About Alderwood Vision Source
Alderwood Vision Source is a trusted and reputable optometry practice in Lynnwood, providing exceptional eye care services and products since 1980. Their experienced eye doctors, including Dr. McKinney and Dr. Gilbar, offer comprehensive vision examinations and specialize in diagnosing and treating various eye diseases, conditions, and problems. The staff, including Ashlee, are known for their excellent patient care, taking the time to answer questions, provide personalized advice, and make the selection process enjoyable. The office is conveniently located, with a friendly and accommodating front desk team. The practice has a long history of serving the community, with many patients returning for decades. Recent reviews mention that the staff is friendly and efficient, and that the doctors, such as Dr. Joshua, are fantastic with children, making checkups stress-free. Patients appreciate the knowledgeable and informative care provided by the doctors. However, some feedback indicates that the optical department has faced challenges lately, with opticians sometimes appearing unfriendly and not well qualified. There have been issues with glasses prescriptions, including incorrect measurements and delays in getting proper lenses. Despite these concerns, many still find the practice to be a good choice for eye care, especially for family visits and pediatric appointments.
My wife and I were scheduled to take a cruise out of Seattle leaving 8/15/2025 to Alaska. The evening before we were going to depart, her eye became red and runny. We thought she had pink eye and we would not be able to board the ship. I took her to an Urgent care and the ARNP referred us to Alderwood Vision Source. They were able to work her into the schedule at 11 AM. Dr. Jacob Gilbar looked at her and immediately knew it was not pink eye, it was an eye hemorrhage, told us not to worry and wrote us a letter verifying that she was not contagious and safe to travel. From the scheduler to reception through Dr Gilbar this facility operated with compassion, concern...read full review
I have been going to this practice for 35 years or so, when it was run by Dr Hyde and Dr Pfieffer. During this period, their practice was absolutely first rate. Both were terrific optometrists to interact with. Since the time they both retired, I feel that the practice has taken a slight downward trend.
The optical department has bottomed out, with opticians that are unfriendly and don't seem well qualified in their field. If I could rate this department separately as one star, I would. The last two times I have gotten new glasses prescribed did not go well.
The first incident, I had to debate with the appointed optician at the time, that the glasses were...read full review
My daughter and I had an excellent experience ..... Everyone was friendly and efficient From the front desk ladies, and the young lady that took time to help my daughter pick out her glasses. Doctor Brooks was very knowledgeable and informative. We will be back !!!