Palisadians had the trauma of the fire, then all of us at some point or another were terrorized by the government, our insurer, and/or a service provider. As I worked tirelessly to help family and friends rally to rebuild, I also assisted seniors who couldn't easily navigate the digital world in remediating their homes. Both journeys brought unique stressors and predators upon our vulnerable population. On President's Day, a landscaping vendor at my parent's home sent yet another email threat in an 8 month campaign of terror (sent only on holidays and weekends) and fraud. Not only did the Landscaper target an individual in trauma from fire, but a senior woman who he knew to be suffering from dementia. Here's how this ties into Dr. Yeh: In direct response to the email, my blood pressure skyrocketed, I immediately lost vision in left eye, and thought I was having a stroke. When firemen cleared me, I called Dr. Yeh on a holiday and immediately got me in soon thereafter. She correctly identified the issue, referred me to a retinal specialist for intervention, and stayed in waiting room with me as I called to ensure I had the appointment. Turn back the clock to the year prior. My January 7, 2025 to do list in town included picking up my first new pair of eyeglasses in a decade after an impeccable, comprehensive eye exam that had my vision better than ever. I was excited, then most of our sweet town burned to the ground. I knew Dr.Polan's building survived. I had contact lenses at Shutters where we stayed for 6 months, but I switch to glasses as night. I could survive without but life's easier with eyeglasses. I had nothing so eyeglasses weren't an immediate priority. I didn't even think of following up with Dr. Polan's (consistently incredible front office) as Palisadians weren't even allowed back into the Palisades for a month. Imagine my surprise when I got a call from Dr.Yeh asking where I was living to send my glasses. I told her and before I knew it; she personally delivered to Shutters. Again, IN THE WAKE OF A CATASTROPHIC FIRE WHERE HER FAMILY LOST THEIR HOME, DR.YEH CARED ENOUGH TO DRIVE MY NEW EYEGLASSES TO SHUTTERS. Good luck getting that kind of care from a doctor outside of the Palisades. I have no doubt that much of the reason for Dr.Polan's reopening was made possible by the devoted staff and Dr.Yeh supporting him. When beat up by life and broken by a predatory vendor, the antidote for healing is connecting with kind strangers and vendors who make anything about life easier. I appreciate Dr.Yeh for being one of those who lifted me up with the highest level of care and competency. read more

I went to Dr. Polan for the first time today. He's a great doctor, clearly an expert. And, he's so professional and pleasant. He recommended bifocal contact lenses for me, they are such an improvement for my vision, I am so happy! Everyone in his office were professional, polite and pleasant. read more

Marta was so empathetic about our house burning down in the Palisades fire. She was so caring and kind in trying to help me with my insurance. Thank you Marta! read more

Confused with some of these reviews. Dr Polan didn't try to upsell me on anything and was very helpful and kind during my visit. Trish was fantastic as well and helped me sort out rebates and the best price options for my contacts, and was overall very pleasant. read more

He will do everything to possible to squeeze as much money from you as possible. He will say you need services that you don't and will play on your fears. Also, the woman who sits at the front counter is simply mean. Makes you feel like you are lucky to be there. read more

I needed contact lenses and don't really trust ordering online. You never know where you are getting the lenses from or if its legitimate. I don't trust places I don't know. I'm grateful they are open during Corona times when most businesses are closed. I was able to pay over the phone and my lenses were available. I was able to pick up same day shipping is also available. They brought them out to me curbside. They made the process easy and everyone was very friendly. They are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm if anyone needs to give them a call. You need to call ahead! Thank you Dr.Polan and staff for being there to me. read more

Gary Polan,OD - Front side of the office - Optometrists Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

I think that Dr Polan is an excellent optician. That being said he has the rudest employee Trish. She is arrogant, and rude, and thanks to her Dr. Polan is losing business from 4 patients. Sorry Dr. P....I hope she is worth it. read more

Dr Polan and his staff are the best. Great, modern equipment, clear instructions and even useful tips on how to keep my eyes open during the eyeball scan. Tricia always picks out the perfect frames for me (for regular glasses and sunglasses). I felt very comfortable COVID-wise. And everyone is so very friendly and helpful. read more

This optometrist sets a new high bar for all optometrists. He doesn't just test your eyes and make glasses -- he CORRECTS your vision with vision therapy. Only a few select places in the country to this kind of treatment, so lucky us, we have access to the absolute best. My vision corrected the first time I went to him for vision therapy. Recently I had a new vision set back. He solves the problem systematically, looking at all options and offering careful guidance. If you live within an hour's drive of his office, you really MUST come see him. You won't believe what you've been missing. read more

