I whole-heartily recommend Dr. Michael Rizen, MD. He is the best Ophthalmologist I've come across…read morein my 76 years of life. Dr. Rizen fixed my eye-sight that was quickly disappearing by performing cataract surgery on both eyes, and he continues to care for my vision on follow-up check-ups. I kid you not, if you want an expert eye-doctor, there is no better choice than Dr. Rizen practicing ophthalmology in Bellevue, WA. My eye-sight has been expertly restored, and I am publicly thanking Dr. Michael Rizen for his professionalism, expertise, and friendly manner. Dr. Rizen, you gave me my eye-sight back and I personally thank you. Benjamin Marquez

I have been told by Gilbert that I needed YAG, so I did. Since this Yag surgery didn't get good…read moreresult for my eye. Now I have floating bodies for several months which causes hindrance on my reading and reading on computer and also cause blurriness. It was much better before of this laser treatment.

I'm writing a review on behalf of my 80 year old mother-in-law, who was utterly flabbergasted by…read morehow rude Dr. Gilbert was to her. I believe such behavior was completely uncalled for as my MIL is the most docile, respectful, and compliant patient one could ever be. She is supposed to make a follow up appointment but is extremely reluctant to experience the same kind of obnoxious treatment a second time. Unfortunately, she did not read any reviews before seeing him for the first time. Dr. Gilbert should not remain in the business of seeing patients if he cannot treat them with kindness and compassion.

So impressed. This doctor is focused on helping the eye health and we are thrilled to have found…read morehim.

Dr. James McMillan is definitely the best. He almost saved my friend's right eye, which was…read moredisfigured by splintered glass pieces from his eye glasses, which shattered due to a badminton shuttle. The tear in the eye ball was almost star shaped and he performed a marathon surgery for 6-7 hours straight starting at midnight to stitch it up. At 7 in the morning, he came out of the surgery and explained us exactly what he did for almost 30 minutes! He is a pro and knows what he is doing. Apart from this, he is a very good ophthalmologist. I have always been to him for all my yearly eye checks. He has all the sophisticated tools for eye examination. He does a thorough check. I would recommend the yearly complete eye check only if your insurance covers it fully as it is very expensive. He also has an optometrist at Medina eye to order the contacts or glasses.

Finally had enough harassment by the Billing Department of the Eye Clinic of Bellevue…read more Even though I had eyelid surgery, scheduled in a few weeks, to correct inadequately done surgery from last year, I walked away from this fine medical clinic. Then the Billing Department started sending DUNNING texts to me at all hours of the day, night and even on weekends. When I called and asked for the bill, the clerk said, "oh it has not been sent out yet". The last straw was getting a DUNNING text in the middle of dinner last week at 7PM stating I owed $20. None of these HUGE amounts of $100 and of $20 dollars had even been billed and even going by the DUNNING texts were over 16 days old. The Eye Clinic of Bellevue has lost a loyal (VERY PROFITABLE $32K for two droopy eyelids) patient due these OUTRAGEOUS billing tactics! I have let all of my friends, associates and clients to avoid this crazy place that practices sending DUNNING for bills not even sent out. I can only imagine what they do if someone is actually late.

I am not surprised to see the negative experiences of other patients relating to the questionable…read morebusiness practices of Eye Clinic of Bellevue. There is a remarkable and disturbing difference between the tone of initial intake giving a false sense of security about the quality of their care compared to post surgical treatment, aftercare, and billing issues. After what seemed an excessive number of "required" pre- and post-surgery appointments during which I was told all was fine in spite of my describing some vision issues, I was then told that I needed additional surgery to correct my previous surgery. After making immediate and full payment of bills upon receipt, I began to get text messages and paper billings with conflicting balances due and insurance denial notices because they kept billing the wrong carrier. I made numerous requests for more detailed information relating to their billing practices with no acceptable response and instead of taking responsibility for their lack of response and incorrect billing, they have referred what they say is an account balance of just over $100 to a collection agency which I am currently disputing. Eye surgery is stressful, time consuming and costly. Now that I know the true priorities of the Eye Clinic of Bellevue, there is no way I would ever entrust them with my vision again and I have told family, friends and business associates about my negative experience which has been extremely disappointing and frustrating.

specifically requested to be seen by an Opthalmologist and the front desk person confirmed my…read moreappointment with Dr Lee. Drove all The way to find out that appointment was scheduled with optometrist only. Already had an appointment with optometrist and this was supposed to a an opyologist referral. Higly disappointing!

I had an appointment at 10:30 AM at the Bellevue office today. I arrived on time and had previously…read moreconfirmed my appointment after receiving multiple reminder texts emphasizing punctuality and a $75 no-show fee for cancellations within 24 hours. However, it was 11:30 AM and I still had not been seen by the doctor. I had clearly informed the front desk that I needed to leave by 11:30, yet there was no meaningful update or accommodation. If a practice expects patients to strictly honor appointment times and threatens financial penalties for delays or cancellations, there should be the same level of respect for patients' time. Communication about delays and better schedule management would go a long way. I understand that medical offices can run behind occasionally, but a full hour without being seen -- especially after stressing punctuality in reminder messages -- is not acceptable. I hope Overlake EyeCare takes patient time as seriously as it expects patients to take theirs.

