Found Dr. Ephraim after finding him recommended by neighbors and had a perfect experience. I had been doing to another practice for a couple years, but they seemed to be focused more on senior patients and it was a cumbersome process. My experience with Dr. Ephraim was 5-stars across the board! He was timely, there was never any waiting, and it was overall an extremely pleasant, easy process. There was no puff of air (argh! thank goodness), yet he had technology that I've never had used on me from other places that was able to show detailed digital images of my eyes and its cones, etc. He prioritized both the health aspect of my eyes as well as the accuracy and optimization of the prescription which was exactly what I was hoping for. There was no pressure to buy glasses or contacts from them, which I appreciated. Dr. Ephraim was also super-personable and funny, and his staff was efficient and professional. I paid out of pocket because I didn't like the experience I had elsewhere, and it was worth it, but he does take multiple vision insurance providers. Note: I did originally have trouble connecting with them for an appointment and didn't get an answer the first couple times. I called a bit earlier and that helped to finally connect. read more

Dr Ephraim has always been great. He's very kind, and he doesn't rush his patients. He will take the time to listen and to discuss whatever questions you have. He's also got a good sense of humor, which is always appreciated. read more

Personable, explains things clearly, technically sound. Latest equipment is being used. The office manager, Mo is also personable and tries to do right with finding frames that are modern and stylish read more

Dr. Ephraim and Mo have been amazing with their quality of care, promptness and affordability over the last decade+ years. I highly recommend them! read more

I can't say enough about the care from Dr. Ephraim. I used to see his dad, Dr. Barry Ephraim and it's so reassuring to have the care and concern now with Dr. David. He had a thorough approach and provided me with psycho-education that was so helpful and informative. Moe was helpful in coordinating both my appointments and ordering new glasses. There is nothing better than a local practice that exceeds your expectations and need. Highly recommend read more

I am giving a 2 stars because I am a new patient, and liked the warm welcome by Dr. David and the entire examination process. What I don`t like is the difficulty in speaking with his assistants and scheduling an appointment. One time, he picked up the call and said that he was assisting another patient and will call me back-never did. Other times, I will call before 3:30pm and got a message that the office was now closed. A shame because I really like Dr. Ephraim. read more

Dr. Ephraim is expert and personable. It's a longtime family business (that his father had originally). He talks VERY fast and provides a LOT of information about eyes and vision. You may feel snowed and have trouble remembering some or most of it later. I took a star off because of the trouble reaching someone to make an appointment and the person is abrupt. His optician specialist not only crafts glasses and orders contacts but handles a busy phone, receives patients arriving, triages requests, etc. I give him credit for being able to do all that, but the phone-side or counter-side manner and attention were at times lacking. If you want an expert exam and expert glasses making, and can deal with the above and a smaller but curated selection of frames, you may be satisfied. read more

Dr. Ephraim is a world-class optometrist. In fact, as someone who travels often, I make the effort of flying all the way to Maryland each year to continue to use Dr. Ephraim, that's just how good he is. Forget the optometry-mill outlet centers in malls and walmart, if you care about your eyes, you want to see Dr. Ephraim. He has top-notch knowledge and equipment, and has his practice down to a science (my last full exam took about 25 minutes, which included him going into great depth to explain my eye health. He really knows his stuff. And of course, honorable mention goes to his receptionist Mose, who is a pro and always very helpful. read more

Dr. Ephraim diagnosed my son's eye condition way in advance before it caused major damage. And he was able to recommend a great specialist to stop the progression of Keratoconus. read more

During the period of social isolation we have been limiting our outings to picking up food and medical visits. Well there may be a few visits to the liquor store thrown in there. Anyway, it was time for our eye exams so we called and made our appointments. The whole experience was very comfortable. As of June, Dr. Ephraim is only scheduling one appointment per hour per client(s). Family members can be seen during the same hour. The front door is locked so there is careful control over who comes in and when. Masks are required and the office is thoroughly disinfected in between visits. As usual Rich and I got a thorough exam and plenty of time with the doctor as he explained what he was doing and what he was seeing. So lucky to have so many caring, exceptional medical professionals in this area. read more

Dr. Ephraim was on time, courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and provided good follow up. I would recommend him over any of the area stores like My Eye Dr, Vision Works, etc. His staff was great too. read more

Would not schedule an appointment, told me to call back in 3 weeks! Not sure what type of business tells you to call back when you call for an appointment but that was the response I received. Needless to say, I will find another optometrist who actually schedules appointments. read more

