I was disappointed by my experience here. I went in simply wanting to get an updated glasses prescription so I could purchase affordable glasses elsewhere. I was told that unless I agreed to either full eye dilation or an expensive additional retinal imaging test, the optometrist would not see me at all. I understand that doctors may recommend certain exams, but refusing to provide a basic vision exam and prescription unless I purchased extra, costly procedures felt inappropriate and pressured. Patients should be allowed to make informed choices about their care without being denied service. The girls at the front desk were very nice and so for their friendliness, I am giving a couple of stars. I will not be returning and would not recommend this office to anyone who wants straightforward, affordable eye care. read more

First I want to say how nice everyone is at Beyond Optometry. I suffer from terribly dry eyes and I have been doing IPL sessions for a while with Dr Ardakani, as it is the only thing so far that seems to work a little. Jasmine is so patient and so calm when prepping me for the sessions! Lately my eyes have become worse, and even IPL does not seem to alleviate the burning pain and the gritty sensation. But Dr Ardakani is determined to find solutions to help me, and is not giving up, unlike the 4 or 5 other doctors I saw before him and it is a comfort to feel like I am not completely alone in this ordeal !! read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I was referred by a friend who saw Dr. A for double vision which is my issue. I had given up hope on getting help because my prior eye doctor just dismissed the issue. Dr. A was able to address the situation immediately and offered a solution. I literally cried during the eye exam because the problem was resolved. I had lived with the issue since last year. I will be continuing on with Dr. A as my new eye doctor. Also, let me say that as caring and patient as Dr. A is his staff is just as professional and caring. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with this office. You'll leave wondering why you didn't go there sooner. read more

Loved this office! Went to get a new pair of glasses and Kris was so helpful!! Highly recommend, calling and making an appointment

Everything from the office staff to patient care and follow up is top notch. I have been going here for years and Dr. Ardakani is the most skilled and personable eye doctor I have ever had. They also have high tech options like IPL and advanced imaging. read more

Really great service. Knowledgeable staff and great Optometrist in Dr. A. Always listen to my concerns and help with any issues.

Dr. Ardakani is so kind and has such positive energy. The staff is so helpful and well knowledgeable. I was trying on a pair of frames and was asking the staff for their opinion and the nice lady behind the counter suggested to use my iPhone front camera as the deciding factor and it sure helped me make up my mind real quick haha. This is my second year going to Dr. Ardakani and I will continue to go back to him!! read more

I have been incredibly pleased and impressed with the consistent care and communication from Dr. Ardakani and his staff. I suffer from very uncomfortable dry eyes. I have tried a few doctors and always felt frustrated with the care I was receiving. I am grateful to have found Dr. Ardakani. I feel truly listened to and supported and that their true goal is to help me find much needed relief. The office is quiet and calm, incredibly welcoming. Jasmine and Rob are super lovely. Rob was so helpful and knowledgeable in finding a frame that fits me comfortably and fitting me with lenses to help my vision and what is most important to me when it comes to what I see when looking through my lenses. I have never had an optician ask me such questions regarding that. It was so helpful. Jasmine has a very gentle touch. I just began IPL treatments and she got me prepped for it. I would say I love getting my eyes touched as much as I love going to the dentist (complete dread) but Jasmine made me feel incredibly calm and safe. Thank you Beyond Optometry for all your great efforts! read more

I would highly recommend going here! Their technology is extremely advanced compared to other optometrist.

Dr Adarkani and his team are top-notch. I'm new to eye exams and glasses, and I've been very impressed with my experiences at Beyond Optometry. They have a nice selection of eye glasses and sunglasses. During the eye exam, they do lots of (quick/painless) tests and take measurements/etc, and then Dr A takes the time to explain everything to me, including the "plan of attack". The customer service employees are great too, very friendly and professional. I'm very happy with Beyond Optometry! read more

This place was amazing the Dr was very caring genuinely shows that he cares. And just like the doctor was great so was the front office staff very friendly, knowledgeable, I would go back definitely. My husband was well taken care of. read more

Great business with great staff. Have been coming for years and always feel well taken care of!

Very fast runaround on glasses! They were super helpful and friendly! Great experience!

Friendly staff and very responsive. the place is clean and cute. They also have a great selection of frames.

