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    Optical Underground

    4.4 (288 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Eyewear fitting

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    Christopher M.

    I got glasses here back in the '90s when they were on Union Square. Always loved them, but got distracted by the corporate likes of Warby Parker. When I returned recently, I happened to notice a series of diplomas on the wall--some very intricate and practically Victorian. Turns out the proprietor is a THIRD-generation SF optometrist, and very dedicated to his craft. While I might save a few bucks by going to Warby (or, God forbid, Zenni), I'm SO happy to have rediscovered this place.

    Vanessa D.

    Came here randomly one day while roaming the streets. This was my first time looking for a new pair of sunglasses in 9 years after losing them twice (they are officially lost). So came here spontaneously and tried on a few pairs but wasn't ready to buy. Came back a few days and got the one pair I was most in love with. Everyone is unbelievably nice and friendly. Chris is the one who was helping me. Though I had the pair I for sure wanted, I needed them to fit perfectly before I left the store because I'd be traveling for a bit and knew I couldn't come back. Chris was extremely patient and corrected all the issues to the fullest. And compared to many other sunglasses I've tried on, the prices for these sunglasses are comparable / less expensive and just as great quality. I like the ambiance of the store. The lighting just makes it easier to see what the glasses look like indoors. They even let you try it outside with the sun (they have an outdoor mirror). Thankfully SF has been sunny lately so I've lucked out at trying them on with sun. I highly recommend!

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    Jennifer T.

    Friendly, helpful service, and incredible selection of frames ranging from basic to high fashion (though from last season), at reasonable prices for both frames and lenses. The store branding is worth a visit in itself, with lots of references to the London Underground without being at all kitschy. Even the train ticket business card is so perfect.

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    Edgar P.

    Absolutely horrific store and terrible employees. They'll tell you they know more than your doctor and refuse to look for frames with the specs your doctor sent you in with. When you insist you're going with your doctor recommendations and not their gut feeling, they'll get aggressive. In fact, they may even invite you outside to fight, as the man in the photo did.

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    A very nice store, responsive staff, nice styles, good prices, fast turnaround. Thanks

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    Great selection, good prices. Worth the drive the from Sonoma! Helpful staff and it's a great neighborhood for shopping!

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    Nice selection of glasses but customer service is nonexistent. Unanswered e-mails and voice mails encouraged me to purchase elsewhere.

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    Review Highlights - Optical Underground

    The staff is very helpful and owner Lloyd has the expertise to tell you about the different lenses and options.

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    4.3(176 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I needed to find a new optometrist and was a little leery as so many have middling reviews. So when…read moreI discovered Eyes On You Optometry that took my insurance and had great reviews I was hopeful. It was easy to make an appointment and to confirm my insurance info. I was able to do the new patient paperwork beforehand and the online system was clear and easy to use. The office was clean and upscale in appearance. Dr. Dagron was lovely. Efficient, kind and a great guide when deciding what to get. My old optometrist was always trying to upsell me on services but I felt like Dr. Dagron just wanted to get me what I needed (glasses and contacts) and best leverage my insurance rates. I highly recommend Eyes On You Optometry if you want a professional and empathetic optometrist and an exceptional experience from beginning to end!

    Sadly, we didn't have the best experience…read more Came here with my partner. He needed new glasses since his previous pair was old and falling apart. We were able to find a nice pair here (costly but that was ok), and got an updated eye test/prescription. Unfortunately, after a couple of days they were causing headaches and eye pain. He decided to continue to wear them since they were knee and maybe needed to get used to it. Still nothing. Called the store, and got seen. The primary doctor there made some adjustments, and took them back. Same thing, they resulted in pain/headaches. The dr felt careless and not very understanding, let alone interested in getting this right. Not returning given the lack of care and professionalism around this. We thought we'd find our new neighborhood eye glass shop too, but that was a fail.

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    Such a friendly business! Very well run exam and they have a great selection of affordable framesread more

    Dr. Jenny Yuen of See Saw Seen (SSS) and her staff are great. They are hospitable, punctual, and…read morevery communicative with answering questions and having cordial conversations. I loved that she accepted my VSP vision plan and my out-of-pocket costs for contact lens prescription was very reasonable. I also liked that she books Sat appointments. Her diagnostic remote control equipment is state-of-the-art and it made my exam very comfortable and quick. I have never seen as well with contact lenses as I have with her CL prescription and she was very accommodating with my preference for a prescription for inexpensive daily wear 30-day lenses vs more costly daily disposable ones. I really appreciated that. I also love the office's interior design with LEGO models that I'm sure her pediatric patients love and the nice design scientific optical medicine mathematical formula wallpaper. I didn't order eyeglasses from SSS so I am not sure how that service works, but she definitely had a great selection of frames. Overall, SSS has been my favorite optometrist in San Francisco and I will definitely return for an updated prescription. SSS definitely gets a well-deserved 5-stars from me!

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