My daughter has been her 3 times to see Dr.Millet. The doctor is very helpful with any questions we have and is very encouraging and positive to my daughter (who is extremely shy and can be very nervous about answering a question wrong). They have an adorable selection of children frames and they always give us a nice variety that is covered by her insurance. They have also replaced my daughters lenses (not even 2 weeks after she got them) when she got a scratch that was impairing her sight in 1 eye and for free of charge. We have had to wait 10 or so minutes after our appointment time to be seen but the staff is wonderful and apologetic about the wait. Glasses usually take a week or so to get in. read more

As usual, another excellent experience at Carlsbad Optometry.

Been going to Carlsbad Optometry for a few years now and I have nothing but good things to say. They are very knowledgeable, personable and go out of their way to make everything as convenient as possible. They keep up to date with the latest practices and technology so you can rest assured you're getting the best care possible. read more

Wow. Just got off the phone with them after trying to set a new patient appointment. The lady on the phone never even asked me my name, she went straight to the insurance information. I told her the name of my insurance, had the policy and group number ready, when she began to throw a series of acronyms out. I explained to her that I didn't understand what that meant, she repeated herself almost verbatim. Horrible customer service, sure seems like a money grab. read more

Yesterday I took my 14 years old daughter for her contact lens fitting. She had a bad experience in the past with another doctor in the area and was very scared to try again. But Dr. Witmeyer was amazing in every possible way: knowledge, friendliness, patience and sense of humor! She explained everything she would be doing and always had a smile in her face. She and her team found the way to make my daughter feel comfortable and relaxed all the time and we left the office with a happy, smiley girl! That, to me, is priceless! Our experience with Carlsbad Optometry could not have been better. We had to get the appointment with Dr. Witmeyer almost 2 month in advance, because she is very busy, but it was totally worth it. I am a happy mom!!! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Witmeyer since she opened Carlsbad Optometry 6 or 7 years ago. She is exceptionally well educated and informed in her field and offers "layperson" explanations to her patients - a loss art! She also has a very cute boutique-type reception area with a wonderful selection of chic designer frames. An up-scale Optometry office with the latest in office equipment, I highly recommend Dr. Witmeyer. read more

I had an amazing experience at Carlsbad Optometry. The staff was beyond kind and helped my three-month old son who I needed to bring. Dr. Sanchez was thorough and very understanding. We will definitely be back! read more

It's taken me a while to write this review, until I received a call from them today asking me to schedule my next appointment coming up in NOVEMBER! It's August? I've been in one time. I took off work an hour early to make it to my appointment on time with traffic coming from la jolla. I waited an HOUR (after my designated appointment time) before being seen. The optometrist did give me a very nonchalant "oh I'm sorry about the wait" which led me to believe this is the norm for them. Then she proceeded to talk to me like I was 8. The front desk lady also did the same. Maybe they are used to only seeing children in their office? Im not sure. All I do know is, I'm an adult, missing time with my kid who has been in daycare all day, waited an hour to be seen by an optometrist to talk down to me? No thank you. They also had a very dorky glasses selection. Not happy with this place and I have no idea how they have so many stars on yelp. No I will not recommend to a friend. read more

The office manager reached out to me and apologized for the mishandling of the situation. My husband was able to be seen by the doctor at the end of the day. I appreciate their effort to make things right! read more

My family and I have been seeing Dr. Witmeyer for years and she is truly amazing! She is brilliant and takes great care of her clients. Dr. Witmeyer is additionally fantastic with kids. I have twins that have been in contacts with her since they were in third grade (5 years). It was scary for me to take the leap but she took the time to get the perfect lenses, perfect comfort, and taught them how to use and clean them properly. She made it so easy for them that I decided it was time for me to ditch the glasses as well. The staff equally fantastic and professional. We are so happy we found Carlsbad Optometry. read more

I went here because of all the positive reviews. The service and visit was good. Very friendly and personable staff. The only problem was I called to inform prior to the visit and after the visit that there is coordination of benefit. They only billed one insurance therefore my copay was close to $200. The issue was finally resolved today and my visit was close to 2 months ago. I made multiple calls to follow up. I give them A for effort in promising that it will be resolved but poor communication. I followed up every few weeks and was not updated with the status of my refund. I would return but I do hope next time will be a better experience. The true test of customer service is providing support to clients especially when there are problems. I felt like the expectation is for me to pay timely when service is provided but a business should communicate the status and resolution to a problem if me as the client had been patient and understanding of the whole situation even if it was not my fault. Hopefully, the next experience will be better than this one. read more

I was looking for new optometrist after moving to Oceanside from Rancho Bernardo my insurance rated this better than optometrists in Oceanside as well as yelp reviews so I was willing to drive a few extra miles; it was worth it great friendly courteous staff, Dr. Millet was attentive to my questions, and I was not pressured to add upgrades for glasses as I have found some optometry offices tend to push additional costs. This will definitely be my new optometrist read more

