First time here. Every one here is great ! Mayra Whitney and Dr Matthews were all so welcoming ! Glad I found my eye care family in San Diego. Got an eye exam and new glasses. Excited my eyes won't be blurry any more! Thanks so much friends :) highly recommend for eye care needs. read more

Midway Optometry - Optometrists Near Me - San Diego, California

Definitely love going to the eye doctor now. Everyone at Midway Optometry is friendly and professional and knowledgeable. I've been able to schedule convenient appointments and they're always on time. Clean and bright office space and great location with plenty of parking. The doctor is patient and will explain everything he's doing and answer any questions you have. I would recommend Midway Optometry to all of my friends and family. read more

I am so happy I found Midway Optometry. I was able to get an appointment the day after I called. Upon arrival I was greeted by Shelby who took my temperature and gave me sanitizer at the door. The office is very clean, seating is 6 feet apart to ensure social distancing, and most of all Midway Optometry offers a great selection of glasses. Check-in was smooth and paperless done via an IPad. During my exam Shelby thoroughly explained every machine and made me feel very comfortable through out. The equipment used is very modern I had never had an eye exam like I had at Midway Optometry. I've been to other optometry's where there is an eye air puff test that blows air into eyes to check pressure here there was none of that. I am amazed by how much has changed I also did not have to get my eyes dilated like I have had at other places. The machinery used here is top of the line. Shelby was awesome and explained every procedure you can tell the passion she has for helping others. Next, I saw Dr. Matthews. He is very professional and awesome guy! We connected over going to the same college, Go Bears! And both speaking Spanish. Dr. Matthews thoroughly explained the health of my eyes and addressed my concerns. I learned about retinol holes and learned so much about proper eye care. Finally, I met with Mayra who helped me choose new glasses. She suggested different styles and overall helped me find the right pair of frames. Mayra also ordered my contacts and helped me save big!! She gave me a rebate form for $200 off my contact lenses! How awesome! She is very friendly and professional and truly cares about making sure clients feel satisfied. It feels like family walking into Midway Optometry. I can't stress enough how amazing Dr. Matthews and his staff are. If you are looking for a new optometrist look no further. read more

A great local business. Everyone is very friendly and customer service is the best it could be. I brought both my daughters here and they actually had fun while we picked out a new pair of glasses for my youngest. This is our new go to for the family. Thanks guys! read more

I just called this optometrist and as the front office lady was talking to me all I could hear was a loud woman's voice talking to someone as if she was on the phone with me! I mentioned my insurance to the lady and tried to carry on a new patient scheduling of eye exam but first I had several questions. I have a Medicare advantage plan and I just had MediCal added to my coverage. I gave the lady my information and she told me I probably wouldn't be able to hear her read back my insurance information. I about fell off my chair to think that I wasn't important enough (due to the secondary ins or just because they don't care about me and being a new patient). I felt completely and utterly insulted. Whomever the lady was that was talking to a patient and overriding my call must not care about me either because nothing was done to remedy the situation. Maybe they have a very small office and receptionist and clinicians have to share space or something?? I gave my last name and insurance info to this office. The receptionist was already saying goodbye to me like she would rather lose a new patient and thats that. I feel she should have asked if she could call me back! Maybe she should just not answer office phone until it was more appropriate to talk. HIPPA policy made me hang up. I didn't want to hear a patients information if it were like that! If this was a fluke incident then they can call me back and try it again but I feel that will never happen. In closing, just saying: I have worked in the healthcare industry for years before I became disabled. I know that this slap in the face should have never happened in ANY scenario, especially the medical profession. read more

My first time visiting with the team this week at Midway Optometry was wonderful. The front office welcomed me warmly and I felt at ease right away. The exam is very thorough and comprehensive. I took tests that I have never had done before. Dawn was very patient at giving me explanations of what each test was as I was just fascinated by some of them. Dr. Matthews really took the time to help me and to give me thorough explanations of each of the test results. I was very comfortable and was able to have a good chat about my eye health and my overall health in general. After my exam, I asked Dawn & Hana for help in selecting new frames. They were so sweet and gave me some great recommendations. I have already been giving them glowing, if unsolicited, reviews when speaking about my recent eye exam. I would highly recommend Midway Optometry if you're looking for a new optometrist. read more

