What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.73
Average wait time
4.47
Bedside manner
4.83
“I gave bren a patient of Bieden and Associates for more than 20 years. The staff is always pleasant, personable and helpful. The wait this time was minimal. The staff is knowledgeable and the technology is second to none. I would recommend Dr. Bowden to all my Associates. All of my family are patients
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Deborah B.October 3, 2025
“The doctor was friendly and thorough but you have to see 3 other people first even if you don’t want glasses from them. It was too long for a routine eye exam, almost 2 hours! ”
Initials hiddenMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Jerry Robben
Dr. Jerry Robben grew up in Sharon Springs, Kansas. There he learned a strong work ethic, growing up working on the family farm. He attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. He went on to attend graduate school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he received a second Bachelor Degree in Vision Science and his Doctorate of Optometry.
During his externships, Dr. Robben had extensive training in binocular vision disorders and vision therapy. He also focused on pediatric care, contact lenses, low vision, and ocular disease.
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Office locations
The Eye Associates (Bowden Eye & Schneider Eye) (1 of 2)
206 Ashourian Ave, Ste 215, St. Augustine, FL 32092
The Eye Associates (Bowden Eye & Schneider Eye) (2 of 2)
7205 Bonneval Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Nova Southeastern University, Doctor of Optometry
- Nova Southeastern University (Bachelor’s)
- Kansas State University (Bachelor’s)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1528376589
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.47
Bedside manner
4.83
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Great patient interaction makes you very comfortable and makes sure you understand the procedures.
March 20, 2018Nell B.Verified patient
The staff were amazing! Brandy was superb with helping me pick the best frames for my face.
December 2, 2020Gary T.Verified patient
Very good doctor I highly recommend him for anyone very professional and very great techs
November 5, 2018Bradley C.Verified patient
He explained well my my eye condition and inform me on how I can take care of my eyes.
September 23, 2017German Geoffrey E.Verified patient
Was in the office for 2 hours to have a simple contact lens prescription refilled.
September 16, 2021Carl C.Verified patient
He went over and covered all the results of the eye examination very clearly.
June 10, 2020Carlos E.Verified patient
I was very please with my visit. Everyone was very professional and friendly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Exceptional service I needed for injuring my eye was received by Dr Robben
January 9, 2017Larry S.Verified patient
Everyone was very helpful and very friendly. What an inviting atmosphere.
February 14, 2018Shannon V.Verified patient
He was friendly and professional. Explained things clearly to me
August 2, 2016Deborah C.Verified patient
Doc Robben and staff very professional and upbeat. Great job.
August 18, 2016Frank P.Verified patient
Great experience, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
May 13, 2021Robert T.Verified patient
Experience was very good. Great staff. Yes I would go back.
April 27, 2021Kenneth G.Verified patient
Very professional group and everything in a timely matter.
September 19, 2017David C.Verified patient
Highly recommend, very well explained the situation.
May 2, 2022Talya S.Verified patient
Friendly and makes you feel comfortable in his care.
More than 1 year agoJoi W.Verified patient
Everything went well. I'd return without hesitation.
May 7, 2019John L.Verified patient
Robben,O.D. Is very professional and knowledgable.
December 27, 2016Anna A.Verified patient
I gave bren a patient of Bieden and Associates for more than 20 years. The staff is always pleasant, personable and helpful. The wait this time was minimal. The staff is knowledgeable and the technology is second to none. I would recommend Dr. Bowden to all my Associates. All of my family are patients
October 3, 2025Deborah B.Verified patient
The doctor was friendly and thorough but you have to see 3 other people first even if you don’t want glasses from them. It was too long for a routine eye exam, almost 2 hours!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
All were very friendly & efficient.
February 9, 2023Dawn S.Verified patient
This office was 10/10. I have put off getting an eye exam done for years because of my experience at a different practice, but my appointment was quick and painless. The staff was so welcoming and helpful. Definitely recommend for any eye care needs!
January 18, 2023Paige A.Verified patient
Doc Robben has a wonderful blend of knowledge, compassion, and personality. He puts one at ease immediately, and is very thorough. He never rushes an appointment, taking any and all questions.
Class act working for a class organization (Bowden Eye).
January 13, 2023Mike B.Verified patient
The practice put way too much effort into trying to upsell the patient using high pressure sales tactics for products and services that (while not harmful) are certainly and factually unneeded.
March 13, 2022David R.Verified patient
Great
March 8, 2022Theodore M.Verified patient
Very efficient front end service. Marian, the Optometrist Assistant, was very thorough. Dr. Robben was also very willing to answer questions and his explanations were easy to understand. I was not pushed to buy anything I didn't need and was charged a fair price for my glasses.