I like Dr. Witmeyer. She does a very thorough examination and is a pleasant professional to deal with. The staff are friendly. I'm recommending her to my husband. read more

Love this place. I drive out of my way to go to Carlsbad Optometry. The staff are ALL friendly and helpful and Dr. Pierce is so on point. You can tell she actually cares. Definitely recommend. read more

Top Notch Care!!! I starting going here two years ago. I met with Dr. Witmeyer and and had a first thorough eye exam. She is knowledgeable, kind (she talks thru everything she is doing), and she takes her time in answering questions. After that appointment I sent our son who was 7 at the time for an exam. She works really well with kids (I know I teach), and my son was never in fear (even the numbing drops). I then sent my husband, who is picky about doctors, and he was very happy with his visit and exam. We had previously visited the year prior to our exam with Dr. Witmeyer with an Optomistrist here in Carlsbad that both my husband I and felt was terrible. Dr. Witemeyer was recommended to us by a friend, and we are happy to report she gave is an excellent recommendation. This year I went back for my yearly exam, and my husband. Again, we had a great visit. The front desk staff are friendly and will take good care of your appointment needs. Dr. Witmeyer referred me to an Opthamologist (spelling). I've had problems with my eyes since I was born (40+) years ago. As I am getting older my eyes have become out of alignment, and my vision is changing. Dr. W. did perscribe me for the first time ever reading glasses with a minor perscription (nothing too strong). Anyway, I visited the Opthamologist (it was an ok visit, not impressed with them), and that doctor gave me "a prism" perscription. When I went back to Dr. W. she was not convinced this new prism perscription was going to work for me. She told me to try it for a bit, but is concerned I'll get massive headaches, or just wont like it. She said she would save my original perscription and remove the prism if I needed it. I'm still trying to make the prism work, as its only for small amounts of time, and it's been a week. Now my next story is my husband. He has been struggling with his eyes being blurry and seeing double these last two weeks. He went to see Dr. W. for an emergency visit and she did and exam and has sent him to our Primary Care Physician for blood work. Thank you to her thoroughness our PCP found some issues with my husbands health. Because she took her time and because of her knowlege we are working on getting my husband healthy. Dr. Witmeyer even called my husband today, it's Saturday, to check on him. So maybe it's just a routine eye exam, or maybe it's something more, Dr. Witmeyer cares. Thanks for reading. read more

Staff was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Swift was very good with my 9 year old daughter and she was great with me as well. Love the Saturday appointments. read more

My daughter and I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Witmeyer and her staff! Everyone was very friendly, knowledgable and helpful! I would highly recommend Carlsbad Optometry! read more

Fantastic! The Dr. is awesome and the office staff super friendly and professional. Clean modern office with an excellent selection of frames. By far the best Optometrist i have ever been to. read more

Dr. Witmeyer is truely amazing. She takes the time to explain every question I have. Very knowledgeable and through. I would highly recommend her. read more

I went to Carlsbad Optometry today and was pleasantly surprised by how great the whole experience was. I saw Dr. Millet who was great - she told me exactly what she was doing, answered all my questions, and took her time. Angelica helped me pick out frames - and didn't mind showing me a million pairs. Since today was Tuesday and they were open until 8, so I was able to think about it for a while, then go back and order the frames. Before she even showed me any she took the time to go over exactly what was covered by my insurance. I would definitely recommend them! read more

Very convenient office hours and everyone is so nice. They did the calculations for my portion verses my insurance portion at the time of my appointment and I only had to pay the balance. Very thorough. When you make your appointment make sure you find out which doctor will be seeing you. Mine was with a different doctor other than the main doctor. She was great too, but since the other doctor had come out into the office previously, when the other doctor called me back, I did not realize she was the doctor. Embarrassing! read more

Exceptional! Went in to get a new prescription b/c my eyeglasses had broken and Costco told me they could not be repaired. Angelica took one look at my glasses and said she could fix them in a few minutes for no charge! Wow! Dr Pierce is superb! She is obviously very knowledgeable but never condescending at all - very pleasant and professional at all times. Everyone here is very cheerful and positive. Excellent experience! read more

Great experience all around. Office team is friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Witmeyer is very thorough with her explanations of procedures and findings. Was new to the area five years ago and feel fortunate to have found Carlsbad Optometry. read more

What most impresses me is how thorough Dr. Witmeyer's examinations are. In addition, she excels at explaining the hows and whys of what she discovers. I am 60 now, so the sight problems get to be more complex. I have complete confidence in Dr. Witmeyer's expertise and recommend her without reservation. read more

Outstanding service, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very welcoming atmosphere. Everyone there seems to love their job and it shows in the service they provide. Dr. Millet is extremely kind and engaging. I never felt rushed through my appointment, she took the time to explain everything thoroughly and she clearly has a wealth of knowledge to share. Erica Preciado's service was outstanding as well, I had a fun time picking out frames with her after my appointment. I couldn't be happier with my overall experience at Carlsbad Optometry! read more

