I've been going to Dr. Ciobanu for my eye exams since 2010 (over 15 years). She is warm, welcoming, and very professional. She always takes the time to explain everything clearly and makes me feel completely at ease throughout the entire eye exam. She is patient if you have questions and she is clearly passionate about eye health. Her office is spotless and modern, with state-of-the-art equipment that made the whole process quick and comfortable. I mainly use contacts now and she always presents multiple options to ensure I can get the best lenses for my needs, while balancing both comfort and price. Highly recommended! read more

I can't speak for the dr, but the stuff has been the most disorganized I've encountered. They've called me multiple times asking for the same information, even as late as 15 minutes before my appointment to discuss insurance matters. If you're looking for peace of mind and a smooth experience, I recommend considering a different provider. read more

First time at this location, Dr.Ciobanu and the staff and so helpful and welcoming. Dr. Ciobanu was very through and answered all my questions. Thank you! read more

I absolutely love coming here for my eye check up! I've been here for the past 3+ years and receive absolutely amazing service. I get the eye scan to make sure I get digital images of my eye. I'm able to discuss the best way to care for my vision. Daniel and Stephanie have been giving me incredible assistance in choosing the best plan for me. I'm always trying to save a little to get the best frames for myself and they are both so patient and kind. I'll keep coming back to see them and looking forward to the support they give me for my eye health. read more

Excellent service from Doctor Ciobanu & staff. Answers all your questions. Highly recommend!

Outstanding service and efficient time management. I was in and out in less than 39 mins and they informed me about special offers they were have it help me with getting sunglasses as well read more

Dr. Ciobanu is an excellent doctor and my first choice for myself and my kids. I was having trouble with my first progressive lenses and Dr. Ciobanu thoroughly helped me out until my prescription was comfortable for me. Her attention to detail is what I am so grateful for. read more

I have had several exams here. Diana is wonderful, but my most recent exam last October was performed by another doctor who was more concerned about my MASK than the accuracy of my exam. I then compounded my frustration by purchasing a pair of subpar glasses from Target. I still don't think my vision is what it should be so I contacted the office for a re-check and they wanted to charge me $74! Forget that! I'm getting it re-checked by Jamboree Optometry instead. Diana needs to get control of her office. The two stars are for my past experiences, my current experience is 0 stars. read more

When looking for a local eye doctor, I looked at recommendations via NextDoor because what better place to find recs than from neighbors? Several people recommended Dr. Ciobanu, and luckily for us, she was also in-network... so I scheduled appointments for me and the kids. I love how easy it is to schedule and re-schedule appointments. You can schedule an appointment directly from her website - it has a calendar option and all times are up-to-date. When it gets close to your appointment date they will send you an email reminder (or text if you choose to opt-in). If you need to reschedule you simply click into a link, and choose a different date on the calendar. So easy! Dr. Ciobanu is also as great as all the reviews say - warm, thorough, knowledgeable, honest, and personable. Target Optical also has the most up-to-date tech, so it is a big improvement from another optometrist we were previously going to. Highly recommend - and it's nice that it is so conveniently located within Target too! read more

I have not yet met the praised doctor. If you want to meet her, do NOT schedule your appointment online. Call and ask for one of her slots. She's only working 2 days a week, and the online scheduler indicates that every appointment is with her, which is likely false. This is not new to 2020, re-opening during the first wave (and current huge increase) of Covid-19. I also had an appointment in 2017, and got an associate instead. (I remembered the 2017 exam was conducted with some distance between me and the doctor/tech, so I thought this might be ok during the pandemic.) Read all reminders carefully. They switched my appointment time this month without saying they did. Only a 15-minute shift, but it was earlier. Also, I later found that the text reminder wanted confirmation, but I swiped it away as a nuisance because I had received too many emails. I never found any directions to their corner of the store. Not during the online scheduler, not in any reminder email, text or voice message. As of this writing, they were in the NW corner. Turn right after you enter Target, and keep going to the end of the store and to the right. Big sign on the wall there. If there were any signs at the entry to Target, I missed them. Target had the first right turn blocked for social distancing (all those checkstands), and I was busy measuring distances to the staff/customers in my path. Even though I had been there before, I was required to fill out a paper form with generic information they still had, and I had provided my new insurance within the online reservation system. I was expected to sit 1-2 feet from the technician while I did this; he had an iPad/tablet in front of him that was lousy with fingerprints. No clipboard was provided to allow me to back away. When I decided to sit at the table behind me, he wanted me to occupy only the chair on the opposite side of the table. I rescheduled my appointment to see Ciobanu, so I have no comment beyond intake right now. Note: my intention was to give a 3-star rating, but Yelp calls that "a-ok". So I'm using 2 stars for Yelp's "I have not yet met the praised doctor. If you want to meet her, do NOT schedule your appointment online. Call and ask for one of her slots. She's only working 2 days a week, and the online scheduler indicates that every appointment is with her, which is likely false. This is not new to 2020, re-opening during the first wave (and current huge increase) of Covid-19. I also had an appointment in 2017, and got an associate instead. (I remembered the 2017 exam was conducted with some distance between me and the doctor/tech, so I thought this might be ok during the pandemic.) Read any reminders carefully. They switched my appointment time this month without saying they did. Only a 15-minute shift, but it was earlier. I never noticed any directions to their corner of the store. Not during the online scheduler, not in any reminder email, text or voice message. As of this writing, they were in the NW corner. Turn right after you enter Target, and keep going to the end of the store, and to the right. Big sign on the wall there. If there were any signs at the entry to Target, I missed them. They had the first right turn blocked for social distancing (all those checkstands), and I was busy measuring distances to the staff/customers in my path. Even though I had been there before, I was required to fill out a paper form with generic information they still had, and I had provided some of it within the online reservation system. I was expected to sit 1-2 feet from the technician while I did this; he had an iPad/tablet that was lousy with fingerprints, and therefore germs. No clipboard was provided to allow me to back away. When I decided to sit at the table behind me, he wanted me to occupy only the chair on the opposite side of the table. I rescheduled my appointment to see Ciobanu, so I have no comment beyond intake right now. Note: Yelp annotates 3-star as "a-ok" and 2-star as "meh, I've experienced better". Hence my use of 2-stars today. read more

