Dr Saidi and his team have taken care of my boys and my vision needs for 7 years. The most patience with my kids trying contacts and backing scratched lenses and broken frames over the years. Top notch service and great people. Highly recommend. Thank you team. read more

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Your Custom Yelp Review Dr. Saidi went completely above and beyond!I cannot recommend Dr. Saidi and his incredible team highly enough. I recently had an urgent eye emergency and went to urgent care, where they told me I needed to see a specialist immediately. Even though Dr. Saidi was completely double-booked, he took the time to look at a photo of my eye and called me to come into the office right away.Thanks to his swift actions, my eye is doing much better now. What impresses me most is that he didn't just treat the immediate emergency; he is actively following through with me to get to the absolute root cause of the problem.The entire staff is incredibly friendly, accommodating, and professional. We are genuinely so lucky and fortunate to have a doctor of his caliber and such a dedicated staff here on the mountain. If you need an optometrist who truly cares about his patients, look no further! read more

Dr Saidi is amazing! He is so kind and makes you feel so comfortable right from the start. He really knows his stuff and identified problems with my eyes that my previous eye doctor never did. My new eye doctor; the best around! The front office was super friendly as well read more

My family and I were up in Big Bear celebrating my husband's birthday and my contact ripped and I didn't have another one. I called Saidi optometry and they were so kind and customer oriented. I only wished we lived here so I could switch optometrist. read more

This team is the BEST! My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Saidi for the past few years now and have nothing but great things to say. Most recently, I had an unexpected eye issue, and despite being fully booked, they managed to fit me in the same day. I'm incredibly grateful since I had no idea what was happening with my disrupted vision, and Dr. Saidi provided so much reassurance. Thankfully, it turned out to be nothing more serious than a bad migraine, but the care and peace of mind I received meant everything. read more

My son was at a retreat and capsized in a canoe.and lost his glasses. We live in Georgia and I called this office to see if we could get a pair of contacts around an hour before they closed. I spoke with Stephanie and she was so sweet and accommodating it literally made my whole day. He had his prescription with the hour and was on his way. I wish I lived here to get that high quality of care. - it seems rare these days. I highly recommend! read more

I really felt I needed to go down the hill to an eye specialist for an injury I hhad with my eye. It could have been pretty serious and scared me. Someone suggested I see Dr. Saidi and I was really amazed at the excellent care I received. I felt really confident through his examination and his analysis. We are truly fortunate to have good doctors up here, and he is one of them. I highly recommend him for any care you need of your eyes. read more

I never was seen by the optometrist because the receptionist was so unprofessional and rude. I wonder if Dr Saidi knows how she turns away patients? I wasn't even asked if I wanted to pay out of pocket for an exam. She actually scoffed at me. read more

I just want to thank Dr. Saidi and staff again for how instrumental they were in getting me the right glasses that allow me to function and see great every day. I don't take for granted the ability to see more clearly and having the right team assess and execute the optimal solutions regarding my vision needs. I also enjoy the spray that helps keep my glasses fresh. I highly recommend Dr. Saidi. Thank you! read more

Dr. Saidi is the best!!! I would highly recommend him and his office. Wonderful people. I recently broke one of my very specialized RGP contact lenses. Right before I was planning to go on a vacation. Dr. Saidi was able to get me in and get new contacts ordered and in before my trip. He is the MAN! I don't even think he charged me for any of the extra time/work he put in to make sure I was good to go. read more

Doctor Saidi and his staff are very friendly and professional. Will use this office again for my next check up.

