Before Pacific Rims Optometry, I was always struggling to find the right solution to my optical needs. Playing competitive sports I always struggled with a solution to help correct my vision while staying safe. Although sports goggles were great I knew there were better solutions out there. After discussing the possible options with Dr Chan and Thomas at pacific rims Optometry, I discovered the perfect solution ! Orthokeratology, or ortho-k. This technology uses specially designed and fitted contact lenses to temporarily reshape the cornea to improve vision. It's like orthodontics for your eyes and the treatment is often compared to dental braces. Ortho-k lenses are worn at night to reshape the front surface of the eye while you sleep. This way you do not need to wear anything in the day time and can see 20/20 vision ! I would highly recommend this optometry to anyone who is looking for a great solution to similar needs like me. Over the years I have been going here, Dr Chan and the friendly staff have always been professional, kind and supportive. I would highly recommend this hidden gem to everyone. read more

Pacific Rims Optometry - Optometrists Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been a patient at Pacific Rims Optometry for 5 years. They have always had good service and a nice selection of frames. I have purchased 3 sets of frames from them and would highly recommend them for their service. read more

Very Nice, very friendly & professional to every client. Very close & convenient to my residence read more

Dr. Mai and the staff were professional and thorough. Even though I initially went to the wrong office, they accommodated me, and I didn't feel rushed or a bother. Will definitely go back! read more

When I went, there was a mix-up with another patient, and they had a problem with the insurance, though I had checked previously, and they clearly accepted my insurance. And their internet was down, so I had to wait for quite a while after my appointment time. Then at the exam, the optometrist failed to tell me something important about the prescription. So that was bad, neglectful, and not communicative on his part. Later, I went back for something, and the receptionist with the long dark hair and glasses was rude and curt. And the person without the glasses (Dr. Lee?) said something extremely insulting to me, and that was unacceptable. They must've been stereotyping me, since my "type" has wide socioeconomic variation in this city, though I'm well-educated, from a family with many professionals from elite schools. I called again for something, and the receptionist was super rude and impatient again, and abruptly hung up. I called back politely, and she admonished me that I had to wait for her to contact the doctor about it. But she had hung up abruptly without saying so. Multiple employees at this place were rude, curt, biased, classist (mistaken), non-responsive, went against their word, and poorly behaved. I wouldn't recommend this place, unless maybe you're a favored type (white?), or very attractive/charismatic. They all have heritage from the same continent as me, but they're clearly biased and disgusted against what they think I am. They haven't had that many current reviews, and it appears earlier employees might have been better behaved, ran the place better, and were less hateful towards certain people. read more

It pains me to leave this review. The optometrist was kind, but I was left with an overall feeling of inexperience and outdated practices after my exam. I have been getting scleral lens for the past five years. I had no issues with my previous optometrist, I tried Pacific Rim because it was closer to my home. I was taken aback when I received the air puff test when they tested for my eye pressure. I haven't had an air puff test in years since my previous optometrist switched to updated equipment. The rest of the exam was pretty standard, but when it came to insurance, it seemed they were uncertain about how the coverage worked. They proceeded to call my previous optometrist for more information about the process and told me it would be awhile before my contacts came in. I waited two months and no word, so I called the office and the clerk told me there were no contacts ordered. She then said someone would call me back the following day. It's been two weeks and still no return call. They seem very disorganized and I'm disappointed by how unprofessional the office is. I've never been ghosted by an optometrist before. read more

Dr Chan was always thorough and detail in her eye care. The staff was very friendly as well.

Dr. Deng found a way to improve my vision. My new prescription and glasses are terrific improvement. Thanks?

Very helpful staff and thorough doctors keeps me coming back to this place year after year.

Staff is amazing! Have gone here for both myself and both kids. Would definitely recommend.

I have used Pacific Rims Optometry for more then ten years. The doctors are very patient and friendly. I have always got the right glasses for me. They are very helpful whenever I have problems with my glasses. read more

Pacific Rims Optometry has always been my go-to place for my eyes exams and related necessities .... Relaxed setting with professional service ... they also have good inventory of eyes wears to choose from. Do definitely recommend it. read more

I have been coming here for years. Such friendly service and feel well taken care of. Easy to get to on public transit and walkable in the inner sunset with lots of great shops and restaurants nearby. Whenever I order contacts they are always prompt to call and keep me updated whether it's pickup, helping with insurance, and appts. Dr Chan is personable and thorough and feel at ease with each visit. read more

