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We are excited to offer you over 20+ years of experience in the Miramar Beach/Destin area. Mollega Eye Care has state of the art equipment and an Optique with 700+ designer frames. Dr. Mollega is Optometry Board Certified and Residency Trained. Our staff is happy to answer any questions regarding insurance or appointment times. Call today to get scheduled for your yearly eye exam with Dr. Mollega.

We invite you to visit our beautiful frame dispensary and choose from the latest in fashionable eyewear, including designs from Tom Ford, Gucci, Kaenon Sunglasses, Costa Del Mar, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Betsey Johnson, Oga, Carolina Herrera, Trina Turk, Lily Pulitzer, Kliik, Converse, Police, Mattisee, Evatik, Penguin, Kensie, Robert Graham, John Varvatos, Wiley X, Glacee, and many more.
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Dr. Mollega is a residency trained, Board certified optometric physician, specializing in the treatment and management of ocular disease and contact lens fittings. A graduate of Nova Southeastern University, he completed his residency in 1996 and began practicing as an independent doctor of optometry.
We participate with VSP, Medicare, Cigna PPO and Open Access Plus, EyeMed Access, Avesis, Always Vision, Tricare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage. EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs.
Reviews (21)
Shannon H.
Shannon H.
Nov 03, 2021
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My husband and I had a great experience with our recent eye exams. Dr Mollega is friendly and very thorough and took time to explain testing and results and answer questions. Staff were friendly and processes for scheduling, check-in and examination were efficient. The facility is clean and comfortable. We will surely recommend Mollega Eye Care to our family and friends.