The staff and doctor were patient, polite, and thorough. They were able to accommodate an earlier appointment time for me, and the Optician was helpful in suggesting glasses. There is not a large selection of glasses, but what they have is good quality. Very happy with this office. read more

I always look forward to my appointments at Beyond Optometry! Dr. A provides exceptional service and goes above and beyond to make sure you feel cared for and informed. The staff is also fantastic and their attention to detail is evident throughout the entire process, from the thorough eye examination to the personalized treatment recommendations. They have a fab selection of stylish, designer eye wear and I always receive compliments for my new frames/sunglasses. Love this place! read more

This is the second year my exam is with Dr. Ardakani and he has taken very good care of my eyes since I started coming to him. He also has all the fine equipment to detect any issues with my eyes. His exams are very thorough and he addresses any problems my eyes might encounter. He also provides instructions to follow up with his findings. Especially, he recommended other specialists for me to see to address some issues that more need attention. He's very pleasant and will listen to any concerns I might have. I definitely recommend him to all. read more

Pricing is outrageous. Especially compared to 21 months ago when I got my very 1st pair....doubled on 1 pair of eyeglasses $400 to $800. They lost both mine and my husband's business and are gaining 2 bad reviews over their price gouging. My hubby has been going here for years, myself once. Better off going to Costco. Atleast they would have $10 change on hand. Wasted even more of my time as a gal had to go fetch change from a business close by. Ummm.....wasted $50 & an hour and a half of my time. My apologies to friends that I recommended to go here, my bad and deepest regrets in doing so. There are so many other affordable places to go. To double in price is disgusting Do yourself a favor and try anywhere but here. Costco is next on my list! I heard excellent things of their optometry department. Never ever would I recommend Beyond Optometry EVER AGAIN, MOST especially if you have VSP. This place doesn't deserve a dime from clients with insurance, nor those without good vision insurance, or those with NO insurance at all. Shop around folks. Lesson learned read more

Dr. Ardakani, Maria, as well as the rest of the staff are so easy to work with! They all have a pleasant attitude and great energy. I love the selection of frames too. Laurent, Ferragamo, Chanel... all the best. Super excited for my Gucci frames :) Also, they were playing Swedish House Mafia when I walked in. I highly recommend! read more

Great customer experience! They saw me on time and spent the time to understand my needs. I would highly recommend the young optometry. They will try to sell you glasses. I opted for readers I can get from Amazon. read more

I recently became a patient at Beyond Optometry and my care here has been top notch. I was desperate to find out what was causing my eye pain and quickly needed relief. I called multiple optometrists to see if they could take me in the same day and this place was fortunately able to due to it being an emergency. Dr. Ardakani diagnosed me and was thorough in explaining what was going on with my eye. He followed up for weeks until it finally healed (stubborn eye!!) I've decided to continue my regular eye exams here since I've been happy with the care I've received. My husband recently started coming here and had a great experience as well. He's probably the best Optometrist I've ever dealt with, so you will not be disappointed! read more

Pleasantly surprised for my first visit. I was able to make an appointment quickly after loosing a contact down the drain . The staff is very nice and treated me kindly and helped me pick out a pair of new glasses as well. I love the newer technology used during my exam compared to my previous optometrist. Dr. Ardakani took the time to explain all of my contact options so that I could make an informed decision, something I appreciated . There was no pressure to buy anything either. Best of all, I received my new glasses in 3 days!! read more

Dr. David Ardakani and staff were awesome. Great visit. Loved how they shared with me what problems I was having with my vision and the solutions to make my life better. Highly recommend. read more

I scheduled my appointment a day prior on the evening & they set me up with an appt the next day. They greeted & everything in the most positive manner & they were extremely polite actually. Dr Ardakani is by far one of the best optometrist I've been to in terms of being s doctor & keeping s well rounded conversation. I have no problem opening up about questions & there's was even some background info we went into but it was the most professional learning experience I've had. Definitely coming back here as a permanent client. read more

Where do I start, I reached out to DR. Ardakani after my doctor retired this year. I can't stress the customer service and support DR. Ardakani has given me, making my new yearly check up a great easy experience. He also answered all my questions and what he didn't have In store he would look up and get me an answer. I definitely recommend and complement the friendliness, knowledge, and expertise of Dr. Ardakani. Also, the cleanliness and sanitation of the place is to put anyone at easy with the covid-19 lingering. Anything touched was immediately satanized. Definitely a plus and recommend to anyone. read more

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Great service and knowledgeable staff. I enjoyed my visit and will be back next year to get my eye check again.

Dr. Ardakani gave me a week supply of contacts to cover my lack of sight in ordering contacts early. That alone deserves a 5 star review for helping me... A great way to begin and establish a relationship with patients (this practice has been acquired from the former owner, Dr. Bruce Frimtzis). read more

Both the Optometrists and his staff were very good. They were both knowledgeable and friendly.