It is disappointing to have to file a complaint with the state for Dr. Ephraim to address billing discrepancies. Multiple attempts by phone and in writing were made to resolve this directly with Dr. Ephraim. Read receipts were received for attempts to address in writing - but no response from Dr. Ephraim or his office - even after follow-up attempts. Insurance company EOB states patient responsibility as $0 and does not reflect payments made on date of service - or any service for which patient would be responsible. This really could have, and should have been a simple fix - resubmitting to insurance company to reflect correct charges or payments made, or - simply refund payment if necessary. While my first thought was that this was either a mistake on the insurance company's end, or an accidental oversight by Dr. Ephraim's office - the lack of response suggests otherwise. Super slick way to overcharge patients, as often they do not check insurance company EOB's - and a pretty nice cushion to his income if he's doing this with every patient - or even once a day. Sad. read more

Where do I begin? The nicest, most professional, informative, calm and personable doctor I have ever encountered in my accident prone 56 years!!! He should be in charge of the nuclear codes or hostage negotiating or crisis management. He should be performing emergency neurosurgery in a war zone--that is how intelligent and calming he is without an ounce of pretension! He has a gift with people, and he explained the science behind my eyes in a way no one ever has before. I have no anxiety about vision checks, but if anyone out there has a squirmy child or phobic adult or someone just worried about their eye issues...THIS is the guy!!!! I don't care if he is only an expert on eyes, this is the guy you want flying your plane if ten thousand things go wrong! Lol! I had read previous reviews and expected him to be great, but this guy is Superman in my book! read more

I have been searching for the perfect optometrist over the years and I finally found him. The experience far surpassed any expectation I may have had. I am in my fifties and have had eye changes as I have gotten older. I never can have my eye refraction done correctly over the years and Dr. Ephraim did tests I have never had before. He thoroughly and patiently explained the anatomy of my eyes, he also took the time to examine my eyes internally. The dilation process was amazing... not at all what I am used to. "Mo" was amazing as well... explaining the prescription options and helping me get the measurements very precise. I found this practice after hours of searching online reviews and blogs. I took the chance and booked an appointment. The staff is extremely friendly, patient, and accommodating. My only regret is that I did not find David Ephraim sooner. I will not only be back, I plan on referring anyone I know that is looking for an awesome doctor of optometry. I finally hit the jackpot. Thanks to Dr. Ephraim and to Mo... My search is over.... read more

I was previously a patient of Dr. Barry Ephraim, David's father. After TOO many years in between check-ups, I finally returned to them a little over a year ago, and am in much better vision health now. The other reviews are accurate, David is most capably filling his father's (and grandfather's) shoes. This is a WELL established, LONG running family business now in its third generation. It doesn't get any better than this. Dr. Ephraim is friendly, down-to-earth, genuinely kind and patient. Years ago, his mother "set me up" with some amazing vintage/NOS frames. The amazing technician/front office manager, Mo; has with great care updated them to new lenses, withOUT pressing me to buy new ones. read more

The worst optometrist that I have ever been to. David Ephriam took over his father's practice. We had been going there for years. David told me that I did not have Macular Degeneration after having been diagnosed by specialists. This led me to feel that I had been miraculously "cured," which is literally impossible. A change in doctors and a rediagnosis of Macular Degeneration was made with my new doctor. Refraction was faulty, but had to wait a year to go to new doctor to get new glasses. Run, do not walk, away from David Ephriam. read more

David is indeed a good doctor and I recommend him to every of my friends. He explained my eye problems carefully to me helped me build a long-run plan to recover. This guy is great. As other reviews are mentioned, the waiting time is always surprisingly short and the front desk guy, Mo is also very nice. read more

Can't recommend him enough. Hadn't had an eye exam since I was in grade school, so I had no idea what to expect. He was efficient, thorough and explained every thing very well. Probably the best doctor's visit I've ever had, optometrist or otherwise. read more

Dr. Ephraim took the time to get my prescription just right. Half a year later, I'm still really pleased with this Rx. The first frames I got did not have nose pads because I wanted to try more comfortable frames. However, they just wouldn't stay up on my (small) nose; for no extra charge they changed my frames out for ones with nose pads which stay perfectly in place even six months later. And somehow, Mo was able to adjust them so they are actually very comfortable. Dr. Ephraim also communicated with my ophthalmologist to be sure to accommodate the special needs I have with my eye health. read more

Dr Ephraim is fantastic! He tells you what you need to know about your eye health and his prescriptions are spot on. I highly recommend him.

