This place is way expensive. They charge you a ton for the exam then make you come back to try things on and charge you for a "fitting fee" which makes zero sense. I was charged an extra $60 just so I could try on contacts and say, yeah, these are good. Doctor is very distant and zero social skills. They do give a "military discount" but it's not much. The glasses are all very expensive. The cheapest contacts they have cost me $160 for a years worth after the discount...which is not bad but the cheapest ones hurt and are itchy. (I obviously didn't get these) I refused to buy glasses here (because of the outrageous prices...seriously, just go to Wal Mart or Costco...) so I asked for my prescription twice. Once over the phone talking to the receptionist who told me that they would call me back (never did) and then again when I left a message with their office during business hours and they never called. back. Absolutely fed up with this office. I will not be returning. I'm trying to order glasses online from zennipotical.com but I can only do that if they return my calls. This place is ridiculous. read more

I was told 3 weeks to change my lenses and it ended up being 9 weeks. They never answered my phone calls or returned my voicemails or emails. Every time I called to ask how much longer they would always say another 2-3 weeks. They lost papers, are low, have unacceptable customer service and have random charges. This place will only frustrate you and disappoint you. read more

I am still giving them 1 star (only because I can't give them ZERO). It has been almost a year since my original post and I have gotten harassing messages from them begging myself and my husband to come in and let them "fix" the situation. Along with some lame excuse as to why my contacts (which I can get every day at Costco btw) took so long to arrive. Not only am I NOT going to retract my review I am going to add to it and every single time they contact me I am adding to this thread. Oh and my husband and I both opted out of their email newsletter only to find they had somehow opted us back IN at some point... spam is not appricated, read more

It was my 1st & last visit! I visited on Jun 5. Till today Jul 16, I still have not got my prescription sunglasses. It is ridiculous! After several phone calls of following up to get my new glasses, and the explanation for the delay was it had to pass through very stringent quality control.... I finally went in after 4 weeks! To my shock, it was the WRONG color lens!! Again, it's back to the waiting period. I will never return after I get my glasses. I would NOT recommend anyone, in fact I say STAY AWAY! read more

If I could give zero I would. Unresponsive and ineffective staff. Have to give specific direction on how to charge benefit otherwise they would overcharge. Worst customer service I have ever experienced read more

Dr. Sethi has been helping my parents out with their vision/glasses since he was in Salinas. Glad that Crisp Vision is open in Monterey as it makes it easier for my dad to set up appointments right when he gets off work at DLI. He was able to diagnose that my father has previously gotten SMOKE in his eyes and now has to take special vitamins and use special drops for his eyes, something no other optometrist was able to tell my dad. Great work and my family will continue to refer others here. read more

I am very pleased with the staff and my experience at Crisp Vision Optometry. Dr. Sethi always takes his time in answering all my questions...in fact, I feel like I always learn something while I am there. From the convenient parking, spotlessly clean office, cutting edge testing equipment, modern office design, and great selection of the latest high-fashion frames, the Crisp Vision team easily keeps my business. read more

The staff here are great! So personable an informative. I came here to switch from my glasses to contacts and they informed me of all my options. They told me about the regular contacts as well as CRT contacts which are only worn at night. They gave me daytime contacts to try out while I researched the CRT lens. It didn't take me long to realize the nighttime lens would be much more convenient. I have now been with the CRT lens for a week and feel it is the best decision I could have made. I put the contacts in right before I go to sleep, take them out when I wake up, and have 20/20 vision the rest of the day! I feel like I have so much more freedom! I would definitely recommend the CRT to anyone who is wanting to switch from glasses to contacts. read more

Dr. Sethi is so knowledgable. My children and I love him and his staff. They also open Saturday's. They are so knowledgeable with billing. Definitely, very good experience every time we see them since 2013. read more