Absolutely wonderful service all the way from the receptionist to the glasses department. She has a great selection of frames. The doctor explains everything that is going on with your eyes which is a huge +1st time I've gone there other doctors I've gone to never explains anything. Love them my son love them as well. read more

My husband has been coming to Dr. Almaraz for over 10 years. He recently just got Kaiser Insurance and has no choice to switch because of his insurance. With that being said, this office has been taking care of his blues for years. Their trust worthy and my husband hasn't last come since 2 years ago. But surprising enough his eyes have more less same prescription. The quality of care is here. But he wanted one last pay out of pocket visit bc my husband trust them. The office is clean & professional. Front desk was prompt and shocking we didn't wait not one minute for him to go inside. They didn't take about 45-1 hour with him on his eye exam but that means their detailed & take their time. That's what you want. Friendly. My husband didn't see Dr. Almaraz but another associate optometrist who my husband said his bedside manner was superb and he was very gentle and throughly. I don't recall the doc's name but he was professional and great. They also recommended LASIK for him bc he is a good ideal potential for for lasik. That's something we're gonna look forward to. This office is definitely a gem! read more

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This is my second review, Dr Saidi is stepping in for Dr Almaraz whom we've seen since my daughter was in middle school, she's graduated university now!! Dr Saidi is caring, knowledgeable with a supportive, office staff. We definitely think visiting Dr Saidi and staff is worth the drive from the desert to the mountains. read more

Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr Saidi was professional and explained everything in detail and asked if I had any questions. I would definitely recommend this office to anyone. read more

I am a 100 percent disabled veteran and get my glasses through the VA. I needed an adjustment. Stephanie worked with me and did the work for free. I am so happy that they helped me out. read more

Could not have had a better first exam by Dr. Saidi - even though his findings were not especially good. The office is very well appointed and he has all of the latest hi-tech equipment. After the standard exam & the fact my right eye wasn't working properly, he dilated my eyes & told me he did not see evidence of age related macular degeneration - but he suspected a macular hole. He explained that as we age, it is common for the vitreous sac to pull away from the retina and sometimes it firmly attached and as it pulls away, it can rip a hole. He said he needed to take an optical coherence tomography (OCT) to determine if I had a macular hole. He explained that the pictures were not covered by my insurance (but very reasonably priced (less than 40) & asked if that was okay. After taking the pictures, he explained what we should be seeing (pics of my left eye) & the difference between that and the pics of my right eye. He also said he wouldn't write me a new prescription for glasses as my left eye had not changed & my right eye was not working properly. He explained he would work with my physician to get a referral to a retinal specialist. Bottom line - He's knowledgeable. He's sensitive to the cost of things. He clearly explains all steps of what he's doing and why. He's calm and calming. Couldn't have asked for a better experience and so glad that he's available in our small community. read more

REVIEW TITLE Always Professional and Personally Friendly REVIEW DESCRIPTION My appointment was automatically made for me. I received emails and texts to remind me of my appointment and to confirm it without being obtrusive. I was seen on time, the exams and measuring my vision since my last appointment for changes were quickly done. Questions were asked and answered by each one of us to insure that I was using my glasses correctly and to help me understand my vision problems. I felt that the exam was timely and quickly done so that we finished on time. They are using my old email address, but they can contact me for the new one. read more

My fave!!! Love Dr Saidi for not only his experience but his caring and compassion. I recently experienced a tragic loss and he was concerned and took the time to talk and listen instead of rushing into the exam. His office staff are all so kind and efficient every time I've gone in there. They are the best! read more

