Claflin Eye Care

For those of you who have "difficult" eyes, who need more than to be handed off to a surgeon (or just need to find the right one), need a local doctor to help you through pre and post op, I highly recommend this office. I am 62, have had severe myopia (all of my life), and like a lot of people with this condition I dread visits to eye doctors. I have been warned that when and if I had cataract and lens implant surgery, my options would be very limited (warned repeatedly my eyes would require a very, very skilled surgeon, just the right lens implants.....). Dreaded the visit that said.... well, you need surgery. Tried going directly to surgical centers, but honestly did not understand most of their options (new technology, some doctors say they do lots of the surgery you need, only to find out, not so much). Last year I had rapid onset of cataracts, vision in my left eye started to go very fast, right eye vision was all I had left, and I needed someone to help me figure out what to do next. Two of my neighbors recommended Dr Claflin, so went in, dreading again the "your eyes are going to be tough, you need to visit a specialist or surgeon," talk.This office was just what I needed; wonderful equipment, very well trained techs, and a lot of experience working with the major surgical centers in Colorado. My eyes were digitally mapped, followed by a very well thought out briefing on my eyes, exactly what caused my myopia; the shape and thickness of my retina, risk factors for any surgery and a comprehensive review of the technologies for solving my problem(s). What impressed me the most was Dr Claflin did not recommend a technical solution, he went through the list of surgeons he knew who handled eyes as myopic as mine, and made a recommendation, set up all the pre and post surgical visits, coordinated with the surgeon, and answered all of my questions about surgical options (twice after hours). Basically made a decision I have been dreading all my life seem obvious, with no drama and just fabulous post operative care. The beauty of this office (for me) was after surgery, my eyes were mapped again, I could actually see how well the surgery went, and how it affected my retina (not at all) by comparing pre and post operative imagining. This team spent a lot more time with me on what to do next than I expected, and Dr Claflin even opened his office on a day off when I exhibited a post surgical symptom that could have been the start of a retinal problem (was not). Saved me lots of travel and concern.Could not have made a better choice. Love this office.

My husband and I came for eye exams and glasses. The staff, over the phone and in person, were very friendly and made us feel comfortable through the entire experience. The office was very nice as well. They had used technology that I hadn't yet seen in other eye clinics, and it made the process much easier.

I checked their website and it shows United as an accepted insurance and I called them this morning to ask if they accepted United Health Insurance; they said no and hung up on me. Who runs their business like that???!!! Worst customer service I have ever experienced.

pro: Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, willing to discount if you pay for glasses and contacts at the same time.con: automatically performs eyeglass exam and you have to pay extra for a contact fitting. They do not provide a courtesy pair of contacts to wear until your order arrives when you do pay for the contact exam.

Most professional and extensive eye exam I have had in years. Staff was wonderful and Dr. Claflin explained everything to me.

Recently moved to Cañon and needed the Rx for my glasses updated. I found Claflin Eye Care to be extremely professional and friendly. Everyone I dealt with was helpful. I truly appreciated the thoroughness of the exam as well as the assistance I received in choosing the glasses. Great experience!

Friendly, highly-skilled professionals who address not only technical needs but also patient concerns. Dr. Claflin is relaxed, confident, and caring, and my difficult-to-fit perscription was a snap using very up-to-date tools. Highly recommend this place to anyone new to Cañon City!

I'm very disappointed with Claflin Eye Care. I've been going to Claflin for at least 5 years and have never had any issues. My last appointment took 2 hours my appointment was at 8 right when Claflin opened so it's not like they had people late for there appointment that backed them up. I also live in Pueblo so I have to make a drive and I was always more then happy to do it for good service. After I picked out my glasses and the lady that helped me with my glasses added up all my expenses she took me to the front counter to pay for everything they told me my contacts were 30% off but then said there's a $40 contact examination fee which I've never even heard of and had never been charged for, they did nothing different then usual. I will not be going back to Claflin especially since I had to drive 45 minutes and I can get the same service in Pueblo.

I had not been to an eye dr in 15 plus years and these folks were so kind and helpful! They took the time to answer all my questions and were very straight forward with my diagnosis. Based on the great service I received, I will be going back for annual eye checkups instead of waiting so long!