Reviews

The Optician curates their selection of gorgeous frames like a museum. Karen has a refined aesthetic sense and great intuition about how each pair of glasses highlights the features of the wearer. She makes sure that every appointment is a focused personal experience, from selection to fitting. Getting your frames at The Optician is like visiting your favorite jewelry store.

I walked in on a random Wednesday without an appointment and was greeted by Karen and Aimee. Despite not having an appointment, they picked out several frames for me to try on. I really liked two of the frames and Karen squeezed in a quick consultation in between appointments for me to try them out. I asked Karen to hold the frames and came back a week later with my prescription. My order was filled out immediately and 2 weeks later I got an email and received both pairs of glasses. Aimee spent 20 minutes adjusting the glasses to my face exactly and this is the first time my glasses have not slipped off my nose since I first wore glasses. I really enjoyed the service here and would recommend it to anyone looking for a new pair of glasses!

This is, hands down, the best experience I've ever had at an optical store! I was blown away by the selection of cool, sophisticated frames. Amy was phenomenal in assisting with the selection. If not for her, I wouldn't have tried frames that look great on me! I will never go elsewhere.

Dr. Chun always does a very careful examination and listens to my descriptions of what I am seeing. He looks inside my eyeballs and explains clearly. I am very satisfied with his prescriptions.

I told him that I thought my prescription was off and he started shouting. Awful.

the best. first visit was two years ago and love the perfectionism

The staff and doctors here are nice and courteous. I paid $65 for the refraction test since they did not accept any vision insurance (which I have). This was my first time here. I have never been denied in the past (and never paid a dime) and did not know the key questions to ask when I made my appt. There is a form you must fill out and sign stating you will be charged the refraction portion of your eye exam. I would recommend that they include it in their new patient online library for future clients. I did not see it there and filled out everything available to me.

This is the best ophthalmologist office I have ever been to. All of the staff and doctors are very friendly and welcoming. I have incredibly sensitive eyes and usually dread going to any eye doctors, but the doctors and assistants here are compassionate, understanding, and patient. I highly recommend this place.

Had initial appointment scheduled for December 21 which was the first available after contacting them September 27, 2022. Then was notified by text and phone around December 1 that the appointment had to cancel the scheduled appointment. They then offered me a new appointment time sometime in March or April, 2023. That is six months after I reached out for an appointment because I experienced problems with vision. This is uncaring care.

I already left a long review for her office in lafayette but since I was seen in both places , I feel compelled to also share my thoughts here about Dr Tara Starr. She performed a double cataract surgery , implanted some amazing tri focal lenses that gave to both my eyes a perfect vision . I am so happy with the result ! I have to add that besides being extremely professional , she is the most sweet and caring doctor I had the pleasure to work with. She even managed my anxiety very well , I always had questions and she was always very generous with her time . Being seen in both offices, I also want to add that all the people working there are very helpful. Thank you Dr Starr for being the best ! It was a pleasure to be in your care Nadine Samuels

I wish I could give Dr. Starr many more than the maximum of 5 stars for her exceptional skills and knowledge of the field, together with a pleasant, caring persona. Within the past 12 months, I have had cataract removal from both eyes with excellent results and minimal apprehension. My eyesight is now far better than ever before, in fact it is perfect! Being 68 years old, I have seen many doctors in the Bay Area over the years for my own health issues and for my spouse, children, and grandchildren, but Dr. Starr surpasses all others by far in her personal involvement with the patient’s concerns for wellness. As she is very generous with the time and attention given to all in her practice, it is to be expected that her office schedule may not always run like clockwork. To me, that is a very small price for the superb quality of care provided by Dr. Starr.