Ophthalmologist
175 E Nasa Blvd
Suite 100
Melbourne, FL
32901
Top reviews
I had cataract surgery performed on both eyes, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience. From start to finish, every member of the team was courteous, professional, and genuinely caring. The exam team was thoroughShow more and reassuring, and the surgical center staff made me feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the procedure. Dr. Darlington is highly skilled, took time to answer my questions and inspired complete confidence. The surgery itself went smoothly, and my vision improvement has been remarkable. It’s clear this practice works as a true team, and their attention to detail and patient comfort sets them apart. I am extremely grateful for the excellent care I received and would highly recommend Dr. Darlington and his entire team to anyone considering cataract surgery. I am very grateful.
Dr Jason Darlington is kind and compassionate, very detailed and my experience was very comfortable, I was suffering with so much pain and Dr Darlington was fast and efficient to relieve my pain. I already referred him to my officShow moree manager. I work for Dr Aleksander Komar and he called to check on me and said that he was very happy to hear Dr Jason Darlington helped me so quickly with a gentle approach, even fitting me into his extremely busy schedule. I am very grateful for his expertise in his profession. I rate him more than five stars
Jason K. Darlington, MD, stands as a distinguished figure in ophthalmology, boasting unique expertise in both glaucoma and cornea. He serves patients at Atlantic Eye Consultants, located in Melbourne, Merritt Island, Titusville and Rockledge, Florida.
As the sole surgeon in Brevard County with fellowship training in both specialties, he has left a significant mark on the field. With a remarkable record of over 30,000 successful incisional anterior segment surgeries under his belt, encompassing procedures like cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and trabeculectomies, Dr. Darlington epitomizes excellence in eye care.
Dr. Darlington is also the primary investigator in the finished FDA study of IDose and the FDA study of Elios excimer laser goniotomy, which is still ongoing.
His commitment to precision and patient well-being has earned him the esteemed reputation of being one of the most trusted eye specialists in Florida. Patients seek out his expertise not only for his unparalleled surgical skills but also for his compassionate approach to care.
Dr. Darlington's dedication to advancing the field through his clinical practice and research endeavors reflects his unwavering commitment to improving vision and enhancing the quality of life for his patients.
Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Darlington married his wife, Elizabeth, in 2008. They now have three sons together, Aiden, Alexander and Asher and a Golden Retriever named Coconut. In his spare time, Dr. Darlington enjoys biking, snowboarding, golfing and playing at the beach with his sons.
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fittings
Cornea
Diabetic Eye Care
Dry Eye
Emergency Eye Care
Eye Exams
Glaucoma
ICL
Neuro Eye Diseases
Optical Boutique
Premium Cataract Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Retina
Locations (4)
Atlantic Eye Consultants
1709 Garden Street
Titusville, FL, 32796
175 E Nasa Blvd
Suite 100
Melbourne, FL, 32901
250 N. Courtenay Parkway
Suite 101
Merritt Island, FL, 32953
150 S. Woods Drive
Rockledge, FL, 32955
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NPI Number
1972598308
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Great experience!
The visit I had on 3/5/2026 was excellent. Everyone was friendly and professional.
I found out that my pressure was up and Dr. Darlington suggested changing the way I use my eye drops. Had I not seen him I wouldn't have known I had a problem.
Good experience, good proceedure, great staff.
Very professional and thorough Quick at his service & very knowledgeable.
Professional staff, good attention to detail, I had a good experience with Dr. Darlington and his staff.
Extremely professional & efficient!!
Having cataract surgery was scary but it was really quite easy and quick. Still healing right now though.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but my initial experience at this practice warrants honest feedback. Dr. Darlington demonstrated very little in the way of bedside manner, and as a professional myself, I recognize the importance of authentic, respectful communication. He came across as dismissive and rushed, and the interaction lacked even the most basic elements of patient-centered care. I left feeling unheard and unsure whether my concerns were taken seriously. I also observed similar behavior toward his staff, which contributed to an overall sense of tension and negative energy throughout the office.
My Dr is the best. Staff is kind. Good results from lens replacement. Highly recommend.
Dr. Jason Darlington and his team are very professional, courteous and good.
Everyone has been great throughout everything. I was very nervous about surgery and staff helped me through that.
Excellent
I did first surgery its was a good job everything was good. And he did a second one its went well.
I would recommend this excellent caring doctor. Dr. Darlington takes time to listen to my questions and gives me very quick straight answers. I truly appreciate him and all of his caring staff, particularly the staff in Merritt Island.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but my initial experience at this practice warrants honest feedback. I saw Dr. Darlington on my first visit and to be honest……. what I experienced was a very poor bedside manner—dismissive, rushed, and lacking in basic patient communication. The interaction felt cold and unprofessional, and I did not feel that my concerns were heard or taken seriously. I also observed this similar behavior directed toward the staff as I was checking out. This negative energy wasn’t personal after-all, I guess that is just who he is but it contributed to an overall negative environment. I returned the following day and had a profoundly different experience! I saw Dr. Straut and it felt like I was at a completely different practice. The overall difference from the staff and environment in general was striking. My second visit was everything a medical experience should be—attentive, respectful, and patient-focused. Dr. Straut took the time to listen, explain, and ensure I felt comfortable with my care. It is concerning that such a significant gap in care exists within the same practice. Patients should be able to expect a consistent standard of professionalism regardless of which provider they see so if planning a visit, my advice would be to request Dr. Straut.
I had testing done which was done quickly, but it was a very long wait to see the doctor.
I can SEE again (20/20) with my "new" Left Eye! Cataract and Cornea Surgery by The Best Eye Surgeon, Dr. Darlington & Staff. Thank you all! Now, for the Right eye.
Staff is friendly and very pleasant Dr Darlington is great. I really like that he explains everything and gets right to the point
Good
Was a pleasure having my eyes operated on for cataracts and implant lenses in my eyes.
For how crazy busy Dr. Darlington is, he seemed to give me his attention and didn't make me feel hurried. He answered any questions I had until I didn't have any more questions. Just a heads up, at the Melbourne office, when he is there, the parking is quite a challenge.
Dr. Darlington did a great job on my cataract. Him and his staff were very professional and courteous. He did an exceptional service and I am grateful he was referred to me.
The surgery did not work. It damaged my eye.The vision in my left eye is blurry with "floaters". I cannot read with my left eye. It is too blurry. My eye is much more sensitive to light now. Sudden bright light makes it more blurry. The surgery was supposed to to make my eye less sensitive to light so I could drive at night! It is worse now when I ride at night when my wife drives. I am afraid to drive at all! Also, I also sometimes get bright light flashes on the left edge of my eye. Dr.Darlington told me he had put in the wrong lense! He told me it happens sometimes! He said he needed to do another operation to put in another lense! And that he had to do it within 3 months or it would be too "healed"! He also warned me that not all doctors knew how to do it correctly! After what he did! What am I supposed to do now? My quality of life is greatly affected! Do you honestly think I'm going to let him do another surgery?
Caring team
Dr. Darlington is the first class glaucoma doctor he saved both of my visions and a first class surgeon. You could not ask for a better doctor than Dr. Darlington. Thanks for saving my eyes or eye John shoulder.
The office staff is friendly and professional. I love that they're not too busy to see you in an emergency situation. I feel that they are really concerned about my health.
I recommend Dr. Darlington when my friends ask me who they should see about their cataracts all the time.
After all tests were finished, still had to wait 45 minutes to see doctor for result. Made for tiring afternoon.
Dr. Darlington is very professional and efficient. He explained everything in very detailed. I highly recommend his practice.
