About Us

We provide our patients with thorough eye health care. You will receive a comprehensive eye health examination, an accurate evaluation of your vision needs, a clear explanation of what we find and an answer to your questions. Our experienced doctors, along with our use of the latest technology, allow us to provide you with the best possible vision, now and for the future.

Our Mission

Our mission is to contribute to a lifetime of healthy vision, providing each patient with the highest quality vision care. We will empower our team to make appropriate decisions for patient care and satisfaction and strive to maintain a friendly, helpful environment at-all-times. We will only offer quality products we can stand behind. We will use the latest technology to diagnose, treat and educate our patients while continually seeking higher levels of training and expertise to remain at the forefront of our profession.

Dr. James Kintner

Co-Owner of Kennewick Vision Care
Dr. James E. Kintner received his undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University and his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University Of California, Berkeley in 1989. Dr. Kintner then served in the United States Air Force at Eglin AFB, Florida. After completion of his service in the Air Force, Dr. Kintner joined an Ophthalmology group practice in Pensacola, Florida where he furthered his training in the evaluation and management of glaucoma, cataract and diabetic patients. Prior to joining Dr. Ayers at Kennewick Vision Care in 2008, Dr. Kintner practiced for ten years at the Group Health Vision Center in Kennewick, WA. Dr. Kintner is diagnostically and therapeutically certified in the detection and treatment of eye disease. He is credentialed in the pre- and post-operative management in laser vision and refractive surgery. He especially enjoys fitting contact lenses of all types. Dr. Kintner is a member of many professional societies and associations including the American Optometric Association, Optometric Physicians of Washington and the Mid Columbia Chapter of Optometric Physicians. He is also an active member of the Tri-Cities Emergency Eye Care Association, which provides emergency and after hour eye care for the Tri-Cities communities. Dr. Kintner is active in his church and community and has enjoyed providing volunteer vision care to third world countries.