Question 1

When was Puget Sound Eye Care founded?

Accepted Answer

Puget Sound Eye Care was founded in 1978 by Dr. Melvin Carlson, MD, on N 45th Street in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. Forty-seven years later, his son Dr. Matt Carlson, OD leads the practice alongside five associate optometrists across two offices.

Question 2

Where are the Puget Sound Eye Care offices?

Accepted Answer

Two offices. The original Wallingford office at 2501 N 45th Street, Seattle WA 98103 (open since 1978, Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–3:00pm). And a second office in Eastgate / Factoria, Bellevue at 12402 SE 38th Street, Suite 203, WA 98006 (Monday–Thursday 9:00am–5:30pm, Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, Saturday by appointment).

Question 3

Does Puget Sound Eye Care offer myopia control for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The practice fits four evidence-based myopia control modalities — Stellest™ FDA-cleared spectacle lenses, Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) overnight contact lenses, low-dose atropine drops, and multifocal soft contact lenses. Treatment is chosen for each child based on axial length, refractive error, and family routine. Eligible for children ages 3 and up.

Question 4

Which insurance does Puget Sound Eye Care accept?

Accepted Answer

Medical plans accepted: Regence, BCBS, United Healthcare, Premera, Kaiser, Community Health Plan of WA, Aetna, Cigna, AARP, Molina, Apple Health, First Choice, Medicare, Ambetter, Anthem, Tricare, and Lifewise. Vision plans accepted: MetLife Vision, Vision Service Plan (VSP), EyeMed, and March Vision. FSA and HSA also accepted.

Question 5

Who are the doctors at Puget Sound Eye Care?

Accepted Answer

Six active optometrists, plus the founder emeritus. Dr. Matt Carlson, OD (lead, pediatric and myopia specialist). Dr. Curtis Ono, OD (ocular disease and specialty contact lenses). Dr. Jennifer Andrews, OD (dry eye and complex contact lens fits). Dr. John Tran, OD (comprehensive care, patient education). Dr. Charissa Young, OD, FAAO, FSLS (scleral lens and myopia control, double-fellowship). Dr. Carol Chou, OD (cornea, scleral lens, dry eye, examinations available in Mandarin). Founder Dr. Melvin Carlson, MD is emeritus.

Question 6

Can I be seen for an after-hours eye emergency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For genuine eye and vision emergencies after office hours, an on-call doctor can be paged. Call the Seattle line at (206) 526-5222 — the answering service will page the on-call physician.

Question 7

Are examinations available in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. Carol Chou — a cornea and contact lens residency-trained optometrist — offers full examinations in Mandarin upon request at both the Seattle and Factoria offices.

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