As someone who is extremely picky about their healthcare providers, if I don't like them, I don't go back - EVER. Hands down, one of the best eye doctors I have ever had. I've had glasses since I was in elementary school so I have been to many eye doctors now. I found him a few years ago and I haven't gone anywhere else since. Dr. Ly is patient, extremely thorough and most importantly easy to talk to. In healthcare, it is easy to feel rushed, but I never felt that way. He listened to my concerns and thoroughly explained what is happening with my eyes and he offered suggestions on what I can do to make it better. He also flagged a few other concerns that we would be keeping an eye out for. He also provided product recommendations and explained WHY they were a good fit for me and provided firsthand experience on how it worked for him. I've had too many eye doctors (and doctors in general) make me feel bad about my health/situations. Now with screen time and things, it's easy to make us feel bad about being on our phones/computers (I get it). But Dr. Ly didn't make me feel bad at all. He offered great suggestions on how I can ease the strain on my eyeballs. His receptionist was also incredibly kind and patient in explaining my insurance benefits and how I could make the most of it. Things I consider in a healthcare provider - Easy to talk - Informative/educational - Doesn't get annoyed at my long list of questions - Takes me and my concerns seriously Dr. Ly checked off all my boxes and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an eye doctor. 10/10 read more

I've been a returning customer at Fremont Optical, having previously bought designer frames here. But my recent experience was disappointing. While browsing, I was taking pictures of the glasses I was interested in ( 2 pairs ) something I've done at other optometrists to get input from my partner. The lady at the counter was unexpectedly rude, she told me I couldn't take any pictures, acting as if it was some big secret. It made me question why such secrecy over something I'm potentially buying. It left me wondering about the authenticity or transparency of their offerings. It's a shame, because I've trusted this place before, but now I'm left with doubts. It's also very outdated and old selection of glasses. Do yourself a favor and go to a newer spot especially if you're looking for designer the Gucci selection is not the best, It's outdated and clearly over priced and probably not real. Bad quality of customer service and care. Definitely lost a returning customer. read more

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Dr. Ly was very patient with all my questions and did not pressure me into doing any extra tests which would cost more money. He was very considerate of affordability, which actually did not seem like an issue to me since a comprehensive eye exam was only $75 out of pocket. It actually becomes $60 if you buy glasses from them, so I think the price is great for the quality you get. I came in with a dozen questions about eye care, trying to understand my changing vision. I am the anxious type, but I left my appointment feeling so much more reassured and knowledgeable about my eyes. As we were doing eye tests, he explained the purpose of each as well as what he noticed about my eyes. He is very thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. Dr. Ly gave me some free samples of eyedrops that he personally uses and gave me many tips on how I can improve my lifestyle choices to improve my vision. I've never had an eye doctor like Dr. Ly before. I will only go to him now anytime there is something to do with my eyes. read more

Fremont Optometry - Optometrists Near Me - Alhambra, California

Large inventory of frames. Have always received top notch customer service. Appointments are easy to make. You can always walk in to get your glasses repaired of adjusted. Great hours, open Saturday and Sunday. read more

Still the best optometry I've ever been to. I've been going here from 2020, for all my contacts lens, and could never choose any other place again. The doctor is the most knowledgeable, and genuinely wants to help I've never had contacts lens that finally feel comfortable until I started coming here. Julie and all the staff were so helpful and caring. They were extremely patient and also very professional with helping me get my contacts and also get new lens. I really appreciate how honest they are about everything, you can trust them with all their recommendations. Most people I see, are long-time customers as well. Make sure to make an appointment! I've been coming for 5 years now, on-off, and the service has been fully consistent always. They've never changed, and that is very impressive. read more

Have gone to this place a couple of times for and my son and myself to fill out prescription glasses. Judy always super friendly. They are one of few places I've found who can get 1.74 high index lenses, and are OK with me bringing my own frames - which is important for me because I need frames with very small lens openings due to my high prescription. Today Judy was able to help me transfer my lenses to a new frame from my broken one. I'm so glad to have found this place... read more

Dr. li and Irving were great! I went in for an Eye Exam, and had a truly great experience. Dr Li is awesome, and answered all my questions. He made the exam and visit a breeze. read more

