Over the last 10 years, we have developed an optometric model that allows us to give you the best care possible. Your experience at our office will start with a medical optometric exam. This exam will consist of high tech medical testing, a refraction to give you the best eyeglass prescription for your needs, and a contact lens fitting, if desired.
Your health and wellbeing is our primary concern. With the 3D OCT machine, we can see your eye from many angles and diagnose things we would not see without this technology. This, along with retinal photos, allows us to show you what the health of the back of your eyes looks like. A picture is worth 1000 words!
Your health and wellbeing is our primary concern. With the 3D OCT machine, we can see your eye from many angles and diagnose things we would not see without this technology. This, along with retinal photos, allows us to show you what the health of the back of your eyes looks like. A picture is worth 1000 words!
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Dr. Tara H. Ransdell is committed to providing comprehensive eye care with a friendly touch. Her eye care includes a complete medical eye exam, fitting contact lenses, co-managing LASIK and cataract patients, and treating eye infections. Tara grew up in northern Minnesota. After high school, she simply crossed the river and attended the University of North Dakota.
Dr. Ransdell can help you with many of your eyecare needs. She can get your glasses and contact lens prescriptions updated, treat eye infections, and detect glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and many other eye conditions. If you are a patient interested in LASIK, she can answer your questions about the procedure, and help you find a surgeon in the area.
Reviews (20)
Nicole P.
Nov 06, 2021
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This vision center had a name change/ownership change and since this took place their service is horrible. You call into a central line who transfers you to 1) a voicemail - and nobody calls you back, 2) a line that rings, then gives you a busy signal and disconnects, or 3) the central line customer service has to create a "task" for them to call you back. So I wait.
They were ordering frames so my son can try them on for his prescription sunglasses, we were told this would take three or four business days and it's been three weeks. No callback. No update. And still no regular
They were ordering frames so my son can try them on for his prescription sunglasses, we were told this would take three or four business days and it's been three weeks. No callback. No update. And still no regular
J. G.
Aug 29, 2021
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**BEWARE** This is the worst vision office! After being a loyal patient for 10+ years I will never return. The front office staff is rude & unprofessional. After spending $1500 + on designer frames and contacts, my vision was worse & I had horrible headaches so I scheduled a follow up. The day before my appointment, someone called to see if I could come in hours earlier than my 3pm appt. - I told them I would try. The next day, I arrived at 2:45 and was turned away because i hadn't shown up on time and the Dr. had a 3pm appt. following mine. Even after explaining to her that I was
Jill B.
Jul 02, 2021
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Please stay far far far away from his eye doctor. They are horribly irresponsible, covid deniers and anti vaxxers/maskers. I had an appointment and they told me it was OK to bring my son who is two years old and has asthma. We arrive to find a sign on the door that masks are optional. So I asked the receptionist before I came in "that means for vaccinated people right?" and she said "no masks are optional for everyone." So I clarified that "At least the staff was vaccinated?" and she goes "no none of us are vaccinated." This not only goes against the CDC
Michelle D.
Dec 28, 2020
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This is THE WORST eye care center! The doctor is lovely, but the person that helps fit your glasses is belittling to all that she interacts with. I've seen her be rude to others, and when my glasses we're giving me troubles, she kept "blaming" it on me. I have been several times and will NOT BE BACK-even though I have glasses that don't work for me (and I paid for expensive glasses through the office!) Stay away!
Cathy G.
Dec 16, 2020
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I had a good eye exam with Dr. Egea, which included two additional tests at extra cost I had authorized in writing in the initial paperwork. Then I went to the optical area to order glasses. I was told verbally what the cost of glasses would be before and after insurance. My request for a detailed breakdown of the charges was refused; I was told I would get that when I pick up my glasses. I didn't get one when I picked up the glasses, with the excuse that their system had been down for over a week and it wasn't their fault. A copy of the handwritten breakdown could certainly have been
Bob L.
Nov 06, 2020
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Just a quick review of Peoria Eye Care. I have been managing Optometry practices for 25 years. I took my daughter in to see Dr. Egea for a new exam and to be fit for contacts. The staff is very nice and efficient. Pretesting was quick and very thorough. Dr. Egea is very nice and did a great exam. Being "in the business" for 30 years and managing multi-million dollar practices, I highly recommend Peoria Eye Care and Dr. Egea!
Lyndsay V.
Oct 03, 2020
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NO PUFF OF AIR IN YOUR EYE! Need I say more?! They have new technology for glaucoma testing so you don't have to worry about that stressful test anymore. Maybe nobody else will find that to be amazing but I sure did.
The team is SUPER friendly and kind! My hubby has a major fear of anything eye related and they were so genuinely patient and sweet with him. The sales lady was also not pushy at all when I was looking at glasses and suggested a few styles and gave me honest feedback. I could tell she wasn't trying to up sell me, which is always appreciated.
Location is great and also
The team is SUPER friendly and kind! My hubby has a major fear of anything eye related and they were so genuinely patient and sweet with him. The sales lady was also not pushy at all when I was looking at glasses and suggested a few styles and gave me honest feedback. I could tell she wasn't trying to up sell me, which is always appreciated.
Location is great and also
Lisa R.
May 13, 2020
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Lynn N.
Mar 13, 2020
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Sandra H.
