It's been a year now since I've gotten LASIK from Dr. Tan and I'm glad I got it!…read moreLast year was a struggle, as I'm sure it was for everyone, and I had already scheduled a week off where I was supposed to go on vacation and obviously that didn't pan out. So I decided, why not get that eye surgery I always wanted and use that week to recover. Plus after a couple of months of foggy glasses I was fed up with glasses at that point. For me personally, contacts never really worked for me because my eyes would always become bloodshot after a few hours. I made an appointment with Dr. Tan's office for a consultation. Even tho his office is near Stonestown, they had me go down to Union Square for the consultation. The staff was very nice and they took my temperature so they took COVID seriously which I appreciated. Dr. Tan had told me all the risks and benefits of getting LASIK and he said I was a good candidate for it, so I went for it. The day of the surgery took less than an hour. It was surprisingly fast, and I was fully conscious for all of it. It is slightly freaky having surgery while you're awake, but Dr. Tan eased my worries and was great at directing me on what to do. Like I had said before I had taken the week off from work to recover, but little did I know that the recovery is basically only a day, you're not even blind when you come out of the surgery. But they do require someone to drive you home after as I'm sure that's a liability issue. They do end up giving you these lenses to tape over your eyes while you sleep, which is fine, because I know I can't be trusted. They also give you a lot of papers with great information on how long to take each medicine for, but whenever I had a question, Eyecare associates were great at answering my questions. I was a little worried about my new eyesight because of the brightness of some lights at night, but eventually after time that was reduced. I don't believe it's completely gone, but after a while you forget what it used to look like anyway and get to focus on how great it is to see things without fumbling with your glasses. I wish I had gotten the surgery way before, I'm so happy with the results. Thank you Dr. Tan and associates! I'd give y'all 20/20 if I could (sorry for the terrible eyesight joke)

This is where I go for my complicated eye issues. I am seen right away and I even went there when I…read morehad an eye infection on a Sunday. Dr. Kevin Tan came in on a weekend for me. I have recently been being treated by Dr. Tarik Dabit and am getting wonderful care. Everything is explained to me and reception and all the professional staff is efficient and pleasant. An very happy with the care I get here!

This was a very comfortable experience, from the time of making the appointment to the appointment…read morein itself! Everyone working there is very kind and friendly. The one on one with the doctor is very thorough and just good vibes all the way. I wish every medical appointment could be this amazing. I'm looking forward to my next eye exam.

The staff really go above and beyond. I came in to report that my contacts hadn't been delivered to…read moremy address after a month from my eye appointment and they were really quick and helpful. Thank you!

If you have insurance call your insurance and make SURE that you are covered…read more Otherwise the office will haunt you to pay a high fee for their service. I recommend COSTCO for eye exams that are basic!!!!

Dr. Stern is the best pediatric ophthalmologist! You will be so thankful that you took your child…read moreto see him. Note that that none of the negative reviews below have anything to do with Dr. Stern himself and how comfortably he works with little kids. My son is very hesitant about going to the doctor's office. Dr. Stern made him feel right at home, letting him sit on my lap the whole time and bringing out two very old children's toys that amazed my iPad-obsessed son. Dr. Stern is patient, gentle and knows exactly how to talk to children. Even the tools that he used to evaluate color-blindness and depth perception were adorable. It was like Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. In the end, my son said he was very excited to come back. Regarding the scheduling process, it was a breeze. Dr. Stern even agreed to accommodate us on a Saturday! Who does that? I would recommend that you take the reviews below with a grain of salt and base your decision on this, our very recent experience. Who knows? Maybe things have changed for the better. That's the point of Yelp.

Preparing for cataract surgery, I visited both Mosaddegh Eye Institute locations, 490 Post, and 380…read moreWest Portal. Things went well at both locations. The Post St. location was more accessible by bus for me, but parking is very doable on West Portal. The surgery was performed by by Dr.Lillie Mosaddegh at the Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco at 1160 Post, so there is a great deal that could be reviewed. In brief, I would give each of these locations 5 stars, including all the people who performed their tasks with diligence and expertise. The Surgery went well and I can see much better than before. From the beginning of the process, mid-July to the point where I could say "Yes, this was very successful," it has been 2 months. This is longer than I was expecting, and at some points after the surgery I had my doubts. I believe some of the post opt medications, though necessary, were irritating my eyes. The high light would be Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh, who as a dedicated physician enjoys sharing her gift to help others! My experience at the Eye Surgery Center is also noteworthy. Charles, the anesthesiologist held my hand during the surgery, 5 stars for that thoughtful kindness!

I would strongly advise avoiding this practice. I came here in 2021 -- after reading recent…read morereviews, things clearly haven't changed. I am still so disturbed from my experience that I now feel compelled to write a review in 2026. Take heed. I was referred here for dry eyes and was summarily up-sold to high heaven. First of all, I was seen an hour late. After examining me, the doctor pressured me into buying this "package" of treatments, even though it was not covered by insurance, and I felt like I had to in order to avoid long-term damage to my eyes. Just to underscore -- it was so incredibly expensive. I have paid less in co-pays for major surgery compared to this. After I parted ways with those funds, I saw a woman come in after me and then get sold the exact same package. Evidently, this was an operation. There are plenty of ophthalmologists in this town with more integrity than this practice. Not a tough bar to clear. I am surprised they haven't been shut down.

Every time I come here I get good customer service and friendly advice on the eyewear. The doctors…read moreand staff are great!

