Personalized Eye Care and Eyewear Solutions

Welcome to Tallahassee Eye Center

We take pride in building lasting relationships with our patients, which is why we take the time to get to know you, your vision requirements and your lifestyle needs.

Family Eye Care Services

Our family practice in Tallahassee conducts all aspects of primary eye care including:

Adult and pediatric eye exams
Eyeglass prescriptions & contact lens fittings
LASIK & refractive surgery co-management

Low vision exams and treatment
Treatment for dry eye syndrome (DES)
Management of ocular (eye) diseases

Our optometrists, Dr. Susan Whaley, Dr. Suzane Mechler, and Dr. Elizabeth Vanderpool Strickland, are committed to providing the highest level of professional, technologically-advanced eye health care possible while maintaining our personal, “family practice” attention to each patient. We take the time to get to know our patients and feel strongly that a good doctor-patient relationship improves the overall quality of health care. You can relax knowing that you’ve chosen eye care professionals with a sincere interest to help you and your family enjoy a lifetime of good vision.

Susan S Whaley has been recognized as one of the top Tallahassee optometry providers.
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Contact Lenses

Whether you wear daily, weekly or monthly disposables, or conventional (vial) lenses, check out our selection of lenses that fit your needs.

Advanced Technology

Learn about the different types of tests and equipment you may experience on a visit to our practice.

Comprehensive Exams

Learn what to expect before your comprehensive eye exam and common risk factors affecting children with vision problems.

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Read what our patients say about us...

I didn’t know of any optometrists in town and had to search for one myself. After hearing many great reviews from the locals I came to the Tallahassee Eye Center. What a fantastic experience! Everyone was so helpful and really listened to me. I absolutely love my new glasses and...

- A.G.

Dr. Susan Whaley is my optometrist and she and her staff have always given me the very best of eye care while making me feel relaxed and comfortable. I trust her with my eyes, which is the highest compliment I can give someone in her profession!...

- D.S.

Dr. Susan Whaley and her staff are so kind and helpful. Dr. Whaley is just a pleasant person and makes eye exams enjoyable!...

- J.A.

Organized operations; Experienced and knowledgeable staff; quality services; eye care options fully discussed and provided; worth the costs. – C.F. I have been so happy with my glasses. When I moved to Tallahassee 5 years ago from West Palm Beach, the very thought of finding a new eye specialist was...

- J.H.

Thanks for the work and results for my son’s eyeglasses. He was very unsure about what would happen and you and your staff gave him confidence that he could be “cool” and wear glasses at the same time. He loves them…and not just because he can now see better, but...

- M.N.

My husband & I have been seeing Dr. Mechler for several years and have started bringing our daughter for annual check-ups last year. The whole staff is incredibly cheerful and helpful. They were very kind and patient towards my 4 year old daughter, even when she was less than cooperative....

- S.C.

Dr. Whaley was able to handle my questions about eye care and tests clearly and concisely with ease and grace. She has carefully selected incredible people to work with her who demonstrate the kind, consistent, personable services that she models....

- C.M.

My husband and I just moved to the area and I started to experience flashers and floaters. Scared and with no established eye doctor to see in Tallahassee I am so thankful that I chose Tallahassee Eye Center!!!! As soon as I made the appointment I was made to feel...

- D.R.

I looked at these reviews prior to making an appointment and they are spot-on! Everyone was so friendly and made me feel very welcomed. The exam was comprehensive and Dr. Mechler was great and very informative. I never felt rushed and didn’t have to wait too long once I got...

- L.S.

Your office is great with time management. I made arrangements for my children to be picked up from school by someone else because I expected to have the typical long wait to be seen, but that was so not the case. Before I could sit down I was being called....

- T.W.

I recommend your office every chance I get, very happy with the quality of service I receive....

- S.R.

Kellie has been extremely helpful with my insurance issues…everyone is absolutely awesome!!!...

- D.R.

Everything was perfect. I didn’t wait at any station (waiting room, exam room, etc.) for more than 3 minutes. Dr. Whaley addressed all of my concerns and it was clear she cares about her patients very much. It was the best experience at the eye doctor I have ever had....

- A.B.

Overall, I had a wonderful experience. I was a patient of my previous optometrist for over 20 years before moving to Tallahassee and was very please with my visit with Dr. Whaley, Gail, and the rest of the staff. My apprehension of going to a new eye doctor went away...

- K.K.

My Doctor always explains everything to my complete satisfaction. In every way my last visit met my highest expectations and satisfaction. I would never consider going anywhere else!...

- F.S.

Aging Eyes and Driving Safety

Sep 19, 2017

Even if you don’t have any eye or vision problems, the natural process of aging affects your ability to see and react to visual stimuli. It’s important to know the impact the aging can have on your eyes and vision so you can take the necessary precautions to stay safe and protect your eyes. Driving is one activity that can...

Is Your Teen Ready for Contacts?

Aug 27, 2017

Many teens who wear glasses are eager to try out contact lenses for convenience, fashion or to just provide another option for vision correction.

Inside a Life With Color Vision Deficiency

Aug 13, 2017

What’s it like to be color blind? Contrary to what the name implies, color blindness usually does not actually mean that you don’t see any color, but rather that you have difficulty perceiving or distinguishing between certain colors. This is why many prefer the term color vision deficiency or CVD to describe the condition. CVD affects men more than women,...

Tallahassee Eye Center

Our eye care center – located in Tallahassee, FL – serves Leon County and the surrounding area. You can find us near the intersection of Mahan Drive and Capital Circle Northeast.

Call Us (850) 999-4995

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Tallahassee Eye Center
2858 Mahan Dr, Ste 4
Tallahassee, FL 32308

CONTACT US

Phone: (850) 216-2020
Fax: (850) 671-3239

HOURS

Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am – Noon

Saturday – Sunday
Closed

Near the intersection of Mahan Drive and Capital Circle NE in Tallahassee