Dr. Jane Hafen is careful and patient when she explains what is going on with my eyes. I have very bad eyesight all my life and require multifocal contact lenses. Not only did she adjust my prescription extremely carefully during my follow-up, but she turned me onto a new brand of multifocal lenses that have improved my vision and are more comfortable. She also carefully goes over which contact solutions might cause irritation in my eyes. She clearly has a lot of experience and cares about her patients' vision. I'm so glad that I am within walking distance of her office. I also appreciate that I can make an appointment directly on her website - http://www.invisionoptometry.com. read more

After getting an appointment the glasses broke. They won't fix them and I wasn't given the option to purchase the frame that broke. The ladies at the door weren't interested in the fact my vision is really bad and without glasses driving could be a tragedy. So no this establishment I wouldn't recommend I rate it a ZERO. And another thing they didn't in form me about the need of prism. This whole thing with this establishment was all bad for me. Take heed people!!! BEWARE read more

First time and great experience. Very professional and friendly. I like how extensive the testing is, gives you peace of mind that they are looking at everything. read more

I visited them for an annual vision check and am very satisfied with their service. Excellent doctor and helpful staffs.

Dr. Hafen is the BEST! Great conversationalist and her experience easily shines through when she responds to your questions. The staff is also super duper kind and quick! Will def be trying to keep In Vision as my go-to optometry place for as long as I can :) read more

The doctor is very caring but dang some of the staff are just so damn rude. Not going back.

Great facility and top professional care. My glasses are just what the Dr. Ordered. Thank you! read more

VSP member. Made an appointment online, and upon showing up to that appointment I noticed everyone in the office had a mask on (only 2 employees in the office). That prompted me to immediately ask if I was going to be denied service if I don't wear a mask. One employee locked the door behind me (illegal fyi) while the other answered, "It's the optometrist's policy". I said I didn't want to wear one since everyone else is and that if it was going to be a requirement it should be in the appointment process. The employee then told me that I was informed, and there would be a $75 non-cancellation fee. I acknowledged and attempted to leave, and met the locked door which I had to ask to be unlocked to leave. Upon re-going through the website's appointment process, I verified that nowhere in the process does it tell you that masks are required, however in one of the 4 emails I got from them confirming the appointment, one line does say "we need you to wear your mask". So when I received their bill in the mail and called to pay. What I didn't know until attempting to make an appointment with a different Optometrist who isn't afraid of the environment, was that my VSP benefits were held up by this original InVision/Jane Optometrist. Maybe that is common practice to hold someone's benefits hostage for $75 on account of a mask requirement burried in one of 4 emails sent to me AFTER I set the appointment... but hey, don't spend it all in one place, and get some fresh air? 3 Stars because the appointment process worked, the employees didn't give me attitude, and they were successful in taking the lien off of my vision benefits. Suggestions: 1) Put your ever-important mask requirement in the appointment-making process, not just a line in a slew of confirmation emails. 2) Don't lock the door behind customers. If there is an emergency and your employees or customers are delayed in exiting the building, you would be held liable for their damages since it is already illegal to lock those doors during business/operating hours. You can change your door hardware such that people can exit but not enter... but you can't dead-bolt people inside your building during business hours. read more

In short: - overall negative/rude experience - religious scripture used for eye exam material - refuses modes of modern technology to provide a prescription to you (or makes it inconvenient to you to go elsewhere) - condescending pamphlet on why you should only trust In Vision Optometry when you attempt to get your glasses elsewhere - no warmth or explanation when a brand new prescription was issued - Optometrist was cold and seemed inconvenienced during appt ----- I visited this office as a first time patient and had a terrible first impression. Not only did I encounter less than friendly service, I was ushered through the eye appointment without much explanation of each test and I was pushed off between multiple people. It had been a few years since my last eye appointment at a fantastic Optometrist in Mission Bay. Then in the middle of the exam I was asked to read out loud a paragraph in small print on a laminated card. Mid paragraph I realized that what i was reading was religious material. YES. Religious scripture. I should have walked out at this point. Finally when the doctor came in she was very cold toward me and it felt like I was more of an inconvenience. After doing some eye tests with the projector, she just walked out of the room and didn't say anything. I wasn't sure if she was coming back in, so I just sat and waited. I was then ushered out of the room by her assistant and seated at the front tables and told to go pick out glasses. Umm, for what? I have never needed glasses and at no point did anyone stop and say, by the way your eyes have changed and you will now need a prescription. It was jolting. Here I was sitting there surprised and then was rushed and pressured to pick out glasses from a bunch of outdated and generic frames. None were my style or brands I was remotely interested in but I took some selfies and told her that I wanted time to think about it. I was met with bit of attitude. Seriously? This is all new to me. I wanted time to shop around and look at style options/modern brands. I decided that I wanted to get frames at Oliver Peoples and rx sunglasses at Warby Parker so I called their office to ask them to email me the prescription (which they never offered me) while I was standing in the Warby Parker store in Union Square. They refused. They would not email it to me or fax it to me and said that I could either pick it up in person or they would send it to me by SNAIL MAIL. So I had to wait 3-4 days to receive MY prescription by mail. I finally received the hand written prescription along with a pamphlet that was included in the envelope.The tone of the pamphlet completely rubbed me the wrong way and is borderline propaganda material. It went beyond informative and was condescending, shaming anyone interested in seeking eyewear from other retailers. But you know, I kind of get it. They make money on selling frames and shilling insurance approved brands, but at least get some hip and modern options! I won't back and I don't recommend visiting here if you prefer respectful service and don't like to be treated like you are incompetent of making your own educated decisions on eyewear and don't appreciate having religion shoved on you. If you do choose to go to here, request your prescription before you leave their office to prevent the irritating delay that I did. read more