If you need your glasses in a reasonable amount of time do not shop here! I've used Pacific Rims for at least 10 years. Each time I regret it. While the Dr. is okay, and the staff is friendly enough, the amount of time it actually takes to get your new glasses is way too long. If it was a one time thing I could understand. But this is the 3rd time it has taken over a month. Right now I'm going on six weeks without my paid for glasses. Phone calls go unanswered and when I go into the office to check it is blamed on the lab and the promised followup never happens. Next time I'll be going somewhere else. It's my fault for believing they would change. read more

Please note, this review should count for two, because I'm writing it on behalf of my bf AND I. There would be NOTHING without this place. My boyfriend found out about it first and raved about how before they charged him anything, they worked with his insurance to try to get him to pay as little as possible, which worked bc he ended up paying very little for a whole years worth of contacts. I was impressed so decided to get contacts myself for the very first time! They were all so ridiculously kind and patient with me throughout the whole process from the initial eye exam to teaching me how to put it in my eye correctly. Their customer service has always been outstanding and the world should know that. You'll feel welcome, you'll feel like a real priority, and you'll get a fair price! read more

Dr. Chan is fabulous. She is complete, explains things carefully and well and is warm and friendly.

Pacific Rims is just another reason why I love my neighborhood. Being blind as an eyeless bat and having some money in the FSA to burn (visually challenged and big pimpin', baybee!), I decided to go to Pacific Rims for an eye exam and a pair of new frames. My boyfriend had gone a few months back after he accidentally decimated his old pair of frames through an "unfortunate accident," and had raved about them. Scheduling an appointment was super easy - I did it online and had a call a couple days in advance to confirm. Dr. Dong is really a treat. I don't normally refer to people with such unbearably hokey terminology, but I really don't have any other way to describe him. He's nice, he's funny, he's knowledgeable, and it's glaringly obvious (get it? an eye joke?) that he loves what he does. As someone who's normally super squeamish about getting things in, around, or in the same city as her eyes, going to the eye doctor has always been a veritable hell. Dr. Dong guided me through the whole process - both with information, and amicable chit-chat - to the point where I really actually felt that it was all going to be okay. And it was! He's also got a pretty cool machine that takes pictures of the inside of your eye. They can check for all kinds of lovely things like the very early stages of cancer or macular degeneration. Plus, he e-mails you pictures of the INSIDE OF YOUR EYE. I saved those puppies on Dropbox so I can whip them out at parties. Then I got to go through the frame selection process. This is normally fun for me, but the women helping me pick my frames out made it even more enjoyable. I brought my boyfriend, and tried on a bunch of things that I never would've expected I'd like. They were very patient with the fact that I suck at making decisions, and I came away with a pair that are huge and chunky and plastic and purple - all things I never thought I could pull off. They were ready when I was told they would be, and they were expertly manipulated to fit my face. I haven't had a problem since, but if you ever feel any discomfort you can take them right back in to get them refitted. My boyfriend took a while to break his in, and they were really quite nice about it. His head is way bigger than mine, though. Thanks, Pacific Rims! read more

I recently purchased my new rims here, but do not go here for their optometrist...so my review will focus solely on my new pair of glasses! I was really surprised by how much selection this business has managed to squeeze into what is a really tiny store! I tried on as many glass frames here as I did at any store twice as big, and probably more, because they had a lot more styles that I liked! The two women who work here are very friendly and helpful, and weren't pushy. They were cool about giving me their opinions about which frames looked better on me without showing favoritism towards more expensive ones, and when it came time to pay, worked with my insurance to the fullest extent they could. My glasses were ready in less time than was predicted, which was wonderful, since my old frames had broken and I really needed the new pair! While a few small adjustments had to be made to the fit to make them work for me, my new glasses were otherwise perfect! I would definitely recommend this business and go here again in the future. read more

I never, ever, ever write reviews. Whether I love a place or hate it. Seriously this is my first one. But Pacific Rim just saved my life. I moved to SF from the east coast a year ago, and had to find all new doctors. Pacific Rim was conveniently located near my home in the Sunset District, so I went there September 2013, and had a very pleasant experience. It's now November 2014, I wake up this morning and realize that I have exactly one pair of contacts left (irresponsible, I know). I walk into Pacific Rim on my way to work, tell them my dilemma. They set me up with an appointment 2 days from this writing, and load me up with emergency contacts and solution! Everyone in that office is super sweet, caring, and professional. I couldn't recommend a better eye doctor, even if you don't live in the neighborhood. Considering the fact that I don't have to wear glasses for the next couple of weeks as I wait for contacts now, I wish I could give them 100 stars! read more

