Eye Center South

12/16/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Rosie Oliver! 🎉
We are so proud to celebrate Rosie for officially passing her Certified Ophthalmic Assistant exam! Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to patient care truly shine. 🌟

Join us in congratulating Rosie on this amazing achievement! 👏💙

12/16/2025

Considering eyelid surgery but not sure where to start?

Dr. Richard Bryant, our oculofacial plastic surgeon based in Dothan, explains the difference between medical vs. cosmetic eyelid surgery in our latest blog. In the linked video, he sits down with patient Celeste Jones to discuss her blepharoplasty journey and what the experience was really like.

▶️ Read the blog and watch the linked video to learn more.
☎️ Call us for a consultation today! 1-800-NEW-EYES.

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common procedure that can address a variety of concerns—ranging from medical issues affecting vision to cosmetic changes aimed at rejuvenating appearance. Understanding the difference between medical (functional) and cosmetic eyelid surgery is imp...

12/15/2025

🎁 Spreading Holiday Cheer! 🎁
A huge shoutout to our amazing employee, Victoria, who made a heartfelt donation to the Toys for Tots box located right here in our Eye Center South Dothan lobby. 💙

Your generosity helps make the season brighter for children in our community — thank you for making a difference!

12/15/2025

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12/12/2025

🌟 Meet Savannah! 🌟
Savannah is a senior at Cottonwood High School and enrolled in the Healthcare 2 program at Houston County Career Academy. Since October, she’s been shadowing with us at Eye Center South three days a week—learning, growing, and shining every step of the way.

She just completed her shadowing experience, and we couldn’t be more proud of all her hard work and enthusiasm for healthcare. 💙👩‍⚕️

Join us in wishing Savannah the very best as she continues her journey! ✨

12/10/2025

Thank you to all our friends who attended the welcome dinner for Dr. Richard Mauer last evening in Panama City to celebrate his joining our exceptional team. We send a big thanks to Alcon for hosting the event and providing an informative lecture on the benefits and clinical case studies of Tryptyr, a new FDA-approved eye drop for dry eyes. These collaborations of ophthalmologists and optometrists are important to bring patients the best of both primary and specialty eye care. Dr. Mauer will exclusively practice at our new 2nd PC location at 2500 W 23rd Street (formerly Advanced EyeCare).

12/10/2025

✨ BIG NEWS, PANAMA CITY! ✨
This is the first week ever that both of our amazing providers — Dr. Kelly Smith, Optometrist, and Dr. Richard Mauer, Ophthalmologist — are practicing together under one roof at our newest (and second!) Eye Center South location! 👀💙

We’re thrilled to now offer comprehensive Primary Eye Care alongside specialty surgical eyecare, giving your family full-service vision care all in one place.

Dr. Kelly Smith has already received the warmest welcome from this wonderful community, and now it’s Dr. Mauer’s turn! He’s excited to meet you, share his expertise, and settle into the beautiful Florida coastal life. 🌊☀️

Our Panama City office is fully equipped to care for every member of your family — from routine eye exams to advanced eyecare needs.

📞 Call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith or Dr. Mauer: 850-763-2020
We can’t wait to see you! 👓💙

12/09/2025

🎉 Happy 5-Year Work Anniversary, Hannah! 🎉
We’re celebrating Hannah Franklin and the incredible impact she’s made in our Call Center over the past five years. Her patience, kindness, and dedication help our patients feel cared for from the very first phone call. 💙📞

Thank you, Hannah, for your hard work, your warm personality, and the heart you bring to Eye Center South every single day. Cheers to 5 amazing years—and many more to come! 🥳✨

12/08/2025

👂✨ Your hearing matters more than you think!

Check out this segment with Deb Irby, Hearing Specialist at Hearing Center South inside Eye Center South in Dothan. Deb shares helpful insight on when it’s time to get your hearing tested and why good hearing is essential to staying connected, engaged, and enjoying a better quality of life.

If you or a loved one is noticing signs of hearing loss, Deb is here to help.
📞 Call 334-793-2211 today to schedule your consultation.

Clear hearing means fuller living! 💙

12/08/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr. Richard Mauer, a highly respected, board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 33 years of experience, to our newest Eye Center South / Vision Center South location at 2500 West 23rd Street in beautiful Panama City, Florida. 👁️💙

Dr. Mauer will be practicing exclusively at this office, which offers:
✨ Primary Vision Care with Dr. Kelly Smith
✨ An Optical Boutique
✨ Advanced Surgical Eye Care — all in one convenient location.

Dr. Mauer has expertise in:
✔️Advanced cataract surgery
✔️Refractive surgery (LASIK/PRK)
✔️Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
✔️Cosmetic & medical oculoplastic procedures

Dr. Mauer is known for his exceptional outcomes and compassionate, patient-focused approach — and he’s now accepting new patients!

📍 Visit us at 2500 West 23rd Street, Panama City
📞 Call 850-763-2020 to schedule your appointment today!

12/04/2025

✨ Healthy Vision Minute with Dr. Alex DeCubellis!

Watch our newest Ophthalmologist at Eye Center South—Dr. Alex DeCubellis—as he sits down with WMBB News 13 to share the signs and symptoms of cataracts and how to know when it’s time to consider more advanced eye care.

This “Healthy Vision Minute” was created to help you stay informed, protect your sight, and keep your eyes performing at their best.

If you’re experiencing vision problems or have concerns about cataracts, we’re here to help.
📞 Call to schedule a consultation with Dr. DeCubellis at either of our Panama City offices or at our Destin location. Clear vision starts with the right care. 👓💙

12/03/2025

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has declared December Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. Roughly 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused by toys. Be cautious when choosing holiday gifts and pay attention to appropriate age ranges.