I had such a wonderful experience when going for a random eye exam. The lovely staff made sure I knew what I was going in for, and guided me through the entire process. Of course getting an eye exam is going to be uncomfortable in some moments but they made sure to explain what each machine was doing and what tests to expect. Thank you to the team for your last minute accommodation and amazing care! read more

Dr Tiffany Corby and the rest of the staff did a great job with my annual eye inspection.The only problem was the $28 fee for the eye pictures Everyone was efficient and professional.If you need eye care or glasses this place delivers! read more

This was the worst optometry practice I've ever visited, and I've been to many. The exam itself was fine, but when it was finished, I had to wait a long time just to get my prescription. The front office told me my chart wasn't closed and asked me to leave, saying they would email the prescription. I never received it. I had to call several times after the holiday before it was finally sent. I've never had an experience like that anywhere else. read more

Dr. Le was quite thorough in her examination, and she made every effort to explain what she was doing throughout the process. I did have to listen carefully, as her accent was quite pronounced; however, I certainly would meet with her for my next annual eye examination. read more

Dr. Tiffany Corby's expert care today during my eye exam was exemplary. The staff at Eye & Vision Care (EVC) were friendly and helpful, from the receptionist checking me in to the technician who assisted with my initial screenings (pressing the button when lines flashed during the visual field test was kinda fun!) Eye exams can be uncomfortable, especially the strange "tickle" of the pressure test and the stress of reading increasingly tiny letters during the acuity test. The clean and stylish surroundings and positive attitudes helped the whole thing go smoothly, and that was before I even stepped into Dr. Corby's office. As soon as she entered, I felt at ease. She has a genial manner blending warmth and professionalism. We joked a bit as we moved through different assessments, and then it came time to do the drop-induced dilation. While EVC offers a photograph option for an additional $25 to avoid the use of dilation (which can last 4-6 hours), I had not chosen this procedure because I only wanted to cover my $10 copay. But before administering the drops, I was able to opt out of dilation given the size of my pupils. Instead, Dr. Corby conducted an exam with a bright light and well-practiced hand movements, directing where I looked so she could see the back of my eye from all angles. With a clear bill of optical health, I thanked Dr. Corby for her expert care and headed back to the front desk. Checking out, I saw that the bill came to $158 for the comprehensive intake exam and $60 for refraction testing. Fortunately, my insurance covered $208 of that $218 total. Phew! Very glad to have had these tests underwritten, and equally glad to have had them administered by the experts at EVC! read more

Dr Luke is my hero. As I've grow older, I've seem to grow complacent with this aging process of mine. I began to assume that my softening vision, as if looking through a Vaseline glazed window, is just another aspect of age. Well, Dr Luke corrected this misbegotten thought train recently. Through a series of optic testing, persistent Q&A regarding adjustment of lens options to optimize my current sight needs, I walked out of Eye & Vision Care a new man! I am truly thankful to Dr Luke and all that he has done for me over our years together as Patient & Doctor. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this establishment. I had a scary eye situation pop up at 1 pm on a Friday, during this COVID Pandemic and my regular Doctor doesn't work Fridays. I called Eye & Vision Care on my hubby's recommendation and they fit me in right away! They were able to assess my condition and refer me to California Retina Consultants all before 4 pm and got me in for emergency laser surgery to repair a torn retina. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so caring even though I had never been there before!!! Please support this business! read more

Dr Luke is the best. I have complicated eyes and he is able to help treat mine. great service, great people and great place to go for vision care. I highly recommend them. read more

Awesome place. I forgot my contacts at home and was down to last pair during my trip. I stopped by this place, and they were very nice and accommodating. They were able to help me the same day and help me with my contacts. read more

For several years I have visited Eye and Vision Care in order to decide on new eye glasses or contacts. This experience was simple, as I had ordered glasses two years ago and knew exactly what I wanted. I was so pleased that Angel was available to help me. (Sorry! I didn't ask for his last name.) He is a delightful young man who is so well prepared. He answered all of my many inquiries and made the experience easy. Angel is kind and a joy to work with. I ordered my glasses with his help. All of the opticians at Eye and Vision Care are friendly and also kind. I am thankful that I was able to work with Angel. He is kind, knowledgeable and delightful. Eye and Vision Care has been my choice for eye appointments for about ten years. I recommend Angel and all of the great people who make Eye and Vision Care my choice. read more

