Oceanclear Eyecare

Great experience. Way better than Costco eye care. The Oceanclear staff & Dr was very friendly and good at communicating. I loved their frame selection. The office is in a convenient location and they have great hours for working professionals. I already told my husband to go there after I returned from my first appt.

I first came here due to very itchy eyes. It was the result of staring too long at a screen with not enough sleep (yay to working full-​time while getting a master’s degree). While there were no bookings available, since it was a medical issue, I was able to get checked right away. Dr. Kuo carefully assessed my irritation, explained the temporary condition going on in depth, and prescribed me with some eye drops and not wearing contacts. The turnaround time was about 3 weeks, and by 2 weeks my eyes were feeling nearly back to normal!
Since then, I’ve also gotten my annual eye checkup and ordered contacts. The appointment went well, with Dr. Kuo taking time to check whether my vision may have changed in one eye by letting me try on a couple of contact prescriptions during my appointment. Her attention to detail is superb and much appreciated. Ordering the contacts was very easy as well; just order during your appointment or over the phone and pick it up in a few business days.
Nice staff, amazing service, with a very modern waiting area. Dr. Kuo is extremely knowledgeable. And what I appreciate most is how informative she is, answering any questions I have by providing a lot of information. Happy to call this my primary eyecare clinic!

Very great location, staff, and Dr. Kuo is very passionate about her work. Personally, I just had a very bad experience.
Before coming to Oceanclear, my previous optometrist was very sassy and rude. I had an eye infection (that kept disappearing and reappearing from what my previous optometrist said), and my eyes were super dry. Trying to find a pair of contacts that suited all my needs was IMPOSSIBLE.
For about 5 – 6 months, I would return to the optometrist to trial another pair of contacts. I even went to a cornea specialist to address my eye problems (in which they gave me more eye drops), by the end of the 6 months I had tried and used about 7 different eye drops (which were pricey as heck, mainly for a college student).
At the end of the contacts fitting, the finalized contacts were okay. My dry eye problem was left unresolved, and my cornea problem (which was never fully explained to me) apparently just disappeared?
Would definitely recommend this place to others! Great service, very cute office and a wide arrange of glasses (although some are overpriced). Plus, their contacts shipped really fast. Received them in about two days.

This was one of the best optometrist office visits I have ever had. This was my first visit. They know how to make very good use of your time and are very caring and helpful. I was greeted immediately and did the preliminary screenings with M. (Sorry, forgot the name.) It wasn’t long before I then saw the optometrist, Wendy. Very thorough and pleasant checking of my vision. While my eyes were dilating they explained the insurance benefits and showed me frames to try. Then I finished the exam with Dr. Wendy. I felt very comfortable with all the staff. I felt they were there to help and make my visit as pleasant as possible. I highly recommend them. I was able to find a stylish frame at no extra charge. They also have some great designer frames.

I was referred here from my daughter’s doctor since I was not satisfied with there previous referral. They have fast, efficient, and friendly staff and a lot more child friendly. After getting her in, they where kind enough to get me in and out as well. I found glasses for less then $ 100 more, after insurance, which is a deal since my last pair, elsewhere, cost me $ 300 out of pocket, not a brand name and I’m not to fond of them either. They work fast but straight to the point. I live all they way in Seattle making it quite a drive, but I will be going here from now on :)

Very nice staff. Enjoyed my exam with Dr. Wendy. First time needing progressive lenses and Dr. Wendy explained the entire process. I would definitely recommend others to this eye clinic. My only recommendation is for more choices in frames.

This is my eye doctor going on three years now. The office is clean and neat. The exam is orderly and efficient. Wendy is kind and gentle and great at answering questions. There’s a decent selection of glasses to choose from. Many are under $ 100. The other staff are friendly too. Even when I had complicated double coverage they were able to answer questions tell me exactly what my portion would be.

It was my first time here, and I was running 15 mins late. The receptionist was very accommodating about it, and I didn’t have to reschedule, which was super nice! Dr. Kuo was extremely nice and thorough with my exam — making sure my prescriptions are correct. Would recommend to anyone!

Oh man, this place is so stylish it belongs in New York or L.A. I’m not sure which. But, definitely not the kind of place you expect to see tucked away in Renton. So, let me tell you the random story of how I ended up getting a pair of Kate Spade frames here:

