Old Focals Optical

(155 reviews)

2.5 mi

I've been visiting Dr. Vipapan for over a decade now. He's a fantastic optometrist who genuinely…read morecares about his patients and takes the time to ensure you receive the best possible care. The office has a modern and welcoming vibe, making every visit a pleasant one. The front desk staff is always nice and friendly, and the opticians (shout out to Laura & Pim) are super professional, especially when it comes to helping patients choose the right style. One of my favorite things is the wide selection of frames they offer. I noticed the office incorporated newer brands and a variety of styles and colors than before. I ended up going with a Silhouette, while my partner picked an Oakley. I highly recommend checking this place out if you need eye care; you won't be disappointed!

This review is not a reflection on the quality of care of Dr. Vipapan (he's great) except for the…read morefact that he hired the rudest optician, Laura. I have been at this practice for ten years but am leaving after having been subject to her rude, dismissive treatment during two recent visits. The poor ladies at the front desk clearly live in terror of this new optician and the vibe is really sad in there, to see how she treats them and how she treats the patients. I decided to follow Mindy, the previous optician, to her new practice Oculus, in South Pasadena. Mindy is the smartest, kindest, most competent optician I've ever seen and I have already called for my first appointment at Oculus, where it was such a breath of fresh air to call and talk to friendly people who clearly enjoy working there.

Sunglasses lover must checkout this corner!

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Total Vision Pasadena

Check the older reviews…read more SHAMEFUL INDIFFERENCE -- Total Vision Pasadena & Management. Dr. Korth is no longer at this office--we truly miss him and his staff. This office accepted RED CROSS FUNDS meant to replace glasses lost in the January 2025 wildfires, yet filled my family's prescriptions incorrectly. They promised to fix the mistake, but it has now been over a year with no resolution. Despite multiple calls and emails to Dr. Goldstone and management, nothing has been done. Extremely disappointing, especially given the circumstances. Proceed with caution.

Best visit I've ever had at Total Vision Pasadena. From check-in to check-out, the entire…read moreexperience was smooth, friendly, and detailed. Dr. Alan Goldberg was fantastic, so thorough, kind, and genuinely helpful. He helped me find new contact lenses that feel way better and my vision is noticeably clearer. Easy scheduling, easy parking, amazing staff and great results. Highly recommend!

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Justin Hu, OD - South Pasadena Eye Care

The entire staff was welcoming and so helpful. The eye exam was incredibly thorough and the doc…read moretook the time to answer all my questions and concerns. Then, when it came to picking out a frame, when of their staff members spent about 30 minutes helping me, making suggestions and walking me through all the options for lenses based on the prescription I received. Top notch service and wonderful staff.

I've been seeing Dr, Justin Hu for nearly 8 years, and every visit has been fantastic. His care is…read moretop-notch and his staff are professional, and a pleasure to work with. I actually drive all the way from San Fernando Valley to Pasadena just for him, it's totally worth it every time. Thank you Dr, Hu and staff.

Great experience here. Got my new pair of contact lenses

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Oculus Optometry

I've been coming here for years and I have nothing but good things to say. Dr.Shirvanian is very…read morekind and patient. She truly cares for her patients and makes sure to address any concerns or questions I have. It's always great catching up with her and love the easy and comfortable visits each year. The front desk girls are also helpful with questions regarding your insurance coverage. They're also very thorough in breaking down my insurance coverage and recommendations. Overall, the experience and care is top tier! Love the many options you have to choose from for glasses as well as the modern feel of the office.

I was calling several optometry offices for a specific Masunaga frame to see if they could order it…read morefor me. Oculus Optometry quoted me $800 for the frame, which was outrageous. The list price, and prices at other authorized dealers in CA was in the mid 600s. When I asked Oculus Optometry why they were so much more expensive, they told me that since they accept vision insurance they jack up the prices to offset any frame allowance insurance provides. However, the other CA optometry offices also take VSP insurance and don't jack up the prices. I feel this office is very shady and trying to take advantage of consumers. I would NEVER give them my business.

