Dr. Thorton is both knowledgeable and personable at the same time. I appreciate how thorough he is during the eye exam and takes the time to explain and answer questions. I appreciate the office staff as well. They are courteous and professional. I appreciate the care I get with scheduling and during appointments. Just an overall positive experience. I highly recommend Dr. Thornton for all your optometry needs. read more

The whole process went very smoothly. The personnel were incredibly nice and knowledgeable. The exam itself was very thorough. We planned to just get prescriptions but after checking lots of places, we went back to buy our glasses the next day. Small office, my favorite kind.! read more

The best! I've been coming here since 2015. Not only is it a super convenient location for me that pleasantly reminds me of the Tupac song of the same name, you couldn't find a more caring, charming, and thorough optician than Dr. Thornton. His ability to remember little personal details as well as medical/eye history details over the past 9 years is astonishing and shows that he really cares about his patients. He's fast and efficient but will take extra time to show me lens options ("take a few moments for your eye to adjust....ok: one....or two?"). While I know I could probably buy my contact lenses cheaper online--and the doctor was kind and honest by telling me so--I still order through them for the support and convenience. The receptionists have been there for a long time and are always very cheery and pleasant to work with (scheduling appointments, billing, etc.), which is important too. Highly recommended! I want to add that I first found this place when I didn't have eye insurance and his exam prices were very reasonable! Also, when I was having eye issues in 2020 due to Covid, Dr. T was available and easy to reach by phone and email to help me. His going the extra mile to provide advice, reassurance, and patience meant so much to me at a time when I was sick, scared, and didn't know what was going on. read more

I've been a patient of All Eyes on Me for several years now. Dr. Aaron Thornton is awesome. He has taken care of most of my family's eyes over the years. He takes the time to get to know his patients and spends the time with them to really understand their needs. The staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

I really enjoy that I can walk to my optometrist. Whenever I call for an appointment or contact refills, the team is so helpful and already has my information ready. I highly recommend Dr. Thornton; he truly cares about your overall well-being. read more

Dr. Thorton is great. I have been seeing him for years and which means he has worked with my eyes changing over time. The office staff are amazing. They help me pick out frames and never steer me wrong. read more

I've been going here for decades after the former optometrist Chester Quan moved from these premises. Aaron Thornton spends quality time with his patients and is a very sociable individual. Him along with Helen and Sameera are so helpful and accommodating. You couldn't ask for more from people or a doctor's office. Located in the Dimond district in Oakland it's accessible with free parking located in a large lot behind his business. Hats off to them. read more

My first appointment as a new patient was in September. After receiving 3-4 trail pairs of lens, my prescription is still not right. On top of that, the office is a mess and looks like it has not been cleaned or organized in years. Office staff are great , though. read more

Can't say enough good things about this practice. Dr Aaron is extremely skilled and professional, whilst being kind and friendly. He has partnered with me to find the optimal corrective solution for my needs and I actually really enjoy my sessions with him. We're trying different combinations of contact lens (bifocal and fixed) so I can see what works best amongst all the options. Dr Aaron really wants to make sure I am happy with the solution. Samera at the front desk has been so helpful too. Bonus! There is plenty of free parking nearby. read more

Such a great experience! Dr. Thornton was super friendly, energetic, & overall a great person to be around. He was very engaging during my appointment & made sure that everything was clean, safe, & comfortable. Each station was sanitized prior to its use & there are precautions in place to ensure that everything is COVID safe. The staff members were nice in that that helped me pick out frames and gave me their honest opinions, explained what my insurance covered, gave price breakdowns, & were overall helpful. Definitely looking forward to seeing them all again. Don't hesitate to give them a call or a message on their website to set up an appointment. Side note: loved that they had a small bunch of houseplants in their waiting area. COVID Precautions: - 1 person in waiting room at a time - hand sanitizer available upon entry - temperature checks - sanitized stations - place used frames on counter to be sanitized - sanitize prior to trying on frames read more

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Been going here now 2nd time in 3 years. I just think it's important compliment. I love it here. Firstly, I can't remember the beautiful lady at front but she is just so nice, welcoming, patient, knowledgeable, helpful. I feel so comfortable coming and it was my son first time. The doctor is cool to talk to, knowledgeable like you know those you just know been doing something for so long and just make you feel comfortable cause you just know they know. So nice. Good with kids and adult. Works with insurance, and they don't push if you don't purchase there. Apple Pay when I forgot my wallet at work. Just the place to go in Oakland for them eyes. read more

