Darran Kim, OD

Dr. Darran Kim is an optometrist and owner of Silver Lake Eye Care Center in Everett, Washington. He provides comprehensive eye exams, medical eye care, and advanced diagnosis and management of eye diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye disease.

Born and raised in Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Kim discovered his passion for eye care while working as an optometric technician during high school and college. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, then received his Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry. He completed his clinical training with honors at Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Kaiser Permanente, and the Lebanon Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

Dr. Kim began his career in Maui County, Hawaii, managing complex eye diseases and regularly traveling to provide care to underserved communities in Hana and Lanai. He returned to Washington in 2021, and became the owner of Silver Lake Eye Care Center in 2023. Since then, he has built a technology-driven practice focused on advanced diagnostics, early disease detection, and specialized optometric care to deliver exceptional outcomes for every patient.

Dr. Kim offers radiofrequency and intense pulsed light treatments for dry eye, along with specialty contact lens fittings, including scleral lenses for patients with keratoconus and irregular corneas. He also prescribes Neurolens to help patients with binocular vision disorders that may contribute to headaches, eye strain, reading difficulty, and visual discomfort.

Outside of work, Dr. Kim enjoys golfing, traveling, reading, listening to podcasts, and learning about topics such as history, economics, and astronomy.

Education

• B.S. in Biology, Pacific University
• Doctorate of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry

• Ocular disease management
• Dry eye treatment
• Scleral lenses, keratoconus, irregular corneas
• Neurolens