Dr. Grillo is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery specialist who focuses on advanced anterior-segment techniques, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK, and corneal transplant procedures such as DMEK, DSAEK, and DALK. He is driven to deliver cornea subspecialty care to communities in need.
Credentials
Education & Training
California State University, Fresno
Undergraduate, B.A. Anthropology
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Casey Eye Institute
Residency, Ophthalmology
Mason Eye Institute, University of Missouri
Fellowship, Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Awards & Recognition
Casey Eye Institute Medical Teaching Award, 2014
Mason Eye Institute Faculty Teaching Award, 2018
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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★★★★★3.9447 reviewsGoogle reviews for Clarus Eye Centre - Lacey, WA, the practice associated with Dr. Anthony Grillo. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
I had a good experience at the Lacey location for my cataract surgery...very professional. Then they sent me to the Lily Road location to fill my prescription for glasses, which turned out bad. I wanted 2 pairs of glasses... one for every day use and one to use when I played the piano. I was never told by any doctor that my left eye will never be able to see better than 20/50 until my 2nd visit there to have my prescription re-evaluated because I couldn't see clearly. And the doctor did not re-check my vision. I was told this by the optometry person. And my piano playing glasses turned out to be the same prescription as my naked eyes (so virtually no prescription). I needed to have that changed to work at a computer distance. On my 2nd visit there, I had a hugely inflamed stye in my eye. The doctor sent my prescription to my old pharmacy, even though she asked which pharmacy to send it to. After 2 trips to the pharmacy, who did not have the order, we called Clarus to see where it was. Of course, we could not talk to a real person, so I had to leave a message. I got a message on my phone telling me what had happened and that my new pharmacy was contacted. After waiting another 2 hours, we called them, and they had NOT yet received the order. We had our new pharmacy call our old pharmacy to get the order from them. I should have had the medication by 10:30 am but didn't receive it until 6:30 pm. A whole day wasted while my stye grew dramatically during that time. Would I recommend the Lily location or Clarus to get prescriptions filled or medical problems with the eye? No.
Unprofessional, dismissive, and zero aftercare. Left with permanent damage. I had an incredibly disappointing experience with Dr. Aaker. After dealing with a persistent eye issue, I was rushed into an invasive surgery with him. He spent almost no time with me before or after the procedure, treating me like an assembly-line inconvenience rather than a patient. Worse yet, he completely failed to provide basic aftercare instructions or ensure I had a follow-up appointment scheduled to check on my healing. When the surgery failed and the exact same issue returned a year later, his attitude was entirely unprofessional and dismissive. Instead of investigating why his procedure didn't work, he seemed openly annoyed that I had to return for the same problem, showing a complete lack of accountability and treating my recurring symptoms as if they were my fault. He then proceeded to perform the exact same surgery a second time, which ultimately left my eye even more damaged. Because of his rushed care and complete lack of proper post-operative tracking, I am now left with permanent scar tissue damage and chronic inflammation in my eyelid that I am having to see a different specialist to correct. I would highly recommend looking elsewhere for a surgeon who provides standard medical aftercare, stands by their work, and treats patients with basic respect.
Response from the ownerHi Kelsi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience left you feeling disappointed and unsupported. We understand how frustrating it can be when expectations are not met, particularly when concerns remain unresolved. Because patient privacy is important to us, we cannot comment on your specific circumstances in a public forum. However, we take feedback like yours seriously and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly and learn more about your experience. If you would like to reach out to us directly, please call 360-923-4363 or email sashak@claruseye.com. Thank you and we wish you the best in your continued care.- Response from the ownerThank you for the 5 star rating, Tom! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your review:)
- Response from the ownerThank you for the 4 star review, Kenny! If you're willing to share more information about what we can do to improve our processes, please reach out to us directly by emailing our outreach coordinator, Sasha. Her email is sashak@claruseye.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Best experience possible for eye surgery. Everyone was wonderful! Professional and caring.
Response from the ownerThank you so much for the glowing review, Mary Kay! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to seeing you again in the future!I don’t actually know where to start. Every appt is a 3-hr endeavor, regardless of the reason. Don't bother trying to speak to someone on the phone. I tried over a 2-week period and was disconnected 6 times. My husband came here because of glaucoma. He ended up with a detached retina and virtually no vision in the other eye. Basically blind. You figured it out.
Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating long appointment times, communication difficulties, and concerns about medical care can be. Our team strives to provide timely, compassionate, and high-quality care to every patient, and we take feedback like yours seriously. Because patient privacy is important to us, we cannot discuss specific medical situations in a public forum. If you are willing to speak with us directly, please contact our Outreach Manager at sashak@claruseye.com or 360-923-4363. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and address your concerns. Thank you.They charged for a surgery they never did
Response from the ownerThank you for bringing this to our attention. We take concerns like this very seriously and would like the opportunity to look into what may have happened. Because we’re unable to discuss specific details publicly, we encourage you to contact our office directly so we can review your account and better understand the situation. Please contact our outreach coordinator at 360-923-4363. If you’ll leave a message with your full name, birth date, and best way to contact you directly, we will get some answers back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate the chance to address this issue.Great doctor's and medical staff.
Response from the ownerThank you for the excellent review, Montanna! We look forward to seeing you again in the future:)I left a message on May 13 & got a callback within minutes. Triage took care of my dry eye concern & mailed out a package of eyedrops (I live 50 miles away) to use while a prescription was prepared. I got the package on May 14, a mere 30 hours later!! THAT is good customer service. Thank you!
Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, Carrie! We're happy our team was able to help you so quickly!:)