Great business for your vision needs. They do stellar work, are very helpful, and very conveniently located. I've needed vision care for many years and have been to a number of providers. Eye & Vision Center is by far the best. read more

Very professional!! I woke up with a sore and irritating eye on a Saturday morning, I didn't make an appointment, I walked in and even though they were busy they squeezed me in and I was taken care of in less than 30 min. The staff are very kind, respectful and helpful. Very clean and organized!! Dr woods is awesome and very patient! read more

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I love this atmosphere! It's quite intriguing. The technology is cool. The frames are decent. I definitely would love more artistically inclined frames. Nonetheless, the staff is incredible. Pamela was so attentive and warm. A memorable smile. Angel was cool and also warm, ready to help. Love their eyewear. They both wear glasses. Stephanie was kind and welcoming. She also wears glasses, too, awesome red ones. Ashley has 20/20 vision and was so sweet and professional. Lastly, Dr. Magnar and Tahani (shadowing Dr. Magnar) were lovely. They were welcoming and laughed at my silliness (since I like to joke). Doctor was thorough, kind, and warm. Thank you, all. Love and truth, Mony read more

I needed to choose frames and contacts with two different insurances, the employees were super helpful and broke down the benefits of each plan and which plan would be best to use for either contacts or frames. I didn't get the name of the employee that helped me go over all my benefits and frame costs, but they were wearing a necklace with the name "Mia" on it I believe, so thank you to that person! Whenever I have to buy new glasses, I always leave feeling confused, unsatisfied with how much I spent, and almost taken advantage of because I feel like I'm not always made aware of every fee, but this employee made sure I was aware of everything, before and after insurance, BEFORE I paid and I couldn't be more grateful the transparency. I left happy that I was well informed and satisfied that I saved as much money as I could with the college student budget I have. Thank you so much again :) read more

I had a " vision emergency " called here not having been a patient before and they got me in right away! The staff from front desk to Tec's were amazing. The doctor took his time in his assessment even though I didn't have an appointment on was never rushed or hurried. Cost is equal other's in town for similar service. Will definitely be my new go to ! They also have a fabulous selection of glasses and bright clean offices with ample parking! read more

Having 7 kids seems like we're here every day the past two weeks at Eye & Vision Care! Susie, Phil and Sabrina where amazing the past 2-weeks! Susie is such a pleasure and is always taking her time to answer all our questions! Phil knew his stuff and was really helpful! Sabrina is new but she was trained well and was able to answer all my questions! ( Thank you team) The team was very patient with my kids and myself! My family has been coming here for the past 10+ years! The doctors are amazing; thus, Just a very warm welcoming feeling! read more

I had a regular check up appointment with Dr Luke. During the appointment, he mentioned he would be able to fit me with different contact lenses that would work better for an extra 250 dollars refitting fee and 250 for the new different lenses. When I got the call the come pick up the lenses, I double checked and it turned out it was exactly the same type of lens I was wearing before. I thought it was a mistake so I asked them to double check. They said that the doctor did that on purpose supposedly because my other lenses were old. Why charge me 250 dollars for refitting if all he's doing is ordering the exact same lenses? This seems to me extremely suspicious. I would strongly urge you to STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. I am never returning here. read more

Excellent service and selection. I couldn't ask for a better experience going to the eye doctor and getting a new pair of glasses. The staff and the doctor were so very accommodating and professional. I am glad to find this place that I know I can trust my eyeballs with. read more

I found myself once again at Eye and Vision care in Goleta. Another unexpected eye infection of some sort. I was not seeing my regular eye doctor today but another Dr, Dr. Woods. Dr. Woods was incredible!! I was so frustrated because this was the third eye doctor I had been to for help with this eye problem. She took so many tests, asked my a million very specific questions and was down right determined to help me!! She was not a bored robot but a very gifted obstetrician. She figured out within no time what my issue was and gave me drops and home-care that has helped tremendously!! She was so talented, patient, generous and incredible!! Thank you . My eyes thank you!! read more