They're great. I love that it's all all women staff as far as I've seen. They're color scheme is really asthetically pleasant and friendly. The staff is all friendly and super helpful as well. They are very safe with their COVID regatipns which is comforting. And they're willing to work with you when trying to afford your glasses. Great selection too! Definitely recommend! read more

Friendly doctor very thorough and patient. Walks you step by step gives you solutions and opinions will work will you. Clean office much choices of frames to choose from quick turn around time read more

I enjoyed my new patient experience (months ago now). Front desk was quick with forma and paper work. Dr. Hafen you have awesome bed side manner and a wealth of experience. I really appreciated it when you accomidated me during the exam process, because of my patient schedule. The women that helped me pick my glasses was funny and professional. I will continue to recommended my patients and staff to your office! Dana Y. read more

Dr. Hafen is a skilled eye doctor. She is personable and provides in-depth exams to uncover potential underlying medical issues. Her prescriptions are super accurate and I'm always excited to pick up my new glasses. I have been going here for years. Friendly staff and good frame selection. read more

I had a fine experience a year ago, but after scheduling my appointment this year, the office rescheduled twice because they couldn't get insurance authorization (the same I used last year) and then called me a third time ON THE DAY of my appointment to cancel altogether. They said they still were unable to connect with my insurance. VERY disappointing and frustrating. They should know which insurance they contract with and to string me along for more than 2 months is unacceptable. I could have found a new provider and got the new glasses I really need by now. read more

Dr. Hafen has been a wonderful Optometrist to me for over 12 years. Very professional, generous with her time, and up on the latest in eye health and medical technology. Her staff is always gracious and efficient. She worked for months to get a difficult correction for contact lenses and for my eyeglass Rx, to get me better vision. When I've needed referrals, she's found top-line specialists to work with for my keratoconus. She also knows the ins and outs of insurance, to make these services most cost-effective for the patient. She'll go over and above to keep your eyes healthy, and she's a lovely person to work with. read more

Wow, after receiving terrible service in March 2021 I received a call today, it's October 2021, out of the blue telling me my glasses are ready and do I want to pick them up. I said you can mail my glasses to me and mentioned that I was not comfortable returning to your office after receiving such bad care. In visions' response was to hang up on me after calling me. Why did they even bother calling me? read more

Dr. Hafen and company are great and very friendly. I became a patient in 2012 and was there until 2019. I stopped being a patient only because I moved from Oakland. I highly recommend her! read more

When you need new contacts there is the initial appointment and then the doctor makes you come in after wearing the contacts to make sure they work ok even if you have been wearing contacts for years and will not give you your prescription unless you come in for the second visit. So you will have to pay for another visit to the doctor for her to tell you everything is fine with the contacts. Ridiculous. read more

Meticulous. I've been a client for over 20 years now. Dr. Hafen keeps all my records so I can refer back to something every so often. She is rigorous about getting the prescription right and diligent about my aging eye care. She's been very patient with me in exploring bifocal contact lenses and is always willing to discuss various options. I appreciate her consistency and thoroughness. The staff are knowledgeable, kind, super polite and they wade through the insurance coverage with aplomb. Have never thought twice about going anywhere else. read more

I was lucky enough to get in on a Saturday! My appointment was on time, I felt the employees were attentive, my questions were all answered, and I loved that I could walk there from my house. Jane was terrific; listened to what my concerns were and tackled them one at a time. I didn't know that I needed glasses and now I have a really cute pair! I can see! I will definitely be back. read more

Dr. Jane Hafen is fantastic Optometrist . She provides great care and explains step by step what eyecare works best for you.

