Adorable little shop, very quaint and well maintained and designed. Almost like a little library…read moreof glasses. I was in desperate need of getting my sun glasses adjusted because they wouldn't stay on my face for the life of me. They were able to assist me timely and very professionally. Both workers were very kind. I brought in my own pair and they adjusted them for a fair price. Worth every penny! They obviously know what they are doing here. Once I'm in need of some new glasses this will be my first stop!

I had a pair of sunglasses that got badly scratched after accidentally dropping them frontside. I…read morereally liked these aviator sunglasses I got about ten years ago and didn't want to pay full price for a complete replacement and Specstacular Fine Eyewear did a great job on the repair! Overall it was around $50 if I remember correctly. When I walked in and asked for help the service was friendly from the start. They can call and/or text you to notify you when the repair is done and mine was done in about a little over a week (they had to order the new lenses first). Overall I was pleased with the fast repair time. When I got them back they were good as new! Thank you to the staff at Specstacular Fine Eyewear!

I'm an aging guy, on a limited budget, who went from decades of scraping by with non-prescription…read morereaders to finally accepting that I needed four pairs of specialized prescription glasses--for reading, for sitting in front of computers for hours on end, and for distance both indoors and outdoors (sunglasses). After resisting wearing glasses for so long, and, let's face it, being a little vain, I wasn't a good candidate for progressives despite the practical and economic considerations. Trying to wrap my head around an expanding universe of frames and lenses in every shape and price range after being so resistant for so long was overwhelming. I'd gone to all the usual suspect shops in Old Town Pasadena, where parking is always a challenge, as is finding a knowledgeable and caring employee working on an hourly wage, without coming close to making a purchase. One day I was driving down Colorado Boulevard, stopped at a light, when I spied Brighter Optical and its spacious, free parking lot. I'd never heard of the shop, but thought why not, I might as well give it a shot. I was warmly greeted by owner Raymond Yu himself. I immediately felt comfortable in his small but well-stocked shop. Then I was immersed in a lengthy consultation with someone who had unlimited patience for my long list of questions, who spoke in soothing tones that put me even more at ease. It was so much better talking to an owner with a lifetime of experience and the ability to negotiate multiple purchases than an hourly employee with no real stake in the outcome. Not only did Raymond know everything there was to know about frames and lenses, he knew how to break it all down into easily digestible concepts that I could grasp even though English is just one of the languages he speaks fluently. Better yet, he filtered all that knowledge into personalized recommendations which rang so true I had no qualms about pulling the trigger on the sale. When the dust settled, Brighter Optical had a customer for life, while I came away with four pairs of flattering glasses for every purpose that exceeded the most fervent hope I had for my budget--and a new friend.

Excellent service and a wonderful selection of frames. The team was knowledgeable, attentive, and…read moremade sure I found glasses that suited me perfectly. A truly pleasant experience from start to finish.

Easy breezy and fun! The staff had such a great energy, very warm and welcoming. I was a new…read morepatient, called Ona Friday and was able to snag an appointment for Monday. Dr. Tran was efficient and thorough. She explained the small things making sure I was clear on my choices and the logic behind her professional opinion. I was assisted in the process for selecting glasses that were covered by insurance; very quick, painless, and professional. I was also given the price options for ordering contact lenses. Also the decor is cute, plentiful free 90-minute parking in back lot, limited paid parking in front. Retuned to pick up glasses, they adjusted the fit and me test them out before leaving. Finally, a nice establishment with great customer service that accepts my Medi-Cal. Thanks!!!

I am a new patient. Evet was friendly and helpful picking out new frames…read more Dr. Habibi was very personable. She was insightful and related all necessary information in real talk. You should go here.

I've been wearing glasses since the 3rd grade, so I think I might be a tad bit picky when it comes…read moreto my glasses. I tried the "mall" glasses and the quality of the lenses were always off. Sure, I saved a few dollars, but what good is it if you can't see? Old Focals has a great selection of vintage and modern frames and the quality of the lenses are excellent. But more so, it is the service you get at Old Focals that impressed me. Not only did I get a great set of glasses, but they also refreshed my Persol frames to look new again and I'm having them add new lenses. You get what you pay for and the value you get from Old Focals is worth it.

Hello ! So I want to say a huge thank you to Rick, he saved my glasses . I was in a pinch …read more I first went to Warby Parker ... that's were I got them about 2 years ago . But Warby Parker used superglue. On my hinges . I tried to open them & they broke instantly. I searched google and found Old Focals . Spoke with Jessica . I decided to come in , as I was curious, to see if they can be saved. . So made my way over , and within 10 minutes Rick had them better than new ! I was in a pinch and needed them for a vision check for my license & Job. Thank you Rick ! I highly recommend Old Focals , over Warby Parker as Warby Parker has forever lost my business. I'm getting my next set from old Focals!