Failing the eye test to renew my Driver's License November 2021 and, after two exams by an Optometrist here in Big Bear, I was told I needed cataract surgery. After cataract surgery last August 2022 performed at Loma Linda University on my right eye, I had the fortune of being assigned by my insurance carrier to Dr. Saidi. After several appointments Dr. Saidi wasn't certain if I was ready to pass my DMV eye test. I knew I would eventually need cataract surgery on my left eye, so I threw my hat in ring with my second surgery scheduled for February 22, 2023. Now if you weren't hiding under a rock, you were well aware of this past winter; if you lived down the hill you couldn't drive up and if you lived up the hill you couldn't drive down. This winter-wonderland event began February 23, 2023, one day after my second cataract surgery, hence I was unable to make my post-op appointment at Loma Linda . . . this would have consequences. By the evening of the 23rd I felt as if I had a large pebble or sand in my eye; to say it was uncomfortable would be putting it mildly. Dr. Saidi did a follow-up call to see how my surgery went and once I filled him in on the pain, he insisted I go to emergency. So, there I was sitting in the emergency room when the Dr. entered and the first words to me were "What are doing here?" I explained my situation and that Dr. Saidi insisted I seek medical attention. I was not aware that Bear Valley Hospital has no optometry equipment nor is an Optometrist on duty. It was decided the attending physician would do a "face-to-face with Dr. Saidi. My eye was anaesthetized (which was awesome) and dye administered. It was determined that I had a "ruptured cornea"! The attending physician rounded up several meds Dr. Saidi requested, and I was on my way. I had no idea how serious this was; I just wanted the pain to stop. Dr. Saidi called or messaged me daily. All roads to Big Bear remained closed and yet Dr. Saidi made it up to his office in spite of the closures and continued to treat my ruptured cornea at least 2 to 3 times a week for the first three weeks and then once-a-week thereafter. I'm elated to say that I've recovered. I have yet to find a doctor, any doctor, who is so professional, thorough and compassionate toward his profession and patient care. My sincere appreciation to Dr. Saidi and his wonderful staff; little did I know I would owe the sight in my left eye to his incredible skill and competency. Thank you Dr. Saidi!! read more

I have seen Dr. Saidi for the past two years, and I've been a patient of Dr. Almaraz's office for six years total. Dr. Saidi is a very welcome addition to the office. The whole office team is incredibly helpful, friendly and professional. My concerns are always well met and taken care of. read more

Great office in every way! Friendly, professional and helpful, I would definitely refer them to anyone needing an eye Dr.

Wonderful service and wonderful staff. I would highly recommend Mr.Saidi. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with.

I made an appointment with Dr. Saidi who works at Dr. Almariaz' office. Actually Dr. Saidi runs this practice now. The entire staff was extremely professional and also very pleasant. The surroundings were clean and they took your temperature when you arrived. I had some preliminary tests done by Dr. Saidi's assistant and then I saw Dr. Saidi. He was also very professional, very efficient and also pleasant. I have been to many eye doctors and clinics and by far Dr. Saidi is the best one. I highly recommend this practice. read more

Dr. Saidi is very attentive and thorough. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Saidi explained everything that was happening with my eyesight. Thank you to him and all the staff read more

I am a part time resident of a small community in the San Bernardino mountains. During a weeklong stay, I noticed that one nose pad had come off my eyeglasses. I googled, "eyeglasses near me" and went to this office in Big Bear. How wonderful the service was!!! Lovely greeting by the receptionist/scheduler who immediately told me they could help, even though I had just dropped in and wasn't a regular client. The optical technician replaced BOTH nose pads and then re-fitted my frames to ensure that the progressive prescription lenses were correctly positioned. When I asked how I could pay, I was told to have a great day and to come back if further help was needed! Lovely experience. Maybe I need to transfer my future eyeglass needs to my part time San Bernardino mountain home! Thank you all so very much! read more

I was visiting Big Bear for a weekend and my glasses fell apart at the hotel. I couldn't find the tiny screw that holds everything together in the left lense to save my life. It was a Friday so I stopped by James W Almaraz without an appointment and they fixed my glasses within 5 minutes, no charge! read more

The staff here is wonderful! Everyone was so friendly. Dr. Saidi really took the time to get to know me and my specific eye issues. He is very knowledgeable and confident without being condescending. My wife has used Dr. Saidi for several minor procedures and she is thrilled with the results. I can. confidently recommend Dr. Saidi to anyone in the mountains looking for an excellent optometrist. read more

