Business Details
35 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Eye Care Specialists in Bellevue
Founded in 1991, Northwest Vision Institute has been dedicated to providing advanced vision correction solutions and comprehensive eye care to patients in Bellevue and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical professionals utilizes cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized treatments for conditions ranging from cataracts and dry eye to myopia management. We specialize in procedures such as EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange, and dropless cataract surgery, ensuring patients achieve optimal visual outcomes. Our commitment to innovation extends to aesthetics services, including Botox and skincare treatments, under the leadership of our board-certified providers.With two locations and an on-site ambulatory surgery center, we offer convenient, holistic care tailored to individual needs. Our practice emphasizes patient education, employing the latest research to guide treatment decisions and improve long-term eye health. We actively engage with the local community through outreach programs while maintaining a focus on accessibility through preferred provider partnerships with major vision insurance plans. Our team's decades of collective experience, combined with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, positions us as a trusted leader in comprehensive eye care and vision correction.
Services
EVO ICL
Cataract Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Myopia Management
Dry Eye Treatment
Aesthetics Services
Routine Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Optical Services
BlephEx Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in advanced vision correction and eye care.
- Our team includes board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists with specialized training.
- We operate an on-site ambulatory surgery center for enhanced convenience and efficiency.
- Our practice offers comprehensive dry eye treatments including Lipiflow and Optilight IPL.
- We provide personalized myopia management programs for children starting at age 6.
What people say
Excellent pre and post op care
Totally painless surgery
Awesome post surgery vision
Professional and informative staff
Highly recommend Dr. Gilbert
Services
EVO ICL
EVO ICL is a vision correction procedure that implants a tiny lens inside the eye to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism. This minimally invasive surgery provides long-lasting results without removing corneal tissue. Patients enjoy rapid recovery and exceptional visual clarity, making it ideal for those unsuitable for LASIK.
Cataract Surgery
Our cataract surgery removes clouded natural lenses and replaces them with advanced technology intraocular lenses. Performed in our on-site surgery center, this outpatient procedure corrects vision issues like presbyopia and astigmatism. Dropless techniques minimize post-operative medication requirements for patient convenience.
Dry Eye Treatment
We offer comprehensive dry eye solutions including Lipiflow, BlephEx, and Optilight IPL treatments. Our approach combines in-office procedures with personalized at-home management plans using premium supplements and artificial tears. This dual strategy addresses both symptoms and underlying causes of chronic dry eye.
Myopia Management
Our specialized program slows myopia progression in children through orthokeratology lenses, soft contact lenses, and atropine therapy. Starting as young as six, these evidence-based treatments reduce long-term risks of severe eye conditions while improving current visual acuity without constant corrective wear.
Aesthetics Services
Led by a board-certified provider, our aesthetics clinic offers Botox injections and skincare consultations. We combine medical expertise with cosmetic treatments like Optilight IPL to enhance natural beauty while addressing functional concerns such as eyelid drooping and skin texture irregularities.
People
Michael J. Gilbert
Medical Director
Board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience in cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Gilbert has performed thousands of successful vision correction procedures and leads our surgical team with a focus on precision and patient safety.
Abigail Bracken
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in facial aesthetics and skincare. Dr. Bracken brings advanced clinical expertise to our aesthetics clinic, offering personalized treatments that combine cosmetic enhancement with functional eye health considerations.
Jing Wickenburg
Optometrist
Experienced optometrist providing comprehensive eye exams and vision care. Dr. Wickenburg specializes in pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients while managing routine and medical eye health needs for long-term visual wellness.
Christina Farag
Optometrist
Skilled optometrist with expertise in contact lens fittings and myopia management. Dr. Farag develops customized treatment plans for children and adults, focusing on slowing vision deterioration and optimizing corrective solutions.
Stephanie Kitamura
Optometrist
Dedicated optometrist with 18+ years of patient care experience. Dr. Kitamura provides thorough eye examinations and personalized vision correction recommendations, earning consistent patient praise for her compassionate, detail-oriented approach to eye health management.
Questions
What vision correction options are available besides LASIK?
We offer EVO ICL implantable lenses, refractive lens exchange, and advanced cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses for patients unsuitable for LASIK procedures.
