Look no further for an amazing ophthalmologist. Probably the best eye exam I have ever had, and helped me find the perfect prescription. I now understand why he has such amazing ratings online. Thank you Dr. Cucher! read more

This is a review that is long overdue. I have been going to Dr Cucher for more than 10 years. Its been so long that I cannot quite recall how I found him in the first place but he has been terrific since I started with him. He has small office but they run so efficiently. He is thorough, personable, trustworthy, and funny to boot. He is almost always running on schedule, so there is virtually no wait for your scheduled appointment. They have a great selection of frames to choose from and are very helpful in selecting what is best suited for you. I stopped going for a few years when my insurance changed but after seeing what else was out there, I came back the moment our insurance changed back. I cannot say enough about how great this office runs. They treat you like family, which is not often found nowadays in any industry. read more

I'm a new patient here and they won me over. The doctor and staff are super friendly and nice. Dr. Cucher has a great sense of humor and takes the time to explain things and perform a thorough exam. I never felt rushed. I ordered some contacts and felt the pricing on it and the exam were all reasonable. This is a hidden gem on Westwood blvd. I will be coming back here for all my vision care needs. read more

Doctor gives a wonderful exam, very thorough, in a friendly and warm environment. The vision-assistant Yasmine pleasantly helps you with glasses and sunglasses options. She has such great taste and suggestions that the process is made inviting and easy. Contact lens options are available. I know you're going to enjoy your experience. You're certainly going to see better. May I please add that our entire family sees Doctor and Yasmine and feels the same way. read more

I can't say enough good things about this practice. Dr Cucher is the nicest guy and an expert in all things eye. Without a doubt the best eye doctor I've ever been to. The office is also great - they always make time for me during an emergency and the price is incredibly reasonable whether you have insurance or not. I recommend to all my friends who have all had the same experiences read more

I was referred to Dr. Cucher by a friend and I'm so grateful! It was a great experience from entering the door - no wait, a thorough exam answering all my questions and addressing my concerns (which were many!) and very personable - like you've known each other for years kind of comfortable! They also have a wide variety of frames to choose from, which is great for someone picky like me. Next I'm sending my husband for his eye exam & if our kids have our eyes, they'll be here soon enough. Highly recommend Dr. Cucher! read more

Dr. Cucher is my most favorite optometrist, ever! Not only does he explain every single task that he does, the importance of each test, and answer any questions you might have with the most useful information, but also he turns the boring and sometimes annoying eye exams to the funniest and an enjoyable one!!! It is such an amazing experience when you get the service that you need from the people who absolutely love their job, and Dr. Cucher is a great example for that! read more

I've been seeing Dr Cucher for some ridiculous amount of time (I want to say over 10 years) and still drive all the way from the valley, which he makes endless fun of me for. I am totally freaked out by all things eyes, but he's the absolute best (and blessed with the gift of a good distraction!) Most recently, I had to get contacts which was a true joy for everyone involved. Yasmin is the MVP and dealt with my insane whining for literal hours while I tried to learn how to use them. Somehow the most squeamish lady in all the land is now an (occasional) contacts user. They made the impossible happen! 10/10 recommend. read more

Dr Cucher is not only nice but explains things better than any optometrist I've seen in the past

Dr Craig's sense of humor is obvious. It's also obvious that he really knows what he's doing. He was fast and precise finding the right glasses for my son. He also helped him with patience and ease to navigate the transition into wearing contact lenses. read more

What can I say about Dr. Cucher and his company that hasn't already been stated? I'll try to give you the pros and cons, but it is going to be hard to find the negatives! PROS - Appointments are on time - They treat you like family - He has dry humor and I sweat from laughing - Connie is a boss up front - Catalog of glasses to choose from - Costs are competitive - Authentic as it gets CONS - Street parking can be limited at times read more