I've been going to Dr Thornton and his two front office assistants since like 2000. I appreciate his work and the family atmosphere I receive. He has been my dr before I had my growing family. Before my husband and two additional kids. Lol Customer service is the best. Always takes care of all my insurance needs. read more

I don't need a fancy optomist's office but the space was quite cluttered and outdated. I didn't feel super comfortable with the doctor, kind of invasive past the point of lifestyle questions that influence your eye health. To be honest, he's a bit creepy. I had a routine eye exam done and I couldn't wait to leave. Needless to say I won't be back next year. read more

The team at All Eyes on Me is the best. I grew up in the neighborhood and was back to help my folks with some appointments and turns out my dad was having trouble with his prescription. He has glasses through both Kaiser, since he's on my moms insurance, and has his own insurance so I took him to All Eyes on Me as well. There is no comparison...the experience at All Eyes on Me was 1,000x better. First of all Dr Thornton and Helen were able to find time even though they were all booked up. They knew I was only there for a short time and I was driving my father around. Second, Dr Thornton was incredibly patient and understanding and made my dad feel relaxed during the appt. Helen took care of all the paperwork and was extremely helpful and accommodating. They're taking care of everything. AWESOME! If you need any help with glasses or getting your eyes check out, stop by All Eyes on Me. I know I wasn't going to say anything bad about the other experience but this is in direct contrast to the doctor at Kaiser who had no patience and was getting irritated with my father and their receptionist who didn't even look up at us when we were checking in. Shame. read more

I've been coming here for many years...dare I say a decade...maybe longer. Dr.Thornton and his staff are the best. It's a small office and they are great with scheduling. I've never had to wait more than a few minutes to see the doctor, and he is very thorough and I never feel rushed. He's very personable and makes you feel comfortable immediately. When I first started wearing contacts I was not comfortable with them. I had an optometrist prior to this one who would just reach in to my eyes and take them in and out, which was very uncomfortable. Dr. Thornton always asks if I want to take them out myself or if I want him to do so. He explains all the tests beforehand so you're not worried if a test will hurt. He has had me try different contact brands and types to make sure I have the best fit. They have a nice selection of glasses, and I was impressed by the selection I had that was completely covered by my (basic) plan. When ordering contacts, they are usually available to pick up within a week. I just had an appointment during COVID and was happy with all the precautions they take. I like that it's a small office and they only schedule one patient at a time so you'll be the only one in the waiting room. Everyone wears masks and they temperature check you as soon as you arrive. read more

I got some great glasses from this place! Sadly I lost them about a week after getting them. Very sad. But nonetheless, the business is very good, with a great selection and helpful staff. read more

It's no wonder they are so highly rated on line! I can't tell how refreshing it is to have an experience genuinely nested in hospitality and professionalism. My girlfriend went here first and said it was an experience, I honestly didn't know what she meant until I went myself. It was nothing short of excellent eye care with excellent conversation and care. I will be back! read more

I had a wonderful experience today at "All Eyes On Me". Everyone there was so supportive and helpful, and patient with my waffling between different pairs. Picking out glasses is usually such a chore, but I left feeling happier than I came in! I highly recommend them. read more

This is my spot for eye care !!! Doc and his staff are awesome... I referred my wife and she was equally impressed with the quality of service during the pandemic!!! Next I will have the kids make there appointments!! read more

I always thought that I had good vision, well, times goes fast and I noticed a small change in my vision; that was the reason I decided to set up an appointment with Dr Aaron. I was nervous at the beginning since I had never had an eye exam before, but Dr Aaron took the time to explain every step of the process and made things easier so I could feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend All Eyes on my Optometry to my family and friends. Thank you Dr Aaron and staff. read more

Dr. Thornton has been our family optometrist since 1998, maybe earlier. His lovely front office staff have always been patient, kind and so easy to work with. This neighborhood gem must be protected at all costs. Pricing has always been fair and they accept most insurances. They offer the latest trends in eyewear and a variety of contacts. read more

