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    Midtown Optometry - Stockton

    4.7 (351 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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    Services - Midtown Optometry - Stockton

    Eye exams

    Eyewear fitting

    Laser vision correction

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    New computer glasses... still rocking the 20/20 Vision thank you doctor!
    Brandon B.

    New computer glasses... still rocking the 20/20 Vision thank you doctor! The best in the 209. From start to finish this is one of the best appointments I've had. I was greeted filled out a quick form on my phone less than a minute within 10 minutes I was with the doctor getting my prescription. Much appreciated for everything 5 stars

    Star Wars Exam Room

    This was a great experience. I walked in and staff checked my glasses to get my prescription. Before returning them to me she cleaned them! Ray was super friendly and clearly explained the initial part of the exam. One of the exam rooms is Star Wars themed. It's a friendly and welcoming environment. I highly recommend!

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    Note to readers: I'm not usually one to leave negative reviews -- I believe everyone should be given a chance -- but given my experience, I felt this was necessary. I have been a patient at this office for OVER 15 YEARS, but after my recent experience, I will happily NOT be returning. _________________________________________________________________________ Scheduling Issues & Lack of Communication I scheduled appointments for myself and four family members, and the staff originally agreed to accommodate us after I explained our scheduling challenges. We completed all intake forms ahead of time. The confirmation emails showed our appointments spread out across the afternoon, which allowed us to balance coverage for our businesses. [See attached images for receipts & proof of this.] However, when I arrived for my appointment, I was told our times had been condensed into just two slots -- something I was never notified about. I received no email, no text, no phone call informing me of this change, despite having multiple conversations with staff in the days leading up to the appointment. _________________________________________________________________________ Blame Placed on the Patient When I questioned this, the receptionist and office manager not only gave me inconsistent explanations but also tried to place the blame on me for "miscommunication." I showed them the email confirmations proving our original appointment times, yet they continued to insist it was my fault. To make matters worse, they told me we would be charged $50 per person ($250 total) for missed appointments -- appointments that were never properly communicated as changed in the first place. _________________________________________________________________________ Rude and Unprofessional Staff The receptionist I checked in with was rude from the start, barely letting me explain the situation. She even admitted, "I don't know what happened or what was said," yet still cut me off as I tried to clarify. At one point, staff told me they weren't familiar with their own website or appointment platform -- concerning, since that's one of their primary job duties. I had to walk them through their own website to show how appointment slots are structured. Their platform clearly lists 20-minute increments for exams, yet I was suddenly told that appointments were actually an hour long per patient. None of this was stated on their website, creating even more confusion. When I explained that my family and I own several businesses and that this mismanagement caused us major scheduling difficulties, their response was: "Well, you know, we're a small business too, so it's hard enough for us to deal with situations like this." That comment was unprofessional and dismissive -- especially considering this entire issue stemmed from their lack of communication, not ours. _________________________________________________________________________ Refusal to Speak with the Doctor / Staff Reaction When I asked if I could speak directly with the doctor, I was told no. I even said I would simply wait until I saw him in the exam room to discuss it, but they still said no -- without even consulting him. Even more telling: the staff adamantly and very clearly stated five separate times that I would be charged for all appointments, even though they had been mismanaged and hadn't actually occurred. It was only when my father mentioned that we would leave a Yelp review that they suddenly allowed the cancellation of our appointments and dismissed us as patients -- clearly because they knew they were in the wrong, yet they still refused to admit it. This shows that the staff are more concerned with avoiding a bad Yelp review than actually treating their patients with fairness, respect, or professionalism. After over 40 minutes of back-and-forth, this was how the office "resolved" the situation. _________________________________________________________________________ Final Takeaway Don't let the good reviews fool you. While Dr. Lee may have been professional in the past, he did not address us at all during this issue, and his front office staff and office manager were incredibly rude and dismissive. The lack of transparency, accountability, and professionalism here is unacceptable. A simple notification about the schedule change could have prevented all of this. Patients deserve CLEAR communication, honesty, and respect -- but this office failed on all three. No matter how long you've been a patient, their LACK of professionalism, accountability, and transparency can make you feel like you don't matter. I also believe no patient should be punished with fees when it was the office's mistake to begin with. If you VALUE being treated with respect and straightforward communication, I STRONGLY recommend looking elsewhere! :)

    Ariane M.

