Dr. Bowden is a board-certified, fellowship-trained corneal and refractive cataract surgeon who founded Bowden Eye & Associates in 2001. One of the few cornea and external disease specialists in the region, he treats dry eye, keratoconus, and corneal disease and performs corneal transplantation using advanced techniques including PKP, DSAEK, and DALK. He served as the official ophthalmologist for the Jacksonville Jaguars from their inaugural season through 2020.
Credentials
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Undergraduate, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Meharry Medical College, Nashville
Doctor of Medicine, 1979 (class valedictorian)
U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego
Internship & Ophthalmology Residency
Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia
Fellowship, Cornea & External Disease
Awards & Recognition
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Tennessee
Class Valedictorian, Meharry Medical College
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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★★★★★4.6851 reviewsGoogle reviews for Bowden Eye & Associates, the practice associated with Dr. Frank W. Bowden III. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Had my annual eye exam today. I'm always treated with respect and courtesy, very professional staff. They listen to you. I have been going there quite a while. And absolutely love it and will continue to go to their offices for my eye care.
Very Polite and professional staff. Great Dr’s.
The Dr. Robben and the staff are awesome and very helpful
I consider this large vision center a find! For the care of my eyes I wouldn’t go anywhere else. It was only my first visit and I was so impressed! The young lady optometrist was as thorough and pleasant as you can be, and so was Dr Robben, who explained my options thoroughly. This is a place where professionalism, empathy and friendliness are very evident.
Sue Iannello. Waited 3 hrs first visit - 4 1/2 hrs second visit. Dr. Bowden talked to his nurse most of my exam treating me as if I wasn't there. During lazer procedure he talked to his nurse about how much he enjoyed The Marshals on TV, again as if I wasn't there. Blury vision is back. Called to make appt. Was told someone would call me within an hour. No one did.
Love Dr. Bowden. All associates are very nice.
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback.Bowden’s Eye & Associates was over the top. Everyone that I had contact with was friendly, answered all my questions and just made feel good about making the decision to come to them for my eye care. The Doctor and his staff were very thorough. One of the best eye checkups I have had in a long time. Dr. went over everything, referred me to a retina specialist, made an appointment to return for another procedure that I will have done at their clinic. I felt at ease about all my concerns. Thank you for taking such good care of eyes. You know that they really care about their patients…. I would give them an A+
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and that you felt supported throughout your visit.Be prepared for unacceptable wait times of 4-5 hours.
Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience.The staff is very friendly and it didn’t take me long to be seen.
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback.Excellent service! The technician who performed my refraction and exams was incredibly kind. She treated me with great care and attentiveness, addressing all my concerns with kindness and dedication. The specialist doctor was very special, kind, ethical, and highly professional. He treated me with great care, and the exam and communication were excellent. It's a shame I didn't memorize their names because I speak Spanish, but I'll never forget their faces. I highly recommend this clinic and would give it 5 stars, but I would give it 10 because they deserve 10 points and more. Thank you for your excellent care.
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and that you felt supported throughout your visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
