Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Eye Care Experts in Miami, FL
Kendall Optical Center has been a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care since 1968. Our team combines advanced technology with personalized service to address vision needs for patients of all ages. We offer thorough eye examinations that detect both vision impairments and underlying health conditions. Our custom contact lens fittings and extensive eyewear collection cater to complex prescriptions and lifestyle requirements.With co-management partnerships for surgical solutions like LASIK and cataract procedures, we ensure continuity of care. Our dedicated professionals prioritize patient education about preventive measures, UV protection, and modern lens innovations. By maintaining long-standing relationships with local specialists, we deliver holistic eye health management while staying at the forefront of optical advancements.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Designer Eyewear
Emergency Eye Care
Glaucoma Screening
Dry Eye Treatment
Low Vision Evaluations
Corneal Disease Management
Retinal Exams
Cataract Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Established 1968 with continuous family-focused eye care
- Doctorate-trained optometrist with surgical co-management capabilities
- Specialized contact lens fittings for complex prescriptions
- Curated selection of designer eyewear at competitive prices
- Emergency eye care services for sudden injuries or infections
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye examinations detect vision impairments and ocular diseases through advanced diagnostic technology. These exams identify conditions like glaucoma and diabetes-related eye changes. We recommend annual assessments to maintain optimal visual health for patients aged 3 to 93, with special attention to early detection of asymptomatic conditions that could lead to permanent vision loss.
Contact Lenses
Specialized fitting services accommodate complex prescriptions including astigmatism and keratoconus. We offer conventional gas permeable lenses, scleral lenses, and hybrid options. Our optometrist provides personalized guidance for first-time wearers and prescribes multifocal contacts that correct both distance and near vision, particularly beneficial for patients over 40 requiring reading assistance without bifocals.
Emergency Eye Care
Immediate response for sudden vision changes, eye injuries, and acute infections is available during operating hours. We treat foreign body removal, chemical exposure, and sudden visual disturbances like floaters or flashes. After-hours emergencies receive prompt triage through our dedicated emergency line to prevent permanent damage from conditions requiring immediate intervention, such as acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Eyewear Selection
Curated collection of premium frames and advanced lens technology ensures both optical precision and style. We feature designer brands like Gucci and Coach alongside anti-reflective, UV-protective, and progressive lenses. Our opticians provide personalized styling advice to select frames that complement facial features while optimizing lens performance for specific visual needs like computer use or sports activities.
Low Vision Evaluations
Specialized assessments help visually impaired patients maximize remaining vision through adaptive devices and techniques. We prescribe magnifiers, telescopic systems, and lighting solutions that enable daily tasks. This service focuses on improving quality of life for patients with permanent vision loss from conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy that cannot be corrected through standard medical or surgical interventions.
People
Dr. Jerome Hernandez O.D.
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry with expertise in complex contact lens fittings and co-management of refractive surgery. Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry, now Salus University, following biology studies at Penn State. Specializes in diagnosing ocular diseases and providing emergency eye care for Miami residents since 1968.
Questions
How often should I get an eye exam?
Adults should have comprehensive exams every 1-2 years. Children need evaluations before school and annually during growth periods. Diabetic patients require annual exams to monitor eye health changes that may indicate disease progression.
Do you stock designer eyewear?
We feature premium brands including Gucci, Coach, and Giorgio Armani. Our collection includes fashion-forward frames and performance eyewear with advanced lens technology for UV protection and glare reduction in various price ranges to suit different budgets.
What emergency eye care services are available?
We treat sudden vision changes, chemical exposure, foreign body removal, and acute infections. Emergency appointments are prioritized during business hours, with after-hours triage available through our dedicated emergency line to address conditions requiring immediate attention.
Do you co-manage LASIK surgery?
Yes, we provide pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care for LASIK and cataract procedures through partnerships with leading surgeons. This ensures continuity of care from initial assessment through complete recovery following vision correction surgery.
Can you help with dry eye syndrome?
We diagnose and treat chronic dry eye through comprehensive evaluations that determine underlying causes. Treatment options include prescription medications, punctal plugs, and lifestyle modifications to manage symptoms caused by environmental factors, aging, or systemic conditions like Sjogren's syndrome.
Reviews (7)
L. B. Wave
Jun 05, 2021
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Be Aware!!! Dont go to this optical, they only care about the money. Very tight schedule, expensive and the front desk ladies are rude. I take my daughter there for a yearly exam and because she ran out of contacts. They give her a new brand of contacts that cause her irritation and we cant go there to get it checked out because of there right schedule she got a pink eye and after that a stye. I paid $259 for the consult and they wanted to charge me more to see her eye. Blaming her, like it wasnt the contacts. She is has been using contacts for 6 years, and this has never happened before
Fabiano Praca
Apr 21, 2021
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Dr. Hernandez is an amazing doctor who takes his time with each patient and explains everything very thoroughly. I have a huge eye phobia, but he is able to keep things calm and cool. As steady as can be! Highly recommend.
Pebbles M.
Apr 19, 2021
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Dr are important but two person in his staff are amazing
ROXANNA and MAURA really addressing any concerns on timely manner, professional and efficient. Dr Hernandez wont provide excellent without those two employees. My only complaint is that even when most of the Bussiness are already back on regular schedule he still with very short schedule 10-2pm.
ROXANNA and MAURA really addressing any concerns on timely manner, professional and efficient. Dr Hernandez wont provide excellent without those two employees. My only complaint is that even when most of the Bussiness are already back on regular schedule he still with very short schedule 10-2pm.
Daylin Naranjo Perez
Jan 18, 2021
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I have been coming to Dr. Hernandezs office for years and I will continue for way more!! I love everyone at the office as well. Excellent service and care!
Ana Anderson
Jul 20, 2020
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Dr. Hernandez is a real pro. He and his staff are knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and good listeners. Ive been going there for about 5 yrs and hope I always will.
Jairo Avila
Oct 19, 2019
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Both my fianc and I had a great experience at Kendall Optical. For me since it was my first time that I needed to get glasses it was all new and both Dr. Hernandez and the staff made me feel welcomed and comfortable throughout the process. On the other had my fianc has worn glasses for most of her life. She has been to the eye doctor before and had countless eye exams. With all that experience after our visit she did say to me, that has to be the most thorough eye exam I have ever had. That validated to me that Kendall Optical is the place to get your eyes examined. Then you add the large
Carlina Rodriguez
Nov 02, 2018
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I live in Key Largo but will drive an hour to see Dr. Hernandez! He is extremely thorough and puts yout through of battery of tests and explains everything When you leave you know that your eyes have been in the best hands possible. The staff is also very friendly. I won't go anywhere else. Neither should you.
