I have nothing but rave reviews for Dr. Grendahl's office. I was almost legally blind a few years…read moreago--that is until I had the LASIK surgery done at this office. It has been 7 years now and I still have perfect vision. No glasses, no contacts--I'm in heaven! The procedure itself was fast (less than 30 seconds per eye) and the staff was incredibly competent and nice. I think they could tell I was nervous (who wouldn't be?!) because they made sure I was very comfortable and explained the whole process over and over again. If you qualify for LASIK, this is the place in Anchorage to go get the procedure done.

From the owner: Established in 1977, Grendahl Eye Associates offers comprehensive eye-care for the purpose of…read moremaking a difference in the lives of Alaskans. We strive to serve the ongoing needs of our patients in a manner that strengthens our reputation as Alaska's premier provider of complete Ophthalmic care.

Dr. Morgan is the best opthalmologist, glaucoma specialist, eye surgeon in Anchorage. She is…read moretotally dedicated to providing quality care to her patients. She goes above and beyond what is required for patient health and well-being. She is knowledgeable, professional, caring, personable, and skilled at providing opthalmic services. I have never been treated by a more compassionate, skilled, thorough, result-oriented Dr. anywhere. I would trust Dr. Morgan to take on and solve the most complex eye problems without hesitation. She is absolutely the best of the best!

I'm re-writing this review, because once again YELP has removed a perfectly valid review for an…read moreexcellent service. I've been a patient of Dr. Bancroft even since my old doctor retired about 10 years ago. I looked for, and found a single doctor office with personal, attentive service with Dr. Bancroft. My husband and I actually like Dr. Bancroft BETTER than our old doctor. He does some pretty cool, thorough tests our previous doc never did, and there's no additional charges. He's EXTREMELY THOROUGH and friendly. He's staff has their act together as well. He also has a second location in the valley, which is convenient for people around the region. I'm surprised more people don't know about Dr. Bancroft, he's a best kept secret when it comes to eye care!

Dr Nyboer probably has more experience than any opthomologists in town, which makes his diagnostic…read moreskills superb! I highly recommend him.

They were very fast communicating with me. They saw me right away and gave me an immediate referral.read more

As far as I know these are the only retinal specialists in Alaska . They also specialize in…read morecataract surgery . I haven't heard anything bad about the doctors . I have been there twice for exams . I can't complain about the care I have received and my questions were answered appropriately . I didn't have to wait too long to be seen. On the down side they manually tested my eye pressure for macular deterioration . ( actually touched my eyeball ) I don't know of any other eye care office that doesn't have the more modern machine that shoots a spurt of air into your eye . I was also underwhelmed by the whole appearance of the office . I don't think they ever put a lot of effort into assuring that the waiting patients were comfortable or that the waiting area was ascetically pleasing . They haven't changed anything since they initially moved in . I was also concerned that several of the receptionists were coughing . I think they could invest some of their profit into all of these things . I

Dr. Shatten is very nice and knowledgeable but they are constantly running behind but schedule…read moretheir appointments 10 min apart. My last appointment I waited 1.5 hours to be seen. I get running behind but maybe call ahead and tell me to come in later so I don't have to waste hours of my day for a 10 min appointment

VA beneficiaries beware. I had a referral, but I was turned away from care at the decision of a…read morebilling specialist for not agreeing to sign their inappropriate financial agreement. I am concerned that she is preying on other veterans. The form I was asked to sign for care under a VA Community Care Network referral stated that medical insurance coverage is between me and my insurance company, that they are not "party" to that contract, that I would be responsible for balance if denied by my insurance, and that I would be responsible for the timely payment of my account. This may apply for certain health 'insurance' plans, but I can assure you this is not appropriate for veterans being referred in the community care network under the VA medical benefit. Ophthalmic Associates, TriWest is the company that manages the VA community care network here in Alaska, and there is no way that they would have been able to assign my referral to Ophthalmic Associates if there was no contract between you two. If your staff member who claimed to have 20+ years of billing and coding experience thinks that turning someone away from medical care for refusing to sign her illegal form is appropriate, then your medical providers should evaluate who they have on their payroll and the ethics which your group is operating under. If she is still employed there, I am grateful that your practice was not involved in my medical care. I desire integrity in my medical providers. Nothing on the TriWest website indicates that you have any right to bill a veteran in any way, shape, or form when they are receiving care under a community care referral/authorization. https://www.triwest.com/en/provider-handbook/billing-and-claims/#:~:text=Payments%20made%20by%20TriWest%20or,a%20Veteran's%20episode%20of%20care

Dr. Laura Sifferman at Katmai in Anchorage is compassionate towards her patients. She is very…read morethorough and tests all different avenues to make sure you're well taken care of. My family and I have been very pleased with the quality of her work and care. Dr. Sifferman worked directly with my physical therapist to bring even more balance to my body for optimal whole body wellness and function. Amazing! Thank you, Dr. Sifferman.

