Saw the 5-star rating on Yelp with a handful of reviews. They definitely delivered! Due for my yearly eye exam and not wanting to drive far away from home to get it, I decided to look for an optometrist closer to me. I came across this place and after reading the reviews, I decided to give it a shot. Communication started via email by inquiring if they accept my insurance. They do, and they advised me when on the soonest I could make an appointment (when my 1 year since the last appointment is reached). I went ahead and made an appointment for my comprehensive eye exam and they emailed me the necessary forms (new patient, etc.) to complete prior to my appointment day. Reponse time was quick! Fast forward to appointment day (today). I walked in and was greeted by a friendly person at the desk who accepted my completed forms. I waited for a short period of time then I was called up to do the usual testing (peripheral vision, etc.) on the machines. She also did a iWellness Retina Exam (optional, additional fee, pretty cool to see a cross section of your eyeballs) to assess the health of my eye. I didn't catch her name, but the person who helped me was very friendly and helped me feel at ease. Once the tests were done, I was walked over to the neighboring room for the comprehensive eye exam with the optometrist. The optometrist who saw me, Sophia, was awesome! She's very knowledgeable (as she should be) and answered all the questions that I had. She provided helpful information to take care of my eyes and my Meibomian glands. Thorough, friendly, and professional are just a few of the many words that could describe her. I can imagine parking might be difficult during lunch time on the weekdays, but anytime before or after should be OK. They are closed every Sunday and tuesday. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a forever optometrist! read more

I've been going to Concourse forever and Dr. Julie Chen is the best. She genuinely cares and we always have a great chat. I trust her evaluations and referrals. She will be my optometrist forever. The front staff is friendly. The eye glass selection is varied. There is dedicated parking in front of the store just in case there is no parking in the lot during peak hours. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Dr. Julie Chen is very thorough and professional. She takes her time to ask you questions about your health & any concerns you have with your vision. Her staff is very friendly and helpful. I would gladly recommend them to any of my friends & family. read more

The ladies in the front desk were a lot of help. The doctor was friendly and respectful.

Wonderful experience getting the full comprehensive eye exam by Dr. Chen and with the help of staff member Elizabeth. I'm 44 years old and wanted to get the eyes checked out. I went for all the testing they offered to get the full scoop on my eyes. Results came back 20/20, yay. Dr. Chen was very kind, easy to talk to, she had a very calm yet confident demeanor that help put me at ease. If at anytime I had a question she was very open and a great listener. I really could not of asked for a better experience overall. Elizabeth helped with the key testing early on and followed all the diagnostics that they had, it was actually kinda fun tbh. Facility was clean, parking was a breeze with the parking spot reserved for the Optometry but if you do go during peak lunch hour def give yourself some time to find parking because it can get a bit tricky. Thank you Dr. Chen and staff for a nice experience, I can now see why the reviews are top notch. It's all true! :) read more

Concourse Optometry - Dr. Chen 2 thumbs up! - Optometrists Near Me - Irvine, California

I was bummed when I moved and had to find a new eye doctor. Luckily I saw the great reviews for Concourse Optometry and they were right! Dr. Chen is really nice and takes the time to discuss various options. You can either call or book your appointment online. I appreciate that they will check your insurance prior to your exam, and will alert you if your benefits are not yet available. Parking at the TRADE center can be challenging, especially during lunchtime. Concourse Optometry has a couple of spaces in front reserved for their patients, which helps alleviate that parking stress. I highly recommend Concourse Optometry! read more

Was very happy with the staff and Dr. Chen exam was excellent. She took time with me and I did not feel rushed.

Excellent professional care in a friendly and clean environment. High end specialized technology.

Very nice staff and knowledgeable doctor. I felt very comfortable with the treatment and the prices are fair.

I love this place!! They make going in for an eye exam easy and effortless. They are friendly and efficient and really care about my eye health. Dr Chen is smart and friendly and makes sure to answer all if my questions. I've been coming here for several years now and am more than happy. read more

Dr. Chen and her staff are amazing! Definitely one of the friendliest and kindest offices I've been to. Everyone is helpful and makes you feel welcome. Dr. Chen is easy to talk to and can answer any questions or concerns you have. The staff also helped me find frames and explained to me what my insurance covers. Highly recommend :) read more

Highly recommend! Clean, organized office. Front desk girls are very nice and easy to communicate with. Dr. Chen is amazing. Very thorough exam! read more

excellent experience. everything from the front staff to the tech to Dr Chen herself. they were welcoming, professional, easy going. definitely would come back for all my eye needs. spread the word! read more

Now I understand why this place has such great reviews. The whole team is friendly and welcoming, and Dr. Chen is truly wonderful. She's very knowledgeable and you can tell she really cares about her patients. I had my eyes checked today and she helped me find new contacts and pick out a pair of glasses I actually love. She takes the time to make sure you feel comfortable and taken care of, and you leave knowing your eyes are in great hands. Highly recommend! Finally found an eye doctor I truly trust and hopefully one I'll be staying with for a very long time. read more

Dr. Chen is wonderful! So personable and thorough. A pleasant experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

I had a positive experience. The purpose of my visit was to get a second opinion on a prescription that wasn't working for me. I was given a new prescription, and this one works great. I'm happy with the service. read more

The staff is so kind and helpful. The office is peaceful. The doctor is knowledgeable and a wonderful listener.

Dr Chen and her staff are amazing. They are kind, care about your eyesight and eye health, and are not pushy when it comes to services, frames, or lenses. read more

Everyone at Concourse Optometry was incredibly friendly and professional from the moment I arrived. They have an impressive range of testing equipment, which made me feel confident that my eyes were being fully evaluated. The doctor was patient, attentive, and very experienced -- she took the time to thoroughly explain everything and made sure all my concerns were addressed. This was, without a doubt, one of the better eye exams I've had. I finally feel like my eyes got the attention and care they truly needed. Highly recommend! read more

In and out with excellent service. Dr Chen is excellent - helped find a new pair and fixed my older ones.

We have been going to Dr. Julie Chen for years. She is the absolute best in her field. So glad we lucked out in finding her!! Highly recommend! read more

Concourse Optometry has a Friendly staff who's always on time. Dr. Chen is exceptionally knowledgeable and empathetic. She delivers quality care with a smile and infectious laugh! Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Chen is an excellent communicator and takes pride in her job. The staff is extremely friendly and professional. Can't recommend them enough. read more

I was blown away by my experience with Concourse Optometry! My previous optometrist retired - I had been seeing him for close to 15 years! I did quite a bit of research to find a new office to go to and I'm glad I found Concourse. The office is very clean, modern, and well lit. The staff were very friendly when I booked over the phone and upon arrival for my appointment. Dr. Chen was absolutely stellar - I didn't know what I had been missing all of these years. The exams were extremely thorough. Some were the familiar eye exams we all know (looking at the red barn) but they also offered more modern technology to check your eye health in more detail. Dr. Chen reviewed all of the results with me - she didn't make me feel rushed at all, and answered all of my questions. She even asked more about my lifestyle and what would make sense for me for glasses, contacts, etc. To my surprise, she also noticed that the lenses on my current glasses weren't centered - this is why things always seemed slightly blurry despite getting new prescriptions each year with my previous doctor! I'm so glad I came to Concourse and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting great eye care! read more

My husband introduced me to Concourse because it's so close to home. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The wonderful staff makes a world of difference. Dr Julie Chen is the NICEST Person I've ever met! She listened to all my issues and really understood what was going on with my eyes and I'm so glad to be here! It's also nice that they can schedule Saturday appts for people like myself who work and can't make it in. I looked forward to continuing my relationship with them! I loved my old location, but it was just too far for me to continue going to. It's definitely a bonus that they are so close to home. read more

Dr. Chen and her staff are professional, courteous, and polite! Went in for my yearly eye exam and instantly felt comforted by the warm staff and modern atmosphere. Dr. Chen is very knowledgable in her profession; while she was performing my eye exam she concisely explained her process and findings which helps a hypochondriac (like me) feel relieved. I highly recommend this place for any optometry needs. read more

Dr. Chan is extremely knowledgable, and kind. I have been seeing her for years and have always been pleased with her and her staff.

Still coming here for the past decade! No one better in Orange County if you ask me. If you're looking for quality care in a clean, modern office, look no further. Dr. Chen is one of the rare doctors who you can tell really cares about her patients and is so knowledgeable about her craft. I'm a bit of a science nerd, so it's fun understanding what's going on with my eyes at a such a granular level. Come to Concourse Optometry, thank me later, and say hi to Dr. Chen for me! read more

I had an excellent experience for my first time going to Concourse optometry. All staff members were extremely professional and pleasant to interact with. Dr.Chen was so personable and provided phenomenal eye care and education. read more

Been going to Concourse Optometry for years, possibly a decade already. Dr. Chen is always hospitable, friendly, and attentive. Negligible wait time with an appointment, good service, billing is transparent. Contacts are easily delivered to your home, or to their office for you to pick up. read more

Great Dr. Great Staff No compliments to the parking situation at lunch time- plan appropriately. Nevertheless, I'll brave the battle parking arena to meet with a professional with whom I trust my eyesight. read more

They are very knowledgablle here and offer cutting edge services. Lovely sraff as well.

Dr. Chen is hands down one of the best optometrists in Orange County. She truly takes her time with her patients and genuinely cares, she explains everything clearly and makes sure you understand the reason for your visit and every step of the process. From the moment you walk in, she makes you feel completely at home, like visiting family who just happens to be checking your eyes. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the entire experience even better. Honestly, coming here is the best part. Dr. Chen is amazing, and I can confidently say I'll be recommending her to everyone I know. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Their front office is SO HAPPY. I cracked a random joke and they were all laughing. Monica did the exams for my 6YO. She's great with kids, so patient and super friendly. Dr. Chen was really nice as well. I see why they have been getting 5 star reviews! read more

Dr Chen is wonderful and will make sure your needs are met! The staff are friendly too!

The location is convenient and the employees are easy to talk to. It's a smaller clinic so there is a more personal feel to it.

Dr. Julie Chen and her staff were so great to work with. The whole experience was easy, professional, and speedy. What I really appreciated was that they helped me understand my eye health and did not push products, frames etc. read more

Dr. Chen and her staff are courteous, professional and efficient. The exams are thorough and I always leave confident my eyes are in great hands! read more

All the staff at Courcourse treat me and my family like close friends. Technicians are great at what they do. Opticians just what frames will look great and suit my personal style...I'm really really particular! Dr. Chen is the best, and is very thorough and knowledgeable. My entire family has been well cared for for quite a few years now. read more

Julie Chen is a great optometrist with a patient and warm demeanor and fun personality. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Chen right away! She shares her expertise with her patients and has an attentive staff. I highly recommend! read more