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West Virginia Eye Consultants

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501 Summers St
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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 10, 2026

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West Virginia Eye Consultants — Charleston, West Virginia
West Virginia Eye Consultants · 501 Summers St

What AI says about West.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 Charleston

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. West Virginia Eye Consultants was not mentioned.

Checked July 10, 2026

Perplexity

Not named

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in Charleston

Perplexity answered with other businesses. West Virginia Eye Consultants was not mentioned.

Checked July 10, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in Charleston

Gemini answered with other businesses. West Virginia Eye Consultants 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.

West Virginia Eye Consultants is best known for its skilled optometry services and the approachable care provided by Dr. Brian Griffith, who emphasizes patient comfort and honest treatment options.

Location at 501 Summers Street
Dr. Brian Griffith's Expertise
Optometry Services in Charleston

What people keep saying.3

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

Customers describe a welcoming atmosphere at West Virginia Eye Consultants, highlighting the thoroughness of exams and the professionalism of the staff. Many appreciate the digital approach to eye exams, which eliminates the need for drops, and express confidence in the recommendations made by doctors like Dr. Griffith and Dr. Potwin.

Consistently praised

Dr. Griffith's honest recommendations
Digital approach to eye exams
Dr. Potwin's continuous support
SLT procedure performed by Dr. Ludlow
Superb check-in and testing process

Recurring complaints

None found — we read the lowest-rated reviews too, and no complaint repeats.

The bottom line: The clinic stands out for its digital exam methods and the personalized care provided by its doctors.

West Virginia Eye Consultants — Charleston, West Virginia
West Virginia Eye Consultants · 501 Summers St

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 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.
70
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.
82
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.
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
50

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.

1st

of 3 eye care centers in Charleston, ranked by AI Score.

See the Charleston leaderboard

West Virginia Eye Consultants — Charleston, West Virginia
West Virginia Eye Consultants · 501 Summers St

The facts

Address501 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301, 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
Websitewv-eye.com
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Questions

About West Virginia Eye Consultants.

What are the operating hours for West Virginia Eye Consultants?

West Virginia Eye Consultants is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Do I need to make a reservation to visit West Virginia Eye Consultants?

No, West Virginia Eye Consultants does not require reservations for visits.

What is West Virginia Eye Consultants known for?

West Virginia Eye Consultants is known for their friendly staff, thorough examinations, and a digital approach to eye care that minimizes the need for traditional eye drops during exams.

Is there parking available at West Virginia Eye Consultants?

Yes, there is parking available for patients visiting West Virginia Eye Consultants at their location in Charleston.

What can I expect during my visit to West Virginia Eye Consultants?

Patients can expect a professional and friendly environment, with a focus on thorough eye exams and personalized care from experienced doctors and staff.

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