Vision Source Specialists
Ophthalmology • Rapid City, SD
About
Vision Source Specialists is an eye care clinic in Rapid City, South Dakota, offering comprehensive eye exams and specialty services for the whole family. The clinic provides treatment for eye diseases including glaucoma, dry eye management with IPL and OptiLIFT treatments, myopia management with Stellest lenses, vision therapy, scleral lens fittings, neuro-optometric services, and sports vision training. They accept major insurance plans and offer financing options.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Rapid City, SD
Phone
605-399-3937
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Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
Telehealth
Yes (patient portal/login via RevolutionEHR)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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financing options, major insurance plans accepted, finance options, major insurance plans
Financing: finance options
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services do you offer?
Comprehensive eye exams and a range of specialty services including dry eye treatment, myopia management, vision therapy, scleral lens fittings, neuro-optometric services, and sports vision training.
What insurance plans are accepted?
We accept many major insurance plans to help you pay for your eye care.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we offer finance options.
What are your office hours?
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Wheree.com: 8.9/10 (116 (potential total based on platform listing))
Patients praise
- thorough eye examinations
- clear explanations of eye health and treatment options
- professional and knowledgeable staff and doctors
- compassionate and personalized care
- convenient optical services and frame selection
- welcoming office atmosphere
Common complaints
- occasional administrative oversights
- delays in contact lens delivery
- miscommunication regarding appointments
"Dr. Dawn Wattenhofer is amazing. She is very thorough and explains it all to you. Here staff is very nice and helpful."
— Vision Source Specialists Testimonials page"Always a pleasure going here—and I see better than I ever have. I actually prefer wearing glasses now because my prescription was updated so well."
— Vision Source Specialists testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Smart Glasses Help You Hear and See | Vision Source Specialists — Nov 26, 2025
- Valeda | Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration — Jul 23, 2025
- Black Hills Regional Eye Institute discloses cyberattack, patient data exposed - The Rapid City Post — Sep 16, 2025
- Layers of Support Increase Efficiency in Office - Review of Optometric Business Maximizing Success: Empowering Employees Through Optometric Alliances — Jul 30, 2025
- Rapid City Support Group Honors White Cane Awareness Day to Celebrate Independence — Oct 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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