Dr. Kara is awesome! And Staff is super nice and friendly. Easy to talk to. Office is super clean too. We've been coming here for a few years now. Old place we went to off Atlantic Ave. Just gave off bad vibes--the receptionists would gossip about other patients in front of us who are waiting. So glad we found Lakewood Optometry. I actually look forward to going to my doc appointments here! read more

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Dr. Takeda was calm and patient, helping me successfully wear contacts for the first time after a frustrating experience at a different office. What I truly love about this place is their attention to detail, especially with follow-ups. I tend to need constant reminders, and the staff is always on top of it. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a new optometrist! read more

The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They have the latest technology. Dr. Takeda explained all the images and answered all my questions. I didn't have to wait at all. I highly recommend Lakewood Optometry. read more

My first visit to Lakewood Optometry was stellar. The friendly, thorough, and extremely efficient experience was unlike any other optometry appointment I have ever had. Due to a cancellation I was able to go in early and had absolutely no wait at all. The pre-registration process via email made everything so simple. All the staff are great and Dr Takeda is patient, thorough, and great. I can't imagine going anywhere else for an eye exam. read more

Dr. Takeda is fantastic! She does such a great job of taking her time and she is very knowledgeable and teaches you stuff about your eyes! Happy my new insurance covers her! read more

I've been coming here for years and can't say enough about the service here. Dr. Takeda is amazing and it's always a pleasure to see. She's really passionate about what she does and it shows. She's done a phenomenal job with her staff. They're very efficient which is very hard to come by in this day and age. I would highly recommend! read more

Everyone that works here is kind, patient and knowledgeable. I had many many questions for the optometrist and she was so patient with me and gave detailed explanations for the reasoning behind her findings. I've also had to call them a few times for various things and the people answering the phone are always pleasant to speak to. read more

I absolutely love this optometrist. Dr. Kara Takeda has been suggesting I get Lasik for several years and I finally bit the bullet and did it through one of her highly recommended colleagues. She has always been very upfront and honest with me and when I need to make last-minute changes on my appointment she is always accommodating I absolutely love coming here I feel like more than just a patient when I leave her chair she recalls information from our last visit. 10 out of 10 would recommend she's the best!!! read more

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The whole office was very patient with me while instructing me to put in contact lenses.

BEST EYE DOCTOR I was looking for an eye doctor as I have not seen one since we moved to Long Beach. I was basing my choice on location and reviews. Lakewood Optometry had some of the highest reviews and, as a bonus, it is only three minutes from my house. I am so glad that we went with this option because the service was exceptional. They were very patient and understanding with my fiancé and me, despite our constant reschedules due to our busy schedules. Once we arrived to our appointment. the service was exceptional. Dr. Kara Takeda was awesome and thoroughly explained the eye exam and my results to me, patiently answering all my questions. When it came to selecting my glasses, I was very lucky to have Gladys assist me. Gladys was the best--so kind and patient with me as I changed my mind 20 different times. She continued to offer suggestions that I ended up really liking. Her service was phenomenal. Gladys provided the best customer service anyone could ever ask for. I already want to come back for next year's glasses so she can help me again! read more

This was my first eye exam since before the COVID Pandemic hit. I recently switched insurance and needed to find a new optometrist. The initial part of the exam was completed by a younger woman who took pictures and measurements of my eyes. The eye doctor was thorough during the exam and was patient. She let me try on samples of contacts to see if I could make them work. Overall service was good. Glasses cost more than I expected even with insurance. read more

Everyone was very helpful. I would highly recommend. Great inventory of frames and the staff are very knowledgeable.

I'm very happy I found this office. They're very professional and through. I've seen many optometrists and was missed diagnosed until meeting with Lakewood Optometry. I'm wearing contacts now something I'd never thought I do or need. But they've improved my vision 100%. If your looking for a new optometrist go to Lakewood Optometry. read more

After several years of going here since B.C. (before covid), it's safe to say this is my preferred spot to go to for the foreseeable future. Fast, friendly, and efficient. Contacts and glasses came in a timely manner as usual. read more

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They are so nice and accommodating. Despite not getting glasses with them; they adjusted my glasses for no fee. I will definitely go back and purchase glasses from them. And the staff is really nice and helpful. read more

This place is great and the people are nice. I really did like them, but their hours are terrible. Needed to go to another optometrist for an urgent matter because this place is closed on Mondays. They are only open for 7 hours Tuesday through Thursday and 5 hours on Friday. They are closed from 12-1 every day. read more

