Great experience. So easy to schedule online and I got right in. Doctor was knowledgeable and…read moreefficient. Friendly office staff and professional doctor. Will go again

Tacoma Family Eyecare is located in the optical section of the Tacoma Costco (37th Street). They…read morehave appointment booking capability from their website, however, I was already at Costco when I decided to pop in to make a new patient appointment. They were able to get me in within the same week! The receptionist was helpful and friendly, with the ability to answer my questions regarding insurance and what the eye exam entailed. I opted for an appointment that would give me both my glasses and contact prescription. The day of my appointment, I filled out a quick questionnaire to establish my care as a patient, and one of their techs performed the initial eye exam ($40 out of pocket, covered by certain insurances, but a very important eye exam as it checks your eye health). Dr. Kathy Kim was the optometrist I saw the day of my appointment. She began with asking if I had my glasses with me ('dOh, I forgot to bring them!) but I was able to tell her the power of each eye from a prescription from 1.5 years ago before I moved to Tacoma. Th usual eye exam commenced, with having to read the letters with one eye, and then the other. Dr. Kim mentioned the slight astigmatism that I've heard I've had for a while, but hadn't been corrected by other optometrists/ophthalmologists. She gave me the option to do the regular contacts I was accustomed to, but also suggested trying toric contact lenses to adjust for the astigmatism. Dr. Kim explained that these type of lenses would reduce squinting, and help with driving at night, reducing glare. Her receptionist was able to give me trials for both the regular contacts with my updated prescription (same day), and ordered trial torics which came in several days later. What I loved about Dr. Kim was her demeanor. She was professional, and able to build a great rapport during the quick 15 minute exam! She allowed me to look at the eye health screen (your vision is priceless, it's worth the $40!) and let me know that they have a 90 day follow up policy to have the lenses adjusted, should I not love the trials before ordering my contact supply. 5/5 highly recommend! (P.S. I don't believe you need a Costco membership to utilize this clinic in Costco).

Very nice people at the front to greet and help you get checked in. The optometrist was very kind,…read morethorough and helpful. Large selection of frames. Prices are reasonable. They accept insurance or you can pay out of pocket. They do have contact lenses if needed. I recommend this business for glasses. Call to make an appointment. They do accept new clients as of 4/4/2026. Still call to make sure. Awesome plenty of parking. In the same space as Starbucks (opposite end)

Great selection, customers service and hours. I got safety glasses and personal glasses here. I get…read morecompliments on both.

John is very professional l, friendly, provides quick service and is well priced…read more While he was repairing my sunglasses, we had a great conversation and a good business is hard to find these days with honesty being his highest quality . Thank you again John, I will see you soon and hopefully my regards bring you more awesome business. Semper fidelis

I have an old pair of glasses that one nose piece was lost. Mr. Bae scrolled through an online…read moresight and had me order what he thought would fit. When the order arrived I took my glasses to him. He had to twerk the piece to get to fit. He then put in my prescription for reading. I also had a pair of Ray Ban's that were cracked. He fixed those too. He's quick and his prices are reasonable.

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.

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.

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

I called to schedule an appointment for an urgent retinal issue. They rejected me because my Molina…read morehealth coverage begins in 5 days, even though the earliest available appointment is in September. I requested to come in as self-pay, and they again rejected me.

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.

They have wonderful, helpful representatives, that are very knowledgeable about glasses. I have had…read morefour sets from them now and are totally happy.

I was in dire need of getting a new pair of glasses as the pair I had broke and I did the "tape…read morejob" on them longer than I should have. Also I knew that I would need to get bifocals which I had some anxiety about because some acquaintances were struggling with theirs that just got them. I made sure to clearly state that I wanted something that did a smooth transition. After a fairly brief examination and a determination of what my current prescription would be I picked out two frames. I was shown the lens options that eased my concerns quite nicely and patiently waited about two weeks for them to arrive. Once they did I went in to try them on and get them fitted. One frame had a scratch that the lady fitting me pointed out on the frame and was something that happened in the lab. I didn't even need to ask as she ordered new ones automatically. Those arrived pretty promptly. I love my new glasses and switch them out throughout the week and getting used to the bifocals was not as much of a struggle as I thought it would be. Everything was handled quite well and I look forward to going back another time. A very good experience!

Clip Joint Alert!!!…read more Wow! Don't go here. You will be over charged. I have not one but two VSP instances. I came here because they were listed as a VSP Primer Edge. Where as a VSP member my insurance was supposed to go further with agreed pricing, rebates, and discounts. I got nothing! First off the front end staff were all rude and monotoned. They did not even blink their eyes. That's a bad sign meaning they are going to give you rehearsed lines and screw you. When it was time to pay for everything they wanted $60 for the exam and $160 for a half year of contacts. For a year everything would have cost over $400 after insurance. I am doubly covered. Well covered. Every other place that I have been to with VSP agreed pricing and discounts I would only pay under $40 for everything. If I include glasses every thing would have been just under $100! Not 400! I told them they were over priced. They just stared at me with blank looks and gave me a rehearsed line. I paid the $60 exam fee, asked for an online prescription, and left.

Picked up glasses from this establishment yesterday. The women at the front desk are rude and…read moreunfriendly. They are without enthusiasm and are not welcoming. They acted like I was bothering them by trying to get the glasses. Not one person got up to fit the glasses or make sure they were okay. Those girls need some customer service training and they need it fast. Will never return or recommend.

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.

Great experience, good doc and good office staff! Answered all my questions and prescription was…read morespot on

My husband and I were treated with respect and care. The doctor took her time with our eye exam,…read morethe best we had ever. We had some done before, but never to that extent. Her assistant is exceptionally knowledgeable in insurance, and she told us our options, the cost, and everything you need to know about purchasing contacts or glasses. Again, I have never had that explained to us. This is the place to go. You need to check them out. You won't be disappointed.

Super kind and friendly, and fixed my glasses quickly when I was desperate. I appreciate the kind…read moreand thoughtful service.