I had a speck (felt like pebble) in my eye and in my panic state , spent the whole day rinsing my eye so much so that I removed the top layer of my cornea. Ouch. I didn't want to make the drive to my eye doctor in OC so I contacted this office and they were able to squeeze me in the same day. Thank you so much!! The staff was friendly, patient and professional. I have PPO insurance so I was able to go with whomever so that helped. In keeping with the friendly and approachable theme - Doctor Florister was also very friendly, patient and professional. And quite funny. She was a bit alarmed that I had rinsed off the top layer of my eye but reassured me that the eye will heal itself in a day or two if I stopped rinsing. The moral of the story I learned is that if something gets caught in your eyes- just rinse continuously for the first 15 minutes and then stop - whatever is in there would come out by then if not then no amount of continued rinsing would help. Don't be an idiot like me and rinse every two hours ! ‍‍ My eyes are back to normal now with the use of eye ointment and gel drops. No prescription medication needed and not antibiotics because she didn't think it was infected. Overall I was very happy with my experience with Eye Care Riviera and highly recommend it! Cheers! read more

Dr. Forister is the best eye doctor we've ever seen! She was incredibly thorough and explained everything clearly, which made us feel very reassured. On top of that, she sang songs and interacted so kindly that my 3.5-year-old boy could sit calmly in the chair alone, something I didn't think was possible! She goes above and beyond. We're so grateful to have found her! read more

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I have had an astigmatism since I was in my teens that makes it hard to fit me for contacts and glasses. Although with a skilled optometrist, I can correct to 20/20 or better. I have been to lots of optometrists in my life. Some have been good and some not so much. My last optometrist was the best I had ever been to. So when I learned he was retiring two years ago, I was more than a little sad, and also worried about how I would ever find someone to replace him. So I went to the website of the company that made my contact lenses and searched for someone who was familiar with them and who was also close to my home. After doing some research, I decided to make a new patient appointment with Doctor Julie Forister in Redondo Beach, and wow am I glad I did! The entire staff, from the person answering the phone, to check-in and front desk, to the testing process, are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. I very much appreciate everything about how I have been treated by them. The doctors are lucky to have them as employees. I found Doctor Forister to be professional, easy going and easy to work with, patient, thorough, and she obviously loves being an optometrist and helping people to see well as well as teaching them how to protect their eye health. She sees children too, and I'm sure she has a great bedside manner with kiddos. She has suggested a change to my contacts and it has been a definite improvement from what I had been using previously! So I'm very happy! As much as I thought my previous optometrist was great and would be hard to replace, now I've met Doctor Forister and she's great too! In fact, I've already referred my wife and friend; I think that highly of her. If you're a patient looking for an optometrist for the first time, or you're a seasoned vet like me looking for someone new, look no further than Doctor Forister. read more

I was diagnosed with Karatoconus & made an appointment with Dr.Forister to go over what actions I can take next. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and funny which for my circumstance was very helpfull since being diagnosed with KC can be somewhat depressing. She let me try on some demo scleral lenses that allowed me to see with such clarity I haven't been able to see for a while now. I am excited for the future now since she has ordered some custom fitting ones that are on the way. & will guide me with what further actions to take next. Overall would recommend this location. The staff are very nice and the doctors are super talented read more

I have been going to Eye Care Riviera for 10 years now. Staff is always friendly and helpful and the doctors are outstanding when anyone asked me for an eye doctor in the South Bay. This is who I sent them to. read more

from the front office to the Drs, this offcie has the best customer service ! friendly, knowledgable staff who are happy to help you with choosing eyeglasses to evaluating insurance coverage. I prefer this office over any other read more

This place is always amazing. Dr Hong explains everything as she goes through the exam. She asks questions to find out if there are any issues and is very friendly and personable. The front desk staff are friendly and efficient. They take the time to make sure your glasses fit properly and are comfortable. I highly recommend them. read more

Warm, careful and serious. The doctor was very patient and examined and analyzed the patient carefully even though it was almost time to get off work. read more

I've been going here for a few years now, and the doctors are exceptional. I convinced my wife to start coming here as well. The office staff also goes over and above for each customer needs, and quality of service is higher than any of the previous optometrists I've been to. read more

I'm happy with the eye care I received here. Dr Hong is very thorough. And I never feel like the exam is rushed.