Dr. Whitmeyer is amazing. My 2-year old son accidentally scratched his eye with his fingernail. She was able to see him the same day. She was amazingly caring and patient with him (and my 5-year old that was forced to tag along). Then she completed two follow-up exams to make sure he was healing correctly and did not develop iritis. She did not charge for the follow-ups and was extremely knowledgable, thorough, patient, professional, and understanding. My family has had all good experiences with the Optometrists at this office. What more could you ask for in an eye doctor? read more

Dr. Whitmeyer has been our optometrist for several years, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. She is thorough in her exams, and very attentive to patients. We always feel that she never rushes us, and spends the time to get to know us and our vision needs, each time we visit. My daughter has an unusual vision issue, and she has helped us manage it well over time. My vision has also changed from year to year, and she's worked with me to get the prescriptions just right, which I truly appreciate. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Witmeyer since she opened this office in Bressi Ranch. She is an excellent Optometrist who takes the time to listen and thoroughly explain issues, which is important to me. I respect her recommendations and know that I'm in good hands. The office is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for exams and eye tests. The entire front office staff is friendly and professional. Kaylee, Optician/Frame Specialist, has a great eye for finding the right frames/shapes in the very large selection of stylish frames that they carry. Highly recommend Carlsbad Optometry! read more

I saw Dr. Katherine Witmeyer, at Carlsbad Optometry, and learned more about my vision problems than I had in the past from many other Opthalmologists, Retinal specialists and optometrists. The suggesions for improvement of my vision have all been implemented and they workded. She is very friendly, well-informed and thorough. She examined me for over 2 hours!!!! Dr. Witmeyer is an expert in her field and a great asset to her practice and profession. I cannot recommend her more highly. read more

Dr. Witmeyer and her staff are wonderful people. They are intelligent, hardworking and consistent. I've been a slightly high maintenance patient, not intentionally, but definitely needed some extra attention and Dr. Witmeyer has worked very hard to give me very good eye sight. It was no small task. Additionally, Emma found frames for me when I thought there wasn't a pair that existed that would look decent on me. read more

I brought my son here for an exam and contact fitting and was very impressed with the quality of this office. Dr Witmeyer was so personable and friendly, explained everything well, and seems very thorough. I will highly recommend this office to anyone! read more

All the doctors and staff are experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and wise. They explain everything to me in terms I can understand, they give me lots of options for contacts and glasses, they have state-of-the-art tools, they help with insurance "stuff", they always see me promptly and give me their full attention, and their space is gorgeous. My daughter had her first exam at age 6 (as a benchmark), and she felt like a queen! I cannot recommend this business enough. read more

Friendly, helpful staff! Dr. Lucia Willet is the best! And they have a beautiful frame selection.

As a new patient, I recently had my first experience with Dr. Witmeyer. She is a most personable doctor (unfortunately, something not very common in the medical profession). I am thankful that Carlsbad Optometry assigned me to her. She is attentive and caring, and very good at her job. My wait time at Carlsbad Optometry was ZERO. Very good experience. read more

This was the best eye doctor experience I've ever had. I grew up with very bad vision, had a lovely eye doctor back then; had lasik surgery a few years back and had a very pleasant experience there as well...but Carlsbad Optometry was downright delightful. The doctor and the staff were very sweet and I left feeling happy. Literally. read more

Took my 5 yr old daughter to Dr. Witmeyer's office for an eye exam. They were able to get us in, the very next day. Extremely thorough exam, an Dr. Witmeyer explained the different tests to both of us prior to performing each portion of the exam, which alleviated the anxiety my daughter had going into her first eye exam. Dr. Witmeyer was a great pediatric Optometrist, and was able to recognize and switch things up a bit, when it was apparent my daughter was struggling with some of the letters. The office staff was friendly and engaging. We will be returning there, I highly recommend. read more

I use Yelp often but very rarely write reviews. Dr. Whitmeyer is amazing! She is the 3rd optometrist I've seen in 3 years and she is the first who said it may be possible for me to wear contacts for short & long distance in spite of my age related presbyopia. She did the fitting herself and is obviously highly skilled and knowledgeable. We experimented with many creative options until I was happy. Best of all, no adjustment period was required and I am happily glasses -free, including readers. THANK YOU Dr. Whitmeyer! The ladies up front were great, too! read more

The selection of glasses are terrific! Everyone working there is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. My whole family loves coming here!

Very kind, welcoming, clean. Dr. Whitmyer is so very sweet and friendly. She is honest and takes such care and time explaining things. Nice experience. read more

I have been going to Dr. Witmeyer for six years. She is simply the best. There was a problem with my new glasses, and she and her staff did everything to make sure my glasses were perfect. The doctor even called me on her day off and spent 20 minutes on the phone discussing the situation. That level of care and customer service seems impossible to find, but Carlsbad Optometry treats all it customers that way. I highly recommend them!! read more