Interior of Oculus

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Specstacular Fine Eyewear

Adorable little shop, very quaint and well maintained and designed. Almost like a little library…read moreof glasses. I was in desperate need of getting my sun glasses adjusted because they wouldn't stay on my face for the life of me. They were able to assist me timely and very professionally. Both workers were very kind. I brought in my own pair and they adjusted them for a fair price. Worth every penny! They obviously know what they are doing here. Once I'm in need of some new glasses this will be my first stop!

I had a pair of sunglasses that got badly scratched after accidentally dropping them frontside. I…read morereally liked these aviator sunglasses I got about ten years ago and didn't want to pay full price for a complete replacement and Specstacular Fine Eyewear did a great job on the repair! Overall it was around $50 if I remember correctly. When I walked in and asked for help the service was friendly from the start. They can call and/or text you to notify you when the repair is done and mine was done in about a little over a week (they had to order the new lenses first). Overall I was pleased with the fast repair time. When I got them back they were good as new! Thank you to the staff at Specstacular Fine Eyewear!

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Outside

Brighter Optical

Certified professionals

I'm an aging guy, on a limited budget, who went from decades of scraping by with non-prescription…read morereaders to finally accepting that I needed four pairs of specialized prescription glasses--for reading, for sitting in front of computers for hours on end, and for distance both indoors and outdoors (sunglasses). After resisting wearing glasses for so long, and, let's face it, being a little vain, I wasn't a good candidate for progressives despite the practical and economic considerations. Trying to wrap my head around an expanding universe of frames and lenses in every shape and price range after being so resistant for so long was overwhelming. I'd gone to all the usual suspect shops in Old Town Pasadena, where parking is always a challenge, as is finding a knowledgeable and caring employee working on an hourly wage, without coming close to making a purchase. One day I was driving down Colorado Boulevard, stopped at a light, when I spied Brighter Optical and its spacious, free parking lot. I'd never heard of the shop, but thought why not, I might as well give it a shot. I was warmly greeted by owner Raymond Yu himself. I immediately felt comfortable in his small but well-stocked shop. Then I was immersed in a lengthy consultation with someone who had unlimited patience for my long list of questions, who spoke in soothing tones that put me even more at ease. It was so much better talking to an owner with a lifetime of experience and the ability to negotiate multiple purchases than an hourly employee with no real stake in the outcome. Not only did Raymond know everything there was to know about frames and lenses, he knew how to break it all down into easily digestible concepts that I could grasp even though English is just one of the languages he speaks fluently. Better yet, he filtered all that knowledge into personalized recommendations which rang so true I had no qualms about pulling the trigger on the sale. When the dust settled, Brighter Optical had a customer for life, while I came away with four pairs of flattering glasses for every purpose that exceeded the most fervent hope I had for my budget--and a new friend.

Excellent service and a wonderful selection of frames. The team was knowledgeable, attentive, and…read moremade sure I found glasses that suited me perfectly. A truly pleasant experience from start to finish.

We carry special, quality children's glasses!

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This is her with her new specs!

South Pasadena Optometric Group

4.3

(80 reviews)

0.4 mi

We have been going to South Pasadena Optometric group for the last 2 years and I am truly grateful…read morefor this office. Dr. Tjoe has been kind, descriptive, and educational for the kids. I have felt that the office is efficient and very thorough. They care about the health of my eyes and not going through the motion of yearly exams & whether or not we can pass them. The office is warm and inviting, they have various staff to support your experience, including the glasses technicians. Our kids have enjoyed every appointment and I am confident in how they are treating us. Dr. Tjoe is a wonderful optometrist and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for one! The office is also centrally located and easy to find parking!

Time for an annual check up. I always get a notification via email as well as text when it's time…read more Making appointments are easy and the staff members are always pleasant and friendly to talk with. Everyone is very professional and extremely helpful. Winnie was great performing the pre check tests and Dr. Lee Kim was amazing as usual. Nancy helped out with choosing glasses and had great suggestions. It's always a pleasant visit.

