I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Hixon and his staff. I've been seeing Dr. Hixon even before La Mesa Vision Care (Lemon Grove Vision Care). He is exceptional! Thank you for the years of WONderful treatment and service. read more

Been going to see Dr.Hixson for several years. He's a very comfortable person to be a with. The office is small but efficient. They're all nice and personable. read more

I've been coming all the way from Chula Vista on the trolley for over 10yrs. Dr. Hixson and his staff are #1 in San Diego County by far. Thank you for a 1st class experience from begging to end. read more

Very knowledgeable with extensive testing! Staff and Doctors are patient and don't rush you through. Good selection of frames too!

When I had an eye problem, I was able to be seen right away with the utmost concern and efficiency!

Order for contact lenses was placed and followed up on by Jill to contact me when they arrived.

Very helpful, professional staff. Everyone is cheerful and pleasant to work with. I have made appointments and just dropped in and I have always been helped in a timely manner. They have a great selection of eye glasses and sunglasses that can be customized to your prescription and they have been super helpful about adjusting the glasses I bought to make them comfortable so they fit my head and face. They are also mindful of expense and will let you know which glasses are the best value based on your insurance, which is a real bonus because figuring that out on your own is a puzzle. Only downside is their small parking lot. read more

La Mesa Vision Care is FABULOUS! Dr.Hixson and his staff are wonderful My family and I enjoy the level of care we receive, the selection of frames and the friendly environment which make getting my eye exam a pleasure. I can only submit a 5-star rating but La Mesa Vision Care is truly worth a 10. read more

Great staff. Dr is nice and detailed. Staffed that helped me with choosing my glasses was helpful. She looked up different color options online and super helpful feedback. read more

I was in for a visit today and am extremely dissatisfied with the customer service. I was in for an annual check up, I was made to pay cash when my insurance is taken by LMVC. I was allowed to make the appointment without anyone noting to me that what they thought was my insurance was not covered. But it is. Then I was given an eye exam by Dr. Hixon, who then refused to give me my prescription but did the exam and billed me for it; which again, I paid in cash but should have been charged to my insurance. I have always come to LMVC because I liked Dr. Hixon, even though, your office always wants me to buy contacts and glasses through your office. I understand an eye appointment is likely getting reimbursed every year less and less, I work in healthcare and the same is happening to me. That is not an excuse to give me a hard time not going through LMVC to get contacts or glasses, I go where it is more affordable on my budget. But I come back every year because I like Dr. Hixon. I will not be coming in to the office anymore. I paid for services I did not get, I paid in cash when I shouldn't of. read more

EXCELLENT CARE!!! The entire staff was very helpful and Dr. Hixson was amazing and knowledgeable! Thank you!!! Highly recommend!

Dr. Hixson is very knowledgeable, friendly & caring with his patients. I took my 98-yr-old mother-in-law to him, now I have been his patient for the last year+ and am very pleased with my new glasses. I've referred my sister to him & she is pleased with the lenses he did for her. I am very happy to refer others to him whenever needed. read more

La Mesa Vision Care - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - La Mesa, California

Dr. Giles is the consummate professional. He and his technician are thorough and efficient. Dr. Giles has a caring listening heart too. Thanks so very much. read more

This office was great until Tom Hixon retired and sold the business sometime after my last visit in late 2021. I never had a problem with billing until this last visit. I was overbilled but paid the bill. After I discovered the overbilling, I requested a refund of the difference. I'm still waiting. I'm not going back there. I recommend you double-check your payment obligation with your insurance company upfront. Don't just trust the office manager to tell you your co-pay. read more

Wonderful staff and Dr. Hixson was super. We found a nice pair of glasses too. Thank you...

Needed to re-order more contact lenses. The staff took care of it right away for me. Thank you for your quick response. TF read more

Terrific eye care service by Dr. Hixson and his amazing staff of professionals! I like how they are adding additional services to help order and track your contact lens refill deliveries online at your convenience. Jill, the office manager, is wonderful in ensuring we get the most out of our Vision Care Insurance and rebates from the contact lens companies. We have been with Vision Care for over 12 years and could not be happier with professional customer service we have experienced over the years! read more

It was my first time visiting LA Mesa Vision Care. The customer service was outstanding. They were extremely thorough and friendly. Everything was explained to me so that I could understand. I was very happy with them and would recommend them for your eye care ! read more

I recently had cataract surgery with doctor katsman. The whole process was so comfortable the staff at the La Mesa eye center we're very friendly and made me feel Like family. Doctor katsman I am told is one of the best in San Diego and he certainly showed it. The surgeries were performed in Delmar at the surgery center and the staff there very professional, The surgery center staff took away all my fears of having eye surgery. The surgery took less than 2 hours and I was home and now I can see clearly. Thank you doctor katsman for changing my life giving me back my confidence. I don't know why anyone would go anywhere else. I don't think I've ever had vision this good ever in my life. read more

They took their time evaluating me for my first ever eye exam to get everything just right and I felt confident the doctor knew what he was doing. read more

I really wish I knew this place sooner! Dr. Giles provided me with excellent care, ensured my comfort, and answered all my questions carefully and clearly. The assistants/receptionist were accommodating and thoughtful. Pam and Breda are so caring and thoughtful. My husband was impressed with their exceptional care and services. I highly recommend this place! read more

Always a great experience!! Dr. Hixson is a wonderful Dr. and is able to answer all my questions when I go for check ups. He keeps me seeing as clearly as possible. read more

Quick attention to replacement of frames/lens. Courteous and friendly staff, as always.

