Kenneth D Ridder

I’ve been going to Dr Ridder since I was 15 I’m now 46. I have a very difficult Rx eyeglasses and he was the first one to figure out my Rx. I never liked or wore my glasses before him from age 10 but after him I’ve never gone a day without them he knew exactly how to figure my crazy eyeballs out . and taught my how and what to look for if my new Rx didn’t ever feel right. HE’S THE BEST !!! I don’t know what I’ll do when he decides to retire . And above all he doesn’t talk down to you or over your head he does an excellent job of explaining thing in lay men terms .

Dr. Ridder is an absolutely fantastic doctor. He communicates incredibly well: he explains what he's looking for at each exam, the pros and cons of different kinds of contact/glasses options (I'm at the cusp of needing reading glasses/bifocals), and provides an understandable explanation of the science behind things we're discussing. I wish all doctors were like Dr. Ridder. He's also an amiable and upbeat person. Highly recommend.

Doctor Ridder was great! I was sad when my last doctor no longer took my insurance but he was a great find. I will definitely go back.

Dr. Ridder is a wonderful optometrist. As a man who's had eye issues 33/33 years I've been alive, I've dealt with numerous eye doctors. Some good, some bad, but none like Dr. Ridder. It's a damn shame I can't give him more than 5 stars. 100% would reccomend to anyone and everyone.

Dr. Ridder is very personable and thorough! I have been going to him for over a decade!

Excellent doctor my family and I have been going to him for years.

Dr. Ridder and the entire staff at the downtown Denver are easily the best eye exam and eyeglass shopping experience I've ever experienced! Dr. Ridder performed a thorough, exacting exam - in spite of me needing more than one view between lens one-or-two almost every time. Then reviewing my results, and eye imagery, explaining - in detail, all defects and the underlying concerns. The doctors at the VSG downtown Denver are phenomenal - I would without hesitation recommend them to anyone and everyone.

Dr. Ridder is professional, caring, personally friendly and engaging. He spent time explaining to me what each eye test indicated. Would recommend him highly!

I have been seeing Dr Ridder for 15 years. He has always been thorough, extremely competent, and very personable. I plan to stay with him for as long as I can.

Dr Ridder is honestly the best doctor that I have ever had. He is thorough in his examination and takes plenty of time to explain everything he is doing and seeing. I Have total confidence in his knowledge and ability.

Dr. Ridder is exceptional. His ability and willingness to give detailed explanations are truly appreciated.

He takes all the time he needs to figure out your problem. I'm very thankful to him and the staff there.

Dr Ridder is a wonderful doctor, very caring and down to earth.

I have been seeing Dr. Ridder for well over 20 years. He never makes me feel rushed, but takes time to explain and answer any questions I have. He is very professional and competent, but he also has a great sense of humor.

Dr. Ridder and the staff at Vision Care Specialists are extremely kind. They make the entire process easy.

I've been seeing Dr. Ridder since I was 8 years old (I'm currently 30!), so that should tell you a lot already. I've (sadly) had to see two other optometrists in all that time and no one can correct my vision like Dr. Ridder. He is the most expert optometrist: experienced, knowledgeable, and attentive; not to mention he is friendly and has a great sense of humor. His staff have always been top notch over the years and that trend continues to the present day. I absolutely recommend him and his practice.

Dr. Riddder is terrific, so thorough and compassionate. He takes the time to explain and make sure his patients understand. He's the best!

Dr. Ridder is one of the most caring and compassionate healthcare providers I have met in 66 years, 39 as an RN NP. He is a rare provider in today’s world of cold corporate healthcare. He is simply amazing.

Dr. Ridder is the best! Not only is he professional but very personable. I have wanted contacts for years, through his tenacity and my patience we think we've found a fit! He and the Downtown office are amazing. They are all the best!

Dr. Ridder always explains everything completely and asks if I have any questions. I never get the feeling of being rushed through my appointment to make way for the next patient. He is knowledgeable, kind, and has a great sense of humor. I actually look forward to my appointments with him. How many people can say that about their eye doctor? That is why I have been going to him for more than 20 years.

Dr. Ridder is always so kind and caring and explains everything so well. He makes you feel special!

Dr Ridder was fantastic. He knew exactly what the problem was and was able to reccomend manageable treatment for it. I am already feeling so much better thanks to him. I would highly reccomend this practice.

Very personal, professional and timely. He is truly an outstanding Dr in every aspect.

As always, professional, courteous & informative

Very pleased with information and suggestions on dry eye condition. Always over many years have been treated well by Dr. Ridder and his technicians.

Dr. rider is amazing. He is knowledgeable and thorough. He takes time to explain all the results. And, he is approachable with all my questions.

Friendly, informative and very high-tec.

Great job thanks

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Dr Ridder was great! Very explanatory, kind and funny! Perfect eye doctor in my opinion.

Dr. Ridder is very personable and is always thorough in his exams. I highly recommend him and VCS

Dr. Ritter is a terrific partner in eye health, he really cares and explains everything, answers questions, takes time to make sure I understand and is funny and personable as well. Highly recommend him!!