Dr. Thornton, Helen & Samira (apologies if misspelled) were all very professional, accommodating and friendly. I enjoy having such a talented optometry team in my neighborhood. read more

This was my first visit to All Eyes On Me. I had such a great experience. Helen and Sameerah helped me find the perfect pair of glasses. Helen pulled at least 25 pairs of glasses down for me to try on. I apologized for doing that, as I knew, that they had to disinfect every pair that I touched. They were so sweet and told me not to worry about it. They made me feel so welcomed. We all wore masks and stayed safe. On the way out, I met Dr Thornton, who was so kind, welcoming and funny! I'm definitely getting all my glasses from AEOM. read more

The staff is amazing, inviting and full of life, thank you so much for making me feel comfortable and taking the time to answer my questions and the Dr. hands down is one the best I've seen thank you for your care, conversation and getting aquatinted as patient and Dr. read more

I was a patient for about 10 years because I live in the neighborhood. I overlooked the dirty, disorganized office and hot waiting room. I finally gave up when they neglected to perform a glaucoma pressure test during my annual exam for the second year in a row. it also took nearly a month to receive my sample contacts. I don't miss the creepy feeling that I got from Dr. Thornton either. I'm now using a more professional optometrist in Alameda who's office is clean, comfortable and organized. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Thornton and his staff. Everyone was friendly and efficient, even while taking appropriate COVID precautions. Dr. Thornton's exam was thorough, and feel quite reasonably priced (a plus since I don't have vision coverage). I was provided a number of prescriptions, which the staff explained to me very clearly. They have a nice selection of frames, but I never got the feeling they were trying to push me into making purchases from them. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Thorton was so friendly and thorough. I've never worn glasses before and wasn't sure what to expect but he led me through the whole experience so easily. I had to bring my baby along with me to the visit and the staff were very accommodating. I found a frame I loved in no time. read more

Dr. Thornton and his staff are amazing. Every visit is always on point. Dr. Thornton is such a knowledgeable eye doctor and takes his time with his patients. Highly recommend! read more

Love the doctor here. So good at what he does. And he's incredibly caring and considerate. I showed up really hungry and he gave me his luna bars to eat. He kept telling me to eat more after I tried to take only a polite amount. I told him I was stressed and he gave me a map of the Redwood regional park and told me about some of his favorite places to hike. Quite simply, all the staff are super nice and it's a pleasure having to be there. read more

Dr. Thornton is the best! I've been seeing him for years now and he has the best bedside manner. His staff is also super conscientious and lovely. Highly recommend! read more

I suspected my 6 year old son needed an eye exam. I took him to All Eyes on Me (RIP Tupac) and we had the best experience I could have ever imagined. Dr Thorton was like a freaking eye wizard and my son who gets nervous about nearly everything, was actually HAVING FUN - during an eye exam! Let me repeat, my anxious son thoroughly enjoyed being examined. Some people perform their work at such a high level and are born to excel at their profession. Dr. T is one of those people. His staff was personable and super friendly. I had such a great experience that I wanted to share. read more

Yep. They rule. Aaron and his staff are friendly and have a gift for making the entire checkup an utterly charming experience. The free next-day follow-up to confirm a question he had about my eyesight is one of those things that lets you know the Doc really cares about doing a thorough job. Totally awesome. He's cute, too. Imagine The Rock but, like, as a doctor. read more

This place is awesome. Dr Thornton really knows what he's doing. Staff is very helpful quick and efficient. Excellent service here. I was referred to this place by my girlfriend and has been coming here ever since. Good job you guys. They have a huge selection of eyewear that covers most styles. In fact, I couldn't make up my mind at one point because of all the styles to choose from lol... Is it just me or is it hard to pick the right pair? Staff were very helpful to me because I just couldn't seem to make up my mind so I thank them for helping me with my choice. Love my glasses. This place is located on fruitvale across from chase bank. There's also a Starbucks on the corner a few steps down. The parking in front is sometimes taken but no worries there's parking in the back behind the building. So you don't have to pay for a parking ticket. Brought my daughter here and she's on my vsp insurance plan and she picked a nice pair of ray ban clubmasters. With my insurance coverage it costed me zero dollars. This place deserves a five star rating for the good service the quality selection of optics and friendly staff. Thanks you guys good job. read more

