Friendly helpful staff and knowledgeable optometrist. Good selection of glasses and easy to make an appointment. Miss Dr Burke, as he was our doctor for years, but still very happy to come here. read more

I have been coming here for a few years and have seen Dr. Burke (before he retired), Dr. Yoo and Dr.Lee. The front staff is friendly and helpful, and it's easy to get an appointment. The reason for the four stars instead of five is that I was asked several times (by the staff and doctor) if I wanted glasses as well as contacts. I get an annual exam mainly due to needing more contact lens. I wear only one (mono vision) and have had the same RX for several years. It felt like they were just trying to sell me glasses, when I was very clear I didn't want them. I also don't know why I'm charged for a "contact fitting exam" (~$130 + my "regular eye exam") when I wear the same contact year after year. Luckily, I have VSP and it covers this, but it seems unnecessary to do this unless I'm having problems with my contacts. They did give me samples of my contact lenses since I was leaving on vacation and was running out. read more

Amazing service and front desk, great respect and selection. The best in the area by far always available and work in a timely matter. Could not recommend a better place in the SB area read more

I've been going to this office for a couple of years now and my experience has for the most part been good--cheerful, helpful staff and pretty easy to get an appointment. I had a problem with a pair of lenses they made for me, but we were able to work through it in the end. read more

Very good service. Nice doctor and staff. They take the time to really check out your vision.

Dr Burke is an outstanding doctor with a great staff - courteous, efficient, & knowledgeable who go out of their way to accommodate needs of the patient. Over the past 10 years, I have heard only good comments about Dr. Burke, its all true..and its no surprise! I am very greatful for the years of 'genuine' concern & exceptional care, which is far beyond what we are used to now days. Similar to finding a good mechanic, I hope Dr. Burke doesn't plan to retire anytime soon! Thank you Dr. Burke!! :) read more

My whole family has been going to Dr. Burke for several years now. Always professional and thorough. Recently, I needed an update to my reader prescription and the staff was able to slide me in between appts the next day for my updated prescription. Thanks, Dr. Burke and staff for taking care of me and the family. Great new location, BTW. read more

I broke my glasses so I called Hollister Optometric Center just to see if they could do a repair. They were so kind to me and had time for me right away. Even though my glasses weren't bought here they still fixed them for me. Really quickly too. All of the ladies who helped me were so sweet and personable. I can't thank you guys enough!! Customer service is 100/10!! read more

Just the best service with such friendly and helpful office professionals. And then there Dr Burke who really knows how to put you at ease while still dispensing his sage advice. Such a great mellow person who also absolutely knows his stuff. I've been going to Hollister Optometric for years and just can't imagine going anywhere else. read more

I was searching for a new eye doctor in the area and I'm so glad I picked out Hollister Optometric center. Dr Burke was informative and very helpful and I had such a wonderful time conversing with Barb at the front desk. She had the best energy and assisted me with my questions and insurance. Wonderful staff, great atmosphere. Definitely recommend! read more

My daughter and I see Dr Burke every year to get our eyes checked, we have gone to him since she was 7 years old (she will be 11 this year). He is very personable, kind and respectful. I highly recommend him to all our friends! read more

This whole office was fantastic. The opticians and receptionist were super friendly, and Dr. Burke listened to my concerns, and them clearly, and explained everything. I highly recommend this office to anyone. read more

I had been to Dr. Burke once before about a year ago. 2 weeks ago I get a call to schedule my yearly eye exam, sounds good, let's do it. I arrive for my appt. today and they "scheduled over it, but maybe they can squeeze me in...". Ok, so we agree on a date and time. I arrive 10 minutes early, and I don't get my eyes checked. Not going back. read more

It's a long story, but the short version is that thanks to Dr. Burke's gentle persistence and forward thinking optimism, I have been blessed to get my life back. He helped me regain vision that i never expected to have ever again in my life. Dr. Burke has the warm personality of a good guy, but he's a professional, the type patients should want to see. He asks questions, listens patiently, and then he graciously offers sound medical guidance, even when the news is not so good or the financial reward of his counsel holds little upside for him. Dr. Burke's clear priority is quality patient outcomes. The staff is professional, friendly and helpful. I made a bad surgical choice 10 years ago, one that deteriorated my vision dramatically, eroded my hope for a better future and took some valuable things away from me. After visiting numerous doctors in those 10 years and trying so many promising solutions unsuccesfully, it wasn't until a small town doctor persisted, pushing me and himself into a new technology (the right technology) that I was able to get my vision, my confidence and my life back. Thanks Dr. Burke. Great job. What you and your staff do for people is a really great thing. read more