I first went to Dr. Polan a little over a year ago. Before moving down to LA for school, I had been seeing the same optometrist since I was 12 years old, so I was really hesitant and apprehensive about going to a new doctor. I picked Dr. Polan's office because he took my eye insurance and was the closest to my apt. Overall, I'm really happy with the service I receive at this office. Dr. Polan switched me to Acuvue Trueye disposable contact lens (I was wearing the old Focus Dailies for forever) and he told me the discomfort I felt towards the end of the days was due to my eyes not being able to breathe properly. I'm so glad I made the change because my eyes feel so much better. I had no idea that my contacts could cause poor eye health :(. I also had my glasses lenses updated here too. Since my vision is so bad, I have to pay a little extra for the thinner lens, which I already knew about since I've had to do this since I was a teenager. What happened to me with my lenses is yet another reason I love this office. I tried to clean my new lenses with this eye glass cleaning spray I got from another place and they left this horrible streaking, weird stuff all over the lens and it wasn't coming off!!!! Having just paid a huge bill at the office, I was almost on the verge of tears. I brought them back to see if Trish (the assistant/receptionist) could do anything with them. She said she would call the makers and see what could be done and maybe they could do us a favor. About a week later, she called me to tell me to come pick up my new lens. SHE GOT THEM TO RE-DO THE LENS AT NO COST TO ME! :D I was so so so happy! Every time I come in, I am warmly greeted and anything I need is done quickly and efficiently. They also have a great selection of designer frames! It's a small office, but everyone is very knowledgeable, organized, and pleasant. I would def recommend this place to anyone looking for an optometrist in the area. read more

I was referred to Dr. Polan by someone I don't know that well so I was hesitant to check him out. I'd say I was happy with my choice. His office is clean and presentable. Everyone in his office was fairly friendly and he seemed to know his stuff. The location is great and close to where I work and he had a decent sized collection of glasses to choose from. One big thing I liked was that he didn't want to give me a strong prescription because he didn't want me needing glasses for the rest of my life. At least not at such a young age. I am always leery when doctors start suggestions medications or permanent fixes, so I was happy to hear him tell me there was a chance I could be out glasses in a year if my eyes corrected themselves. Of course this was my own situation, yours may vary. He also seemed to have a really cool Vision Therapy Center in the room next door which had all these cool vision games. I didn't participate because I didn't need Vision Therapy but it actually looked like fun. Overall my experience was pretty good. And he took my insurance! read more

I've been going to Dr. Polan for years. He is a good guy, thorough, meticulous and has state of the art equipment. Five stars.

I love this place. I've been coming here since I first needed glasses in high school (now at about 10 years). Trish is always a pleasure to be around - super friendly and very helpful. The last time I was there picking out new frames and lenses, I mentioned that I had been getting headaches when wearing my glasses (not a new prescription). Trish suggested that I had been picking bad frames for the bridge of my nose and suggested a lighter frame. It did the trick and the glasses are still beautiful. Dr Polan always takes the time to explain what's going on with my eyes at various appointments and will give you some exercises to do to improve your vision. I've also occasionally had ocular migraines over the years, and his helpful tools have helped to lessen them over the years. Love this place and have recommended it to all my friends and family. read more

Many people don't believe in eye therapy, but I do believe it works. I've been researching this for a long time, I have seen the proof. Dr Boxer Refered me to Dr. Polan for eye therapy. Eye therapy works for lazy eye and some other related issues. As long as we do our homework, it really works, because laziness is in the brain, not in the eye. I only have a small problem on my right eye but I am definitely committed to go every week. He is very knowledgable and personable, not like other doctors, mainly most of them rush people. My eye therapist Martha is very sweet and approachable. She worked with me very patiently at my first visit, we played fun games, and worked my eye. Each therapy sessions take 30 min. At the end, feels like your eyes worked out for hours. That way, you can feel that it works. I definitely found the right people. read more

Gary Polan,OD - Eye therapy games - Optometrists Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

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Dr. Polan is an amazing eye doctor. Hes the sweetest and most patient doctor ive seen. The staff is also great and polite. I look foward my next visit read more

Gary Polan,OD - PIC of some frames - Optometrists Near Me - Pacific Palisades, California

You never know how bad care is until you get good care! Used to go to Lenscrafters who switched my prescription without approval, resulting in having very little depth perception. Came here at the request of wife who had dealings with them before. State of the art, on time, and on point, explaining everything about my eyes, plusses and minuses. Never felt rushed and he is an obviously accomplished professional. Got me new Alcon contacts and they were unbelievable how easy they are put on and how seamless they attached to my eyes. This is my place for life. Kiss off Lenscrafters! read more

