Joon was very helpful. I had avoided getting a new frame since 2005 because it's so annoying to me to try to find out exactly what I want, but I found a picture of a two glasses online and loved the shape of the lenses, but did not like the frame. Joon was able to help me get what I wanted (rimless with the same lens shape) and also helped me pick which shape would look better, and then created a demo lens of the shape so I could verify it was the size I wanted which helped me make the final choice to place the custom order. I had to get ear pieces that were too long because the other size was too short, but Joon was able to trim them to a better size for me and also filled out all the details of the insurance claim since they were not in my network to make it easy to just sign and mail it off. read more

The best service - a gem in Irvine for the optically challenged. Highly recommended. I came here on a Wednesday for an eye exam and a year's supply of soft lenses. Generally, I frequented another optometrist's office in Garden Grove, which is far but (I thought) worth the drive. After the stellar help I received here, though, I won't be returning to the old office. The staff at People Optometry are not only helpful but also generous; I received my contacts and new glasses lenses per my order plus an extra two months' worth of soft contacts. They also included five travel-size bottles of Opti-Free solution. Not to mention I received all this on Saturday...a day after they called to say my order was ready for pickup. Amazingly fast for someone used to a week-long wait just for new glasses. I'd definitely recommend this business to anyone looking for new frames/contacts in the Irvine area. read more

Everyone in my whole family wears glasses. Bad genes from my father's side or just way too much television. Who knows! Anyways, my little sister has a bad habit of sleeping with her glasses on her bed and one morning, she stepped out of bed and stepped on her glasses. They snapped. We quickly made numerous phone calls from the Optical centers around Irvine, and none of them could get the glasses fixed by the end of the day except for People Optical. Being new, they were super friendly and had a pretty great deal going on. I hope they keep those prices because they could really gather some clientele for the prices alone. Needless to say, we got my sister's glasses fixed and ordered some contacts too since the prices were so good. Thanks a lot People Optical! 5/5 read more

These guys are amazing. I had an eye exam & purchased new frames. They are super friendly. I was rather picky about the frames but the guy helping me was incredibly patient. He may have been dying inside but certainly didn't show it. They have a great selection of high-end frames at a reasonable price. The contacts are also priced comparable to Costco. Can't go wrong with their great service and amazing products!! read more

I bought my son a pair of Lanberg overseas and couldn't find anywhere that was skilled enough to fix it. This store sells this brand and the technician fixed it with original parts for free. They were very polite and patient. Highly recommend if you are looking for a pair of nice glasses. read more

I used to go to Garden Grove area to get my check ups, contacts, glasses done but now I'm so glad that there's one in my own backyard with comparable pricing. Expect great customer service. I got both my glasses and contacts done for a lot less than what they quote you at lenscrafters or the like. That's why I like to stick with Korean establishments as they always give better prices! Even better, they speak English fluently. The doctor is very kind and actually educates you on your eye condition which is always a plus! They even got my glasses done under 10 minutes when they got my lens order in. Definitely check this place out rather than getting suckered into overpaying elsewhere that has horrible service. read more

I love it here. They are so quick and efficient and always do a great job. I have had three lenses done here and my partner has had two done. We have also gotten two frames from here. Their service is great and they can finish a job in mere hours. Their prices also can't be beat! (Even other places when using Insurance). I've had glasses and sunglasses done here and they are perfect! read more

I actually was able to pick up my new glasses less than a week after, and the staff kindly adjusted my glasses until I felt that it was comfortable enough. They also were happy to adjust the sides of my sunglasses for me, that I brought in on my own! I've had my glasses for over two months, and I've had no problems (: read more