I have a friend with disabilities, who uses a wheelchair, and is on Washington State managed medicaid. Unfortunately, his life hasn’t provided for him the same opportunities as mine, so unlike me he hasn’t had access to medical care. While I’ve been helping out with achieving more stability in his life, one of our tasks was finding him an eyecare provider. It has been about seven years since he had seen an optometrist. I called a lot of offices seeking someone in the Renton area to see him and was met either with an «Ugh, Medicaid» turnaway or an acceptance with a serious dose of attitude that let me know he was not going to get good care. Nope — not going to take him to a place with attitude and no sympathy that sometimes life doesn’t work out perfectly for every person (especially from the receptionist! WHAT? as if you’re the one being reimbursed!).
When I called Oceanclear the person I spoke to was incredibly nice and scheduled my friend to be seen the very soon even though he’s on Coordinated Care of Washington. We met Dr.Kuo. She was also incredibly nice. And my friend got the eyeglasses prescription he had been sorely needing for years. I don’t know if it’s that they didn’t have any Medicaid approved frames or they just assumed he wanted to order the frames online as he asked for the pupillary distance.
I’m a Dr. Paul Farmer junkie, «Infections and Inequality», «commitment to public health» person –so — not that I always choose my providers based on their commitment to public health but, Dr. Kuo’s attitude, on top of her taking Medicaid, created serious positive notes in my book.
I have private health insurance and also needed new glasses, so, even though I live out of state and am only in the Seattle area episodically, I felt like this place was definitely going to be the right place to go. I also believe that most good you do in the world works its way back to you. So, I wanted to support a business that supported my friend.
[As for my experience]:
[Dr.Wendy]
The coolest! In addition to my glasses I also maintain a contact prescription. I had previously had my contact prescription changed (against my will) in the last year by a very insistent optometrist that raised my script two ticks (–3.00 to –3.50) despite my saying that that prescription «felt weird» and later would go on to give me headache. Dr. Wendy reduced it to a much more tolerable –3.25. And I’m proud to say I’m seeing clearly, reading normally, and not at all bothered with headaches while doing so! There was also no weird pressure for the letters I inevitably read wrong or any issues around scripting lenses despite my astigmatism. Total good experience all around.
[Office Staff]
My experience here was a little mixed. Manager Nita and the other assistant (didn’t catch her name) were super friendly. However, having previously experienced the «typing-​unclarified-​sums-​into-​calculator» syndrome optometrist offices often suffer from, I brought a print out of my most current benefit information my insurer’s website. including the maximum a participating office can charge for each additional add on.
«Somehow», despite the other assistant getting the insurer’s binder that listed prices, minimum and maximum for add ons, the amount Nita added up on the calculator and then paper was more than the insurer agreement re: charges.
I pointed this out and Nita proceeded to redo the math multiple times until she said «Ugh. I can’t do math today.» and pushed the paper away to the other assistant to add. The engineer in me cringed. Math is essential! I really didn’t want to cause a controversy during an experience that had otherwise been really positive though. I do not believe that in the end I was overcharged but, this was certainly not the most seamless checkout experience I’ve ever experienced.
Kudos to the other assistant for taking over and apologies I do not remember your name. In the future, a computer billing program that itemizes add-on’s on the bill, as per individual insurer, would be greatly appreciated. Commercial products like this already exist. This wouldn’t allow for «wiggle» room in adding up the bill, which I’m sure is a negative from a profit perspective. But, it would facilitate consumer trust in the office, as well as the ability to compare the bill to the maximum amount allowable by insurance. I like to be fabu-​less on a budget. But, I’m still on a budget and already pay for insurance I have every intent on using!
[Overall impression]:
A++. I love this place. If I’m still traveling to the greater King county area next time I need glasses I will surely be back. Dr. Kuo is top-​notch and I’m going to chalk the billing up to a snafu this time.

Dr. Wendy is one of favorite eye doctors in the area. She’s super quick and easy but also careful and thorough with her check ups. Appointment scheduling can be a little difficult but no biggy, just doesn’t work out if you are in need of an eye exam asap. They have a big selection on designer glasses and sunglasses. The office is very cozy and beautiful, I love it!

Wendy has been my primary optometrist for a few years. She is very intelligent and has a great personality. The environment in the office is very cozy and has a home feel every time I come in for an exam. Wendy spends about an hour thoroughly examining my eyes and answering all my questions and concerns. You can definitely trust Dr. Kuo with your eyes. Oceanclear Eyecare has a great selection for both vision and sunglasses at a very affordable price. I definitely recommend checking out this clinic and scheduling your next eye appoint with Dr. Kuo.

Dr. Kuo deserves all of the glowing review she’s received. I’ve been with her practice for two years, she has a pleasant bedside manner and you feel confident that she knows what she’s doing. I also had several concerns and she addressed them so well and gave me suggestions without forcing them on me. I’m glad to have found Dr. Kuo and will make Oceanclear my go to optometrist!

Very thorough exam with clear explanation of my benefits and options. Dr. Wendy and her staff are professional and very helpful. I highly recommend this clinic.

I’ve been having problems with my eyes for many years and finally my husband convinced me to go in and see Dr. Kuo.
I’m very pleased with all the staff working at Oceanclear Eyecare. They’re very professional and friendly. Dr. Kuo is not only beautiful but very intelligent. She was able to diagnose why I was getting dizzy with my prior glasses and took the time to ensure I got new glasses with the correct prescription. I definitely recommend Oceanclear Eyecare to anyone who is looking for a good optical clinic.

Professional and courteous staff. They have a good selection of frames too.

Thanks for letting me come in on short notice and had a great experience. Receptionist was friendly and doctor was very informative. In a world of busy people and businesses they not only got me in on short notice but got me in even sooner because I told them I was in a rush. Without a hint of negativity! Thank you!

Oceanclear eyecare is fantastic! The staff was friendly and the facilities and décor was inviting and upscale. Dr. Kuo was very professional and knowledgable and took the time to diagnose and explain a scratch that was on my cornea. The care seemed to go above any other eye doctor I have visited in the past, it wasn’t just «Here’s your prescription, see you next time». Oh, and did I mention Dr. Kuo was easy on the eyes?

Who would have thought this place existed in the Highlands?! Beautiful décor, professional and personable staff, I just want to stay here a little longer even after my appointment was done! Oh, and a cute kids’ corner with toys for different ages, as well as super cute frames for the little ones!

These ladies were great. The selection is very good quality, attractive and unique (not like a lot of the garbage I saw at lensecrafters.) The prices were fantastic too.
I was looking for a very specific Prada frame; I found some online and sent them the item# & brand and they managed to order the exact pair. Perfection. Not only were they the only provider (out of the 300 Spectera/​United Health Care providers) who actually responded to me, but the service was top notch.
I came all the way down to Renton from Downtown Seattle and still cant recommend them enough.

Dr. Wendy Kuo and her staff are super friendly and very welcoming. They also have great selection on glasses as well. She is now my primary eye doctor!