What I thought was a relatively minor issue, my optometrist, Dr. Ngo, referred me to Dr Goldberg. I…read moregot an appointment right away and here I am. I was initially seen by Sumaira, who took all of my intake information, dilated my eyes, and gave me several vision tests. She was very through and explained everything to me. A very pleasant person. I was taken to another examination room and I saw Dr Goldberg. He have me examined my eyes and gave me his diagnosis. Dr wanted me to return for a follow up visit. Finally, a pleasant fella named Matt took several scanned photos of my eyes. He walked out and I get my follow up visit. All in all a very professional visit to the doctor.

Ben, a staff member in the Walnut Creek office, kindly gave me a thumb drive with a digital copy of…read moreall my records, for which I'm extremely grateful. In my experience, getting those digital records is somewhere between impossible and extremely difficult. Ben figured it out on the spot, pulled in whoever needed to be pulled in to get the job done, and promptly gave me a thumb drive that clearly had everything I asked for. This is after more than three weeks of getting the royal runaround. THANK YOIU BEN!!!

Keep your appointment!!! everything is super sanitized and disinfected!…read moreI've had serious retinal issues and Dr Scott Lee at the E. Bay Retina Center has been treating me for the past six months. I had to go for a follow up check up today. Wow I was super impressed. They are taking utmost precautions and following very strict protocols for their patients' safety. There is very very very limited close contact. The outside doors are propped open, and there was no one in the waiting room. Every employee/doctor is careful. You are required to wear a mask in order to be admitted. They take your temperature upon arrival and limit talking . Dr. Lee only talks when he's 6 feet apart from the patient. They constantly sanitize the examination rooms and are being ultra cautious. I haven't felt that safe in a long time. If you are a patient here do not delay seeing them for important follow ups. You will be well taken care of in super sanitized surroundings!

EBRC is great! I must have had swelling in my retinas over the years and didn't realize how my…read morevision was slowly deteriorating. Dr. Alexander Dillon has been treating me for the past several months and the improvements, especially to my night vision are remarkable. I used to not drive at night over the years because it was harder and harder to see. He has brought my eyes close to 20/20 and improved my night vision substantially. I was out and very hesitant last night riving home, but my vision has improved so much its a pleasure. I can see through the gloom.

I think I found a gem in Dr. Barakeh. Warm, speaks layman's terms if/when needed (me, me, me), can…read morejoke/laugh, and most important, a seasoned and knowledgeable professional. He was very thorough, and I left his office in confidence that all is well. Now, the office, Walnut Creek Eye Medical. It's straight out of 1970. While you might find a more modern office with better equipment, I don't think you can find a better Optha, and the staff is totally pro. Recommend. PS. A word about the name, Walnut Creek Eye Medical, and the address. There are 2 other similar businesses with names that can be very confusing. So, don't go to Walnut Creek Eye Care or Walnut Creek Optometry Group. It's 1855, not 1844 as the other 2 are.

I have so much respect for Dr Barakeh for his professionalism , kindness, and competence. Always…read morevery patient with me with my multiple eye problems. The staff are very helpful with my appointments, always accommodating with a smile. And Nancy, Dr Barakeh's assistant always made sure that I am comfortable during the procedure. Thank you Dr Barakeh for your contribution to the community. Melva C, Alamo

Called to ask about an emergency visit today (7/7/25 @ 2:55 pm) after getting a chemical in my eye…read moreand was told they don't offer emergency care--despite what's listed. The front desk laughed and said, "Heh, Noooooo, we don't do emergency appts and I don't have anything until Thursday? You should try urgent care or your primary." Thanks for the advice as if I hadn't already thought about that! Off to urgent care at 7pm... ---I'm very glad I didn't just walk in. You might want to update your info.

Our Family have been with Diablo Eye for over 20 years, today both Myself and My Father had our…read morecheck ups, as always the service and professional establishment was great, But Kudos to Dr.Michele Lomelino, She was so Pleasant and Joyful. We felt as we were the only patient she had for the year. She also took extra time to make sure My Father's Concerns were addressed. The Check up went so fast because she made it so Pleasant. Thank you much to the whole team from scheduling to check in and check out. Awesome experience.