I never write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so as this is the worst optometry I have EVER encountered. We have very limited options when it comes to Tricare, and Crisp Vision was one of the offices that we were able to go to. Unfortunately our experience was extremely below satisfactory. I will start by saying that my son (who is four years old) has still yet to receive his glasses that we ordered over TWO MONTHS ago. Yes, you read that correctly. TWO MONTHS. In past experiences, I have always received my glasses in no more than two weeks. I'd call regularly to check the status of the order- if I was lucky enough to get someone to answer, I'd still never get a call back as promised. I cannot wait to be done with this place. Secondly, I understand the need for marking up products especially for smaller businesses. This office however, will drain you of every penny you own. My son wanted a pair of blue framed Oakley glasses and of course I couldn't say no. I wanted him to like whatever he had to wear on his face and be comfortable with it. The frames were marked at $170. I thought that even for a kid's Oakley frame that it was on the steep side. I decided that I'd shop around, and found the glasses for no more than $110- even on the Oakley website! When I brought this up to the unknowledgeable sales person, I was given the excuse that that was the price that they contracted with Oakley. Seriously? ..... Not to mention that they INSISTED that my son needed glasses for his very mild astigmatism. We were told he needed glasses to be able to "focus his eyes." They went as far as to say that my son would suffer severely and that I'd be doing him a disservice for not getting him the glasses he "needs." Dr. Sethi did not even seem certain of his diagnosis. After my son's exam, they sat him down right away at their counter for fitting. We were not given any options, not even so much as an explanation or a discussion about my son's vision/needs. I truly feel that this office is more concerned about profit than they are about their patients. After all was said and done, my son's glasses including lenses ending up costing almost $300. Fortunately we had secondary insurance which covered over half of the cost. Lastly, I'm going to comment about the lack of service. If you're going to work in a customer-oriented industry, you should really be providing CUSTOMER SERVICE. It seems that this office never answers their phones or returns your calls after leaving messages. They are not pleasant to work with- I'm almost certain that every single person who works there hates their job. You could definitely see this in the type of service (or lack thereof) that they provide. Dr. Sethi is very impersonal- and did not make any effort to make my child feel comfortable. I guess this is the kind of service that you expect when your needs and well-being are not their priority. They will do everything they can to convince you that you need something that you really don't. Please, spend your money elsewhere. Take your business where you are valued as a customer and as a patient. This is our first and definitely last time at Crisp Vision optometry. I truly hope that this review will save you from the same disaster that I've experienced here. read more

The optometrist, Dr Sethi, always answers all of my questions really clearly. I've come in two years in a row for my annual exam and I've come away feeling very confident about the high quality of treatment I receive. I'm far sighted and needed reading glasses for studying and I was not only supported in getting frames and lens, but was also helped with how to balance using my glasses (without further straining my optic nerve) and how to fulfill my responsibilities as a teacher and graduate student. Everyone in the office was supportive and very helpful. read more

Been patient for several years. Dr Sethi and front office especially Pria have been very accommodating and offered great patient care. Convenient location, courteous and make you feel valued. They go above and beyond in customer service and always keep me in the loop with my eyewear needs. I have recommended this office to friends and co workers. read more

The staff and Doctor are friendly and the facility is fine. That's the end of the glowing review. I was seen over three weeks ago and told my glasses would be in within two weeks. They have not called me to tell me what is going on. I have left three messages in one week and none of them have been returned. I finally reached them and they said they didn't know what the hold up was, but they would check it out and call me back the next day by 10am. 10am came and went, I called them instead and they didn't answer. Shocker... I will not be using this place again. read more

Very great customer service by front staff and Dr Sethi i enjoy my visits here will definitely recommend. I've been a patient here for about 2yrs and will definitely be a lifetime patient. read more

Dr. Sethi, Prya and staff are TRULY AMAZING! They exemplify excellence in every way, from patient care to selecting exactly the right frames for your face. My family have been patients here for almost 4 years and we have never been disappointed. We always leave knowing we have received the VERY BEST eye care. YOU ROCK, Crisp Vision Optometry! Thank you!!! read more

I've been to different offices and seen by different Doctors but this team is great. I'm not just a chart, Bibiana remembers me and my taste in glasses! I've never had a problem and they work perfectly with my insurance. read more

I've never written a Yelp review before, but given how the doctor and his staff handled my appointment today, I feel compelled to do so. I politely told staff that I had been waiting 30 min for the doctor in one of his exam rooms. No one came to check in on me or let me know that he was in with another patient longer than expected. When I told the staff, I was told to wait a little longer and that I was next. When the doctor was finished, he took another patient into the other exam room and followed up with her before me. I asked again, politely, if I was next and that it's been 45 min now. I was asked by staff if I could wait longer. I said sure, but that's not the point. How much time do I have to take out of my day for this? When the doctor came in, he did not apologize. After my exam, he could tell I was annoyed. He then gave the "I'm sorry. Not sorry" apology. He told me that he's sorry he's so "patient education focused" and that's why it took too long. He disregarded that I'm a patient too and I told him to at least respect my time. He then tells me that what is he supposed to do, turn away a patient that is crying because my time is valuable. Instead of listening to me and how I felt, he's pointing the finger at me. I was speechless. I didn't know how to respond. This isn't the first time that they've had me wait for long periods of time, but this is the first time that I felt completely dismissed. read more

I have had two prescriptions done over the years and the service could not have been any better. It was seamless during the entire project. I will be going back hopefully this month because I need a new exam and another pair of glasses. Thank you Crisp Vision. read more

Dr. Sethi and his staff are awesome! We have been going there for the last five years and they give us excellent service and they have state-of-the-art equipment!! This year I had problems with both my glasses and at their own expense fixed both of them for me, which is unheard of today!! Dr. Sethi is friendly and professional and keeps up with the current medical eye issues and information! I highly recommend them, they're the best!! read more

I called for an emergency -corneal hernia- and they had me in the next day. The assistant took detailed notes over the phone, and I could see that they retained and studied them by the time I came in. Dr Sethi was straight forward and listened to me as well as inspected my eye closely. The front desk lady was warm and conversational, which impressed me because she was new. I also received a discount for cash. The follow up was excellent and they did not judge. I will probably come here again once it's time to update my eyes :) read more

The staff was very cheerful and helpful and the doctor was great! I will definitely be back every year for my eye check up!