Holiday schedule till the end of 2025

Hours and holidays for the end of 2023

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Holiday Hours for 2024

Warby Parker Pasadena

Solid option for affordable frames. Good for budget shoppers or those looking for a second backup…read morepair. I've been curious about Warby Parker for a few years, but finally decided to try them out. I made my appointment online for the optometrist and found the check in procedure very streamlined when I arrived. They wiped down each piece of equipment after I used it where it made contact with my face, so everything seemed hygienic, though there was some dust through the office (-1 star). The selection of frames was fairly stylish and the associated Athenas was very helpful in finding a good fit. The frames and lenses are budget-friendly (don't expect high end flex titanium or hingeless designs). They provide transitional and other standard lens coatings for a good price. Do note that they do laser mark your lenses, so that might be an issue with some people who think the letter is a smear.

Looking for a new pair of glasses - Warby Parker is known for stylish eyewear so I wanted to take a…read morelook at their selection. The base price is very reasonable compared to my eye doctor, but a lot of the frames have too much of a cat-eye effect which doesn't fit my face so well. I'll check back when they have new arrivals!

I picked two new glasses. Guess which of these that I selected?

Entrance to building

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Eye Care Optometry Of San Gabriel

I've been coming here since 2016 for my regular checkups and contact lenses. Dr. William is…read moreawesome. He and his team always take care of you and make the whole process easy. He does a very thorough exam every time and makes sure everything looks good with your eyes. I also appreciate that he's helped me out with extra contact packs when I've been running low. They take most insurance. I've been using VSP here with no issues. Pricing on contacts is also pretty comparable to other places, which is another reason I keep coming back. Overall a solid and reliable spot. Definitely recommend.

The front desk staff member had a very unfriendly attitude. While I was trying to choose a frame, I…read moreasked if we could get a recommendation from another staff member. She told us that we would need to make an appointment with him, even though he appeared to be available and she didn't make any effort to check. Additionally, while we were still looking at the frames, she took them from the tray and put them away right in front of us. This felt very rude and unprofessional.

I received my glasses sooner than I expected and the quality is amazing. Thank you!

Clean and nice display

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Pasadena Eyecare Optometry

I was able to get a convenient appointment time and was seen promptly…read more The staff and Dr. Grace Wong, were all professional and thorough. They were excellent communicators. I was given recommendations for OTC medication for eye care, which was helpful. Changes in my prescription were explained well and I was given options. As a result felt like I was an active participant in my eye health. I would recommend them to friends and family without reservations.

My entire experience here was absolutely amazing! The staff were excellent and so nice. Doctor took…read morecare of my eyes and I'm so happy with my eyeglasses!

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Calrose Florist & Gifts

My family and I worked with Christina at CalRose Florist for my grandfather's funeral, and every…read morearrangement was absolutely beautiful and thoughtfully created. She listened to exactly what we wanted, offered helpful guidance, and brought every vision to life. The quality and value were exceptional, and everything looked more expensive than what we paid. Thank you for helping us honor my grandfather so beautifully. The flowers were elegant, meaningful, and received so many compliments from family and friends. We are truly grateful!

My husband and I rely on Calrose Florist & Gifts every time we need to order flower arrangements…read more I've gotten to know Christina a bit and she's a lovely woman. I stopped by a few weeks in advance to order for Mother's Day. I asked for a vase, $100 budget, with red roses and lilies. She suggested to add red carnations and baby breath. I trusted her completely with the vision. I stopped by this morning to pick it up and it's so pretty. It's huge and the flowers are fresh and cold, kept in the fridge. There's pretty ribbons on the vase, which added that extra touch. I also asked for a box to hold the vase while I drive around with it. She also offered the card and I asked her to write a message for me. Overall, always a pleasant experience with Christina. Worth the money every time. Other places sometimes charge the same price but the arrangements too small or not enough. I believe there is no website to showcase what they can make. It's best to text her and show some inspiration photos with a budget. Or go see her in person and I think she can show some photos on the tablet. I'll be so sad when she retires!

