Janet A Lindsey, MD

An excellent ophthalmologist. The exam actually ran early. Her technician brought me in before my appointment and did the majority of the work. I probably waited less than 15 minutes to actually see the doctor and she apologized for the wait. The contact lens technician, Cheryl, told me that my gas permeable contact lenses will most likely be in the next day. And I was thanked for my business — which is rarely heard from a physician’s office. The charges can be a bit expensive, but they are up-​front about the costs and don’t surprise you with other charges, which is more than I can say about some offices.

I had fears of an eye infection, and sought out an ophthalmologist. Based solely on Michelle’s review I checked out the training of Dr. Lindsey and found we both attended the same med school. That was enough for me. I scheduled an appointment (I was able to be seen the next day) and the visit went smoothly. The office staff was friendly and efficient, and Dr. Lindsey was delightful. Every good thing Michelle said about Dr. Lindsey was true for me, too. We had a good time chatting about faculty we knew in common.
My fears of an eye infection were groundless (my discomfort was most likely due to allergies so she gave me some eyedrops). I had her do a full refraction and eye exam since I was already there. She found my current eyeglass prescription was fine and didn’t need to be changed, and that my eyes were perfectly healthy (she said they were likely the healthiest she’d see all day). I’ll see her again in a year, and look forward to it.
If you need an ophthalmologist who is well-​trained in diseases of the eye as well as the normal eyeglass and contact lens fitting, then I recommend Dr. Lindsey. Other physicians who are members of the group practice (The Eye Institute of Austin) appear to be equally stellar in their pedigrees.

Dr. Lindsey is, far and away, the best ophthalmologist I’ve ever seen. Very thorough, very nice, and she has a bedside manner that just inspires confidence that she knows what she is doing. She listens well and proposes workable solutions for every little complaint — like loading me up with samples of various eye drops to try with my finicky gas permeable lenses.
Her staff is excellent, as well, and for as long as I’ve been seeing her, she’s had the same assistant, the same optometrist, the same contact lens expert — the longevity in this office just says something. Also, she hates waiting at the doctor’s office, so she works hard to stay on schedule, which I so appreciate. Doctors who realize that their patients’ time is valuable, too, are much too rare. I’d recommend Dr. Lindsey without reservation.