Optometry: General Vision Care, Glaucoma Management, Contact Lens Evaluations, and Dry Eye
Cape Coral, FL
Most recent review: Oct 10, 2025
New
5.0
686 Ratings
305 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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Janice has a great personality and is very thorough with exam and explanation of findings.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Always the best, sad she is retiring soon.
(1 week 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
(1 week 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.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Birr is so pleasant and professional.
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
As always, Dr. Birr was professional, informative, understanding, and generous with her time. It is why I have been going to her for the last 10+ years.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Always pleasant and through
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
She is a wonderful caring doctor
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
I been a patient of hers for over 20 years always an outstanding doctor. Excellent communicator.
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.
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.
As always, Dr. Birr was professional, informative, understanding, and generous with her time. It is why I have been going to her for the last 10+ years.
Always pleasant and through
She is a wonderful caring doctor
I been a patient of hers for over 20 years always an outstanding doctor. Excellent communicator.