I have been going to Helmus Optometry since I was a kid and they have always been great! Last year I started seeing Dr. Tran, who is so unbelievably kind and incredibly knowledgeable. She takes the time to explain what she is viewing in my scans and answers any questions that I may have. Also, thanks to Veronica, who helped start my frame-picking process, and Jessica L for finishing up. She helped me pick glasses that not only framed my face well but that I actually loved and was within my budget. She was straightforward but kind regarding which glasses worked for my face shape and that is the type of person you need! Thanks Again! :) read more

The office is really nice & big. They have a lot of selections, I'll have to go back to buy my pair! Dr Clamsey was very thorough and she had a lot f patience with my 10 year old who kept wanting to wiggle, she recommended eye drop for my dry eyes and went over my rx info detailed. I would recommend the office, the front staff was also friendly! read more

Wow, so impressed with this place. I called two other optometry offices in Woodland to get an eye exam and both couldn't get me in until a month later. Hellmus got me an appointment the same day! They were timely and friendly with my appointment. The optometrist was very kind and informative. The exam was quick and efficient. And then I was left to my devices to peruse the front of the house for new frames. This is where this place really earned their stars. I think I must have tried on almost every pair of frames in the joint--some three or four times! I hadn't purchased a new pair of glasses in almost 10 years and it took a lot of time and trials for me to find a pair that I was willing to commit to. The staff was BEYOND patient and helpful. Around and interested, but not intrusive or overwhelming. One particular technician spent an inordinate amount of time helping me to finally select a new pair of frames and sunglasses. I was there browsing for over 2 hours. Never felt rushed or unwelcome. The customer service was beyond compare. Give this place your business. You won't regret it. They have a earned lifetime customer in me. read more

My appointment with Jessica Lally today earns a 5-star review! She offered me an exceptional service - I have a frame my mother gave me that needs new lenses and she did a thorough job for this task. She made sure all necessary details were attended to, I.e. the nose pads replaced and adjusted, or the frame looked even-level when properly positioned. Five stars for her work done read more

I have been a happy customer at Helmus for many years, but with the generational handoff, remodel, COVID, and abundance of online options it was a bit of a question how long I would continue. But they are better than ever--better optometric care, better range of additional eye care treatments, better staff and better system. Highly recommended. This time around I received excellent service from Dr. Zada, Francisco, and Jessica. Jessica in particular helped me find the right frames in an efficient manner. read more

Ryan, Dr.Zada and Alycia were all extremely friendly and provided me with great service.

This is a very well run operation. They understand customer service. The optometrists are friendly and very good. The staff is also friendly and knowledgeable. The clinic is clean and orderly. They have a very good selection of frames and very good opticians. It doesn't get better than this! Highly recommended! read more

Pleasant, knowledgeable and so professional. Dr. Julie did a very thorough exam and improved the prescription for my next eyeglasses! Then Optician Karen helped greatly with my choice in frames and lenses. Definitely recommend. read more

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I came in for a routine appointment in February and I had recently experienced a few unusual things in my left eye, which I reported to Dr. Zada. He took the time to examine my eyes more closely and after calling me in for a more thorough examination Dr. Zada discovered a small retinal tear in my left eye. The office worked hard to get me in to see a retinal specialist within a few days. The specialist's office staff could not see the tear at first, but eventually found it and said that Dr. Zada made "a really nice catch" of detecting the tear. The specialists repaired the tear immediately, preventing what could have become a detached retina situation. My great thanks to the excellent work of Dr. Zada and his office staff!! read more

I have been going to Helmus optometry for over a decade. The entire staff are professional and helpful. Dr. Julie has done a great job taking over the practice from her parents. I have special eye needs and it was nice to get a fresh perspective on eye care. read more

I've been going to Helmus for years now and always leave happy. They are friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful when choosing the right frames. I recently went to get an update on a pair of sunglasses, and to get another repaired, and Jessica was amazing! She helped me find the best deal within my budget and she fixed my glasses quickly. Thank you Jessica! read more

Not only is it very efficient Optometry service and I feel very well taken care of, But everyone there is very helpful. In particular, Brian has gone out of his way time and time again to help me and just make me feel like it's a great place to be. This is the way I wish all services were now days. read more

Absolutely amazing. Brian helped me out and is so attentive to details. He made sure that I understood the things I was ordering and would explain to me if I didn't. He didn't pressure me into ordering something I wasn't comfortable with. I left very satisfied with my order, I'll definitely be back sooner than later. read more

The staff are very nice, informative, and helpful. I have a giant skull, so finding sunglasses that find me are hard to find. Definitely recommend. read more