As someone who has always had poor vision her entire life, I've always valued the experience of a small, personal practice vs. a. Optometrist in a big box store. Dr. Takeda and her staff are so kind, caring, and careful, I always feel like I'm in the best hands. I wear contact lenses, so I don't have the luxury of delaying my appointment while we're in the middle of a global pandemic. I felt that the process for booking and attending my appointment was very safe and I didn't feel any fear at any time. I also didn't feel like I was in a five minute car wash- that is, in and out. Dr. Takeda still took time to talk with me, catch up, make me feel like a valued patient. That majorly matters in my book. My contact order and subsequent pickup was a breeze! From technology, patient care, customer service, "bedside manner" and safety, I cannot recommend Lakewood Optometry enough! read more

This place was recommended to me and I'm so glad I went. This was the best experience I've ever had getting care for my vision. The entire staff and the process was friendly , thorough, thoughtful, professional and helpful. Dr. T and her staff are amazing and I will recommend them to everyone I know. I am a lifetime customer now! Thank you to everyone there that helped me! read more

I would gladly travel 2 hours out of my way to see Dr. Takeda !!!!! Eye doctors are a dime a dozen but Dr. Takeda stands above the crowd. Yes , she's a great doctor but more importantly she's a wonderful person. She treats you like you're her best friend !! It's a joy to come in for an exam. Yes , she has all the modern equipment and she's completely knowledgeable about vision. But it's her warm friendly manner that keeps you coming back !!!! read more

My husband and I found Dr. Take da on Yelp and we're impressed with the reviews of both she and her practice. We went for our exams and both picked out new frames. I love mine and I'm very happy, both with cost and customer service. My husband brought in a pair of Rayban frames he wanted to make into progressive sunglasses. There was a misunderstanding on what he got versus what he wanted. Both Gladys, who helped us both with picking out our new frames, and Dr Takeda went above and beyond to make him happy and make it right and I can absolutely say the customer service is stellar. Would absolutely recommend this office as the staff is amazing and Dr. Takeda is as well. read more

If you are looking for a new eye doctor, Dr. Takeda and staff at Lakewood Optometry are the best! My sister highly recommended them when I told her I was dissatisfied with the customer service skills at my old optometry office (see other review). Anyhow, during all my experiences, I was greeted with a warm and friendly front staff. The wait is never long; the opticians were professional, courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Takeda was like meeting an old friend; she's professional and yet very approachable and down-to-earth friendly. She clearly explains issues with my vision, my concerns with eye strain at the computer and my continued, preferable use of contact lens. The staff helped me with the breakdown of cost; explaining what my insurance covered and what was out of pocket. They are very pro-active at making sure that I have my annual examinations scheduled. In light of COVID-19, the business has opened recently with limited occupancy and days. I feel safe walking inside; they take your temperature, the staff and doctor wear masks, informed me that the facility was wiped down. While I was there, there was less than 10 people with me. I believe about 5-6 total. I hope this review helps if you are concerned about going back for an eye appointment during the pandemic. read more

Having just moved to the area and not getting recommendations from friends, there was some trepidation in scheduling an appointment with this office. DON'T WORRY!!! From the front desk to the back exam room, everyone was courteous, engaging, informative, and beyond professional. I am grateful that Dr Takeda, her staff, and all that is Lakewood Optometry popped up on my insurance carrier's 'Find a Doctor' list. My interactions with this office was one of the best eye experiences I have had (and I'm an old guy!). read more

Dr. Takeda and her professional staff gave me a positive experience for a new glasses/contacts exam in August 2018. I called for an appointment mid-August, which is typically when doctors are impacted for back-to-school appointments. These folks got me an appointment for 2 days later in the same week and emailed me new client forms to fill out ahead of my appt. Thank you for saving me from recalling patient history on the fly. I checked in for my appt with zero wait time at the front desk. The reception area was bright, welcoming, clean, and had ample seating. There was also space to browse their frames comfortably without bumping into someone else, unlike my last optometrist. They called me back for pretesting barely 2 minutes after I sat down and led me to their control room. Whoops, I mean their pretesting room. Their pretesting machines are brand new and so advanced that I was in awe. Everyone should get their Optos retinal imaging done here because the process was a breeze compared to the older machines elsewhere. No fuss, no muss, and I got high-quality images of my retina to ensure I'm healthy. After pretesting I went back to the exam room. This entire office is SPACIOUS and bright, perfect for little ones who might be scared of the doctor's. Dr. Takeda came in just moments after I was seated and began the exam. If there is a course on bedside manner for doctors, I want Dr. Takeda to teach it. She led me through a thorough exam and listened to my concerns about my astigmatism. We went through several "#1 or #2" scenarios to make sure it was the right fit. She is professional, personable, and human. Dr. T spent a good 20 minutes going over my eye health and answering my questions about lasik surgery. She gave me literature for the doctor she refers to and had her staff initiate contact with that office on my behalf. When life is less busy, I'll use Dr. Takeda as my pre-op and post-op doctor when I finally get to do lasik. I went home in trial contact lenses and tested them for about 10 days before discovering I just can't wear Acuvue anymore. I called to ask if I could switch to another brand I've worn before and they updated my contacts with no problem. I LOVED how easy it was to understand my insurance benefits and order contacts through this office. The only struggle I had with this process was what am I going to do since I moved out of the area because I trust these folks so much. The answer is simple: I'll happily drive in from 150 miles away just to be a patient here. The service and professionalism here does not compare-- thank you Dr. Takeda, Judy, Emily, and other staff I haven't met yet. You guys rock!!! read more