I was a patient for about 8 years. It used to be a great office (front staff are still wonderful), but now Dr Burke is all about upselling. I feel ripped off pretty much every time I need to go in for anything now. I would not recommend Dr Burke anymore. read more

Dr. Burke was excellent. He was really nice, didn't rush through the exam and took an interest in me as a patient, which I really appreciate. Though I can't afford to visit him anymore because of Insurance changes, I secretly wish he would set up shop in Costco so I could go back. Optometry doesn't really require a fantastic bedside manner since the patients are usually just in for quick and easy eye exams, but he was caring and made me feel that if I had had a serious issue, I'd like him to take care of it. read more

Dr. Burke is the person in charge and when I came in to see him, he was very nice and friendly and I was very comfortable with him. I also felt like he was thorough in examining my eyes. The people who worked there were also very nice as well. Only gripe: the office is rather small so the selection of frames was also limited. BUT, they do have an office on Milpas that had more frames. read more

The optometry office I went to before was like stepping into a fast food chain, the optometrist would rush me in and out of his office and then his staff would try to up-sell me to the fanciest, most expensive frames. "But I have no money," I would meekly protest. After hearing my complaints, two of my coworkers suggested I switch over to Dr. Burke. He came so very highly recommended by my coworkers and I've recommended him to, well, basically everyone I know... and now, to people I don't know. Dr. Burke identified that I was quite sensitive to light and recommended prescription sunglasses. Um. Prescription sunglasses changed my life forever. Then he recommended computer glasses for me. Total game changer. No more eye strain, no more hunchback-lean-forward position while doing endless computer work. And of course I think Dr. Burke is amazing (kind, patient, gentle), but his staff, Barb and Kim, are equally amazing. Kim works magic adjusting your glasses to fit comfortably on your face. And Barb went waaay out of her way to help me find the perfect sunglasses. And this is no easy feat; I have the HARDEST time finding sunglasses that fit my wide, expansive face that don't hit my chipmunk cheeks when I smile. I tried on almost every pair in the store (seriously, I'm so obnoxious) and could not find a pair that I liked. Barb suggested she bring a few frames she thought would look good on me from a different location. I ended up LOVING one of the frames she brought over, which was also free after my insurance. Thank you, Dr. Burke and his wonderful staff, for always taking the time to answer all my questions and make recommendations based on my health and well-being, without ever being pushy. read more

I was working in Santa Barbara for a week and my final pair of contacts tore. And I also had an expired prescription. I called Hollister Optometric Center and spoke with Barb and she completely understood my dilemma. Working with my expired prescription and all, she was able to supply me with a few days of contacts till I could get home to see my regular optometrist. Free of charge! She saved my business trip and made my weekend. I wish my local optometrist was as wonderful as Dr. Burke and his staff! read more

Got contacts a week ago, the left one was still a little blurry. Walked into Dr. Burke's office today and he found a better prescription immediately. New trial lenses will be here Friday. In and out of the appointment in less than 15 minutes. Amazing. read more

Dr. Burke helped me so much I'm so happy I went in and got my eyes checked! I recommend him for anyone that may need glasses

If Crizal replaces lenses that are scratched up, that is fabulous! I did not know that. I sure wish that I had been TOLD that. I would have brought them back in a long time ago. But the place that replaced the lenses insisted that there was NO Crizal on them. They had THOUSANDS of scratches. :( read more

I have been going to Dr. Burke for 30 years or so before he opened the Hollister office. A great guy who communicates all ocular issues completely and succinctly. His staff rocks as well. read more

Dr. Burke is an amazing person. He always pays close attention to my needs and goes above and beyond to try to accommodate them. The staff is friendly and always makes me feel welcomed. But they're a small office and have limited selection of frames. Bring your own pair and they'll be happy to adjust your lenses to your prescription. read more

Dr. B and his staff are professional, engaging, and prompt. They even took time to give me advice on which frames looked the best on me.

