It's been 10 years since my last review, so I thought I should provide an update. I now see Dr. Weiss since the prior doctor retired. Same great care and service! I changed practices a couple of times due to insurance changes, but ultimately came back to this practice because the entire staff is friendly and welcoming. Dr. Weiss really knows her stuff and stays up to date. She does not hesitate to fit multifocal contact lenses, corneal refractive therapy lenses, or discuss the latest myopia control options and how they work. Dr. Weiss takes plenty of time with each patient to get to know them and answer questions. I never feel rushed as a patient or as a parent of a patient. It makes a world of difference that she interacted with my tween and teen in an engaging and approachable way to make the exams enjoyable (and not just tolerable). In addition, her office has a wide range of sophisticated diagnostic equipment available. Parking is convenient and the practice has a welcoming waiting area with a vintage vibe, shared with other healthcare practices. read more

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Loved my visit. It was a wee bit hard to find but just remember it's in the parking lot BEFORE RSF Pharmacy. I especially love that my fave, Dr Witmeyer has joined this practice. She has the best bedside manner and is super thorough so I always feel like she carefully diagnosis my eyes, vision, asks great questions and makes excellent recommendations. The staff there is great, very welcoming, pleasant and professional. Nice waiting area and nice lens cleaners upon check out! A great selection of frames. Check them out! read more

Before I went to Dr. Lisa Weiss at Rancho Santa Fe Optometry for help, I was suffering from chronic headaches and dizziness after working on my computer. I'm taking online classes and I have to read a lot, so I was getting headaches almost everyday. It was awful! I've gone to regular eye doctors in the past and had already tried 3 different pairs of glasses, but my past prescriptions for glasses always made my headaches and dizziness worse. Eventually I would just stop wearing the glasses. My experience at her office was very pleasant and comfortable, unlike my past experiences at other eye doctors. Dr. Weiss picked up on my medical history of severe debilitating migraines and multiple concussions. She gave me a new prescription for computer and reading glasses and recommended a tint to prevent migraines. It has helped so much! Dr. Weiss also recommended her light therapy program to reduce migraines and stress. I started that treatment at home right away and it has given me a breakthrough. Dr. Lisa Weiss is an eye doctor I trust! She is knowledgeable and dedicated, exceptional among her peers. Since she is a neuro-optometrist, I think she is the best choice for anyone with headaches or dizziness related to vision. I highly recommend her if you need to get your eyes checked or have headaches from working on the computer or reading - and especially if you have tried other eye doctors who were unable to help. 5 stars! read more

I am so happy I found Dr Weiss at Rancho Santa Fe Optometry. Dr Weiss and all the staff are just wonderful, very knowledgeable and very accommodating. They have a great selection of frames and Alan is really good at helping pick out the right ones if you are undecided. read more

Dr Weiss is a doll. She is caring, thorough and takes her time with you. The rest of her staff is professional, friendly and knowledgeable. She has state of the art equipment and a decent amount of frames to choose from. I love the convenience of her downtown RSF location. I would highly recommend their services. read more

Great client care! Friendly, professional, comprehensive, convenient, on time. I feel well taken care of read more

The staff was great Dr. Weiss is fantastic. Took tons of time to work with me. Very happy with the service and the quality and the thoughtfulness of this optometrist. read more

Good staff, excellent Doctors. The frames options are great. I recommend reading more of them in their website. They could also assist if you needing vision therapy. read more

Dr. Christiansen is no longer at this office. She has retired and she is missed. I used this office for my eyecare for 15 years and never trusted anyone else and was never disappointed. She and her staff were always professional. read more

I travel all the way from LA to see Dr. Christensen. She is amazing and so trustworthy. After many unfortunate experiences with other eye doctors, I went to Dr. Christensen and will never go to anyone else. Her office staff is beyond helpful. They ship my glasses to me without hesitation (since I live 2 hours away), always help me find frames that fit my budget, and are professional in every way. I trust Dr. Christensen and know she is always honest with me. Last time I came in, she let me know that my prescription had only changed a bit, so technically I didn't need glasses, but my insurance covered them in full and I wanted a second pair, so I went for it. Talk about honesty! Try her office out. You won't regret it! read more

I have loss of all central vision in one eye and had surgical repair to recover the loss of central vision in my other eye, so I need to know that my optometrist has the technology and skills to ensure I stay on top of my vision. I previous was referred to a highly recommended low vision doctor and he completely mis-diagnosed the source of some of vision issues. His shortcoming cost me three years of not driving and countless other costs that were completely unnecessary. Dr Elizabeth Christensen and her whole office staff and setting offer the highly skilled and professional care I needed. I can trust that I won't be mis-diagnosed or mis-treated again. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, your ability to listen and your compassionate care. I highly recommend Dr Christensen and her whole office. read more

