Mission EyeCare

I have been going to Mission Eye Care for a couple of years now, they are the nicest people! My son has Aspbergers and freaks when he is in close quarters with people and they did a STELLAR job keeping him happy and comfortable during the appointment. The doctor I saw this last time was new to me, but I loved her. She explained everything just as well as Dr. Pingle could and made me almost excited to get bi-​focals.

Dr. Pinkle is professional, efficient and up to speed on the latest technology. His knowledge regarding eye disease is vast and Im very comfortable in his environment as my eyes are being checked. My husband and I both like the office staff and the office itself. After our recent annual eye exam, we both purchased our new frames and ordered lenses before we left. Megan was delightful to work with and I trusted her immediately with frame selection. This is big. I have RARELY purchased eyeglass frames from the optometrist office. Mission Eyecare had a really nice, contemporary selection to choose from and my husband bought the first frame he put on. with Megans help of course. My second visit here and I feel at home. Great experience

I actually enjoy my appointments due to the thoroughness and willingness to explain and answer questions.

My appointment was with Dr. Fisher. I thought she was great! She took her time and went into great detail explaining answers to my questions. I had a bit of a complex vision situation, and she really took the time to figure out what was best for me. She also suggested some vitamins and at home ideas to help with my dry eyes. It was a well rounded resolution. I will definitely go back! I had a new person from the front desk. I could tell they were still learning, so I wouldn’t really integrate that into my review since they were new.

I moved to the Kansas City area earlier this year and decided to give Mission Eyecare a try as I was due for my yearly eye exam. I’m so glad I did. The office was clean and comfortable. After I filled out my paperwork, they got me in right away. I saw Dr Pingel, and he was very helpful and conversational. Instead of dilating my eye, they gave me the option of having a machine take a picture of it (at a small, extra cost). I took that option and am glad I did, because they actually found something they never would have if they had only been able to dilate it. Plus, I didn’t have to wear sunglasses everywhere afterward! :)

Mission Eye Care is awesome. I’m so glad to have found a new eye doctor as informative & genuine as Dr. Pingel. The front staff is very kind & courteous. Overall, great place & will be recommending them for sure.

My daughter recently had an appointment with Dr. Pingel at Mission Eye Care and he really took the time to patiently and thoroughly explain my daughter’s eye condition to her. She was a bit concerned and he really put her at ease. We will definitely be coming back to Dr. Pingel.

I’d like to do a compliment sandwich. A) because I am a businessman who works in a corporate environment, and B) because I think sandwiches are outstanding.
— Everyone who works here is really, really nice.
— I don’t like this place at all.
— It looks neat inside, like an eye doctor’s office in Aspen might look.
See, I had an eye doctor. He was just fine. Nothing too flashy. Just the business. Once a year we’d meet, and he’d shake my hand and have me read letters and he’d shoot shit into my eyes and then he’d make me blind and then he’d help me to the counter where someone would take money from me. It was what I expected from an eye doctor.
But then I moved from one vapid wasteland in Kansas City: North to another vapid wasteland in Far East Johnson County. So I needed a new guy to shoot shit into my eyes and blind me and take my money. And because of Unilocal,I settled on Mission Eye Care. And here’s how it went:
On the first visit, the assistant asked me if I wanted them to take pictures of my eyes for $ 30 or if I wanted to be dilated, thereby leaving me without the use of my up-​close vision for the better part of the day. Although I am far from wealthy, I fucking hate being blinded. So I opted for the photos.
Then the doctor came in. I was alarmed by the fact that he looked 19, and even MORE alarmed when he said, «well, we need to dilate your eyes to look at the backs of them and make sure they’re healthy, and I also get some sort of discount from the people who make the throwaway Ray Charles shades you’ll need.»
And I said, «but doc, I paid the money!»
And he checked my chart and said, «oh! Hmm. Well. I guess you did. But, but, but – «
(and I think he was saving face here)
«but your vision is pretty bad, so we ALSO need to dilate you. Sorry!»
So, fuck me.
Cut to: two weeks later. I’m in to make sure the contacts are okay. That they fit, and I’m able to not run over nuns at crosswalks and what have you. I get there at 11:10 for my 11:20 appointment. At 11:15, one of the assistants has me read a few lines in the exam room. I astonish her with my ocular prowess. She says, «Doctor Whosit will be in shortly!» And I wait.
And wait.
And wait.
And at 11:45, a DIFFERENT assistant comes in and apologizes– «Dr. Busybody is caught up– I’m SO sorry for the wait. Let me see if there’s anything I can do in the meanwhile.» She finds a tool and touches each eye 10 times; she claims it’s something, but I think she’s just biding time. Anyway, It’s 11:50 now, and I silently give myself until 12:15. That’s an hour. One hour of waiting in an exam room to see a doctor who will come in for three minutes and look at my eyes.
At 12:13, he comes in. He apologizes, and is very sincere about it, but HOLY SHIT. I’ve been here for AN HOUR. Waiting. And he shines a light in my eyes and says, «welp, looks good! Want to order contacts?»
And that’s why Mission Eye Care will not be my new eye people. You mileage may vary.