Me, my husband and my sons always go to this office, Dr Ardakani is very good, highly recommended. Also the ladies that approach you at the door are very helpful and friendly. read more

Dr. David Ardakani and his staff were a delight to work with. I chose Beyond Optometry because of the stellar reviews, and I can attest to the outstanding experience. Dr. David explained things to me very carefully, and when it came time to select frames and lenses, they were very accommodating to my budget. I highly recommend Beyond Optometry. read more

Beyond optometry was a very good choice. I recently moved to the area and was looking for a great eye clinic for medical eye care and also glasses and contact lenses and I'm so happy I found this place. Three stars is that they don't have a big sign on the building so it was a little difficult to find them and I didn't know I could fill out my health forms before I go in until I went in for my appointment. read more

Welcoming as soon as you walk in. Staff is friendly and Dr. is Informative and knowledgeable.

Dr. Ardakani and Luke were both professional and knowledgeable. They were happy to share examination and cost details as well as insurance coverage when asked. I would recommend Beyond Optometry to anyone looking for an optometry with friendly knowledgeable staff, good hours of operation and a clean/efficient office easy to access! read more

They are fabulous! Everyone in the office is so nice and kind. I have been going here for a few years and would highly recommend them for your optometry needs. You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent service and experience. I took my nine-year-old daughter to see Dr. Frimtzis for an eye exam after she complained about having trouble seeing the board in school. I was a little nervous because it was her first time getting her eyes checked and dilated. Dr. Frimtzis was super nice and patient with my daughter, which made her feel comfortable. I also liked that Dr. Frimtzis had a wide selection of frames that my daughter could chose from. She absolutely loved her experience and is obsessed with her new beautiful glasses. read more

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Dr. Ardakani was knowledgeable, patient, and kind. His exam was very thorough and he answered any and all questions asked of him. He made me feel comfortable and heard. He had great customer service and it was very evident that the happiness of the client is his goal. Also, the woman at the front desk was very helpful. Highly recommend. read more

I've been in search of a great eye clinic for a long time and I seem to have found it. The doctor and staff are extremely professional and knowledgeable and they use the most advanced equipment I've ever seen. Dr. Ardakani explains everything in detail and it's obvious that he wants the patient to be engaged in their care. I trust their decision as they took care of me for my regular eye exam and contact lenses and also for my LASIK procedure which I cannot recommend to all of my friends. If you're looking for a clinic that cares for your eyes and overall health as much as you do yourself, then this is the place you've been looking for. read more

I must say that I looked and researched for a good optometrist since ours stopped taking our insurance, I came across this place on YELP and was excited to try it. The staff was nice, doctor was good but... the pricing is OUT OF CONTROL!!!!! I have NEVER paid so much for glasses in my life and I have double coverage. My husband offered his old frames in order to keep the price under 300$ It's a COMPLETE rip off. I specifically told them I wanted zero or very little out of my pocket but that didn't matter...to make matters worse, both my prescription and my husband's was waaay off, his eyesight has gotten worse because of the bad prescription, I NEVER wore my glasses because they were absolutely off in terms of the prescription. I recently called to get my son's prescription (he broke his glasses, I was desperate) and they insisted he be seen there again, I said NO, you're too expensive, well long story short, I found another place, which is GREAT and was able to provide me with 2 pairs of glasses for $51.00 including the exam fee, no gimmicks no fees, just the good ole traditional eye exam with less FANCY equipment; Unfortunately it gets worse, I was really upset when I scheduled my son for his appointment at the new place they informed me that Beyond Opt. had already requested an authorization for him. I really believe this company is scamming people and overcharging their patients and mishandling the insurance claims. Don't let the fancy 3-D equipment fool you... save your money and your time. read more

This doctor is very unprofessional, always hiding things and lying about all kinds of things. Keeping telling you how good the product is before buying and after you purchased, he doesn't care about your progress at all. He hides child's prescription and every time you ask, he will tell you there is slightly small change in prescription. Be careful that his optometry 's tests and or exam are inaccurate. A week after our last optometry, I went to see another doctor and found a big discrepancy in 2 doctors' prescription. So I seriously suspect that it was his unprofessional operation that caused my daughter's prescription to increase rapidly even after a year's treatment, and delayed her correct treatment time. And because of wearing his products, my daughter's eyes had become very, very dry now. She has allergic reaction of redness and can't wear this product anymore. The doctor still doesn't care what you say and he refuses to refund the unuse part of the product even my daughter has allergic reaction. He even orders to deliver the new contact lenses before the checkup so the prescription of contact lenses is not correct at all. The most ridiculous thing is that you ask the doctor to get a copy of your own examination report each time and he asks us to pay for each copy based on pages and you will be forced to sign a form to release your own info to yourself. This is not what a doctor should do. Do not recommend this store, be careful or you will be cheated read more

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Wow what an amazing experience. Effortless visit. Was able the bring me and my whole family on a Saturday. New owner Dr. David Ardakani gave me all the information and more that I needed for me and my childrens eye care. Patient for Life! read more