My partner and I love Dr Jenny at See Saw Seen! Facility: Comfortable, spacious, clean, well lit. Gorgeous showroom selection of their own line of glasses, and they don't pressure you to buy. Location: lovely Hayes Valley with some free street parking and lots of options to eat/shop after Technology: I used to think state of the art equipment didn't matter for a routine eye exam, but it makes for a more comfortable experience, helps establish baseline images, and identify things otherwise easily missed so you can monitor Service: Easy check in and check out process at the front Appointments: Love the ease of scheduling appointments online and easy to get a hold of on the phone. Appointments are on time with plenty of time to ask lots of questions (which is encouraged). Saturday appointments are much appreciated. Dr: Supportive, friendly, calm demeanor, comprehensive and extremely detailed, takes a lot of notes to build a comprehensive file, good at explaining concepts and very patient Emergency: I had a tiny stray piece of velcro fly into my eye and I freaked out about it because I couldn't find the velcro. It was totally fine like she suspected but I super appreciate she squeezed me in same day to calm my nerves. read more

I had an excellent experience getting my eye exam here. The staff are great. Since the new patient intake process is entirely online and can be done ahead of time, I was able to walk in and immediately get going with my exam and was out the door at the end with just a quick copay, zero upsells for anything and received my prescriptions by email. read more

From the front staff to the doctors everyone is welcoming. They listened to my concerns with my vision and gave me thoughtful ideas and solutions. read more

See Saw Seen is a partnership of thorough eye examination services and fashionable eye design under one roof. I feel confident I receive the very best optometry services and always have my questions answered during my exam. What other office always picks up the phone or calls back promptly when you call? The website has each vision and sun glass frames available for your prescription with detailed specifications. Eric was helpful in suggesting a vision frame I overlooked and I receive compliments daily! See Saw Seen is a gem. read more

I saw Dr Jenny at See Saw for the first time a couple weeks ago. She was warm, communicative, and great! It was my first thorough eye exam after sensing my eyes were straining, and she walked me through everything I needed to know. My wife has been going to her for 8+ years and recommended her highly . I recommend her as well. read more

Everyone there is so friendly and welcoming -- you can tell they really care about their patients. My exam was super thorough, and the doctor actually took time to explain things in a way that made sense (no rushing, no jargon). We had the best conversation! They also have a great selection of frames -- stylish, unique, and not the same cookie-cutter options you see everywhere else. I left feeling totally taken care of and excited about my new glasses. If you're looking for an optometrist who's both professional and genuinely kind, I can't recommend See.Saw.Seen enough! read more

First visit here and I was really impressed. The whole staff was warm and welcoming and Dr. Yuen took her time with me and explained everything clearly. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Totally awesome experience, it literally takes an hour to with the Dr - very detailed and the final product was excellent - I'll be back for sure read more

Dr Jenny is great she spent alot of time with me trying to troubleshoot a tricky prescription. The rest of the office staff was awesome and my insurance covered the lenses. read more

Came by today for my appointment with Dr. Jenny, and I couldn't been more happy to have chosen to go here. Truly one of the best eye exam I've ever had. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and exudes such calm and joyful energy. The new location is beautiful and so much more closer to me. The whole experience was a breeze. read more

Everything went well! Great office and exceptional service. Prescription was just right. read more

Dr. Jenny is very nice and patient. My daughter likes her a lot including my whole family are her clients for various reasons, from annual vision check-ups to near-sighted treatment with contact lenses. Highly recommended! read more

I haven't written a recommendation in ages. I agree with everyone else who gave See Saw Seen 5 stars. I would gladly rate it 10 stars if I could. Both docs are so amazing! They are super thorough and friendly. And Eric who handles the running of the operation is fantastic as well Just be sure to schedule your appt in advance because they book up quickly! read more