I have been coming here for a few years now and I can honestly say that Dr. Ly is an exceptional optometrist. He is knowledgeable, caring, and very patient. He will go out of his way to make sure that his patients are being taken care of. Additionally, I was a bit hesitant to go in due to these COVID times but I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the safety precautions this office has in place to keep everyone safe. Temperatures are taken at the door and sanitizer is given. All equipment is cleaned and wiped down before every appointment. The exam room even has an air filtering device. The office is currently open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am-5pm. Make sure to call to make an appointment because I believe they only take appointments at the moment. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Dr lee is a cool guy. Like that he's very friendly and talks to you honestly and really cares about your optometry visit. His office has great prices for your budget and like that they have such a great selection for a small office. Some of the salesmen's they have can be a bit pushy but I get that they are trying to sell. Also like that they have a fast turnaround for glasses. Usually other places take 1+ week to get you you glasses and here as long as they have your prescription you get taken care of quick. read more

Julie, Charles and Dr. Ly are excellent. Very polite, respectful and most of all they show alot of patience for their patients. Answer all questions for your concerns. My Father introduced me to this place. I loved the way how Dr. Ly and Charles are very patient with him. (My dad likes to talk alot. Lol) When I saw her professional they are with him, I decided I wanted to do my eye exam and glasses here. I came back and Dr. Ly was very thorough through his exams and he advise any concerns. Picking frames was the hardest part, especially with us, that needs the Asian Fit for the nose part. Julie was very patience with that and took out a few for me to choose from. On a Saturday afternoon, my glasses was ready in less than 30 minutes!! I've introduced my co workers, friends, and in laws here and they are happy. read more

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I'm originally from San Diego and have been using glasses/contacts for years and when I moved to Alhambra, I loved that this place was just up the street from me. If I ever move, I will literally go out of my way just to come back here. Dr. Michael Ly is one of the best optometrist's that I have ever had. He is very hands on, completing the preliminary eye tests himself rather than a tech, explaining the purpose of each and answering any questions I had thoroughly. I have severe astigmatism and he was one of the first Dr. who has ever taken the time to learn about my family/health history in order to understand more about why my vision is so severe and ways to prevent it from worsening. He really takes his time with you, often completing additional tests to ensure that it's worth changing my prescription if there's only a slight difference than my old prescription. He even explained how lasik surgery wouldn't actually help me due to the severity of my astigmatism whereas my previous optometrist have always pushed me to do lasik (obviously for financial benefits on their end). While the office itself might not be like your modern day optometry place (it's more of a mom and pop shop) I can honestly say that the quality care that I received makes up for it. I highly recommend Dr. Ly. read more

Irving demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism that truly set him apart from any team member I met at this location . His actions sincerely demonstrated care for the patients. He promptly assisted every guest and managed to care for them in the order that they arrived. Besides this, the type of care he provided was honest and demonstrated emotional support allowing you to feel more confident in your glasses. Personally, the respect towards my style of preference was acknowledge, and further improved by his knowledge of skill regarding eye health in lenses. The integration of care he assisted me with was impressive. He made my visit at the Fremont Optometry a CONFIDENT one in which I will return and ask for his dependable leadership skills and constructive feedback when selecting my glasses. Thank you so much Irving . God bless you and may he continue to refine your managerial skills. read more

From the moment I stepped inside, I felt welcomed, appreciated, was greeted, and helped. Everyone wore face masks and the place was clean. The staff is nice, friendly, and answered all my questions. I haven't been to an optometrist in 5 years, so it was really comforting knowing the staff were on top of their game being able to multitask and help multiple customers at the same time. I went in for an eye exam and dilations. Dr. Ly is very knowledgeable, caring, thorough with his explanations and diagnosis, passionate, and went above and beyond. Truly a professional at his craft. Easy and a pleasure to talk to (some things included what's going on in the world, motorcycles, and exercise recommendations!). I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good optometrist. I don't post reviews, but my experience was just smooth and seamless. read more

Laura O. I have been seeing optometrists for 60 years and Dr. Ly is by far the best in the business in my personal experience. He never seems rushed. He puts you at ease with interesting chitchat as he goes through the testing. He repeats the lensing combinations over and over until he gets them absolutely right, which in my case took almost one hour. I have no insurance and was pleasantly surprised at the affordable fees. I like his staff in both the exam and frame sections, who are equally helpful and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Ly to anyone who needs expert analysis and solutions for their eye problems. read more