Best optometry office in San Diego. Dr. Matthews was amazing and answered all questions with thorough explanations. Whitnie and Mayra provided friendly and excellent services. read more

Hands down the best place for anything Optometry related in San Diego. When I walked in I was greeted with a very pleasant staff. They were very attentive and truly cared for every patient that walked through the door. During my eye exam Miss Shelby explained what every machine did, making the patient be a part of the experience much more comfortable. Dr. Matthews is a great man with a desire to make sure every patient is taken care of. He is someone that I would recommend to go to no matter if you lived in Oceanside or Imperial Beach. Thank you so much to everyone that works at this establishment! read more

Dr. Michael is amazing!!! He's very knowledgeable and very friendly. The staff is also amazing and very friendly as well. Dr. Michael and his team make you feel comfortable and not rushed when you're in the office. Will definitely be recommending to others! read more

Awesome! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Dr. Matthews was great, he helps you understand what's going on with your eyes and ways to prevent future problems. Learned a lot in my short visit. Highly recommend! read more

Had a wonderful appt with Dr Mathews! The Dr and staff were all very kind, helpful, and informative. Definitely recommend this office.

Dr. Michael Matthews is such a great Optometrist!! His staff is so friendly!! I always feel very welcomed walking in there! This is barely my second visit, and I already feel so comfortable! He explains everything very thoroughly before even doing anything. And right away explains what to expect! :) I'm so glad I finally found a great Optometry center! read more

I am so happy I chose Midway Optometry, the two ladies in the front office are very welcoming, helpful, & accommodating. They don't make you feel rushed while choosing glasses & they both gave honest opinions on frames when needed! As for Dr. Matthews...wow! He is wonderful & very informative! Of all the years I've been wearing glasses/contacts & seeing an optometrist, I never experienced a Doctor like Dr. Matthews. He shows you all your examination results & lets you take pictures of the pictures they take of your eyes (which is pretty cool). He also took his time explaining everything about my eyes to me & gave helpful tips. I HIGHLY recommend Midway Optometry! You'll leave the office happy & full of knowledge about your eyes! read more

I had a great experience at midway optometry - they were able to squeeze me in on short notice and did an awesome job! Everyone was so nice, especially Stephanie at the front desk. I would recommend Midway to anyone. read more

Great experience! Was able to get in last minute due to my old facility no longer accepting my insurance. The Dr. was extremely knowledgeable and explained things extremely well! Would recommend to anyone looking to get either contacts or glasses. read more

My mom needed to have an eye exam and her Optometrist had retired. I needed to get an exam too, as it had been 3 years since my last one. I told her she should come see mine, as Dr. Prince was always fantastic with me! Sadly, I had heard she sold the practice after a family emergency. However, I made the appointments with the new Doc and WOW! Dr. Matthews was SOOOOO nice! He did a VERY thorough and HONEST eye exam on both me and my Mom. I would highly recommend coming to see Dr. Matthews! He knows his craft well and he's definitely a people person which goes a LONG way in the service industry. Prices are very reasonable and the glasses selections are from classic to modern and hip!Check them out, seriously! read more

Dr. Prince is an excellent optometrist and very professional. She has a very soothing voice and was the first optometrist to not prescribe me glasses that gave me a headache when I first started to wear them. She actually listened to me and gave me glasses that made me see the clearest I've ever seen my whole life. Very excellent optometrist with great people skills. Highly recommended. The location is a little hard to find as it is literally on top of a book store and you get in by entering the book store and then taking the stairs up. read more

What a pleasant experience! Not only did Midway Optometry explain what they were doing from step to step when I asked, they did so in a warm and professional manner. I greatly appreciated it! When it came to selecting lenses, Dawn also took the time to determine the most cost-effective path. YAY!! read more

I had such a great experience with Midway Optometry. Went there for my yearly Eye Exam, and it was clear that the entire staff has a passion for what they do. Dr. Matthews is full of knowledge, wonderfully friendly and very thorough. I've worn contacts and glasses for years, but my previous optometrist hadn't gone in that much detail about why my eyesight may be getting worse over time. I really appreciated the time he spent with me to get my prescription just right. The rest of the staff is great as well -- I mainly spoke with Shelby and Mayra, and they were both friendly and professional throughout the process of scheduling, conducting initial eye tests, navigating insurance and picking out a new set of glasses. I'm recommending these folks to anyone and everyone seeking spectacular eye care! read more

