Front desk is the worst! More than 2x now they have scheduled follow up appointments - I put the…read moreappointment in my phone, and then they unilaterally change the date.

In case you can't have an appointment withDr. Joanne, rest assured her husband Tem is excellent…read morealso, thorough, helpful, had good ideas for alternatives to an eye issue. The entire staff is professional, also handy parking is in the back. Recommended highly.

Friendly helpful staff and knowledgeable optometrist. Good selection of glasses and easy to make an…read moreappointment. Miss Dr Burke, as he was our doctor for years, but still very happy to come here.

I have been coming here for a few years and have seen Dr. Burke (before he retired), Dr. Yoo and…read moreDr.Lee. The front staff is friendly and helpful, and it's easy to get an appointment. The reason for the four stars instead of five is that I was asked several times (by the staff and doctor) if I wanted glasses as well as contacts. I get an annual exam mainly due to needing more contact lens. I wear only one (mono vision) and have had the same RX for several years. It felt like they were just trying to sell me glasses, when I was very clear I didn't want them. I also don't know why I'm charged for a "contact fitting exam" (~$130 + my "regular eye exam") when I wear the same contact year after year. Luckily, I have VSP and it covers this, but it seems unnecessary to do this unless I'm having problems with my contacts. They did give me samples of my contact lenses since I was leaving on vacation and was running out.

I had such a wonderful experience when going for a random eye exam. The lovely staff made sure I…read moreknew what I was going in for, and guided me through the entire process. Of course getting an eye exam is going to be uncomfortable in some moments but they made sure to explain what each machine was doing and what tests to expect. Thank you to the team for your last minute accommodation and amazing care!

Terrible experience. 2 pairs of glasses neither usable. At a very high cost to me. I advise…read moreanyone to seek out another optometrist.

Unfortunately, repeated interactions with the front desk have been consistently unfriendly and at…read moretimes rude, which ultimately led me to change providers. I would recommend Dr. Burris, but be aware that the front desk experience has been a significant challenge.

I saw Dr. Natalia Santizo after struggling for months to update a complicated monovision gas…read morepermeable contact lens prescription. Two previous optometrists had left me frustrated with inadequate lenses and/or extremely costly bills. Dr. Santizo was incredibly professional, patient, and competent, determined to get it right. I have never had such a thorough exam or detailed explanation of my eye health and vision challenges. I am incredibly impressed and would highly recommend her!

My glasses are several years old; I've had cataract surgery on both eyes; and, although I was not…read morehaving problems, I thought it was time to get my prescription re-checked. I was treated courteously and professionally by the front desk staff, who ran me through a battery of tests. My optometrist was Dr Sandra Chou. Wow. Smart as a whip. Brimming over with energy. Charming. She answered all my questions graciously and intelligently. I'm interested in science and health, and she took all my inquiries seriously answered them comprehensively. She took the time to thoroughly explain the thinking behind her recommendations. As long as I live in Santa Barbara, Sandra Chou will be my go-to for eye work. I have two complaints about the office. They had nothing to do with the personnel. (1) The questionnaire they distribute is incredibly intrusive, asking numerous questions that have nothing to do with eye care. I care a lot about personal privacy, and if the questionnaire had been on the web, I would have gone elsewhere. (2) There is not much space total, and the "waiting room" basically consists of just loitering outside the front door. But they didn't keep me waiting long, and the exam was worth it. Dr. Chou is a huge asset.

They run a scam operation here lol. They bill the state as much as they can, even for services you…read moredon't use, and they hope you don't ask for an itemized receipt! They charged me a bunch of bogus BS fees, and lied to me throughout the process. Feels so shady and unfortunate that this happens right in Costco. Go elsewhere, you'll regret going here.

My wife's eyeglasses broke while visiting Santa Barbara. We walked in to have them do a quick…read morerepair. These guys are great!! Ricky and Daniel are the best! 5-star customer service. Probably 6-star. Thanks guys!!

Purchased a pair of glasses and a pair of sunglasses on Saturday. I called them Sunday and asked if…read moreI could come in on Tuesday to get them refitted. They were very nice and my glasses were fixed quickly. They have a buy one get one offer and also give an eye exam free if you purchase the glasses there. I highly recommend! Stephanie Cummings

My husband and I went in 30-45 minutes before closing to get our glasses. They had great selections…read moreand they were patient while we were choosing. They were also knowledgeable about the different type of features we could purchase for our glasses, I appreciated how truthful they were and since my prescription is not that high, the clerk wasn't trying to upsell me to choose every single add-on. My husband's glasses took the estimated 2 weeks, however my glasses took 4 weeks, when we came in to pick up my husband's glasses we asked for an update and they said that the storm was delaying my glasses. When I finally got to pick up my glasses, the staff were kind to help me tighten the frames and even said that if they loosen over time that I could come back. Would recommend this place.

After a visit to the optometrist my first visit and eye exam in 12 years, I was told I needed…read moreglasses (astigmatism, myopia) for driving. The main reason I went for the eye exam is because my vision had been getting more and more blurry, particularly noticeable while driving pre-dawn and after sunset. It's not fun hearing you need glasses (first timer, here) and just thinking about going anywhere to drop off my prescription and having to pick out frames had me unnerved. My housemate suggested Goleta Valley Optical, and then said, "They have a place right across from Trader Joe's on De La Vina." Super convenient location for me, so that was the first major plus. Easily found parking on the street (didn't know they have parking in back) and when I walked into the business, I was pleasantly surprised at how beautifully lit, clean and open the place was. Lucky me (another big plus), I was waited on by one of the owners. A family business, and local, as it turns out. Another nice thing to discover. "Jacob" was tremendously patient with me, answering all of my questions. We had a most engaging back and forth, talking about our hometown of Santa Barbara. What a lovely person he is. No wonder business is thriving. (They also have a location at Turnpike and Hollister, I found out.) Jacob helped me find just the right frames, too. Everything he said and did made me feel much less stressed about my eyes and having to get glasses. I came here to write this review because I think more people should know about GV Optical and how well one is treated. It seems a rare thing, of late, to find such terrific and friendly service. Thank you, Jacob. I much appreciate your professionalism and awesome help.

By far the most enjoyable experience I've ever had at an optometrist. The staff and doctor made…read moreeverything from scheduling to picking up glasses a super enjoyable experience. The office is very clean and the doctor went above and beyond by recommending supplements that would support eye health and possibly reduce migraines. They delivered pleasant, convenient, and high-quality care, I'm glad they're here in Goleta.

Well, went in for a much needed eye exam. I was able to book probably the last available slot in…read morethe day. As soon as I got there the girl had the questionnaire ready to be filled up. Which I did. And right away I was walked into exam room. The optometrist started the exam and asked some questions, since I hadn't had an exam since I had my lasik surgery years ago, he suggested to get the extra check ups, eye pressure... but he didn't push he just suggested and I did decide to do it. Great customer service, knowledgeable. We tried different contact lenses until the third pair was tried, and that was the best one. Very patient and not rushing the exam, answered questions I had. And he gave me prescriptions for both eyeglasses and contacts, without me having to ask or him pushing me to buy glasses there. Will definitely use this as my future exam place!!