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I went in yesterday to purchase a new case for my glasses and a pair of nose pads. Thought I'd be in and out and attach the pads myself. Nope. First, Stephanie greets me as I walk in: sweet and professional. She asks what I'm there for. When she leaves, I'm thinking she's getting my items. Instead she introduces me to a glasses specialist, Marcel, who has my case then proceeds to look at my glasses. "You've got the Oakley air-infused pads. I'm not sure I have those in stock. If not, are you okay with the universal pads." "Of course." Marcel disappears with my glasses and returns with the new pads attached. Then, he notices my glasses don't look even/balanced. So, he disappears again and returns with them much better. I put them on and he's still not pleased. Disappears his final time and returns with the glasses perfectly balanced and proceeds to clean them to new-eyewear shine. The customer service was far more than I had anticipated and I walked out only ten dollars poorer, but a case and two pads richer! read more

It was my first eye appointment in a looonng time and i was excited to go get checked. I arrived for my appointment and waited a couple minutes. Then the optometrist technician Patricia checked my eyes with some thing, she was accommodating and super cool. Dr Dawn Woods then used some other things to check my vision and the dryness of my eyes (they had been red and felt very dry for a couple weeks). She was knowledgeable and so sweet. I'm so glad my insurance covered my appointment here, they were professional and super friendly! read more

Thoughtful and highly skilled Staff! Dr. Corby is very thorough and takes the time to completely explain results of the eye exam and related tests. The eyewear frame technicians are knowledgeable and give great customer service. Andy adjusted my frames perfectly. I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for Eye Care Professionals that are your partners in your total eye health. read more

Love this place and still love them during Covid. I feel safe, and protected. Plus they have a great selection of glasses!!

Eye & Vision Care I've had nothing but positive experiences at Eye & Vision Care. The premises are clean and tasteful, and their technology state of the art. They are open on Saturday which is helpful when I need to drop off or pick up glasses. The front desk staff and technicians are always efficient, professional, and friendly. Dr. Langsford is outstanding. Not just how thoroughly he conducts an exam, but also how well he explains things. In my case how cataracts that don't affect my day vision, do adversely affect my ability to drive at night. I'm finally writing a review today because Adrianne, one of the opticians, went above and beyond for me. My prescription distance glasses with transition lenses (in other words...expensive) had the temple piece broken off when my friend backed her car over my glasses case. It was miraculous my glasses weren't pulverized, and I didn't think the glasses could be repaired. But Adrianne had an idea. She said it might not work, explained the risk, then asked if I wanted her to try. I absolutely did, because each set of glasses has unique temple pieces which would take time and expense to find and buy. Adrianne used adhesive to mend the crack in the temple piece, removed the bit of the screw that had broken off in hinge, and bent the hinge back to the correct angle. The result was that I walked out with glasses that were like new again, and at no cost. I am so grateful for Adrianne's knowledge, resourcefulness and talent. She told me that she enjoyed learning something new every day and welcomed these sorts of opportunities. What a wonderful attitude towards life, as well as customer support. No company is any better than the people it hires, and Eye & Vision Care truly seems understand this. Kudos! read more

These folks were the source of the best eyeglasses I have ever owned. Extensive testing got me the best lenses for the job and brought back comfortable normal vision in a very light weight durable product. Thank you. This is the spot to go. read more

Friendly. Clean. Thorough. Everything you could ask for in a Doctor's office. Optical department is pricey. Better off going to Costco for your glasses. But the eye exams, the doctors, and the rest of the staff are top notch. read more

There is a very good reason why I have been a patient at this facility for more than a decade: they deliver on all fronts with courtesy and kindness. From first interaction with the front desk to delivery and adjustment of new spectacles, everything has always been efficient and smooth. Stephanie at the front desk is extremely sweet and helpful and recently squeezed me in for a last minute appointment on a cancellation. Then, when further assessment by a retinal specialist was deemed necessary, she placed the call herself to make the initial contact for me. There is almost no wait before the battery of tests is initiated and conducted by the team before I meet with Dr Nomura, who has always made a thorough examination with ample explanation of what he is observing. As for Ishmael in the optometry department (affectionately known as 'Ish'): the man has a unique gift for adjusting frames so that they fit perfectly and comfortably. On more than one occasion, I have driven over 1300 miles just to have him adjust my glasses. I'd rather have my glasses sit crooked for a while than let anyone else adjust them. read more

