# How Do I Choose a Good Eye Doctor in Titusville? Aker Eye Vision Source ยท https://akereyecenter.com/answers/choosing-an-eye-doctor-in-titusville **Summary:** Start with what you need, then check the doctor. Aker Eye Vision Source has four optometrists at two offices on S Washington Ave in Titusville, and we have practiced here since 2004. Dr. Greg Aker and Dr. Amanda Aker see patients Downtown. Dr. Sarah Koehnemann runs our Low Vision Clinic and Dr. Jennifer Bradley sees children, both at Playalinda. Patients have given us 4.9 stars across 2,027 Google reviews as of September 2026. Tell us what is going on when you call (321) 269-2021 and we will book the doctor who fits. Updated 2026-09-28 ## Optometrist or ophthalmologist: who does what? | | Optometrist (O.D.) | Ophthalmologist (M.D. or D.O.) | | --- | --- | --- | | Eye exams | Yes, the yearly exam and the first stop for most eye problems | Yes, usually after a referral | | Glasses and contacts | Prescribes and fits them | Can prescribe them | | Eye disease | Diagnoses and treats glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic eye disease | Treats them, including with surgery | | Surgery | No. We refer you and care for you before and after | Yes, such as cataract surgery | ## What is an eye doctor called? There are two kinds. An optometrist, written O.D. for Doctor of Optometry, does eye exams, prescribes glasses and contacts, and diagnoses and treats eye disease. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who also does eye surgery. All four doctors at Aker Eye are optometrists, and for most people we are the right first call. ## Should I see an optometrist or an ophthalmologist? Start with an optometrist for a yearly exam, new glasses or contacts, a red or dry eye, or a worry about your sight. We treat [glaucoma](https://akereyecenter.com/services/glaucoma), [dry eye](https://akereyecenter.com/services/dry-eye-treatment), and [diabetic eye disease](https://akereyecenter.com/services/diabetic-eye-exams) in our own offices. When you need surgery, such as for a [cataract](https://akereyecenter.com/services/cataracts), we refer you to a surgeon and take care of you before and after. ## Are optometrists real doctors? Yes. An optometrist earns a four-year doctor of optometry degree after college, and that is what the O.D. after the name means. Three of our doctors also finished a residency, a year of extra training in one area: Dr. Koehnemann in primary care with a focus on low vision, Dr. Bradley in children and binocular vision, and Dr. Amanda Aker in ocular disease. ## How do I find a good eye doctor near me in Titusville? Read the reviews, check the training, and ask who you will see. Our Google rating is public: 4.9 stars from 2,027 reviews across both offices as of September 2026, and the reviews name each doctor. Every doctor's training is on [our doctors page](https://akereyecenter.com/about). Then pick the office that is easier for you, since each doctor keeps to one. > **4.9**: stars from 2,027 Google reviews across both offices, as of September 2026. (https://akereyecenter.com/reviews) ## Which Aker Eye doctor should I see? It depends on what brings you in. Dr. Greg Aker is a Southern Diplomate in Glaucoma Management, so glaucoma patients often see him Downtown. Dr. Amanda Aker, also Downtown, trained in ocular disease. Dr. Koehnemann sees low vision patients and Dr. Bradley sees children, both at Playalinda. Not sure? Use the [doctor finder](https://akereyecenter.com/about#which-doctor), or tell us when you call and we will pick for you. ## How long has Aker Eye been in Titusville? Our practice opened Downtown in 2004, and the Aker family has cared for Titusville much longer. Dr. Greg Aker came home to practice in 1984, and his father, Dr. Charles Aker, was the town's first surgeon in 1958. Today Dr. Amanda Aker, his daughter, sees patients beside him. The whole story is on [our about page](https://akereyecenter.com/about). ## Are you taking new patients? Yes, at both offices. [Book online](https://akereyecenter.com/book) any time, or call or text (321) 269-2021 during office hours. New patients can fill in the [patient forms](https://akereyecenter.com/patients/forms) before the visit to save time at the desk. ## Related pages - [Our doctors](https://akereyecenter.com/about) - [Which office to visit](https://akereyecenter.com/locations#which-office) - [Comprehensive eye exams](https://akereyecenter.com/services/eye-exams) - [Reviews from our patients](https://akereyecenter.com/reviews) --- Aker Eye Vision Source, Titusville, FL. Call or text (321) 269-2021. Book online: https://akereyecenter.com/book. Every page: https://akereyecenter.com/llms.txt.