My custom-made Lindberg frames were badly damaged in an assault. The nose bridge was deformed, hinges bent past 90 degrees, one of the temples bent, and one of nose pads was missing. They were practically unfixable. I dropped them off at Eyetailor in the early afternoon yesterday. Despite having other work to do, Sung worked on my glasses throughout the day and I was able to pick them up at around 6:30 in the evening. The glasses look and feel better than new. The metal nose bridge has been completely smoothed back into its original curve, hinges reset to 90 degrees, and the rest of the metal straightened. He also replaced all the soft parts including nose pads and temple tips. The fee was so small that it didn't seem to compensate him for his time. I am extremely grateful. Sung stands apart not just from other opticians, but from the majority of businesses due to his craftsmanship and altruism. read more

Sung excels in all areas eyeglass-related. We've been coming to him for years and will continue doing so.

Stopped in after stepping on my glasses. Mr. Kim fixed them in 15 minutes, and charged very little. I'll be back. read more

Guyyyyyyyys. Go here if you need any repairs or mods done to your frames. I am immensely pleased with the service and results. Imagine yours truly. So excited to get a new jobby job...with FSA and insurance and all those bells and whistles. So excited to go get new glasses. So excited to try on lovely frames that fit and looked appropriately nerdy and professional. So excited to get them in both regular and tinted lenses so that sunglasses are an option. SO EXCITED OVERALL. Then. Tragedy strikes. New glasses arrive, and they DO NOT FIT LIKE THE SAMPLE FRAMES. (To clarify, these glasses were NOT purchased from Eyetailor.) Our villain? Asian chipmunk cheeks and no-bridge nose. Sadness. Tears. Alas, with the new job, there's no time to do anything personal that isn't really a necessity. Other frames are in hand and work fine, so said new frames sit in their cases for literally a year. Finally...fed up with the fact that they have sat in their cases for a year, I look up where I can get nose pieces added, and this little gem of a shop pops up. Eyetailor has incredibly convenient hours (7 days a week!), so I drive out there from the west side on a Saturday morning. I speak to Sung. He's awesome. He knows what needs to get done - namely, adding titanium nose bridge pieces to both frames at the very reasonable cost of $45 per frame. He gives me an estimate of 2 DAYS. I'm floored. I'm amazed. As I'm heading out, I ask him offhand if they can mail back my frames, fully expecting that not to be an option. Another $9.50 later, I am leaving this shop with the knowledge that my glasses are in good hands and will be mailed back, thus curtailing the need to make the twelve mile trip again if all goes well and they fit fine out of the box. Three days later (for those following along, it's now Tuesday), a package arrives, and my glasses are in hand. I'm thrilled with how they fit. It's now Wednesday. I'm wearing my new glasses. Everything is amazing in my optical life. I will absolutely go here for any repairs or modifications I need in the future. They have a really nice selection of frames, too, so FYI that's an option. But yes. Repairs. Modifications. Nose pieces added to plastic frames. They rock. read more

Highly recommended - my wife has purchased three pairs of glasses (including prescription sunglasses) from Eyetailor Optical over the past few years and delighted with the selection and premium service. This is a wonderful local business that value their customers and offer expert advice when finding the perfect eyewear. read more

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Been a customer for a few years now. A few days ago I called in to have my lenses replaced since my prescription changed, and my local optometrist couldn't do anything for my frames....all I have to say is wow! Very efficient and beautiful craftsmanship. I emailed my prescription, Mailed my frames and got it back just a few days later. It's that easy!!! Thanks Sung! read more

The gentleman who helped my boss was great. We came in here on a Tuesday afternoon, and needed a replacement lens for some scratched sunglasses. There were a lot of options and all things were explained clearly. We paid and were told the glasses would be ready the next day - and they were. Overall my boss had a good experience with this company and would recommend to any friends, just as it was recommended to us. read more

I dropped by this wonderful shop today in hopes Mr. Kim could fix my frames. He couldn't replace the hinge, but gave me suggestions as to what to do and what to ask to have the glasses repaired elsewhere. However, he took the time to do what he could with them. He was so considerate and pleasant. A true gentleman. Thank you so very much! read more

I came in here with a really beat up pair of RayBans to see if they could help me pop some replacement lenses in. The owner went above and beyond to help me out and in the end didn't even want to charge me. Such a genuinely caring and nice place, I'm looking forward to losing these sunglasses and getting something new here! read more

Poor customer service. Nice selection of frames and good prices BUT?? If something goes wrong, you are stuck because they are completely inflexible on quality issues. They do not stand behind their work. Buyer beware. read more

