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Our mission is to be one of Michigan's premier private practice ophthalmology and eye care centers. We pledge to provide all patients with the most advanced and innovative eye care services available, refined by our experience and good judgment. Each patient has our personal commitment to provide the highest quality medical, surgical and optical services for his individual needs.

We will continue to develop our state-of-the-art eye care center, our unique outpatient surgical facility, and laser vision center with the latest advances in optical, diagnostic, and surgical techniques.
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Proudly Serving the Metro-Detroit Community for Over 30 Years! Metropolitan Eye Center is a comprehensive ophthalmology and eyecare center, which has been serving patients in the metro-Detroit area for over two decades. Our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center has been fully certified and licensed since 1985.
Metropolitan Eye Center has been serving families in Metro Detroit for many generations. Our eye care patients range from pre-teens who need well eye exams, eye glasses or contact lenses up to seniors for their aging eye conditions and everyone in between. We specialize in Dry Eye Disease care, utilizing a few of the best treatment options available.
Dr. James Klein received his undergraduate degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. His residency was completed at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1975. After completing his ophthalmology residency, he continued his education with a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Mark Bernthal is an optometrist specializing in contact lenses, as well as pre-surgical refractive evaluations and post-surgical management of refractive and cataract patients. He attended Concordia Lutheran College in Ann Arbor and Wayne State University in Detroit. He is a 1979 graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago.
Reviews (10)
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Jill Mattes
Jun 21, 2022
Dr Bernthal found a detacted retina in my daughter. The retina specialist was amazed that Dr. Bernthal was able to find it! I give him 5 stars for this!
Anisa Tootla
Jun 07, 2022
The front desk staff was wonderful, though incredibly short staffed, and the facility seemed clean. However, my experience with the doctor was less than satisfactory. I was referred to the practice by doctors in the ER at GP Beaumont after a sudden decrease in vision. At my follow up appointment here, the exam lasted less than 2 minutes. I was not given the opportunity to ask questions, nor did I feel like I left knowing why my vision had decreased.

I went and got a second opinion at another opthalmologist and they were appalled that my eyes were never dilated or looked at any more than on the surface. I would not, and will not recommend this practice, especially not in a possible eye emergency.
Julie Gastelum
Apr 13, 2022
I cannot say enough positive things about them. Dr Klein has been treating me in recent years and he has taken excellent care of my eye issues including cataract surgery. His expertise, compassion and taking the necessary time to explain things to me is just a few of the reasons I would and have recommended him and Metropolitan Eye Center. I would not trust my eyes to anyone else.
Pamela Patterson
Jul 21, 2021
Rude, rude and more RUDE doctors. Felt completely rushed through the actually eye exam for a new prescription. The doctor acted as if she was doing me a favor during the entire examination. Just to make conversation with a second doctor I saw the following day, I asked him how long he had been working at this office. He answered by giving me his complete bio and then said, in a snotty, arrogant tone, Is that good enough for you? Unbelievable! I will never go back.
Darlene O.
May 06, 2021
I had cataract surgery on both eyes in January 2021. I could not have asked for a better experience! Dr. Malach and all of the staff were awesome! They were professional, answered any questions I had and made me feel totally comfortable during the whole experience. And the best part is.no more glasses!
Staleana Thorsby
Jan 21, 2021
They are extremely nice, helpful, clean and inviting. It was a pleasure being serviced buy them for the first time even though it was for an eye injury. They truly made me feel very comfortable and they are very knowledgeable as well. Their equipment is up to date. I left in less pain than when I walked through the door.
Jennifer Bouwhuis
Dec 20, 2020
Was referred here by another doctor. Dr. Klein is rude and has no compassion for his patients. He talks loudly so other rooms can here what's happening, no care for privacy. Wouldn't even stay in the room long enough to answer my questions. Didn't even say hello when he walked in the room. Tried asking questions and he walked out. Would give 0/5 stars if I could.
Rebecca Stephens
Nov 07, 2020
We have been very pleased with the care Dr. Bernthal was given us. He has been especially helpful as we transitioned our son from glasses to contact lenses even giving him a sample of transition lenses to try for playing sports.
Leslie Wheeler
Jan 04, 2020
I haven't been there in years since I moved, so I can't speak on the current staff, but I'd like to say that Dr. Klein did my LASIK surgery in 2002 and to this day I still don't need readers, glasses or contact lenses. I'm very grateful for his talent and extremely pleased with the outcome! Thank you Dr. Klein
Craig Batson
Nov 08, 2018
Worst opperation imaginable. Contacting the board on these guys. Was denied being seen for a possible emergency eye situation. I have had a number of exams, tests, bought glasses, contacts and carried a zero balance at all times. I called to be scene to get a time sensitive exam done and asked if my medical referral was still in place. After checking I was told yes it was.come right in.

After making special arrangements to leave work, I show for my appointment. I am asked for a referral by the front desk. I tell them I was told it was still active. "Its not in the computer " was what i was told. I then said ok, i will pay cash, i just need to get checked out for a possible emergency. No, we can't see you at all. Ok, so of course I am wondering why i was told my referral was still active.

I get on the phone with my doctor to get a new one sent right over. The office manager comes out to argue with me. She's looking at my history there, noting I am not a new person off the street. I am being denied medical services there and am in the process of fixing their error. I am then accused of calling the office ladies names and told if I apologize I can be seen. So, i could be seen in the first place, but make your patient with a possible emergency jump through hoops.

At that point i had zero confidence in this eye doctor. And found a new one. Turns out I had the wrong prescription form metropolitan eye center the whole time. $500.00 glasses for nothing. I have talked to many others who had bad experiences here. No wonder the review score is so low. Never again! Btw invest in a can of paint, real lighting, and flooring. Looks like the someone's basement in the 70's. In the end it was a blessing to not be a patient there anymore. Luckily all was well and my new doctor seems good. Avoid at all costs!