I have only been to see them once so far but I was impressed with the whole visit. The office is very nice and clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. They ran several tests and some I have never had done before so I thought they were very thorough. They are treating my symptoms first before the actual exam so I won't be charged for 2 exams. I am told they take most insurance companies. So far I am happy with my new Optometry Office. read more

Last year the office staff left something to be desired, but for this year's appointment my husband and I found the staff to be professional and courteous. Dr. Sethi is thorough and kind, taking the time to fully explain any and all questions we had. I would definitely recommend Crisp Vision Optometry. read more

Avoid this place if you can. The doctor is only interested in getting more money from patients. He would tell the patients through his assistants (not himself) that they have this or that potential problem to become blind and need to get a test (usually very expensive). I was told to schedule a test right away. Two friends had the same experience. One friend asked the doctor directly for more specifics. The doctor said, well, there is a possibility that you may be blind in 10 years. (doesn't everyone have?) Another friend went through a test but was told it was inconclusive and she has to go take another test. She ran away from this shaky business as fast as she could. If you need real medical help, stay away from this doctor. read more

This drs office is a really bad nightmare for me. First they refused to listen to me when I told them I was covered by VSP from my husband. They kept telling me that I only had a 10 percent off plan. I knew they were wrong and they refused to hear me. Then I ordered two pair of glasses that they said cost 1100.00. After a lot of work on my husbands part they said they would bill the insurance for their part and I would pay the rest. Well they charged VSP over 700.00 and told me I owed well over 700.00. That's right 1400.00 instead of 1100. We believe they screwed VSP as well as us. No reply to our many calls about this. Then just like everyone else has complained they charged me 125.00 to pick up my glasses insisting they needed to look in my eyes again. Never before the return visit was I told I would be charged for the return visit. No other eye Drs in California do that. It's total B.S. Just like others complain the dr. Does not even speak with the patients everything is done through the females working there. I will never use this dr again and would advise everyone to find any other eye dr other then the crocked dr sethi and his cohorts. These people are just bad. I would have given no stars but that was not an option read more

I've delt with this place for about two years. They won't tell you your prescription, every time I show up, I owe some amount of money even after I was caught up a year before. They won't contact you when your glasses arrive to pick then up after they say they will. Their administration practices are horrible. Billing takes forever to process. read more

This is sad I am not wanting to give any stars for this company ,but had to .To warn everyone about them. I will no longer have my family going back to Crisp Vision. They don't stand behind the product they sell. They do try to just get more money from you instead of caring for your vision . I took my mom in and they basically told us what we all ready know . Giving her the same test that she has gone through with the same outcome and making us come in many times spending more money. We put half down on one of their products and besides it taking almost a month to hear from them well we saw it somewhere else much cheaper then they sold it for . We asked for a refund and they stated they don't refund for specialty glasses ,but other companies do ?!?!?! especially if you haven't received them or even seen the pair you supposedly ordered ? so we paid a lot for nothing. read more

My wife and I went to this office and were ripped off by unexplainable charges...We felt terrible by the way we were treated. They diluted our eyes and immediately demanded that we chose our eye glasses. Unprofessional and a rip off read more

Stay away! These guys are terrible. Impersonal service, overpriced and generally lacking in all areas. I have been here a bunch and they always seem to be in a hurry to take my money and get me out the door. I am working on my third attempt to have them fax and/or email(I have given them options) my prescription to me and another glasses retailer and they still have not fulfilled this simple request. The only time the doctor really talks to me is when he trying to sell LASIK surgery for $4000 despite the fact that I have said no on all my previous visits. Steer clear of these kooks. read more

The Dr. at this place (Crisp Vision) is very rude and needs to improve in his social skills. He has very little connection with his patients, and treats his staff disrespectful in front of others. I dont know how his staff stands his attitude (totally an a**hole). He charges way too much and is always looking for some way to bring you back for other unnecessary exams just to get more $ from his patients. I dont recommend this Optometrists to anyone who wants a job well done. (AVOID THIS DR.) read more