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Jilea Hemmings
Jilea Hemmings
Oct 02, 2021
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I came for a family vacation and got an eye ulcer. The office staff were so helpful and went above and beyond to ensure I left with glasses I needed since contacts were a no go for the rest of my vacation. They even called my eye doctor multiple times back home to ensure I had the right prescription. I never write reviews but their service was impeccable!!!!!
Mary Williams
Mary Williams
Oct 01, 2021
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Dr. Mollega & his staff are excellent! He provides a thorough eye exam with state of the art equipment, considers the underlying possibe causes for abnormalities, is a great patient educator, is caring and kind, and decisive in the best treatment plan for the patient. The best!!
Zach McArdle
Zach McArdle
Jun 06, 2021
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Let me start off by saying everyone here was very friendly and the customer service was top notch......at the beginning. The trouble started when I had my glasses made at a different store and the prescription wasn't signed by Dr. Mollega. As I left with my new glasses something didn't feel right and I pinpointed the issue to my right eye, it was… slightly out of focus but in a weird way, so I went straight to Mollega Eye Care assuming the other place had messed up. Mollega Eye Care tested my glasses and confirmed they were correct to the prescription Mollega wrote. I asked to have another
Michelle Hielscher
Michelle Hielscher
May 05, 2021
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I had an emergency a few weeks ago while I was on vacation, my cornea ruptured and after a virtual visit with my doctor at home, and a urgent care visit they recommended this place to me. I literally was pulling in the parking lot while on the phone with them and they told me to come right in. Everyone was so helpful and they all put me at ease. It was right before lunch too, and they took the time to explain everything to me. Great place! Would recommend 100%
Zach C.
Zach C.
May 05, 2021
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The office staff and Dr Mollega were great and very kind. I am a little confused about the bad reviews. I was referred here by another local and their family has been coming here for many years. I was very happy with Dr Mollega. I had been having issues with my eye due to a contact getting stuck. He flipped my eyelid no problem and it was pain free and easy. I will be continuing to recommend his practice and return anytime I am in need of an eye dr.
Jane Rotruck
Jane Rotruck
Jan 11, 2021
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I have been going to Dr. Mollega for over 15 years and my daughter did before i moved here. She recommended him to me and both of us think the world of him and his staff. Definitely a FIVE STAR operation and a great eye doctor! Highly recommend.
Britt Greenwood
Britt Greenwood
Dec 23, 2020
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Staff is kind, nice facility and friendly Doctor. Unfortunately, they said they took my insurance, EyeMed, when I made the appointment, but they actually didn't. I wish they wouldn't have assumed they did without checking or at least been a bit more cautious/provided a disclaimer that they take most EyeMed plans but I should check and make sure they are in network for my exact one since I didn't know EyeMed had different plans.
Matthew G.
Matthew G.
Nov 23, 2020
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Waited 15 minutes in the lobby, then 15 minutes in the exam room. Did the first round of tests then 10 minutes later did them for a second time because the tech forgot to have me take my contacts out. Then they made me dilate my pupils. Then they asked for my copayment. Handed me a receipt showing I was charged $83 but couldn't produce an itemized receipt. Then I found out they only did a contact lens exam so now I have to go back to get a prescription for my glasses. Then I drove home with dilated pupils. Terrible
P. Prs
P. Prs
Jul 15, 2020
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Dr. Mollega and Kate have been taking great care of our vision for over a decade and we couldn't be happier with them. Dr. Mollega is very thorough and caring and Kate is a wonder at choosing frames. (My husband relies more on her opinion than mine๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜)
Garry Hedges
Garry Hedges
Jun 26, 2020
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We were totally blessed when a friend referred us to Mollega when we moved to the area 5 years ago. Every single experience we have had has been exceptional. Nothing is ever a problem, all staff go out of their way to make sure every appointment goes as easily & smoothly as possible. These folks are wonderful & we highly endorse their services.
JoAnne Nichols
JoAnne Nichols
Jun 10, 2020
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Thank you so much for your expert care . I really feel confident in using Mollega Eye Care to take care of my personal eye care needs JoAnne Nichols
Janice Haughton
Janice Haughton
Aug 11, 2019
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I was on vacation in Destin 8/21-8/27 & I am from Hamburg, Ia my glasses broke and the gals did a wonderful job fixing them, I tried to pay them and they would not hear of it and told me to enjoy my vacation. Wonderful place thanks you so much
Kristy R.
Kristy R.
Jul 31, 2019
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The office staff are incredibly rude. "Office staff are in a meeting" was the excuse of not being able to talk to a manager. My glasses given to me were measured wrong the first time. Second visit the lenses were half out, and not fixed correctly. $700 later and no one can fix my glasses, or let me talk to someone who can fix it. Looks like a three year old tried to put the broken pieces back together. Don't waste your time here.
Billi H.
Billi H.
Jul 17, 2019
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Went and seen Dr Mollega today. Location super easy to find. Really nice and clean. The ladies there were helpful and Friendly. I've tried contacts a couple times in the past and never wore them because I could see clear. Dr Mollega nailed it on the first time. I've had the contacts in all day and can see great. He was on time, friendly not rushed and said to call if I had any problems. I recommend him to everyone! Plus he has all new utd equipment and takes insurance!! Go see Dr Mollega!!
Randall Ashley
Randall Ashley
May 23, 2019
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Dr Mollega has obviously put together an A player team. First time needing glasses, I was in and out with the glasses I needed! Casondra was awesome! Thanks for dealing with me and my inability to properly take eye drops. Keep it up team!
Cindy T.
Cindy T.
Jan 19, 2019
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Very disappointed. I had a late afternoon appointment and it dark. I wasn't even asked if I wanted my eyes dilated or if I had anyone to drive me home. It was a very scary drive home and totally unsafe.
Donna R. Fox
Donna R. Fox
Nov 20, 2018
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Dr. Mollega and staff are awesome! They were patient with me as I learned how to put contact lens in and take them out. They promptly answered any questions I had and went above and beyond to be sure I was in the “right pair” for my eyes. It was refreshing to see a staff who truly seemed to like their job and their boss! One employee described Dr. Mollega as the real deal when I commented on his caring and kindness.
Kristine Laird Beer
Kristine Laird Beer
Oct 02, 2018
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If you are looking for an optometrist, I highly recommend Mollega Eye Care & Optique'. My family and I have been seeing Dr. Mollega, Kate, and their team for years, but today just reiterated why we continue to go back. It has come time for me to need bifocal contact lenses (sniff sniff), and they so patiently worked with me 3 different times to get… just the right combination so I could see distance and close up for reading/computer work, no extra cost for my return visits and three different trial lenses. Truly an example of a business well run. Thank you Dr. Mollega and team!
Caroline A.
Caroline A.
Jun 14, 2018
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I've gone to Mollega Eye Care as long as I can remember. They gave me my first eye exam and are always willing to help make things more convenient.
Objective R.
Objective R.
Sep 07, 2016
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This was the worst experience I've ever had with an eye doctor. I'm a 28 year old female and have been wearing glasses since I was 2, have lived in multiple states and countries, so needless to say have a had a ton of experience and been to dozens of eye doctors over the years. All other eye doctors/appointments throughout my life have been pleasant/normal as usual.

To note - all other staff in this office are extremely nice/pleasant. It's all women (4) that work there, and one male eye doctor (Doctor Mollega).

At the start of the appointment I explained that a few weeks ago I