Business Details
Nashville's Premier LASIK & Cataract Surgery Center
Pilkinton Eye Center has been a trusted leader in ophthalmic care since Dr. Dale Pilkinton introduced Nashville to its first excimer laser in 1996. Our practice specializes in advanced vision correction procedures, including LASIK and cataract surgery, with a focus on personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Dr. Pilkinton's extensive surgical training at the prestigious LSU Eye Center, combined with over 25 years of clinical experience, ensures patients receive cutting-edge care using state-of-the-art technology.We maintain ownership of our laser equipment to guarantee consistent quality and precision in every procedure. Our team prioritizes patient education and comfort, offering comprehensive consultations to determine optimal treatment options, whether through LASIK, blended vision techniques, or advanced intraocular lens implants. With a proven track record of thousands of successful surgeries, we remain committed to delivering exceptional visual outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of medical ethics and patient safety.
Services
LASIK Surgery
Cataract Surgery
CustomVue LASIK
Blended Vision
Light Adjustable Lens
Highlights and features
- We own and maintain our own laser equipment for consistent quality control
- Dr. Pilkinton trained directly with pioneers of medical laser technology
- 40 years combined experience in refractive eye surgery techniques
- Comprehensive evaluation process for customized vision correction solutions
- Board-certified specialists in cataract and refractive surgery
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- American Board of Eye Surgery
What people say
Life-changing vision
Personalized care
Exceptional results
Expert surgical team
Thorough consultations
Services
LASIK Surgery
LASIK reshapes the cornea using precise laser technology to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Our customized approach ensures optimal visual outcomes while maintaining corneal integrity. Patients benefit from rapid recovery and long-term reduction in dependency on corrective lenses.
Cataract Surgery
Advanced cataract removal with premium intraocular lens implantation restores clear vision by replacing clouded natural lenses. Our MACS (Most Advanced Cataract Surgery) technique combines precision instrumentation with personalized lens selection for superior visual quality and lifestyle adaptation.
CustomVue LASIK
CustomVue technology creates individualized treatment maps using WaveScan diagnostics, addressing unique corneal irregularities beyond standard prescriptions. This FDA-approved method reduces visual aberrations and enhances night vision quality compared to conventional LASIK procedures.
Light Adjustable Lens
This innovative lens allows post-surgical vision optimization through UV light adjustments. Patients preview and refine their vision outcomes over multiple office visits, achieving personalized focus for distance, intermediate, and near vision requirements before final lens stabilization.
Blended Vision
Blended Vision optimizes one eye for distance vision and the other for near focus, reducing dependence on reading glasses. This technique works synergistically with natural eye coordination to provide seamless visual transitions for patients with presbyopia.
People
Dale Pilkinton, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Board-certified ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience in refractive and cataract surgery. Completed four-year residency at LSU Eye Center, recipient of national surgical video competition award. Specializes in advanced vision correction techniques and premium intraocular lens implantation.
Questions
What sets Pilkinton Eye Center apart from other LASIK providers?
Dr. Pilkinton's direct training with laser technology pioneers and equipment ownership ensures unmatched precision and consistency in vision correction.
Can I achieve glasses-free vision after cataract surgery?
Yes, our advanced intraocular lens options, including the Light Adjustable Lens, provide customized vision correction tailored to your lifestyle needs.
What makes CustomVue LASIK different from standard LASIK?
CustomVue uses WaveScan technology to create individualized treatment plans, correcting unique corneal imperfections for sharper, higher-definition vision outcomes.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (615) 329-7890 during regular business hours to arrange your comprehensive eye evaluation with Dr. Pilkinton.
Are financing options available for vision correction procedures?
We offer flexible payment solutions and work with major insurance providers to make advanced vision correction accessible and affordable.
What is the recovery time for LASIK surgery?
Most patients experience significant vision improvement within 24 hours, with full stabilization typically occurring within one to three months post-procedure.
Reviews (7)
Jill Upshaw
Mar 14, 2022
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Recent cataract surgery. Doing great. Dr. Pilkington did an excellent job. His office and staff are very professional, helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Mike Nelson
Oct 09, 2021
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It was an amazing experience and I would recommend doctor pilkington to anyone. His staff himself and everyone involved were professional and very kind. Mike N.
Alexa Garcia
Jun 19, 2021
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Dr. Dale Pilkinton was incredibly rude and his bedside manner was nonexistent. He made sure to make me feel even worse about how bad my eyesight is. All of his answers to my questions were either "I don't know" or " I'm not sure" or "I've never done that before". If your eyesight is an easy fix and something he can make a quick buck out of, then go here. But if not, then don't waste your time here like I did. Now I have to go to another doctor that can actually answer my questions and knows what he/she is talking about.
Sue Underwood
May 30, 2020
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Great staff and the doctors are great. Need a eye doc this is the place to go. Thanks Leigh Anne Palmore for telling me about them.
Carolyn H.
May 26, 2019
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Friendly, knowledgeable staff and top-of-the-line eye surgery and follow-up care. I drive 250 miles to this clinic once a year and wouldn't even consider entrusting my eyes to anyone else.
Libuse Karich
Mar 04, 2019
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My husband and I had gone to see another Cataract Ophthalmologist in Dickson who told us that our eyes were very bad and we needed laser surgery quickly. The price was also very high, he told us that we were poor candidates for regular cataract surgery. I just had a bad feeling about this and proceeded to get an appointment with Pilkington Eye Center. OMGOSH! How wonderful to know that I had no real issues, a bit of cataract but not needing surgery right away.
I could wait a couple of years or more! Clearly we were almost scammed! We are so very pleased to have gone to see Dr. Pilkington and Dr. Ross (optometrist) are so ethical, friendly and did not rush us. In fact, they took the trouble to explain everything in great detail. The nurses and front desk ladies are all so very professional and friendly! We will always go to Pilkington!
I could wait a couple of years or more! Clearly we were almost scammed! We are so very pleased to have gone to see Dr. Pilkington and Dr. Ross (optometrist) are so ethical, friendly and did not rush us. In fact, they took the trouble to explain everything in great detail. The nurses and front desk ladies are all so very professional and friendly! We will always go to Pilkington!
Blair Donegan
Dec 05, 2018
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I appreciated the honesty and integrity of the Pilkinton doctors! I went in for a LASIK consultation and was not a fit for surgery, Dr. Lumpkin was very up front with me and explained why LASIK would not be good on my eyes! Very trustworthy! Thank you for saving my eyes!