I went to People Optical for the first time last week since my sister offered to buy me glasses for my birthday present and suggested it. I didn't care where as long as they had a frame I like or suits me. I really can't say for sure if the frames were cheap or over paid since I didnt get a chance to shop around and only some research while editing this review. I think the final price with glasses and exam together was $230. It seems like it's on the average to be honest but the service is excellent and makes up for any dollar over paid. They seemed busy but I never waited a minute when I got there. I was late for my eye exam by 5 min but still got the eye exam done in time. Dr. Fara was professional, courteous, and even cleaned the chin rest a 2nd time by request. James was the service rep that helped from the start. He answered all my questions about the frames they had. Their variety of choices are pretty good. It took a long time to pick the frames I like and tried on more than a dozen different frames. But, James was patient and helpful throughout the whole process. Then, when I finally tried on a particular black frame with white lining, I knew I found the pair that suits me best. I checked their contact lenses prices and seemed competitive. I haven't had an eye exam in awhile but i never had to pay for 2 exams before and seemed fishy. I always paid for 1 exam in the past even when i bought glasses and contact lenses at same time. I tried to compare with other store prices but kind of hard to compare exact same brand and style before my eye exam and asking what People Optical carries. But the overall price even with the 2nd eye exam still seemed lower than other stores, especially when I calculate the extra this place gives you. It seems this place is competitive in prices and may only see something cheaper during black Friday. But the quality of service is top notch and makes you feel every penny was worth it. I would definitely restock my contact lenses before the end of the year but may shop around to see if anything better next year since their exam is valid for only 1 year. Which has a high chance of still being cheaper than other places without another eye exam. read more

The employees here are the friendliest and extremely helpful. If there are rebates, they even do most of the work for you so that it's pretty foolproof. To top it off, their prices are reasonable and they take care of you if you have a supply emergency. Something you can't get online. The only complaint I have, if any, is their optometry office that seems to operate separately? An examination is an examination so I wouldn't stop going only because of this but I've had better where the doctors are a little more personable and informative of what they are doing and comments on what they see/observe. Just an opinion though. read more

Popped in an hour before closing time and left with a pair of Prada and Tiffany super sexy shades. Expertly fitted to too! Great customer service and reasonable prices. I was very impressed with their selection of trendy specs. Will be back again when I'm in town. read more

They are super friendly and attentive. I came in and probably tried on 10+ pairs but the mister (owner, possibly?) never got annoyed and even suggested different styles to try! I ended up getting new glasses (Tiffany frames for under 200 bucks since they had 15% off promotion going on!) for around 300 bucks. It's such a good deal for me especially because I have really bad eyesight. It's probably cheaper if you have better eyesight than I do... but seriously, comparable prices to garden grove (if not cheaper) AND WAY CHEAPER THAN lenscrafters and way better quality! My only gripe is that contact lense exams are $100. Little pricey but oh well- the doctor's thorough and super friendly as well! read more

This is one of the few times that yelp disappointed me. I came here based on the high ratings, but received very Luke warm service. The guy picked out glasses that looked very old fashioned and ill fitting and he abruptly abandoned me when another customer came in to pick up her order without even a courtesy excuse-me. Two things you should know - they are out of network provider (my insurance only covers half as much here), they are much more friendlier towards Korean customers than others. I know I won't be coming back here. read more

I came here looking for much needed help in finding the right glasses. I have gone to wal-mart, Costco, Nordstrom, and other places looking for glasses that were nice and fit my face. I met a friend that recommended Asian fit glasses. To my surprise there are Asian fit glasses. Then I found People Optical. I came in and everyone was very nice. I had the pleasure to work with Sam. He is very knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect frame for my face shape. They have a a huge selection that you can feel overwhelmed. They have nice high end brands and reasonably priced frames. But Sam is so great at listening to my issues with my frames. I didn't feel any pressure or like he tried to up-sell me on anything. No wonder why they have so many 5 star reviews. They definitely deserve it. I highly recommend this place. Great service and great selection. read more

Very Great Service. Great staff. Clean interior and they try to meet all the great staff tries to meet our satisfaction. I would always come back for my new sets of glasses. Must Go place for glasses and contact :) read more