    I was in search of a new optometry office and I'm so glad I came across this place on Yelp. It is ran by husband and wife and is very family oriented. I made an appt for myself and my daughters. Checking in was smooth and the wait was not long. All the employees are very nice, helpful, and professional. Not a rude person in sight, I also love the music they play in the office. We were all seen by Dr. Derron Lee, such a nice guy! My girls and I love the decor in his exam room too, Super Nintendo and Marvel! He made us feel at ease and also love the animation he played for me to give me a visual of what may be happening with my eyes. They also have an arcade room! How cool is that?! If you're in search for a new optometry office, look no further. This is it! My girls and I loved our experience and will definitely be returning patients.

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    The staff and Dr. Lee are incredible! They are all so welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend this place.

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    Dr. Lee and all other staff were extremely welcoming and nice! definitely will be returning and recommending family and friends.

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    7 months ago

    Everything is going well and new glasses are very good. Thanks I got my new glasses .

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    All ways great service. Didn't realize how bad my vision was getting. My eyes feel great and I can see clearly. Thanks Dr Lee!

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    Jocelyn is a joy!!!! I come in just to see her!!!! Great glasses are just an added bonus!

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    Great Staff and Dr Lee is Awesome. Would totally recommend to everyone I know to come here.

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    Ask the Community - Midtown Optometry - Stockton

    Do you accept VSP and is there a copayment?

    Yes. Feel free to call the office for copayment

    How much do they charge for an eye exam need glasses and contacts ? Also do they expect medical?

    Our comprehensive eye exams including digital retinal health scans has a fee of $148; which is a 20% discount (Usual Customary fee is $185). If you don't have any insurance or out-of-network you qualify for 20% off all services and products… 

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    Review Highlights - Midtown Optometry - Stockton

    Lee and all other staff were extremely welcoming and nice!

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    Brookside Optometric Group - A  Frame Option I liked

    Brookside Optometric Group

    4.2(280 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I've been in and out of this place due to insurance purposes but lately I've been paying out of…read morepocket. So I came back. I've always liked this place more compared to the other optometrists I've gone to.

    My review is in reference to the optical sales department. I've been a loyal patient and customer…read morehere for over ten years and have watched Brookside continuously go downhill as it appears they are trying to cut operating costs. My family of three all wear glasses and we've all had trouble getting our glasses in a timely manner. Three times now our lenses have come back with quality issues. Currently, it seems they're shipping out to a lab in Texas, causing around three weeks turn around. We've also had issues with the lenses' quality being subpar now (cracks not caused by us dropping/damaging, sunglasses lenses being too light), and the repairs also take another three weeks to fix. A handful of times we weren't notified that glasses were ready for pick up, despite us calling in for updates. They rely on a text system to alert us, but we haven't always gotten an alert to our phone numbers on file. Additionally, frame brand options keep dwindling. Brookside no longer carries the variety we originally came here for. Furthermore, it's frustrating to call and get to talk to an AI assistant robot. If I wanted big box instead of a Stockton business, I'd not be shopping here. You try and talk to someone, but their hands seem tied to their business model. Unfortunately, it is time to take our family's needs elsewhere.

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    Frame Options, many more options on several walls.