Doctor is very thorough, kind, and friendly. She explains everything and patiently answers all questions.

I brought my daughter here for her first ever eye exam & she was seen by Dr. Julie Forister, who was amazing. She was super patient with my daughter, really catered to her excitement of her appointment & was extremely kind. I would definitely recommend coming to Eye Care Riviera especially if you have a child who needs to be seen for the first time. I've been coming to Eye Care Riviera for sometime now & they're amazing. The staff is wonderful & the Drs are amazing. Clean office, clean supplies great atmosphere. If you're looking for an eye Dr. this is your place! read more

We always a great experience. Kids eye sight is well cared for and staff is very helpful. The Drs look like visions and the glasses enhances your visions. Worth every penny. read more

Friendly, fast, and highly competent care. Staff is knowledgeable. My visit was great.

Patient care is top notch. I got my progressive glasses and they are well made and precisely made. Thank you eye care riviera!!!

The dr. is very nice but I am very concerned with the outcome. For some reason they felt the need to underprescribe me, twice. They would not change my contact lenses when I requested they do. They would not prescribe me my usual prescription. They did not dilate my eyes. Now I am forced to pay out of pocket, to get my prescription renewed to get the correct prescription so I can order the correct lenses, which will be another charge. I've also started experiencing floaters, and out of fear about bad vision advice, I just cannot return here. read more

Cool new VR equipment! Very friendly Drs and staff! Thank you for your excellent service for years...

Quality care and friendly staff make this the first stop for anyone with vision problems.

I have been going here since they opened. The front office is friendly and helpful. Dr's Hong and Forrester are good and open for questions anytime i go. read more

My family has enjoyed and benefited from Eye Care Riviera Optometric Group for years now. Whether it's eye glasses, contacts, eye drops, eye tests, I found them to be extremely efficient, friendly, and always helpful. I have never felt rushed. I appreciate the entire staff and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere. I love Dr. Hong's expertise, patience, and sense of humor. The staff is always helpful and extremely courteous. I never feel rushed or like just another patient. She is good with children too. I don't look forward to going to the dentist or the doctor but going to Eye Care Riviera is like visiting a friend. read more

Everyone at Riviera Eye Care is top notch. Dr. Forester and Dr. Hong are experts at what they do. You won't find a better place to care for your eyes. read more

The entire staff, starting with the doctors to the front desk are very professional and understand how to treat a customer. It's very easy to go into the office for an exam or receive a pair of glasses. Great team. read more

Our whole family comes for comprehensive eyecare, and appreciate Dr. Hong's expertise, friendly demeanor, and kindness. The office staff is also very patient and helpful, especially with glasses selections and fittings. Highly recommend for all ages. read more

My go-to! Such a professional (and friendly) group. My whole family (we all have bad eyes and getting worse with age) has been going to them for years, ever since they opened for contacts, glasses. The doctors truly care about their patients' eye care and the staff are also very responsive and organized. Their professionalism shows through also in the way they know the eye care service community in the area and can direct you to the best. I know I can trust them wholly! Love their collection of frames too. read more

After leaving my long term optometrist, I decided to change and after my daughter had a good experience, this was the practice I chose. I will be a patient as long as they're here. There were a few hiccups with the registration process that were handled seamlessly. Dr. Hong was very detailed with her explanations and I felt confident in her examination of my eyes. read more

Dr. Hong and Dr. Forister are our tried and true, trusted optometrists. They are excellent at what they do and are so friendly, helpful, and caring. Their staff are well trained, which makes scheduling, payments, selecting eyewear and all the little details so much easier. They help me use the full benefit of my insurance and make sure I get any available rebates so I can save money when possible. They also stay very up to date on what is changing and available in optometry to offer the best options for their patients. I highly recommend them! read more

the dr is very knowledgeable and profesional and the staff is very helpful and patient . overall is where you want to go to get your eyes exam and to buy your glasses ... read more

