I was visiting San Luis Obispo and the screw for my frames fell out. I stopped by Michael's and…read morethey were gracious enough to spend the time finding the exact replacement needed to fix my glasses. They also would not accept payment the repair. I wish I was a local, I would most definitely use them for all my optic needs.

Christmas 2024. My son, daughter-in-law and infant grandson came visit from out of town…read more On the night of their arrival, she discovered that she had forgotten to pack her contact lens kit. Without the lens, she could not see. This became a crisis and threatened to ruin the visit completely. The next day was a rainy Christmas Eve. Many optical outlets were closed for the holidays. Desperate, we went to the few that opened (but would close early), in hope of obtaining emergency contact lens that would fit her prescription. Our hope dimmed after several unsuccessful attempts. Fortunately, Michael's Optics in San Luis Obispo was open, and welcoming. Even though they did not have the lens on hand, the staff went out of their way to call nearby optics outlets to inquire on our behalf. It was not looking good. But, incredibly, an outlet that they called actually responded with a 'yes', and we were able to promply pick up the much needed lens, with the correct prescription. This was*indeed a Christmas miracle. I can't thank enough the staff at Michael's Optical San Luis Obispo. They gave us valuable assistance even though they were only hours from closing for Christmas. They made no revenue from us, but they certainly saved Christmas for us. This review is written as a heart-felt thank you to the wonderful staff on duty that day. May they have a happy New Year!

This is an amazing eyeglass store I have been buying glasses from them for 15 years excellent…read morecustomer service beautiful quality and current product 5 stars

I stopped in while on vacation. They were so helpful and even fitted my glasses for me.read more

I'm new to the area. I found this place after seeing all the good reviews. I can now see why they…read moreget all the good reviews. All of the staff was so friendly and nice. Doctor gave me one of the most thorough and educational exams I have ever had. Definitely would recommend checking this place out of you are in need of an optometrist.

Doctor Parreira is by far the best eye doctor that I have ever seen in my 66 years of life. I have…read morea complex eye disorder and have been to many eye docs all over the country and Dr. Parreira is the most skilled at properly fitting contact lenses by a mile. She is thorough, professional, highly skilled, a great communicator and totally cares about the wellbeing of patients. I can't say enough good things about this great doctor. I completely trust her with my eye health and highly recommend her services.

Appreciate the time, care and competence shown by Dr Pariera and her staff. A very thorough exam,…read moreexplaining everything so well. Thank you!

I am so impressed with the care and concern of the entire staff of this wonderful organization…read moreregarding my eye health. They truly care about the wellbeing of the patients and go above and beyond expectations to help. Doctor Parreira is by far the best eye doctor that I have ever seen in my 66 years of life. She is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough with great energy and communication skills. I completely trust her with my eye health and am so thankful that I found her business. I honestly can't say enough good things about this establishment and I highly recommend them.

OK GREAT New eye Dr at Costco!!! KOVACH Optometrist Dr KOVACH is the best Eye Doc I've seen in…read moreyears and it's been years but he was HONEST and not out to string me along like other Eye Dr's I've seen in the past. Did everything to make sure my insurance covered the majority of the exam I paid for frames Glasses tinting etc.. AND I don't have to see him again for 1 year! Last Dr was every 3 months that's crazy unless somethings wrong. He saw nothing and I'll be Happy to return had an appt and it went really quick SO THUMBS UP 5 STARS! !! Nice Staff!!