I have a tricky eyesight to begin with, recently compounded by the changes that come with age. Dr Christensen worked hard until we got my vision working. I can drive, read small print, read music, work on the computer, all with ease. Dr Christensen and her staff were patient, friendly, and very competent. I recommend her to all my friends. read more

Dr. Christensen is the only one who successfully managed my vision and contact lens fit issues; many tried over the decades but none succeeded. Her expertise changed my life in a great way and for that I am truly grateful. Staff members are friendly, helpful, and thoroughly professional. Zoey, in particular, adds warmth to the already friendly ambience of the office! I wouldn't go anywhere else and recommend Dr. Christensen to all my friends. read more

I really don't know how she has gotten high marks from so many people. At my first visit for my child, she was an hour late without any apology. Then kept yelling at my child who just couldn't sit still anymore. Dr kept yelling which was upsetting so I told her she needed to be more patient since we were patient when she was behind schedule by an hour. She continued to be critical and rude. Then the staff kept trying to sell me frames we did not like. Dr Christensen then said she wanted us to come back in two weeks since we weren't getting frames and prescription done there so she could make sure the glasses were done right. I would rather have both my eyes poked out before I ever go to her again. read more

Dr Christensen and her staff are beyond amazing. Each and every staff member went above and beyond what you would expect of them. I loved their personal touch, their knowledge and expertise. I can only say if you need professional eye care from exams to contacts or glasses, this is the place to come. Thank you all for your knowledge, patience, and time!! Joan W. San Diego read more

From the minute you walk in the door it is obvious that customer service is a priority...the staff are all friendly and kind. They do everything they can to help you feel comfortable and well taken care of. Dr. Elizabeth Christensen does more than just see if you need glasses/contacts. Amazing all-inclusive eye exam with all the state-of-the-art technology and amazing equipment to check not only your vision also your total eye health. Dr. Christensen stays up to date with research and education in her field. Dr. Elizabeth Christensen reviewed the findings with me in a manner that is easy to understand. I found her to be direct, honest, and friendly as she answered my questions. It is obvious she is knowledgeable and takes pleasure in helping her patients. My husband recently went to her and came home raving about the time she took to address his concerns. Plus, the time the staff took to find the perfect pair of glasses for him. Ric has received many compliments on the glasses. read more

Need an optometrist? Live in or near Rancho Santa Fe? If so, it is a no-brainer. Her office has all the latest tech, a friendly staff, and she is warm, friendly, smart and clearly explains everything. I always walk out feeling well taken care of, happy with the care and knowledgeable about my optic health. I recently had an appointment with her partner and the quality of care remains excellent! They take great care of my kids as well! read more

The best and most comprehensive eye exam I have ever had, and I have had a lot of'em! They have top of the line equipment and take their time to really check everything and explain everything to you. I have also taken my kids there for eye exams and have refereed them to several of my friends who were also very happy with Dr. Christensen and the staff there. Bottom line I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Friendly, inviting and professional office and staff make Dr. Christensen's practice easy to recommend. Equipment is state of the art, and assistants are well trained to administer the necessary tests. I have used this practice for a number of years, and am more than happy to recommend Elizabeth to anyone who wants excellent vision care. read more

I love Dr. Christensen and her staff!! They are always very friendly, helpful and available when I just pop in for something quick. When I ordered my contacts they came way quicker than I expected. They have a great selection of glasses and I have received so many compliments on the pair I picked out! read more

It has been quite some time since I have had an eye check-up and I am so glad I found Elizabeth and her office. Her team made me feel comfortable and lessened my anxiety surrounding my eye health. Elizabeth has kept up with the latest technology and it seems that she has made it a priority to continue her research/education in this field. I was relieved to find out that my eyes are healthy and Elizabeth gave great advice on how to keep them this way. I would feel more than comfortable recommending friends and family to go have their eyes checked out by Elizabeth and her staff. read more

I love everything about Rancho Santa Fe Optometry. Dr. Christensen is warm and caring yet very professional. I love that fact that she is always up on the latest technology. Everyone on staff is efficient and goes out of their way to be helpful. I have recommended this practice to many friends and I know that they re all equally happy. I just ordered the greatest pair of glasses. I can't wait to get them. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Christensen for ten years. Dr. Christensen is very thorough and always tries to optimize the quality of your vision. Her staff is friendly and helpful as well. read more

This team is very deceptive!!! I have one of the best insurance's available, and at the end of the visit was totally surprised to see unexpected charges on my bill and unnecessary followup appointments needed. This was not disclosed to me and have discovered that it costs me more money to use this optometrist with my insurance, than it cost me to use other optometrists before I had insurance. Completely deceptive! read more

We switched to Dr. Christensen from Shiley Eye institute for both my girls ages 5&8. The staff is so friendly, and the doctor was very prompt. Dr. Christensen was very friendly, thorough and attentive. We had excellent care. I'm looking forward to beginning our vision therapy with Emily. She was very engaging and helpful. read more