Let me start by saying, I almost never take the time to write a review. As a physician, I am well aware of the time constraints of a medical office and I have been most impressed with not only Dr. Polan, but his staff. Trish has gone above and beyond to be helpful and accommodating, so I am very surprised by the prior comments, as this simply has not been my experience. The remaining staff have also been very friendly and welcoming. Dr. Polan is extremely bright, efficient and an outstanding clinician. He is well read and up-to-date on the latest research and even lectures to other physicians. I highly recommend Dr. Polan, without any reservations! read more

I've gone to Dr. Polan for two visits over 15 months. I have had a hard time adjusting to my new prescription and went back in to see if it was too strong. I was fairly well spoken to as if this is my problem and "I haven't given it enough time"......I find Trish intimidating considering how much I spent on these frames ! I am trying to decide whether to go to a new office and feel like walking away....yet my family is encouraging me to go back and face Trish. !! Judi Welch Pacific Palisades read more

I love Dr. Polan and his staff. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure you get what you need and they are very knowledgable. I needed contacts for a trip and they made sure to fit me in their schedule and got me everything I needed. I would recommend them to anyone looking for great service in a very welcoming,friendly environment. Dr. Polan is very through and really knows what he is doing!! read more

Do you have eye strain headaches, reading problems, attention deficit issues for children, or sports performance challenges? Can any of this be cured without surgery or drugs? Yes!!!! Dr. Gary Polan is THE premier practitioner of Vision Training or Sports Vision Training in the United States. He is one of the original pioneers in the field of Developmental Optometry. His expertise and authority has been confirmed by the world famous Jules Stein Eye Institute at the UCLA Medical School. Dr. Polan can actually lengthen and improve ANY athletes career through improved dynamic visual training. Hockey players, tennis players, and baseball players are just some of the athletes he has helped learn better eye performance. Every day he works with children and adults who battle issues of eye teamwork for daily living or enhancing performance. Remember--- All eye skills are learned and can be trained like any other muscle system in the body, when you have the skills and knowledge of Dr. Polan. Go to DrGaryPolan.com and see him today! read more

The way he licks the tip of his finger before grabbing a piece of paper really creeps me out. This is an old-fashioned habit that has no place in an office where things should be clean. The appointment was fine otherwise, and I have been very happy with my contact lens prescription. However, I was so put off by that finger licking that I have been unable to compel myself to return. Now that I need some more contacts, I'm going to look elsewhere. read more

Absolutely the best! Great Doctor! Friendly Staff! Combines ALL of the high tech gadgets with the old school doctor techniques, but also has an excellent "bedside manner"!! Most definitely worth the long drive from the valley... i won't see another OD anymore - HE IS the One! read more

I have been going to Dr. Polan for many years and like him. Unfortunately, dealing with his front staff person Trisha can be most unpleasant. She is abrupt, rude, unaccommodating, defensive, and will turn you off on the phone in about 5 seconds flat. I agree with another review that she runs hot/cold. Little does Dr Polan know how many patients he may be losing due to his staff's attitude and poor demeanor. read more

Dr Polan is wonderful! I especially love the way he always spends so much time with me to get my exact prescription correct. Recently I had some redness in one eye and he saw me the same day and let me try samples of eye meds that made me feel much better right away!. Trustworthy, honest and doesn't try to run up the bill. You are in great hands with Dr Polan. read more

Dr. Polan knows his stuff. Dr. Polan and his staff are exceptional and professional. I will only go to Dr. Polan and I will drive from Indio where I live now, to only see him. His prescriptions are precise and accurate. read more

Dr Polan is a very good optometrist. I went to him for years but stopped because I couldn't take how rude one of his staff, Trish, was. Sometimes she's nice, but when she's not, it isn't pleasant. read more

Dr. Polan is the best. I had gone to another eye doctor in the palisades who could not get my prescription very clear and just said that was the best they could do. I then was referred to Dr. Polan who spent twice as long with me making sure he got my prescription 20/20. His customer service is amazing and he genuinely cares for his clients and you can tell how happy he is doing what he does. read more

I really liked Dr. Polan and his staff. He is very knowledgeable and thorough, a real professional. I had been going to another eye doctor in the Palisades, but Dr. Polan is significantly better. I was given some vision tests that I had never done before, which made a difference in the end result - absolutely clear vision. Very nice person, too. I highly recommend this office. read more

