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Animal Eye Associates

9901 S US Hwy 17-92, Maitland, FL 32751Orange County

Florida premises permit active since 2001(veterinary premises permit VE2915)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Florida premises permit active since 2015(veterinary premises permit VE4686)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

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Real Vet Score 87 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 82–91 given the evidence#42 of 106 scored vets in Orange County How ranked4.5From 276 ratings across 2 sources4.6 on Google (opens in new tab) (255 reviews)3.3 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (21 reviews)Replies to 85% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)Up 3 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.60255
Yelp3.3021
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.50. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.90 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.60.
  4. What 15 reviews say about care: +0.07 stars.
  5. Result: 4.67 stars = 87 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What pet owners say

Summary written by AI

Several reviewers describe the clinic as a professional and friendly facility for specialized eye care. Many owners noted that the staff is knowledgeable and provides attentive service during procedures.

Often praised

  • Friendly and welcoming staff
  • Efficient appointment scheduling
  • Expertise in eye surgeries and conditions

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported a lack of clear communication regarding pre-appointment requirements.

Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Oct 25, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.

Certifications from professional bodies

From professional directories, as they list this address. Directories are opt-in, so a missing credential means nothing either way.

  • Board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist listed at this clinic: Dr. Daniel Priehs (American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists)Checked Nov 8, 2026. See the directory (opens in new tab)
  • Board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist listed at this clinic: Dr. Heidi Denis (American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists)Checked Nov 8, 2026. See the directory (opens in new tab)

What reviews mention

Each review is read for the topics it talks about. Bars show how many of those mentions were positive (green, from the left) or negative (red, from the right).

Treatment results
89% positive, 11% negative, (9) mentions
Front desk and staff
100% positive, 0% negative, (7) mentions

From 15 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

About this clinic

As stated on the clinic's own website (animaleyegroup.com), checked Nov 8, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.

Languages
Spanish
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8am-5:30pm Friday: 8am-4:30pm Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Veterinarians
  • Dr. Daniel Priehs, DVM, DACVO
  • Dr. Heidi Denis, DVM, DACVO
  • Dr. Maria Moriyon, DVM, DACVO

Reviews

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Lori M
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At first, I wasn’t thrilled with my experience here—but I have to say, it completely turned around. The doctor did a phenomenal job with my cat’s surgery (tumor and third eyelid removal), and I’m truly grateful. A special thank you to Mindy Villalta, who went above and beyond… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for giving us the opportunity to turn things around. We truly appreciate your patience during our recent… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Jerry Enea
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I brought a friend there with his dog View on Google (opens in new tab)

Bill Poznecki Poznecki
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What's wrong with it?

Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you for the wonderful review!
Sheri Bell
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Excellent animal eye doctors. Everyone is kind and caring. Prices are reasonable. I highly recommend! View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind review 😊
Rogerio Lamia
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What's wrong with it?

Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you for the great review!

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