Fabulous. Things worth noting: 1. Street parking and neighborhood parking available. 2. Conveniently located near Pure Luck and Scoops. Treat yourself to some tacos and marscapone oreo gelato after you're done. 3. The guy there was very professional and cool. I needed to replace the nose pads on my glasses, which he did for $5. He noticed that they were a lil bent out of shape from years of dropping, stepping, and sitting. He reshaped them for me for free. 4. Takes all forms of credit cards. No service fee, no minimum purchase required. 5. I couldn't help but notice the current selection. The place has everything from modernized vintage to sleek and professional. Each pair of frames looked one of a kind, so much better than your local lenscrafters. I found myself lusting for several pairs while waiting. I was a tad sad when I got my glasses back good as new and in less than 15 minutes. Now that I can see again, I can't help but write a 5 star review just over nose pad repair. It was a great service at a reasonable rate. Plus, I think I found the perfect spot to for some unique frames once I put these old ones to rest. read more

"The owner is like the ninja of eye glass repair!!!" I've never met a real life ninja before...and one that specializes in eye glass repair!?!? Sounded like a once in a lifetime opportunity to me! So we couldn't help but check out this "ninja" when an employee of their sister store across the street referred us there to get my bf's glasses repaired. Eyetailor is a cute little shop with the most unique variety of sunglasses and eyeglasses I've ever seen. (Sorry Costco :-p) The owner was super welcoming and friendly. And in true ninja fashion, he fixed my boyfriend's glasses in the blink of an eye (free of charge!) As we continued to peruse the shop, he made some very helpful suggestions which made me believe he was not only the ninja of eyeglass repair (as the first sales associate so kindly pointed out) but of eye wear as well. Definitely definitely definitely returning here for my next pair of glasses. It's a bit pricey, but I'm sure I will leave satisfied. read more

Quickly repaired my glasses for only $5. Very welcoming - relaxing music a plus. Will def be back to check out their eyeglass selection and sunglasses selection. Def recommend!! read more

If you are looking for eyeglass or sunglasses lenses to fit into your new empty frames, this is the place to go!!! I used to pay at least $100 for a pair of custom lenses (standard price at most L.A. opticians), and I would have to wait up to 1 week to pick up my glasses. Mr Kim can do the job FAST and he charges half the price of what other places charge. I am getting lenses custom-cut and fitted in two pairs of vintage frames right now and the total cost is a mere $50. My friend paid about $70 for prescription lenses and they were ready the next day. I will be back with more glasses frames....! Tip: Drop into SCOOPS on Heliotrope across the street for some ice-cream while you're there. read more

When my friend started shopping for her perfect, funky, cute glasses she could not find back here in San Diego, especially that fit her face perfectly. When she found it, it was in LA, and I made sure to visit the place she raved so much about, because, well, I'm Asian just like her and I realized I also need glasses that don't slide down 24/7. And she was right! Eyetailor is one of a kind shop. Not only do they have awesome selection of unique glasses but they also have nice brands that I've never seen in chain shops like Classical Eye. Sung also installed nosepads for my friend although she didn't buy the glasses there, and assisted me in finding my pair of glasses. He also fixed my boyfriend's sunglasses (that he accidentally sat on) without charging him a dime. :) Great service with competitive pricing. He is an honest optician and I could tell why he has so many rave reviews. read more

Carries some interesting lines, but look and then go elsewhere. I paid well over 500.00 for a pair of glasses, and less than a month later, the scratch coating rippled. (When this happens, you can't see anything...it's as if there is vaseline on the lenses.) I look them back and the owner said it was because I had exposed them to heat (as in left in the car) or another hot spot. My glasses have the polarized lenses and function as my sunglasses, so I never left them in the car. They were always on my face, or in the case at night. I've also had the scratch coating since it was available, with no problems. The owner wouldn't replace them. He offered me a 15% discount, in spite of the fact that he makes his own lenses. Every bona fide eyewear store I called said they would have replaced them at no cost (from a great designer shop in the Palisades to Costco Optical.) Sidebar issue: the glasses didn't fit in the first case he gave me. I was glad that I tried the second one, because it didn't fit them either. I don't understand the good reviews. I would have thought that a not-so-great-employee was working the day I was there...but it was the same guy all four times. read more

Amazing. Incredible. Hip. I've never had "nice" glasses even though I've worn glasses since I was six years old. I finally decided I was sick of my ugly-ass frames and went in here. All I had to do was stand there while people selected frames for me and I tried them on. As I specified what I didn't like about each frame, the choices narrowed until suddenly ... the glasses that belonged on my face appeared. They were perfect. And they were ready to pick up in THREE DAYS. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you are looking for a deal, or looking for basic, boring glasses then please move on because you will not like it here. It's expensive and unique. read more

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am a serious frame collector for the last 25 years. London and Zurich usually have the best frames on planet Earth. Berlin & NYC have some decent shops as well, but by far the best one in LA is Eyetailor. Don't even think about going somewhere else. Lenses are even more reasonable priced than LensCrafters. read more