He is wonderful. Great with me and my small children. While Warby Parker and LensCrafters always get my prism prescription wrong, he always gets it right. Definitely worth it! read more

Dr. Ephraim is extremely competent and patient. I came to him after my regular optometrist had retired, and I always thought of my eyes as kind of difficult to prescribe for. However, with Dr. Ephraim's help, I now see better than I have in many years. I have not had to wait more than a few minutes to see him when I've had an appointment. In addition, his assistant, Mo, is extremely knowledgeable and competent as well. I would highly recommend this practice. read more

I had be seeing "Dr David"'s father for more than 15 years. "Dr David" is, incredibly, a third-generation optometrist. He could have had no better teacher than his father, but "Dr. Ephraim 3.0" stands on his own merit. I think he has an unusually strong academic and professional background, in addition to the strong ethos and attention to detail learned from his father. What one wants is a physician who is careful and knowledgeable, with a pleasant manner, and who communicates well; Dr Ephraim is that. The physical office is underwhelming -- we can call it charmingly retro. But so was his father's in his downtown office and his Kensington office (which Dr. David has taken over). The staff have been with the family for at least as long as I can remember, which helps both in continuity and in communicating the strength of the operation. Dr Ephraim also emphasized how available he is to respond to questions and the like via the patient portal. read more

One of the most pleasant eye doctor experiences I've ever had. He took the time to explain everything and didn't seem rushed at all. Also, the location is super convenient, right next door to Java Nation. I would recommend Dr.Ephraim highly! read more

I saw Dr. Ephraim for an update to my contacts and glasses. I chose them based on the reviews and that my insurance was accepted there. I ended up seeing the son, Dr David Ephraim (but I will go out on a limb and say that what applies to the son applies to the father)... This, by far, has been THE BEST OPTOMETRY appointment i have ever had, and i have had plenty of good ones (and some bad ones). I am in my 40s and have been wearing glasses and contact since 2nd grade, so i have seen plenty of eye doctors over the years. Dr David Ephraim was the most thorough, the most careful and the most knowledgable optometrist I have ever seen. My prescription is such that it makes it sometimes hard to get the right match with glasses and contacts (i am very myopic at -11.00 in both eyes). Not only was my initial appointment thorough, and very long, the time spent did not seem tedious (this is because of his great personality and extremely deep knowledge of the subject of eyes). He helped me with many insights, things I did not know in the care of both my eyes and my contacts. For example, I happen to also use CPAP ....well, he gave me a few easy to manage tasks to help my eyes not be so dry (I never knew CPAP was drying my eyes out--and none of even my CPAP doctors had mentioned this). Every question was answered thoroughly, and in CLEAR detail. He is great at explaining complex concepts. I could go on and on about him...do yourself a favor and check these guys out (the father or the son)...your eyes will thank you!! I must mention it (and I feel silly even saying it) but when i first walked in to the office, it is very very unassuming, meaning that the decor was simple and felt like it might have been from the seventies. The office itself is located in a simple shopping center. no fancy signs, etc. etc...DO NOT let this throw you off !! It threw me off (can i blame my brain?) until ten seconds with Dr David Ephraim. Then I knew it didn't matter. Note that their equipment is very up to date! And that is what matters. That and the doctors. Hope this helps you decide. read more

Very nice quaint and family owned optometry clinic. I recommend them highly. The best eye consultation I've ever had. Very thorough and precise. Definitely worth a drive to Kensington. read more

Yeah, the office is 1970s paneling, but that's not why you go there. GREAT doctor that is extraordinarily thorough and willing to explain all the details. I'm rather upset that they stopped accepting my insurance (United Healthcare), so I'm posting this review in the hopes that they go back. It's gonna stink to have to find another eye doctor. read more

Seriously, the best optometrist ever. He'll throw out the latest NIH-funded results. He'll walk you through every test, show you the results, and do a google search to show you pictures to explain things better. And his front of the house guy will pick the best glasses for you one the first or second try. Seriously, the best. Have you ever heard someone say that about their optometrist? read more

The doctor and his staff are helpful, professional and attentive. I couldn't have asked for better service. I think his equipment is the latest or nearly so. read more

I would leave zero stars if that was an option. The store manager is either incompetent or is engaged in some underhanded business tactics. He was unable to find my vision insurance, I had to pay for two exams out of pocket. After we chose frames, he said everything was all good and we were ready to go. After multiple phone calls to straighten out the insurance, that part is done. Two weeks later, my daughter still without her glasses, we find that he never even placed the order for her new glasses at all! I got such a weird vibe off the ineractions of the doctor with the manager, looking back it's not surprising what a mess it turned out to be. read more