Went I. For my periodic eye checkup. I am really happy with Dr Chen and his staff. They are very…read moreprofessional, cordial, friendly and helpful. They take the time to explain everything they are doing and tell you what to expect was while completing all of the eye test A few years back, I had cataract surgery performed by Dr Chen and was happy with the outcome. Strange cause every time I go into their office, the waiting area is changed, furniture over etc They also provide complimentary coffee, tea etc Would definitely recommend Dr Chen and his staff !

Best coffee and tea bar around. Great staff. Fun people. Information available everywhere. The doc…read moreis mild and easy-going. All-in-all, I am pleased I found this place.

Two Weeks Post Op…read more Life-Changing Experience Despite My Fears! Let me start by saying I was extremely terrified about getting LASIK. I have an intense fear of anything near my eyes, and while I understood it was a laser and not a needle, the thought of something going wrong or even going blind (even though I know the risks are minimal) had me so anxious. I have lived with very poor vision my whole life (-8 in one eye and -7 in the other), and I knew that if I didn't act soon, I might not be a candidate for LASIK later. My heavy prescription glasses had been unchanged for years and limited my frame options, so I finally decided to face my fears and go for it. Even that morning, I was still scared out of my mind. I'm so glad I scheduled an early morning appointment because the staff was amazing from the moment I arrived. The doctor was an absolute superstar--he explained every step of the procedure as it was happening, which helped keep me calm and still. They even had someone stand by to offer me a squishy stress ball for my nervous hands! The whole team made me feel supported and reassured. The surgery itself was fast, and I followed all the aftercare instructions to the letter. I went home, took a nap, and diligently used my eye drops (antibiotics, lubricating drops, etc.) every 15 minutes, as directed. For the first four days, I minimized screen time and took it easy. Now, two weeks later, I couldn't be happier with my results. My vision is incredible, and my eyes feel great. I've had minimal dryness (using drops four times a day as recommended) and no infections. Wearing goggles to bed with an airplane neck pillow was a lifesaver for me as a side sleeper during the first week. I also invested in individual-use eye drop vials--they're super convenient, hygienic, and sting-free. A couple of tips: * I used a special heat face mask that didn't put pressure on my eyes but provided heat at night before bed, game-changer for comfort! * I avoided makeup entirely for the first 2 weeks and got a special, eye-safe brand recommended by my main optometrist for when I finally did wear makeup. If I had to nitpick, my biggest complaint was the discomfort from the protective contact lens they place after surgery. It felt like having an eyelash stuck in my eye until it was removed at my follow-up appointment only in the one eye, but the relief was instant once it was out! Also, showering during the first week was a bit tricky since you have to avoid getting water in your eyes. Overall, the experience was life-changing, and I am thrilled with the results. If you're scared, I promise the care and professionalism of this team will help put you at ease. I can't recommend them enough!

Very nice office space. *very* nice. Staff is professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. I am at the…read morevery beginning of issues around cataracts and thought my symptoms might warrant surgery. After a thorough workup, I get to wait another year. Turns out some of my symptoms have nothing to do with my cataracts. I truly appreciate not being lumped in and herded with the great majority of patients into surgery. Was referred back to my optometrist for dry eye treatment. Definitely recommend.

Sharp Vision in Renton and Bellevue, Washington, is absolutely FANTASTIC…read more I called them on June 9 and was able to get in the very next morning at 9:00. I went through the preliminary testing and explained what I wanted. I wanted monovision because I had done that before with contacts, and they told me, "Yes, we can do that." They put me through the testing, and the next day I met with the surgeon. He said, "Sure, we can do this for you. No sweat." That was exactly what I needed to hear. I was scheduled for the following Tuesday for my first eye, had the procedure done, and went back the next day for the follow-up. Everything was healing nicely. The one thing I really want to say is that everybody -- the doctors, the receptionists, the scheduling staff, the people on the phone, everyone -- was FANTASTIC. This outfit is the greatest. If you need eye surgery, LASIK, cataract surgery, or anything else Sharp Vision provides, do yourself the biggest favor and go there first. I highly, highly recommend Sharp Vision for all of your eye care needs.

I gave 2 stars because of the billing experience. Dr. Schmidt was wonderful, and the surgery nurses…read morehad excellent bedside manner. They made me feel comfortable throughout the procedure. Before my surgery, I was quoted a price weeks in advance and paid it in full. Unfortunately, I wasn't a candidate for LASIK, which was disappointing, but Dr. Schmidt was able to perform the procedure manually instead. Since the LASIK portion wasn't done, I was told the procedure should have cost about $2,000 less. At my follow-up appointment, I didn't see Dr. Schmidt. Instead, I saw another doctor after waiting nearly 40 minutes for an exam that lasted less than five minutes. When I asked about the $2,000 difference, I was told that I actually owed an additional $900 because a deductible had been applied after my original quote. This was extremely frustrating. If I had been informed before surgery that my out-of-pocket cost would increase by $900, I could have planned and budgeted accordingly. Instead, I was given one price, paid it upfront, and then was surprised with an unexpected bill afterward. The medical care itself was great, but the lack of transparency and communication about billing left me very disappointed.

Had cataracts done by Dr miller and very happy with results. Plan on seeing her again soon!read more

First class, blue ribbon everything. My eye surgery was better than I could have ever hoped for in…read moreevery way. Start to finish professional. What a genuine pleasure.

Dr. Morton is a highly knowledgeable and professional ophthalmologist in Bellevue who has provided…read moreexcellent care for my entire family. While the receptionists are a bit stern, they are efficient and keep things running smoothly. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Morton's office.

Receptionists are extremely rude over the phone. They need training. I'll be looking somewhere elseread more