I was just visiting Irvine and stopped by this place to see if i can get some new glasses and walked out with new ones in about 40 minutes! They were very helpful when i tried on many different frames. They gave me good comments and suggested even more variety of styles instead of being annoyed. I had my prescription on me but i think you can get one next door as well. Once i chose my frame they told me to wait 15 minutes and that was it! I didn't have to wait couple of days to pick them up or anything which was great since i really didn't want to drive back to Irvine (i live in SD) to pick them up. Good and fast service! ** the price really depends on what you choose. They had some good cheaper ones and some brand names as well. read more

I went to the people Optical to get my new eye glasses. I am not going to tell you a lot. Talke with Joon. And find out the best profit for your eyesight. Also your style. People optical especially Joon is so professional with optic problems. Thank you for perfect eye glasses to me. read more

I had a great time at People Optical! My experience here was complete with great customer service, great price, and all that jazz. The store is amazingly clean and modernly styled. The selections are wide at an affordable price, and the service was simply awesome. I had a great time just having a conversation with Jong, he helped me pick glasses that looked good. I used to drive all the way out to K-town for my glasses but I don't think I'll ever have to do that from now on. I recommend that you give a visit to the store if you're near the area! read more

Good service and friendly staff. They really care about the customers! Look for Joon. He was kind and very helpful. I would recommend him. It's in a nice shopping plaza. Ample parking spaces. read more

Extremely happy with my experience here. I came in to get lenses with pre-bought frames. Costco wouldn't accept them because they were wire frames. They were very polite. On top of that it only cost $70 to put in the lenses! Cheaper than Costco! However, I opted to pay a little extra ($30 more) for Seiko brand lenses. All lenses come standard with UV protection and anti-reflective coating. They had it ready within only a few days. A few days after getting my glasses, I realized that one of the lenses wasn't set perfectly. I took them back to the store and they fixed them right on the spot! Definitely recommend this store to others! read more

I first loved the interior of the store. (especially the 'red' point.) well. I know that is not the point lol I liked this place because it had so much glasses to choose from. pricing and their service was great as well. I'm planning to visit soon again for my contact lenses. :) AWESOME place! read more

I had People Optical install high end lens on a frame that I already own. Even though the lens are pretty expensive my friends who are expert in this field told me it's still a great deal and the craftsmanship is excellent. After I got my glasses for the first few days the frame didn't quite fit so it hurt my ears a bit. I went in and Joon adjusted the frame for me and just like that it fits perfectly. Staff is very courteous and helpful. read more

My favorite eyewear store in Irvine! They have the most up to date styles and products. Very nice service and new interior read more

Came here for a new pair of eyeglasses. Joon helped me pick out frames that fit my face nicely. I've been wearing glasses for 24 years and no place has even come close to this optical shop. Their selections of frames beat competitors. It took less than 48 hours to have my prescription lenses fit in the frames. Excellent customer service! They even filled out my VSP paperwork and made the reimbursement process a breeze. Definitely will return with my family. read more

This place surpasses any top notch customer service i've ever experienced for any business, by far. I got an eye exam here & the lady was extremely nice & took her time to understand my complicated vision due to the extreme astigmatism i have. The lenses for prescription glasses were also fitted here & they took their time helping me out, making sure they fit me comfortable & that the lenses themselves worked for me. My contact lens situation is another story. Due to my extreme astigmatism & odd prescription, i require specific contact lenses that have to be custom ordered which make them a 3-4 week back order. They accommodated me with a sample pair that were similar to my prescription so i had samples to wear in the meantime. After a work trip, the lenses were trashed just a week out. Sam (the main person i've been in contact with throughout my entire experience with People Optical) has been nothing but understanding & accommodating with me throughout everything, making sure i'm taken care of in a timely matter every time something new comes up. Everyone there is so friendly & im highly impressed with the staff & their level of professionalism/customer service. Thanks! read more

Best optometry in Irvine! I went there to check out some glasses and I was mesmerized by their genuine care. Shout out to my man James for accompanying me through the process and explaining everything step by step. I am a bit slow learner, but he was patient with me. My experience was definitely memorable and I highly recommend anyone living near Irvine to come check it out. Make sure to ask for James Kim. He knows his stuff! 5 star optometry! read more

