A while back, an eye surgeon friend told me in confidence that Dr. Bansal was the best eye surgeon…read morein Northern CA. Bansal invested in the latest technology and was the most skilled. I had astigmatism and far sightedness. Dr. Bansal solved both for me 15 years ago and I'm still going strong. I'll likely need something done again in the future and will go see Dr. Bansal again. Why would anyone NOT invest in their eyes - or risk it with anyone other than the best!?!? UPDATE: I've had two friends also use Dr. Bansal with similar stellar results. He has also turned away friends that didn't need surgery (very professional).

Yesterday, I had my LASIK eye surgery done by Dr Bansal, during the last few months I have been in…read morecontact with their center and they always answered all my questions! During surgery day, they are me feeling comfortable, reassured all my worried and walked through everything step by step during my surgery day and today during the follow-up. I had very bad vision before, a -9.0 prescription and there was hesitation on the final overall work. Well the DR preformed his magic and got me to 20/20!! For someone who has had glasses all their life, and contacts the last 13 years- I wish I did it sooner. The recovery was so quick- already today I am seeing everything and resting as instructed. All the staff at Laservue Eye Center are friendly, welcoming and the best staff I have met hope during all my visits. Thank you LaserVue and Dr Bansal for my 20/20 vision!

What an excellent experience I had at this practice!…read more I booked an appointment 4 weeks out to see the optometrist at the Santa Rosa Costco because my Costco in Ukiah does not have an optometrist on-site, so I was referred to Santa Rosa. When I arrived at my appointment 4 weeks later, I was informed that SR Costco does not take my insurance which is VSP, pretty common insurance! I figured would give Target optical in SR shot to see if they would be able to see me. I knew it would be a long shot but as I said I am from Ukiah and did want to waste the drive and really needed to renew my contact prescription which had expired right at the beginning of the pandemic. My other option and the least favorite option was to drive to the Bay Area to see my old optometrist. When I arrived at SR Target I explained my situation to the Optical office Manager and she went to check with Dr. Lee to see if he would be able to give me an exam. Looong story short, he did! Dr.Lee is amazing I had a great conversation with him in the exam room. Not only is he professional, knowledgeable, but he's also personable, energetic, and has a great sense of humor! And his staff has the same energy! I am a super fan of stellar customer service and because of that I will definitely return and make the 1-hour drive for my next appointment!

My $1,200 a month Kaiser plan didn't cover an optometry exam. They wanted to charge me $177 for a…read morebasic eye exam, plus any additional testing on top of that. I went on Yelp and decided to make an appointment at this Target location. Dr. Lee was very energetic and thorough. He explained every step of the process. The basic exam included testing my existing glasses, vision test, visual examination of the cornea, peripheral vision test, and a glaucoma test. I opted to go for the retinal scan which was an extra amount but at my age, it's worth it. Dr. Lee has a state of the art machine that doesn't require dilating the eyes. It takes a digital picture of the retina and the optic nerve. He took the time to explain the health of my eyes. The basic eye exam here was $104 less than Kaiser and even with the extra charge for the retinal scan, it was still $65 less than Kaiser's basic exam. I highly recommend Dr. Lee!

Dr. Singh, Is a skilled professional and very good at what…read moreshe does! If you are curious or interested in anything that she offers? I would highly recommend making an appointment for a personal consultation. She takes the time to listen to you about your needs and explains all the details about everything you're interested in to look and feel better. Personally, I really love that she never overdoes anything . She does beautiful work ! L

Dr. Singh is a great doctor! She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and listens with patience…read moreand understanding to make a visit with her an amazing experience!!! Thank you Dr. Singh for your work!!! Conni Kroyer

Had a contact lens emergency while visiting Sonoma over the holidays and the folks at Lyons…read moreoptometry were BEYOND kind, helpful, and accommodating - they went above and beyond and saved our vacation!! Cannot recommend Lyons optometry (especially their front desk staff) enough. It's also a lovely office- clean, bright, and well appointed. Was extremely happy with my experience here.