Dr. Diana Ciobanu is the best eye exam I've had in years. My current eye glasses prescription through her is crisp and clear, a vast improvement from my last optometrist. In additon to being knowledgeable, friendly and professional, Dr. Ciobanu has state of the art equipment; including equipment that gives you the same results of dilating your eyes...without having to actually dialate your eyes. I highly recommend her, and setting up an appointment to be seen by her is relatively easy if you do it online. read more

I have always loved going to Target Optical, due to me not having vision insurance they make it easy and affordable to take care of your eyes. My first time going to this Target Optical and Dr. Ciobanu was excellent! She was very gentle and gracious. Soft tone and made the examination very pleasant. Which, eye exams are pretty cut and dry, but it is nice to be able to converse and feel comfortable with the doctor. As for the staff, they were so attentive and eager to assist you with any question you may have about glasses and contacts. I definitely recommend this place. Also recommend that you use your Target Card to save 5% on your purchase of contacts and/or glasses. Every dollar helps! Thanks Dr. Ciobanu for such excellent service and care. 5 Stars period. read more

Dr. C is the best. Very friendly and so nice. Thank you! Works Tues/Thurs. Ask for her.

Have been going to this eye check up clinic for the past 4 years now. All this while never got to meet Dr. Ciobanu it was either her junior doctor or this time round her field technician/optometrist from Fullerton college. Anyway I am just surprised that they did not have equipment to give me pupillary distance, now don't give me the concept that an ophthalmologist or optometrist does not have to give you that number...its like checking your blood pressure with a doctor and not getting those numbers. Its absolute nonsense. To get the pupillary distance I had to go to Target optical which is the cabal of Luxottica, and the staff there were from "Dollar General" absolutely clueless , lackadaisical and until I purchased the glasses from them I would not be given my pupillary distance. Basically, buy from us and not from some online company, basically hostage to Target/Luxottica. I don't expect much from the capitalistic, monopolistic approaches of Target/Luxottica, that's what you get for living in a Plutocracy, however Dr. Ciobanu and her staff not having equipment to read the pupillary distance is subpar. Anyway my two cents here and hope anti-trust breaks the hell up of Luxottica who have cornered the market. read more

Dr. Ciobanu is the best. Incredibly satisfied and surprised by the experience. I'm so used to the LensCrafters style of eye care that I was a little taken aback by her many questions and follow up questions. When the question of previous or current health issues came up she listened to me ramble on about an imbalance disorder I've had for years. She genuinely cares about her patients and it shows. At the end of the appointment she gave me my Rx and took special care in mentioning that my new Rx has some changes and may affect my balance a bit. She offered advice on how to deal with the new changes. She then told me to not hesitate to come back if the Rx wasn't working out for me as I had other options. As others have mentioned the facilities were spotless and state of the art. I'm wearing my new glasses now, the Rx is perfect. Crisp and clear, totally satisfied with them. I look forward to her being my Optometrist of choice and would recommend her to anyone. read more

I love seeing Dr. Ciobanu for my eye appointments. I have a very strong prescription and she has always been very understanding and thorough with my eye exams. Better yet, she always makes me feel comfortable and our appointments never feel rushed. I have been seeing her for a few years and would highly recommend her! read more

