I want to thank all the staff at Primary Eye in Atascadero. Amazing... Doesn't even come close.... They are kind and considerate... They make you feel comfortable when going to a Dr may give you anxiety .. Helpful and fun and very professional .. Thank you to everyone... Alison read more

Had cataract surgery and went in for a check up after surgery, not a eye prescription! Was charged a refraction fee of $60.00. 9 days out of surgery is way too soon for a prescription. Beware people, that have medicare! Refraction fees are for a prescription! read more

Approachable and friendly staff and competent doctors! I have been going here for about 7 years at least.

Still have to wear a mask and temp gauge. But staff and shop is clean! Very nice. 4 stars for the mask and temp gauge but guess they have to do what government says. read more

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HORRIBLE, UNTRUSTWORTHY!!! $ 400 for glasses for a 6 year old. I went to Walmart and got the same glasses for $58. DO NOT GO THERE!! Take your prescription to Walmart and save $350. read more

dr steve hinder is fantastic. He is so friendly and has jokes and really really friendly. They do so many test to make sure he looks for everything and double checks everything for you. Cassandra in the glasses area is friendly too and helpful. Makes sure you are comfortable in your glasses to order them right. read more

I was a loyal customer for more than 40 years. Recently I had an appointment with my favorite optometrist Dr. Tackett. I told her that I usually buy my glasses at Costco because they're cheaper. But I was convinced by the doctor that it would be better to buy them at her office. SoI asked for transitional progressive glasses because I was tired of changing out sunglasses and clear. I tried them for a week, and told them they weren't dark enough and they said I could come in and try some other kind. Well I walked in and I tried another pair that still weren't dark enough. In the end I was totally ripped off!! They said I could keep the glasses (that didn't work) or return them and get half my money back! So I have no glasses and I'm out 350.00!!! How can this be after being a loyal customer for 40 years?? I'll go elsewhere. read more

I have always had very polite and good service and the staff is trained well. Waiting a bit for my glasses but everything is behind with the post Covid way. I recommend this quality business read more

My son was having headaches and dizziness after school work. We made an appointment and there was a few weeks wait. I called in after becoming more concerned about my sons headaches and they got him in the next day. The staff was great!! Not to mention Dr Hider was so wonderful. There was no wait, I didn't even have time to finish my paperwork before we got called back. They made my 7 year old feel so comfortable. We were able to pick out some cool glasses and walk out spending under 100. I can't say enough good things about our experience! read more

I have been coming here for over 20 years. Regardless of which optometrist I see, the service is always great. The staff is helpful and friendly. read more

The glasses I got from them are not usable and they are unwilling to fix them. I paid for an eye exam and new glasses, but was not able to see well from the new glasses. They tried to redo the lenses, but the prescription was still off. They were unwilling to re-test my eyes and instead offered to match the new lenses to my old glasses, but the resulting lenses do not match the old glasses and I still can't see. read more

Doctor Hider and his staff are the greatest! I had to cancel an appointment last minute due to a family emergency and had no problems with rescheduling. They are the best at finding frames that fit your face and are so helpful and friendly. read more

Great visit. Office staff was friendly, helpful and professional. Dr Huang was efficient and explained everything thoroughly. I chose two pair of glasses quickly and easily. I was in and out within an hour. read more

My whole family of 5 all went to Dr. Hider. I can not say enough about him or his staff, they are all great, friendly and helpful. We did not realize the full level of greatness though until our second daughter got glasses. The entire staff treated her as one of their own, she knew everyone of them and they always treated her with enthusiasm and kindness. Dr."Sage" as she called him, always had a way of talking to her that made her feel confident and in charge, and at 3, that was a big deal. When we moved from the area we once again realized how amazing this office truly was. We do not think that we will find service to match their's again, they always went a step above and beyond. read more

Dr Hider is great but they had my glasses sitting there for 2 weeks and no one notified me. I had to call in and ask about the delay and sure enough, they had been there all along. Pretty annoying when you spend so much money on them. read more

Laura, the optometrist who mysteriously "left" around the time of the slo office move, was the best thing about this practice. An unfortunate chain of events occurred that might have been corrected with open, honest, human communication. Never been treated so shoddily after 10 years as a loyal customer and had no one care enough to rectify it. read more

Dr. Tackitt has been great with both my 17 year old daughter and I. She is patience and diligent and does her best to find a solution to our eye sight issues. And she is very pleasant to work with as is her office staff. We just started to see her this year for convenience, after no longer working or living in Paso Robles. Thank you! read more

I have been a client at Primary Eye Center for a number of years. I would highly recommend this as the place to go for your eye maintenace. While all of the statements I see in other reviews are true and make this a very welcoming place to receive eye care, it is the demonstration of true dedication and calling that makes me get on the computer to write a review. In our family we have had two incidents now that have happened involving eye emergencies with children. The first one happened about eight years ago when my son had a piece of plastic fly into his eye. I called the office late in the evening and after describing the symptoms which were not dire, I was told I could bring my son in to see the Dr. first thing in the morning at 6am. I was thrilled with this as I knew the office didn't open until a couple of hours later. What a relief for my son and I to not worry about whether or not we would get in the next day, etc. Then recently my niece had something get into her eye while playing in the yard. It was the end of the work day, and after trying eye washes and everything else we could think of she was still holding her eyelid away from her eye because of the pain it was causing her. The office staff sensed our great concern and had us come by with her to look at her eye even though the office was already closed. We were so grateful because she would have had a very painful night if she had not been able to get in. My family was visiting from out of the country and this could've put a big damper on their trip, but thanks to the quick response and theis office going the extra mile-I now have one more reason to convince them to move here! read more

My husband and I have had exlempary care and service at Primary Eyecare in Atascadero. The reception staff is friendly and efficient. Our doctor, Dr. Imoos, is an exceptionally caring and thorough professional. We have enjoyed getting to know her and appreciate that she takes time to explain exactly what the examination is for..and takes time to answer any of our questions. We highly recommend Primary Eyecare Center. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Houghtaling read more

I have been coming to this office for years to see Dr Cormier. When she retired, she left my husband and I in the capable hands of Dr Tackett. She and the staff at Primary Eyecare Center are the best! read more

I've been going to Primary Eye Care center for a few years now. I was referred by both friends and family. The office is always kept clean, the staff always friendly, and I'm usually in and out in a timely manner. I see Dr. Hider. He has always been great in a personal and professional manner. Always addresses my concerns and takes time to make sure I understand what he is talking about, even drawing pictures to help it make sense. He is also really great with kids as clients. read more

I highly recommend Primary Eye Care to anyone seeking quality service from a genuinely caring staff. They make sure you are well taken care of from the moment you walk in the door. Appointments occur as scheduled, and they take the time to educate you about the health of your eyes through every step of the exam. Dr. Hider does a marvelous job explaining the current state of your vision as well as what he's monitoring to ensure an optimal future state. Primary Eye Care has a wide selection of frames to choose from and is great at helping you find the look you want (even if you don't particularly like wearing glasses). I actually bought my last pair of non-prescription sunglasses from them because their selection was larger than what I saw at Sunglass Hut! read more