Roderick J Keener, OD

I've been going to Vivid Sight Optometry for my eye exams and I couldn't be happier. The staff is…read morefriendly and efficient from check-in to checkout, and the doctor took the time to actually explain what was going on with my eyes instead of rushing through the exam. The equipment felt modern and up to date, and I never felt like I was being upsold on things I didn't need. I'm very annoying during eye exams and choosing my glasses afterwards the staff and doctors don't care lol, they always let me take as long as I need to choose my frames. Scheduling was easy and wait times were minimal. If you're looking for an optometrist who's thorough, personable, and doesn't waste your time, I'd highly recommend this office.

My favorite optometrist and staff. Front office is super helpful and knowledgeable. We've been…read morecoming here for years and I don't have anything but good things to say.

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Insight Vision Care Optometry

4.7(61 reviews)

0.8 mi

Doctor is amazing! Everyone in the office is really nice and they work with you to make sure you…read moreget all the best prices l.

I love both of the doctors here! They are extremely personable and are open to address any…read morequestions I have. Last year, I had a horrible episode of floaters and was ready to go to the ER when I was reminded that my OD could have a look first. It was my good fortune that Dr Doherty was available to see me. He explained in simple terms what was happening and what I could expect. On my annual visit today, he again did a great job explaining what had happened and what may be to come. The attention to my care is very reassuring and refreshing. My only ask is for them to carry more specific Asian fit glasses. They few that are carried by Kate Spade are comfortable at all There is plenty of parking in their lot that extends to the back of the building. Their office hours are great too!

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WALNUT CREEK OPTOMETRY GROUP

4.7(240 reviews)

1.1 mi

I was so impressed with my first visit! The office has great technology for checking your eyes and…read moreretina, and the doctor took the time to explain everything throughout the exam. Everyone was friendly and thorough, making the whole experience easy. I left feeling like I received excellent care and would highly recommend this practice!

Got a Maui Jim polarize prescription filled for sunglasses, brought them in twice saying it didn't…read moreseem right, they finally tested the prescription 1+ year later and it was filled with the wrong prescription! They charged me full price (+$360) to correct their mistake because it was more than 30 days out. After four years with this optometrist, I will not be going back.

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Warby Parker Walnut Creek

3.1(72 reviews)

Stellar service. I couldn't be happier…read more I lost my glasses and urgently needed a few contact lenses to get me through the next few days. I'm not even a customer at this store, but they didn't hesitate to help. They offered me a free sample box of contact lenses that matched my prescription, no pressure and no strings attached. I had also checked with Costco, and while they had samples available, they said I could only get them if I placed an order. That would have left me without contacts for a week. This store actually cared and helped me when I needed it. Excellent customer service, and I'm very grateful.

Warby Parker has been my go-to store for glasses and sunglasses for the past 10 years, so I'm…read moregenuinely disappointed to say that my most recent experience has made me decide not to go back--not just to the Walnut Creek store, but to Warby Parker in general. My original order was entered incorrectly as single-vision instead of progressive lenses. After I contacted customer service, Warby Parker acknowledged the mistake and corrected the order at no additional cost. I received a new invoice specifically showing progressive lenses with a $0 balance. Unfortunately, the replacement lenses were also incorrect and I could not see properly through them. When I returned to the Walnut Creek store to have that problem addressed, I was suddenly charged $230 for the difference between single-vision and progressive lenses--the very issue that had already been resolved weeks earlier. What bothers me most is the principle of how this was handled. If I owed $230 when the progressive-lens reorder was placed, I should have been told and charged then. Instead, Warby Parker processed the correction at $0, and only when I returned because there was a problem with those lenses did they reopen the issue and charge me. I've spent an unreasonable amount of time trying to resolve errors I didn't make, including an insurance issue created by the original incorrect order. Customer service has since offered to refund $100 of the $230, but that still doesn't address the underlying issue: I should never have been charged retroactively for an order correction that Warby Parker had already made and documented at no additional cost. After 10 years as a loyal customer, this experience has unfortunately cost Warby Parker my business.

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Gagan Khela OD

5.0(15 reviews)

Dr. Khela is one of the best optometrists I've seen! I had LASIK a decade+ ago and started needing…read morecontacts a couple years ago (a combo of minor scar tissue, astigmatism, but nothing serious enough to warrant a touch up). However, I struggled for over a year because the contacts still left my vision a little blurry when doing computer work, weren't comfortable for long periods, etc. I'd tried out multiple prescriptions and brands and was burnt out, but I needed to renew my prescription and had just moved so I figure I'd give Dr. Khela a try, expecting nothing would really change in my contact discomfort. I could not have been more wrong - she is a phenomenal clinician / wizard. She explained exactly where my discomfort was coming from (astigmatism!), got me in more comfortable contacts, explained why having one contact for astigmatism and one normal might help, and masterfully explained why computer work was giving me a headache and had a great fix. Her experience working with hundreds of patients doing deep squinty computer work really makes her an expert on modern eye fatigue and her solutions are creative and adaptive. I didn't know it was possible to be this wowed by your eye doctor but eye comfort is so underrated and I am grateful to have found the best doctor!