The reviews are correct. Went for an eye exam and it was very thorough. David was very polite and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good optometrist. read more

Dr. Ephraim is fantastic! I should have written this review years ago - I've been going to this practice forever. I used to see the father, Barry Ephraim, before he retired, and have been seeing David ever since. David is just as wonderful as his father. They are outstanding optometrists - my vision has actually improved tremendously since I started working with the practice - and they are both SO nice to their patients. I could not recommend more highly! read more

I always try to shop locally, and this is a family-owned business with good reviews, so I went. The exam was thorough, glass selection is great. I'm sure it's a bit pricier than a big chain optometrist but I'm a firm believer in paying more and buying less so you can live in a community where your neighbors have decent incomes and a decent quality of life. Anyway, after about 18 months I got a huge scratch on one of my lenses right in my field of vision. The front desk staff said it would take about 2 weeks to send the glasses out for lens replacement. Fine. But I got rid of my old glasses because I broke them, so I needed to buy a cheap pair of backup glasses so I could take my "real" glasses here and have them repaired locally. However, the office will only issue me a prescription that is valid for one year from the date I purchased the glasses, about 18 months ago. A one-year prescription is the minimum required by law; in my experience most doctors write them for two years at the very least. So despite the fact that I've worn essentially the same prescription for 25 years I have to get another exam that will no doubt be the exact same prescription, just to get backup glasses so I can repair my regular glasses.... It's just frustrating. read more

All the five-star reviews here are duly warranted and well-earned. Dr. Ephraim is a true professional who actually spends quality time with his patients. You are guaranteed to leave his office knowing much more than when you went in. This is the polar opposite of the corporate drive-thru eyeglass operations where doctors spend a few minutes with you and send you on your way. The only complaint I have is that I was charged something like $50 for a brief "class" on how to insert contact lenses and was not told about the cost until I was presented with a bill at the end. I was simply taken to the back by Dr. Ephraim's assistant who instructed me on how to put on contact lenses as if this was part of the initial visit. Had I known I would be charged for this I would not have consented. read more

I have been wearing glasses since I was a kid, roughly 25 years, and I can genuinely say that this appointment was the best optometrist visit I've EVER had. Dr. Ephraim was very professional, kind, patient and explained everything. I was also very impressed with the office. It is a family owned business and as a patient I felt very cared for, especially during the process of picking out my glasses. They also made sure to explain all of the insurance details that I needed to know. I highly recommend Dr. Ephraim and this practice! read more

Dr. Ephraim isn't one more optometrist. He is THE optometrist. I chose him after reading so many glowing reviews and I'd like to confirm that all the positive comments other people have made about him are spot on. When I arrived, I was greeted warmly and with a smile by the office manager. I didn't have to wait at all as the doctor quickly came out to meet me. He explained every procedure clearly and answered all of my questions in detail. I was impressed with how thorough he was and how much time he spent examining my eyes without never making me feel rushed. After the exam, the office manager kindly explained to me what my insurance covered and took care of my new prescription without pushing me to buy new frames as it usually happens at other optometrists' offices. If you are looking for the best optometrist in the Kensington-Wheaton-Silver Spring area who treats you like a valuable patient and uses state-of-the-art equipment, look no further because Dr. Ephraim is the one. read more

Dr. Ephraim is great. He is very informative and congenial. He puts you at ease with everything he does and lets you know what is going on every step of the way. I would use him again and would recommend it to everyone. Just check to make sure your he accepts your insurance. I found out that he doesn't take my vision insurance, but I went there for a medical reason. read more

I've been going to this doctor for years and saw the office transition from old to new (office is beautiful). What did not change is the level of quality and attention that you would get from David and his staff. He'll answer every question you have; I see him as the perfect doctor for the curious! The exam is thorough and a nice dialogue between doctor and patient. His staff had also worked with me with such patience on choosing the right frames and contacts. I'm so glad, and it's a privilege, to have him as my doctor. read more

I was referred to Dr. Ephraim by a friend. He is highly professional and very easy to talk to. He explained what the various tests and machines were measuring and later showed me the actual results of the testing (within minutes). He answered all my questions and I learned more about my vision during this exam than I have ever learned for other eye professionals including Ophthalmologists. The office is easy to access. Parking is free. And I found the office itself remarkably calming - a welcome change from most medical offices. I like to support local businesses and will be going to Dr. Ephraim for my annual eye exam - without doubt. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. read more