This place is an absolute jewel of an optometry. I've been coming to this place for years, even after I moved. The drive for me takes about 45-60 minutes depending on traffic, but the service here is worth it. After coming back from another eye exam, I've decided to give back to them by writing here. Let me just break this place down into sections. First off, Dr. Ly is fantastic. I've gone to other optometrists before, but trust me when I say this; there's no one else out there like him. You can tell how passionate he is about the health of his patients in the way he talks about the proper care for your eyes. After he noticed how fast my eye sight was deteriorating after I had gotten my new job, he gave me tips on protecting my eyes from strain. After his advice, my vision has been a lot more stable! On top of that, the eye exam process is silky smooth. Dr. Ly's calming voice and evident patience is something that I will always appreciate. Not to mention, he's a great guy to bounce jokes off of. Secondly, the staff is always super helpful in helping me choose my glasses. As a customer, I'm the worst. I'm picky and indecisive, but it never seems to be a problem for them. Both Julie and Merna were unfortunate enough to get stuck with me, but they didn't seem to mind whatsoever. In fact, I felt comfortable enough to take my time in choosing my frames. One thing I want to mention is that Saturday's can get really busy. out, Yelpers. read more

The owner is pretty nice and knowledgeable. He's nice and knows what he's doing. He has many selections to choose from.

My family and I have been to Fremont Optometry for well over 20 years and I can say my best experiences here was when Dr. Ly took over a little over 10 years ago! He is a pleasure to have a conversation with each visit and will go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with everything! A few years back, my healthcare provider changed which resulted in me having to go to another optometry for eye exams; however, I got my glasses done with Fremont Optometry nonetheless. When I picked up my glasses, I saw Dr. Ly and chatted with him a bit and during the conversation, I informed him about my change in healthcare and he noticed how my new lenses from that prescription is thinner than what I usually wear. He then pulled out my last 3-4 exams with him and noticed that the degree of the new lenses were inconsistent with the past results and asked me to do a quick eye exam just to double check. To my surprise, the results of his exam were not the same as the other place and the prescription that place gave me was lower than what I actually needed! After that, I scheduled a more in depth eye exam with Dr. Ly and the results were consistent with my previous exams which tells me that his assessment was correct! On top of that, he worked with me in giving me a great price for the new lenses that was not only affordable, but also took into account of the entire situation to ensure that I would not have to pay more than I needed to! Since that experience, I won't ever go to any other optometry regardless of my healthcare provider and would be more than happy to pay out of pocket for the level of quality and care that I have had! Dr. Ly definitely cares about the wellbeing of his clients and his ability to notice something was off with my glasses demonstrates his attention to each and every individual he has interacted with! I believe he is definitely a great contribution to the field of optometry and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to get their eyes checked! read more

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Book your appointment NOW! The Doctor here is the definition of a 5 STAR Optometrist. Even with the situation occurring they are squeaky CLEAN. Constantly cleaning & disinfecting every step of the way. He is with you every step of the way, helping you get everything you need. Very patient man with all ages. Wide selection of Glasses & Contacts! Even recommends the BEST Laser eye surgeon in town! read more

I haven't done an eye exam checkup in a few years due to pandemic and other reasons, so I finally went here to get it done. Dr.Ly was super friendly and professional. He also took a lot of precautions with covid, which I definitely appreciated. Highly recommend this place for any eye exams! read more

Contact lens prices are WAY above market place. Inaccurate information was provided. Inaccuracy with eye exams resulting in multiple office visits. Will definitely not come back read more

I have been wearing glasses for a long time and I found my exan with Doctor Ly was very detailed. His explanation was extremely helpful as I found out important things about my eyes that I didn't know before. For example, I have always known that I have astigmatism. No one ever tell me that my specific type of astigmatism is greatly affected by rubbing. In addition, I am the most indecisive and picky cudtomer. I dreaded the experience of selecting my glasses on the spot. However, Mirna and Judy were Judgment free and really helpful especially with a customer like me. I've never felt more comfortable simply being myself. read more

Dr. Michael Ly was very professional, patient, kind, and thorough in my contacts fittiing and eye exam. I have never had a doctor who explained everything to me this thoroughly. When he saw that I had dry eyes, he did more checks and even told me what I need to do to fix it, recommended me options that work for my lifestyle, and even explained further long-term solutions if I choose to. He walked me through how he concluded my eye prescriptions and even told me to walk around and take my time to figure out how they feel. I never felt rushed in the entire process and he was quick to help when we were confused about insurance coverage in the beginning. I cannot say more praises for Dr. Ly! read more