So grateful for this practice! Dr. Quan is so patient and skilled; I chose him for his dry eye…read morespecialty, and his interventions have helped so much. The office staff are always so chill and friendly, great atmosphere in here. Happy to have found this office so close to my house!

I am so fortunate to have found Dr. Gelbart. I'd always been told that my eyes were complicated,…read morebut I had no clue just how complicated. I began seeing Dr. Gelbart in October 2013, after a horrifying event in February that left me a blink away from blindness. The procedure to save my sight and reduce the IOP sent me on a fast track to cataracts, something that UCSF had not informed me was a possibility. I had surgery in March and April of 2014 and could not be happier with the outcome. It is worth the weekly appointments, countless tests to check the topography of each eye and all of the other screenings. Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he is also a good listener, extremely calm, kind, smart and patient. He weathered my emotional storms and gave me sight that I could never have imagined. While it is true that there is often a long wait, relax and try to understand that complex problems require time, and know that when it's your turn in that chair, you will also receive that same quality of care. Oh, and I neglected to add that he is a humble surgeon--rare as that is, it's true. As another patient entering his office one afternoon sang, "that man in there, Doctor Gelbart, gives sight to the bind!" and he is absolutely correct. Claudia runs the front of the office and she is beyond phenomenal! Every office needs a Claudia. She is extremely smart, professional, efficient, calm and caring. She, like Dr. Gelbart, lived through a few of my emotional tantrums and it did not seem to phase her, but rather she managed to make everything feel "all better", much like a good mom would do. So comforting to know that she both knows and does her job so well. When she tells you that she will do something, consider it done! This review would not be complete if I neglected to mention Dr. Ahgee Guo, the optometrist at the Stonestown office. Previous to Dr. Guo I had been seeing the same guy, family run business in the Mission, and just thought that they were all alike; busy and uncaring. Dr. Guo is super smart, super kind and sweet, and never makes you feel rushed. She saw me through some really rough times, times when I just couldn't really see. Her knowledge of my extreme farsightedness and narrow angle glaucoma blew me away. If you want the best, look no further! I am forever grateful

Fed up with the terrible disorganization at the clinic I'd been going to for years, I started a…read moresearch for a new ophthalmologist. With an underlying chronic illness, it was important to find someone who was both competent and wouldn't leave me sitting in the waiting room for hours for every visit. I took a chance on Dr. Gelbart from the great Yelp reviews and also because he has an office near my house. I can only say how relieved I was to find him! A consummate professional, he is caring, thorough and very knowledgeable. I now feel I am in much better hands now then I ever was before at the 'top' doctor at the other clinic. The office may not be flashy, but the quality of care is superb. Nothing but good things to say about Dr. Gelbart!

I've been meaning to post a review about this place for a while, this is a duel review for the…read moreLensCrafters as well, so I will repost for them also. This place is great, the doctor (I honestly forget his name) is terrific, walks the line of professionalism and friendly personality perfectly. His staff is also amazing, for someone who doesn't love going to these types of appointments everyone made me feel comfortable and like it wasn't a hassle being there. If you are looking for a new eye doctor or a place to buy glasses/sunglasses I highly recommend Eye Exam of California and the LensCrafters which homes it! Thanks again!

From the owner: Dry Eyes, Contact Lenses, Eye Exams, Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Astigmatismread more

I was originally going to book with another nearby optometrist, but they were fully booked. I…read morecalled LensCrafters and was able to get an appointment for the next day. Check in was quick and everyone was friendly. I happened to wake up with a swollen eye the morning of my appointment. Dr. Jenny Huynh was my optometrist, and she was one of the most thorough eye doctors I've ever had. Not only did she perform my routine eye exam, but she also took the time to look into what could have caused the swelling. She was gentle throughout the entire exam. Usually when I get eye drops at the optometrist, they end up running down my face, but somehow Dr. Huynh got just enough in my eyes without them spilling everywhere. What really took me by surprise was that her staff called me two days later to follow up on my swollen eye, which I had honestly already forgotten about. I really appreciated that extra level of care and attention. Thank you, Dr. Huynh, for being so thorough and for following up!

Lots of selection and options. My adviser gave me great service. She was very helpful and very…read moreknowledgeable. I was able to get the information and advice that I needed to get my new glasses. I would definitely recommend that you visit them for all of your optical needs.

The doctors here are friendly and thorough. $130 for a contact lens exam and prescription including…read morethe standard first pair of lenses and trial cleanser care package. Can't go wrong!

I had an exam with Dr. Abolian. The check-in process was quick and paperless with front desk, and…read moreDr. Abolian saw me without any wait. She explained all the different parts of the exam before doing them so I knew what to expect and what each was checking for. Everything was pain-free. She has all the latest technology to check for different eye conditions beyond sight, so I am confident I got a thorough exam. I especially liked that she explained everything in plain language. I wear both glasses and contacts. Dr. Abolian asked about my habits and preferences for reading, watching TV, driving, etc. Reading for long periods of time with contacts is not comfortable for me and she specifically took time to explain why I might be getting headaches, and options for me based on my needs and preferences. She is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly. I've already recommended her to my colleagues.

I recommend calling in before you go. The VSP website isn't totally accurate in terms of what VSP…read moreplans they accept. Also, they close for lunch from 12-1, which is not on their website. People were kind, but fyi even to order glasses, you need an appointment. They only have an optician available by appointment, which honestly is a first for me. Reception is okay though. I didn't have much conversation with them.