Can't believe I haven't reviewed SSS yet! We've been coming here for years, even after we moved to the east bay. We'd make the trek back once a year for our eye checkup. Always a warm and friendly greeting from Eric (and if it's a school holiday, their cute and smart daughter Morgan) when we enter. The place is so cool, like a designer's dream shop. Everything is bright and airy, and so clean and organized. Dr Jenny is extremely professional and she is super thorough! She takes her time and their equipment is all very state of the art and modern. She tests everything and then goes through with us in detail, comparing what's happened with our eyesight, gloucoma, astigmatism etc. since the previous year. Their prices are reasonable and they even mail out our new glasses to us since we live across the bridge. We love them and can't recommend them enough! read more

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Dr. Jenny Yuen of See Saw Seen (SSS) and her staff are great. They are hospitable, punctual, and very communicative with answering questions and having cordial conversations. I loved that she accepted my VSP vision plan and my out-of-pocket costs for contact lens prescription was very reasonable. I also liked that she books Sat appointments. Her diagnostic remote control equipment is state-of-the-art and it made my exam very comfortable and quick. I have never seen as well with contact lenses as I have with her CL prescription and she was very accommodating with my preference for a prescription for inexpensive daily wear 30-day lenses vs more costly daily disposable ones. I really appreciated that. I also love the office's interior design with LEGO models that I'm sure her pediatric patients love and the nice design scientific optical medicine mathematical formula wallpaper. I didn't order eyeglasses from SSS so I am not sure how that service works, but she definitely had a great selection of frames. Overall, SSS has been my favorite optometrist in San Francisco and I will definitely return for an updated prescription. SSS definitely gets a well-deserved 5-stars from me! read more

I recently visited See Saw Seen's Gough location for an eye exam and the purchase of sunglasses. When I entered, I was quickly greeted by Eric; very pleasant and personable. My exam began with pretesting; wow, modern equipment. I have been to other optometry offices where the equipment seemed to be from the early 1900s; certainly not the case at this office. After pretesting, I was greeted by Dr. Zeng. She examined my eyes that day and was very thorough. Dr. Zeng genuinely cared very much about the health of my eyes and was interested in making sure I could have the best vision possible. When the eye exam was over, I was guided back to Eric where I searched for sunglasses. I explained to Eric the type of sunglasses I was seeking. Requirements: 1. Light weight 2. When I smile, my cheeks do not touch the frame I looked for 10 minutes and thought I found the pair I was going to purchase. Eric suddenly showed up with a pair of sunglasses that fit me perfectly; I purchased them. My experience at See Saw Seen was very pleasant and will definitely return. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Jenny for about five years, and I truly trust her care. She's consistently thorough, thoughtful, and proactive. At my most recent visit, she identified a cyst and promptly referred me to ophthalmology--something I wouldn't have known to look for. She also offered to review a recent lens prescription to ensure it was optimal, and her careful evaluation led to a change that's making a noticeable improvement in my vision just a few days later. Dr. Jenny's attention to detail, clear communication, and commitment to getting things right have made a real difference in my eye health over the years. Highly recommend. read more

Rarely do you see a 5 star rating and think it's completely legitimate. There is bound to be someone unhappy with something about the experience or outcome so you presume the rating has been curated. Thus, I scheduled my visit with a healthy sense of skepticism that it will be flawless, but I was hopeful that it would be better than what you'd typically get. Waiting for my appointment I got to read a bit about their start and my hopes waned a bit as it seemed like their initial business was oriented around pop up shows to sell frames. Well, after having gone through my first annual exam with Dr. Jenny, I can report that she (and the practice) deserves every bit of their 5 star rating! The assessment was the most thorough I've experienced (I've been wearing glasses for 30+ years) and I was never rushed or treated in a transactional manner. Big kudos to Dr. Jenny and cheers to the See Saw Seen team! I'll definitely be going back. read more

I love Dr. Jenny, Eric & Sue! Great practice & awesome frames!! The exam is cutting edge & thorough & great care goes into fitting the perfect frames! read more