Dr. Saidi (who now sees most of the clients) completely changed my life by fitting me with Sclarel Lenses, which I never even knew existed. After 30 years of wearing uncomfortable contacts that damaged my eyes, he immediately guided me through a process to allow my eyes to heal as much as they could and then get me the Sclarel Lenses that allow me to see slightly better than 20/20, which is a miracle. I have extreme near sightedness and fairly extreme astigmatism which is too much for Lasik. My old contacts used to turn in my eyes constantly and I my vision changed constantly with them. My eyes were always irritated and red. Now, I can actually read the signs on the freeway when I drive and my eyes are rarely red or irritated. It is always a pleasure to visit this office. None of the other eye doctors I visited ever commented on the health of my eyes or even told me about Sclarel Lenses. I reccommend that you ask Dr. Saidi about them. The sense and Dr. Saidi have transformed my life. read more

Hands down the best optometrist on the mountain! The entire staff is very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They have a huge selection of frames that range from practical and affordable to designer and high end. I would not go anywhere else! read more

I appreciate the time that Dr Saidi takes to explain my eye health. He always makes sure all my questions are answered.

Nothing but the best! Great selection of frames( I receive MULTIPLE compliments a day on mine), wonderful office staff, and Dr. Almaraz is knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. Lucky to have such a great dr. office on the mountain! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this office! I'm visiting big bear from LA and left all my contacts and glasses at home! I cannot believe i did this, but it happened and in order to not ruin the entire vacation, i needed to find contacts! I called early on a Saturday morning and the office was closed, but had a message to contact the doctor for emergencies. I called his cell and he answered right away. He was more than accommodating and only charged a small emergency fee to see me at the office. I was able to get contacts and be out of the office within 5 minutes!!!! This saved my vacation and I'm so thankful for this doctor!!! read more

Such a thorough and delightful staff and doctor. I am happy to have an optometrist that really explains what he's looking at. :)

I'm new to Dr. Almaraz office and I've had the best experiences since being in the care of his practice. The staff is friendly and efficient. The care I receive is the best. The attention and timeliness of each visit has been great! I recommend Dr. Almaraz and this office to anyone seeking or needing eye care. read more

The office staff is wonderful: very friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable! I have been very happy with Dr. Almaraz as my eye doctor for several years. This year my annual appointment was scheduled with Dr. Eric Saidi. Dr. Saidi listened carefully and was very thorough in his examination. He found a small piece of metal in my cornea, immediately removed it, and gave me excellent follow-up care! Their rates are very reasonable for the extraordinary knowledge and service that they provide! Highly recommended!!! Diane K. read more

Came in here today without an appointment to see if I could get some contacts. I have glasses already and recently updated my prescription with a doctor down the hill. But I didn't want to go all the way down the hill in order to get contacts, so I decided to stop by Dr. James Almaraz's office to see if they could help me out. The ladies in the front were very friendly and nice. I gave them my prescription and they were able to give me pricing for my contacts. They gave me the pricing for a year, which was $5 cheaper for each box compared to the 6 month supply price. One of the ladies also brought out mail in rebates for both options. I went with the 6 month option as it came to $180. The year option was a bit more even with the $5 discounted price and higher mail in rebate it would have come to $315. So my cheap A$$ went with the 6 months to save money lol I don't wear contacts daily anyway so I really didn't need a year supply. Anyway I would recommend this office. read more

I want to thank the wonderful staff for coming to my rescue with temporary contacts. Everyone was so understanding, helpful, pleasant and quick! Thank you for making my trip more enjoyable! read more

Our entire family have been patients of Dr Almaraz for many years. We absolutely love Dr Almaraz and everyone in his office. Dr Almaraz is patient, kind, highly knowledge, and just the best eye doctor there is! Their office has the best selection of contacts and glasses frames. From scheduling appointments all the way to ordering and picking up glasses, Dr Almaraz and his office staff make the process smooth and efficient. We will continue to be customers of Dr Almaraz for many more years. We wouldnt go anywhere else! read more

Very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. I got my glasses from there. kristi was very helpful and found me a perfect pair within my budget i would go there again for sure. read more