My fiance told me her optometrist is really great and that I should go see him...and hindsight, like my vision is 20/20. I should have gone in sooner. I really appreciated that they were still following covid protocols as my fiance is high risk. Craig is blessed with the gift of gab and is a complete joy. He talked me through a neat scan of the back of my eye and its health. I feel really great knowing I am healthy and in good hands! Looking forward to my next exam! read more

An amazing experience. Dr. Cucher and his staff are fantastic: knowledgable, professional and personable. My last optometrist had me convinced that only she could handle my complicated contacts needs, so I kept going despite constant upselling and ridiculously high fees. Craig got me fitted quickly for much less and I see better. I should have come here years ago. I recommend him without reservation. read more

Fast and easy! Craig is super friendly and I never have to wait when I come in. Now I just need to remember to go more regularly!

I've always been nervous about seeing medical professionals: 1) I have a low pain tolerance and 2) I never know what they will do to me. I haven't had my eyes checked in a while, especially during the pandemic and things were starting to get blurry. I hopped on Yelp and saw rave reviews about this place and thought, today's the day! Scheduling an appointment with them was easy, and they were very careful about spacing out appointments to make sure you have the whole place to yourself. I was grateful for their strict COVID protocols. Dr.Cucher himself was very friendly - probably the most personable optometrist I've had, and I've worn glasses since 2nd grade. He could tell I was nervous and explained every procedure we were about to do to make sure I know what to expect. This was the most pleasant experience I've had at any eye doctor. The receptionist was also amazing. Super friendly and helped give me honest opinions on my frames when I had a hard time choosing. Highly recommend and no matter where I move to, I'll always come back here. read more

I don't even know how I haven't written a review for Dr. Cucher until now. Shameful. Especially, since I have been going to him for over ten years. I wish I could give him a ten star review. He is not covered by my insurance and I happily pay out of pocket every time I see him. Dr. Cucher is such a good natured, funny, and thorough doctor. He answers all of my questions even the ridiculous ones like when I ran to his office thinking I had a horrible eye infection and it just ended up being allergies (**insert palm to face**). Needless to say, if you need an eye doctor...if you need the BEST eye doctor in LA you should go see Dr. Cucher! read more

Easily the best doctor's appointment I've ever had. So fortunate to have found this place. The doctor is entertaining, informative, just generally a lot of fun. Dr. Cucher would be great at stand up, the next Ken Jeong or Mike Wozniak maybe. If you need an eye doctor and enjoy joyful experiences, this is the place for you. read more

He is the most wonderful optometrist. Caring, thorough, and gives you the time you need.

This is the best optometrist I've been to. Zero wait. No unnecessary paperwork (actually, no paperwork: I handed over my drivers license and the woman behind the counter filled out a form for me). Dr. Cucher is very personable and knowledgeable. Unlike many optometrists, he does not engage in price gauging and his prices are reasonable. He seems to really care about the level of service he provides, and the woman who works the front desk is very pleasant and professional. Great experience. read more

Dr. Cucher and his team are amazing - I've been going to them for annual check-ups since 2018, and recently (on his guidance) went for a LASIK procedure. Dr. Cucher took care of all the post-op appointments to make sure I was recovering properly and was genuinely concerned with making sure I was happy with my vastly improved eyesight (I am!). Strongly recommend his expertise when it comes to your eyes, even just for regular check-ups! read more

I have been going to Dr Cucher for years, and he is always funny and entertaining but also gives me the what's up with my eyes. I cannot say I'm a low maintenance client, but he always is helpful and friendly and gets me in quickly when I need to see him. My eyes are also super finicky and particular, and he always takes the time with me to drill down to exactly what's going on with my vision, and lets me know what's realistic and what isn't in regard to my eyesight, which is helpful for someone like me who has not so great vision! Parking is usually pretty easy, I usually grab a free street spot in the neighborhood behind the office! read more

