Dr. Galanis is an ophthalmologist who has been listed as a top 100 doctor multiple times. He…read moredeserves it! Dr. Hruza is outstanding, also. The entire staff at the location is wonderful!

From the owner: We are a fully integrated optometry and ophthalmology practice specializing in providing personal…read moreand individualized care for our patients. Our services range from glasses and contact lenses to LASIK and laser assisted cataract surgery with multifocal implant lenses.

I have been going to Eye Care Associates since the late 1980's. The staff has changed over the…read moreyears, but the quality of care remains excellent. Recently, Dr LaPointe and Dr Council have treated me, always with kindness and attention to my needs. The Medical Assistants at the Boulevard office make me feel welcome and are very professional. The Reception staff are pleasant and efficient. Without hesitation, I recommend Eye Care Associates.

I have been going to this ophthalmological group for several years. On my first visit Dr. Matthew…read moreCounsel redirected me to a retinal specialist , having noted a problem with my eyes. Since then I have relied on him for my care. He did the surgeries for the corneal implants. In addition, Both offices are well run--no long waits, friendly and helpful staff, pleasant atmosphere.

Linda Tsai, MD, has been my ophthalmologist for many years…read more I could not go to her for six years, because of my insurance, so I became a "new" patient. May 22 I had an appointment with the full eye exam. Since I was last there (and they did find my earlier eye appointment situations), my eyes have not changed. Dr. Tsai said my eyes have settled down. She did the full eye exam, and all is well. Dr. Tsai is an incredibly approachable, friendly, knowledgeable and patient ophthalmologist. P.S. The address is 1040 N. Mason Road (and signage indicates that), but it's in the Medical Office Building #2, second floor, on the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

Husb got cataract surgery & went perfect! Dr Gira is an EXCELLENT Dr! He was painless & very…read moreefficient!

I had EVO+ ICL (Implantable Collamer Lenses) implanted in November, 2022 by Dr. Gira at…read moreOpthalmology Consultants to correct the high myopia I have had since childhood. I thought everyone in the office was professional and caring from start to finish. It cost me $7,780. Dr. Gira explained the procedure and the upcoming timeline (should I choose to have the procedure) very well, answering several technical questions with concise and accurate answers. I've been told by several doctors in the past that LASIK is out of the question for my extra-sensitive eyes with thin corneas and larger-than-normal pupils. I was comfortable enough to let Dr. Gira operate on my eyes, and the outcome was outstanding. I was scheduled to arrive at 6:30 AM. My surgery was at 7:30 AM and first follow up appointment was at 1:30 PM the same day. At 1:30 PM, my eyes were a little swollen, but I could see 20/15 out of both eyes! I had no eye pain during or after the surgery. A week following the surgery, during my final follow up, the doctor attempted to further correct my visual acuity using the phoropter (big thing that goes in front of your face with lots of switchable lenses), but could not do so because it was essentially perfect. Dare I say my visual acuity is now better than I can ever remember or could have imagined. I had to put drops in my eyes (three times per day) for 4 weeks following surgery, which stung a bit for a very short time, but it's 100% worth it to be able to see so well. The outcome was so impressive, I recommended my brother have his eyes examined and fixed by Dr. Gira as well.

AS I have dry macular degeneration, I was having issues with floaters and light sensitivity. The…read moremedical staff is all about patient health. If y9ou have any significant eye issue that needs be resolved by professionals, please to to the Retina institute.