Dr. Lentfer! This amazing woman is so Talented, kind and…read morejust a good human in our world! Thank you for what you do...educate, help make life more enjoyable, all with a beautiful spirit and smile.

I had cataract surgery in both eyes. I was treated with respect and compassion. All of my…read morequestions and concerns were addressed. I felt cared for and my surgeon Dr. Michael was great. He took the time to explain the procedure before I went back. I would definitely recommend them. Scheduling with Sarah and transportation with Jeffery were also handled very efficiently, very kind.

The waiting room is beautiful…read more The first time I went there, they ran us through like cattle, 10 at a time to be taken in the back and then out the door and then the next 10. it didn't feel very personal. They they not really interacted with me. They just said, open your eyes. Be still. I was informed by them five years ago they were the only ones in the state that does the surgery. So I had to do it with them. They charged me $1880 for their facility fee. On top of my copay. My insurance won't pay their facility fee. This fall I had secondary cataracts that had to be removed Again they told me the same thing and recharging me the same price I called around, talk to my insurance and found a minimum of 10 other doctors in this town that will do that surgery and charge my insurance without me having to pay a huge facility fee... I don't think it's fair, especially to the elderly who are living on Medicare. The people the front desk were very nice.

This a very professional practice as a father/daughter opthomalogist team of doctors. They and…read moretheir staff are friendly and warm. They are also thorough. I had an accident at home that injured my left eye and they've continued to manage my care as my sight improves. Extremely satisfied and impressed. Kmack in Wasilla

I'm torn about Valley Eye Associates. I had made an appointment right about the time the hunker…read moredown order was starting to lift, as I had been extending my one a day contacts well past the "one day" mark due to all the craziness going on. They were the only place that could get me in as soon as possible, and that was 3 weeks out. I was a new self pay patient since I have become a stay at home mom and no longer have insurance through my previous employer. I have had contacts/glasses since grade school and am very familiar with costs of contacts and office visits but even so I called around and asked about self pay costs and although this place quoted me the highest, they were the only ones that could get me in the "quickest." I thought there would be no way that my visit would be more than $300 just based off of my prior experiences at other eye care facilities. Boy was I wrong. The cost of the visit, although it was very thorough, was $450! Outrageous. This did not include anything other than the exam itself. I had to pay an additional $100 to fill my contact prescription and I thought I would check out some lenses as I'm due for a new pair of glasses they quoted me $450! I'll stick to getting my exam at another facility next time as I learned my lesson the hard way. If you have insurance, great! If you don't, you might want to take your business elsewhere because the average price at most offices for an exam is $250. Lesson learned.

**update: I neglected to include that once, my contacts were STOLEN from my building. I called…read moreDimond Vision in a tizzy; they offered to replace them FREE of cost. I don't understand the negative reviews. I've gone here for years and had the best service. They are the best. --- Dr. Dobson is the best. And I've lived in big cities. YES, you will generally wait ~1 hr for your appointment, BUT he is considered the best in Anchorage. And this does mean he takes his time with you, TOO. Your appointment will not be rushed. Also, he has fit me and family in after-hours. He loves the cutting edge and is always getting new tech every few years. Unlike other places, every client at every visit goes into their "dark room," which has all the fancy tech (like 5+ machines). I like all the fancy tests done on my eyes. When you come here over time, you can see any changes in your vision, eyeball shape (very expensive machine, I asked questions about it), etc. Dr. D was able to diagnose a young girl with cancer really early, based off something he saw in these tests. This was before other doctors caught it. He is good at what he does and always tries to stay ahead of the curve. He's always reading and studying things. As a major plus, this place is incredibly hygienic. They wipe everything down all the time, which I appreciate, since I'm putting my face near/on it. People have asked on this Yelp page why his exams are more expensive. It's probably because (1) the extra technology and results received from it; (2) supply and demand. He is always booked and always has well-paying clients. Most of his clients come as referrals. That's how we found out about this place. If he lost clients over cost and couldn't run the business, he would have to decrease prices or shutdown (econ 101). I've since moved away to a big city, and the reason I'm writing this now is because I'm having trouble finding another doctor just like him. I wish there were more Dr. Ds around.

No one answers the phone. They charged me $60 for contact at fitting fee but I've worn the same…read moreexact contacts for over 15 years. The new owners have ruined what was once a great business. I was a patient here for over 25 years but I'm moving on.