Great experience. Nice facility. On time with no wait. Tech was very patient with me. Overall great…read moreexperience.

I called ahead to confirm that the eye doctor accepted my referral and insurance before scheduling…read morean appointment for an urgent visit of symptoms that have been ongoing and unable to drive and walked 2.5 miles to my appointment. Upon arrival, I was informed that they did not accept my insurance. They claimed to have called me regarding this but did not leave a voicemail to discuss the issue. The front office staff initially suggested a self-pay option, but when I inquired further, I was told that self-pay was not available either. This experience highlights the breakdown in the healthcare system and a lack of accountability on their part in two instances. 0 accountab=0 stars

Our experience with Pacific Northwest Eye Associates (PNEA) in Tacoma, WA, has been disappointing…read more My wife and I require cataract surgery. At 76, we take our eye health seriously. Before scheduling our first visit in December 2024, we carefully researched local cataract surgery options and Dr. Niraj Patel. We selected Dr. Patel based on his experience.The process to secure that initial appointment took two months. We believe Dr. Patel is a skilled ophthalmologist and surgeon. That said, we both felt pressured at the first exam with him to opt for the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), a $4,500 per-eye ($9,000 total) upgrade not covered by Medicare or our secondary insurance. The clinic prominently promotes this option, which likely benefits its revenue. Despite our optometrists advising against a replacement lens other than "standard," we briefly considered it due to the strong recommendation. This raises concerns about whether other elderly patients might feel similarly pressured. Anyone considering this clinic should thoroughly research the LAL option and discuss it with their optometrist or primary care provider before making a decision. After our exams, we met with the "scheduling coordinator" for Dr. Patel's surgeries. We were informed that due to a backlog, surgery dates would be significantly delayed. We accepted this reality and continued the process. However, communication with the clinic was frustratingly difficult. Getting answers required showing up in person and hoping someone could assist us. Scheduling changes were nearly impossible without being pushed months further down the waitlist. Even urgent non-elective medical issues did not seem to influence scheduling flexibility. Patients should be aware of these limitations before committing to the required exam process. This is a business in search of large patient volume and the bottom line. After nearly three months of waiting, we have canceled all future appointments with PNEA. It is too frustrating. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this clinic. Patients should carefully research not only the procedure itself but other local Opthalmology clinic choices, the clinic's billing practices, scheduling and communication policies. We hope others have a smoother experience than we did.

Dr. Jung and the entire staff are fantastic. Professional…read moreyet, more of a let your hair down and relax, "We have ya" sort of an attitude and, they do. Incredible experience. I was so comfortable with the entire process and would recommend to anyone wanting the services they supply, Go see them. They are sort of a family of very professional individuals who are there to help you "SEE" better! Really!! Dennis T.

Been going to them for years. Always the sweetest to my little one! They answer all of our…read morequestions and keep us in our budget!

I engaged with Soundview for the first time as I needed a new prescription and new glasses. My…read moreexperience was excellent , I had the best prescription for my glasses that I've ever had-- blended trifocals with astigmatism correction. They had a large selection of frames and I picked a super light weight minimalist design, which after a fitting adjustment a week after I initially picked them up, fit perfectly. The cost for the exam and frames was a bit under what I had paid for an exam and similar glasses 15 years ago in Seattle. So, considering the inflation we've endured during the those years, these were a complete bargain. I heartily recommend Soundview without reservation.

At a wellness visit at the beginning of the school year, it came to our attention that my oldest…read moreson was possibly in need of glasses. Our pediatrician recommended we take him to a legit optometrist place (and not just a large chain) to get him correctly examined. I found Family EyeCare Associates on Yelp and so glad I did! Check-in was simple and easy and all the front desk ladies working that morning absolutely loved my son and were great with him. During his exam, the eye care assistants (not sure what they are officially called, sorry!) were great with him and his five year old energy and silliness during the exam as well. We ended up seeing Dr. Pincock who was really kind and great with my son as well. He was super thorough in his exam with my son and made him really comfortable with every step of the process. We were able to find out that my son really was in need of glasses, and out the door (after insurance) for his exam and fancy bendable glasses, it was only $80! So glad to have discovered this spot and we'll continue to make them our primary eye care office.

