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Gold Optometry

4.3 (278 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

Services - Gold Optometry

Eye exams

Eye testing and diagnosis

Eyewear fitting

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There are moments in life when a simple errand quietly transforms into something more, a moment of human warmth that stays with us. At Gold Optometry (금강 안경) on 833 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, on a day meant just for changing lenses to a stronger prescription, I experienced more than just precision. I felt kindness. One of the staff members, Richard Chung, showed care that went beyond technical skill. His focus was steady, his manner unhurried,and with each careful step, there was a quiet sincerity that made us feel truly valued. Even with many others in the office, my wife and I never once felt lost in the crowd. Instead, a peaceful stillness filled his presence, as if, for a moment, the world's noise softened enough to make space for genuine care. The practical parts--the insurance and process--also unfolded easily, with a natural grace that made everything seem simple and effortless. By the end of it, I didn't just see more clearly, but I gained a deeper understanding that truly seeing others with warmth and kindness might just be the clearest vision of all. With heartfelt gratitude, Christopher Kim - - - - - 금강 안경점 (Gold Optometry) 에서 안경 렌즈를 더 높은 도수로 교체하던 그날, 저는 단순한 서비스 이상의 어떤 따뜻한 마음을 만났습니다. 특히 Richard Chung 님의 손길은그저 정확함에 머무르지 않고사람을 향한 진심 어린 배려로 이어지고 있었습니다. 검안의 모든 과정은 한 치의 흐트러짐 없이 꼼꼼했으며, 그 속에는 보이지 않는 정성과 책임감이 조용히 스며 있었습니다. 분주한 매장 안, 수많은 고객들 사이에서도 그는 저와 아내를 향해 시선을 온전히 머물게 했고, 그 순간 만큼은 마치 세상의 소음이 한 걸음 물러난 듯오롯이 우리만이 그 공간에 있는 듯한 평온함을 느끼게 해 주었습니다. 보험 처리 또한 막힘 없이 이어졌고, 그 모든 과정은 물 흐르듯 자연스러워오히려 그 세심함이 더 깊은 인상으로 남았습니다. 그날의 경험은 "잘 보이게 해주는 일" 을 넘어 "사람을 따뜻하게 바라보는 일" 이 무엇인지를 조용히 일깨워 주었습니다. 다시 한 번, Richard Chung 님의 정성과 가없는 배려심에 깊이 감사드립니다. Christopher Kim

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I got glasses and they put in a prescription. The first set had a weird glare due to some add on I got (I don't know which add on caused it, but on this model of glasses, the glass extends past my face so it reflected back into my field of vision) but they replaced it and removed the add on and the glasses work well for driving now. Good service. My mom gets glasses here too.

I've been coming here for the past 15+ years and I must say this place has always the best service and glasses! They're always so friendly and helping when I get my eye exams done here. Anything from getting new glasses or getting contacts, I highly recommend coming here. You won't be disappointed!

Glasses and turtles. Turtles and glasses.
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I love these guys! It's a beautiful optometry store with all of the couture, high end sunglasses & eyeware such as Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany's, Ray Ban, etc They're hard to find - inside of the Rodeo Galleria - a collection of stores - kind of like a swap meet of food, jewelry and clothing My sis and I went to grab some food and wandered around. Their window displayed the most adorable collection of turtles. We just had to go inside and see more of the cute turtles. They have over 3,000 turtles in the store. So cute!!! Then I remembered my polarized, anti reflective prescription sunglasses in my purse have been scratched up. I got estimates for $175 and up to have them redone. These guys quoted $130! Yay! Their store is located along the far back wall

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Wow! What an amazing experience. They did the best job ever and will always have my business.

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Ask the Community - Gold Optometry

Hi. Do you take vsp insurance? Does this doctor prescribe contact lenses and how much it will cost me approximately? Anything available on Friday? Thanks?

Good morning Miss Charlotte! Thank you for reaching out to us and yes we are VSP providers and the cost of contact lenses depends on the brand that our doctors determine is best for you. Please text us at 213-384-1001 and one of our staff can… Read more

Does this store give warranty on their prescription lenses? If they do, how long is the warranty valid if I purchased a designer frame with the prescription lenses?

Good morning! Yes we typically warranty the prescription lenses for a period of 3 months after… Read more

Are you considered "in network" for VSP Choice vision insurance?

Hello! Yes, we are an VSP “in network” practice. Thank you for your inquiry! -Gold Optometry Staff

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Kim was the best optormetrist in my life and the staff who recommended the good fit eyewear for my face shape.

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The most outstanding part of this store is their customer service! I've gotten a couple sunglasses…read morehere and now, my first pair of prescription glasses! They have a good selection to browse through. They'll help to recommend what would be good based on your face shape and eyes. And they'll offer similar styles, etc. They're also really quick and knowledgeable. She pulled a bunch of different options for me to try. And they'll keep the glasses pristine. They'll even offer to clean your own glasses. Once you have your purchase, they'll help adjust the nose bridge and/or the ear area to help fit on your face better. This store is definitely on the more expensive side but you're paying for the quality and service.

I'm so thoroughly impressed with this shop I felt like it'd be a disservice to not share my thanks…read more I recently purchased a pair of frames that unfortunately didn't fit my nose bridge well, and ended up visiting Eye Holics after some extensive Google searching for "add metal nose pads to acetate frames". It was between Eye Holics and one other shop and I'm so glad I came here. From the first visit asking if they could customize my frames to a later request to add my new RX lenses a day before I was set to pick up the frames, to the actual experience of receiving them and having them fitted in person, it was top notch the whole way through. I genuinely think the frames look better than when I bought them after their careful work and I will plan to come back here as often as needed. Super reasonable prices for quality work, and they're so kind!

Gold Optometry - optometrists - Updated May 2026

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