Essential Eye Care & Optical - Your Eye Clinic in Apopka, Florida

The eye care services at Essential Eye Care & Optical go way above and beyond routine check-ups and updated vision prescriptions. Whether you visit our Apopka optometrist for a visual acuity test, comprehensive eye exam, contact lens fitting, designer glasses or eye disease treatment, you’ll benefit from our expert skill and excellent patient service.

Our eye care center in Apopka is fully equipped with the latest optometric technology to give you accurate diagnoses and advanced treatments. Essential Eye Care & Optical accepts a number of Insurance plans to help cover the cost, depending on your individual needs.

We’re proud to share that our optometry practice has been awarded Best of Apopka – Reader’s Choice! This recognition means so much to us because it comes directly from our amazing community. Thank you to all our patients and supporters who trust us with their vision care and voted for us. Your continued confidence inspires us to deliver exceptional eye care, personalized service, and the best in vision solutions every single day.

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Advanced Technology

We carry the most up-to-date equipment and retinal scanning technology to ensure the most accurate and optimal results for our patients.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Designer Frames

Your eyeglasses are your fashion statement, and an important piece of your wardrobe. We will help you find a unique style of frames that fit your specific needs and face shape.

DESIGNER FRAMES

Dry Eye Treatment

Dry eye syndrome is a condition that develops when your eyes do not produce enough quality tears to lubricate the eye's surface.

DRY EYE TREATMENT

Additional Eye Care Services

Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses

Scleral Contact Lenses

Orthokeratology (CRT & VST)

Eye Disease Management

Eye Emergencies (Red Eye)

Meet our Optometric Team

Dr. David Dada, Owner

An Apopka, FL native, Dr. David Dada attended high school at Forest Lake Academy. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Gainesville’s University of Florida, and a Bachelor’s of Vision Science and Doctorate of Optometry at NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Dada's comprehensive professional training have taken him to various state of the art clinics, such as the VA Clinic, specialty OMD clinics, and various OD-OMD practices. These experiences have shaped him into an exceptionally skilled optometrist. His passion for outreach have led him to participate in different mission trips, including the National Optometric Student Association, and One Sight, through which he served communities in Jamaica and Gambia. He loves traveling, basketball, and participating in his local church....

Dr. Nishan Pressley

Dr. Nishan Pressley is a shining example in the world of eye care. Originally hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she graduated with magna cum laude honors from The Norfolk State University, setting the stage for a remarkable career that continues to redefine optometry. Dr. Pressley obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, where she achieved a remarkable milestone as the first African-American to graduate from the Accelerated Scholars Optometry program, completing her doctorate degree in just three years. Dr. Pressley's patient-centric approach is the cornerstone of her practice. She puts her patients first, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and personalized attention. Her dedication to patient well-being is reflected...

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