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I've been to optometries where the environment is stuffy and it feels like a run down doctor's office. I find that extremely intimidating because you walk in with the thought that after your exam you'll be given verdict which is followed by a list of what you can do to "better your health" and it is rather daunting. I love that at Precision Vision, everything is clean, bright, and rather happy. :) The lighting and color of the space make it really warm and inviting. Also, who can ignore the red and orange fuzzy spinny chairs!
I came in for my eye exam after about a 4 year hiatus. My eyes are so terrible that everyone reprimands me. From my old optometrist to my parents. I always feel backed up into a wall when it came time for a yearly check up cause I didn't want to be reminded of the fact that I'm practically blind. Luckily, Dr. Imamoto came to the rescue. She started with a joke she heard from a comedian about my name, and the exam happened so quickly I couldn't believe it was done. Also, she told me that my eyes aren't ridiculously terrible, so it was a nice ego boost for me to know that things can ultimately be worse!
I was really impressed because in the past I was only subject to 2 "pre-exams" before the actual exam. You have the standard look straight ahead until the picture focuses and the one that blows air into your eye. This time I had one where you click a button when you see movement on the screen and one that takes a picture. New technology and techniques always boggles my mind. I got really giddy and felt like I was unwrapping presents!
Now onto frame selection. My face is long and wide, so it's really hard to find something fitting. Luckily, Amy has been there through the ups and downs of finding me a frame. I seriously feel as if i've gone through every single one of them, and we finally decided upon one. I was really impressed because when I was about ready to give up, she would still be persistent and keep trying to find the "perfect frames". I was really glad that she was there to guide me through the whole process and that there wasn't a shady person trying to haggle you .
Just a little heads up about pricing because I thought it would be ridiculously expensive for some reason. The exam itself is $49 without insurance. Frames and lenses vary according to brand and whatever options you want added.
This was such a wonderful experience that I almost feel at home and want to go back there with some boba and hang out. Oh Precision Vision you are the apple of my eye! :) read more