Dr. Harvey Carter, MD

Please read carefully if you are considering using this person. He is incredibly rude, narcistic and not trust worthy. I chose to overlook this behavior since I had been wearing glasses or contacts since 1st grade. He did my first Lasik and told me I would need an enhancement at some point. A few years later he was correct. The shape was not as rounded as it needed to be, so my vision began to blur. I returned for consultation and at this time, Carter was trying out these incredibly expensive new cataract lenses that were not getting very good reviews. During my appointment he insisted I had cataracts. When I disagreed and mentioned I was too young and had passed the cataract eye test, he then had 2 of his assistants come in to swear I did and needed the $8k surgery. I immediately set up second opinion appointments at UTSW. I saw 3 of the best eye Dr's in Dallas. They tested me and even had me come back a second time to double check after measuring the cataract. They all agreed that I was not a cataract candidate and should not be considered as such. I pressed the issue since they would not address Carters inaccurate diagnosis. It was then that they explained the light tunnel test and if you can read what is at the end of the light tunnel, then cataracts are not an issue. Careful not to say anything inappropriate about this person, they went on to explain that everyone has cataracts at birth and that mine were probably the same size as the day I was born and not a concern. The shape should have been more rounded and this is what would fix the blurred vision. I had an enhancement soon after and 12 years later I am 20 / 15 in both eyes, no concerns and certainly no cataract surgery needed. I would NOT recommend Carters office for anything, especially something as important as a persons eyes!

Every time I visit the office I have a pleasant experience and can tell that Dr. Carter is extremely experienced in Ophthalmology. His team is friendly and helpful and always gets me the help I need in a time-efficient fashion! Thanks, Carter Eye Center team!

I have known Harvey Carter for 25 years. He has always treated me and my family in a most professional and caring way. His staff are among the best I have seen. You are greeted at the entrance and then shown to the waiting room. If you are looking for a great surgeon then come to Dr. Carter. He does not pressure you into any procedure. he gives you options and then you have to choose which direction you wish to go. He will say no if the option does not fit you. Great surgeon.