Baby's breath aisle bouquets

Beautiful flowers!

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Sweetheart table flowers

Fragrant Flowers

When looking for the most beautiful Hong Kong flower arrangement, Fragrant Flowers is the one stop,…read morego to flower shop - The service is superb and overall, the staff is extremely professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and beyond patient - willing to answer any questions you may have - The quality of the flowers they use are of high quality! Give them a try, you will get the best flower experience ever -

Love them so much!!! Looks better than the hong kong ones i order in my opinion. These aren't hong…read morekong. I forgot the name of them but love them. The pink and lavender ones claims to be hong kong style but missing the butterflies too. These were "hong kong" style flowers. But the same as before and missing the butterflies too. A bit disappointed in these. Hong kong style even costed more too. If i knew that was the case i would of gotten it in the red style and paid much less.

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Mercado's Flowers

I came in just wanting 10 gladiolus stems, no wrapping needed. The (man) employee was friendly at…read morefirst, but things went downhill quickly. The way he wrapped the flowers was sloppy, and honestly, most of the flowers in the shop looked stale or half-dead. After he finished, I asked for the price and he said $38 plus tax. That immediately didn't add up. Gladiolus stems are usually around $2 each max , but he claimed they were $6 per stem. Even at that price, 10 stems should be $60! ...so how did he land on $38 and then add tax on top of that? The math and pricing were completely inconsistent. It felt like he didn't really know what he was charging or was just making up numbers on the spot. Between the poor quality flowers, messy wrapping, and confusing pricing, the whole experience was frustrating and disappointing. I end up not getting it and went to another floral shop of course and told the floral shop about Mercado's overcharging! The other floral shop said shame on that place! Totally Agree!

Great service with very affordable prices! They also offer delivery, which is a huge plus. I had a…read morecustom arrangement made for my wife for our anniversary, and it was completed the same day in just 15 minutes. Thank you, Luis, for your outstanding service--I truly appreciate it! ¡Excelente servicio con precios muy accesibles! También ofrecen entrega a domicilio, lo cual es una gran ventaja. Pedí un arreglo personalizado para mi esposa por nuestro aniversario, y lo hicieron el mismo día en solo 15 minutos. Gracias, Luis, por tu servicio excepcional--¡lo aprecio mucho!

Plucked out all the dead flowers

This is what the arrangement looked like after three days.

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First day. That red flower in the middle wilted by evening

Jardin del Eden

5.0

(14 reviews)

0.2 mi

Eva and her team did a wonderful job with our wedding! Her floral arrangements were a dream and…read morereally brought our wedding together in the most romantic way! She really went above and beyond, even getting IN a fountain to decorate it She was the best with giving us some choices but really got what we were looking for and made it all happen!

Eva at Jardin Del Eden is incredible. From our consultation and design meetings to the execution of…read moreour wedding florals, she was amazing. I had a vision, and she helped make it come to life. Everything she did at our venue -- the asymmetrical arches, the bouquets, the centerpieces, the fireplace mantle, the chandeliers -- came out so lush and beautiful. Working with her was seamless and so easy. If I were to have a do-over of my wedding, I would 100% still do florals with Eva. So so so grateful to her.

Bouquet by Eva at Jardin Del Eden

Sweetheart table, fireplace mantle, repurposed ceremony arches

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Erin W.

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4 years ago

I've been coming here for at least 7-10 years for sunglasses . (I don't require prescription lenses) . Rick , is usually who helps me find the perfect match. I get compliments every time I wear my vintage shades from Old Focals , because the styles and quality stands out amongst the crowd . Rick took special care each time I visited to custom dye the lenses so that the frames would have the perfect color for the look I was seeking , and he did it all while I was in the shop , in a matter of minutes ! What a pro! He was honest when certain styles I considered didn't suit me. I love that I can go back and have the color lens switched out to a new shade too. You're in good hands here -- thanks Old Focals! read more

Old Focals Optical - opticians - Updated August 2026

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