I visited Diablo Valley Eye Medical Center for an appointment with Dr. James Dowling MD who is an…read moreOphthalmologist. Over my adult lifetime, I have had regular Optometrists and Ophthalmologist MD's examine my eyes and prescribe glasses. My best results have always been with a full medical doctor, the Ophthalmologist with a MD. Having my last generation of eye glasses prescribed by an optometrist and fulfilled at a large HMO in the East Bay, I was not satisfied and rarely used the glasses. I became concerned over the possible development of glaucoma or the possible need for cataract surgery. So I decided to get referrals from other physician friends in the Bay Area and I was directed to the Diablo Valley Eye Medical Center. Dr. Dowling's examination was careful, thoughtful, complete, and he listened to my questions and provided more knowledge for me. I thought his presence as an MD was outstanding and I have every confidence in his office. The staff was outstanding and they moved me along with excellence. When I had my prescription, I was able to select the new glasses and lens with the help of an on site staff that was most convenient. Ophthalmologist's do urgent surgeries for detached retinas. The sooner the surgery the better for the patient. So sometimes your Ophthalmologist can be rushed into surgery and miss your appointment. Having a best friend who became blind from this cause, here is a little more information about it from the Mayo Clinic website. "Retinal detachment itself is painless, but retinal detachment warning signs and symptoms almost always appear before it occurs or has advanced. Retinal detachment symptoms may include: "* The sudden appearance of many floaters -- small bits of debris in your field of vision that look like spots, hairs or strings and seem to float before your eyes * Sudden flashes of light in the affected eye * A shadow or curtain over a portion of your visual field that develops as the detachment progresses"

This place had easy parking, clear and conspicuous directions to different buildings, and once we…read moregot inside the medical center, a receptionist sprayed hand sanitizer onto our palms, measured our body temperatures and verbally asked us if we had any coughing, sore throat or loss of smell or taste. I really appreciated all the efforts put into making sure people admitted inside at least didn't show any COVID symptoms. They also put a limit to the number of people that could be in the waiting room at once. So if a patient had more than one visitor, one of them could go in there with the patient but the other visitor had to wait in the elevator lobby. And the elevator lobby was not very spacious and had no seat at all. Therefore, I do have a suggestion for improvement though.... since in the waiting room there were so many seats that were taped off to indicate that they were not to sit on, and it would've been great if they had moved some of those chairs to the elevator lobby so people could use them. Other than that, my experience there was pretty good.

I cannot recommend Dr. Lim highly enough!!! 17 thumbs up!!!…read more She is a miracle worker. I was the biggest scaredy cat about getting my cataract surgery done. I have been wearing glasses since the third grade and I am extremely near-sighted. One of my biggest fears is losing my sight. Dr. Lim made me feel extremely confident about getting the surgery. She explained the surgery in detail and she offered excellent advice about the right type of cataract lenses for me. The surgery itself was extremely quick and painless. I felt like I was at a Laserium show at a planetarium and not in an operating room. There are a number of follow-up appointments scheduled for the day and week after surgery. Both Dr. Chan and Dr. Zhang were caring, knowledgeable, and friendly at these follow-up appointments. The Walnut Creek office staff is also wonderful, friendly, and efficient. Being the nervous Nelly that I am, I did call them more than a few times with my worries. I am now seeing 20/15 out of my distance eye. I can read 4 point type out of my reading eye. I feel I should be on a lecture tour, wearing a Super Hero cape to match my new bionic eyes, touting the wonders of cataract surgery with Dr. Lim. The only regret I have is enduring blurry and dimming vision for a year because I put off my cataract surgery because I was so scared. If you need cataract surgery, make an appointment with Dr. Mira Lim!!! You will be so happy you did. It was the BEST DECISION I have ever made in my life.

Mira Lim performed miraculous cataract surgery on my eyes in '21-22. She also corrected an…read moreastigmatism in my right eye. She is a one in a million genius eye surgeon with a manner so unassuming and a hand that is so calm and self assured, you pray that she is there whenever you go under the knife. Period! Her specialty is corneal implants. She loves what she does and she loves to give the miracle of perfect sight to her patients. I'm 77 now and one day after the surgeries my eyes tested 20/20 & 20/24. Three year later they still test the same. I'm so grateful to her! It is not surprising to me that she worked with Dr Vastine, the Errol Flynn of eye surgeons. And she was referred to me by Dr Litwin, one of the best. Don't even think about it. Get on her waiting list today.