I wished I would have read the yelp reviews before going to this place. It was the most horrible experience that I have ever had to simply get a new pair of reading glasses. When I received my vision insurance from my employer I decided to go back to Dr Sethi as I was a previous customer. The receptionist asked me to fill out the forms and if I had my new insurance card which I gave her. Well after they checked what I was covered for, she informed me that I had the basic minimal coverage which covered only the basic eye exam which I was fine with. I was expecting a basic routine eye exam since that is what my insurance covered and they proceeded to give me a then whole elaborate non basic exam which I informed her to stop after realizing that this is not what I was covered for. I then went to the lobby to talk with the wife of the Dr and explained to her that this is not what I came for and then seen Dr Sethi for my reading glasses. I was then fitted for my frame and ordered my glasses which came out to over $400.00. That was a little more than what I wanted to spend but his wife informed me I was getting a deal. She was very polite and as I stated I have been there on 2 other previous occasions. After all said and done I was asked to pay my co-pay as well as the full amount for the glasses which I did then left. Well after 4 months I received a call from Dr Sethi's wife about a balance that was due that my insurance did not cover. Well I was quite surprised as when I was informed by her that my insurance covered nothing but the basic eye exam so what were they trying to do rip off the insurance company too. She was trying to charge me for the eye exam that I had asked them to stop and which they did, She told me that even though they stopped that by law they have to administer this exam or they can get sued. I asked her to provide in writing about this law and she refused. She then said that I was a very strong candidate to go blind by not completing this exam. I refused to pay for a service that she knew my insurance did not cover and they did not inform me that it was going to cost well over $400. She then said told me that I was responsible for $156.84. How they arrived at that figure is beyond me. I went straight to their office to confront them with my friend and was greeted with nothing but hostility from the moment I got there. After asking why she charged the insurance company knowing I was not covered she then said in a very hostile way that they will write it off. I have no problem paying for anything if informed from the very start but I refused to be taken advantage of. As a loyal customer, I will never go back to them because of the under handed way that they do business as well as being told never to come back. Well they asked my friend if he needed any help and he said that he was with me and she said that since he is with me to get out too. Dr Sethi immediately apologized for what his wife had said. BOTTOM LINE DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE AS THEY ARE VERY DECEIVING!!!!!!!!! read more

It's always a pleasure to visit Crisp Vision mostly because of the superior "one-on-one" time I spend with Dr. Sethi and his staff, especially Bibiana. His office is always clean and comfortable and he has state of the art equipment for his exams. He takes time to answer all questions and concerns regarding my eyesight and gives me his full, undivided attention. Bibiana is incredibly personable. She helped me try on contact lenses and was patient, fun and honest and like Dr. Sethi, gave me her full, undivided attention for as long as I needed until I was comfortable with my new contacts. I'm happy they are my vision specialist and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

The friendliness and warmth of the staff there make you feel you at home. Priya is one of the nicest women I have met. She is kind, organized and hardworking. Her husband, Dr. Sethi, is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and patient. I have been their patient for around 10 years and I am very happy with the quality of their service. They never rush when examining your eyes or giving you advice. They are professional and courteous. Top team of caring experts. I feel extremely grateful for their existence in my life. Did great stuff for my eyes. Trust them. Highly Recommend. read more

Professional staff, customer focused. Dr. Sethi was very thorough with my eye examination, he is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions, easing my concerns. As a result I was able to avoid an unnecessary and expensive eye procedure. Definitely going back here again! read more

Do not go here if you can help it! The actual office is nice, but the staff is unprofessional and they do not provide quality services. The optometrist is not very patient-friendly at all, and I actually had to go somewhere else because he botched my prescription. They rushed the appointment, and did not seem to care about any of my concerns. They have terrible management, and poor customer service. There are many places in Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel, so do not visit Crisp Vision Optometry! It's really a shame to have such a bad experience, but I wouldn't want it to happen to anyone else. read more

Knowledgeable and pleasant staff. Great doctor. I feel very comfortable coming to this office. I trust the care I get here.

Dr. Sethi has always provided great care for me. I checked in and was called back within 10 minutes. He was quite thorough and Priya in the front always has a smile. I've been a patient for at least 7 years I believe it is now. They have a great selection of frames and go over all the options completely. It is a wonderful office! read more

Still the best optometrist in town! I've had some complex issues, and Dr. Sethi has taken such great care of me and our entire family! I also love their choice of eye wear. Thank you for your excellent care, I highly recommend Crisp Vision Optometry! read more

Both my wife and I have been going to Dr. Sethi for about 5 years. Staff is friendly and Dr. Sethi does an excellent job tracking our vision history and answering all of our questions. Happy with the overall experience. read more

These guys are OK. They give a military discount and the staff is always nice wen I am there. There prices are reasonable and they always take time to answer your questions. The only thing I disliked...the last time I was in, Dr. Sethi was reprimanding one of his staff. I felt so uncomfortable and felt that he could have picked a better time to discuss work performance with her rather than do so in front of the customers. I really like Dr. Sethi, but his interaction with his staff left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall though, a good place. read more