I went into Pacific Rims yesterday just planning on taking a peek at what they had to offer. I was trying to find a new optometrist in the area so I could update my prescription. I walked in and was instantly greeted by a friendly staff member despite the fact that it was busy. I let them know that I just came in to look at frames and they were more than happy to get me started on my quest to find the perfect pair. It took me forever to pick out frames and the staff was more than courteous. They made suggestions, pulled out tons of frame choices, and gave me honest opinions. I ended up getting an exam that day and ordering a pair of new glasses. Needless to say I left very happy and satisfied. The staff was amazing and the Dr was very friendly and explained everything to me. Usually I get and eye exam and wonder what they are doing for each step. I would without a doubt recommend Pacific Rims to anyone. read more

Covered by VSP, so the first hurdle is over. Small shop but an interesting selection of frames. I agree with the other 2 reviewers that the opticians will absolutely tell you if the frames you adore will make you look like a nerd or a fashionista. Good customer service! The lab that made my new glasses scratched up the frames, so Pacific Rims took them back without question, and offered to get them re-done in a jiffy or allow me to choose a different frame. That goes a long way towards customer loyalty. read more

I've been a client of theirs for 28 years. They are the best. I've had the occasion to use other optometrists a few times when I lived in Boston and was disappointed. Dr Bruce Dong and and staff are world experts in all things related to vision and glasses/contacts. DON'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE:) -js, SF native read more

When you choose an optometry practice, a good eye exam, the correct prescription, and a wide selection of frames are all important, but there's one more criterion to consider, and that's fit. Pacific Rims Optometry's fitting guy goes beyond competent to artistry. If you want you glasses to fit, to stay on your face, to be comfortable for hours, check out Pacific Rims Optometry. read more

I've been coming here for years (to both locations). Dr Deng is incredibly thorough, kind and knowledgeable. She does a great job focusing on any acute concerns while still ensuring time for a comprehensive exam. Highly recommend for your long term eye care needs. read more

Really great selection of frames. The opticians are great because they'll help you select which frames would look really good on you. (See my profile pic). Dr. Dong's optometric equipment seem ancient though, but they work fine. He alarmed me when told that I had a dent on my optic disk... could be a warning sign for glaucoma. DAMN i'm hella scurred. (I'll get a 2nd opinion at UCSF.) My peripheral vision tests came out normal though. Other than that, Dr. Dong would prefer if you use brand name contacts solution (... I felt hella crunchy using the cheapo Target brands). He'll give you a lecture on the importance of cleaning your contacts with good solution. After all, we only have 1 set of eyes... might as well take great care of them! oh yeah--they take VSP insurance... ended up saving loads of money! AND THEY REMEMBER YOUR NAME... even after 6 months! (well, they remembered mine). read more

Not a fan of this place. I went there because they took my insurance. First, they have you fill out the application as a first time customer. That's fine. Then, at the end, they want you to sign that you have received the HIPAA Privacy Form. I asked them where that was, and they kind of flash it in front of me and just say "It just says we won't share your information". Not a very good explanation. I assume it was their only form, as it was in one of those page protectors and even that seemed quite worn out. Then they shove me in to the doctor's room and continue eating their lunch. So here I am in the doctor's office. Dr. Dong introduces himself then goes into how it's difficult to be a grandpa. really?! what does that even mean? He then starts talking about his health and how health is related to vision. This took up like 15 minutes of the eye check. Then he makes me enter in my email so he can forward me some YouTube video. like wtf?! Anyways, after all that, i'm not going back. I find them really insensitive and just interested in getting you in and getting you out. Their eyeglass election isn't that great either. You can find better, cheaper selections at Costco. Maybe I'll just go there. It's cheaper and the doctor is nicer. read more

I'm travelling from the east coast and dropped my glasses on the floor in the restaurant across the street from Pacific Rims Optometry. The service was amazing. The lady fixed my glasses for free in under 15 minutes. I am so grateful for her and she is so so nice. I highly recommend Pacific Rims Optometry!!!!! read more

The reception staff are super nice and helpful. The two ladies went through dozens of frames and helped me find the right ones. They're honest and genuinely interested in finding the right fit for you. I told them of my financial limitations and they did all they could to help me keep the costs low. Overall a very positive experience. read more

I found this place on Yelp and have had a good experience here so far. The optometrists are very nice and the women at the counter are super friendly and are great to turn to when you don't know what to pick for eye wear! I bumped them down one star because I had to contact them to find out my glasses had arrived. Otherwise, great place for those eyeballs of yours. read more

Just the absolute best. Meticulous, kind, honest, fair -- this place is old San Francisco at its best. My glasses have always come out perfectly. read more