Jan 17, 2020
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Dr. KALYNN EGEA, O.D. is amazing- had our 1st time eye exam by her and this exam was the best one ever. She advised me I needed glasses to drive as my disctance was off & I had a slight astigmatism. This is probably why I dislike driving at night as I cannot see well. Picked up my glasses on Monday and WOw, what an amazing difference these glasses have made.
Thank you Dr. Kaylnn Egea!
Thank you Dr. Kaylnn Egea!
Kathie J.
Jan 03, 2020
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On December 10th, I had a 6 PM contact follow up. I was asked to be there 15 minutes early to allow my contacts to settle in before the Dr. would see me. I arrived to put my contacts in and sat in the lobby for well over 45 minutes. I wasn't put into a room until 6:45 and their office closes at 7:00. No apologies from the staff for the delay.
Although I think Dr. Tara is a wonderful practitioner, I can't give kudos to the office staff. I went to have my eyeglass prescription and found the frames that I really liked. I was told by the staff member that I would have a better advantage
Although I think Dr. Tara is a wonderful practitioner, I can't give kudos to the office staff. I went to have my eyeglass prescription and found the frames that I really liked. I was told by the staff member that I would have a better advantage
Lori C.
Dec 27, 2019
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I'm so extremely disappointed in their ability to provide good service. I attempted to email, but wasn't provided a contact to do so. I don't mind visiting the office, but when trying to have my prescription verified by a 3rd party they provided wrong information telling the 3rd party I needed a new exam and new prescription which I completed just under 1 month ago. Unbelievable, they just want more money. Such a scam!!!
Andy B.
Sep 08, 2019
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If you are looking for a great eye care office, look no further. Dr. Ransdell is a good doctor and she listens well. The staff are great, get along well, and you can see that they have a fun time working together! They are my breath of fresh air, as far as medical offices go!
Again, a year later, my wife and I still love this office! Had the best care by Dr. Ransdell and the office staff. I always leave the office smiling!
Again, a year later, my wife and I still love this office! Had the best care by Dr. Ransdell and the office staff. I always leave the office smiling!
Stephanie O.
Aug 04, 2019
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I hate leaving a bad review, but I feel that I need to share my experience about Peoria Eye Care. I was with Peoria Eye Care for at least a decade, and I never had a problem there until the summer of 2018. I was given a new prescription and got new glasses, and I spent over $500.00 for them. I was having a very hard time getting used to the glasses and was in the office 3 times over the course of 2 weeks working with the optician with getting the glasses adjusted. The last time I went to the office the optician, that was previously patient with me, told me "I don't see a problem!"
Steven P.
Jul 28, 2019
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An outstanding team, from the doctor to all the staff. it's a local optometrist everyone wishes they had, its hard to find. I'm so glad they're here, it's pretty obvious that care a lot about their patients, and they all enjoy working together. Great team and it shows.
Doctor offered very clear advice, on pros and cons of Lasik surgery, and different options on glasses and contacts. Contacts she prescribed are the best I've gotten so far, and the glasses will be great too.
They even got me in within 2 days which is pretty amazing, because they're clearly pretty
Doctor offered very clear advice, on pros and cons of Lasik surgery, and different options on glasses and contacts. Contacts she prescribed are the best I've gotten so far, and the glasses will be great too.
They even got me in within 2 days which is pretty amazing, because they're clearly pretty
Doug K.
Jun 05, 2019
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Ran out of contact lens and leaving on a trip in a day. Called and asked if I could get one pair of lens just so I have something on the trip. The front desk person said no because my prescription had expired and I would have to make an appointment. I understand the issue of the prescription expiring but certainly the doctor could simply write a 30 day one, so I could at least be covered for my trip. When I asked to speak to the doctor the front desk said no and would not have the doctor call me back.
Absolutely atrocious. Needless to say, I'm done with Peoria Eye Care.
Absolutely atrocious. Needless to say, I'm done with Peoria Eye Care.
Abdy J.
Jun 04, 2019
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Angela P.
May 11, 2019
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Jane B.
Jan 17, 2019
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Awesome Doctor, terrible front desk and optometry department, I was lied to about my coverage and that I couldn't get glass instead of polycarbonate lenses, because glass was no longer made for glasses. Peoria Eye Care had already authorized payment for the lenses and materials before I even choose any products! The Visionworks manager had to call VSP to get a release and get a new authorization code, since Peoria Eye Care was uncoroporative with them and flat refused to give the authorization code to them, resulting in a longer wait time and twice the work for Visionworks.
Nikky P.
Sep 13, 2017
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I like the doctor and the staff. Great selection of frames. They'll happily pull up your insurance and give you prices for days on the various lenses you can purchase. They were really patient with me and gave me solid, honest advice on which frames looked best.
My husband got glue/caulking... in his eyeball. Yes, in his eyeball. He came here and they sorted him out. Scary stuff. They got him in pretty quickly and offered another doctor they like if the appointment they gave wasn't fast enough.
Nice people, good place. Glad I found this Office
My husband got glue/caulking... in his eyeball. Yes, in his eyeball. He came here and they sorted him out. Scary stuff. They got him in pretty quickly and offered another doctor they like if the appointment they gave wasn't fast enough.
Nice people, good place. Glad I found this Office
