PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in OLYMPIA, WA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 176 reviews.

PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC

olympia, WAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

115 NEW VIEW CT NE

OLYMPIA, WA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in OLYMPIA and surrounding areas in WA.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters β€” a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 56 surveys Β· 28% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
97+1 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Google Reviews

4.8
176 reviews
Kelly Schaefle

Kelly Schaefle

When I came in for the procedure on my 1st eye (cataract removal), I was really anxious, but when I went into the 2nd room with others waiting, it was calm and quiet, and I spoke to others, and it brought my anxiety down., and as the doctor said a short prayer I was good to go. Glad the drape covered the other eye. The staff and the doctors through out the building, are wonderful and caring. I would recommend this place to everyone I know. Sincerely, Kelly S.

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Michael Gullickson

Michael Gullickson

Excellent place to take care of your eye issues. Doctors are reasonable and understanding, and willing to answer any and all questions, no matter how silly you think they may be. Staff is wonderful and friendly. Can’t recommend them enough.

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Sharon Vassell-High

Sharon Vassell-High

I had my cataract surgery done late October early November 2025. Since then, I have had so many problems and issues with my eyes. Always inflamed and hurting to light and when I get prescriptions, they make it worse. No one can tell me what is wrong and so I suffer daily with not seeing clearly one day and then clearly another day but with puffy, red eyes. I wish I had never had the surgery and I wish there was another way to correct cataracts without surgery. Just saying......

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Tracy Palmer

Tracy Palmer

I Definitely give More than a 5* review, these guys r very respectful, professional, & courteous for all the steps from the front desk until you walk out, they explained everything fully as what to expect & as well as any questions I had. I have Molina health care insurance which they except, respectfully i was treated all the same as if i paid cash, thank you. I had my left eye done yesterday for cataract, & they replaced my lens so ill b able to see further away without glasses. im 53yrs old, but had very very poor vision, & only 1 day later from surgery(today) I have a little blurriness but everything is already so bright and I can see a great bit of distance, which i noticed last night. AWESOME SAUCE!! I will also have my right eye done next week, i will let ya all know how it goes too. Oh my gosh you guys are wonderful and I will spread the word for how good you are! Love you guys!!

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Barbara Gore

Barbara Gore

My husband arrived for his appt. the first time, and because of an accident on the freeway they had to reschedule ( understandable ) he went for his appt. today Dec. 29th after having to wait this long ( 25 days ) for an appt. and was told "oh there's no Dr. today" my husband showed them his appt. slip that they had made for him for an appt. scheduled for today. They said "oh we must have made a mistake" you can come back on Wed." My husband had to take time off of work, and drive across town. The attitude was not professional and taken lightly. Not a happy patient. My husband had excellent service with the Lasik place in Chehalis. I hope they step up here in this office, and realize that their patients have to rearrange their day (taking time off of work) only to have to reschedule again and take more time off of work. Customer service should be Number One!

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Years in Operation

17 years

Est. 2009

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAASF

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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