Our Eye Care Practice

Personalized Service

Thanks for checking us out! You are trying to decide if our practice is the right fit for you, we are not for everyone, let us help you understand us a little more.

We’re pretty darn good at getting you the right glasses prescription and making sure your eyes are healthy—but where we really stand out is in our expertise.

Our doctors go beyond routine eye care with advanced residency training in Binocular Vision & Brain Injury, Vision Therapy, Dry Eye Disease, Myopia Management, and Specialized Contact Lenses.

Our focus isn’t just on your vision today—it’s on protecting and enhancing it for a lifetime.

Discover how we take eye care to the next level. Schedule an appointment today!

Our Eye Care Mission

Our Mission
​​​​​​​Is Simple

“Enrich people’s lives so that they can succeed to their greatest potential.”

Our Vision: Deliver Happiness to those we encounter

Dramatically impact the lives of our patients, especially myopic children, patients who need.

While we aim to help all our patients, we specifically intend to dramatically impact the lives of myopic children, patients who need specialty contact lenses, patients who have dry eyes, and individuals with binocular vision abnormalities.

Our Values: The Behaviors We Want to Be Guilty of Portraying

  • Generosity—We want to give abundantly
  • Initiative—We want to choose action
  • Faithfulness—We want to honor the process of becoming better
  • Teamwork—We are a group and can accomplish more together
  • Simplicity—We promote the simple

2017 Best Practice Award

In 2017, Specialty Eye was presented with the Best Practices Award for eye care practices in the U.S. This honor is given to a new group of 10 practices across the nation each year. Read more about it here.

4-Time Outstanding Dry Eye Treatment Award

Specialty Eye was awarded the Outstanding Dry Eye Treatment Award—given to a select number of dry eye practices across the United States.

Patient’s Choice Award Winner

Specialty Eye was presented with the Patient’s Choice Award from Open Care in Seattle.

InfantSee Award

Dr. Kristi Kading the InfantSEE Award from the American Optometric Association (AOA). It is given to optometrists who have made significant contributions to infant vision care.

Washington Young Optometrist of the Year

Drs. Kristi and David Kading have been recognized with the Washington Young Optometrist of the Year award. The Washington Young Optometrist of the Year Award, presented by the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW), honors exceptional young optometrists who have made a meaningful impact on their profession and community.

Recipients are recognized for their dedication to public service, advancing visual welfare, contributions to optometry, and active involvement in national and local optometric organizations.

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AOA Cornea and Contact Lens Legends Award

Dr. David Kading was recognized by the AOA Cornea and Contact Lens section with the Legends Award. This award is presented by the American Optometric Association (AOA) to honor optometrists who have made outstanding contributions to the cornea and contact lenses field.

This prestigious award recognizes individuals with significantly advanced research, education, and patient care in specialty contact lenses, corneal disease management, and innovative optometric practices. Recipients of this award have left a lasting impact on the profession through clinical excellence, mentorship, and leadership in optometric advancements.

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Eyecare Game Changer Award

Dr. David Kading was awarded the Eyecare Game Changer Award, which recognizes trailblazing professionals who have significantly transformed the field of optometry. This award is given to individuals who have pioneered new techniques, introduced innovative technologies, or reshaped clinical care standards.

Honorees are those who challenge conventional methods, advocate for progressive change, and influence the future of eye care. Whether through education, research, or practice innovation, recipients of this award are considered leaders driving the next generation of optometric excellence.

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