I never got my eyes checked as an adult, so I decided to try this place out. I came here on…read moreNovember 7,2024 as a paid customer without insurance and as a new patient. The doctor was very friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Price: Routine eye exam: $160.00

My eyeglasses/prescription is really challenging. During the pandemic I went here a few times with…read moremultiple issues, and they were always kind and helpful. The doctor is amazing! Mindy is phenomenal- she's smart, funny, beautiful and kind. I highly recommend this location if you need glasses. They are very helpful, accommodating, and totally professional.

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.

Overall a great experience. The store feels comfortable as soon as you walk in. The staff are…read moreprofessional and patient, and they recommend suitable frames based on your face shape and needs. There's a wide selection of stylish frames, and I ended up getting a pair I'm very satisfied with. Great value for money--highly recommended.

Eric To, OD., FSLS is the best optometrist I've been to in a very long time. I recently switched…read morefrom Stein Optometry in Burbank to Lumen because Dr. To truly cares about his patients. The entire staff is amazing--super professional, the environment is very clean, and they have a beautiful, stylish selection of glasses. Dr. To recommended computer glasses for me, which had never been suggested during the years I went to Stein. I always felt my regular glasses were too strong when working close to my computer, since I sit pretty close to the screen and my nearsighted prescription made things uncomfortable at that distance. The computer glasses have made an incredible difference. I also switched to scleral contact lenses, and they've been a total game changer. My disposable contacts just don't compare--I used to experience some blurriness with them. Dr. To explained why that happens, and the staff walked me through how to properly care for the new lenses, including how to insert and remove them. I can't imagine going back to my old contacts now. The scleral lenses are extremely comfortable, stay in place, and are custom fit to my eyes. I highly recommend Dr. To.

A few years ago, my old optometrist had an insurance change, and I was forced to find a new office…read more I decided to try Lumen because all the reviews said this place was amazing. They are! This optometrist office has the most professional and knowledgeable staff I've ever seen. Really, from the very first interaction in the lobby--they are thorough. It turned out this office was able to catch something other offices had missed. I was quickly referred to a specialist, which helped me care for my eyes. This is the best optometrist, period.

After looking at 8 other places, I purchased a pair of glasses at Spectacular. They have a nice…read moreselection of glasses and Steve, the owner helped me find a pair well suited to my face and style. He was by far the most affordably priced on the prescription and he didn't try upsell me extras that I didn't need. Steve is an old school craftsperson. I wear progressives and he took the time to make sure the lenses would be in the right place and that they fit comfortably. I also brought a pair of sunglasses in that were a bit scuffed and twisted and he adjusted and polished them for a very reasonable price.

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!

Stopped in just to check out their frame selection and was told I couldn't even browse without an…read moreappointment. I was surprised that looking at frames apparently requires staff supervision. I've spent the past week visiting several Optometrists and Eye Care Centers, and none of them had a policy like this. Most places encourage you to look around at your own pace. This policy made the experience feel unwelcoming and left a poor impression.

Dr. Wong and his team are exceptional! The atmosphere here is very warm, peaceful, and…read moreprofessional. I felt instantly at home when I walked in. The front desk staff and Dr. Wong all checked in around what my needs were and were thorough in making sure I got the support I needed. Dr. Wong is highly skilled and also has specialized training in Glaucoma. They have a great selection of frames and sunglasses from high end to more affordable. There is a lot of care put into creating an inviting and dedicated experience as a patient. If you're considering a new optometrist or changing, I would absolutely go here!

The entire staff was welcoming and so helpful. The eye exam was incredibly thorough and the doc…read moretook the time to answer all my questions and concerns. Then, when it came to picking out a frame, when of their staff members spent about 30 minutes helping me, making suggestions and walking me through all the options for lenses based on the prescription I received. Top notch service and wonderful staff.

This place is awesome! Everyone is really friendly and knowledgeable. I was a little nervous, but…read morefrom reception to the technicians to the doctor I was put at ease. The doctor listened to all my concerns. Insurance and prices were made very easy to understand. I love my new glasses and contacts. This was a very wonderful experience. I feel very confident in the care I got here, and plan to be back for next year's exam! Thank you so much to everyone here at South Pasadena Eye Care Optometry! :)

Dr Wong was very thorough and detailed. Other staff were all very nice…read more Only negative was had to wait a long time before seeing the doctor.