Do you treat children's vision issues?
Yes, we provide comprehensive myopia management programs starting at age 6 using orthokeratology lenses, soft contact lenses, and atropine therapy to slow vision deterioration.
What dry eye treatments do you offer?
Our dry eye center provides Lipiflow, BlephEx, Optilight IPL, and Optiplus RF treatments alongside personalized at-home care plans using specialized supplements and artificial tears.
Are your surgeons board-certified?
Yes, our medical director is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience in refractive and cataract surgery, supported by qualified optometric specialists.
Do you accept vision insurance?
We are preferred providers for VSP, United Healthcare Vision, Premera, and Davis for Boeing members, with staff available to help maximize your vision care benefits.
Can I schedule online?
Yes, our website offers online scheduling for appointments, with urgent medical concerns directed to our main phone line for immediate assistance from our care team.
Reviews (5)
William Branvold
Apr 05, 2022
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Following a diagnosis of cataracts, Dr. Gilbert perform lens replacement surgery - the resulting improvement in my vision was astonishing.beyond that, my entire experience at Northwest Vision Institute was exceptional - from front desk to intake exam to billing/insurance arrangement to followup vision exams - staff and care was exceptional. I dare say this was the best healthcare experience I have ever had. I cannot recommend this group highly enough.
Elbe Akman
Apr 05, 2022
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I have been using prescription glasses since i was 11 years old. I knew my eye test is due because it was getting difficult to read billboards etc. I was hoping the doctor will do the vision test but instead a young technician did it. I have taken the prescription to the Lenscrafters got my glasses the next week but i couldn't get use to it after using it for 3 weeks. That's very unusual because it usually takes me only 1 week to get use to it, max!
I have complained about it they have tried to adjust it first and then they have even replaced the lenses. However after 6 months I still have problem with BOTH reading and distance glasses. I suspect the prescription is the problem not the lenses. I give credit for their thorough eye health check that is being done by the doctor itself using up to date devices etc. I have wasted about $2700 and i need to start all over again. I will never use this clinic again.
I have complained about it they have tried to adjust it first and then they have even replaced the lenses. However after 6 months I still have problem with BOTH reading and distance glasses. I suspect the prescription is the problem not the lenses. I give credit for their thorough eye health check that is being done by the doctor itself using up to date devices etc. I have wasted about $2700 and i need to start all over again. I will never use this clinic again.
Doukimo
Mar 14, 2022
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Dr. Michael Gilbert is quite a magician! I am so pleased with the cataract surgery he performed on my eyes in February. My vision is back to 20/20 and now I can restore the font size on my computer monitor to normal non-magnified size, comfortably read my mobile with no reading glasses and drive at night with very clear vision. I do see sporadic brighter circles around some upcoming car headlights, but it is actually pleasant rather than annoying.
Mindy Matuszak
Feb 20, 2022
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I cannot say enough about the entire staff at Northwest Vision Institute. From my first call to schedule with the front desk who was so warm and cordial, to the person who ran a million tests on me, to the actual doctor, Dr. Michael. I cannot thank them enough for digging in, taking extra time, correctly diagnosing me when two other doctors had blown me off. Dr. Michael J. Gilbert saved my life. I owe them all a debt of graditude which I can never repay.
Once they received a diagnosis from the doctor they referred me to, they called just to check in on me. Who does that these days? Decent, honest, caring people. Please go directly here if you have any issues with your eyes. Do not give up, persevere. They did and I'm still here as a result.
Once they received a diagnosis from the doctor they referred me to, they called just to check in on me. Who does that these days? Decent, honest, caring people. Please go directly here if you have any issues with your eyes. Do not give up, persevere. They did and I'm still here as a result.
Emily McHugh
Feb 17, 2022
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What an AMAZING experience to have my annual eye exam with Dr Wickenberg and the wonderful staff at NWVI! They are so thorough, friendly, timely, and trustworthy for all my ocular needs! They are true experts in caring for dry eye, changes in vision with aging, and ensuring the comprehensive health of my eye is top-notch! Thank you for another great visit! their customer service cannot be beaten!
