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    Optometric Care Associates

    4.3 (24 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Eye exams

    Eyewear fitting

    Laser vision correction

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    Dr Wells and front desk staff were super friendly and welcoming. Glad I found this office for my vision care needs.

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    Dr Wells saw me and quickly figured out it was a small grain of sand I had gotten in my eye that was scratching my cornea.

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    Shapiro Laser Eye Center - San Luis Obispo

    Shapiro Laser Eye Center - San Luis Obispo

    4.8
    (6 reviews)
    11.5 mi

    I have never been so impressed with a doctor as I was with Dr. Shapiro. It was a very long…read moreappointment (3 hours) but I feel like I know a lot about laser eye surgery. You are given a very detailed exam and he spends the time to explain all the options, including wearing a set of contacts around the office and outside so you get a feel for the differences. Randy, the technician, administered the exams and was very friendly and professional. I am considering changing doctors and having my regular exams here because Randy really knew his stuff. The follow up by the office staff in Venture was wonderful. Sandy called me twice to set up the prescriptions, which was very surprising. I don't know if I can afford to do the procedure this year but it is definitely something I plan on doing in the near future and when I am ready, there is no doubt I will have Dr. Shapiro as my doctor!!!

    10 stars!! 15 on a scale of 5!! Dr. Shapiro is the greatest. I recommend him without reservation…read moreand with the greatest confidence in him as a laser eye surgeon, which is all he does -- not cataracts, just 100 percent laser eye surgery. In short, I was looking for a doc who was a technical expert; was going to be my eye doctor from beginning to end -- from the initial intake or "sell" appointment, to surgery and through the follow-up; and who would be accessible and accountable to me -- if I had a concern in the middle of the night, I wanted to be able to reach him or her. What I didn't realize is that I also wanted someone who had the latest laser -- what was then the third iteration of laser - and who was a very patient person. I got all of that as well as a really nice and personable human, and someone who treats his staff well enough that the "newcomer" has been there for 15+ years. The system that Dr. Shapiro has maps the inside of the eyeball. This iteration of laser locks onto the landmarks in the eye mapping; if the human or technology were to move or have any kind of surge, the laser would know that and immediately stop, eliminating all kinds of human error. I called his office one time to ask a question. He was in the office and overheard his assistant talking to me. More proactive than any doctor I've ever had, Dr. Shapiro got on the phone, asked me what was going on, and gave me detailed information. I was soooo impressed that not only could I get a hold of him if I'd tried calling him, but I actually got him when I hadn't even tried. That is HUGE to me. Where he totally amazed me was in his patience with me on the day of surgery. There is a choice between what I guess I would call the "prescription" of the surgery, or how you want him to "tune" your eyes. The choice is between seeing extremely well at one distance, like close-up for surgery; or to have blended vision, such as mid- and longer-distance, so you can see someone's face across a table and also see street signs on the freeway. To do the blended vision, the doc literally "sets" one eye at one distance and the other eye at the other distance and the patient's brain melds the two distances together. On my first visit to his office, his team gave me contacts that represented blended vision. All things being equal, I would have picked that option, but some people's brains don't integrate the two distances well. I have a history of motion sickness, and I didn't think I'd tolerate blended vision, so I picked the single distance vision. But on the day of my surgery, he told me that he thought I would tolerate the blended vision. He set me up with contacts again and told me to take my time, go outside, and see what I thought. Literally, he had his surgical team wait for me for at least a half hour while I walked around. I changed my mind and decided to try the blended vision. It worked, and two years post surgery, I haven't had a single issue with decision or with motion sickness, and am so glad I have the blended vision. I am extremely grateful to him for his excellence and his patience! The only downside is slight: When I did my original search for a laser eye doc, I looked for someone near San Luis Obispo. Dr. Shapiro's laser office is in Ventura, and he has satellite offices to do the initial meeting, and pre- and post-op appointments in several cities: Santa Barbara, SLO, etc. I did all of the pre- and post-op appointments in the SLO office, but I had to go to Ventura for the surgery. Not a huge deal, since I'd have taken the day for the surgery, but it wasn't originally what I was hoping for. Overall, I am very happy with my eyesight and Dr. Shapiro. My husband has decided it might be time for this surgery, too. If he decides to do it, we'll be going back to Dr. Shapiro.

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    Sani Eye Center

    Sani Eye Center

    3.0
    (40 reviews)
    17.9 mi

    Scheduling a nightmare. Emails, calls, emails, calls. Finally set up for my son, took him out of…read moreschool. They said "his appt was yesterday," wherein I replied "no, look at this email, I wasn't available yesterday," and receptionist took no responsibility. It was definitely Wed not Tues. She wouldn't look at my emails. She said "oh, she shouldn't have done that"/scheduled you? My son didn't feel heard at the appt with the Dr. He had a concussion and was sent for that, not a normal eye exam. I was but off by him too in our conversations. Disregarded. Now he is getting glasses, don't think that is the correct route? My appt was suppossed to be immediately after his (for his 9am we arrived at 850 and he was seen at 920/ a student missing school). The first thing I asked was if the dr was on time. Then for my appt, it was supposed to be back to back, mine was at 10, we were there still, and at 10, she stated there were THREE people ahead of me, so an hour wait. Didn't mention they stated they "squeezed Max in today," so therefore the wait, because of their schedule mishap. Felt disrespected and won't go back. We just left, I had to get my kid back in school. Going elsewhere.

    I went to get my first pair of glasses here and once I got home I looked in the mirror and burst…read moreinto tears bc I knew I'd never wear them so I called within 5 minutes of pickup to exchange frames and they said no. So 600 down the drain and they wouldn't work with me at all. So I can't get another pair for two years. I have severe migraines and won't be able to get glasses I am confident in for two years. Seems pretty out of touch for a business whose role is to help people with their vision. I won't be going back.

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    Debonair Eyes

    Debonair Eyes

    4.8
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    11.5 mi
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    We have been repeat customers for years. RJ is super friendly and always remembers our details…read more The selection of glasses is amazing! They don't have just your usual bland glasses, there are a great variety of new stylish choices. Some glasses for more bold fashion (see photo) and others for hardy work wear. RJ has a knowledgeable staff and works with multiple insurance needs. We often replace lens, get sunglasses and buy new glasses for what you might spend for one pair in other places. The main thing here is RJ cares about his customers and it seems in today's culture, customer service and nice people are few and far between. Have a great experience when you go get glasses. Go see RJ.

    I first ordered my glasses a couple years ago from debonair eyes. I love their selection of frames…read moreand enjoy the awesome "attention to detail." I couldn't imagine going anywhere else for frames. I brought in a new pair of glasses because I had scratched the lenses. RJ, the owner, reminded me, " Don't use your t-shirt to clean your lenses" RJ was kind enough to reorder my scratched lenses for free with no hassle, such great service! The store is always clean and I'm greeted with a warm smile. I can simply hand them my prescription and know things will be handled in a week or so, but usually a few days later I'll get the call to come pick up my glasses. For my newest pair ( clear frames) I really wanted a specific frame, they worked with me until I was happy. They offered to order whatever frames I wanted even if they weren't in the store. The quality is so much richer than my big box store where I will " Not Go." RJ and staff are amazing and will truly go out of their way to make sure we're happy. Debonair Eyes is truly A++

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