(206) 784-2090
1719 NW Market St
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6686
-122.3793
Neighborhoods: Adams, Ballard
BALLARD OPTICAL
Last updated 4.01.09
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
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