Had such a unique experience at Helmus, they treated me so right! I broke my glasses and went in around 10 min before closing time. They still seated and assisted me and took the time and effort to find me new frames . Additionally they took a look at my insurance and even offered me a discount! i was there until 6:14 pm and the ma'am helping made it her mission to find me new frames despite my lens being difficult to fit other frames and brought out beautiful pairs. Unfortunately i wasn't able to buy them on the spot due to a lack of insurance and prices. However, they did have more affordable option and honestly they were so sweet! read more

We found Dr. Julie Helmus and her excellent staff through our former optometrist in Southern Cal. They have unfailingly gone the extra mile to be sure our family gets the very best care. They are willing to really listen to our needs and have the latest tech and expertise available. I can't recommend they any higher. They are simply great. read more

Dr. Julie Helmus has been my optometrist for almost 10 years now. I have been consistently impressed with her professionalism, expertise, and fantastic bedside manner. I love the vibe of the office and I have had nothing but good experiences with her staff. The glasses I get from her office are very high quality and last me a long time, and the selection of frames is fantastic. I recently had an eye emergency and was told to follow up with an optometrist after an ER visit. The staff at Helmus Optometry called me back right away and squeezed me in with Dr. Tu. She was incredibly thorough and caring, and explained everything in great detail. I am so impressed with this entire practice and I will continue to be a loyal customer! Thank you Dr. Helmus and Dr. Tu! read more

To begin, I'm 75 years old and have met a few doctors etc. At this appointment I was examined first by an assistant named Ryan. Ryan is professional as well as warm and personable. He seemed to be more than an assistant- he definitely has "doctor" quality. I know that sounds silly but it is just so obvious! When I asked, he told me he is headed to medical school!! Yay! We can look forward to another great eye doctor in the near future. read more

It was a bit disappointing. I paid a premium price for a pair of Hugo Boss glasses and they told me Hugo Boss glasses don't come with box which doesn't make any sense. Also the glasses quality are not that good RESPONSE TO owner comments: your staff did not give me a Hugo boss case and told me they didn't make it. As for the glass quality, the frame is too wobble that it won't stay still read more

I have never to more disappointed in the service I received from Helmus. I had cataract surgery in mid-May. I got my new prescription for glasses early June. Immediately took it to Helmus for new lenses. The new glasses arrive a little more than 2 weeks later. Totally not my prescription. Blames the lab. Will send back and correct. Promises this will be expedited. I pick up more than 2 weeks later. I have now spent almost 5 week with headaches and wearing sunglasses to correct my vision. To compensate for this inconvenience, I get a $4 Starbucks gift card. Why bother? I don't even drink coffee. Last time, I got there for glasses. read more

I had been coming to Helmus for nearly a decade now but I've felt let down in recent years with the quality of service. In the past, Helmus felt warm and comforting. I would be able to come in and have my glasses adjusted perfectly. I trusted the staff and I always left feeling pleased. Now, I feel brushed aside and I leave feeling a bit deflated from when I came in. Sometimes I even leave feeling a bit confused. Even a quick adjustment feels rushed. The past few adjustments just didn't meet my expectations. My glasses would still pinch or hurt and I would have to try to adjust it myself. It reached the point where coming in to get my glasses adjusted just wasn't worth the inattentive service. I just tolerated the discomfort. There are other qualms, but I don't want to get into it. I appreciate Dr. Julie Helmus trying to modernize and grow the business. Just miss the trust and service I grew accustomed to over the years. read more

The appointment process was quick, easy, and everyone involved was very friendly and helpful. Yearly checkup with glasses consultation only took around an hour. Shout out to my optician Jessica L. for helping me in picking out frames/lenses that complimented my appearance and lifestyle! read more

I love going here for my eye care! The optometrist I saw was Dr. Tyler Spilman and he was very kind and patient when listening to my vision concerns. My optician Jessica is wonderful! Working with her felt like I was definitely getting what I needed without feeling like I was being upselled. She was so helpful working within my insurance budget and was determined to help me get the best deal for my needs. She is sweet and gives you her honest opinions, which is so important when picking something you'll be using for 1 or 2 years. I appreciate the detail she takes when cleaning and adjusting my glasses when I come in because each time, it feels like I got a new pair of glasses! Definitely recommend this optometrist! read more

We have been taken care of by the Helmus family for more than 10 years. We have always received excellent professional care for our family. Last week I brought my wife who has Alzheimers for a checkup. Dr Julie Helmus and her staff were so patient, gentle and encouraging that my wife's efforts were beyond my expectations. I would like to acknowledge the special attention of Francisco and Ariana. I was able to get awesome looking latest fashion glasses with the help of Shkir. Since my wife doesn't like to wear glasses, she will stay with her current pair. read more

Just stopped by to get my daughters sunglasses repaired. Just need a new screw to put the temple back on. They want to charge me $30 since the glasses were not purchased there. I have been a customer there for years. Not anymore! Taking my business elsewhere. read more

