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Eye Care Center

Foothills Vision and Eye Care

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712 Whalers Way UNIT A210
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35/100
Needs attention

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 16, 2026

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Foothills Vision and Eye Care — Fort Collins, Colorado
Foothills Vision and Eye Care · 712 Whalers Way UNIT A210

What AI says about Foothills.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked best optometrist in Fort Collins

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Foothills Vision and Eye Care was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

Not named

Asked best optometrist in Fort Collins

Perplexity answered with other businesses. Foothills Vision and Eye Care was not mentioned.

Checked July 17, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best optometrist in Fort Collins

Gemini answered with other businesses. Foothills Vision and Eye Care was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 0 of 3 assistants as of July 17, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Foothills Vision and Eye Care is best known for its exceptional optometry services and a strong reputation for personalized patient care, making it a go-to destination for eye health in Fort Collins.

Optometry in Fort Collins
Optical Services in Fort Collins

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Patients at Foothills Vision and Eye Care describe a generally positive experience, particularly highlighting the professionalism of Dr. Mahaney and Dr. Skrdla. Many appreciate the thoroughness of eye exams and the helpfulness of the staff, although some express frustration with the office's procedures and communication regarding prescriptions.

Consistently praised

Dr. Mahaney's professionalism
Dr. Skrdla's thoroughness
Helpful staff

Recurring complaints

Frustration with prescription delays
Communication issues regarding eye care procedures
Pressure to purchase glasses on-site

The bottom line: Foothills Vision and Eye Care is noted for its knowledgeable doctors but faces criticism for prescription management and customer service inconsistencies.

Foothills Vision and Eye Care — Fort Collins, Colorado
Foothills Vision and Eye Care · 712 Whalers Way UNIT A210

The score, explained

Why 35.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

79% of eye care centers in the registry outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're rarely the name it gives.

Scanned July 16, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
25
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
97
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
51
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
38
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
77

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

4th

of 4 eye care centers in Fort Collins, ranked by AI Score.

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Foothills Vision and Eye Care — Fort Collins, Colorado
Foothills Vision and Eye Care · 712 Whalers Way UNIT A210

The facts

Address712 Whalers Way UNIT A210, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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Questions

About Foothills Vision and Eye Care.

What are the operating hours of Foothills Vision and Eye Care?

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does Foothills Vision and Eye Care accept reservations?

The clinic does not accept reservations; appointments are typically made on a walk-in basis or scheduled in advance.

What is Foothills Vision and Eye Care known for?

The clinic is known for its excellent customer service, knowledgeable staff, and comprehensive eye care, including addressing various vision dilemmas.

Is there parking available at Foothills Vision and Eye Care?

Yes, there is parking available for patients at the clinic's location.

What special features does Foothills Vision and Eye Care offer?

The clinic features a friendly and professional team, with a focus on personalized care and addressing patient concerns effectively.

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