I've been coming to this optometry for about 15 years (since I was a child). Once or twice I've tried other places and I've been so dissatisfied. Fremont Optometry doesn't disappoint that's why I keep going back. I don't have insurance so prices are based on my experience. I'm sure it would be less money for those who do have vision insurance. The eye exam (glasses and contacts) is less than $100. I usually pay anywhere from $500-$800 (eye exam, 1yr. Supply of contacts and glasses). Keep in mind I always like to splurge on brand name glasses. Also, they always offer a rebate for the contacts and I usually get back at least $50-$75, depending on the contacts. Finally, they always give you extra eye solution which is pretty awesome because it saves me money and I don't have to buy eye solution for 2-3 months. The optometry takes walk-ins and it's not busy. They have a large selection of glasses (including brand name). Also, the prices are reasonable. I've never had any issues with this place. The people that work there are always very kind and helpful. read more

Awesome place! I come here to get my prescription glasses. They have a good selection of glasses, but if you take your own frames they can accommodated you. They are quick and efficient and can have same day service available if you arrive early enough. I've been doing business here for 5+years now and am always satisfied with the quality and care received. I highly recommend this Optometry. read more

Dr. Ly at Fremont Optometry is the best optometrist that I have come across during my 30 years of wearing eye glasses. All healthcare professionals, in my opinion, should have the heart and character of Dr. Ly. Dr. Ly has endless patience with his patients, knows everything about eyes and optometry, very hard working, and very meticulous. From my first phone conversation with Dr. Ly, you can tell his priority is to give the best patient care that he possibly can, and he's not in his profession for any other reason. I had a very difficult eye glasses situation. I loved my last pair of glasses and they were working great for me so I had and wore those pair of glasses for almost 12 years. I never got new glasses during these past 12 years. My glasses were finally breaking down and the lens coating was deteriorating rapidly to the point where I couldn't see clearly through the lenses. I went to other optometrists before I found Dr. Ly. My problem was that I was getting a really bad fish bowl effect from the eyeglasses that I was getting from the other optometrists. The other optometrists' eyeglasses also gave me really bad distortions. The other optometrists either didn't have the patience at all to help me figure out what was wrong (they didn't even try), or they didn't have the knowledge and expertise to figure out my problem. It was a process and I had to see Dr. Ly a few times, but Dr. Ly figured out my eyeglasses problems, and I have eyeglasses that work perfectly right now! If you have any problems with your eyeglasses, I'm totally confident that Dr. Ly has the experience/knowledge/expertise to help you and to figure out and to correct the problem. Dr. Ly is the most patient optometrist that I know and have come across during my 30 years of wearing eyeglasses. Dr. Ly never gave up on me like the other optometrists. I could tell from my first appointment with Dr. Ly that he's in the optometry profession because he loves what he does, he loves helping his patients, and he loves helping them see well and clearly. Dr. Ly is also so honest and you can tell he truly cares for each and every patient that he has. (I've sat in his waiting room and have seen his interaction with all of his patients on a busy Saturday in his office.) During my first phone call to Dr. Ly, and after I told him my eyeglasses problems, did you know what Dr. Ly replied? Dr. Ly told me that he would love to help me! Before I found Dr. Ly, I even told my husband that I might never be able to see again because no optometrist can figure out my eyeglass problem. I didn't know what I was going to do, esp. because I have two little kids to take care of at home. I just can't believe Dr. Ly figured everything out, and I have eyeglasses that I love and can see perfectly! Side note - I've also met almost all of the staff at Dr. Ly's office and they are all amazing! Thank you so much, Dr. Ly! The healthcare profession really needs more doctors like you. Dr. Ly really sets the standard for the optometry profession. I'm forever grateful for your help, Dr. Ly! read more

Dr. Ly is super helpful and thorough in the eye examination! I've had eye examinations with him several times and each experience has been great. Mirna is super helpful and patient with helping me pick out frames. Definitely a great experience overall! read more

I found the place thru google and their website was very quick and to the point in the eye exam while being polite.

This is my first time coming here and decided to give them a try because of their location and they take my insurance as well. The optometrist Dr. Lee was very professional and reassuring and gave me a great deal of information which I appreciate it very much since some optometrists don't really speak very much and just do their tests as required. I ordered my glasses that I needed due to my astigmatism. And the only reason why I did not give them five stars is because they do not have all the equipment to test for glaucoma. Other than that I do recommend. read more

Great doc , care for his patients and not trying to just up sell things you don't need . And helped me with the prescription to get the right glasses . I want to readjust it so agreed if it is needed . Great doc. Highly recommend:) exam fee is cheaper only 55$ and 40$ with glasses purchase. That's awesome!!!! I usually only review something when things go wrong . But I wanna share this experience . Nothing went wrong and super clean place . read more

