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Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo

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909 E San Marnan Dr
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51/100
Mixed

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

Verified July 10, 2026

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Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo — Waterloo, Iowa
Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo · 909 E San Marnan Dr

What AI says about Cedar.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 eye care center in Waterloo

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo was not mentioned.

Checked July 10, 2026

Perplexity

Not named

Asked best eye care center in Waterloo

Perplexity answered with other businesses. Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo was not mentioned.

Checked July 10, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best eye care center in Waterloo

Gemini answered with other businesses. Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo was not mentioned.

Checked July 10, 2026

Named by 0 of 3 assistants as of July 10, 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.

Cedar Valley Eye Care is best known for its experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists who deliver thorough eye care and effective treatments, including cataract surgery.

Optometrists in Waterloo
Waterloo Iowa Optometrist
Ophthalmologist in Waterloo Iowa

What people keep saying.3

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

Customers at Cedar Valley Eye Care describe a professional and efficient experience, often highlighting the thoroughness and clarity of doctors like Dr. Puk and Dr. Miller. Many appreciate the kind and caring approach of the staff, as well as the timely service during appointments.

Consistently praised

Dr. Puk's cataract surgery
Dr. Miller's thorough treatments
Timely appointment scheduling
Efficient office procedures
Kind and caring staff

Recurring complaints

Poor phone customer service

The bottom line: Cedar Valley Eye Care is distinguished by its knowledgeable doctors and efficient service, though some customers have reported issues with phone interactions.

Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo — Waterloo, Iowa
Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo · 909 E San Marnan Dr

The score, explained

Why 51.4

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.

Higher than 55% of eye care centers in the registry.

Scanned July 10, 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.
100
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.
91
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
59
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
84
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
54
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
61

What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation 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.

Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo — Waterloo, Iowa
Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo · 909 E San Marnan Dr

The facts

Address909 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702, 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 – 3:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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Questions

About Cedar Valley Eye Care - Waterloo.

What are the operating hours for Cedar Valley Eye Care?

Cedar Valley Eye Care is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Friday until 3:00 PM. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Do I need to make a reservation for an appointment?

Cedar Valley Eye Care does not require reservations, but it is advisable to schedule appointments in advance as they can fill up quickly.

What is Cedar Valley Eye Care known for?

Cedar Valley Eye Care is known for its professional and caring staff, as well as thorough eye examinations and treatments, including cataract surgery.

Is there parking available at Cedar Valley Eye Care?

Yes, there is parking available at Cedar Valley Eye Care for patients visiting the clinic.

What special features does Cedar Valley Eye Care offer?

Cedar Valley Eye Care offers a welcoming environment with knowledgeable doctors who provide personalized care and take the time to explain treatments thoroughly.

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