What an opportunist. My daughter has profound vision problems and I was referred to Christensen as a possible source of help, I took her in and explained in graphic detail what was wrong. Christensen said lets fit her with glasses first and then address the other issues. After she billed us several hundred dollars she told me she didn't have a clue about the problems I brought my daughter in for. In addition she didn't need glasses and has never used them. All she did was take the opportunity to charge for a prescription and sell a pair of glasses. How unethical can you get! Dishonest??? I think so. read more

I have used Dr. Christensen for several years for myself as well as my three daughters. One of my daughters came in and was diagnosed as needing vision therapy. We used her vision therapist with very successful results. Dr. Christensen is thorough and uses the latest technology. We have been very pleased with all the glasses we have purchased as well as with the care we have received. I have recommended her several others and do so without any hesitation. read more

Dr. Christensen is great!Her office is professional, staff are friendly, and she herself is very knowledgeable. Her expertise goes far beyond that of a traditional optometrist. She can assist with other eye issues such as dry eye, vision therapy, and other eye problems. My only complaint is I wish I had found her sooner! read more

Dr. Christensen is fabulous! I have been going to her since I was a child and she takes the time to discuss every test and the results in a clear manner. She listens to what you want and has never pushed glasses on me. I have totally confidence in her and her abilities. Plus, her staff is friendly and very helpful! read more

If you're looking for an optometrist, you can't do better than Rancho Santa Fe Optometry. All the latest equipment operated by a well trained and cheerful team make the service quick and thorough. Add to that a complete line of reasonably priced eye wear, and you have an overall great experience. A ten on ten for sure. read more

This is the first time I have gone here. I'm just a kid going into high school and she explained everything to me and talked to me respectfully like I was an adult and not just another kid. The staff here was very respectful and helped me pick out the right frames and everything. I loved going here and will definitely come back again. read more

I have been going to Dr. Christensen for over 20 years, as has my husband and my parents. She is always very professional and up to date on the latest testing and equipment needed to assess eye health and vision. The staff is friendly and efficient and the office is well run. I highly recommend Dr. Christensen's practice! read more

I visited Elizabeth Christensen six months ago and was extremely impressed with her thoroughness and professionalism. My wife is picking up her new glasses as I write this and I know she had the same impression. Our son, who has serious vision problems like my wife, is next on the list. This lady knows her stuff, better than any eye professional I have ever seen. As for fairness, for the first time in fifty years I am no longer wearing prescription glasses; cheaters, she said, would work just fine for me. read more

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Christensen for over fifteen years and have always been very happy. The office is well run, exams are through, and our questions are always completely answered. Dr. Christensen keeps up with the newest technology and equipment so we know we are getting great care. read more

Dr Christensen has always taken care of me and my eyes. Super friendly and always gets you the right prescription glasses.

We have been going to Dr Christensen for years. She and her staff are the best.

Dr. Christensen has been in business for many years and it shows. Her staff has grown (they are always professional and courteous) and she invests in equipment/technology so that her eye exams are thorough. The doctor gives patients plenty of time to review their tests, and she has always gone the extra mile trying to assess their needs. Dr. Christensen offers a full range of contact lenses and glasses. Her product line is not inexpensive - but there are other places to grab a "deal". Her staff is always accessible for "pop-in" visits to fix screws that have gone missing, to tighten loose glasses, and provide glasses cleaners. I have availed myself of all these services, and they come with a smile. read more

From the most simple to the most complex vision issues, Dr. Christensen's office is the place to go. I've never felt comfortable selecting glasses, but with Dr. Christensen and her staff I actually enjoy the process. They're extremely helpful, guiding me toward frames that suit my face and work well with my prescription. They took the time to help me understand the impact of insurance on the timing of my purchase, putting extra time into giving me quotes from various perspectives so that I could get the most value for my dollar. A couple of years ago when my son was affected by a rare genetic disorder that causes sudden vision loss, Dr. Christensen was incredibly helpful. She guided me toward the appropriate information and resources i needed to deal with his issues, and clearly knew more about complex vision issues than most optometrists (and even some ophthalmologists). I highly recommend Dr. Christensen. read more

I was referred to Dr. Christensen almost a decade ago by my daughter's pediatrician. My father is an Ophthalmic Surgeon on the east coast so I'm very familiar with what to expect from a good eye doctor. I have been impressed with Dr. Christensen's professionalism, bedside manner, attention to detail and the investment she makes in state of the art equipment to provide her patients with top care. Her office staff are lovely and attentive. I have recommended Dr. Christensen to friends over the years and they have been just as pleased as I have. My family has different needs - I'm fortunate to have 20/20 vision and Dr. C never pushes products on me. My husband is legally blind and she always provides him with the best of care. Dr. Christensen has a wonderful way with children so my daughter enjoys her annual visit. Dr. Christensen runs a very efficient practice so nobody waits longer than necessary. I recommend Dr. Christensen without reservation. read more