THE EYE CENTER
Preserving visionEmpowering lives
Serving Central Washington for over 40 years
Advanced medical and surgical eye care in Yakima, provided by board-certified ophthalmologists with advanced training, knowledge, and experience to care for complicated eye diseases.
Call to scheduleYakima's only full-time ophthalmologists
Decades of experience with thousands of patients served
The Eye Center has been caring for patients in Central Washington since 1986. Our board-certified Physicians and surgical team provide precision and genuine care and commitment to each individual that enters our doors.
40k+
Cataract Surgeries
Extensive combined cataract surgical experience from Dr. Ehlers and Dr. Stapleton, delivering safe, precise outcomes for thousands of patients.
75k+
Patients served
Patient care delivered over decades of continuous practice.
40
Years Serving the Yakima Valley
Providing ophthalmology care to Central Washington since 1986.
Procedures
Comprehensive eye exams and disease management
Cataract surgery
Advanced cataract surgery using modern techniques and proven lens implants.
Laser surgery
Laser procedures used to treat glaucoma, retinal conditions, and clouded lens capsule after cataract surgery.
Eyelid surgery
Surgical procedures to improve eyelid function, comfort, and eye health.
Pterygium surgery
Surgical removal of abnormal tissue growth from the surface of the eye.
Intraocular injections
Targeted eye injections used to treat retinal and macular conditions.
"Over the last two years have a number of visits, starting with cataract surgeries, and now for the past 5 months wet AMD requiring injections. Dr. Stapleton has been my doctor on both, and he is professional, communicates well, and has a great personality, a plus for a doctor! With all the appointments I have had I have never had to wait long at all, and the receptionists and other staff members here while very busy, are professional in their interactions with me."
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Harold Smith
Local Guide Yakima
Care team
Meet Your Physicians
Board-certified ophthalmologists and optometry professionals providing comprehensive eye care. Together, our team brings decades of experience, advanced training, and a shared commitment to caring for your vision with precision and compassion.
Richard E. Ehlers, M.D.
Trained extensively in eye diseases and specializes in cataract surgery and treatment of glaucoma. He is an expert in laser surgery and treatment of diabetic eye diseases.
W. Michael Stapleton, M.D.
Specializes in the surgery of cataracts, pterygium, and eyelid pathology. Dr. Stapleton is an expert in the diagnosis and management of age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
Ben Jaramillo, OD.
Provides comprehensive medical optometric care, specializing in ocular disease management, cataract evaluation, glaucoma diagnosis, and corneal, retinal, and diabetic eye conditions.
Experience life in focus
Clear vision can change how you experience the moments that matter most. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Plan your visit
Trusted eye care
close to home
From scheduling your appointment to arriving at our office, we make it easy to get the care you need.
Visit our Yakima Office
On-site dedicated ophthalmic surgery suite
3403 Powerhouse Rd, Yakima WA 98902