Thank heavens for this place! I was on vacation and my last pair of contacts ripped, potentially ruining my vacation (and making for a dangerous drive home). Luckily, this place had my prescription on hand, and infinitely sweet ladies at the front desk helping me, so I was in, out and back in the surf in no time. read more

I received courteous and prompt service from staff to replace a nose pad which had broken off on my travel to a meeting in Goleta; a long way home. They treated me as if I was one of their own patient. Many thanks for your service. read more

I have been going to Dr. Burke for over 10 years. I have always been very happy with his exams and the people who work in the office. When my mother was having problems with her eyes I took her to Dr. Burke and he referred her to an excellent doctor in town who did surgery to correct her problem. I always recommend Dr Burke to everyone that I know! read more

I've been going here for years. The staff & doctor are friendly and helpful. My only disappointment is their outdated selection of frames. I'm a bit of a fashionista so to the average customer I'm sure you can find what you need there. read more

Love this doctor. Great staff too. He's got the type of patient demeanor that you wish all doctors would have. When he makes an appointment with you, he makes you feel important when you get there, and you generally don't have to wait long. I totally trust this doctor and felt like I was in very good hands. In fact, he took the time to explain to me what an ophthalmologist I had seen didn't feel like he had time to explain, so that now I understand what is going on with my eyes. I would recommend Dr. Burke without hesitation. read more

Dr. Burke and his staff are incredible! I needed my first pair of glasses and I hadn't had my eyes checked in over a decade. They gave me the full work up and it was painless. Dr. Burke was so nice and very thorough. I didn't think I looked good in any glasses and had no idea what to look for. The staff helped me find the perfect pair and made it a fun experience. Fast forward almost two years and they are still great. My glasses had a scratch and were within in their warranty, and his staff once again made the lens replacement a walk in the park. Everyone here is wonderful. I wish I still lived in the area so I could keep him as my optometrist. These are nice people that are working hard everyday to make sure their patients are happy. read more

I would give this place 5 stars but I didn't come here for an eye exam haha I broke one of my nose pieces on my glasses and went everywhere for those little fix it yourself kit at albertsons, kmart etc. But couldn't find it anywhere cause they only have those foam pads but not actual plastic nose pieces. So i just stopped in, figured it would be $5 tops to replace it. The two people working there were so nice they just took care of it for me free of charge. I know a lot of places do this for free but I didn't think this place would be for some reason. Anyways, 4 stars for customer service. About 3 people walked in after me and the way they helped them were so nice to them and they were actual patients. I would love to be a patient now haha but anyways, I saw them helping another patient picking out new glasses and they gave their opinion if you asked and tell you which frame looks nicer on your face shape and stuff. But i haven't had an exam here before so I can't say how the doctor is but I'm sure he's nice just like the people working in the front. read more

Due to high pressures in my eye, i developed blisters on my cornea that were causing severe pain. I went to Dr. Burke so he could insert a contact lens over my blisters to protect them from bursting every time i blinked. I was very apprehensive about this procedure because of all the pain it could potentially cause. By using an anesthetic drop and a very gentle approach he was successful in placing the lens over my blisters without causing any discomfort. He has been very conscientious in his follow up care. If i wasn't for his kind and gentle approach i would be writing this with an artificial eye. Dr. Burke was instrumental in saving my eye. His office staff is exceptional in their patient care delivery. I feel very luck to have them in my corner. read more

I can't believe it's been 6 years since I've had my eyes examined! I'm new to S.B. and just happened upon Dr. Burke's office. I met Kim, & felt an immediate connectio. So, I made an appoinment. When Dr. Burke examined my eyes, he was very professional, courteous & caring. When I picked up my glasses, I could see so clearly! It was awesome! I even got a 15% discount because I don't have Ins. Thank you Dr. Burke! I would recommend your services to anyone needing excellant eyecare! :-) read more

I absolutely love this place!!! I have the best eye doctor ever super great and actually listens to you when u say your concerns!! He gives you suggestions and is very gentle ! I had a pair of glasses he gave me for about 6 years and they finally broke in 2014 and since I didn't have ins that he covered I had to go to a different office and got SCREWED into buying this Ray Bans for about 100 bucks outta pocket Fee upfront and they gave me so much eye trouble and headaches finally ended up getting my VSP insurance and I called dr.burke right away office got me in and went to my appointment told dr.burke my concerns does a eye exam and then says can I please see ur current glassss(from a different Office) and he says Briana this isn't ur prescription your wearing totally off numbers I was like what !! He said yes that's why u can't see and have headaches! 100!!! Dollers!!! Down the Drown!!! So thanks to Dr.Burke and His Awsome staff they helped me out with a new pair of glasses and I haven't had a problem since!! Oh wait yes I did my 1 year old son broke my glasses called Dr.Burkes Girls and within three days new pair ready to go!! For free!! They stay on top of things!!! THANK YOU Dr.Burke And Staff!!!! read more