Dr. Polan is an amazing Dr. but his staff I'm sorry need some basic customer service training. Trish is extremely rude!! I, myself work for a medical office and understand the busy flow of an office and well aware of the daily at times overwhelming task an office has to deal with but that should not give anyone the reason or right to be rude when asking questions or trying to obtain information. I was hung up on twice and was told I will get to it when I get to it. I simply do not understand why the staff is so pushy and short when you are trying to assist their office and eliminate double the work for them. Phone etiquette is nowhere found in this office. I can just imagine how many people go somewhere else... read more

Dr Polan is the best! I've been coming to him for over 20 years, since I got glasses in elementary school, and every visit with him is a pleasure. He is patient, thorough, and never makes you feel rushed. He's also a fantastic and trustworthy clinician. His office is bright and clean, and his office staff is warm and really know their stuff. Trish is a fantastic teacher, and does wonders with first-time contact lens wearers. A true gem of a practice! read more

Dr. Polan is a dedicated, smart, wonderful eye doctor, and a real asset in the neighborhood. My only complaint about his business is the occasional attitude from his receptionist/assistant, who needs to work on her customer interaction. I think she is costing him business, which is really sad. read more

This man is honest, hard working, and genuinely cares about his patients. I discovered him online. He is so nice and quite a perfectionist. I live 50 miles away now, and still see this guy. read more

I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Gary Polan and his staff. Dr. Polan spent a lot of time with me and did as many tests as he needed to in order to fully check out the concerns I had. He has vast, in-depth experience and state of the art equipment that helps to detect visual issues that are subtle and this really helped bring my particular problem to the fore. I appreciated the care and assistance I received here and recommend their services. read more

I was referred by 2 patients of Dr. Polan and I couldn't be happier. I got both progressive lens glasses and my first contacts from him. My multi-focal contacts are great, but only because he took a tremendous amount of time and effort getting just the right ones for me. He is patient, personable, and highly professional. But best of all, he is a perfectionist when it came to getting the sharpest possible vision I could have. He devoted far more effort than previous eye doctors I have been to (both optometrists and ophthalmologists.) His office staff, especially Tricia, is also terrific. I am very pleased to have him for my eye m.d.! read more

I think Dr Polan is a great optometrist. However, it is a pity that one of his staff members, Trish, can be on the rude side. I decided today to stop seeing him because of that. I ordered contacts from their office on a Friday and 1 1/2 wks later my contacts had still not been shipped to me. Trish explained to me in a condescending manner that because the lens I had ordered are not the norm (I have very strong vision), it can take much longer. It was ordered on Friday, July 15 and on Tuesday, July 26th they received them in their office. She was going to send them to me from her office since I don't live in the PP area. This would have meant 2 wks total for me to get my contacts. Since I needed them asap, I drove out there to pick them up. I asked her why the contact lens couldn't have been shipped directly to me rather than to their office and then to me. Wouldn't I have received them close to the same time as their office? She snickered saying that had they been sent directly to me, it would have taken approximately 3 wks for me to get them. That sounded a little unusual to me. But, what upset me truly wasn't how long the contact lens took for me to finally get them, but rather the condescending tone and the rudeness in which she treated me for asking about it and for being upset about it. I spent over $600 out of pocket on contacts and glasses lenses w/their office (this is w/VSP), so it wasn't like I was only spending a couple of dollars. read more

Gary Polan and his office staff are very kind and competent. My lenses are the best ever. After years of being dissatisfied with my vision, I am finally happy with my lenses. read more

Ok, so I have to admit that I usually just use Yelp and never really contribute. However, I decided to start giving back since Yelpers have helped me find so many great places. Well, one of the most important things for me is to receive proper healthcare. That is why I always ask around and screen very meticulously. Many people recommended Dr. Polan to me, because he has been here for so long and works with many of UCLA's athletes and faculty. However, I was still ambivalent, because he didn't have any yelp reviews! Anyway, I got past it, finally went in and had a really wonderful experience. First of all, I was able to get an appointment within a week with no hassle. When I arrived I didn't have to wait at all and the office was very nice and cozy. I found Dr. Polan to be a very thorough and concerned medical professional. He explained everything that he was doing, and answered all of my questions. He even noticed that I am especially concerned about not letting my prescription get worse and provided me with many options that my previous optometrists never told me about. He described all of the changes in my eyesight, explained new optometric technology and provided me with cost effective options. I lost my contacts twice but Dr. Polan and his staff were so wonderful about the whole situation. They just don't get better than this. His office staff is also caring and professional. Many people have told me that the office staff makes all the difference, and I can't agree more. Trisha, is very knowledgeable and caring and even goes out of her way to help you find something you will love, but is still within your budget. They offer a vast assortment of glasses in every price range, so you will find precisely what you were looking for. read more