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Welcome to Mitchell Eye Care

 Your Eye care professional in Starkville, MS

Whether you wear glasses, contacts, or have a medical eye condition, the eye doctors and staff at Mitchell Eye Care are committed to providing exceptional service and eye care for your whole family.  

Mitchell Eye Care is a full service optometry clinic, accepting eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments.  Our staff and eye doctors strive to provide modern and effective care in a comfortable family atmosphere.  We want each patient to feel like family when they walk through our doors. To all of us here, you are!

Our Approach to Optometry

The staff and eye doctors at Mitchell Eye Care understand that each patient is different and has vastly different visual needs. As a result, our clinic strives to provide a tailored eye exam to each patient. We focus on improving your vision for work, home, and hobbies, while also helping each patient maintain the utmost in complete eye health.  

                          We are excited about your interest in our office.  If you would like to schedule an                                          appointment, feel free to call us at (662) 546-4306 or submit an appointment                                                  request here, and one of our staff members will contact you to confirm the                                                                              date and time of the appointment. 

 Mitchell Eye Care| (662) 546-4306
450 Highway 12 West, Suite D
Starkville, MS 39759

Meet The Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Stephen Mitchell, O.D.
    Optometrist

    Stephen Mitchell, O.D. is a native of Louisville, Mississippi. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to optometry school, Dr. Mitchell received his bachelor's degree in Biology from Mississippi State University. He has completed externships at The Eye Center at Southern College of Optometry, Eye Care Associates in Laurel, and at the Yukon Kuskokwim Health corporation in Bethel, Alaska. These externships have given him valuable experience in all areas of practice including primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and disease management. Prior to graduation from SCO, he received the Southern Council of Optometrists Clinical Excellence Award. He is certified in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic drugs to treat various ocular conditions. He is a member of both the American and Mississippi Optometric Associations. Stephen and his wife, Jessica, live here in Starkville with their two sons, Carter and Parker. They are members of First Baptist Church of Starkville and are very active in the community. In his downtime, Stephen enjoys hunting, whitewater kayaking, hiking, and spending time with his family.

  • Penny Bowman
    Optician

    Penny is one of our wonderful Opticians, who has worked with us since we opened in 2018 and has over 30 years of experience in optometry. Penny is from Louisville, where she resides with her husband, Jay, and her 17-year-old Pekingese, Max. Penny is from a family who “bleeds maroon”. She is one of nine children who all attended Mississippi State University and was part of the famous maroon band for all 4 years there. In her time away from Mitchell Eye Care, she enjoys antiquing with her sisters and attending MSU sporting events. Penny stated, “My favorite thing about working at Mitchell Eye Care is the family environment that we have and the special bonds we make with all of our patients!” We are so grateful for Penny and are not sure what we would do without her!

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Testimonials

Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

I have struggled with my vision my entire life. I have had glassed in every shape, size, and color. I have had hard and soft contacts. Due to insurance I had to change doctors last year. Things happen for a reason. Thankfully I found Dr. Mitchell. He is wonderful and goes above and beyond. I am so thankful I can see clearly on this beautiful day!

RL Cochran

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Hours of Operation

Phone: (662) 546-4306

Starkville Office

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed