Our family has been seeing Dr. Lew for many years, and she continues to be absolutely outstanding…read more A truly world‑class optometrist, she combines exceptional care with remarkable thoroughness--every visit feels unrushed, thoughtful, and genuinely centered on your well‑being.

I just had my first appointment with Dr. Lew, and she was wonderful, as well as her assistant and…read morefront desk person. Very sweet and welcoming crew :) The office is clean and well organized. Parking is ample in front, in Palos Verdes mall. Dr. Lew was very informative, friendly and thorough. She took the time to explain to me Ortho K, and why she supports it. This meant a lot to me, because my daughter is on it. And it was great to hear from a professional her honest thoughts.

I don't write reviews in a regular basis, but I totally felt Dr. Keener deserved it!…read moreVery close, friendly and focused on your best interests. I was given a lot more information about my sight and my insurance options than I expected. Roderick not only cared deeply about my visual health but also about what was more economically efficient in my case. He loves to proudly talk about his family, which I personally find charming :) I'm definitely coming back here every time I need it, now that I live in Walnut Creek, and so is the rest of my family! Thank you also for finding some time for me in the same day without having an appointment... I'll fix it next time haha!

Dr Keener is the best doctor one could wish for. he is very professional, he treats his patients…read morewith respect, and he always explains his decisions without being belittling or condescending. His stuff is also very professional and friendly, always helpful with schedule and reminders.

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

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.

Optometrist Chrystina Yu and her optical team Oscar and Wendy were excellent. they were efficient…read morehelpful. and Had patience with all my many questions. Highly recommend this practice . Also, parking and location is very convenient .

I love Dr. Wong. She is so nice and very thorough, explains what she's doing and why she's doing…read moreit, and really listens. I've had a recurring painful eye issue that's been driving me crazy. I recently visited an ophthalmologist with the hope that he'd help me resolve the issue. Long story short, he did not. Not even close. I explained my symptoms to Dr. Wong during my annual eye exam. She examined both of my eyes closely based on my comments and diagnosed the issue pretty quickly. I am so thankful that she gave my poor painful eye the attention it needed. I also really appreciated all the covid-19 precautions everyone in the office took. They went above and beyond to make it clear that all equipment had been cleaned before I used it, to wash their hands frequently, etc. A+.

Been going here for more years than I care to count! Whether seeing Dr Ruzicka or Dr Lacey, they…read morealways take the time to thoroughly review their findings and provide insights on what the next few years may look like as aging never seems to stop.

This review is just for my experience choosing frames and ordering glasses (had exam elsewhere…read moreearlier this year.) Picking out frames is usually a horribly traumatic and tedious process for me and I do it as infrequently as possible, but my prescription changed a lot this time so here we are. When I walked in, staff greeted me warmly and said to feel free to browse and let them know when I'm ready or if I need help. Veronica checked on me after she finished with other customers about 10 minutes later. I had found a few I liked but not THE ONES. Explained what I was looking for, and the second pair she brought me were absolutely perfect. It felt weird to not continue looking as it hadn't yet been two hours of misery (lol), but these were THE ONES. She guided me through paperwork, selecting options for lenses, thoroughly explaining how much insurance covers. Less than 15 minutes later I was out of there. I'm still in shock how painless (and even pleasant?!) that was. Will try to update my review once I pick up the glasses in a couple weeks. Thank you, Veronica!

I had an absolutely fantastic experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly…read morewelcoming and efficient. Scheduling my appointment was a breeze, and they were very accommodating. Dr. Zheng was thorough, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly, answering all my questions with patience and expertise. I felt completely at ease and confident in their care. The office itself was clean and modern, and they have a great selection of frames. I highly recommend Dr. Zheng to anyone looking for top-notch eye care!"

I found Lafayette Optometric Group through a frame brand's website and decided to visit to see what…read morethey had in stock. I was able to book an appointment by calling them directly. Once there, I was able to look over their selection and was also recommended 10 other frames that might suit my face. Customer service was great and I got my two frames with prescriptions in about 2.5 weeks. It was overall a straightforward and easy experience! They have a better selection of brands than some other stores. I would come back again if I need more frames!

I recently had a troubling experience at Diablo Valley Optometric Group with Dr. Michael Ottati,…read morelocated at 2255 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite C, Walnut Creek, CA. On April 7, 2026, I was denied an eye examination solely because I refused to undergo the Optomap procedure or sign a "Release of Liability for Internal Eye Health Exam", which I felt was being aggressively pushed by the non-medical staff. I've been a patient at this office for approximately 13 years, and I was surprised to find that despite my prior examinations, I had never been properly informed by Dr. Ottati about the requirements and necessity of the Optomap procedure while the doctor performed the eye examination. When I denied the service by the front desk staff, I asked to speak directly with Dr. Ottati about my concerns, but his justification for recommending Optomap was vague and unsatisfactory; he only said "it is recommended". What struck me as particularly concerning was the insistence from the front desk staff that I view a video about the Optomap (biased video by the product developer) and sign a "Release of Liability for Internal Eye Health Exam" in order to receive any services at all. This approach raises serious ethical questions about informed consent in medical care. Why is a non-clinical staff member pushing a medical procedure without proper justification from the doctor? To make matters worse, I later learned that my insurance covered dilation, the traditional method that allows a thorough assessment of nearly 100% of the retina, which is done as part of the routine eye examination (in my case conducted the previous year in 2025). I was denied the chance for my regular eye check-up even though, as later the my insurance company verified with Diablo Valley Optometric Group that the Optomap procedure was actually optional procedure. Comparing dilation (Tropicamide 0.5%) and Optomap is a choice between a traditional clinical "gold standard" and a modern, high-speed imaging technology. While Optomap is highly convenient, most eye doctors view them as complementary rather than as direct replacements. Doctors can see nearly 100% of the retina using the dilation (Tropicamide 0.5%). Dilation allows for a three-dimensional view and a more detailed examination of the extreme edges (periphery) of the retina and is covered by vision insurance. Doctors can only capture approximately 80% (200°) in one shot using the Optomap. It is used for low-risk patients who want to avoid the inconvenience of blurred vision, therefore is also helpful for children or patients who are sensitive to eye drops. Optomap is, in my case, an out-of-pocket fee ($39). Furthermore, the language in the "Release of Liability for Internal Eye Health Exam" document I was pressured to sign was alarming. It implied that without the Optomap, serious health conditions might be missed, which is misleading when dilation has effectively been used for my past examinations without issue. The reality is that the dilation method provides a comprehensive view of the eye and is also covered by my vision insurance. I wrote a letter to and strongly urged the California State Board of Optometry to investigate the practices at Diablo Valley Optometric Group. Patients deserve to make informed choices about their healthcare without pressure or coercion from non-medical staff. Based on the findings, I hope that the Board takes appropriate action to protect patients, possibly recommending that Dr. Ottati be removed from the VSP provider list. I am disappointed that I had to confront such unethical practices in what should be a routine medical visit. Proceed with caution if you decide to visit this office.

Love my new frames! Staff is thoughtful and attentive. The doctor is informative and walked me…read morethrough different health outcomes based on my eye scan.

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!