The service here really sucks. I ordered contacts on a Wednesday and they told me it takes 3-5 business days to arrive. So I called on a Monday and they told me they hadn't arrived yet and that they normally get shipments around 11 AM which it was already past that time. I called on Tuesday and the person said that they still hadn't arrived but said they would call the lab the next day and then give me a call to find out what's going on. Wednesday comes around and it's 5:50 PM and I did not receive a call from them so I called them. Guess what? They haven't arrived and the lab wasn't even called... If I hadn't already paid for them I would tell them to cancel it and I'd go to Costco instead. read more

I really do love this place, I have been going there for a while now, but after seeing Dr. Werkhoven I had to write a review. I took my daughter in for an exam and he was extremely unprofessional. He never looked me in the eye to talk to me and when my daughter was getting her exam he clearly didn't believe her, which made me upset. The exam took twice as long as it should have and I kept asking why it was taking so long. He just ignored me again. Just found him super inappropriate and in speaking with friends his demeanor was the same with them. I will continue to go here, just with another doctor (whom are all wonderful) read more

My first appointment was with Dawn and she was amazing. Treated me great and went over all of my options. Very thorough and helpful. They also were able to special order my frames that i wanted. Although when i was unable to come in and pay for them due to my father being very ill and i having to leave town for the week. They began to be rude and inconsistent. I called and explained that I was unable to come in and pay for my frames until the following week. Then.. they called again while i was helping my sick father and left two unprofessional messages on my voicemail, that they were returning my frames, if i didn't come in that day to pay. I had to call back and talk to 3 people and explain that i already arranged a later date to come in. I called and just paid for the frames over the phone so they would stop calling me while i was dealing with my job and sick father...i waited on hold for 15 minutes and 2 different people kept answering the phone and asking me the same question. Finally i paid for the frames and explained to the man how i was dealing with an emergency with family and was very upset on how i was being treated. He never once was empathetic and just told me if i didn't come in next week to order the lenses that they would dismiss my order. He said people do this all the time, which was rude to assume i was one of them after paying on the phone to accomodate the company. Never once did they take time to understand my concerns and interrupted me. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE and felt like I was dealing with a bad car sales man. Will be buying my lenses and moving to another eye exam location for any future purchases. I will also be spreading the negativity to my large and broad UCSB colleagues. read more

My physical appointment was great - thanks Mr Kleen. Professional and kind. The people who in the sales dept. for glasses are beyond pushy and when asking to cover the minimum aka what my insurance covered, they would not take off the perks of non glare and anti breakage! So much so that I paid and then felt like I was screwed so I went back inside, and felt so inferior and bullied(the woman made me feel stupid for not wanting these perks and if I "valued my eyes" I would get $100 extra worth of work). I then was too nervous to talk to the woman again because of her demeanor so I had to call in to physically cancel the order. Fine. Then I go to LensCrafters where I am trying to buy glasses at a fair price, when Eye Vision Care won't release my insurance to use at the location! I called and the front desk said she couldn't promise anything. Was kept waiting for 2 hours by LensCrafters to see if it would be dropped and then finally was told to return tomorrow to resolve the issue. Seems like if it's not their way then you're wrong, and try to keep you from buying other places. read more

My husband Hal and I have been seeing Dr. Luke at Eye & Vision Care since 2007. We are very happy with Dr. Luke and the rest of the staff. This is a great place for contacts, glasses, subscription sunglasses and general eye care. It is also a wonderful place for people with special needs. Their Monday through Saturday hours are very accommodating. They accept most eye and medical insurance. The office has very up to date examination apparatus that make exams comfortable, thorough, relatively fast, and accurate. The selection of eyeglass frames and options is very comprehensive. Hal was diagnosed with Lou Gerhig's disease four years ago. For the past two years, since Hal has been very impacted by his Lou Gerhig's, Dr. Luke has made house visits, bringing his equipment to Hal. His empathy and expertise have really helped Hal with any vision issues at a time where vision is one of Hal's few remaining ways to interact with the world. Hal and I feel very fortunate to have found this level of caring in today's busy world. read more

Dr. Corby made me feel like I was her only patient. My appointment wasn't rushed and she took her time explaining everything. You can tell that Dr. Corby does what she does because she genuinely cares for her patients well-being. The entire staff is kind, courteous, patient and knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend Eye & Vision Care for anyone in need of knowledgeable, compassionate doctors in a well run, excellent staffed, clean and safe environment for vision care. read more

