This was my first visit with Dr. Smith's office. I suffer from agoraphobia and I normally don't have great experiences with any type of doctor visits for the sheer fact that my anxiety normally clashes with offices where I am a new patient, because as a new patient I normally feel rushed, or when doctors and staff make me feel uncomfortable. Check-ins are always the most fustrating for me, from the paperwork I absolutely dread filling out, to being called back too soon before I have time to finish the paperwork. I normally cannot stand first visits anywhere. However the entire staff team as well as Dr. Lauren Smith OD, treated me with great respect, did not rush me while I was filling out my paperwork, and made me feel very welcomed while performing all of the required vision test. Matter of fact I could clearly see that everyone being called in the waitng room were all properly greeted and respected as I watched them being called. Dr. Lauren Smith is such a empathetic Doctor. Dr. Smith took the time to sit down and get to know me, but did not oversaturate me with medical questions like some doctors do which normally heightens my anxiety. The highlight of my visit was that she did not try to sell me prescription eye wear that I did not need "yet" and gave me the option to choose between prescription and over the counter readers. After taking the time to thoughly explain and listen to me, she made sure to ask me if I had any questions concerning my visit. She did not over explain anything, Dr. Lauren Smith, OD was very easy to communicate with and empathetic to my situation. Dr. Smith's empathy and quality of care is one of a kind, If your looking for a eye Doctor to be highly knowledable but equally friendly and empathetic to your individual care then Dr.Smith is most likely the doctor you might want to concider. In my opinion Dr. Smith is a rare gem. I look forward to my next visit with Dr. Smith. Dr. Smith did an excellent job picking out the team that operates well together and provided me with the very best in customer care and service. Keep up the great work! read more