Barry R Basden

Specialties

We are a private Optometric practice providing Comprehensive eyecare. Our doctors provide routine vision care as well as diagnosing and treating eye diseases. Our doctors treat glaucoma, manage diabetic eye disease, provide pre and post op care for cataract and LASIK surgery. We fit contact lenses ranging from simple disposable lenses to specialty lenses for patients who have undergone cornea transplants. Our optical shop displays over 1100 frames including many designer brands (Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Lindberg, Coach, LaFont, Lilly Pulitzer, Vera Wang, Dana Buchman, Kate Spade, Jhane Barnes, and many more). Our opticians ONLY dispense the best quality lenses, lens coatings and treatments available today. Come in and see us at our new location; 711 Cox Creek Parkway in Florence.

History

Established in 1992.

Dr. Basden established Florence Eye Center in November 1992. Our original location was also on Cox Creek Parkway in approximately 1400 sq ft. As the practice grew, space soon became a problem. The practice moved to 164 Ana Drive in January 2000. Dr. Basden was fortunate to have Dr. Ben Kachelman join the practice during the Summer of 2006. The practice has continued to grow forcing another relocation to our new facility on Cox Creek Parkway. Dr. Chad Brewer and Shoals Eye Clinic joined forces with Florence Eye Center in December 2009. Our new facility is approximately 7,000 sq feet in size with 8 themed exam rooms, 4 special testing rooms with the latest in diagnostic equipment, a LARGE optical displaying over 1100 frames. Our patient waiting area is equipped with two internet ready computers for patient use, a 48 inch LCD TV and fireplace. Each exam room also has a 19 inch LCD TV for our patient’s use.

Meet the Business Owner

Barry B.

Business Owner

Dr. Basden is a lifelong resident of the Shoals area. He graduated from Deshler High School in 1982. He received his undergraduate degree in Medical Biology from Auburn Unversity prior to earning his doctorate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry in 1991.

Dr. Basden lives in Florence with his wife, Kate and daughters, Madison and Meg.