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    A Frame Option I liked

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    Valley-Optometry

    Valley-Optometry

    3.6(43 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I have been a patient of Dr Nguyen for 20 years +. I started with him at Costco; migrated to his…read morepractice in Manteca; his first location in Stockton and now his current location. He has very high standards for his practice; how it's run and for the most part-his employees. I've personally seen them come, go, and be terminated if they're not meeting the minimum standards required. While a majority of his staff is very professional and knowledgeable as well as supportive of the doctor's mission and vision, there is an overall average of 1 percent of the employees who are striving to learn the doctor's commitment to providing the optimal in patient care and satisfaction. But I am confident that those select ones will grow over time and understand the cost of being in business for patients and how it ties in to being the face of the company versus a stick in the spokes of the wheel. All but one employee has the "it factor" and that's superb! Susanna is also a great leader and example for others. I've know her since she started working there and she's always been a great person and has awesome customer service. Overall, the team is a very well oiled machine that is capable and caring. The doctor is very caring and cautious when it comes to precision, customer experience, ethics and integrity. Anyone (patient) who thinks differently solely based on availability and selfishness, not giving consideration that doctors and staff alike need time to level up and recover, they're the ones who need to take a look at themselves, and not the staff. The staff and doctor are superb. This review is coming from a picky and b!+[hy, 20-year patient who loves specialty and personal care (ask him).

    I have been a patient at Valley Optometry for years, and it is undoubtedly one of the top eye care…read moreclinics. I highly recommend it.

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    Valley Optometric Group

    Valley Optometric Group

    4.3(104 reviews)
    28.5 mi
    $$
    Established in 1992
    Speaks Spanish

    They do their job well, but there is a slight element of not being glad that you are coming to…read moretheir office rather than someone else's. Reception could be just a bit warmer, although it is done well according to what the job requires.

    I had a very negative experience with valley optometric. They advertised contacts online at a…read moresignificant discount to me. I purchased these contacts and picked them up upon delivery. The next day I received a call and was told it was a mistake on their part and I needed to give the contacts back. I was disappointed and felt it was not my fault that this mistake happened so I went in to speak to the manager Lillian. She explained it was one of her employee's mistake and was asking for me to give the contacts back. I asked them to please, if I give the contacts back to hang on to them for me so I can purchase them directly from you due to the inconvenience of this mix-up. At this point she threatened to kick me out of the practice if I did not give back the contacts. I told them I had a receipt and proof of the discount offer and had no obligation to give them back but as a courtesy I would give them back to them if they would accommodate me by hanging on to them and selling them to me at the price that was correct not the erroneous one caused by their employees mistake. Lillian angrily said she would see what she could do and proceeded to get me kicked out of the practice because I would not respond to her threats so she carried through on her threat to kick me out of the practice. I was given false advertisement and tricked into this problem by their mistake. When I asked for an accommodation and agreed to pay the amount they wanted that was not enough for them. I would not recommend them to anyone. They have signs all over saying that they will adjust your glasses at your own risk. This means if they break your glasses in attempting to adjust them you are financially responsible. Apparently though if they make a mistake and they are responsible for something they will put all the blame on the customer Make threats and carry through on these threats if they don't get exactly what they want.

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    Central Valley Eye Medical Group - I won a prize at my doc's office today! Plus I'm still 20/20 Vision. Win Win!

    Central Valley Eye Medical Group

    3.6(56 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Jennifer & Alyssa were funny and welcoming. Jennifer checked me in and hooked me up when I came in…read moretoday! It was a raffle day and I won and her energy is just hella funny and contagious. Love to see people who actually enjoy their job and their patients! Never have an issue when I come here. I always receive the utmost care.

    Review 0/0 I called a few weeks ago to schedule an…read moreappointment for my husband at the Stockton clinic. His appointment was at 9:00 AM, and he arrived at 9:19 AM due to unexpected traffic delays. Despite arriving and attempting to communicate, your staff marked him as a "no-show." What is especially concerning is that he tried calling the clinic while on the way, but the phone system was not functioning on the weekend, leaving him with no way to notify anyone of the delay. This reflects very poor customer service and an unacceptable patient experience. A 19-minute delay due to traffic should not automatically result in a patient being treated as a no-show, particularly when there was an effort made to contact the clinic. We expect better communication, flexibility, and professionalism from your office. I would like this matter reviewed by management, including your weekend phone accessibility and no-show policies, because this experience was handled unfairly and unprofessionally.

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    Central Valley Eye Medical Group - Random raffle today and my docs office, and guess who won a prize!

    Random raffle today and my docs office, and guess who won a prize!

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    Midtown Optometry - Stockton - optometrists - Updated August 2026

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