I'm honestly really disappointed with my experience here. One of the most frustrating parts is that…read morethere's no clear way to contact the office besides calling the front desk--no email or direct way to address concerns. About a month ago, I called ahead specifically to ask if they could put prescription lenses into my Meta glasses. I was told yes, but that I'd need to schedule an eye exam first. I waited a full month for that appointment, came in today, went through the entire exam process, and only at the very end was I told they could not put lenses in my frames because I didn't purchase them there. This was especially confusing because I've brought in my own frames before and had lenses put in without any issue. I was then told they would be able to help if I had purchased Meta glasses directly through them, which felt inconsistent and frustrating. I did everything right on my end--I called ahead, asked questions, confirmed pricing, and came prepared. In the end, I used my yearly insurance benefit on an appointment that didn't meet my needs and walked out with nothing. It felt like a complete waste of time. Because of this experience, we'll be finding a new eye care provider. The lack of clear communication and consistency just doesn't work for me.

Friendly staff and knowledgeable doctor. I never really enjoyed going to the eye doctor as a kid…read morebut they help calm my nerves by explaining what every step of my appointment is.

Very friendly and fast process getting my annual eye exam here - will definitely return in the…read morefuture!

Very friendly and took time with me. A big side note, as they were able to take our son in an…read moreemergency due to metal flakes in his eye due to work, and took care of him very well with super short notice. Good people all around. No hard sell, good exam with very modern equipment.

Terrible experience here . ordered a replacement and received the wrong one . Had showed which was…read morethe original one but was told they didn't have it on record which was so mind blowing because we only came here but made the best choice and left

I had a concern with a bump on my eyelid and saw Dr. Erick Auyoung for the first time. You never…read moreknow how a doctor is going to be, so I'm happy to say it was a great doctor patient experience. He explained everything in a way that made sense and kept checking in to see if I had any other questions or concerns. I never felt rushed or like I was bothering him, even when some of my questions were repetitive. At the end, he made sure I was all set and did not have anything else on my mind. It felt like I was the one to lead when everything was done, not him trying to rush off to the next patient. Before writing this review, I looked up how to spell his name on the website and saw his bio. It was spot on. Everything I experienced today matched exactly what it said about him. Highly recommend Dr. Auyoung!

I'd gone to the Tukwila location for years. This was my 1st time at the UP location. The location…read moreis great. The atmosphere inside is so nice. Diana helped me get checked in. Was such a pleasant experience as soon as walked in. She is so friendly & sweet. Dr. Noble always explains everything so well and makes you comfortable saying yes or no can't see/read something and make adjustments to make sure you're getting right prescription. Jennie helped me with picking out frames & getting checked out. She even stayed late to help me. She was so helpful and explained everything so well. I'd gone again for yearly vision check few months ago and the service was just as great at previously. Such a friendly and helpful staff.

I've been here for multiple exams, and contacts over the past few years. The service has completely…read moregone downhill. The girls up front a Have been rude the last three times I went in there. I literally tried to make an appointment to get new contacts and buy glasses for like a month: after being on hold for 30m twice on the phone and going in getting ignored. I was over it. They have to "check you in" before you can even browse the glasses. Yet someone how 4 women at the front desk can't make it happen. I finally gave up clearly my time isn't valued. Ended up going to Visionworks down the street WOW day and night difference

My long-time optometrist, Dr. Kvamme, moved here. I love my optometrist but this clinic is a mess…read more They used to have the "digital eye photo" in place of dilation as an option, and it was $29. A year later it's mandatory and now $39! Not covered by insurance means families that can't afford it pay, or go elsewhere. It all feels like a money grab! Then, I decided I would still see Dr. Kvamme and the clinic staff didn't pay attention and booked me with the wrong doctor...Kvamme isn't even in the clinic on the day they scheduled me. They had ALL the previous text messages to know who I wanted to see and still got it wrong. They clearly didn't even look at my record to see who to schedule me with. I got up early to be on time, only to leave. Beyond disappointed. The staff is sloppy and completely unprofessional. Don't go here.