This place is awesome! I just picked up my glasses, and I can't say enough about how nice and professional (and proficient) the employees at this shop are. I got some frames and needed custom lenses. They had it done in just a couple days! I believe I dropped it off on a Thursday and they were ready the following Tuesday. That's quick if you ask me. And the glasses were perfect. I felt bad because I was in a rush to leave (dogs were in the car), and the nice gentleman took the time to adjust the frames just so. They fit perfect now, and I'm so glad he took the time to make sure everything fit right. I will definitely be back. I have another set of frames on order, and I'll definitely be bringing them in for lenses when they arrive. However, if you want an awesome selection of frames to choose from, I saw several ones I loved while in the shop. The lenses were around $150 (can't remember exact but around that mark) and they were the nice ones (anti-glare and better quality, etc.). With the custom treatment and quick turnaround time, I'd say it was well worth it. read more

Sung Rocks! After combing through all the Yelp reviews for nearby Opticians, I decided on Eyetailor. Even though I had my own frames, I loved the fact that he makes his own! Brought in my own frames I snapped up at the Rose Bowl flea market, discussed lense options, he took my measurements and voila! Done. Picked up my new glasses a week later... great work, groovy people, all around good vibes. I feel good giving my money to Sung. Besides great relaxing customer service, he's also got loads of experience (he was at LA Eyeworks for years!) and a nice selection of hip frames from major brands and obscure designers. Go support this fantastic LA bizness! read more

Everything they say is true: excellent service, terrific selection, and Sung knows which glasses are right for you before you do. Also, did I mention the terrific service? After realizing I didn't like the polarized lenses I had ordered, Sung replaced them at no charge. read more

I highly recommend Sung Kim's services. I dropped three pairs of vintage frames off to be filled with lenses--he cuts his own lenses there, so the quality is really good and fit the frames perfectly. I got two pair of regular glasses and a pair for sunglasses. He was very helpful in assisting me with choosing a tint for my sunglasses since this was my first pair ever! He recommends polarized lenses, which cost about $70 more than just a regular tint ($90), but its totally worth it since I'll be wearing them on the road quite a bit and it cuts down on the glare from other cars, the sun, and weather considerably. The frames I brought in were vintage from the 60s (read: nerdy-looking), not really a shape thats super contemporary and Mr Kim was very honest in pointing that out to me, even though I didn't really ask. Normally a comment like that might offend, but he made me feel like he was looking out for my best interest and look instead of sounding like an insult. A good quality in an optician. I really like the array of frames that he has in stock too. Even though I didn't buy my frames here, he never made me feel pressured to try on any of his frames or give me the hard sell that many other opticians do. I've seen some of the frames he has at other eyeglass shops and Mr Kim's prices were very competitive, if not cheaper than other shops in LA, i.e., Gogosha or LA Eyeworks. I will definitely be making my next purchase of frames and lenses from Mr Kim and Eyetailor. Oh...and good call on checking out Scoops on Heliotrope across the street. YUMMY! read more

I've been going to Eye Tailor since the optical department at Costco suggested I go there (no kidding!). Sung offers incredible service at a very reasonable price and a terrific selection of frames. I wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

Been in the market for sunglasses so I looked to Yelp for some assistance. Found Eyetailor Optical. I noticed good reviews so I decided to try them out. Bingo!! Great selections and great service. Mr. Kim hooked me up with two pairs. What separated Eyetailor to other retailers was Mr. Kim. He is very knowledgeable. He spent some time with me finding the perfect sunglasses for me. He also custom tailored one pair to fit just perfectly. Thank you!! read more

I had the worst time finding frames i liked, long story short i found a pair that i had to drive to the OC to get BUT I got my lenses made at Eyetailor and i was more than satisfied! I got UV, scratch resist and anti-glare for around $170, FAR cheaper than any other store in the area! and THEY WERE READY THE NEXT DAY!!!!! cr i was amazed and super satisfied, im defiantly taking my prescription sunglasses here!! read more

Great selection of frames, and great service. I come from 30 miles away to get my glasses here.

