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    Ursa Optical

    5.0 (9 reviews)
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    Eye exams

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    Alaska Eye Care Centers

    Alaska Eye Care Centers

    2.8(51 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$$

    I came to Anchorage in 1979. I went to Alaska Eye Care Center when they first opened. Back then…read morethey were the chic place to go, now, all the original founding doctors are gone, replaced by money hungry grubbers. Gone are the carpeted floors and quiet, spacious exam rooms where the doctors took time to LISTEN to you took the time to answer questions and just plain worked with you. The assistants were all polite and all the assistant pre-doc exam rooms were dark, quiet and private. Now it's a Walmart conveyor belt shakedown business. A bunch of women who, being foreigners, tell you what to do, and when you attempt to explain something, they look at you with glazed eyes, giggle, and ignore you to get the pre-exam done as quickly as possible. The doctors' exam room are small, harsh cubicles with no warmth at all, the doctor who dealt with me machine-gunning questions getting the exam done in as short time as he could, his schedule marked out in 30-minute blocks. The sales associates want to rush you through to buy something, and when you think about making a decision they huff openly being impatient. The one assigned to me was openly rude. I got my prescription and left. Sadly, Alaska Eyecare Centers have fallen far indeed since Dr. Diane Thanephon and they others where there. Sad.

    I have been going to Alaska Eye Care Center for over 35 years. I have never considered switching…read moreproviders or had an unhappy experience with the practice. I trust Dr. Nolan with my eye care. I'm diabetic and appreciate his expertise when examining my eyes! I would recommend Alaska Eye Care to anyone who asks!

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    Accurate Vision Clinic - Dr. Crawford.

    Accurate Vision Clinic

    3.5(17 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I've always been happy with Dr. Crawford, confident he was skilled in his profession. His…read moreassistant this year (I've never seen the same assistant twice) was great. Dr. Crawford is the reason I let my concerns about the rest of the staff slide for many years. This time around, the staff were more condescending, and dismissive then before, and I no longer want to put up with it.

    P.S. In reference to Yelper Elite Toni's latest review on Makar. Just a side note regarding…read moreAccurate Vision: There are no hidden costs here at all, with the billing. During the pre-exam procedure, permission is asked for one particular test; cost approx. 30 dollars out of pocket. And even though I always decline, I appreciate the heads up. I started out as a patient with this clinic when their location was on Northern Lights Blvd., years ago. Then, it was rather like visiting someone's cozy home and provided the Alaskan memories of days gone by. Present day, Accurate Vision is more streamlined, and I'm not sure the word clinic jives up anymore, but no matter. Look for Urgent Care as a prompt to this place's building location which will be on your right while heading North on Minnesota Drive (toward downtown). Enter around the back of the building, and take the elevator which is just inside the door. Dr. Kyle Smith comes recommended in my book. He hasn't steered me wrong (as I have experienced with other eye doctors) thus providing thorough exams and correct prescriptions. His manner is upbeat, kind and professional. I am not too thrilled with the front desk service here, as there is an omnipresent thread of tension, and I don't know why. Also, the service provided with follow up texts after having set up an appointment, definitely needs some polish. I received 4 texts stating that I needed to fill out paperwork. Okay, but one method offered was to be done via a link, on my phone, which didn't work. I texted back that I prefer actual paper in person, and was given the response of yes, that will be fine when I come in. Come to find out, I didn't have to fill out any paperwork at all. (Alrighty then!) I came in for an eye exam 3 days before Christmas. This was not such a great idea on my part. I was burned out and so was the doc. (And most likely for entirely different reasons!) Having done some research, the cost for glasses here are definitely on the high side, so being able to take my script and go, is a big plus re: my budget. As much as I would love to try the glasses here, (and having insurance definitely helps) my wallet is still speaking otherwise! Having been to SO many eye clinics in my lifetime, Accurate Vision has been one of the best for me, if only because of Dr. Kyle Smith.

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