Excel Optometry

I have been a patient at A+ Vision Optometry for over 13 years, and they continue to exceed my…read moreexpectations with every visit. The location is very convenient, but what truly keeps me coming back is the outstanding care and service. Dr. Monique is incredibly patient, takes the time to listen and understand my concerns, and always works with me to find the best options for my vision needs. I never feel rushed, and I truly appreciate her expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for her patients. The staff is equally amazing--friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. From scheduling appointments to selecting frames and answering questions, they consistently provide excellent customer service. After 13 years of exceptional experiences, I can confidently say this is the best eye clinic I have ever been to. Thank you to the doctor and the entire team for your dedication and outstanding care. I wholeheartedly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for exceptional eye care and a truly caring team.

We have been patients since 2010. Dr. Nguyen and her team…read morealways take great care of us. Whether it be a scheduled exam or an urgently needed appointment, Dr Nguyen always takes great care and concern in providing excellent service and answering all our questions. 100% recommend.

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Ladera Ranch Optometry

4.6(25 reviews)

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I arrived to Ladera Ranch Optometry early, ready for my routine eye exam... not realizing I was…read moreabout to enter The Fortress of Upsells. As I sat in the waiting area, I overheard three different customers getting hit with prices so high you'd think the glasses were crafted with pure gold. One older gentleman said, "That's substantially more than I expected," and the staff member replied, "you can make payments." Ma'am... even Wonder Woman doesn't finance her accessories. By the time it was my turn, my lasso of truth was practically buzzing. I have great insurance -- $10 co-pay for my exam -- yet somehow I still walked out paying an extra $40 for a retinal photo scan I was never told about until after they'd already decided I "needed" it. When I asked if it was required, all I got was, "The doctor recommends it," which is optometry speak for "It's optional... but we're doing it anyway." The only hero in this storyline was Dr. Pantea Meghdadi -- She is smart, kind, professional, and honestly the only reason this review isn't a flaming one-star Amazonian battle cry. Otherwise? Buyer beware. Bring not only a wallet but your cape and superpowers to escape with dignity intact!

We've been going here for the last 16 years. Dr. Jones has been a wonderful and communicative…read moreoptometrist that we have co to use to see all these years. At one time we were 400 miles away! Now we are sorry aren't only 30 miles away and we will continue to see her. Nice clean office in a classy building. Everything you want. Come on by!

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Coastal Kids Ladera Ranch

3.5(116 reviews)

For a doctor's office, this place is very unsanitary. They have an entrance for "well" and "sick"…read morewhich is a total joke and completely useless and the front desk staff just mixes up all the supplies, pens, writing boards for both sides and things aren't sanitized in between. I asked about using items from the well side as we weren't sick but they didn't care or accommodate this request. They front desk staff isn't helpful or kind. I guess this has been noted on other reviews for this place. We used to like our doctor, but dislike the front desk staff. We have been coming here for years, and the front desk staff has never been very good or helpful. Also, they will charge you for every little thing. We finally left this place do to ridiculous fees then they proceeded to claim That they would not release my kids medical records without us paying. Stay away. This place is the worst!

Coastal Kids Ladera is a fantastic facility with great receptionists, nurses and doctors. We have…read morelanded on Dr. Gordon after our previous pediatrician had moved and have been pleased with the experience thus far. When you walk up to their office you can see they have separate well and sick entrances to minimize illnesses spreading, additionally the lobby is spacious and has nice bright colors. The receptionists process us immediately upon entering the facility, the nurses are very thorough with their pre-examination and are engaged at getting to the bottom of any issues they can address and the doctors visit is always incredibly thorough and they never make you feel rushed - and as parents of young (and sometimes sick) kids, no parent ever wants to feel rushed. The only thing that kept them from recieving 5 stars is that when they conducted an eye test on our son, when the results came back they recommended a HORRIBLE kids eye doctor who had bad reviews to begin with. We went to the eye doctor out of trust that Coastal Kids had verified this was a quality eye doctor and unfortunately it was one of the worst medical office experiences we have ever had. They second office they recommended was MUCH better. I simply suggest that they do a better job of vetting the offices that they recommend to clients.

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They have two separate wait rooms; one for well children and one for "sick" children.

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Again providers today 06/19 were amazing! I brought my sister and her friends, their nurse David…read moreand Sandy were amazing! Helped me with them and even talked to them so I could get my info through. I appreciate how kind and nice they treated my girls.

Great urgent care if you have something easy. Cuts, coughs, colds, mild infections, whatever. They…read morehave on-site xray, pharmacy, surgical equipment. Easy to work with. However if you have something less obvious going on it's not the best place. A couple of times they didn't do the best job diagnosing my issues. Probably depends on the specific provider. Also wait times could be better, you can spend at least an hour before being seen.

