Ophthalmologists
in Tukwila, WA
K2 Vision has the rare and special distinction of being a practice devoted exclusively to Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and Implanted Collamer Lens (ICL) procedures, two of the most advanced vision correction surgeries on the planet. Why build a successful practice with these options? Because we believe they’re the solutions to the complex vision needs of patients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
When you want clear vision and need options beyond LASIK or standard cataract surgery, you deserve a consultation with K2 Vision. We’re here to meet your vision needs, and have decades of experience showing patients the way. Come experience K2 Vision and all we have to offer.
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6700 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila, WA 98188 | |
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(425) 525-1000 | |
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Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday |
9am – 6pm Closed Closed |
Trusted Tukwila Eye Surgeons
Andrew Kopstein, M.D.
Andrew Kopstein, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and an accomplished eye surgeon with over 20 years of experience as the leading expert in the Pacific Northwest in applying surgical vision correction to patients with complex needs. He’s performed over 50,000 advanced vision correction procedures to date, and now RLE and ICL are all he does.
Very few physicians have a practice dedicated entirely to RLE and ICL, and Dr. Kopstein is able to operate this way because of his incredible body of experience and expert training. With over 20 years of RLE and ICL procedures under his belt, he’s developed a deep familiarity with many types of artificial lenses and can make any adjustment in surgery for your exact needs.
Joseph King, M.D.
Joseph King, M.D., is the co-founder of K2 Vision and a highly trusted LASIK surgeon in the Pacific Northwest. Having performed over 150,000 vision correction procedures in his career, he’s changed thousands upon thousands of lives for the better. He’s even a LASIK patient himself, so he knows exactly what it means to go through such a life-changing surgery!
Aviators, marksmen, military servicepeople, and professional athletes are among the high-profile patients who have who have trusted Dr. King to understand the critical importance of their vision correction surgery.
K2 Vision is proud to count over 200,000 vision correction surgeries between Dr. King and Dr. Kopstein. Their expertise is unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest, making K2 Vision a preferred option for your LASIK needs.
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Surgical Vision Correction in Tukwila
It can be unfortunate to learn that circumstances beyond your control prevent LASIK from being an option for your vision correction, but we want you to know there are real solutions! Below, you can learn more about RLE and ICL, and how we determine the best vision correction for you.
REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE
As your eye ages, the natural lens of your eye can become less flexible and struggle to provide clear vision — a condition known as presbyopia. Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is a surgery in which your eye surgeon will remove the natural, aged lens and replace it with a premium intraocular lens (IOL) that can restore or even improve your vision, similar to cataract surgery. Also like cataract surgery, the surgery itself is a very quick outpatient procedure, usually lasting no more than 10 minutes per eye, but providing patients a lifetime of benefits.
The idea is to go through RLE before the presbyopia worsens dramatically, or before a cataract develops, because RLE can be a solution to both. The new IOL will replace the natural, deteriorating lens and stop the most common side effects of an aging eye.
Not sure if your vision loss is being caused by cataracts? A consultation with one of our experienced eye surgeons can help provide clarity about whether you are a good fit for RLE.
IMPLANTED COLLAMER LENS
An Implanted Collamer Lens procedure (ICL) is another quick, outpatient surgery with life-changing potential. In ICL, a phakic IOL made of natural material is inserted in front of the eye’s existing crystalline lens without the need for operation on corneal tissue or the natural lens itself.
Unlike LASIK, which changes the shape of the cornea by removing tissue, ICL simply inserts a lens that can do the reshaping from within. ICL doesn’t affect the cornea, which means that recovery for ICL doesn’t carry the same risk for side effects like dry eye. ICL can also correct for astigmatism and high degrees of myopia, which LASIK cannot, and is great for patients with thin corneas who are at risk for complications with LASIK.
Your K2 Vision surgeon will have more information that can help you decide if ICL is the right choice for your vision correction.
Proudly Serving Tukwila
We’re proud to provide specialized vision correction surgery to Tukwila and the surrounding areas, including Renton, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Burien, SeaTac, Cascade-Fairwood, Normandy Park, and more.
Between Boeing’s presence in the area for over 75 years, and the Museum of Flight next to Boeing Field, Tukwila is rich with aviation history and activity. No matter if you’re enjoying the sights and sounds of Tukwila from the land, sea, or air, we want you to be able to experience it all with clear vision for life.
Driving Directions
We’re located at 6700 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila, WA 98188
If you’re coming from the southeast, take WA-167 N heading north. Once the highway goes over WA-516, continue north for 6.9 miles, then turn left onto SW Grady Way after Sound Ford on your left. Continue 1.4 miles, and after passing Tukwila Family Fun Center on your right, make a right onto Interurban Ave S. Go another 0.2 miles and turn right onto Fort Dent Way, where we’ll be immediately on your left.
If you’re coming from the northwest, start by taking I-5 S heading south. When you see King County International Airport on your right, continue another 5.5 miles. Then, take exit 156 for Interurban Ave toward Tukwila, where you’ll see a 76 gas station at the end of the exit on your right. Make a left onto Interurban Ave S and continue for 1.7 miles, passing Foster Golf Links on your left on the way. Make a left onto Fort Dent Way, and we’ll be the first building on your left.
Driving Directions
We’re located at 6700 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila, WA 98188
If you’re coming from the southeast, take WA-167 N heading north. Once the highway goes over WA-516, continue north for 6.9 miles, then turn left onto SW Grady Way after Sound Ford on your left. Continue 1.4 miles, and after passing Tukwila Family Fun Center on your right, make a right onto Interurban Ave S. Go another 0.2 miles and turn right onto Fort Dent Way, where we’ll be immediately on your left.
If you’re coming from the northwest, start by taking I-5 S heading south. When you see King County International Airport on your right, continue another 5.5 miles. Then, take exit 156 for Interurban Ave toward Tukwila, where you’ll see a 76 gas station at the end of the exit on your right. Make a left onto Interurban Ave S and continue for 1.7 miles, passing Foster Golf Links on your left on the way. Make a left onto Fort Dent Way, and we’ll be the first building on your left.