From out of town and had my OVVO glasses come apart and found Midway as a dealer on the OVVO site. Called and Scott said bring them in. He fixed the broken pair and added new nose pads to my backup pair. Not a small task. Took about 20 minutes. No charge! All of the staff here are very pleasant and accommodating. Highly recommend. read more

I've been going to see Dr. Deborah Prince for a few years now and she is a very friendly and helpful eye doctor. She patiently answers your questions and gives very good advice. I went to see her to determine if I can get Lasik. As someone who got it done herself, she was very helpful in describing the procedure and recommending eye surgeons. The location is great if you live or work in the Point Loma area, as it's right above the bookstore on Rosecrans st. It's no longer on Midway drive, as Yelp has it. The only bad thing I could say is that the staff can be a little slow to schedule. But this gets made up by actually being able to be seen by the doctor at your appointment time. I've never had to wait longer than 5 minutes. read more

The kind staff at Midway Optometry replaced the broken nose pieces in my husband's glasses even though we were visitors to town and not their clients yet. We travel frequently to San Diego so when I need an optometrist here in town, I will definitely go to them. The front area is clean and bright and they have a large selection of eye glass frames. The staff are cheerful and very helpful. The location in Point Loma is very easy for us to get to and there is free parking in the lot at the office. read more

Excellent service! Very knowledgeable! State of the art equipment! Highly recommend! Thank you!

All the workers are extremely nice and answered my questions fully. They have so many different options for glasses ranging in all prices. I haven't had an eye exam for almost 8 years and I'm so glad I chose this place to go. They have newer equipment that doesn't blow in your eye and doesn't dilate your eyes making the exam easy yet thorough. Doctor Matter was very nice and informative. I learned so much more about my eyes and eyes in general and he took down my concerns and said we will keep an eye (get it) on it. read more

I was referred to Dr. Matthews by a friend and am so glad I came! Dr. Matthews and his staff are extremely friendly and take the time to get to know you. You feel more like a friend, rather than a patient and it's really warm and inviting. I would definitely recommend Midway Optometry (already have!) and will be coming back for my own eyes year after year. read more

Just wanted to say what a wonderful experience I had here. I unfortunately broke my glasses and was wondering around with an older pair with the wrong prescription. On my way over to the book store I decided to pop in and ask a few questions. My insurance changed and my typical eye doctor was no longer in network,but the midway optometrist was in network with VSP. Man am I beyond glad that my change in insurance made me search out a new eye doctor . From the moment I walked in I was greeted promptly and professionally. The office smelled clean, the glasses display had a variety of frames that were up to date style wise . Both of the ladies at the front desk were cheerful and informed about my insurance and what would be available to me ( copays, specials on frames and rebates for contacts) they were able to set me up with an appointment the next day. I came in the following day and was greeted with the same welcoming demeanor. The young lady who did my retinal scan was really thorough and explained what each machine was doing. When I met Dr. Mathews he was absolutely amazing. Seriously warm and inviting and non judgmental that my eye exam was overdue...instead he kindly reminded me of the importance of staying on top of it even allowing me to take a photo of the image of the back of my eye / optic nerve. This was important because I will be moving internationally and the image could help my next eye doctor on the state of my optic nerve next year. During my exam we chatted and had such a natural conversation. Dr. Mathews is a people person and good judge on his patients comfort level. The exam was easy ,comfortable and by the end I was given a trial pair of contacts and and the correct prescription for my eyes. Man oh man when I popped my new contacts in i realized just how much my vision had changed. The lense he recommended over mu last lense worked out great. I was on a bit of a time crunch and thet allowed me to come back a few days later to check the fit and performance of my new contacts. I absolutely loved them and once given the clear from Dr. Mathews bought a whole year supply plus 2 extra boxes. They were even kind enough to schedule my lenses to be shipped to their office after overhearing me comment about how I hope that porch pirates didnt steal my box. That was an extra relief in its self to not have to worry about a stolen package of contacts. Super pleased all around and if you have Tricare and or VSP really check this office out. Its located right across from military housing so no excuse if you cant see just walk right across the street I might even swing by for my yearly exam when I come back stateside to visit family. Sorry such a long review,but I think details are helpful in these matters. Thanks again, Jasmine D. read more

Dr. Matthews is the best!! He's so sweet and explained the procedures very well. The front staff is amazing as well!! Highly recommended!!

