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Southwood Optometry

5.0 (158 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

By appointment only

Services - Southwood Optometry

Eyewear fitting

Eye exams

Laser vision correction

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Picha C.

Everyone here is extremely friendly and welcoming. Dr. Matt is one of a kind. My first ever visit, and the other few times after that, were great. Consistent service, and good atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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Donato M.

This is a new office for me. I have only had one eye doctor for myself and my children. So this was a big move for us. They are very friendly and professional and I immediately felt comfortable. The office space is very convenient and spacious. I think I found my family's new eye doctor. Thank you Dr Matsunaga and staff for making me feel so comfortable! Happy Holidays

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11 months ago

Always feel welcome and taken care of here, more than any other optometrist I've been to. Clean, super friendly and helpful.

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1 year ago

Great customer service! The dr is really kind and helpful and the staff is super nice. Definitely will be back.

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8 months ago

The appointment was efficient and everyone at the office is very kind! Glad to come her to get new ortho k lenses.

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9 months ago

Southwood Optometry always has excellent and super friendly service. I highly recommend!

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1 year ago

Dr. Matt and the staff are amazing!! They are always very attentive and thorough with my questions and care.

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Dr. Mat is awesome! He's super friendly and very knowledgeable. His staff is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend their office.

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Always amazing service! My favorite optometrist. Always very helpful & kind staff. Perfect for folks scared of the doctor as well :)

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1 year ago

All the staff were very accommodating and efficient. Love coming here! 10/10 recommend

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Dr Matsunaga is great! I highly recommend. I have been coming here for 2 years now and the service is wonderful

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I have been coming to this optometrist for years. He is the best. Very thorough and conscientious. I highly recommend!

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2 years ago

Dr. Matt and team are excellent. They are knowledgeable, thorough, customercentric and appointment availability is good.

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I've been a patient of Southwood from the beginning and the service is just great! The staff is friendly and Doc and is amazing.

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The nicest team of people! They are so friendly and low pressure about add on services or buying things on the spot :)

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Ask the Community - Southwood Optometry

Are you a MiSight contacts provider? Thank you

Yes, we are. Feel free to reach out for any other details.

How much for a consultation ? My insurance doesn't cover vision.

Please direct message or give us a call and we would be happy to answer that for you!

Hello. Do you offer services for Ortho-K contact lens?

Yes! Paragon CRT and Dreamlens

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Review Highlights - Southwood Optometry

“Matt is very awesome; he builds rapport, asks about family and also listens very well.”

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