Beacon Eye Care

Beacon Eye Care is an optometrist in Biddeford, ME, serving Southern Maine since 1947. The practice provides full-scope optometric care for patients of all ages, including comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fitting, and optical services. It also handles urgent care for eye emergencies such as red eye, foreign body removal, and sudden onset flashes and floaters. The clinic offers treatment and management for eye diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease, and partners with local ophthalmologists for co-management of LASIK and cataract surgery. The retail optical center carries over 30 designers and hundreds of frames, with access to popular contact lens brands.

The practice is led by Dr. Janet Whelan, OD, who has over 35 years of experience and is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Maine Optometric Association. Dr. Whelan graduated from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. Dr. Lauren Boutet, OD, has been practicing at Beacon Eye Care since her graduation in 2013 and holds a clinical interest in the treatment and management of glaucoma. She is also a member of both the American and Maine Optometric Associations. The optical department was recently renovated and expanded to include frames for every member of the family. Contact lens services include fitting for spherical, toric, multifocal, cosmetic, rigid gas permeable, scleral, and myopia management lenses.

Beacon Eye Care is located at 3 Beacon Ave in the heart of Biddeford, just off Route 1. The entrance and parking are in the back of the building. The practice sits on Elm Street, which is immediately adjacent to the location. It is about a quarter of a mile from Alfred Street and the Five Points neighborhood. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is also located about a quarter of a mile away. Memorial Park is situated about half a mile from the clinic.

The business holds a rating of 4.90 from customers who have reviewed it. This positive feedback reflects the quality of care provided by the experienced team. Beacon Eye Care combines decades of local experience with a broad range of services, from routine exams to complex disease management, making it a established choice for vision care in Biddeford.