Horrific billing department. The billing department's Maureen claimed I lied when I said I didn't…read moreknow a policy change occurred and that I had agreed to pay the estimated out of pocket expenses upfront on the day of the appointment. I've been going to the Institute for over a year to get shots in my eye for retina bleeding. I was told then making good faith payments is fine. On the 5th Sept. I paid off the last of the #318.22 I owed. A week later I had another appointment. Two days before that The Institute called me and told me I owed an additional $59. I was of course irritated but agreed to pay an additional $59. Then that woman sent me to Maureen who told me I owed not $59 but $400 more. I was angry now. But not having any options I agreed to pay that amount. Then two days later after arriving at the appointment I was informed that if I had to pay $400 plus then and there. Or well I guess I wouldn't receive the shot required to save the vision in my right eye. I was shocked! Where did this come from? I've been paying all along as the treatments were given. And in fact had been told I was now completely debt free to the Institute. This is when Maureen from a phone somewhere declared I was lying! I had no idea what she was talking about. I live on a fixed income and plan my money as best as anyone can. But The Institute had not only changed policy but failed to tell me until I arrived at the appointment. What Maureen claimed is entirely fictious. I'm now convinced she construed her call was a demand for payment clearly made and now I was lying. They claim they have a voice copy of our conversation. I hope they do. I'm not trying to get out of paying anything. Shame on her! The Retina Institute is not a fast-food joint. I can't go to another two blocks away or cross the street and go to Burger King. Shame on her. Shame on The Retina Institute for changing their policy and demanding upfront payment with two days notice and then leaving the notification in the hands of someone not capable of clearly stating the changes. Perhaps a name change is in order for The Retina Institute. How about "The Pay Upfront or go Blind Institute?" It's a little long, doesn't roll off the tongue but it is damn accurate.

I had my first visit today at Premiere Eye Associates, could not be more pleased with the level of…read moreprofessionalism from the reception to the doctor! Extremely nice and inviting staff! Definitely recommend this office for your eye care needs

From the owner: Bringing Your World Into Focusread more

I reached out to the Des Peres Eye Center as a new patient. I called the location (Arnold, separate…read morephone number) where I wanted to have my appointment. I confirmed that they took my insurance. When I arrived at my appointment, I learned that it was at the Manchester location. After driving across town to the Manchester location, I informed the receptionist that I called the Arnold location initially, but they set my appointment for the other location, but never told me. And that even though there are separate phone numbers for the two locations, they both go to the Manchester office, but there is nothing noting this. She didn't seem to care or realize the confusion this would cause. I then handed her my insurance card when she informed me that they don't take my insurance. She explained that they take the medical insurance with my company, but not the vision insurance (this is an eye center). At this point, I cancelled my appointment and left. Huge waste of time!

Dr Crider is an asset to this practice, I recently found out I needed cataract surgery, the time…read moreDr. Crider took to answer ALL my questions and his knowledge & professionalism were greatly appreciated!

In September 2024, Clarkson Eyecare referred me to ophthalmology Associates Dr. Amato available…read moreappointment was in November. I had my cataract surgery scheduled for both eyes of right eye December 3 and the left eye December 17. They needed to remeasure my left eye to confirm the lens that would be implanted that was confirmed on December 3 when I arrived for my surgery on 17 December I had to wait over two hours and was told they were waiting for my lens to come. They performed the implant and when I got home, I that they had implanted the wrong lens, which was confirmed the following day. I was in scheduled for a second on the 19th during that anesthesia I felt extreme pain I could see both doctors and I even exclaimed in pain. Dr. Amato had assured me that they would send a note to my of work stating that my driving restricted due to of during driving in the letter was never sent and they closed for Christmas break, causing me to lose pay. I am very dissatisfied with ophthalmology associates. They treated the whole process like an assembly line. I would look into other options before I settled on ophthalmology .

It was my first visit to determine whether I needed cataract surgery. My appointment was at 10:00…read morea.m. Was not called back until after 11:00. Several test were performed by staff and a lot of waiting in between. It was more like a cattle call. Too many people scheduled in one day. I remarked to the staff and also the Dr. who I didn't see until after 12:00 p.m. that the wait was far too long for anyone. I recommend scheduling less patients instead of trying to see an exorbitant amount of people to pad their pockets.

Thank you for a professional and excellent experience. I highly recommend Koetting Eye Center!read more

Been going there 40-50 years. Excellent care every time! Dr…read moreCarmen Castalino has been my Dr but now occasionally I get one of his sons! Who are excellent too!