Love the team at Mission Eye Care!
The entire eye exam process is very professional and they take the time to explain each test they are doing. Dr. Pingel took extra time to talk about eye health in general and not just the vision portion. I was pleased with the advice and help in picking out new glasses.
I’ve been a patient for a couple of years now and have recommended this place several times.

Dr. Pingel and his staff are amazing, there is really no better way to describe it! The office is beautiful. the staff at the front is very helpful and courteous. Dr. Pingel takes plenty of time to work with you and makes sure you’re 100% taken care of the entire time you’re there. I’ll be coming back as long as he’s here!

I haven’t been super happy with my previous eye doctor and needed to look for a new one. I live close to Mission EyeCare. I gave them a call to make sure they take VSP and made the appointment. I’m glad I did.
I saw Dr. Susan Bullano. She really takes her time to answer my questions and did a very comprehensive examination. I don’t mind the exam but do get super stressed during the part of the exam, 1 or 2 or back to 1, does 2 seem better? Dr. Bullano said it was okay if 1 and 2 seemed the same.
My follow up visit went well too. Dr. Bullano came in to go over my recheck and talked to me about some concerns I had. I never felt rushed or like a number there.
If you’re in need of a new eye doctor I highly recommend Mission EyeCare.

I have known Dr. Pingel for 20 years professionally. He’s a gifted optometrist and really takes great care of his patients. I’d recommend him to everyone seeking a professional and fun eye doctor.

The customer service here is fantastic! My eye Dr, (Dr. Pingel) recently started his own practice here so this was my first time at this facility. The staff at the front desk is excellent. They are very knowledgeable, caring, and personable. Since he recently moved they didn’t have everything set up yet to accept my insurance so instead of paying full price out of pocket, they discounted my services so that I wouldn’t have to reschedule. I also love the text message appointment confirmations. I have not been to a more friendly eye Dr. He really tries to get to know his patients and build a connection with them. If you are looking for a new eye Dr., check out Dr. Pingel at Mission Eye Care!

Update: It’s fall of 2012, and I STILL love these optometrists :)
I absolutely LOVE Mission Eye Care. I started going when it was still known as Honson & Honson, and I saw Dr. Angela Honson. The in-​office staff is always so sweet and helpful. I absolutely agonize over new glasses, and one of the opticians must have spent an hour with me going through all of the frames. Since my first visit, I think I’ve seen every optometrist on staff. And every time, without a doubt, they’ve been thorough, sweet, and willing to answer questions and discuss whatever eye topics might pop up.
Oh! I even made it in on a Saturday afternoon, when I woke up with one of my eyes KILLING me for no apparent reason; they were about ready to close, but they stayed open long enough for me to drive down. The customer service is impeccable!!!
I can’t recommend them enough, and I’ve seen LOTS of optometrists in the 20+ years I’ve been I’ve been in corrective lenses.