The optometrist in this location gave me a complete the wrong prescription which made me waste a lot of money creating my glasses and also painful time to try to adjust wrong prescription we are not talking about here as small difference here, major difference caused my eyes to be red hurting for many many days this is not a review for the people who are selling glasses this is for the optometrist who should not have her license anymore read more

Needed sunglasses for fieldwork and went to People Optical for the first time (a friend recommended). Joon helped me with getting the perfect glasses and made the whole experience awesome! Will definitely recommend this place! read more

My experience at People Optical was extremely pleasant. I was in a rush..... unfortunately...... But "Joon" made everything perfect. He was kind and patient yet he was very professional. He knew exactly what I want the moment he saw me. He made the glasses in 25 minutes and it was flawless. I can't wait to take my family to people optical in the near future. Thank you "Joon" for a great service. read more

During my experience at People Optical, the service was very good and the condition of the store was very nice as well. Everything was extremely clean and organized. My experiences at optometries were not anywhere near this one. The set up was very nice and the employee, James Kim, who had helped me was very careful and detailed with his work. I had come in to get my glasses fixed. He gave me great advice and suggestions, asked me if there was any discomfort, and even gave a follow-up. He was extremely meticulous with everything he did. With the condition of the store and the excellent service I had been given, I would definitely return as well as recommend this optometry to others. read more

Sam was very helpful. Sam is the epitome of what customer service should be. Not only is he extremely helpful, he was extremely patient and knowledgable about anything glasses. I highly recommend anyone looking for glasses to ask Sam for help. He will surely help you to your satisfaction. read more

They have the cutest frames! People are friendly and helpful:) Thank you for helping me pick out the best frames with reasonable price! read more

My sister recently became a customer of People Optical and she introduced me to them. Joon took GREAT care of me. He measured, remeasured, and John double checked the measurements for my progressive glasses. I have a "cool" new pair of glasses, at a fair price and received my eyewear in SF within that week! Thanks Joon and People Optical. read more

Love this place! Got 3 pairs of glasses here one regular and two prescription sunglasses (one of them with gradient lenses!) Always great service and great selection. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I live near this place and shop at the Albertsons in the same plaza and was willing to try. Reasons I passed. 1. wanting to obtain more information, I was disappointed to find the entire website in Korean. 2.majority of reviews are 1st time reviewers including the 6 filtered. This is to me is an obvious case of astroturfing. read more

Purchased my daughter's prescription glasses. Caring staff and 5 star service, reasonable price!!! Good for kids too. Highly recommend this place! read more

After a bad experience at an unnamed optical store, I ended up coming here on a friend's recommendation. People Optical has a wide variety of selections, and their service is top quality. Make sure you ask for James!! James selected a few pair of frames based on my spending range and the type of style I wanted. He was super patient, even though I was really indecisive haha. His service was on point from beginning to end... he even took extra time to adjust and readjust my new glasses to my fitting. 10/10 recommend. read more

I am pleased to write review from my experience from last month. I heard about this optical through word of mouth and people I know were raving about good customer service. I have been going to optical in Garden Grove for the past 4-5 years but I wanted to see how they were different others since people were saying good things. As I entered the store I was greeted by a guy named Joon. He was knowledgeable about glasses and asked me to try on various frames and suggested frames that match my face shape. I ended up getting just contact lens this time but I am definitely going back for a pair of glasses and look for Joon for his service. He called my insurance to find out how much I am covered and he took care of my paper work. Way to go Joon!! Thanks for your help. read more

I bought a pair of glasses here a couple of weeks back. After using it daily for a while now I can say I am very happy with the purchase. Frame was light and comfortable and the lenses with blue light blocking is amazing. Joon was very helpful in helping me pick out the right frame, and have gone above and beyond in making sure everything went smoothly. Delivery time was very quick, 1-2 business days, and the price was very reasonable as well. Well run local business, highly recommended. read more

Very efficient service and reasonable prices! Sam was super helpful, professional, and welcoming!