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The Optician

5.0 (122 reviews)
Closed 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Noah L.

Karen at The Optician has been an amazing ally in my journey with aging eyes. I have been using her services for probably ten years now. The frames she sold me are vintage and unique and they are perfect. She even put another pair aside for me that she came across, knowing I would need them someday. When they need adjustments I just send her a note and schedule a time to stop by, which I completely look forward to because I really enjoy her shop and her engaging conversation. She's smart, interesting, good-hearted and someone I feel great about supporting.

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Great experience all around. My partner found the perfect glasses. Very happy. Thanks!

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The best. An enormous range of frames and styles and really extraordinary service.

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Absolutely best place to go. They are truly interested in your needs/wants not just your $$

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Their website domain expired. Are they still in business?

We are still in business! Our website has been hijacked, but we're working on it. Thanks for reaching out.

Do they take vsp?

We are an out-of-network provider. We can bill for your out-of-network allowances.

Do they repair eyeglasses?

Yes. Many repairs can be done at the store. We don't do soldering on site, however. Broken metal frames usually take a week to repair. Hope this is helpful!

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I am extremely impressed by the professionalism and amazing customer care of Dr. Poon, the owner of…read moreC2020. Here is why. I have an expensive pair of Swiss-made frames. It weighs only 2.5 grams, and is thus officially the world's lightest frames. C2020 sent it to the lab specifically authorized by the frame manufacturer itself, to have prescription lenses installed. C2020 also clearly instructed the lab to make no modification to the temples. Yet, (the lab technician must have been new to the job) the lab technician literally melted the temples into pretzel-like twisted twigs, something you would wear only for Halloween. When the lab tried to evade its responsibility, and attempted to argue its way out of it, Dr. Poon purchased new replacement temples to ensure that I would not get stuck with melted-twisted temples. Dr. Poon then personally adjusted the new temples to fit my head. Dr. Poon achieved a beautiful adjustment, because he was both extremely skillful and very patient. In short, you won't find a more skillful, ethical and professional optometrist than Dr. Poon. I have always recommended C2020 to everyone, and will always do so.

I love these guys. First, and most importantly, they are very competent. All of my prescriptions…read morehave always been excellent, providing great clarity of vision. Next, they have really great frames. I've bought some first class frames that were worth every penny. The frame selection is one of the best reasons to go here. That said, one thing I like about this practice is they completely understand buying inexpensive spares online, and they are super helpful. Finally, they are very Covid aware. When you are in a small dark room with another person, it's comforting to know that they are wearing a mask and looking out for your health.

Warby Parker Fourth St

Warby Parker Fourth St

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Fourth Street, West Berkeley

I came into Warby Parker feeling genuinely shaken after a very upsetting experience at another…read moreeyewear chain on Shattuck Avenue. From the moment I walked in, the difference in care and professionalism was clear. Mira really listened and handled my high prescription with confidence and transparency. She took careful measurements, explained my options clearly, and helped me find frames that actually worked for my face and prescription -- no pressure and no rushing. When I came back for adjustments, James and Karen were incredibly attentive. Karen's final adjustments made the glasses perfectly balanced and comfortable. The difference thoughtful adjustments make is huge. Not only all of this the glasses look great and I have been getting complements not an easy feat considering my high prescription. I'm able to feel like me in the eye wear that means a lot to me. Great job dispensing! My glasses were ready quickly, fit beautifully, and most importantly, I can see clearly again without distortion or discomfort. I left feeling calm, confident, and relieved. If you have a strong prescription or want to be treated with real care and expertise, I highly recommend Warby Parker.

The yippies of Berkeley strike again . Only on Fourth Street will you find hippies with money who…read morethink they are better than you...no matter who you are because you know they are crunchy still and drive an EV. I will never shop here again. I'd much rather deal with the folks of San Ramon or Marin, the Peninsula for crying out loud,shoot even dog eat dog San Jose; just not this location! Let's be honest here, Warby Parker isn't meant for the simple, "I'm using my vision insurance for glasses kind of purchase." Instead, it's a moderate to expensive store for fashionable glasses and it's meant to serve the markets they populate, I'm no fool. However, I do love fashion and didn't mind the à la carte style here, so we bought two pairs of glasses from Fourth Street's Warby Parker. When I found the glasses originally, I was in San Ramon and I was helped by a wonderful salesperson whose name I unfortunately forgot. Once I had my prescription I went to the Berkeley store, out of convenience; big mistake! Especially, since the first salesperson in Berkeley confused me and apparently herself with my prescription, (progressive), and I ultimately ended up with single vision lenses, Instead of progressive. Something I was told only when I returned to a second salesperson in Berkeley Let me tell you about this second salesperson though, cause they were quite rude and judgmental. In fact they seemed to assume I made my purchasing decisions based on cost. No, no, I made my decisions based on confusion! In fact even after a second salesperson and two opticians I am still unhappy and will make sure I go back to corporate with these comments to make sure I get EXACTLY what I need and want. The first optician was nice, but super fast and didn't say much; so I was again a bit confused. The second optician was more verbal but just as rude as the second salesperson. Other than that, Warby Parker is cute.

The Optician - opticians - Updated May 2026

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