I normally don't rate medical providers but seeing all the negative comments I almost didn't book…read morean appointment with the clinic, but trusted by PCP wouldn't steer me wrong. I visited the Pittsburg clinic and from start to finish an all around great experience. All the staff was friendly, professional and attentive. I was seen in a very timely manner. The physician, Dr. Wang was thorough and explained my condition very clearly to me, answering my questions. The building is older, with a shared waiting area, but it was clean and not overly crowded. I will be staying with Dr. Wang and their team for any needed follow up. I would recommend this practice.

Care is good but expect long wait times AFTER your appointment time. Always 1 to 1 1/2 hours.read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Lim highly enough!!! 17 thumbs up!!!…read more She is a absolute Miracle Worker. I was the biggest scaredy cat about getting my cataract surgery done. I have been wearing glasses since the third grade and I am extremely near-sighted. One of my biggest fears is losing my sight. Dr. Lim made me feel extremely confident about getting the surgery. She explained the surgery in detail and she offered excellent advice about the right type of cataract lenses for me. The surgery itself was extremely quick and painless. I felt like I was at a Laserium show at a planetarium and not in an operating room. There are a number of follow-up appointments scheduled for the day and week after surgery. Both Dr. Chan and Dr. Zhang were caring, knowledgeable, and friendly at these follow-up appointments. The Walnut Creek office staff is also wonderful, friendly, and efficient. Being the nervous Nelly that I am, I did call them more than a few times with my worries. I am now seeing 20/15 out of my distance eye. I can read 4 point type out of my reading eye. I feel I should be on a lecture tour, wearing a Super Hero cape to match my new bionic eyes, touting the wonders of cataract surgery with Dr. Lim. The only regret I have is enduring blurry and dimming vision for a year because I put off my cataract surgery because I was so scared. If you need cataract surgery, make an appointment with Dr. Mira Lim!!! You will be so happy you did. It was the BEST DECISION I have ever made in my life.

The friendly professional staff provided an excellent Office Experience. The examination was very…read moredetailed and questions were encouraged and answered. When I my appointment was over I had a sense of belonging. I highly recommend them.

Great doctor and surgeon. He did cataract surgery on my wife with fantastic results. She can now…read moresee 20/20 and drives without glasses. Her other eye was done by another surgeon with poor results. I highly recommend Dr. Gilbert for his skills as a surgeon, knowledge as a doctor, and manners as a good man.

I am deeply disappointed with the unprofessional customer service experienced today when dealing…read morewith an appointment for my employee. Our employee arrived for his scheduled appointment today, but his necessary translator did not arrive. When I called to resolve the issue and suggested reaching out to the insurance carrier to see if there was a coordination mix-up, the representative, Shana, became extremely aggressive and rude on the phone. Instead of providing the customer support we needed, she claimed there was no one available in the entire building who spoke Spanish. Throughout the call, she refused to let me get a word in. When I politely asked for her supervisor's name, she completely bypassed my question and hung up on me, refusing to provide any management contact information. I called back immediately and was connected with Brandy, who was very kind, professional, and helpful. She was able to provide the name of the supervisor, Denise Kurt. While I appreciate Brandy's excellent assistance in a stressful situation, the behavior exhibited by Shana is completely unacceptable for a professional medical office handling sensitive worker accounts. Management needs to address Shana's conduct and communication immediately

Selecting new frames for glasses had never been easy for me, until I met Erica. When I first met…read moreher, she was at a different location, and her professional yet relaxed style of working with people made her very easy to do business with. Then, when that office closed, I followed her to her new location at Walnut Creek Eye Care. And, should she ever leave, I would follow her again. Why? Because she is the best Optician I have ever experienced. She is quick to greet you with a smile. She will explain how your benefits will or will not work for you and how you can work within your budget. She is a fantastic listener and can guide you through the process of selecting the perfect color, shape and size glasses without being pushy, judgmental or snooty about your choice. In other words, Erica is a pro and a very easy person to work with.

I've been seeing for now. My experience with this has extraordinary. He performed cataract…read moresurgery on both my eyes and now I can see 2020 in both eyes. My only drawback was because I have glaucoma, I still have to wear reading glasses. Dr Rabin is very thorough and very knowledgeable in answering all your questions. His staff is very kind and helpful. I really appreciate Erica who took very good care of me with getting my glasses. Always willing to go with the frames I like. She too is very knowledgeable when it comes to insurance to cover your glasses. I especially like that the staff goes above and beyond to make sure you understand any procedure or medication you need to have. I highly recommend Walnut Creek Eye Care!