Always great service and great at explaining all your insurance benefits. Dr Hixson is very through and takes the time to get it right. Very professional read more

10 Stars . Been coming here for years . The entire Staff is so nice. Dr Hixson and Giles are so caring and knowledgeable . Hixson has been my Doctor for years and Giles for my daughter .. Highly recommend read more

All was great very efficient and really great treatment and great people !! Most friendly and helpful to get me through the test and the purchase of the new were great!! read more

I've been coming to La Mesa Vision Care for 15 years and continue to be impressed with the quality of eye care and professional service I receive. Dr. Hixson is thorough in his exams and takes the time to explain his approach to keeping my eyes and vision in the best health possible. As I aged, I struggled with near vision looking at my computer monitor. He did an amazing job in fine tuning my near vision to eliminate eye strain and fatigue. Love the office staff! They are friendly and very professional. Great value for an exceptional price. Thanks! read more

Absolutely worst experience ever. NOT LGBTQIA FRIENDLY AT ALL! The whole experience did not seem legit. Outdated equipment that tried to make it seem as if my kid had 20/20 vision when in fact, we KNOW he needs glasses from a previous doctor. The vision chart was barely 6 feet from the chair And I've never seen that before in my life. We then got put into a room with a woman who was very clearly miserable with her job. She deadnamed my child and then after being corrected proceeded to argue with me 3x after I clarified "My child's name is X, please do not use any other name." At that point I was forced to leave with my kid because of the blatant disrespect and transphobia. This was not a mistake, this was not policy (no other person had gotten it wrong), this was a transphobic person who got enjoyment from making a child CLEARLY uncomfortable and upset. We will never be back and I do not recommend this place to anyone who is in the LGBTQIA community. You will not be supported. and to the woman at the front desk who had the AUDACITY to try and stick up for that woman, shame on you as well. read more

Since vision care is walking distance and had good reviews, I decided to go there. I have nothing but great things to say about the DR. He was great. When I received the bill which was close to $900.00 I thought, it will be worth it to see again. They gave me some sample contacts to try a few days and that they will call me in a couple days to come back in A few days went and passed now a month rolls past and I had not heard from anybody. I don't know the process on contacts. I called and asked if my contacts came in (I don't know the process) I was told that they have not been ordered until they find the right brand that I'm comfortable with. So, now what? That is when she asked me how the contacts felt. I don't remember it was over a month a go. So I was asked to come in again and get another few days of samples. Again, no follow up call, so I called and told them I was out and that I did not like them because one eye stayed blurry. So I tried another brand. the contacts kept getting caught on my lower lid. I also noticed that the sample contacts all had different diameters. How am I to know what brand I like if I'm not getting the correct lenses to try. Again, I called them and stated this concern and that I was still having the blur issues and the getting caught on the lid issues. She said oh good?.....uh... Not really......Well after several months I just settled because I needed to see. About 2 weeks later I called and asked about the contacts (because once again...no call), office said, "oh yes you can come in and pick them up. Drove by on my way home and was given a 90 day supply. After using them a week the blurring started again and the contacts still getting caught on my eye lid. Called and told office and made an appointment. On the day of my appointment I left work early and was on my way when I received a call from vision center stating that they had to cancel and that she should have never scheduled it at that time (for whatever reasons) and she will call me back with some dates. You guessed it Never received a call ...unable to see Cleary from contacts I had to revert to putting on 2, sometimes 3 pairs of glasses just to read up close. Because I had no glasses nor contacts yet. What the heck did I pay 900.00 for ...ooops rephrase (forgot the 120.00 bill I received in the mail when I was double charged for the contacts ) Because I know it Surely cannot be for the kid size plastic frame glasses with no bifocal (which was prescribed) no scratch or glare protection....NOTHING ..Just plain glasses I could have bought ANYWHERE for $59. I was told that they were not for close up distance but to see at a further distance only. Did I mention I'm Farsightedness (Hyperopia)!!! I see better out of my 99 cent glasses from the dollar store. I did not want a repeat after my 90 day contacts are up so I called the office to ask for a copy of my contact prescription. Nobody was able to give them to me because they were lost and next they couldn't find them. I decided to go to their office and get my prescription in person. It took a few hours but I succeeded and walked out with prescription in hand not to look back. You too can have all of this for the low price of $1000.00 with the guarantee of no follow up calls and lets not forget the non communication, but it doesn't stop there....no, especially if seeing is not a priority then you are guaranteed to squint to the point of new wrinkles. read more

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It was a great 1st time experience. Definitely coming back and will bring all of my family here.

Dr. Hixon provides a thorough exam and meets his patients needs with a kind and caring manner.

Everyone who works at LA Mesa Vision Care is awesome. There are none better, friendlier, more professional, kind, prompt, efficient, and just OMG the Best. read more