Fantastic Costco Eye Care Experience in SLO -…read more Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D. This past Saturday, my wife and I walked into the San Luis Obispo Costco anxious and on edge. She'd noticed a new, growing floater and, after some well-meaning but alarmist input from friends, was convinced vague "flashes" (really just night-driving fatigue) might mean impending blindness or a retinal detachment. We called Friday. They said, "Come in tomorrow." No weeks-long wait. No HMO MD nor triage ER nurse gatekeeping. Just: Saturday, quick appointment friendly. Enter Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D., the weekend relief optometrist who doesn't take insurance -- and who just delivered the most thorough, thoughtful eye exam either of us has ever had. We both went to the University of Hawaii, which was very cool indeed. He just does the weekend and is semi-retired and is a nice guy who takes pride in doing a great job like in the old days. It feels sort of like Costco priced Concierge medicine in a way. To be fair, this is not the same as seeing a MD for potential surgical advice, but it does focus on ruling out the immediate need to see a surgeon. What Made This Different (and Better) Not a refraction mill - This wasn't about pushing new glasses. It was 100% focused on ocular health and our acute concern. Step-by-step, gold-standard eval: Detailed history Slit-lamp exam (used twice) Pupil dilation Retinal photography by tech Intraocular pressure check Multiple angles of fundus viewing Informed consent done right - Every step explained, risks/benefits clear, differential diagnosis walked through out loud. Bedside manner: A+ - Calm, present, zero rush. Made a scared patient feel seen. The Verdict: All Clear No bleed No detachment No urgent threat Just a benign floater + reassurance The Logistics? Shockingly Good Cost $125 total (includes retinal photos -- a $50+ add-on elsewhere, even with VSP) Insurance None accepted -- didn't matter Wait time Next-day, Saturday, appointment needed ER/Urgent Care alternative? Zero chance they'd dilate + image Pacific Eye / SLO Eye wait? 3-6 weeks -- useless for acute concerns Local Context: Eye Care Access in SLO County Specialists are booked solid ERs have no ophthalmology on call Medicare? Great. Spouse without it? Good luck. Costco? Open Saturdays, no gatekeepers, real diagnostics. Pro tip: While waiting 20 minutes for dilation, you can roam the aisles, try all the samples including AG1 samples (tastes like lawn clippings & is priced like Presidential Crypto), or just people-watch. Best bet Kirkland Multivitamins...not Gummies. Gummies are missing vital Thiamine, and Iron for the ladies....not to mention being low on most others. For some reason, random vitamins and minerals are missing in multiple formulations...so one can be forced to buy multiple formulations to cover even basic needs. Weirdly therapeutic.

Dr. Tackett and the office staff at primary eye care center went above and beyond my expectations…read moreat a recent visit. Being a first time patient, I was not expecting the complete care that this business gave me . The staff were professional and welcoming. Dr Tackett was compassionate, kind, and competent. She took care of me as if I had known her for years and not minutes- she solved an eye problem immediately and made a referral to a specialist immediately. I highly recommend this establishment. They are great!

As a patient of Dr. Immoos for many years, have great confidence. However, her support staff is…read morerude and untruthful. I ordered a pair of simple black framed glasses and they arrived with gold marbeling. They insisted that I got what I ordered. They would not let me speak to the doctor nor refund my $250 co-payment. To make me go away, I was provided a $129 pair of wire frame glasses and they kept my co-pay plus the insurance contribution. I won't be back which will probably make the eyeglass team very happy.

Dr. Blue was fabulous, I just went there today for my first optometry appointment in two years and…read moreI felt right at home. Truly amazing staff and an amazing optometrist could not thank them enough!

Highly recommend going elsewhere. Dr. Chang was great! Unfortunately, the front office staff were…read moreconsistently incompetent over the course of a couple of weeks. I was inaccurately told services weren't covered by insurance. Also, they stated not knowing the compound pharmacy information my prescription order went to or how to retrieve the medication, and then acted as if it was an inconvenience for them to find out from the doctor. They didn't know which doctor completes specific tasks such as contact lens training, so we were incorrectly scheduled with a doctor who doesn't do the training and had to reschedule much later. I asked for a school note which wasn't provided, so I had to ask again about an hour later. They also handed my young son his new eye glasses in the case and never offered to make sure they even fit him. Who does that?! Nevermind that we were never greeted while at least two staff members weren't even helping other customers, there were so many more specific examples demonstrating their level of incompetence and poor customer service. Again, save your time and patience by going elsewhere.

Glen Graham and his staff run a top flight operation. All kinds of great new equipment and the…read moreknowledge to use them and explain it all! The receptionist, Kate, is terrific on the phone and in person. If you need an eye exam and glasses - this is the place. Really, when I was done, it seemed like I was part of the family!