I liked that Eye & Vision Care was very accommodating during my eye exam. I wished to not have any chemicals dropped into my eyes to do certain tests and so they were able to do alternate methods instead. I was seen my Dr. Nichols who was great! Will be back for my exam next year. read more

great experience! took my daughter in for a routine eye exam. firstly i had to reschedule my daughter's appointment and they held a new appointment for me - - really amazing considering how in high demand the practice is. front desk staff was wonderful, ashley, was great, dr. k was very thorough and suzie(?) in the frames and lens department was excellent. she was wonderfully respectful of our budget, gave sweet personal to a new (preteen) client who was there for their first time glasses. thank you! read more

Dr. Woods is the best doctor I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She took the time to really figure out what was wrong with my extremely dry eyes. I had so many eye appointments before with others that just left me feeling hopeless. And as soon as I spoke with Dr. Woods, I had real hope! Again, she really took the time to help me and listen to me. And she is just the absolute best at what she does. Could not recommend more. read more

Dr. Luke Werkhoven is excellent. This place is great and has a lot of advanced technology. They have a machine that takes photos so you don't need to have your eyes dilated. Definitely recommend! read more

Super frustrating experience. I ordered a pair of sunglass lenses back in 2015. It took THREE tries and a couple of months to get them right. The lenses kept failing inspection. Instead of an apology for the delay, I was told I had a "challenging prescription and this happens a lot with your type of correction." So, fast-forward to July 2018... I returned for a pair of eyeglasses. The optometrist, Taka Nomura, was very thorough and answered the quick questions I had, but the appointment did take two hours... seemed a bit lengthy compared to the many other eye exams I've had. But hey, no worries, and I'm told my glasses will be ready in two weeks. Two weeks pass and I get a call saying my lenses did not pass inspection (hmmmm sunglasses de ja vu?) and it would be a couple more weeks to re-make the lenses. Two more weeks pass and I get a text message saying my glasses are in. I immediately go to the office and check in. Then I wait. And wait. AND WAIT. Finally, after more than one-half hour of listening to the four receptionists yuck it up, I ask what's up. "Oh, weren't you told we're short staffed?" was the reply. No, I wasn't told, and by the way, where is the "SORRY" in that response, I wondered. I opted to leave and come back. I return a couple of days later and finally get my new glasses.... with the nice, new scratch on one of the nice, new lenses. Ummmm, quality control, anyone? So, I'm told it would be two MORE weeks because the glasses had to be sent back to LA. (Really, no rush on my order, I just go to the back of the line, so to speak)? Well, a week passes and I get a text message saying my glasses are ready. I drive in for the THIRD TIME and I check in. After a lengthy wait, I was told that, no, my order was not ready, and no one there could figure out why I was sent a text message saying my glasses were ready. Um, HUN? So, I ask to speak to a manager, and I'm told that person is busy. So, I leave. Next day, I'm told the glasses are, indeed, ready and I return to pick them. Marcello was prompt and courteous and the glasses are fine. He promises me partial compensation for all the hassle, but it does take one month and another phone call to get it. read more

The customer service at Eye & Vision Care is wonderful. I have been so impressed with everyone I've come into contact with there. The front desk staff is very cordial and helpful, and someone is always quick to make sure you are helped. I've forgotten the name of the young lady who did my initial tests, but she was very professional and friendly. My last exam was with Dr. Langsford; I liked him so much I took my 87 year old mother to see him as well. In both cases, he was very patient and really took time both to examine our eyes and explain what he was seeing and answer our questions. It was educational and interesting, and we felt like he really cared about what he was doing. When I went to select new glasses, Marcelo in the Optometry department was super helpful in asking questions about what I wanted and selecting options for me to choose from (I was overwhelmed by their selection). I felt he really helped me select the best glasses for my needs as opposed to trying to up-sell me. I love my new glasses and really enjoyed my experiences here! Would not go anywhere else. Outstanding customer service. read more

This review is not for a eye exam or getting glasses or contacts. I had a pair of sunglasses that the nosepiece broke off of and they were able to help me fix it. They weren't able to rotate the lens on it (something they usually do?) so they didn't charge me for the repair (thank you!). With this visit they were professional, very helpful, and really nice. read more