I've been going here for a little two years. I paid well over $800 for a pair of glasses and contact lenses. I also paid about $475 for a year of vision care. Never mind that I had insurance; I had to pay nearly $500 out of pocket to keep seeing the doctor. I did, thinking I would get a higher level of service than I had received at Lens Crafters, Pearl, etc... but no. Over two years later and I still don't know for what I paid $475. I went in for a check-up recently and there was a mix-up with my insurance so they wouldn't even see me - I drove al the way to downtown Oakland, fought for parking six blocks away, all just to be turned away because of some stupid insurance issue. They were not only rude, but treated me like I was a jerk (I generally am not classified as such). Me thinks they could've just taken the visit out of my $475 goodwill payment. Other con's: if your appointment is at, let's say 1pm, you won't be called in for at least 45 minutes. Then it's another 20 minutes or so in the small room before the doctor comes in. So, all in all, a check up appointment takes about 2 hours. I was there for about 3 hours when I got the exam and picked out my frames. Also, frames are way over-priced for the same brands you could get at Walmart. I recommend any strip mall chain optometry over this place. Hands down. read more

I'm sure Dr. Hafen is great and I was recommended by a friend. However, her support staff (especially Barbara) is simply condescending and unhelpful. Upon checking in at the front desk and in the exam I am quizzed multiple times why I did not follow instructions either on the website or in email. Well..... I didn't use the website - I booked through your support staff - who was less than informative. I should have known better on the initial call in making the appointment when Barbara was less than pleasant and actually very officious and condescending in the first conversation. Yes, I did not read or follow the instructions in the email and apologize for that. However, I did not need to be reprimanded and told numerous times by the staff and the doctor as to what a poor and inept patient I am. I did not come to get an eye exam and made to feel small and bullied by this office. If Dr. Hafen is such a wonderful doctor - then she needs to be a wonderful manager and figure out how to work and train her resources. Once that is done, I am sure this will be a wonderful place for eye exams. However, if you can't manage your staff then the bottom line experience for the patient is short of adequate. read more

I've been going to Dr. Hafen for several years and found her to be very thorough with eye examinations. She has the latest technology for your eye examinations and explains each test to you clearly. The office is clean and appealing. He techs have a great disposition and act professionally. As far a billing and insurance, I have never had any issues. I find the comment by Becky H. incorrect. She must not be telling the whole story behind this. Jane has recently had an update of new frame companies as well. Please give her a try!!! Have issues with her professionalism. Not compassionate with illnesses! read more

Dr. Hafen has a wonderful manner about her and she was able to put me completely at ease about my eyes. I love my eyes. All two of them. I had a rough time after I moved away from my childhood eye doc and had all sorts of student eye-docs-in-training rush in to have a look at my eyes each time I went in for a simple check-up or fitting for glasses. Dr. Hafen was a wonderful transition from all that nonsense. She talked me out of taking drastic measures and was very comforting in explaining what was really going on with my eyes. I might not have the most fittest set of peepers but I'm glad that they're being looked after by such a wonderful and honest person. My contact and glasses fittings go swimmingly and I'm glad that her office has thus far been able to take my ever-changing vision plans. read more

Dr. Hafen and her staff office gave me the best eye exam of my life. It took much longer than I expected, but it was worth it.

Dr. Hafen has been good to me. She has always been very calming and "gentle" with me. But at the same time honest and no-nonsense. I really appreciate her - she feels like a friend. Oft times we talk for a while before she even checks my eyes. I went a long while without wearing glasses and she gave me some very simple and plain options on how I could ease myself back into the vision game. So far, so good. I have an appointment coming up soon - so please look forward to an update. read more

Best optometrist's office I've been to in the Bay Area, hands down! Her support staff were amazing from the first moment I walked in. They helped me make the most of my insurance and even saved me money. Most importantly, I felt comfortable and respected. As for Jane Hafen- wow, what a woman. She is efficient, direct, straight forward but patient. She listens and makes sure that she gets your prescription just right. I am thrilled I finally found a home for my eye care needs in the Bay. I had a horrific experience at one place in San Francisco- the support staff were rude and the doctor even got my prescription wrong due to a rushed eye exam. The other person I saw in SF was a good doctor but she was not a good listener and her support staff were abysmal. I am so grateful customer service and excellence come first at Jane Hafen's office! I would recommend completing the new patient information forms before arriving, showing up 15 minutes early, and making sure to bring all your glasses, contact case boxes, contact case, etc just so that it runs smoothly. I had my records from my previous eye doctor faxed to them before my visit. Highly recommended! They were, after all, recommended by my co-worker and my boss. I will continue the chain of recommendation! read more

I have seen Dr. Hafen for the past few years for eye exams and glasses and have been consistently impressed with her level of service. After seeing her, I will never go back to a "strip mall chain" again. My eyes are too important to skimp on, especially since having a thorough eye exam can detect other health problems that have nothing to do with your eyes. The cheaper and faster chains cut lots of corners and tell their exam docs to simply not do a lot of what Dr. Hafen does. She is an expert and I feel completely at ease knowing that she has given me an excellent exam. If you want the best, you can't do better than Dr. Hafen. read more

incredible optometrist. talented at what she does, found the perfect glasses and had such a good time getting them!