Fave eye doctor in the Bay Area! Dr. Jenny was so kind and informative during my eye exam which I highly appreciated. Walked me through each step we were doing and even fixed my prescription that was wrong from a previous place I went to. Eric is absolutely awesome and so so helpful as well! Makes the whole place feel comfortable and welcoming as soon as you enter. One thing I enjoyed seeing was that it's a dog friendly place! Haven't been with my dog yet, but it's nice to know you can bring your pet inside if you need to pop in. The selection of frames are so cute and I genuinely had a hard time choosing which ones to get! read more

Such a friendly business! Very well run exam and they have a great selection of affordable frames

These people are apparently phenomenally busy, likely owing to their extremely enthusiastic Yelp ratings, and are accordingly quite difficult to get an appointment with, at least for a complete eye examination. I was nonetheless lucky enough to secure an exam appointment owing to a cancellation, and then stupid enough to cancel it owing to an important conflict which arose. Securing a new appointment proved to be quite difficult indeed, owing to my retirement-enabled traveling and their busy schedule, but I eventually succeeded in making an appointment and am most glad indeed I was patient enough to wait. Dr. was wonderfully competent and thorough, and quite charming to boot. She spent considerable time and furnished me with the most complete optometric examination I've ever had, and I've had a few. I shall furnish an update when my glasses are completed and fitted, but as for the examination, it could not have been better. Most highly recommended indeed! read more

I got my computer glasses, and I couldn't be happier! They are so comfortable and stylish--exactly what I was looking for. Dr. Yuen is truly one of the best optometrists I've ever visited. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, but she's also so friendly and approachable, making the entire experience enjoyable. Their collection of glasses is fantastic, with styles that cater to every taste. If you're looking for exceptional care and fashionable eyewear, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The best optometrist experience I've ever had. So much care put into making it an enjoyable experience. Jenny asks very detailed questions and listens well to get an understanding of where you are with your eye health. The staff are all super nice and works hard to keep things flowing. I'd highly recommend you to get your eyes checked here! read more

They don't take VSP SF Health Plan medi-cal though they are listed on gov't websites which I think are woefully out of date. The person I spoke with was very nice. I made an appt on their site and I was left a message within 24 hours that they do not take my insurance. So the reception people are nice, and they are prompt with reaching out. So they get stars for that. Just no insurance. read more

Dr. Jenny was so thorough and approachable. She tried several things and asked me lots of questions to make sure my prescription would be right. Eric was great at explaining exactly what my insurance would pay for, and they both offered strategies for bringing costs down. I really appreciated it! read more

I feel so thoroughly cared for at my annual eye visits. Jenny is so calm caring and genuinely invested in my vision and comfort wearing corrective lenses throughout the day. When we finished our visit she excitedly exclaimed "I can't wait for you to try your new contacts" in a way no one should care about my eyes except for me. She knows she found the right fit. She is one of a kind. I leave these visits and just gush to my husband. It's hard to imagine how she has this level of attention and care for so many patients throughout her day. I aspire to run my own practice the way she does (which feels nearly impossible). Our world would be a much better place with more people in it who care about humans and their skills the way that Jenny does. So glad I found her. read more

The doctor seriously cares about your eyes.She is knowledgeable, professional, and thorough.

Excellent, friendly and professional practice. My eye exam was thorough but well priced. The optometrist took extra time to show me some details regarding my retinal scans that was very informative and helpful. Plus they have a great selection of very affordable and contemporary looking frames--think Warby Parker, minus the hype. Definitely recommended! read more

I can't recommend them enough. Dr Jenny always hits my Rx on the spot. She explains everything clearly and is super efficient. Eric keeps everything running smoothly at the shop. Plus everyone is so nice and it's a local family business. I've been going to optometrists since age 6 and I can tell when there is a good one. read more

Dr. Jenny and Eric at See.Saw.Seen are awesome!! I first met Dr. Jenny years ago at a community fair, and to this day my family and I still visit their offices--both the Gough Street (Hayes Valley) and Vicente Street (Parkside/Sunset) locations. Dr. Jenny and her office manager, Eric, are fantastic. Everyone is friendly, responsive, and genuinely helpful. The customer service is excellent from start to finish. Highly recommend!! read more