Dr. C. is a very kind, funny professional that makes getting your eyes checked a fun experience. Great "chair-side' manner and super nice. Fresh, contemporary styles and lots of choices. He and Connie make a great team and do everything to make a patient happy. Go here and you'll never go anywhere else.Plus he paints all his own office artwork. read more

I have only been going to Dr. Cucher since February of 2021 but it feels like he's been my doctor for 20 years. Going to any doctor is never particularly enjoyable but Dr. Cucher makes it not just bearable but fun due to his outgoing personality and sense of humor. His shop has a decent supply of some of the top eyewear brands available. I'm looking forward to returning and buying a pair of Tom Fords or Silhouette glasses. read more

First time to get my eyes checked since I was young. Dr. Cucher is super friendly as well as Connie. He explained everything thoroughly and proceeded with every examine just as thorough to made sure my prescription was the right one. From the minute I walked in, return customers were smiling and having a great time picking up their orders. That was a really good sign to see. Then after my examine, another lady was waiting for the doctor and she made a witty comment in response to his instructions to him. He replied back in kind and everyone was laughing. But when it comes down to business, he's professional and courteous. As we were waiting for Connie to finish with another customer to help pick out frames, he went over my vision health plan coverage and explained what was covered, and what I would get discounts on. read more

I've been going to Dr. Cucher for a few years now and have had nothing but great experiences. He knows his stuff, is very funny, and is a pleasure to be around. read more

What a wonderful optomitrist! I didn't know you could really enjoy getting your eyes checked out 'til I went to Dr. Cucher. What makes him great: * Sense of humor; puts you at ease straight away. Great personality! * Explains what he's doing, why it matters and what it means -- for the first time, I actually learned something about my eyes * Decent selection of frames -- and Connie has a sense of what looks good on you! She definitely has a knack of what looks good on each face style. I adore my new frames; so much so that I've actually started to wear my glasses to work (and before, I wouldn't be caught dead in my old ones). Note that they aren't frames that I probably would have picked out by myself so I'm super gracious for her consulttative help. I will definitely return to Dr. Cucher for my next eye exam and highly recommend you do, too! read more

Dr. Cucher is awesome! I switched eye insurance to EyeMed when I started a new job and had to find a new optometrist. I know two people who have gone to Dr. Cucher for years and highly recommended him. I've only seen him twice - once for my annual check-up and once for my first post-LASIK follow up, but I'll definitely be seeing him a bunch more times for more post-LASIK follow ups and the rest of my annual check ups. He is SO nice and friendly, with a great sense of humor! The waiting room is never crowded - I think I've been waiting by myself both times and Connie at the front desk, is also super nice and friendly! I usually park around the corner in the residential area - one hour free until 7PM. read more

So...not being hyperbolic, but Dr. Cucher and Connie probably saved my eye sight, at 430 on a Friday afternoon. Despite how much I really liked him, that doesn't change that I am terrible with follow up. It had literally been 2.5 years since I went in because I had contacts and glasses and my eyesight wasn't changing and...I'm not good at this adulting thing. Until one afternoon when I started seeing floaters. Floaters are normal! But I had never had them before. And I'd definitely never had them so badly that I felt like there was a spiderweb over my left eye that I couldn't see through. And, I learned later, floaters over the middle of your eye aren't normal. So I called Dr. Cucher. And almost chickened out of telling Connie what was worrying me and almost went a week before I saw him. But at the last minute I asked her if floaters were normal and when she heard my description, and pulled my file, she fit me in for a few hours later. Which is good, because I tore my retina. If I had to have one of the most terrifying experiences of my life, I'm glad it was in his office. Dr. Cucher was very calm as he explained that there was something wrong. He chose his words very carefully, so carefully that I couldn't google them and terrify myself that night. He also called his personal retina specialist and got me fit in for 8am the next day. If you're counting, that's a Saturday. I had some fun laser surgery the next morning and am none the worse for wear. However, I do spend a lot of money on contacts with Dr. Cucher now. It's only right. read more