This was my first time at Helmus Optometry. The office is very nice and clean, and all of the staff were very friendly and helpful. While there were a few people in the office, I never felt that there was a lack of social distancing. I also appreciated that there were air filters in every room. Dr. Thomasy was awesome. She took the time to explain what she was doing, and what that meant for my eye health. She was thorough in her examination and gave really helpful advice for my dry eye problem. In addition, I am a service dog handler and everyone accommodated my service dog in a very professional manner. read more

Had a great experience here! Got an eye exam, and Jessica helped me pick out my first pair of readings glasses. Just started law school, so this should really help in managing the fatigue from all the reading. read more

Helmus Optometry is very professional and friendly. Dr Helmus is wonderful at explaining everything that is done during your visit. The facility is very clean and comfortable. read more

My overall experience here has been okay. The only thing that made me put on 1/5 was the payment process. It felt like I was genuinely scammed. Yesterday, I came in to schedule an exam for my right eye which was having mild hyphema. I had UC SHIP, which has this clinic in network, so I ask very clearly and multiple times whether the exam will be cover by the insurance. The staff that I asked initially answer that I would be cover, but I would have to pay out of pocket first, and then get a confirmation letter from my insurance to them so that they can reimburse. I asked multiple time just to make sure that I would get reimburse for my exam, and the staff clearly say yes I would get reimburse. So the next day I went ahead and proceed to take the eye exam, which was done in like 5 minutes. I was pretty sure I would get reimburse afterward, so I went ahead and pay the bill out of pocket. However, it wasn't after I paid and ask again that the staff would say my bill won't be reimburse, and I would have to take all the cost. It genuinely felt like I was tricked in to paying, cause if the staff has mentioned it beforehand, I would have reconsidered. Overall, the experience left me a very bad impression of the clinic, and I felt very disappointed for the high rating that was given on google. read more

I love, love this place! I was a patient here since college... back in the hay dayzz! Here I am... adult-ing, living in SF, and I'm back! Helmus Optometry - IS **DA BEST** - service, Docs, and everyone super helpful with my prescriptions, glasses, and contacts. 5 stars and above! read more

My appointment with Dr. Helmus was even better than I expected. The office environment is welcoming and well designed. All the staff were professional and friendly. I especially liked working with Eddie Sanchez while I chose frames. Great job! Marilyn read more

It has been a while since I had my last eye exam and I was seen by Dr. Clare and my daughter had her first eye exam with Dr. Julie. Dr Clare and Julie are the sweetest! Both are exceptional at what they do. The staff members are so loving and will take care of you. I highly recommend becoming a patient with Helmus Optometry. My daughter loves Dr. Julie and can't wait to see her again! Thank you ! read more

The office & equipments are clean & modern with latest technology. Staff are very nice caring & professional. I felt well taken care of in every aspect while I was there. Overall service was excellent. Dr Tran & Jessica & 2 other staff who helped me were very friendly & attentive to my questions & concerns. Thank you very much! read more

Came in to fill my prescription and Miss Jessica was so patient with me. She took her time explaining differences and pricing. Throughout the years I have been used to the usual "okay this is what you need and do you want any add-ons?". Jessica explained the differences and actually showed me. She was very kind. Look forward to keep coming here for future visits. read more

I was excited to come here for the first time with all the great reviews but the office just did not meet those expectations at all. The front staff were friendly and nice but Dr. Clare Thomasay was a bit rude at times for simple questions, not sure if that is just her normal demeanor though. I was also billed incorrectly for my appointment which took a while to sort out but it is has delayed my ability to buy contacts for a few weeks which is pretty frustrating. I don't plan on going back to the office and will hopefully find a different location. read more

Highly recommend! I had the same optometrist my entire life, and now that I've moved to the Davis area, I was looking for someone new. Very impressed with everything about Helmus + Baker- from the appointment making process, to the receptionists and staff, to Dr. Talaga, who was wonderful, and made me feel like I was in great hands. Thank you thank you! read more

Helmus has taken fabulous care of my husband so I knew exactly where to go when my son started to show signs of needing glasses. Jessica was so patient and made picking out glasses for him (age 4) and my daughter (8) an exciting experience. Both kids repeat her saying, when your glasses are not on your face they go in your case. Not to mention the styles and fit selected are perfect! read more

My latest visit was with Dr. Tran. They are very down-to-earth, direct, and clear.  Wonderful communicator. Offered insights I had not heard before. They forgot one item and called me to make sure they communicated it to me.  Good work! I highly recommend Helmus Optometry. My wife and I have been going for years and we appreciate the service, the great communication, and the attention to our health. Thanks read more

I've been coming to Helmus for several years now and always have a pleasant experience. Everything feels very clean and the doctors are knowledgable and friendly. Recently Jessica helped me with my glasses order and made helpful recommendations, which I am grateful for. read more

They are extremely patient w me and my contact lenses order. It was my first time there so I was clueless.