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Outlaw Eyewear

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Sometimes businesses get bad reviews from impossible customers or competitors trying to hurt their…read morereputation. I have been an Outlaw Eyewear customer for 12 years. I have purchased 7 pairs of standard sunglasses from them, and they have all been great. I recently purchased a prescription pair of glasses from them , and the experience was good. It took 3.5 weeks when they quoted 3 weeks, but that's close enough . The vision is excellent through the lenses and I love using them at the shooting range . There was no funny business and I was kept informed of the process .

DONT buy from this company, I ordered a pair from them that said they were z87 and when I got them…read moreI got a different pair that were cheaper than what I paid for and not stamped z87. When I called I got told that they can email me a piece of paper saying what I got was better and that they don't sell z87 stamped glasses and refused to send me the what I ordered or anything and In basic words got told to deal with it.

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Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs - Mission Viejo

4.0(161 reviews)

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Walked in with some broken eyeglass's. (I snapped off the nose pads)…read moreThey fixed them on the spot, while I waited! Super nice, friendly, and fairly priced. Thank you so much!!!!

Love Fast Fix! They been coming thru for me for over 15 years! I was in the area when I noticed my…read morewatch battery died. I headed to the cutie watch repairman at this location, he really is so sweet! He fixed my watch in literally ten minutes and charged me wayyyyy below what I expected. Small businesses with great value and customer service is where its at in this economy!!!! Tysm fast fix ill be back soon!!!!

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I moved so I switched my primary to this location recently then I realized they had dental too…read more I've been here several times, even for vision. Sometimes they were not easy to get a hold of but the service is impeccable. I never wait long and everyone is friendly and thorough. I went yesterday for my teeth cleaning and it was literally the most gentle cleaning I've ever had. My appointment was at 9:15 and I was on the road by 10am not to mention how clean and white my teeth are. It's the best cleaning I've ever had. It didn't hurt the Dr. we friendly and interactive:)

Had a great experience getting my flu shot at Serve The People. The whole process was quick, easy,…read moreand surprisingly painless! MA Lorena was very friendly, professional, and made the experience super comfortable. The shot was over before I even knew it Thank you, Lorena and the rest of the medical staff!

From annual eye exams to complex care, our Vision Clinic works to preserve and maintain healthy vision for all patients.

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A bird's eye view of our bi-weekly Food Pantry, which takes place from 4:30-7:30 A.M. every first and third Saturday of the month.

Chinatown Service Center

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48.5 mi•Chinatown

I can't say ANYTHING negative about this place. I'm a white woman who needed lots of help with…read moreeverything and Chinatown was there for me at my lowest. Leo, Alvin, Jordyn in BH and the Dental Department have exceeded my expectations with the kindness and care they extend to myself...and I know for sure other patients. I will forever be grateful for finding this gem of a place. It's difficult to find good care and this is exceptional.

I really, really like all the services they provide. From the receptionist to the actual doctors,…read morethey are wonderful! Every location that worked with me has been a joy. They are attentive, respectful, mindful, thorough, and consistent. The psychiatrist I saw was willing to listen to my mental problems and I think June the therapist was a very sweet lady there to just listen which I can always appreciate. I really like the dentist I see. She and the assistants make me feel comfortable and they seem non judgemental. I have the nastiest teeth for a 32 year old. Tsk tsk on me. The substance abuse counselor, Mr. Felix was such a breath of fresh air. He went at my pace and we set realistic goals for my road to recovery. I will always choose their services over anyone else's except I'm in a program which means I have to see my program's psychiatrist only. Very good people and professional :)

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Nicholas H.

10 years ago

Stopped by to tighten the screws on my glasses and was impressed by their diverse frame selection. I think this is one of the most professional optometry offices that I've set foot in. They have the recent models. While they fixed my glasses for free, and even cleaned it, I met Dr. Hedayat in the lobby who was very friendly and offered me some great tips and eye exercises as I spend a lot of time sitting in front of the computer. She seemed very knowledgable and professional. I ended up ordering a pair of nice Burberry glasses which will be ready in a few days. They have high end designer frames and they are very reasonably priced. I had a pleasant experience and will definitely come back for my annual exams. read more

Alexander H.

10 years ago

I went to this office thinking that this is just another optometry office. But no! Dr. Hedayat and her staff are amazing! They have an amazing selection of glasses and a great taste and will help you find the best frame for your face shape. Their prices were reasonable and I ended up buying a nice designer pair of sun glasses (the one James Bond wore in the last movie). Dr. Hedayat also takes extra care and precision and made sure my prescription was perfect to my liking. Yes, I am super picky. She seemed like a very kind, approachable and humble doctor. I will do my routine eye exams here and am so excited that they are in the neighborhood. I highly recommend this optometrist. read more

Ruth K.