On my first visit, I found the team and the facilities at In Vision to be top rate. Everyone who I encountered was friendly and professional. They all made me feel comfortable and at ease. Even when my insurance information was not readily available, Lani cheerfully volunteered to contact the company and retrieved my info. Trinh was patient while I filled out my first-visit paperwork and super sweet when conducting my initial tests. Erica was fun and hugely helpful in choosing my frames; I felt like she totally got me! Dr. Hafen was personable and I really enjoyed my time with her. I felt as though she went out of her way to connect while thoroughly examine my eyes. She did not convey any type of judgement when I mentioned how long it had been since my last eye exam. These things are meaningful to me. The pricing was very reasonable and they have a wide selection of frames to choose from. I had a truly excellent experience at In Vision! I will certainly be returning for my eye care and highly recommend their services. read more

Dr. Hafen is fantastic. I've worn glasses for 16 years and and she spends a lot of time and tests your eyes in many different ways that other optometrists won't. She schedules additional appointments in the contact fitting at no cost if there is any slight discomfort in the lenses because she really cares about getting things right. Why would you want anything less for your eyes? read more

I Went to see Dr. Hagen ti get my eyes checked and getting a new pair of glasses. I'd never knew I've lived up the street these past 7 years from In Vision. Dr. Hafen and her staff were very nice and friendly and our very committed to making sure your eyes are doing well. read more

I have been a client of In Vision Optometry for 20+ years. Professional, proficient and efficient.

I was a first time patient here a couple weeks ago and everything started off fine. Her support staff provided me with the cost of my eye exam and contact lens evaluation which I agreed to before anything took place. Jane was very thorough with her eye exam and was very friendly. Her office is in a very convenient location for me and I was convinced that I had found my new optometrist. I paid my balance and left happy that day. A week later, I received a bill in the mail with a hand written note stating: "Insurance does not cover contact evaluation, please pay $70" First of all, I would have appreciated a phone call to have this explained to me rather than a hand written note. Secondly, don't you normally agree to an amount before the exam? There was clearly a mistake on her end and I was expected to pay for it? I was upset over this charge and I decided to call her office. Vanessa picked up and said she would have it looked at and would call me back shortly. I agreed and did not receive a call back that day so I decided to call again the next day. Vanessa picked up again and said there were no updates and she would call me back. Another four days passed and I decided to call again. This time, Kim picked up and said I didn't have to worry about the bill. She sounded annoyed with me and seemed more interested in getting off the phone than explaining to me what had happened. It was not very reassuring. I felt completely out of the loop and would have appreciated a phone call at any point during this experience. As a first time patient, this was a horrible first impression. I will not be returning to this office. read more

Dr Hafen is great. Very thorough and conscientious . I've been going for a number of years. The only negative is the optician that sells the glasses. The selection isn't great. read more

Dr. Hafen is a very competent optometrist and a kind and nice person too. Her only minus is that (most likely out of compassion) she choose the wrong supporting staff, a lethal blend of arrogance and incompetence. Their skills in customer care wound only benefit from an extended stay in some Marine Corps Basic Training Camp, notorious for their polite handling of the newcomers. They treat you like a slave, you wait for hours after being forced to come when THEY want, as a routine they think that you owe them money, and/or that your insurance won't cover this or that. Sometimes Dr. Hafen has to step in herself to stop them, but she cannot be always present to prevent their mischiefs. I would give 5 STARS to Dr. Hafen, minus 1 STAR because of the wrong choice of her staff. I would give 0 STARS to her wolf pack. Unfortunately, the average is 2 STARS (ready to increase as soon as I see new people there). By the way, most of the time I saw them doing absolutely nothing... read more

I have been using Dr. Hafen for more than 20 years. She has always provided professional, friendly service. I have purchased several pair of glasses there and the professional staff have always been very helpful and on some occasions have gone the extra mile to make adjustments. During the time I have been coming in, there have been some front desk staff that has been condescending and officious, but these folks were no longer there by my next visit. Having run a professional office myself, I understand that this is part of what you must contend with from time to time and I think Dr. Hafen is doing what is necessary to provide a friendly, professional atmosphere. It is helpful and I appreciate that they now make my future appointment while I am in the office. Thanks for many years of service. read more

Terrific service. Good deal through yelp and the doctor is a dream. Office staff remembered my name after a year.

My family and I have been a patient of Dr. Hagen for over 20 years. She is thorough and has the state of the art equipment. The staff is great, friendly and knowledgeable. read more