Ironically I had taken the day off to fly up from LA to take my mom to her Dr. Appt. I woke up with a right eye, swollen and closed shut with crustiness. I had these symptoms before and pretty much knew what it was and needed a prescription. I knew this place was still in business after 34 years of growing up the street from the Dimond District. I had never been there, but it was convenient as I was boarding a plane back the same day. After I took my mom to her appt, which she is in better shape than me, we head over here. I walked in and asked if they had same day appts and if there were any available. The lovely receptionist was kind enough to check my insurance to see if I was covered for this type of exam. My crappy VSP didn't cover it, but the office visit wasn't bad. $40. I hadn't even complete the necessary paperwork when Dr. Thornton called me in, less than 5 mins of walking in the door. Very sharp and perceptive. After asking why I was there, recognized that I had something else going on. I was actually suffering from fantastic cold. He asked questions and was chatty as well; confirmed my suspicions of my eye condition. He wanted to knock this thing out before it got out of hand and also because he knew I was boarding a plane. He asked if I had insurance because the prescription he wanted to give me was name brand and didn't want to take a chance with generic, but he gave me fair warning that it would be expensive. He wrote out a schedule for me for the week how take the drops. And said if there any issues to call him, even if I get home and see my ophthalmologist. I'm trying to move back to the Bay and if I do, I think I have already found my eye doc. Turns out the receptionist and I went to high school together so we spent a few minutes chatting. Lovely bunch of folks and very efficient. read more

So I started wearing glasses in the 10th grade, horrible right???? But Dr. Thornton and his lovely ladies made it a pleasurable experience. However once I graduated college and started working in the city it wasn't the most convenient thing to do, go see Dr. Thornton. So I ventured off to Len Crafters in the FiDi in Sf and was greatly disappointed. I left there with a terrible pair of frames and an even worst prescription. Needless to say I returned them thanks to their 90 day guarantee but I had already burned through my insurance for the exam. You would think I learned my lesson but I tried again in FiDi and ended up with a pounding head ache, blurry vision and ridiculously expensive frames. Luckily I landed a new job on the other side of the bay and will be returning to my old neighborhood gem Dr. Thornton. 3 things I know All Eyes On Me will give me: an inexpensive visit, friendly-caring staff and most importantly my sight! BTW my mother, dad, and 2 siblings all wear glasses/contacts fitted by Dr. Thornton! read more

Dr Thornton is amazing! So attentive and friendly. Very knowledgeable! The staff is super friendly and helpful too! Highly recommended!!! read more

The receptionist at this office is professional and hospitable, she does a great job in answering patient's questions about billing and scheduling, and even goes out of her way to help patients register and fill out paperwork with ease. I've had some poor experiences with optometrists in the past, but with Dr.Thornton I feel completely comfortable in allowing him to exam my eyes, as well as my son's. He is the true definition of professionalism with his practices, he explains in full detail everything that he will be doing and he is one of the few eye doctors around that opts out from using the terrifying air puff on your eyes. read more

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Amazing service! The doc was courteous, professional and on point about everything. He was as speedy as he was thorough, which is a life saver when you're trying to knock out a day of errands in East Bay. His store is on trend without being pretentious and unaffordable like so many things in the Bay these days. This practice also gets bonus points for being located in my neighborhood. Nothing I need is ever that close or convenient. read more

When I arrived for my eye exam, I was admitted by a pleasant person at the front desk. Dr. Thornton has excellent and profession, giving a thorough and detailed exam, explaining everything as we went. I felt I had plenty of time to ask any questions I had and was impressed by the whole experience. read more

Now I haven't been to many optometrist in my lifetime, but All Eyes On Me is definitely a WONDERFUL one to go. I recall my first conversation with my coworker about this place to get my eyes tested. Curious to see what this is all about, I do a sudden drop in and I kid you not they had an available appointment for me. They were a clean professional staff. They were friendly. They were engaging. No pressure no gimmicks pure nice. Now, Dr. Thornton is a crafty one. By crafty I mean he is skilled at his trade. He will talk with you to get background on your vision. And he clearly speaks in detail so you can hear what he is saying and instructing you to do. These guys are all around awesome to me. I'd recommend friends family and anyone who needs their eyes checked. read more