Ark Valley Vision Care: Eye Doctors in La Junta & Lamar, CO
Optometry • Lamar, MO • Since 2010 • 2 (La Junta and Lamar) locations
About
Ark Valley Vision Care: Eye Doctors in La Junta & Lamar, CO - Medical Practices group offering comprehensive eye care for the whole family in La Junta and Lamar, CO. - Founded in 2010; headquartered in La Junta, CO. - Services include annual eye exams, with focus on eye care, eyewear (contacts), and related eye health needs. - Contact: ljstaff@arkvalleyvision.com, lmstaff@arkvalleyvision.com; phone lines vary (719 area codes common; multiple numbers listed). - Website: arkvalleyvision.com (BALANTYNE VISION CARE LLC listed as DBA/alias). - Nearby locations: La Junta and Lamar, CO.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
La Junta: 2201 San Juan Ave, La Junta, CO 81050; Lamar: 1607 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052
Phone
(719) 383-0134 (La Junta) / (719) 336-3311 (Lamar)
doctor@arkvalleyvision.com
Opening Hours
Office Hours: Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday Closed; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (La Junta location): 4.9 out of 5 stars (638 reviews)
- Facebook: 100% recommend (23 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly staff
- High-quality eye care and equipment
- Willingness to resolve patient issues
- Clean and organized environment
Common complaints
- Allegations of fraud concerning product quality and refund policies
"Dr. Ballatyne is so caring, professional and has top notch equipment! The staff is very friendly and accommodating."
— MapQuest/Yelp user review"GUILTY OF FRAUD. They sold me glasses and took my money. They then tried to give me glasses with inferior lenses and refused to give me my money back."
— Yelp user review"I had originally given Ballantyne a bad review due to some issues with my son's glasses but I must say that they have gone above and beyond to recitify the situation."
— MapQuest/Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Join Our Team — Mar 18, 2026
- YAG Laser Treatment
- ARK VALLEY VISION CARE - 1607 South Main St, Lamar, Colorado — Oct 26, 2025
- Dr. Charles Philpy Elected Vice President of Colorado State Board of Optometry — Jun 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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