Pacific Northwest Eye - Tacoma
Ophthalmology
3602 S 19th St
Tacoma,
WA
98405
(253) 759-5555
Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
Since 1995, Pacific Northwest Eye Associates has provided outstanding comprehensive vision care services to residents of Pierce County and surrounding communities. Whether you're undergoing the latest microsurgical procedure in our state-of-the-art Surgery Center or coming in for a routine eye exam, the skilled physicians and caring staff are with you every step of the way. If you need glasses or contact lenses, our Optical Shop features one of the largest selections in the South Sound at prices that will fit any budget.
Services
- Bladeless Lasik
- Cataract Co-Management
- Cataract Surgery
- Cataracts
- Contact Lenses
- Cornea & Contact Lenses
- Corneal Surgery
- Corneal Ulcers
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Care
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye Management
- Eye Exam
- Eye Trauma
- General Optometry
- Glaucoma
- ICL
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration Therapy
- Medical & Surgical Eye Care (including Laser Treatment)
- Ocular Disease
- Ophthalmology
- Optical
- Optician
- PRK
- Refractive Surgery
- Retinal + Vitreous Disorders
- Retinal Disorders
- Routine Eye Exams
- Treatment for Cataract
Languages
- English
Insurance
- Most insurance accepted
Payments
- Care Credit
- Cash
- Check
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Staff
Amber Schmidt
Certifications & Memberships


5 stars Karen W Featured review
Dr Alvarez is extremely informative as well as encouraging about my personal eye health. After years of surgeries, I’ve found highly trained, knowledgeable, compassionate specialists who provide what others did not.! I recommend them wholeheartedly for exceptional eye health!! You can trust them!!
5 stars Karen V Customer since 2009
Heather is the best at adjusting my glasses !!
5 stars Allan B Customer since 2023
Dr. Patel is great. Enjoyed my visit.
5 stars Phyllis M Customer since 2013
Removed the cataracts was great . Can see so much better.
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
It was the most efficient, positive medical experience from the beginning to the end. Everyone I dealt with was so posi ... Read More
5 stars John W Customer since 2021
Pacific Northwest Eye is always very efficient, all of the staff are friendly, and the doctors are superb
5 stars William J Customer since 2001
Quality eye examination. Dr. Chiu thoroughly answers any concerns.
5 stars Andrew G Customer since 2001
The whole experience was first rate. the pre-appointment communication was good. The appointment was on time. All the ... Read More
5 stars Kathleen S Customer since 2021
Staff is always pleasant. Wait time was acceptable.
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Great!!!!!!
5 stars Samantha B Customer since 2018
Good customer service. In and out in a timely matter.
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