Eye Care Center
in Pike Creek
Providing exceptional eye care and stylish eyewear to Pike Creek and surrounding communities since 1970.
Why Pike Creek chooses Karen Optical
For generations, Karen Optical has been helping families in Pike Creek, Wilmington, and beyond see clearly and look their best. We combine personalized eye care with a carefully curated selection of quality eyewear — all delivered by a team that takes the time to get to know you and your vision needs.
- Doctor-led exams with time for your questions
Your eye exam and refraction are performed by one of our doctors. With 20 to 40 minutes of face-to-face time, you have room to discuss vision changes, ask questions, and receive recommendations shaped around your eye health, prescription, and routine. - Independent eyewear and expert fitting guidance
About 80% of our frame collection features independent eyewear, complemented by trusted brands and more than 100 children’s frames. Our ABO-certified opticians offer one-on-one guidance on frames, lens materials, coatings, and fit, helping you choose for you. - An in-house lab for same-day glasses and repairs
We’ll work with you the entire way, from wireframes to walking you through live code previews.
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patients choose us
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have to say about their experiences, care, and results.
Eye care and eyewear
for your everyday life
We provide personalized, doctor-led care for patients ages 5 and older, from routine exams to monitoring changing vision and eye health.
Contact Lens Exams
Find your best fit with personalized contact lens care.
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Diabetic Exams
Monitoring for diabetic eye changes to help protect your vision.
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Pediatric Exams
Support for growing eyes and healthy vision at every stage.
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Vision plans and flexible payment options
Our team can help you understand how your vision-plan benefits may apply to routine exams, eyewear, and contact lenses. We also accept cash, checks, debit cards, major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Explore vision plans and payment options.
–Exceptional Eye Care –
Meet your eye doctors
Our doctors are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care in a
welcoming, patient-centered environment
Daniel J. Baruffi, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Practice Owner & Optometrist
Dr. Baruffi combines extensive experience in primary eye care and ocular disease with a personal, patient-focused approach. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, his clinical interests include low vision, dry eye disease, and helping patients make informed decisions about their eye health.
Day Muscelli, O.D.
Associate Optometrist
Dr. Muscelli has more than 25 years of experience in comprehensive eye care, contact lens care, diabetic eye monitoring, ocular disease management, and post-operative co-management. She values patient education and takes time to explain eye-health findings and vision options clearly.
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Elevated eyewear
for all ages
Our optical team helps you choose eyewear that fits comfortably,
supports your vision, and feels like your own.
WORLD
CLEARER
Eyeglasses
Distinctive frames, custom fittings, and personalized lens recommendations.
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THAT
PROTECTS
Sunglasses
Prescription and non-prescription options for comfortable outdoor vision.
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FOR
EVERYDAY
LIVING
Contact lenses
Daily, biweekly, monthly, toric, multifocal, and monovision options.
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