Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
Optometry • Columbia, MS
About
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic is a private ophthalmology practice serving Hattiesburg, MS (with four offices in Mississippi). They specialize in LASIK, cataract surgery, pediatric eye care, and general eye exams. The clinic offers LASIK and cataract procedures, plus comprehensive eye care for adults and children. Contact: info@hattiesburgeyeclinic.com; main phone options include (800) 624-8254 and (601) 264-0659. Their Collins, MS, and Hattiesburg, MS locations provide local access to services. Website: hattiesburgeyeclinic.com.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – West Hospital, 100 West Hospital Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Asbury Circle, 105 Asbury Circle, #B, Hattiesburg, MS 39402; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Millsaps Dr., 103 Millsaps Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Oak Grove, 6504 Hwy 98 West, Suite A, Hattiesburg, MS 39402; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Columbia, 426 Broad Street, Columbia, MS 39429; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Laurel, 1711 W. 20th Street, Laurel, MS 39440; Picayune Eye Center, 908 6th Avenue, Picayune, MS 39466; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Hattiesburg Walmart, 6072 U.S. Hwy 98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Laurel Walmart, 1621 Highway 15 North, Laurel, MS 39440; Hattiesburg Eye Clinic – Columbia Walmart, 1001 Hwy 98 Bypass, Columbia, MS 39429
Phone
800-624-8254
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Hattiesburg Eye Clinic (Testimonials page): 5.0/5.0 (10 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Christopher Cooley): 4.4/5.0 (19 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Kiper Nelson): 3.8/5.0 (13 ratings)
- Birdeye (Advanced Vision Center, Laurel): 4.5/5.0 (13 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. John Lyon): 5.0/5.0 (7 ratings)
- Birdeye (South Central Eye and Laser Center, Laurel): 4.6/5.0 (63 reviews)
- Birdeye (Mississippi Vision Correction Center, Flowood): 4.7/5.0 (257 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. William Gillespie, Columbus): 4.8/5.0 (115 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional, friendly, and efficient staff noted across multiple centers
- Doctors praised for taking time to explain procedures and answering patient questions thoroughly
- High satisfaction regarding surgical outcomes for many patients, specifically for LASIK and cataract procedures
- Welcoming and comfortable office environments
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding cataract surgery outcomes, such as issues with lens implants or prescription accuracy (Southern Eye Center)
- Reports of feeling rushed during appointments, lack of trust in provider decisions, and dissatisfaction with staff support (Columbus)
"I had LASIK surgery by Dr. Lyon. He was wonderful and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He took time to answer all of my questions in depth and explained in a way I could understand."
— Vitals (Dr. John Lyon patient review)"Had cataract surgery. Did not get me to sleep, so I got to experience the operation up close and personal. Nice guy, but he needs better help. Glad it's over and I never have to go back to him."
— Healthgrades (Dr. William Gillespie patient review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Wright Benjamin Lauten MD - Hattiesburg — Dec 24, 2025
- Hattiesburg Eye Clinic: Bethany's Mission Trip to Mexico — Jun 16, 2026
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