I recently I went in to have an eye exam and purchase glasses. Staff was very helpful with picking…read moreout frames and I was told I would get glasses in 2 to 2 and 1/2 Weeks. No problem. After 3 and 1/2 weeks I received a phone call to say the lab said they might be here middle of the week, making it 4 weeks. When I asked why I was told 'I don't know'. It seems Lyon's optometry could be more attentive following up on their glass orders with the laboratory. A 4 week wait is excessive, and I would expect them to follow up on late orders. I understand they are planning to roll out a concierge type service soon.

Disclaimer: I have never met an optometrist I didn't like. (I could name all of the dentists and…read moregeneral practitioners that I didn't like--that would be easy.) I went to Bennett Valley Optometry for an eye check-up and to order a new pair of glasses, and chose it because it offered the Optoscan (sp?) service, which is basically a machine that takes a scan of your entire eye at different depths using different colors. The front desk staff were friendly and warm, and Dr. Bowman was a very mellow, kind, and intelligent doctor who answered all of my questions thoroughly. I never felt rushed or dismissed, and he even used a very awesome eyeball model to explain to me what astigmatism was. He also showed me some very cool software that he used to analyze the optoscan images of my eyes and even told me where I could download the software so that I could try it out myself! (By the way, if you go with the Optoscan service, they send you wallpaper-sized images of your eye to your email.) He was also frank and candid about the advantages and disadvantages of laser eye surgery, since I was wondering whether it might work for me. For selecting glasses, I worked with Janine, who was very friendly and worked within the budget I gave her. She listened to my feedback, and based off of what I liked (thick wide frames) she found a selection of frames matching exactly just that. So, I had a hard time deciding. She brought out an iPad and took head on photos of me in different pairs of glasses for comparison. She then pulled up a library with different colors and styles for the frames I liked. In the end, I found exactly the type of frames I wanted. In terms of the length of time it took to receive the glasses (I ordered two pairs--one regular prescription, and the other prescription sunglasses with polarized lenses), it did take about two weeks (10 working days), so I would keep that in mind if you are in a rush and need glasses asap. Parking-wise, it's an open lot with plenty of spaces. Waiting room is quiet with plenty of neatly-organized magazines to appeal to any reader. In the actual eye examination room, they have Far Side comics...not that the wait was ever long enough for me to get very far into them.

the best eye exam that I have had in many years. Dr. Bowman was great and talked me through what he…read moreneeded to do and made me feel important and I am greatfull for his time. The office staff was very pleasant to talk to and helped me with my insurance plan, I am so happy to have reconnected with the Bennett Valley Optometry group ginger smith

Dr. Bansal and his team are truly phenomenal!…read more I've been wearing glasses and contacts for over 20 years and decided I finally wanted to pursue vision correction surgery. I came in for a consultation and after a thorough eye examination, I was notified that due to my high prescription and thin corneas, I was not eligible for Lasik, SMILE or PRK but was eligible for ICL (Implantable Collamer Lenses). I had not previously heard of ICL so the optometrist explained to me that it is a newer (at least in the U.S.) procedure during which micro incisions are made on the eyes and permanent lenses are inserted. The cost is significantly more than the other types of procedures ($11,800) but I was able to pay for half and then finance the other half through CareCredit. I was able to schedule my procedure for the following month after my initial consultation. Dr. Bansal was very transparent during my pre-op appointment and notified me that due to my high prescription and a genetic deformity in my right eye, I would not be able to get to 20/20 vision but would get close. The procedure itself was a breeze and completely painless. I was given Ativan and numbing eye drops. The longest part was waiting for my eyes to completely dilate in the surgery waiting room. I actually fell asleep in there until I was woken up and notified that it was surgery time. The procedure took less than 3 minutes per eye - it was extremely quick! I did not feel any pain, but did feel a little bit of pressure. The most uncomfortable part was having to stare up at an extremely bright light while Dr. Bansal performed the surgery. As soon as it was over and I was wheeled into the recovery room, my vision was already clear! My contact lens prescription was -9.00 in my left eye and -7.00 in my right, so the fact that I could already see pretty clearly right after surgery was incredible. Recovery has been easy. I did experience some blurriness/cloudiness and fluctuations in my vision for the first couple of days, but my vision gradually became more clear. At my one-week post-op exam, my vision was 20/25 in my left eye and 20/30 in my right which is better than what I thought would be possible. I now wake up in the morning and can immediately see and it feels like a miracle. It's now been two weeks since my procedure and I feel comfortable driving. I am absolutely thrilled by my corrected vision and am very pleased with the results! If you're on the fence about getting vision correction surgery, get it done at LaserVue! The team here is amazing and made me feel very comfortable about the entire thing!