Dr. Ciobanu and her staff are absolutely wonderful! From the very first moment you walk into the office, you're greeted by personable staff who are attentive and make you feel welcome. Not only are they super-duper nice and friendly, but the staff and Dr. Ciobanu are also very knowledgeable. I've always had problems with my contact lenses (such as dry eyes, or discomfort) and I've been through countless contact brands. However, Dr. Ciobanu took her time to exam my eyes to address the problem. She was able to explain what may have been the problem and was able to suggest different contact lenses, which have been an awesome replacement. Her office is located in Target so you could get your eyes checked AND get some shopping done. Win win situation! =) The office is decked out in state of the art equipment that had me oooh'ing and ahhh'ing. The prices are very fair (which is nice since I'm a poor college student) I really enjoyed my visit and would highly recommend Dr. Ciobanu to friends and family. read more

I have to say that when I read the last 6 reviews, they are exactly what I have experienced. She is very warm, She is very caring, She is very gentle. She listens very well. But I think the best thing she does for me is, she understands my eye care and gives me the best advice to get the most out my eye sight. If your looking for a very knowledgeable, professional understanding Optometrist...You have to schedule your next eye appoint with her.....Thank you Dr Ciobanu for all your help and care. Btw, I am still having issues with putting in my contacts! lol! Inside joke! read more

Great doctor. She took her time in explaining every step and answered all my questions. She made my 13 year old feel very comfortable. I definitely recommend her. read more

Dr. Ciobanu is the best! She is very warm and genuine - you can tell she truly cares about her patients and giving the best care possible. She is very thorough and patient, and I am so thrilled with my new prescription! The staff is very helpful in assisting you choose a frame that's right for you. I do not live nearby, but will absolutely make the drive to keep coming back for my annual exams. If you want affordable but high quality high care, this is the place to go. read more

Needed eye exam with my grandson. Dr was so great with him. Very thorough and comprehensive exam. Won't be going to anyone else!

Dr Ciobanu is amazing! She is very thorough and makes you feel comfortable. She is great at explaining things to help you better understand. I highly recommend her if you're looking for a new eye doctor! read more

Filled out all the paperwork, threw away my contacts before the exam per Dr. Ciobanu's instructions, then she informed me she was "uncomfortable" with my face covering and if I would not put on the medical one (the one with the little fibers that aggravates asthma) she would not see me. I advised she should have told me before I threw away my contacts so I could see to get out of there. She brought me a trial pair and emphasized, "This is MY business and I get the final say," in a very condescending tone, then turned to her assistant, and instructed him to help the next patient because "Tammy's gonna head out." I wonder if the fact that my face covering said "Palestine" had anything to do with it? We'll see how Target corporate feels... read more

Dr. Diana Ciobanu is a super efficient Doctor of Optometry located inside my local Target Irvine North store. She is extremely efficient, knowledgeable and has GREAT customer interaction skills. She will test all aspects of your vision and give you all options available for you to decide upon. I trust my yearly vision check ups with her and have referred others to her as well. I love using her eye exam services in conjunction with purchasing my contacts and glasses through Target along with my eye insurance and my red target card for an additional 5% discount and also taking advantage of a mail in rebate on contacts for a maximum discount. Combine a professional staff with great discounts for a win-win read more

Dr. Ciobanu is fantastic! She is very knowledgeable and extremely friendly, and her staff knows what it's doing. Dr. Ciobanu made picking out the perfect pair of eyeglasses a very easy experience. I will definitely come here again and recommend to all my friends and family! read more

This was my first experience with Dr. Ciobanu and it was great! I have been wearing glasses and/or contacts for over 20 years so having a doctor I trust and like is very important to me. Dr. Ciobanu was extremely knowledgeable, very welcoming, and provided me with just the right amount of information. I truly look forward to continuing the patient experience with Dr. Ciobanu. read more

Affordable but not cheap, was very impressed. State of the art equipment, clean facility, and Dr Ciobanu is very friendly.