We needed to get our 3 year old's eyes tested. All the staff at Lakewood Optometry were great, patient and friendly with a toddler who wasn't being the easiest to deal with. Highly recommended. read more

For 20+ years I went to the same optometrist and I had always felt like my vision was just good enough, but I was never comfortable. Last year, I made the decision to leave and find someplace new. My search led me to Dr. Takeda. She properly identified my keratoconus and put me onto scleral lenses. Since the switch my vision has never been better! I never thought I could see more clearly than what I've been used to all these years and now I feel like with scleral lenses I can see 20/20! Highly recommend Dr. Takeda and her entire staff - from the top of the line tech to the friendly quick service and responsiveness. Thanks Lakewood Optometry! read more

Our family has been going to Dr Takeda for years. She's great with my kids (now 11 & 9 years old). Her staff is always friendly and accommodating. This year I brought back some older frames that had widened a bit over time. Her staff adjusted them for me for free and the frames are like new now. I like the many options of glasses to choose from. They always work with my insurance to find me the best, most cost effective option. I highly recommend Dr Takeda and her office. read more

Best eye doctor in SoCal. I've seen Dr. Takeda for years even when she worked at a different office. Her staff is super friendly and helped me find a good look with new frames. Glasses are a statement piece amirite ladies! So I was happy to have good feedback when choosing frames. Also, insurance information is covered very openly so you won't be surprised by the bill and have a say as to what you want and don't want in your care. (I.e. The optos machine was not completely covered by insurance but they told me straight up it would be about $40 on top of my co-pay if I wanted that instead of my eyes getting dilated.) read more

This was my first time getting eyeglasses, and the staff was very helpful and patient with me. I had one previous eye exam at another place and they weren't as helpful in choosing my frames like this place was. I was asked what shape I preferred and I was even brought out options the whole time so it allowed me to have an easier time making a choice. Dr. Takeda is also very friendly and can definitely make you feel comfortable! I'm definitely returning here next time. read more

My family and I have been seeing Dr. Takeda for the past 3 years. First, let me start by saying Dr. Takeda and her team are VERY nice and knowledgeable. Dr. Takeda is very funny and easy to talk to. The equipment seems to be pretty new and the office is very clean. They have implemented COVID safety protocols by limiting the number of patients in the office and sanitizing surfaces in between appointments. read more

I wholeheartedly recommend Lakewood Optometry. Dr. Takeda and her staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. I recently went in for my annual exam and I could not have felt safer with the safety protocols employed. If you have trouble finding frames that aesthetically work for you, the staff members are especially skilled in this. I'm thankful our family found Lakewood Optometry. read more

My daughter and I had an appt about a week ago. Prior to this appt. I emailed them to see what they were doing for safety and protection during this time. I got a very quick response from Judy who went into great detail as to what precautions they are taking to keep everyone safe! It made me feel extremely safe to go ahead and make our appointments. I am a super germaphobe and they made me feel so comfortable throughout my entire appointment. Sanitizer is everywhere if you need it. They also keep the front door locked so people cannot just walk in. It's very very safe! Also when I paid they sanitized my card before giving it back to me. Everyone there is so kind and professional and Dr. Takeda is the absolute best! We love her! Best experience during these crazy times! read more

I first went to Lakewood Optometry last year, and found Dr Takeda and her team to be lovely to work with. I just had my yearly exam today, and felt very comfortable with the Covid precautions in the office. After my thorough exam, I was helped to pick out my next pair of glasses and sunglasses. I always dread picking out new frames (it's such a commitment!) but the lady helping me brought different pairs for me to try and made suggestions based on my face shape, and I found a pair that worked for me in record time! I love my current worn-out prescription sunglasses, and even though they don't carry the brand she called and found that they could order them for me. Overall, this office has provided the most comfortable prescription I've had and has impressive customer service. I highly recommend them! read more