Dr. Bansal performed advanced laser cataract surgery for me on both eyes with a multifocal lense…read more I'm now able to see clearly at both mid and far distances, including night time vision, and can see vivid colors that have escaped me for more than 10 years. Not only did Dr. Bansal answer all of my questions, but every single person on his team was attentive and provided great care. Dr. Bansal is on the forefront of laser eye procedures and I wouldn't hesitate to use him for such an important procedure. If you need a place to stay overnight, there is a nice, inexpensive retro motel nearby called the Astro hotel with good restaurants (Spinster Sisters and Bagel Noshery) close by. Enjoy your cataracation!

I've been going to Site for Sore Eyes for over 10 years, and have always been happy with their…read moreservice and my glasses! The manager, Felix, is very professional, friendly, and knows exactly what he's doing! He understands all the different styles of frames in the shop and can give you a great recommendation for your needs. I was hesitant to go outside of my normal style with my recent pair, but I absolutely love them and they fit my face perfectly. The turnaround time for glasses is quick and I can go in for adjustments or fittings whenever it's needed. Highly recommend!

I decided to give this place chance because of good reviews but unfortunately my experience with…read morethis place wasn't what I expected. Had my eye exam and when I got my glasses, it felt like I was wearing someone else's glasses. When I told them my concerns, I was told to wear them for a while until my eyes get used to a new prescription. After a week, it felt so wrong, I came back. After the optometrist re-checked my eyes, he said," oh, I expected it to be so much better" . I didn't say anything , but deep in my mind I was like "expected"? I had an eye exam and it should show what it is. They had redo my lenses and it still felt strange. Wouldn't be coming back. But the stuff is really nice.

They always get my prescription right and have a great selection of frames. They are a little…read morepricey but I've always had a good experience with both the optometrists and the oculists.

Incredible! My son caught pink eye at camp and this place got us in 20 minutes after calling and…read moreright before they were closing! Their Incredibly efficient and friendly staff guided us through a jiffy check in, collected our info and insurance and my son received immediate attention, diagnosis and eyedrops to cure his infection. Very professional, friendly and responsive. They saved the day as my son would have needed to miss summer plans if he couldn't get medication immediately. We were in and out within an hour of calling them. Amazing!!

Cataracts surgery went very well. Very skilled staff as well as very knowledgeable and competent…read moresurgeon.

I was suffering from a condition. No one seemed to know what it was, after 4 months with two…read moremisdiagnosis I was referred to Dr. Yohai. Even the comment he made after taking a look at my eyes was wow you've been through some stuff. I'm happy to say that Dr. Yohai has definitely made a difference. I am most grateful for the aggressive regiment in treatment Dr. Yohai prescribed to bring this condition under control. Thank you, sir for all your help I will be back. Have a wonderful day

I love going for my yearly exam, the staff at Dr. Shipley's make me feel at home and they always…read moreanswer any questions I have. They also are very helpful when selecting a frame to purchase for new glasses. Both Dr. Les Shipley and Dr. Margot Shipley are extremely kind and they explain everything in detail.

Great Dr's, been going there for 15+ . I unfortunately cannot say the same thing for the front…read moreoffice staff. One or two in particular. Will probably not return, I've given them plenty of chances.