Optometry: General Vision Care, Glaucoma Management, Contact Lens Evaluations, and Dry Eye
Cape Coral, FL
Most recent review: 1 week ago
Recent
5.0
706 Ratings
310 Comments
Dr. Janice I. Birr, O.D., is a board-certified Doctor of Optometry with over twenty years of experience. Dr. Birr was voted “Best Optometrist in Cape Coral” in the Cape Coral Breeze readers’ poll for 2003. She provides comprehensive eye care with special emphasis on geriatric eye care and Glaucoma.
Dr. Janice I. Birr, O.D., is a board-certified Doctor of Optometry with over twenty years of experience. Dr. Birr was voted “Best Optometrist in Cape Coral” in the Cape Coral Breeze readers’ poll for 2003. She provides comprehensive eye care with special emphasis on geriatric eye care and Glaucoma.
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Enjoy retirement. Sorry I won’t see you next year
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
She is always so professional and is a really great doctor.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
What a wonderful doctor. Will really miss her once she retires in July. Answers all questions and is so patient.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
She is e good person
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Janice has a great personality and is very thorough with exam and explanation of findings.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Always the best, sad she is retiring soon.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Everyone was great. However at church I was $25.00 Copay and my plan says $10. Which is what I always pay
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
The best! One of the best doctors I have had. Knowledgeable, friendly and takes the time to explain with compassion. Always a pleasure to see Dr. Birr and the staff at Tyson.
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Birr is so pleasant and professional.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
I have gone to Dr Birthday for many years.
She is so thorough, professional and kind.
She always makes you feel like family in this very busy office.
I never feel rushed.
Dr. Janice I. Birr, O.D., joined the staff of Tyson Eye in 1992. She is a board-certified Doctor of Optometry with over twenty years of experience.
A native Floridian, Dr. Birr was raised in Cape Coral. She graduated from Cypress Lake High School and was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” in her graduating class of 500 students.
Dr. Birr completed her undergraduate studies at Florida Atlantic University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry within 2½ years. She was a “Faculty Scholar” at F.A.U. with recognition for high academic achievement.
Dr. Birr did her doctorate studies at the University of Houston, one of only five college students from the State of Florida accepted into an interstate reciprocity program for medical training. She graduated magna cum laude, with high honors, in 1984. After completing her training at Corpus Christi Regional Naval Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, she decided to return to Florida.
Prior to joining Tyson Eye, Dr. Birr practiced at Cigna Healthplan of Florida in Clearwater from 1985 to 1991. This multi-disciplinary medical center was staffed by 40 doctors of various specialties. While in Clearwater, Dr. Birr was honored as “Cigna Healthplan of Florida Provider of the Year” by her fellow doctors and staff.
Dr. Birr was voted “Best Optometrist in Cape Coral” in the Cape Coral Breeze readers’ poll for 2003. She provides comprehensive eye care with special emphasis on geriatric eye care and Glaucoma.
Enjoy retirement. Sorry I won’t see you next year
She is always so professional and is a really great doctor.
What a wonderful doctor. Will really miss her once she retires in July. Answers all questions and is so patient.
She is e good person
Janice has a great personality and is very thorough with exam and explanation of findings.
Always the best, sad she is retiring soon.
Everyone was great. However at church I was $25.00 Copay and my plan says $10. Which is what I always pay
The best! One of the best doctors I have had. Knowledgeable, friendly and takes the time to explain with compassion. Always a pleasure to see Dr. Birr and the staff at Tyson.
Dr Birr is so pleasant and professional.
I have gone to Dr Birthday for many years. She is so thorough, professional and kind. She always makes you feel like family in this very busy office. I never feel rushed.