Had a bad eye injury, and they fit me in right away, gave me some miracle drops, and didn't even charge. Unheard of service in the industry, will definitely be coming back for glasses and exams. read more

I haven't been to the optometrist in over ten years and I knew it was time to go! I randomly chose Midway Optometry after reading great reviews and was NOT disappointed at all. I have never wrote a yelp review in my life but I knew I needed to write one for this optometry and Dr. Matthews and optician Wendy specifically. They made me feel so comfortable and the whole staff was professional. I will recommend this place to my family and friends and will definitely be coming back for future optometry visits!!! read more

Dr. Matthews was great. He took extra time to discuss my vision and had new technology that made the exam much more efficient and enjoyable than vision exams I've had in the past from other doctors. He suggested a new kind of contact lens for me, and when I expressed hesitation since I like my current lens, he politely encouraged me to give the new ones a free try. I'm glad I did because I like the new lenses better! Would highly recommend Dr. Matthews read more

Thank you Dr. Matthews, I have not seen such color for my entire life until yesterday. My new glasses are a miracle. I never knew anything could be done to combat color deficiencies incorrectly known as color blindness. Your attention to detail, great bedside manner and excellent office are the gold standard. Thank you , Dr. Marcus E read more

Been coming here for 2 years now and we really like Dr. Matthews and staff. Very friendly, personable, knowledgeable and informative. They do not make you feel rushed. They really take the time to explain things to you. Nice looking office and clean with great options in glasses and prescription sunglasses. Plenty of parking in the back. read more

With my lifestyle my glasses don't last longer than a year. I got my glasses here in July and already they I've damaged them to the point they were no longer straight and was missing nose pad. I remembered my glasses came with a warranty so I came in to see if I can use it. Once I arrived I was delighted to find that instead of using my warranty they had extensive knowledge on eyeglass repair and even fixed my glasses there and replaced my nose pads for free. Staff and optometrist are very nice and knowledgeable, I highly recommend. read more

Was looking for a new optometrist and found Midway Optometry. Called and they were able to get me in for an annual eye exam for contacts and glasses within a few days. Dr. Matthews was very professional and personable. He was ready to answer questions and he appears to really go out of his way to educate his clients. He even spent time going over all the different testing results and explained all the interesting close up photographs of the inside of my eyes. The office and exam rooms were clean and there was plenty of parking in the lot. Staff were friendly. When picking out glasses, front desk staff were patient and I didn't feel rushed as I have at other places. Prices seemed reasonable as they offer a fairly decent selection of glasses. I would definitely recommend Dr. Matthews read more

I had a great experience here today! Whitnie helped me during the check in and was very nice and patient. Dr. Matthews was very informative through the entire process and helped me learn a lot about my eye prescription. This place is also very clean! Would definitely recommend to everyone I know. read more

Very nice doctor and staff. All are very knowledgeable and friendly. The equipment was all very modern, and you are not rushed through the exam. Definitely come here. read more

Wow! Amazing service and so understanding!! I was in San Diego for the weekend and soon realized I had forgotten my contact lenses at home. One call to Midway and they were able to set me up with a few lenses. Highly recommend coming here - their service was outstanding! read more

Best experience ever! My nephew had an eye emergency while he was visiting San Diego. Shelby got him taken care of lickety split. I can not recommend them enough. Thank you thank you!!!! read more

I bought 2 pairs of lens from this place. The clerk said that they had just changed labs... Anyway, both pairs of lens came back a bit off and were hurting my eyes. This never happened with my old lens from LensCrafters. They admitted one defective pair was due to mistake from an assistant, the other was unexplained. I told them I was not interest in another pair and that I wanted a refund. They said they have a no refund policy...Why am I not surprised! Do yourself a favor and stay clear of this place at all costs. They use cheap labs and incompetent staff.. John S. read more

I recently moved here from Seattle, in the midst of Covid and alternate ways of doing appointments, and I'm so happy to have found Midway Optometry. Dr. Matthews and his assistant Mayra provided me exceptional service, they are friendly and knowledgable, their office is conveniently located and is clean and comfortable! read more