Drs Grimes Kornmesser & Associates

Dr Jim Grimes has been my «go to» Optometrist for excellent refraction for many years now. I have severe glaucoma which necessitated me having to also see Ophthalmologists for various surgeries over the years. Those other clinics also do refraction by qualified technicians but I prefer to be evaluated by an experienced Optometrist. Dr. Grimes is the best in our area.

I like the gals at the who run the exams, the doctor is a great doctor but the little old lady at the front is very scattered and obnoxious. Hopefully next time I go there, it will be her day off!

Before walking in, I was excited to be getting my exam and some new glasses for the first time in three years. Then I walked in. No one greeted me. I was ignored, in fact, despite someone walking up to the desk and shuffling some papers right in front of me, until I signed in. Still the person at the desk didn’t look at or speak to me, just took the clipboard and checked a computer.
After I was finally addressed, told to wait, and then taken back to get my eyes checked, I did not walk into any sort of exam room. There were papers and exam equipment on tables scattered about a poorly lit room. It looked as if they had just moved in. After the person from the front desk had done several preliminary tests, I waited in an office for the doctor. His ‘bed’side manner consisted mostly of sounding like he was reading a dreadfully boring script to a three year old.
During the time I was there, I witnessed at least seven HIPAA violations. I could recite over half a dozen of their patients and their diagnoses.
After all this was done, I was taken over to the shop area to pick out some frames. The saleslady would NOT leave me alone, constantly thrusting frames at me, saying «These are really ‘in’ right now!» while I attempted to convey that I wished to browse and select frames for myself. I left without new glasses. I will not be going back.

Having only had one vision exam 12 years ago, I don’t have much basis for comparison to other optometrists. I’m not sure if the battery of machines his staff ran me through is normal, but it sure seemed thorough and up-​to-​date. His «bedside» manner is best described as steady-​eddy. You may need to speak up if you have questions. Per the diplomas on the wall he apparently is the past president of the Washington State Optometrist Association so you’ll likely be in competent hands.
His office staff was very friendly and helpful.
Also, one word: ducks. You’ll understand if you go.