I highly recommend this place to anyone that needs an eye check up or new glasses. The entire staff was very professional and kind. They walked me through the process of getting my first pair of glasses perfectly! Thanks so much! read more

Dr. Forister is very detailed and thorough. She explains everything well and I always feel comfortable asking her questions. The front office employees are super nice, helpful, and professional. The young lady at the front desk even went the extra step of showing me new frames that had just arrived and were not displayed yet. Undeniably, this is excellent service. read more

Dr. Hong and Dr. Forister are both so knowledgeable and take the time to answer all my questions. I came to them about my dry eyes and was so happy that they have multiple methods to treat it and will work with me to narrow down the best way for optimal eye health. Love them both and their staff! Also I haven't needed glasses for a long time since I had Lasik and was so glad that Liz asked if I need sunglasses instead so that I can get the most out of my eye insurance plan. read more

Dr. Hong was the most detailed eye doctor I have had in decades. You can see her passion when discussing eye treatements and conditions. She is very knowledgeable and it is evident she truly cares. I wish all medical practitioners were this detailed and caring. I randomly selected Dr. Hong from my insurance list, and I am so glad I did. read more

I tried this optometrist office when my insurance changed, and I am very happy with them. The staff is professional and personable and so are the doctors (Julie Forister, OD and Shirley Hong, OD). They are efficient and super-helpful with recommendations about eyewear. And they play great music!! read more

Both Dr. Forister and Dr. Hong are fantastic ophthalmologists, extremely caring and knowledgeable. Their staff is also very friendly and helpful. Our family enjoys our annual visits. read more

The doctor is very smart and examines many details carefully and spends a lot of time with the patient. My son loves his doctor, we can't go anywhere else read more

My family has been coming to Riviera for many years. Both doctors are excellent in explaining treatment plans, offering alternatives and work very well with children too. The front office staff are also well trained and thorough when explaining insurance coverage and remaining charges. The office is well organized. There is never a delay to be seen by the doctor when we arrive for our appointments. Highly professional and friendly office. read more

My daughter has had special vision needs since she was a baby and after years of driving to Jules Stein, we were thrilled to find Dr. Forister in our own backyard. She and Dr. Hong offer first rate care with the personal touch of a neighborhood practice. Now my whole family goes to Eye Care Riviera. read more

I haven't been to the optometrist in about 4 years due to a subpar visit at previous office. I've notice that my glasses are no longer doing the job they once had before. I recently moved next door to this cute little office. I was able to make an appointment which worked best with my schedule. The front desk directed me to their website where I was able to fill out my new patients forms ahead of time which is such a time saver. On my appointment date I was seen with little to no wait time. Dr. Forister's chairside manner is amazing. She explains everything in depth and to your understanding which I find very valuable because I like to know what's going on and be educated about my health vs being told what she thinks I need. I really like that she also explored different options to meet my patient desires. I'm also a very needed person, I try not to over do it but I'm thankful the front desk are always friendly yet professional which is very warming. Definitely would recommend them to anyone in the South Bay/Torrance area. read more

Thank you Liz for such wonderful hospitality and service. I came in last minute to pick up some frames and she was so thoughtful in her recommendations for me to choose both professional and sports eyewear. We got everything done in a whopping short amount of time and really enjoyed the end to end experience. Definitely coming back again. read more

Great visit. Had my first appointment and everyone was very helpful. The ladies who helped me were very nice. Beautiful office. Dr. Hong is awesome. Can't wait for my next appointment, contacts ! read more

Unbelievable! They employ the old "bait and switch" tactics. I have taken my child there for a year. Now I am told that the exam is separate from the prescription. The exam is $150 AND if I want a prescription it will be an additional $350. Have you ever heard of a Doctor holding your prescription hostage? Asking to pay additional money (after you paid for the exam that told you you need a prescription) for writing a prescription? Not executing mind you. Only writing it on paper so you can go pay the pharmacy for it. My advise- stay away. read more