Ballard Optical Ps

11/26/09

Worth every penny!!!

by Jaw at Citysearch

I have spent years dealing with contacts that never quite fit right and optometrists who made me feel like I was a "problem" patient. According to them my expectations were too high and I just needed to accept that this was as good as it would get. I dreaded going to the optometrist.

All that changed with Dr. Kimpton! Finally I have contacts that correct my vision and fit perfectly! I couldn't be happier with the contacts and with Dr. Kimpton. OUTSTANDING! Dr. Kimpton will be my optometrist from here on out.

• Pros: Experience
• Cons: None

08/18/06

High prices for eye test - be aware!

by janeha at Citysearch

Anyone going to Dr. Klimpton should be aware that they'll pay a significantly higher price for eye tests and contact lens fitting than elsewhere! I only discovered this after my insurance company declined the majority of the payments because the amounts were considered "over usual, customary and reasonable." When I did a little more research I discovered Ballard Optical charges over $100 more than Market Optical and Greenwood Optical. The staff are great and Dr Klimpton seems to do a good job (he's a little old school so his 'bedside manner' isn't great) but it wasn't worth the additional $180 plus it cost me.

• Pros: Good staff and good service
• Cons: Expensive compared to other opticians