Travis Pickens, OD

Optometrist

Dr. Pickens has over 25 years of experience in optometric care, including the treatment of ocular diseases and post-operative care.

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Travis Pickens, OD

Optometrist

Dr. Pickens has over 25 years of experience in optometric care, including the treatment of ocular diseases and post-operative care.

Leading the charge to offer exceptional vision care to patients

Travis Pickens, OD is an optometrist and has been working in the eye care field since 1994. Originally from Sanford, Florida (just north of Orlando), Dr. Pickens is a graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa where he received a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He received his education and training in optometry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed externships in the areas of cataract and refractive surgery as well as ocular disease. In addition to North Carolina, he also holds licenses to practice optometry in Florida.

 

Prior to joining the Wilmington Eye team, Dr. Pickens lived and practiced optometry in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked for a large-scale optometric practice and served as the lead doctor for more than 20 other physicians. Dr. Pickens currently manages various eye health issues and is available for comprehensive eye exams as well as emergency services. Though he enjoys practicing all aspects of optometry, some of his peak interests include the management and treatment of both glaucoma and anterior segment diseases. He is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the North Carolina State Optometric Society.

Helping patients see better by whatever means needed is nothing short of amazing.

Dr. Pickens enjoys being active in the community in and around Southport. He served as President of the local Lions Club and he also volunteers at the New Hope Clinic. In his free time, Dr. Pickens likes to spend time outdoors with his wife and three children. Some of his hobbies include fishing, scuba diving, and spearfishing.

 

Professional Associations:

  • American Optometric Association
  • North Carolina State Optometric Society

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Hear from Dr. Pickens's patients

01/06
  • "Very friendly service and everyone was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend Dr Pickens and Wilmington Eye."
    Ed W.
  • "Dr Pickens has been my eye Dr for some time. He is very patient, answers all my questions and is very good at explaining."
    Rennie
  • "Dr Pickens has been my go-to guy for many years. Always confidant and reassuring with a wonderful staff."
    Dot B.
  • "Great care from Dr. Pickens and his very professional team!"
    C Lee B.
  • "Always get prompt and comprehensive service. Dr. Pickens always takes the time to give you a complete assessment of your eye's health as well as responds to my questions."
    Michael G.
  • "Dr Pickens is the best and truly a patient advocate. I highly recommend Wilmington Eye. Thx Ken"
    Ken K.
  • "Dr. Pickens is an excellent doctor!"
    Eileen D.
  • "Had an excellent experience with Wilmington Eye in Southport All the staff showed caring and very helpful Dr Pickens was very caring has a great personality would recommend this facility to anyone looking for eye care"
    Dave F.
  • "Dr. Pickens and staff were very thorough and helpful. Would definitely recommend ...in fact I do so with my wife who now has an appointment in a couple of weeks."
    Ed S.
  • "Dr. Travis Pickens worked me in even though he was already running behind because his wife had just had a baby, even though I was an out-of-town urgent care patient. Thank you so much Dr. Pickens for superb care. You really made a difference in my life!"
    Anonymous

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