I've had trouble finding an optometrist that I like but luckily I really enjoyed my experience at Target Optical. Dr. Ciobanu was really friendly. The office was clean and nicely organized. My appointment started on time and Dr. Ciobanu did a very thorough examination. I did not need glasses or contacts so I can't speak to that but overall the experience was a positive. I'll definitely be going back. read more

My wife and I came here like 6 years ago and have been coming ever since. Dr Ciobanu is hands down the best eye doctor ever. She is super personable, very friendly and willing to get you the best deal and do whatever she can to help. I never thought I would wear contacts but because she is extremely good at what she does and has some of the best equipment out there, I know have contacts and they are awesome. If you need an eye doctor who treats you more than just another person, Definitely go see her. Thanks Dr Ciobanu for everything. I would give 10 stars if it allowed me to. We have always gotten a great deal when we go there. read more

Dr. Diana Ciobanu is nothing short of fantastic. She is professional, excellent at what she does, patient, and truly wants to understand what each patients needs are. I have been seeing her for over 3 years now and she absolutely nails my very specific vision needs every time. She has given me sight that I don't believe anyone else could. Thanks Doctor Ciobanu! read more

Very happy with the doctor and staff! This was my first time coming here and will definitely be back. The doctor was very friendly and profressional as well as the staff. read more

I am endorsing Dr. Ciobanu here as a colleague, as I am an optometrist myself, and I can tell you she is your most trusted eye doctor in Irvine, CA! I have met Dr. Ciobanu when we were both in graduate school getting our optometric degree. She is the most inquisitive doctor I have ever met, always eager to learn and apply all that learning in her daily patient care. To this day, I would receive texts today asking me "what did you learn today? tell me a clinical pearl!" She keeps up to date with continuing education, solidifying old knowledge or learning about new advances in eye care. She will listen to your needs, and make sure you will leave with the best possible care. She's the one I would trust to examine my family members if I were not able to do it myself! I hope you will consider her for your next eye exam! Simona Grosu, OD read more

I wish Dr. Ciobanu was my primary care provider and my dentist. She was super nice, listened intently to why I was there and gave a thorough exam--overall, it was a very pleasant experience. The facilities are very clean, and the equipment was state of the art. I just got an eye exam and paid out of pocket. It was $60 for the eye exam, plus $24 to have the pupils dilated. Super affordable. Unfortunately, getting glasses at Target are expensive if you're paying out of pocket. If you have insurance, I would recommend going there because the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, but if you're paying out of pocket, you'll save much more by buying your glasses at Costco or through the internet. read more

I first saw Dr Ciobanu shortly after the optical dept opened at Target. I was blown away by her thoroughness, the cleanliness of the exam rooms and equipment and how she really took her time with me. I've stopped by on occasion with a question or two and she greeted me like an old friend and helped me resolve my issue. I'm back on annual exams and since I'm marginally employed, the fees charged are very reasonable. Now, I just wish she could be my primary treating doctor too.... read more

I had my eyes examined recently by Doctor Ciobanu at the Tustin Marketplace Target & I have to say she is an incredible doctor of optometry. She is very patient & understanding. Doctor C. really knows how to put her patients at ease & make them feel comfortable. She seriously is so sweet & she does genuinely care about her patients. She will help you decide on contacts that will work best for you or even help you decide on which frames suit you best. The level of professionalism that Doctor Ciobanu presents is beyond excellent. Also, her team of opticians are awesome! Chris & Kim are so nice & friendly. read more

Dr. Ciobanu is terrific for my whole family. We love going to her and have been seeing her for years. She's been terrific transitioning my son from glasses to contact lenses. She is really great at helping him understand the length of use which is good for his age and caring for the health of his eyes. Her demeanor is quiet and attentive. She asks all the right questions and is great at her job! We've recommended her to many friends who have all been very satisfied. read more

It's always difficult and unnerving trying to find a health-care provide for whom you can trust. I trust the care for my vision that Dr. Ciobanu has provided me. She is personable, accommodating, and reasonably priced. As a bonus, she's located within the Target store so you're able to take care of other errands while you're there. read more

Was able to schedule an eye exam last minute before my insurance changed. Experience was great! Great office staff. Great Doctor. I'll be coming back! read more

I cannot even begin to express my gratitude to Dr. Ciobanu. She is the BEST! While here on a short trip to drop off my teenage daughter, we noticed that she had something lodged in her eye (tunred out to be a very small piece of metal). Because it was a Saturday it was almost impossible to find an ophthamologist to help her, we were told to visit the optometrist at Target in Irvine to assess the severity of the injury. We randomly showed up without an appointment, and even though Dr. Ciobanu was completely booked, she saw my daughter anyway with no wait time. 20 minutes later she had treated the condition and put my mind at ease. I couldn't begin to thank her enough for fitting us in and treating the injury so quickly and effectively. THANK YOU DR. CIOBANU! I hope that you read this :) read more

I have been seeing (pun intended) Dr. Ciobanu now for 3 years. I am very impressed by the level of service that she and her staff provide. I needed contacts and had a difficult time adjusting to installing them into my eyes. Her staff was very patient with me and taught me how to do it...again and again and again. The Dr is very diligent in her exam. My eye condition requires a very specific prescription and she tweaked the magnification until it was just right. I have recommended Dr Ciobanu to a few friends and family members. read more