Sue greeted me with a warm welcome and led me to a room in the back to conduct my initial eye tests. My husband found parking and waited in the lobby after Sue gave him the WIFI password. Dr. Jenny is like no eye doctor I have had. Not only is she kind, personable and caring, but she is also knowledgeable and patient, answering every question efficiently, including some details I never knew before (and I've been to eye doctors since I was in fifth grade!). The doctor and staff never once made me feel like just another patient asking the same old questions that they have to answer. I highly recommend your next eye exam here. The service is comfortable, friendly, unrushed, stellar and absolutely topnotch. Even though I miss my previous doctor (whose office closed after she retired), I am so so happy to find my new eye care specialist! read more

I needed a 2nd opinion before updating my prescription glasses and I am glad I found Dr Jenny. I went for an eye exam which was the most complete and thorough of my life. Dr jenny has incredible attention to detail, a lot of testing to make sure she's getting the right prescription to your needs, she takes time to answer all questions and explain all of your options and why's behind them. Overall, I left feeling very confident with my new prescription provided by Dr Jenny and will be coming back in the future. read more

My 6yo still loves going to SSS for his eye exams! Such a warm, welcome environment and Dr. Jenny is amazing with him. read more

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I'm writing this review to share my recent and very disappointing experience with See Saw Seen. I found this office after researching vision providers who accept VSP Medi-Cal and See Saw Seen came up in multiple searches INCLUDING the vsp medi-cal website. It's even listed on the Yelp page as accepting Medi-Cal patients. Based on that information, I decided to reach out and schedule an appointment. However, when I called the office, I was told that they do not actually accept Medi-Cal. I was told they stopped taking Medi-cal. I called vsp, Medi-cal and the site to see if there was a mistake and was told, "no you're good to go there and there is nothing restricting". This was confusing and frustrating because their advertising and online listings clearly state otherwise. For families who depend on Medi-Cal coverage, accurate information is essential when choosing a provider. It's incredibly discouraging and heartbreaking to see a practice promote themselves as an option for Medi-Cal patients when that's not the case. I believe that businesses, especially healthcare providers, have a responsibility to keep their information truthful and up to date. Misleading conversations creates unnecessary stress for families seeking care. I sincerely hope See Saw Seen updates their services and any other listings to reflect their actual insurance policies so that other families don't have the same disappointing experience. Transparency really matters, especially for families looking for accessible care. read more

Stopped by to pick up some new glasses & wouldn't you know, fell in love with some glitter cat eyes. They're so nice here, I actually look forward to coming in, even though it's hard to avoid buying something from their collection of reasonably priced frames. I mean, my new glasses are sparkly, couldn't resist! read more

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I can't recommend this place enough. They are extremely considerate and the eye examination was very easy and thorough. They also have a great selection of frames and walk you through what type of frame is the best fit for you. If you're in need of anything eye related this is the place to go! read more

Dr. Jenny was great. She took her time with my appointment (first time here) and was very knowledgeable.

I don't know how I haven't left a review for this place yet! This is by far the best optometrist experience I've ever encountered before. I've been coming here for years and am so grateful to have found a place that I completely trust with my eye health and also feels like chatting with old friends when I enter the door. Dr. Yuen is a master of her craft and is super meticulous with eye examinations. She invests in the latest technology and takes time to answer all my questions and I never feel rushed at all. She even helped me get my contacts paid for by insurance by identifying that my situation qualifies for that. Her husband Eric manages the front office and ordering of glasses and he is so warm and helpful. They have a lot of glasses options there but they absolutely do not pressure you to purchase anything. I will never forget that Eric actually hand delivered me my contacts order that had just come in right before I was leaving for a flight abroad. These folks are the best - I look forward to seeing them twice a year! read more

Leaving a glowing review for Dr Jenny and Eric because they absolutely deserve it. The level of care is without compare. We've been going every year for our entire family for our exams, which have been incredibly thorough. Highly highly recommend - Exceptional on all fronts. read more