Dr. James earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC and graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed externships at the Feinbloom Low Vision Center, the Thomas Lynch Pediatric and Binocular Vision Unit, the Veterans Administration Medical Center and Carolina Eye Associates.
Dr. James earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC and graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed externships at the Feinbloom Low Vision Center, the Thomas Lynch Pediatric and Binocular Vision Unit, the Veterans Administration Medical Center and Carolina Eye Associates.
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Very quick exam—I have never had a less thorough exam. I have significant myopia and usually there is a discussion about risks with this and a thorough mapping exam.
Dr James was ok with contact questions, but certainly I felt brushed off during exam. I have always seen an ophthalmologist but was told that there is not one at Horizon who will see me—“they all only do surgery” Horizon cancelled my scheduled appt with one for the 2nd time and put me with Dr James.
Interesting though in the MD bios online, general eye care is listed as a service.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
He seemed rushed. I felt like he was in a hurry to finish my exam. I had questions but he said it was nothing to worry abiut
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Fabulous clinician! Have seen him for decades, and cannot imagine a better experience.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He is very thorough and he breaks down the information in terms that anyone can understand.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very knowledgeable and conscientious
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent care! Great “bedside” manner and an all around nice person!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very pleasant to talk to
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
The best in all categories….
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Thing I didn't know and give me everything that I did to know, love guy, best doctor I have thank you for everything
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
The entire eye exam was detailed and informative, staff and Dr. James did an excellent job. Ill for sure be recommend Horizon Eye Care NC
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
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Dr. James earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC and graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed externships at the Feinbloom Low Vision Center, the Thomas Lynch Pediatric and Binocular Vision Unit, the Veterans Administration Medical Center and Carolina Eye Associates.
Dr. James is a member of the American Optometric Association, N.C. State Optometric Society, Piedmont Optometric Society, S.C. Optometric Association and Sports Vision Section of American Optometric Association. Over the course of his career, he has been inducted into the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, served as a Southern Diplomat in Glaucoma and corneal diseases and participated in multiple FDA trials for LASIK, PRK and pharmaceutical studies.
Very quick exam—I have never had a less thorough exam. I have significant myopia and usually there is a discussion about risks with this and a thorough mapping exam. Dr James was ok with contact questions, but certainly I felt brushed off during exam. I have always seen an ophthalmologist but was told that there is not one at Horizon who will see me—“they all only do surgery” Horizon cancelled my scheduled appt with one for the 2nd time and put me with Dr James. Interesting though in the MD bios online, general eye care is listed as a service.
He seemed rushed. I felt like he was in a hurry to finish my exam. I had questions but he said it was nothing to worry abiut
Fabulous clinician! Have seen him for decades, and cannot imagine a better experience.
He is very thorough and he breaks down the information in terms that anyone can understand.
Very knowledgeable and conscientious
Excellent care! Great “bedside” manner and an all around nice person!
Very pleasant to talk to
The best in all categories….
Thing I didn't know and give me everything that I did to know, love guy, best doctor I have thank you for everything
The entire eye exam was detailed and informative, staff and Dr. James did an excellent job. Ill for sure be recommend Horizon Eye Care NC