10 years ago

I went in for a visit at Excel Optometry to check the condition of my eyes. I have made several visits with other Optometry Offices before but this is the place where I felt most comfortable. Aside from being the kindest, Dr. Hedayat is excellent, very professional and very thorough with my eye exam. She went through all the important details with me to make sure that I understand what I need. Her staff Christine & Carleen are very efficient and friendly. They have very good varieties of frames to choose from. The office is very well presented, organized, very well lit. I will truly and highly recommend that you check them out. read more

Gene M.

720

10 years ago

I first heard about Excel Optometry through a mailer I received. The timing was right for me, so I called. I was happily surprised by the quick and friendly response I received - as well as the flexibility to accommodate my busy schedule to get me in. My appointment was flawless, and more importantly, I felt like i received a thorough exam, and a spot of recommendation. More importantly, I felt like I was educated in the process. I didn't just feel like a number, or just another customer. Overall, it was an outstanding experience, far more than I had ever received from other offices. I highly recommend Excel Optometry! read more

Steve E.

3 years ago

My wife made an appointment with Excel Optometry as a new patient for an exam and to replace broken glasses. When she arrived at that appointment two weeks later, they said she didn't have an appointment at all, however she was in their system. As a new patient, why would she be in their system if an appointment hadn't been made? The person at the desk did say "sorry about that" Such an inconvenience! She left and went to Costco where she received great service and ordered new glasses......for much less. read more

Steve U.

8 years ago

Finally found a great optometrist. Doctor Hedayat took the time to really learn about what I needed. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and you can trust what is recommended. Both my wife and I plan on making this our regular visit. The staff is very friendly. The inventory in glasses is amazing with every style you can think of. The other reviews are right on. Great local doctor that takes pride in making the experience just right. What a welcome change compared to other places. read more

Ed B.

10 years ago

For an annual check of my eyes after having cataract surgery, I went to Excel Optometry where Dr.Hedayat and Christine Ferlisi were very impressive in their respective duties. Dr. Hedayat was very professional and thorough in checking my eyes. Christine was also excellent with her administrative duties and in selecting the right kind of glasses and frames. They are conveniently located next to Albertsons right off Crown Valley Pkwy. read more

Keval V.

8 years ago

The staff at Excel Optometry is very welcoming and professional as they were always on par and assisted with any doubts and questions I had. Dr. Hedayat was very thorough, calm, and professional as well. She made sure that I was comfortable and well-informed about each test that we conducted. I would 100% recommend. I will definitely be back for sure. read more

Mike C.

3 months ago

I took a neighbor that is 77 years old with partial dementia that I personally know is difficult to work with. The staff and the Docter were very professional with her. They tended to her needs to the best of their ability. I know where I'm going to go if I ever need help with my vision. Thanks again Mike C. read more

Sage H.

2 years ago

Today I went in to Excel because I lost my glasses, immediately greeted with hospitality and Dana was a great help. She helped me in picking out both, a pair of glasses and sunglasses. She was very patient and informed on the BOGO deal on their glasses. Great prices, enjoyed my visit. read more

Mike S.

2 years ago

The staff were incredibly accommodating, friendly, and upbeat! Dr. Niloufar Hedayat was outstanding--she took the time to ensure my five-year-old felt comfortable and happy throughout the entire exam. I highly recommend this office to anyone in need of an optometrist. read more

Melissa S.

1 year ago

I had a fantastic experience at Excel Optometry! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, making my visit enjoyable. My eye exam was thorough, and I appreciated the time they took to explain everything. Highly recommend for anyone needing eye care! read more

Emily E.

11 years ago

This is a new optometry located to the left of Albertson's in Ladera Ranch. I ran inside just to check it out and ended up purchasing very fashion styled Prada sunglasses. The optometrist is a very friendly lady. Prices are more than reasonable. read more

Kristen M.

1 year ago

My experience with Excel Optometry was fantastic! The staff was wonderful from the moment I walked in. The doctor took her time to explain everything that she was doing and even educated me along the way. Five Stars! Thank you! read more

Sydney T.

1 year ago

Great people working at Excel, they were so helpful with me picking out some new frames and getting my contact prescriptions. I've been a customer for a long time and they are always perfect! read more

Faith A.

1 year ago

We have been coming to see Dr. Hedayet for years entrusting the eye care of our entire family! It is a very professional and clean environment! Highly recommend anyone to Excel Optometry! read more

Keith W.

2 years ago

Dr. Hedayat is patient and caring. The staff are polite and well trained. They have nice equipment to check your eyes. Eye care products are reasonably priced. read more

Chuck F.

8 years ago

Great staff and Dr is amazing. She always takes the time to be sure my vision is perfect. Best Dr ever and highly recommend her office.

Sara N.

1 year ago

Good place for fast and efficient eye exam. They are easy to communicate with, by phone, text, or email. Highly recommend this place.

Eden A.

2 years ago

Love this Optometry the staff and everyone there are so friendly and kind. I've been going here for almost 5 years now and love it!

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