Dr. Ridder is the absolute very best! He is patient, kind. compassionate, considerate and very caring. Dr. Ridder always explains his findings carefully, so the patient understands. My three daughters, and I have been patients of Dr. Ridder since the early '80s. I can not say enough positive things about Dr. Ridder. Fred, in the optician department at Vision Care Specialist is simply superb! Dr. Ridder is the absolute very best! He is patient, kind. compassionate, considerate and very caring. Dr. Ridder always explains his findings carefully, so the patient understands. My three daughters, and I have been patients of Dr. … More

I've been a patient of Dr. Ridder's for 8 years and he is by far the best doctor (eye or otherwise) I've ever had. He's incredibly knowledgeable and able to explain complicated topics in an easy-to-understand way while remaining funny and attentive to questions or visible confusion. He's an excellent doctor and does not try to push me toward things I'm not interested in or to use my insurance amount for new glasses/contacts just because I have it. I truly appreciate the care I receive from Dr. Ridder and VCS! I've been a patient of Dr. Ridder's for 8 years and he is by far the best doctor (eye or otherwise) I've ever had. He's incredibly knowledgeable and able to explain complicated topics in an easy-to-understand way while remaining funny and … More

Dr. Ridder is amazing. He's always very thorough with his examinations. He takes his time to explain everything that's going on. He's the best.

Dr. Ridder is very kind and knowledgeable. He gave me useful information about the risks of macular degeneration and the aging of the internal structure of the eye. Extremely helpful!

I've been going to Dr Ridder for 5 or so years now and have been extremely happy with him and the office. He takes lots of time to talk about my vision and is very professional.

Friendly and professional. Takes plenty of time to make sure all your questions are answered.

I have been going to see Dr. Ridder for more than 20 years. I tried another optometrist once because my insurance from work covered the visit. The exam was so cursory and inept that I chose to go back to Dr. Ridder for a second opinion. I didn't want to buy glasses based on the work of that other optometrist. Dr. Ridder is smart, careful, deliberate and kind. Just the kind of person I want to be in charge of my eye health.

Wonderful, patient doctor who cares about getting my vision properly corrected - even though I am very picky. Also, he answers all of my questions that I come up with and I feel that I understand what’s going on with my eyes. If you care about your vision and it needs to be corrected Dr. Ridder can help you too!

He has been my eye doctor for a long time. He takes his time to explain things clearly and always answered my questions. He is patience, honest and not pushy. He will give you suggestions.

Dr Ridder has been my Doctor for many years. He’s the best, professional and thorough optometrist I’ve ever had. I’ve always been able to find street parking near the office.

As always, excellent.

Always excellent.

Best eye care visit I have ever had. Both the tech and doctor were very nice! Dr Ridder spent a lot of time explaining my condition and walked me through different treatment options.

In 50 years of wearing glasses Dr. Ridder is the finest optometrist I have been treated by and I have always had excellent doctors. His concern for his patients and expertise are exceptional.

Very professional but personable. His explanations are clear and he combines it with visual data that makes it easy to understand.

Dr. Ridder is the best eye doctor I have been to in my lifetime. He is amazing at fine tuning my prescription for my contacts. He is the only eye doc that has ever said contacts were possible and made it happen. And I feel like he cares about my eye health. Everyone I send to him says the same thing as well.

Dr. Rider is amazing, the best!

I have been going to Dr Ridder for over 10 years. Always a wonderful experience since the staff is friendly and professional, and the doctor is never hurried - explaining everything, being thorough, and addressing all questions and concerns.

Dr. Ridder has been my optometrist for about 20 years. He has seen me through exams, contacts, Lasik surgery (for pre- and followup-care), glasses, and various eye issues. His friendly , patient, caring, entertaining manner, and obvious expertise have kept me coming back, even after moving rather far from his office. I highly recommend him.

Consistent, competent, and detailed personal care. Every time!

Listens and has knowledgeable responses. Takes time to thoughtfully do exams and review! So glad to have him!

Dr. Ridder is the best eye doctor I have seen. He uses a holistic approach to your eye health and really cares about the well being of all patients. Also, he has a great sense of humor, very personable and remembers you even if you haven’t seen him for a year. Highly recommend!

Dr. Ridder is amazing every time I see him! He is knowledgeable, explains every detail and gives wonderful recommendations. He also takes notes each appointment so he can remember it the next time-which makes me feel super valued as a patient. I would highly recommend you see him!

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I've been going to VCS for nearly 20 years. Love the doctors and all the office personnel. I'll be a client for life!

My first visit with Dr. Ridder was awesome. He did a through diagnosis of my eye problem and explained what was going on and how we would treat it. I highly recommend this doctor to anyone.

ZERO STARS! Worst customer experience ever! This operation is all about the money (charges $60 for a follow up visit that was over 60 days when I had a serous fusion surgery and lengthy recovery - realized RX was wrong right after my annual visit), is incredibly inefficient (RX wrong twice, insurance errors, sucks up a bunch of your time at your expense, has no compassion, and has super high prices (double to triple). I would recommend nobody EVER go to Vision Care Specialists and Dr Ridder!

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I've had ridder for years he is the best

I love seeing Dr. Ridder! He caught a very hard to see retinal detachment in my eye a few years ago, and made sure it was fixed quickly. I wouldn't see anyone else.