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McKnight Eye Centers

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515 Rte 291
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45/100
Mixed

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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McKnight Eye Centers — Liberty, Missouri
McKnight Eye Centers · 515 Rte 291

What AI says about McKnight.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 Liberty

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. McKnight Eye Centers was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best eye care center in Liberty

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

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 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.

McKnight Eye Centers excels in providing comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services, marked by a patient-centered approach and a highly knowledgeable staff. Their commitment to clarity and thoroughness in care sets them apart.

Ophthalmology in Liberty
Optometrists in Liberty, MO

What people keep saying.3

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

Customers at McKnight Eye Centers often describe a mix of positive experiences with staff like Delaney and Rachel, who are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness. However, many express frustration over long wait times and rushed appointments, leading to a sense of being undervalued as patients.

Consistently praised

Dr. Eylar's detailed explanations
Delaney's sweet demeanor
Rachel's assistance during check-in

Recurring complaints

Long wait times
Rushed appointments
Billing issues and miscommunication

The bottom line: McKnight Eye Centers is known for its friendly staff but struggles with long wait times and patient management.

McKnight Eye Centers — Liberty, Missouri
McKnight Eye Centers · 515 Rte 291

The score, explained

Why 45.4

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.

59% 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.
75
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.
40
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.
75
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
56
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.
33
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
59

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

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

1st

of 2 eye care centers in Liberty, ranked by AI Score.

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01McKnight Eye Centers45 · 4.0 ★
02Dr. Kathryn A. Hembree, MD26 · 5.0 ★
McKnight Eye Centers — Liberty, Missouri
McKnight Eye Centers · 515 Rte 291

The facts

Address515 Rte 291, Liberty, MO 64068, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Typically busiest — Tuesday

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Questions

About McKnight Eye Centers.

What are the operating hours of McKnight Eye Centers?

McKnight Eye Centers operates Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does McKnight Eye Centers accept reservations?

No, McKnight Eye Centers does not require or accept reservations for appointments.

What is McKnight Eye Centers known for?

McKnight Eye Centers is known for its exceptional patient care, thorough examinations, and a friendly, professional staff that prioritizes patient experience.

Is there parking available at McKnight Eye Centers?

Yes, there is parking available at McKnight Eye Centers for patients visiting the clinic.

What special features does McKnight Eye Centers offer?

McKnight Eye Centers offers a comfortable and clean environment, with a dedicated team that provides personalized care and takes the time to explain procedures and options to patients.

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