Muirfield Eye Care Center

Dr.‘s John Fanning and Ame Cline would make anyone feel right at home at their Muirfield Eye Care Center. A top-​notch staff always welcomes me in for my annual check-​up or for that pesky minor eye irritant problem that beset me in winter (chaffing). It’s all good.
The selection of eyewear rims, sunglasses, and accessories is very very good. A large room with products allows me, as a client, to browse what’s new. More important to the process is Dr. Cline (my eye doctor) who treats me for vision changes. The exam rooms are modern and spotless in their appointment. Muirfield Eye Care Center accepts my insurance so I’ll assume they work with just about any insurance provider.
The only «wish» of mine would be that the reception area be a little less inviting for children. I’ve waited, not long, but had kids playing with some toys supplied by the owners and it can be a little distracting. But I have no answer for that other than daycare — not happnin’!!
Muirfield Eye Care Center was established to service the needs of Muirfield Village community and, if I were a resident nearby, I would make them my provider. It is a litle out of the way for non-​Dublin visitors (I use them because my office is a stone’s throw away) yet it might be worth your while to try the Fanning/​Clien team.

I don’t regularly wear glasses, but sometimes when I’m spending long periods of time in front of the computer or reading, I get eyestrain. I decided to change it up a bit, and select an optometrist that was relatively convenient to work and home, and that also worked well with my vision insurance network. Enter Muirfield Eye Car Center.
The location can seem a bit strange at first, especially from the outside, as it has a strip-​mall office-​court feel to it. Not a lot of signs around, but easy to find if you look for the business name or street address. My guess is, Dublin has zoning laws forbidding bright signage, so the complex went with subdued. Loads of parking in the lot, which is great, and even a pretty little concrete courtyard just outside the office’s front door. Some trees, and… that’s about it. Plain, simple.
You walk in the front door, however, and things brighten up a bit. Attractive wood accents, comfortable furniture, and friendly staff. Having been to a few doctors offices in the past, I can say that this location feels modern, clean and conservative. Golf-​related photos and art on the walls, complimentary colors everywhere and a very quiet soundscape — this is Muirfield after all. Classy without being too overbearing, I’d imagine most average, well-​behaved folks would feel comfortable here. Unlike other places I’ve been, I wasn’t getting the «screaming kid vibe» here, which is nice if you’re avoiding that. Atmosphere summary: a somewhat quiet library that just happens to have a team of eye doctors and a room filled with glasses frames to try out.
Receptionists were friendly, courteous and helpful. I was getting the feeling that at least one of them had formal librarian training, and I was expecting a shushing at any moment. I am, of course, a generally quiet person in a hushed space, so I avoided a scolding. Plus, I’m an adult. Sheesh!
Anyway, cool receptionists, you wait a bit for your appointment, and are led back to the examination room (they’d probably cringe if you called it an «exam room») with modern equipment, a comfortable chair, and a doctor who shows up a minute or two after you are seated. Perfect.
My doctor showed up and as I was a new patient, we went over my history, concerns, and what I was looking for. As she was a relatively newly-​minted O.D., she had a nice blend of experience, and current schooling. I’ve noticed some of the previous eye doctors I’ve been to have seemed a bit outdated, both in their equipment, and in their teaching. That’s okay for some folks, but I have weird eyes. The cool thing was, she completely understood my situation, and made a great recommendation that no one else had made in 20+ years. Again, newer schooling meant a seemingly better understanding of the eye-​brain connection, and the prescription recommendation was spot-​on. Previous prescriptions from other doctors… were not; even after multiple attempts.
One of the things that I appreciated about this particular visit was the fact that the doctor took the time to explain the decision points, offered suggestions, and understood that not every prescription is immediately apparent, or comfortable for the patient. I’ve had these computer glasses for a few months now, and they work great.
So, the equipment was the newest I’d seen (projector with remote controlled digital test patterns), mixed in with the standard optometrist’s chair, plus a new device that replaces the old (and somewhat annoying) eye-​pressure test system. Plus, the place was so clean. Not sure if that was just a newer building thing, or if they actually take the time to regularly keep things ship-​shape, but it was pleasant nonetheless. I always envision folks who live near Muirfield to have persnickety allergy problems, so keeping things dusted is probably a good thing for business.
And speaking of Muirfield — this place is relatively conservative and they love their golf. I mentioned the golf-​related paraphernalia on the walls, but what I am just now getting around to mentioning is the frame selection. It’s fairly boring. Not to say there aren’t a few «quirky» choices but… well, no, not really. The glasses I selected were probably the most off-​the-​wall set of frames they had, without going for an Elton John look from the women’s collection, and yet I still ended up with something relatively conservative by Dolce & Gabbana.
To summarize: attractive, clean and quiet office, modern equipment, a golf motif, helpful staff and intelligent, understanding doctors. If you’re after crazy frames, you might have to go elsewhere; this is Muirfield after all.