Eye Care Center
Pacific Northwest Retina
The public record of what AI assistants say about this business — the questions asked, the answers given, the omissions.
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Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.
Verified July 18, 2026
What AI says about Pacific.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 ophthalmology clinic in Bellevue”
ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Pacific Northwest Retina was not mentioned.
Checked July 18, 2026
Perplexity
Named ✓
Asked “best ophthalmology clinic in Bellevue”
“Completed 2 steps Pacific Northwest Retina 4.8 Specialty Eyecarè Centre 4.6 Bellevue Precision Vision 4.6 Pinnacle Eye 4.4 The EyeCare Center 4.7 TLC Laser Eye Centers 4.8 Airis Eye & Wellness 4.9 Specialty Eye Bellevue 4.”
Checked July 18, 2026
Gemini
Not named
Asked “best ophthalmology clinic in Bellevue”
Gemini answered with other businesses. Pacific Northwest Retina was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 18, 2026.
What people keep saying.2
Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.
Patients at Pacific Northwest Retina often describe their experiences as efficient and professional, particularly appreciating the care provided by doctors like Dr. DeRuytier and Dr. Yuan. Many reviews highlight a sense of being well-informed and cared for during treatments, especially for conditions like AMD.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
The bottom line: The clinic is noted for its effective treatments but struggles with patient management and communication.
The score, explained
Why 32.3
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.
86% 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 18, 2026
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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The facts
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
- Saturday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- SundayClosed
Typically busiest — Wednesday
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Questions
About Pacific Northwest Retina.
What are the operating hours of Pacific Northwest Retina?
The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Sundays.
Does Pacific Northwest Retina require reservations for appointments?
The clinic does not require reservations for appointments, allowing patients to walk in as needed.
What is Pacific Northwest Retina known for?
The clinic is known for its efficient and professional eye care services, particularly in treating conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with minimal discomfort.
Is there parking available at Pacific Northwest Retina?
Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients visiting for their appointments.
What special features does Pacific Northwest Retina offer?
The clinic is recognized for its caring and knowledgeable staff, including experienced physicians who provide thorough explanations and attentive care to patients.
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