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Eye Care Center

Sabates Eye Centers

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5811 NW Barry Rd
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68/100
Strong

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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Sabates Eye Centers — Kansas City, Missouri
Sabates Eye Centers · 5811 NW Barry Rd

What AI says about Sabates.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

Named ✓

Asked best eye care center in Kansas City

Pikey, DO 4.1 Moyes Eye Center 3.4 Sabates Eye Centers Expand Use two fingers to move the map © Mapbox Terms© OpenStreetMap Discover Vision Centers 4.9 • Lasik surgeon Open Kevin P.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

Named ✓

Asked best eye care center in Kansas City

Completed 2 steps Vision Source Eyecare 4.8 Wyandotte Family EyeCare Center 4.7 Westport Eyecare 4.6 Sabates Eye Centers: Truman Medical Eye Centers - University Health 3.1 KU Eye Center 2.9 Eye Care Optical 3.4 University Health Eye Clinic…

Checked July 16, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best eye care center in Kansas City

Gemini answered with other businesses. Sabates Eye Centers was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 2 of 3 assistants as of July 16, 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.

Sabates Eye Centers is best known for its skilled ophthalmologists, particularly Dr. Walline, and a strong focus on comprehensive optical services, making it a go-to for eye care in Kansas City.

Dr. Walline's Expertise
Comprehensive Optical Services
Ophthalmology in Kansas City
Reliable Optical Service
Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialists

What people keep saying.3

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

Customer experiences at Sabates Eye Centers are mixed, with some praising the expertise of doctors like Dr. Kwedar and Dr. Waldman for their thoroughness and care. However, many report significant issues with staff professionalism and office organization, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction during visits.

Consistently praised

Dr. Kwedar's compassionate care
Timely appointments and efficient service
Thorough explanations of procedures

Recurring complaints

Rude front desk staff
Long wait times for appointments
Disorganization in handling patient care

The bottom line: Sabates Eye Centers is noted for its skilled doctors but struggles with staff professionalism and appointment management.

Sabates Eye Centers — Kansas City, Missouri
Sabates Eye Centers · 5811 NW Barry Rd

The score, explained

Why 68.4

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 95% of eye care centers in the registry.

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.
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.
67
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
73
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.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
66
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
57

What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and content freshness & schema — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

1st

of 4 eye care centers in Kansas City, ranked by AI Score.

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Sabates Eye Centers — Kansas City, Missouri
Sabates Eye Centers · 5811 NW Barry Rd

The facts

Address5811 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154, 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

Typically busiest — Wednesday

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Questions

About Sabates Eye Centers.

What are the hours of operation for Sabates Eye Centers?

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

Does Sabates Eye Centers accept reservations for appointments?

The clinic does not accept reservations; patients are encouraged to walk in for urgent care, although appointments are recommended for routine visits.

What is Sabates Eye Centers known for?

The clinic is known for providing experienced and knowledgeable eye care, with a focus on compassionate treatment and thorough patient care.

Is there parking available at Sabates Eye Centers?

Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients visiting for their appointments.

What special features does Sabates Eye Centers offer?

The clinic offers a range of eye care services, including treatment for conditions like diabetic retinopathy, and is recognized for its friendly staff and prompt service.

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