Dr. Khela is a phenomenal professional, VERY knowledgeable and her bedside manners supersede anyone…read moreelse I've ever been treated by. It's one of the many reasons she is a standout and why I wouldn't recommend anybody else, but her. If you want someone to thoroughly care for your eyes, answer your questions and provide you with a tangible treatment plan...SHE IS YOUR GO-TO! As an RA patient with iritis, I had serious concerns because I was getting the run-around by other doctors about my dry eyes and blurred vision. I had to make an emergency appointment to see her and she took me in that same day. Dr. Khela took her time to assess my eye history and confidently offered an actionable plan that reduced a flare-up within days. Thank goodness! Despite having gone to leading eye care institutes in Los Angeles, Dr. Khela was the first person to actually take swift action, dive into my concerns with dry eyes AND get me on a treatment plan that brought my eyes back to being healthy. Anyone who gets to be treated by her is extremely fortunate. She's the best at what she does. Thank you Dr. Khela for taking the extra steps to make sure I had the best care possible and also helping me find a pair of hip glasses that I love!

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Gagan Khela OD - Need a contact lens fitting, but don't know how to put lenses on? No problem we teach you all the tips and tricks for safe contact lens use.

Need a contact lens fitting, but don't know how to put lenses on? No problem we teach you all the tips and tricks for safe contact lens use.

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Site for Sore Eyes - Walnut Creek

3.8(136 reviews)

1.4 mi

Such a terrific resource. I don't know how they are able to always deliver such fast, inexpensive…read moreand quality service in this day and age of paying more for less. As a contact lens wearer, I only need glasses for a brief time at night and again in the morning until I put in my contacts. So I buy inexpensive glasses here. Today I popped in with an old pair of glasses that had a cracked frame. In less than 10 minutes one of the staff had switched the lenses from the broken frame into a new frame - and for just $50. Polite, friendly, efficient service.

Rebecca is amazing! She is always super helpful when I buy my glasses or contacts! I recommendread more

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Target Optical

4.1(32 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great optical store, and amazing service. Always available, and responsive. They were available to…read morefix my glasses on very short notice, and also have a great selection of new frames. Thank you, Target Optical team!

Absolutely ridiculous paid extra for express shipping called everyday for updates because ups said…read morethey didn't have a package under the tracking number they gave me, just to call again after waiting for over 2 weeks calling everyday! They don't have an explanation all they can do is call me back. Insanely unprofessional.

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LensCrafters

2.9(35 reviews)

Very nice well stocked store with lots of brands and models to choose from. Gabby tightened my…read morecurrent lenses and gave me an honest assessment of my glasses without pushing for a hard sell.

My actual eye exam here was great, no complaints. The experience after looking for frames…read more... Wasn't great. The woman helping me looked bored. She didn't suggest any frames, and when I asked for oval or cat eye frames she just waived at a wall with only oversized square lenses. I went back a few months later to get a copy of my prescription. All that entails is them printing out a page. But lots of attitude because I pulled the worker away from texting on her phone. I don't recommend buying glasses here but if you just need an exam it's fine. Then take your prescription anywhere else

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Broadway Eyeworks Optometry

3.5(70 reviews)

0.9 mi

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I've been a patient at Broadway Eyeworks for many years, and I can't say enough good things about…read moreDr. Mock and the entire team. As we get older, our vision needs change, and this year my appointment turned out to be far more important than I expected. During my exam, Dr. Mock noticed a sign that prompted him to recommend I follow up with my regular physician. I did, and after additional testing--including simple bloodwork for Lp(a) and ApoB--I learned I have an inherited cardiovascular risk factor I otherwise would not have known about. Catching something like that early matters, and I'm deeply grateful for Dr. Mock's thoroughness and attention to the whole patient--not just whether I can read the eye chart. And beyond the medical care, the staff, especially Suzi, are wonderful. Choosing glasses and lens options can feel overwhelming, especially as we get older and our visual needs become more complicated. They take the time to ask thoughtful questions: How far away is your computer? What do you do all day? Are progressives the right fit? What are your goals? They don't rush you through the process or push you toward something generic. They genuinely work to help you find the best solution for your lifestyle and vision needs. Everyone is patient, kind, and knowledgeable, and I've always felt well cared for here. And they have the best selection of eyeglasses and sunglasses--I always find something I love. Highly recommend.

Broadway Eyeworks has an excellent selection of eyeware (including ZEISS lenses) + Dr. Mock and…read morestaff are hospitable and professional. They took the time to make sure my prescription is exactly what I wanted. We'll keep coming back.

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Tara M.

13 years ago

I would like to give Dr. Keener no stars but I don't think that's an option. He doesn't pay attention to what you tell him in your exam, his records are disorganized and sloppy, and all he cares about is bragging about his own accomplishments. And he is unprofessional and arrogant. Stay away from this guy! read more

Bill B.

13 years ago

I stopped going to Keener after he made an offensive comment to me about my teenage daughter being "hot."

Jane S.

145

4 years ago

I made an appointment, and as a result I saw keener. Get it? I saw? Keener? I saw keener.

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