I'm so grateful that I know about Dr. Cucher and Connie. They're such a friendly and caring people, who will do their best to make the eye exam such a pleasant experience. I've gone to Dr. Cucher 3 times now, and I've been extremely happy and satisfied with each visit. Definitely definitely definitely recommend!! Parking tip (since it's in Westwood, not the best for parking situations): you can street park on Midvale for free for an hour. (I'd recommend this, though, only if you're doing a simple regular eye exam, since it's limited to an hour) read more

It was an accident that I found Craig Cucher. Or should I say he found me. He came to my office to get a tax return done. I wound up going to him to get an eye exam and new glasses. I have needed glasses for over 50 years now and it is a fact that Craig is the best optometrist I've ever been to. Bar none! Most thorough and patient eye exam. Best technology at his fingertips. Clean, welcoming office environment. His sense of humor is just an added bonus. Do not go anywhere else. read more

I've moved around a lot and can honestly say that Dr. Cucher is one of the best optometrist out there. He is funny, interactive, and really cares about your eyes. He takes the time to explain everything that he is doing and what all the machines in his office are doing when he looks in your eyes. He doesn't pressure you or try to sell you anything and just cares. This was my second time coming back to him and he explained everything to me like it was my first time there. Highly recommend if you are looking for a great optometrist and are anywhere on the Westside. read more

I must say this was a real delight. Only my second eye exam that I can recall in the last 10 years. Made the appointment a week before and mistakenly wrote down the wrong time. I ended up coming in 4 hours later than when I was scheduled and looked like a jackass. Connie was so lovely and welcomed me right in. Luckily was able to squeeze me in before the 3pm patient showed up. Enjoyed talking with Dr. Cucher as well. He is such a character and made the experience very pleasant. Since these were my first frames, I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to see on my face day in and day out. So I did the logical thing and FaceTimed my girlfriend to get her opinion. Connie was super into it too and enjoyed the cyber call and trying to get me the right ones. Can't wait to pick up the frames with my prescription lenses. Thanks for the awesome service! read more

8 years of great care from Dr. Cucher. Always kind, funny and professional even during Covid 19. He's the best! read more

Craig J Cucher, OD - Optometrists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's been a couple of years since my last eye appointment in the Bay Area, so I've been looking for a new optometrist in the Westwood area. Dr. Cucher was awesome - I had a great experience updating my prescription, and I would definitely recommend seeing him for any eye problems. He's super friendly, and my appointment was quick and organized. read more

A little nervous about finding a new eye-doctor in a new town, and with the vision in the ol' peepers fading fast, I turned to Yelp! to help me find an OD who was OK. Ratings were important, but distance to my home was too, as I couldn't see too well ;) Fast forward to the day of the appointment, I found easy street parking, and walked right into Dr. Cucher's office. I was greeted by a friendly receptionist. I was the only patient in the office at the time, and was helped shortly after filling out the requisite paperwork. Next, into the exam room where Dr. Cucher made me feel very comfortable and even cracked jokes. He answered all of my questions patiently and knowledgeably (I had quite a few), even reassuring me that my vision wasn't that bad, even though my prescription had changed a little. I settled on purchasing some contacts, which Dr. Cucher had a rebate from the manufacturer that he explained to me how to obtain. This was much appreciated and saved me a bit of money. Overall a great experience. read more