This is, hands-down, the number one place to go to to get your eyeglasses, sunglasses, rx lenses filled, or whatever you need to accessorize your eyes. Sung has the natural skill to see you walk into the store and instantly know which frames will work and won't work for your face. He's a genius! It also probably comes from the fact that he's had more than 2 decades of experience as an optician! Like others have already said, Sung gives an honest opinion and truly values client satisfaction... (the review below mine must be in the wrong place as Eyetailor provides possibly the best optical service around town!) But yes, this place is definitely worth checking out for their great collection of frames and service! I will definitely be back for that other pair of Bevel frames!! read more

This place has a good selection of unique brands and the people here are expert opticians, they really take their time to adjust and fine tune your frame to the exact fitting. In addition, this is the only place that I know where they can install clear nose pads on your plastic frame. Now, I can wear plastic frames comfortably without it slipping on my face! Parking is a little difficult during weekends and evening, but its worth the hassle because I know the frame and lens will be good quality and fitted properly in one visit. The price is moderate to high, but the service you get really make it worth the price. read more

If you ever break your frames and need them repaired, come here! With Sung, you know your glasses will be in good hands. After my vintage plastic frames broke, I took them to a bunch of different repair shops and everyone told me they weren't fixable at all. So I shipped off my glasses to Sung (since I don't live in LA), and a week later, received a box in the mail with my frames, as good as new! They even fit better than they ever did, and it only cost $25 + shipping. read more

Found Eyetailor through Yelp, and couldn't be more pleased. Sung is a master optician. He doesn't just sell you a fancy and expensive frame (although he has a nice selection in the shop); he is a craftsman who knows his craft and is committed to practicing it to perfection. All work is done in-house, in an unlikely location (the "HelMel" neighborhood near L.A. City College). I've worn Coke bottle glasses since I was 8 years old. Sung made me the thinnest pair of glasses i have ever worn, from frames I purchased elsewhere and brought into the shop. Don't let the marginal neighborhood put you off to visiting this place. I will go nowhere else for glasses. Ever. read more

Super nice guy and extraordinarily helpful and patient. He has a great selection of frames, from deadstock vintage to the latest styles from both well-known and smaller designers, all priced less than anywhere else. He also makes a great line of frames himself, some made out of horn, that are really beautiful. Also, if you need to get lenses or do any other modifications to your frames, he's the person to go to. He's definitely the person that the other optical stores send their jobs to! read more

This is the best optician of the LA. I like their services. once I used their services for my younger brother, his eye sides was too much weak that he can not read or write properly. he had a headach due to weak eyes. than our neighbour suggest us to Eyetailor Optical. thanks to Eyetailor to provide wonderful services, now my brother never feel difficulty when he read or write. They give the latest frames, I suggest this place to everyone. read more

Amazing selection of frames. Very cool stuff; even some crazy options. Sung is amazing at selecting frames that work with your face. ( Asian face friendly here!) His customer service is top notch. It's pretty pricey, but very high quality. Plus you can grab some fancy bras over at Janette's and pick up a few scoops of delicious ice cream at Scoops nearby. read more

Thank you for for saving my RayBan from its demise. I thought it's the end of it. I'm glad you're open on Sundays. Highly recommended! read more

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Great selection and Karen is always very helpful. I had a problem with a purchase of nearly 3 months ago and they went out of there way to fix it. No questions asked and even mailed it to me when it was ready! Solid read more

Sung is incredibly nice and knowledgeable. I just moved from NY where the same person (Betty) helped me with Asian fit glasses for years. Betty was the only person who could fit my glasses properly. I broke my glasses within 2 months of being in LA and Sung got me replacements super quick and fitted them perfectly! I'm so relieved to have found him! read more

I've been meaning to give Eyetailor a positive review for a while now. I bought my first pair of glasses here after touring the department stores and one hour places and finding all of the same overpriced junk. At eyetailor I found the exact set of retro frames I had been looking for (the Ronsir Revelation frames) and 24 hours later I had expertly fitted glasses with coated and scratch resistant lenses made on the premises (and a stylish carrying case with ample lens cleaning supplies on the house), for $199. Low markups on unique frames, courteous staff, and high quality lenses with a quick turnaround. I will always come here first from now on. read more

OUTSTANDING. I brought in a pair of prescription sunglasses to get nose pads attached since the left side was hitting my cheek. It was from all of the previous great reviews that I went by and I cannot be more pleased. The craftsmanship is excellent: they're clear frames and it's perfect--can't even tell that there are nose pads attached. Sung is kind, helpful and is the ultimate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable and have completely earned my trust. His level of knowledge and professionalism doesn't come around often... From here on, I will go to him for anything optical and refer everyone that I know. SO happy to have found such a gem!!!! read more

Song is super awesome (hopefully I spelled his name right) I walked in to get my frames fixed because the arm fell off one side of my Marc jacobs frames and I lost the screw and he fixed it literally in two minutes for a great deal . It's a really nice shop with awesome frames very stylish and they can fill prescriptions. I would highly recommend and definitely be back. read more

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On my trip yesterday to Eyetailor I was amazed at how well the owner instantly chose the perfect eyeglass frame for me the minute I stepped through the door. I spent another 30 minutes trying dozens of other frames, but his choice, as well as his second choice, proved so spot-on, I ended up buying both. So for those who may be flummoxed by over-choice, Eyetailor will help you home in on just the right eye accessory. Thank you, Eyetailor, for helping to decorate an essential part of me -- my face! read more