I haven't been back to an optometrist since the lockdown and was apprehensive about trying a new place out, but I'm glad I did. I arrived a little bit before my appointment time and was seen exactly at the time scheduled. Dr. Ly was thorough and extremely informative in explaining how to care for my eyes during the exam. I was surprised it only took an hour to finish since I felt he went above and beyond with my eye care. read more

First of all If I could give this place 100 stars I would!!! My glasses had broken on a Saturday and I was able to get an appointment on a Sunday. I'd gotten a call if I could come earlier which worked out. From the moment I stepped in I believe her name is Judy, greeted me and attended me right away. Got all my insurance information and let me know which glasses were fully covered. I was able to try on glasses while it was my turn to see the doctor. The doctor gave me such a wonderful experience and had let me know about glasses he is currently working on and had me try them on. Over all from start to finish this was the best eye doctor visit I've ever had. ALSO to my surprise my glasses were ready for pickup in a matter of 2 days which was the cherry on top. I will be returning and bringing in my family for their own future visits. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND AND VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER!!! read more

Dr. Michael Ly and his staff are flexible in scheduling, knowledgeable and thorough. Excellent care, professional, and reasonable prices. Highly recommend for eyeglasses, contacts and other eye concerns. My whole family trusts Dr.Ly for excellent care and treatment. Thankful for his consistent service over the past years. Recently experienced an extreme case of dry eye that caused the tissue of my eye to raise. Dr. Ly provided a thorough exam and gave me several treatment options. Great service! read more

My glasses were broken from a seat and as usual, I searched around on yelp and found Fremont near my house. I gave them a call and here are my visit experience: - Staff/service: friendly, gentle, very willing to help you figure out the best option. A good point is that they really focus on what they do. - Price: the most comparable among ~ 7 places that I called (for cutting the glasses to fit a new frame) Overall, very good experience. read more

Dr. Ly is excellent. Very courteous, patient, and detailed, and I'll recommend him. The optometry has decent price, and you can pick up soon. The frame collection is on the weak side though. read more

Dr. Ly is by far the most knowledgeable, patient, and helpful optometrist I have seen in my entire life. He works tirelessly to provide his patients with a truly thorough exam and superior product. He is unbiased, genuine, and always puts his patients first. As a medical professional, I know compassionate and competent care when I see it. I have been coming here for years and always walk away completely satisfied. I have had both glasses and contact exams here and even had a pair of glasses made on-site. They are the best pair of glasses I've ever owned (see recurring theme). read more

Optometrist is amazing but lens service was horrible. I brought in my own glasses when I got my eye exam. I was pushed to get a pair of plastic glasses because my insurance covered it. I gave in because I wasn't being charged. My biggest concern when getting a lens was the glare of the glasses. They were trying to upsell one of their lens they recommended for me. I asked if the glasses had any additional glare or tint and they said no. I decided to buy it and had to pay out of pocket. I was told I could pick them up Tuesday. Tuesday comes and they are not ready and they told me pick them up Friday. False promise. Don't over promise your customers. I pick them up Friday and the lens were blue with a bunch of glare. I told them I was unhappy. They don't offer refunds but they offered to change them for me. I get them back and the glare was still there. At that point, I was fed up and over it, I decided to let things go. I recommend getting your eye exam here and going somewhere else for your lenses or frames. read more

I like the services provided by Fremont Optometry. From my experiences among other eye doctors I've encountered, they would usually just exam my eyes, then gave me my prescriptions, and sent me on my way to choose a frame. But with Dr. Ly, it was different. Even on my first visit, Dr. Ly was and still is very informative/friendly during and after the eye exam process. He would go in dept in informing me about my current eyes condition, the cause of the problem, and ways/tips on what I should/can do to take better care of my eyes. The front desk services are great too. They keep the wait time short, provide recommendation on the frames, and overall, the environment is friendly and warm. read more

Dr. Ly is wonderful, he helped me to find the best contacts for my eyes and genuinely cares about his patients.

I love the doctor here, he was so patiently. I feel comfortable with my glasses. I definitely will go there again. read more

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Dr Le is the BEST optometrist! Out of the 30 years of wearing glasses and visiting several different optometrists throughout the years, Dr Le has been the only one that has given me the best prescription, best advice and my astigmatism has improved under his care. Extremely affordable and a knowledgeable friendly staff. Put it this way, I work for a very high profiled optometrist, but I prefer Fremont Optometry! read more