It's too bad Yelp doesn't allow for zero stars. This review is not about Linden as a whole, but…read moreabout the bedside manner a particular doctor in their practice lacks. I recommend Linden to others. I don't believe in gatekeeping. The eye exam process is usually easy, plus they have incredible selection of glasses. This one measly star is to help others make an educated choice about what kind of provider they choose to see. I was assigned Dr. Chan. I went to her knowing that my vision had degraded since my last visit two years ago. At the beginning of the visit, I let her know I was having a harder time seeing and that I have a serious medical issue that impacts my vision with some regularity. She did a traditional exam and confirmed that I needed a stronger prescription. She suggested I move to progressive lenses. Fair enough. She asked zero follow-up questions, so when she asked if I had questions, I took that as my opportunity to address how my medical condition could be exacerbated by the process of adjusting to transitional lenses. I could tell she didn't have a firm answer, but instead of just saying that, she was incredibly dismissive. She said she had other patients who had seizures and chronic migraines (symptoms of the larger condition), and instead of asking questions, took the route of showing me laminated literature. I started to feel like I was being read a script instead of seeing a doctor. The tipping point was when she showed me what it would look like to look through a pair of progressive lenses and then said, "See, you didn't have a seizure." I was so taken aback by the comment, I responded: "You know it doesn't work that way, right?" Doctors at their core are diagnosticians. If you aren't transparent, they are not able to do their job. But, no matter how much work you put in occasionally you run into doctors like Dr. Chan who are more interested in getting you out the door than making sure the patient has proper care. Having a ghost illness makes life a little less manageable day to day, and folks like Dr Chan make life a little more painful. In the end, I thanked her for her time and chose not to stay. I'll take my business elsewhere, and when someone asks where I got my glasses (which happens a lot), I will tell them the truth. It is not my job to ruin Linden, but it is Dr. Chan's job to treat patients with respect.

This is not your regular eye glass store...Nope...It's "Society of the Spectacle!" And if you want…read moreto be a member of this cool society then I urge you to trot on over and check it out! (FYI...No membership required, it's just a state of mind) I mean really, if you have to wear glasses, don't you want to make a statement? I know I do...And the frames here are the bomb! Something for everyone! Simple yet stylish and some colorful ones with bling! The boutique itself is located on York Avenue in Highland Park and looks like a cute little house. When you walk in you are greeted by the sister's, Kate & Amy, Gwen, and the adorable Gabby. If they do not have a pair you like in stock they will go out of their way to see if it's available. I bought a beautiful pair of French Frames here that were bothering my nose so they added little metal tabs to make them fit better. And recently they looked crooked so they tweaked them for me:) Yes, the frames are a bit pricey but I have compared the prices to Costco & at my eye doctor's office and it's really not that big of a difference. I would rather spend a few extra bucks for their amazing service and more fashionable frames. Your glasses here will always be treated with love when you need them to be fixed! *Bring your eye glass prescription with you if you plan on having them fill it. *You can purchase your frames here, have the lenses put in or take them some where else if you prefer. *Many designer brands *Street Parking

I've literally been coming here for 15 years and I get a new frame from Amy & her amazing crew…read moreevery few years. They truly do have the best customer service and selection of frames and can easily order for you if they don't have something in stock. Free parking on the street. When you're frustrated looking for the right eyewear, save yourself time and hassle & just come to Society of the Spectacle!. Cheers! DocMikeChiro

Staff, offices and medical care are wonderful. I always feel I'm getting the best care and advice…read more The parking cost and procedure get worse every year. That my only complaint. N

Pros: Compassion and empathy A+. Eye exam. Very thorough. Office bright, clean. Doctor and…read moremedical team use the 'explain method.' Very calming, and reassuring. Cons: The in office optometrist. They only take one insurance. And they are the exact opposite in customer care of the medical team.

I've been coming here since 2016 for my regular checkups and contact lenses. Dr. William is…read moreawesome. He and his team always take care of you and make the whole process easy. He does a very thorough exam every time and makes sure everything looks good with your eyes. I also appreciate that he's helped me out with extra contact packs when I've been running low. They take most insurance. I've been using VSP here with no issues. Pricing on contacts is also pretty comparable to other places, which is another reason I keep coming back. Overall a solid and reliable spot. Definitely recommend.

The front desk staff member had a very unfriendly attitude. While I was trying to choose a frame, I…read moreasked if we could get a recommendation from another staff member. She told us that we would need to make an appointment with him, even though he appeared to be available and she didn't make any effort to check. Additionally, while we were still looking at the frames, she took them from the tray and put them away right in front of us. This felt very rude and unprofessional.