Dr. Dong has been my optometrist for the past 4 years. He's a great optometrist and a great conversationalist. The ladies at the Irving office are great. I've been here a bunch of times to adjust my glasses until they fit well. They're seriously nice and great to work with. It's funny how people don't like talking to other people, as seen in some reviews for Pacific Rims Optometry. Some people can be so curmudgeonly. read more

Made an appt online, arrived on time waiting outside the gate with a mask !!and the demon optometrist left me there for 10 minutes on the coldest rainiest day of year. She finally opens the door, and I say "Oh good" then complains that she's the only one there and what do I want. I say i have an appt. She then says she's busy with a customer and I yelled at her. I tell her I didn't yell at her and she says I acted like I've been waiting. I said I have been waiting and ask her if she's ready to do this since seems to have an attitude about having to do her job. She then tries to backpedal and claims again how busy she is. Honey Honey Honey, your lack of staffing is not my problem it's yours. Own it. Don't make appointments if you can't handle them. I told her she was a nut and there are lots of other optometrists in SF, turned and walked out. Demon optometrist can stew in her negative energy. She be Cuckoo Cuckoo!!! read more

I moved to the area and needed new contacts, so I found this place on Yelp. It was easy to get an appointment, and everyone is super friendly. Dr Chan is great - she answered all my questions and explained things about my eyes that I never knew. She recommended I get daily contacts, and I hesitated because of the price. However, after doing the trials, the front office managed to get a large rebate for buying the full year upfront, AND she went the extra mile by making an extra claim with my insurance for medical necessity due to my unusual prescription, which actually got approved! Now I'm paying just a tiny fraction of what my contacts normally cost. No other place has done that for me. I highly recommend this place! read more

I had been a patient of Dr Dong's for a few years and thought his care was Okay. Then I switched to contacts and was extremely disappointed by his greed and lack of professionalism. After wearing contacts for only a month I was experiencing a problem and asked if I could come in to see if I had in fact removed my contact. My eye was very red and irritated and I couldn't tell if the lens was out. Dr Dong sighed at my request, paused, and then asked if I had Blue Cross. When I told him I had Kaiser he said, " You'll need to go to Kaiser, if you had Blue Cross I could bill them for $100.00, but I can't bill Kaiser". When I expressed my frustration, ie: I live two blocks from Pacific Rims, he's my optometrist and I only want him to check if the contact is out, etc, his response was "Okay, we'll remove you from our patient list". I now have a new optometrist. read more

I love this place!!! I read the reviews prior to going and it agave me confidence to go here! I came in here for the regular eye exam and to get brand new contacts (have never had them before). Dr. Selena Chan saw me and she is such a cute little lady and is full of knowledge. Loved interacting with her. I felt comfortable the entrie time and they were encouraging when I couldnt get my contacts on! I would recommend this place to anyone - everyone is so happy and friendly! read more

The doctor once again is not a nice man. Tries to gouge out on various fees for different unneeded exams on the uninsured. I will never return, there are lots of eye care locations, just pick something else (there are quite a few nearby.) Don't take the chance. read more

Love this office! The front office staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Selena Chan is very thorough and informative. Even though the office was a little small, they still had a great selection of glasses that are decently priced too! read more

Everyone I have talked to is so pleasant, patient, and enthusiastic to address any question or concern. This was my first time here, but it was seemless and quick. I scheduled an eye and contact lens exam the day before, and Dr. Chan walked me through the entire procedure efficiently and with easy to understand explanations. My roommate recommended me and now I can see why! I'll be a returning customer for my eye health needs ;) read more

Dr. Selena Chan is fantastic. During my first appointment she was very thorough with the examination. I'm in my early 40's and my eyes are doing that "changing with age" thing, which is kind of frightening. But Dr. Chan took lots of time making sure that I was fitted with the correct contacts and appropriate prescription for my glasses. This included running through several options for contacts and glasses, such as single vision, bifocal contacts, and combining contacts and glasses when I need to read. I felt like she explored all of the options in a way that I was able to make the best choice for my lifestyle. I really appreciated her patience and kindness. Additionally, the front office staff is super friendly and courteous. I highly recommend Dr. Chan if you are looking for a new optometrist! read more

Love Pacific Rims! We really enjoyed going for our annual eye exams here as everyone is so nice and friendly. Its a great neighborhood spot that I hope stays around for years! The office is small but efficient and everyone there goes out of their way to make every visit an enjoyable one. When we moved away Vivienne even went out of her way to overnight our contacts so we had them for our travels. She's also great at helping pick the right frame for your face! Great customer service! Highly recommend. read more