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    Lum Optometry

    4.2 (112 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Eye exams

    Eyewear fitting

    Retinal imaging

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    Free lens cloth with check in! Lol I've had an eye exam here and the people are SSOOOO NICE!!!!!! Didn't end up getting frames with the lens cause my crappy insurance didn't cover it. But I'll be back here for my annual eye exam. Thanks again!

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    5 months ago

    Efficient and great eye care, always well taken care of here! Dr. Lum is very knowledgeable!

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    9 months ago

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    11 months ago

    Been coming for 20+ years. Super friendly staff and the collection of glasses is also very nice.

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    Thank you Miguel and enjoy using your lens cleaning cloth.

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    Thank you Yu for your review.

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    1 year ago

    Dr. Lum is very efficient and the office runs like clockwork. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and patient.

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    Thank you Julia for taking the time to leave us a review.

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    1 year ago

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    Thank you so much Jeff for your review. We enjoyed working with you.

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    Hi Denise- We appreciate your kind review. Thank you!

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    Thank you Ems for your review. We appreciate it.

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    2 years ago

    Dr. Lum really knows how to keep your eyes working in tiptop shape. His hours are convenient and the staff is friendly and attentive.

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    Thank you for your kind review.

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    2 years ago

    Aurevic is the best she is very helpful and got my glasses quick she is very cool and funny

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    Hi Aurelle- Thank you for your review. Aurevic is awesome!

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    Thank you for taking the time in reviewing our clinic and our team.

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    2 years ago

    They've always been very helpful and courteous whenever I've stopped by for my annual checkup or stop in for an adjustment to my glasses.

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Great service and wonderful staff! Dr Lum has been taking care of my family for years and we appreciate his service!

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    Thank you so much Alpha for your trust in our clinic.

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    2 years ago

    Awesome doctor and staff and very nice selection of shades! Also accepts insurance and hsa options as well.

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    Found this gem on YELP! Went in for a comprehensive visit yesterday for my little one who was…read morehaving trouble seeing the board at school. The Doctor was so sweet, patient and thoroughly examined my little one's eyes. I was impressed with her skills and attention to detail. The office was super clean and modern. Parking was easy and free which is always nice. My daughter left picking up the cutest little Ray bands for her first pair of prescription glasses. Will be ready for pick up in about 10 days, so my girlie will have new clearer vision soon. Staff was also super helpful and courteous during our appointment. Highly recommend checking them out.

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    Been going here for years. Quality care, great customer service, clean facility. Highly recommend.read more

    I've been here for three visits at this SSF location--their new building since they left next to…read moreKFC , but they're now next to Starbird--(fried chicken is the constant :-). It's not a deal breaker but parking sucks here. They have a dedicated garage but it's a pain in the ass and awkward to get in and out, a cavernous ridiculous poorly designed space. Maybe it's me being clumsy. Either way, I hate it. Been going here specifically for appointments with Dr. Christian Chew. We've been doing IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) by [FDA-approved Lumens OptiLight], which is a contraption of epic proportion and I'm guessing hella expensive, which is why only this office has it. Optica's also in Millbrae, but this machine is not there. I've had 100% excellent experiences here: bright, clean snazzy new digs, surprisingly spacious. Lynette and Jenna are at the front desk and assisting elsewhere--they're super friendly, warm, attentive, sweet, and super helpful. By the time I went in for my IPL consult, I'd already had: meibomian gland expression, punctal plugs, hydrating sleep mask, moist heated pads, prescription eye drops Miebo and Cequa + a host of other drops and gels. My bathroom counter looks like a damn pharmacy. My LAL cataract surgery put me over the edge with my dry eye, to the point I could no longer manage with my plethora of eye drops. Ask me if all this worked? NOT! Using eye drops a dozen times daily, I was freaking out--my stupid dry eye was seriously interfering with my daily functioning, e.g. my clients were asking me why my eyes were watering and/or if I was crying! Not a good look for a psychotherapist lol :-) I tried to get IPL a few years ago but was told that because I have olive skin, tan easily and never burn, I wasn't a good candidate (they didn't want to risk scarring or whatever). But here we are today, and years later, Dr. Chew has reached a level of experience with the OptiLight, such that he's finessed with technique. Operating it is not merely technical, it's a practiced art. I initially went in for an impromptu same day consult (thanks to Dr. Florendo who expedited it). I went in for a consult and was not supposed to get the treatment on that visit, but I was desperate and determined: I begged, coaxed, cajoled ... groveled, e.g. entreating "please, pleeez," for Dr. Chew to give me a tx. same day (I didn't want to go home without an intervention) ... he must've taken pity, because drum roll ... he did! He assessed no contraindications and was confident enough to know I was a decent candidate and likely would not have untoward side-effects from the treatment ... yesss! I've never looked back because my success is unmatched! I know this is hyperbole, all cases are different/unique, blah blah and I'm melodramatic but I'm so stoked about how much easier it is to get through the day, e.g. now I put only 4 or 5 different drops 2 to 3x daily and I barely tear up. WTH? I call this dumbfounding serious success! Dr. Chew is an absolute rock star, his facility and expertise with that beast of a machine on display every single time we do a treatment. My triumph is that this IPL works! Hallelujah! Did I mention I was initially apprehensive? Not sure who the doctor was, whether we'd have a seamless interaction (I can be a prickly, picky patient) ... I need not have worried because Dr. Chew is fire. I so appreciate him, for not only his expertise and knowledge, but for his demeanor: he's chill and relaxed, conversational, personable and approachable with a sense of humility. I can work with his down to earth and unprepossessing style. I cannot work with doctors who are old school officious or pompous with airs. I got no time for ego--eff it--I'm too old for that, I'm done. You know those doctors who think they know your body and symptoms better than you? That's the opposite of Dr. Chew, who's open enough to actively listens and doesn't assume. The total cost (it's out of pocket cuz greedy ass insurance demons don't cover it) of the four IPL txs. is very reasonable. After the initial four txs., every so often, depending on recurrence of symptoms, there's a tune up. Sign me up. Whatever it takes. Thank-god for this technology. It's worth every single penny!

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    4.6(98 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    I've been wearing glasses for nearly 8 years now and while I've always had frames that worked I had…read morenever truly loved the practice(s) I had tried out... until Ideal Eyes. This female-ran business really has it all--the staff is kind and knowledgeable, the place is clean and well decorated, and Dr. Surh is a master of her craft. Not only was she able to quickly get my prescription updated (and answer any and all questions about my eye health), she was equally great at helping me ease my way into contact lenses. Past optometrists have been reluctant to get me onto contacts because of my astigmatism, but Dr. Surh was flexible and gave me plenty of options (with follow-ups) until I found the perfect lenses. Overall, a great and painless place to keep your eye health in check. And while I haven't purchased frames from them directly I can attest to their wide and stylish selection. So happy to have found this gem!

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