Group Health Eye Care
Optical Centers • Optometry • Ophthalmology • Laser Vision Correction
Group Health Eye Care, which is part of Group Health Cooperative, offers a variety of eye care services including eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, ophthalmology and laser vision correction through 14 locations in Western Washington and Spokane/Coeur d’Alene. There are more than 170 optometrists, ophthalmologists, licensed opticians, and certified technicians at Group Health Eye Care, making it the largest vision care practice in
Optical Shops
Group Health Eye Care offers eyeglasses, sunglasses and specialty glasses, such as safety glasses, through 12 optical shops in Western Washington and Spokane/Coeur d’Alene. Most are located in Group Health medical centers. We blend the latest in lens technology with a host of designer frames, currently 900 in stock at each optical shop. Our licensed dispensing opticians work with individuals to turn eyeglass prescriptions into eyewear that enhances your lifestyle and your look. We guarantee our work, our price and a fast turnaround—typically five business days.
For your convenience, contact lens refills can be easily ordered by phone and mailed to your home. Anyone can purchase glasses or contact lenses from Group Health. And, you do not need an appointment to visit a Group Health optical shop.
Optometry
Group Health optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. They are credentialed and privileged by Group Health to evaluate and treat many eye problems including infections, minor trauma, inflammations, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, using state of the art instruments and techniques. They work closely with primary care providers and ophthalmologists at Group Health to insure excellence and quality in your eye care needs. Optometric services are available in all areas served by Group Health with staff or contracted optometrists.
In addition, some of our Doctors of Optometry specialize in contact lenses and are nationally recognized for their expertise. They will outfit you with a contact lens system that maximizes your comfort, vision and eye health.
View a list of Group Health Eye Care Doctors
Ophthalmology
Group Health ophthalmologists provide comprehensive consultative and surgical services for a variety of eye diseases and problems including cataract, age-related macular degeneration, eye muscle problems, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease. Our board certified ophthalmologists are credentialed and privileged by Group Health and offer diverse backgrounds in ophthalmology subspecialties including cornea, glaucoma, pediatrics, retina, and oculoplastics.
Group Health ophthalmologists work closely with optometrists; primary care providers and other specialists to insure excellence and quality in complex medical and surgical eye care needs. Ophthalmologic consultations are available at several Group Health medical facilities in Western Washington. Contracted ophthalmologists provide consultative and surgical eye care to Group Health members in areas not served by staff ophthalmologists.
Laser Vision Correction
We offer very limited LAKIK surgery (laser-assisted in situ keratomilieusis). If you are interested in laser vision correction, please talk with your Group Health optometrist about whether LASIK might be right for you.
Contracted optometrists and ophthalmologists provide eye care services to Group Health members in areas not served by staff doctors. You can find a contracted eye doctor near you by visiting our Provider Directory on ghc.org.
Group Health Cooperative
Founded in 1947, Group Health Cooperative is a consumer-governed, nonprofit health care system that coordinates care and coverage. Based in Seattle, Wash., Group Health and its subsidiary health carriers, Group Health Options, Inc. and KPS Health Plans, serve more than half a million residents of Washington state and Idaho.
In Washington, Group Health Cooperative offers coordinated-care plans for both groups and individuals, a Medicare plan and a plan for residents who qualify for Healthy Options (Medicaid), Basic Health and the State Children's Health Insurance Plan. Care is provided by Group Health Permanente doctors and other clinicians at Group Health-operated medical facilities. In service areas where Group Health doesn't own facilities and for plans offering more choice, a network of more than 6,000 community clinicians and hospitals meets member health care needs.
Group Health offers its consumers many innovations in health care, including online prescription refills, 24-hour access to a consulting nurse, and an online health questionnaire. Members receiving primary care at a Group health–operated facility also can make appointment requests online, securely e-mail their physician from anywhere in the world, view online lab results, and receive routine care reminders for tests, immunizations or checkups.
For more information, visit us at www.ghc.org.