Seriously! I'm beginning to loose faith in Yelp reviews. After reading the rave reviews for this Optometrist's Office, I decided to go out of my way for a visit. Dr. Cucher was very nice and took the time to answer all my questions. I did not feel rushed at all, as I usually do during eye exams, hence the 2-star rating instead of 1-star. Now for the reason why Cucher's professionalism did not out weight the rest of my experience. First, I was charged $38 for a contact lens exam and fitting, on top of my eye exam copay. Maybe I'm wrong, but I would assume contact lens should be involved somehow in a contact lens exam. I was not wearing any nor did the doctor have me put any on, so he could ensure that my prescription was correct. I simply told the doctor what my last prescription was. When I asked about this charge I was told that it was for the privilege of having a contact lens prescription written and that without my insurance it would have cost me $115 (you got to be kidding me). Second, I picked up my glasses and upon driving home that night, I noticed that I was experiencing significant glare after paying for the premium anti-glare coating. I took them back into the office and they told me that they can't fathom why, but would send them back into the lab and have them redone. A week and a half later I have picked up my glasses again. Wish me luck, as I wish you luck if you choose to go to this office. I know it is just $38 and the lens making process isn't perfect, but I can't help feel like I was ripped off. I hate that feeling. read more

Love it here. First of all, Connie is awesome on the phone. Trying to help you understand what works and trying to find you a good date for appointment etc. Then.. Dr Cucher himself is AWESOME! I have been wearing glasses/contacts since 2000 and I have had about 20 eye exams over the years. A few of them stood out and my first one with Dr. Cucher definitely does. He is a listener. He tries to remove any anxiety one might have when doing the eye exam. He explains what problems you might have. And above everything, he does all this in a nice warm, friendly manner. I found myself having a big smile all the time when I was there. Dr. Cucher also helped me find the best deal for my contacts and tried to find out other ways to make the whole process cheap. I am relatively new to LA, (moved only in April 2016) and I am relieved that i have found the optometrist I will keep going back to. Highly recommend the place. Check it out! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Feigenbaum since like 1989. Dr. Cucher started about seven years ago or so, and become the sole doctor here about two years ago when Dr. Feigenbaum retired. Dr. Cucher apparently has problems letting go, because Dr. Feigenbaum's name is still on the front window and his plaques are still all over the walls. When I need to find the phone number I always forget Dr. Cucher's name and just search for "feigenbaum westwood" and sure enough it always comes up. Dr. Cucher is actually way friendlier than Dr. Feigenbaum ever was and I like him a lot. Unfortunately he can't work miracles, and my eyes still suck, but at least going to eye exams isn't like a dreadful experience. Connie is very nice indeed and I think she's been working there forever. Wednesday is the day they're closed (see first review). I always forget too. My only complaint is that I wish I still had vision insurance. But that's not Dr. Cucher's fault. read more

Disclaimer: Craig is my neighbor! But I will refer to him as Dr. Cucher in this very official yelp review as a patient. You should know that a great neighbor (who is also an awesome painter, check out those 2 painting on the wall in his office!) makes for a great optometrist though. Funny story to note - one day my friend came over to hang out and I asked her if she did anything exciting that week as we're leaving my complex. She immediately tells me, "Oh I went to this awesome optometrist in your hood, Dr. Cucher!" She had no idea he was my neighbor til then, so if the highlight of her week was going to his office that has to mean something! The one thing I always dread at eye check ups is getting the eye pressure reading cause it's always the blue light or the scary poof of air, but Dr. Cucher has a new machine that that makes the poof less scary. The check up was also a lot more comprehensive than what I've gotten in the past with doctors who rush you in and out. Something neat about the office is the long exam room - normally exam rooms are small spaces with the illusion of distance, but Dr. Cucher's room is true to form. He also gives details about what's going on with your eyes step by step so you're not left in the dark :) There's 1-hour free parking in the residential street behind the office too. read more

Dr. Cucher is the best! My boyfriend and I have gone to him a few times and both agree that he is very professional yet hilarious. He doesn't rush you, and takes the time to make sure you're comfortable and know what's going on. His assistant Connie is also very friendly, funny, and efficient. She always makes sure to call you back if she's busy, and carefully explains your benefits. I'd highly recommend everyone to get their eyes and prescriptions taken care of here. An added bonus here is - the eye pressure test machine is new and updated, so you won't feel like the puff of air is going to knock your eye out of its socket! read more