January 11, 2022Joanne S.Verified patient
Very easy and quick visit.
December 2, 2021Melanie W.Verified patient
The staff were amazing and extremely friendly. The appointment time was accurate, and all of my questions were answered completely and quickly. High recommendations for all aspects of the services here.
April 14, 2021Stuart B.Verified patient
Dr. Robben and the whole staff were a pleasure to work with! So thoughtful and professional! I had a complex situation and Dr. Robben really took the time to work through any and all concerns I had and to properly assess what he believed was best for me. I am very grateful for this and will continue my care under him.
March 11, 2021Susan M.Verified patient
I had a fantastic experience with this doctor and the office team! Everything was done promptly and correctly. Very impressed!
March 8, 2021Katherine "kathy" N.Verified patient
My first time with this doctor and location, but I liked it. Everyone was super nice and professionally. I didn't wait too long, but they did seem to have a bit of a back up. Everything was very nice and clean and explained well - maybe even a little repetitive, but I understand why they may want to emphasize certain things.
September 16, 2020Initials hidden
Great doctor. Best in Jax
August 21, 2020Jason W.Verified patient
Excellent physician and staff!
August 11, 2020Edward T.Verified patient
Very informative
July 20, 2020Initials hidden
Very friendly and informative.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
They are awesome!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Awesome visit! The technician Ethan was so nice and friendly. He relates very well to people while showing his professionalism. I really appreciate the down to earth demeanor that everyone has their. It is like dealing with my family. Highly recommended!
December 31, 2018Monica J.Verified patient
Most of my interaction was with the technicians, and they were all friendly and courteous, and knowledgeable in their duties. Dr. Robben was friendly and professional, and answered my questions. I enjoyed my visit to Dr. Robben's office. BTW, I don't use Facebook because of their failures with information security.
December 31, 2018Patsy R.Verified patient
Very professional and helpful. Saw me right away for my scheduled appointment time. Office staff were also very courteous and pleasant, and assisted me in finding the style of glasses I wanted.
May 25, 2018Karen P.Verified patient
Efficient, informative, and precise.
March 21, 2018Oscar R.Verified patient
Informative on eye care and whys to soothe eyes.
February 7, 2018Tiffany C.Verified patient
Good experience, took a little longer than expected but that was only because the patient before me was taking a long time so that really isn't anyone's fault. It's convenient that everything that was recommended to me was right there in the office.
October 4, 2017Initials hidden
Everyone was really helpful after I had a reaction to the dilation drops in my eyes. Dr. Robben was a complete professional and recommended a slew of items for my dry eyes and suggested testing for some autoimmune diseases. Overall, a beautiful, comfortable office with a great staff
August 23, 2017Sarah A.Verified patient
Staff was very friendly and professional. I had not been to the eye Doctor in about 20 years. Highly recommend them! I was a brand new patient which is why wait time was not right away.
June 6, 2017Mark M.Verified patient
I would NOT recommend making an appointment through ZocDoc for this office! I made myself and my daughter an appointment 10 days in advance AND filled out the new patient paperwork online. I even called the day before to confirm our appointments, the receptionist confirmed them. Then when we showed up for our appointment, they knew NOTHING about our appointments!!! We had to wait 30 minutes for them to scramble to work us in and put us on the schedule they had. But after the chaos, everything else went smooth and the staff and physician were very nice and professional.
April 25, 2017Lisa W.Verified patient
Dr. Robben and his staff were amazing! Everyone was super friendly and professional! Dr. Robben took his time explaining everything and made me feel comfortable!
April 12, 2017Stephanie B.Verified patient
Most thorough eye exam I have ever had. Was mostly seen by Andrew (last name not sure). He was excellent! Dr. Robben was thorough and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
August 12, 2015Debra P.Verified patient
The doctor is very thorough.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The entire staff was professional and appeared to really care. I dislike going to the doctor. However because the staff was so friendly I was relaxed and felt as if I was spending time with friends.
June 30, 2015Lolita S.Verified patient
Dr. Robben is always very professional at my visits. He takes the time to inform me and educate me on the status of my glaucoma. I cant say enough good things about my appointments with him. Staff is also great.
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Dr. Jerry Robben has 2 office locations, including in St. Augustine and Jacksonville, view full addresses on Dr. Robben's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jerry Robben?
Dr. Jerry Robben frequently sees patients for Dry Eye, Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Glaucoma Consultation, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jerry Robben on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jerry Robben speak?
Dr. Jerry Robben speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Jerry Robben in reviews?
139 patients have reviewed Dr. Jerry Robben. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.47/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.