Check the older reviews…read more SHAMEFUL INDIFFERENCE -- Total Vision Pasadena & Management. Dr. Korth is no longer at this office--we truly miss him and his staff. This office accepted RED CROSS FUNDS meant to replace glasses lost in the January 2025 wildfires, yet filled my family's prescriptions incorrectly. They promised to fix the mistake, but it has now been over a year with no resolution. Despite multiple calls and emails to Dr. Goldstone and management, nothing has been done. Extremely disappointing, especially given the circumstances. Proceed with caution.

Best visit I've ever had at Total Vision Pasadena. From check-in to check-out, the entire…read moreexperience was smooth, friendly, and detailed. Dr. Alan Goldberg was fantastic, so thorough, kind, and genuinely helpful. He helped me find new contact lenses that feel way better and my vision is noticeably clearer. Easy scheduling, easy parking, amazing staff and great results. Highly recommend!

Their Chairside demeanor is warm, welcoming, helpful. They are up on latest technology. I got…read moretired of limitations of Kaiser, LensCrafters. Those are okay, I used for years, but I leveled up. I have very strong prescription and they use special German lenses that are phenomenal, not thick. They have spectacular frames (pun intended): blake kuwahara, Theo, Face a Face, and more. I can have 4 eyes and be very stylish.

It's funny the path that life takes us sometimes. A while back I saw a video on social media of…read moresomeone in New York showing off their watch, but I was focused on their glasses, which I found out was a small manufacturer out of Japan. Not sure that they would be easy to procure, I did some research and found out about AccessorEyes, a boutique glasses shop and optometrist office in Pasadena, and I am so happy I did. With AccessorEyes, every interaction and step in the process from beginning to end has been a master class lesson in customer service that other shops should learn from. Like I alluded to earlier, I was interested in a very specific designer, and I scheduled an appointment to come in. I showed Sam, one of the owners, the frames I was interested in, and he took me through all of the designers they work with, and frames that I might be interested in. There were very interesting frames, but I wanted to go with the specific designer. Sam then takes out the catalogue and we go through each set of frames in the book, and I choose out my pair. Something that is great about AccessorEyes is that they work very closely with these small manufacturers and designers. They have a close relationship with all of them, and they get amazing and unique frames! With the frames I alluded to earlier, AccessorEyes made a custom order as they didn't have them in the actual store. After I chose out my frames, I got my lens prescription updated by Dr. Mehrabyan, the other owner, who was thorough, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. They really focus on the customer at AccessorEyes, and took the time to get my prescription right. She showed me the scans of the eyes, going over what I was looking at. There even was a virtual model of the shape of my eyes if I recall correctly. I've never had someone spend as much time on an eye exam until now. My glasses arrived today, and I couldn't be happier. Before coming to AccessorEyes, I've never been fully happy with an Optometrist office before. Sure I got the glasses I was interested in, but the experience was more of a transaction than a personal experience. Sam and Dr. Mehrabyan flipped my world view on what the experience of getting new glasses SHOULD be, and I couldn't be more grateful. I have found the last optometrist office I will ever need at AccesorEyes, and I will recommend them to anyone looking for a new pair of glasses.

In my 50-plus years of wearing glasses, I've had probably ten different optometrists (because of…read moremoving, insurance changes, etc.). After my first visit to Pasadena Optometry Center today, I'd say without a doubt that Dr. Van Woerkom is the finest optometrist I've ever had. Why? They all get the technical stuff right. But Dr. Van Woerkam is unique in his willingness to explain things to me, welcome my questions, talk with me about options, and so forth. I was extremely impressed and will gladly come again. A few other things were also very positive: * Friendly, helpful office staff. * Good selection of frames. * Good parking options (either pay in the lot or lots of nearby street parking). * Comfortable waiting area, not too crowded. So, I highly recommend Pasadena Optometry Center.

Van Woerkom is a wonderful, friendly guy who I enjoy seeing. The office staff has, over the last…read moretwo years, messed up my orders, been unprofessional, wasted time, and was unfriendly. That says a lot given I only go in once per year. After the mistakes last year, I debated not going back. I decided to give them another chance and it didn't go well.

I was calling several optometry offices for a specific Masunaga frame to see if they could order it…read morefor me. Oculus Optometry quoted me $800 for the frame, which was outrageous. The list price, and prices at other authorized dealers in CA was in the mid 600s. When I asked Oculus Optometry why they were so much more expensive, they told me that since they accept vision insurance they jack up the prices to offset any frame allowance insurance provides. However, the other CA optometry offices also take VSP insurance and don't jack up the prices. I feel this office is very shady and trying to take advantage of consumers. I would NEVER give them my business.

Satisfaction Not Guaranteed. No refund, no exchange. Nice people , very expensive frames.read more