Came in for my annual check-up as well as to purchase long overdue frames. I was greeted by Judy, who checked me in and performed standard preliminary tests. She was friendly and courteous, taking the time to explain what each machine does and the purpose of the test, which I greatly appreciated. I especially liked that she took th time to clean the equipment in front of me. Dr. Takeda herself was both professional and personable, making the exam extremely comfortable. She listened to my concerns carefully and recommended new contacts for me to try and did so in a way that made it seem like we were just 2 old friends, catching up. After the exam, Judy and Dr. Takeda were extremely patient in helping me choose frames, especially for someone as indecisive as I am. They made sure to point out differences between frames to help me come up with a decision, without pushing me to purchase them based on price. I would highly recommend Lakewood Optometry. Their staff is professional, their office is clean, and they have a great selection of frames including Salt frames, which I was told was exclusive to them in the area! read more

Staff have great customer service and the doctor is excellent at explaining everything. I recommend this place to family and friends. Thank you all so much. read more

My wife and I have never written a review for any person and/or businesses on Yelp, but thought we would do so now. Since we relocate every three years, finding the right doctors etc., can be a challenge. We just moved from Honolulu into the Long Beach area, and needed to find a reputable and reliable Optometrist. A friend recommended Lakewood Optometry... and we're glad she did! First, our impression upon entering the office was it was neat and clean, a pleasing appearance. The office is updated and modern, professional looking. (We've walked out of offices because they were not clean, which give us an indication of the type of care we would be getting.) The medical equipment was up to date with technology. The office staff was very friendly and professional. The girls were great and easy to talk with. The eyewear products were quality, and reasonably priced. We were able to get several pair of glasses and are very happy with the style selection and the quality of the lenses. We've had lenses from Costco's etc., which always seemed inferior and hard to keep the smudges off. The lenses Lakewood Optometry uses are easy to clean. Not sure why, don't really care. They just seem to be much better in quality. And, we didn't have to wait long for our appointment! Plus, since I'm a coffee drinker, having decent coffee while waiting (Keurig, I prefer Jura though) was nice too. :-) Second, we enjoyed Dr. Takeda a great deal, as she was very knowledgeable and professional. She spent time just chatting with us, and took her time answering any questions. She's enjoyable to be around... you'll like her. If you have any nervousness, feel a little anxious about an examination, or have young children (she's a mother of little ones), she will allay any of your fears. Dr. Takeda (and the office girls) exert no pressure and do not try to sell products or care that are unnecessary. She is super helpful and cares about the health of your eyes. If you are looking for quality and reliable eye care, we would wholeheartedly recommend Lakewood Optometry. We guarantee, if you try them once, you'll want to return. If we could give more than FIVE STARS we would have. read more

Cannot be more impressed with the service that I get from Lakewood Optometry. They are always friendly and helpful and never pushy. My wife and I have been going there since 2015 and we have never been disappointed. This past year there were able to take care of my last minute order on December 31st to ensure that I used up all of my flexible spending for the year. Thank you for all that you guys do! read more

Dr. Takeda & her staffs are very nice. My 9 yrs old boy has Ortho-k here. His prescription is a bit high for his age, but he doesn't like to wear glasses. Dr. Takeda suggested ortho-k for him. My boy has been using the ortho-k contact lens for about 6 months now; he wears them at night while asleep. By the time he takes them off in the morning, he can see clearly. He's so happy he doesn't need to wear glasses anymore. Ortho-k can also reduce the progression of Myopia. We're very satisfied with the service in the office & will definitely recommend Ortho-k lenses to all kiddos!!! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Takeda for three years and I have zero complaints. I've worn glasses for more than a dozen years, I've seen a plethora of doctors and have been to many "large" optometry practices. Thus far, Dr. Takeda and her staff at Lakewood Optometry take the cake. Ever since my first visit, the staff have been a pleasure to work with. They call me to set up the appointment, they send out text reminders and they even follow up via email to make sure your visit was satisfactory. Not only does Lakewood Optometry have plenty of options for styles and lens enhancements, their staff is frank and honest about how the glasses fit you! I will continue going to Lakewood Optometry for my eyeglasses and sunglass needs. read more

I have to give a little background just so you'll understand EXACTLY how appreciative I am of Dr. Takeda and her staff. For years I've struggled to see due to Keratoconus. I had already seen 3 optometrists, a few "specialists" and all assured me they could only get me "better vision, but not perfect vision." They recommended procedures such as crosslinking, even a cornea transplant. Ouch! I seriously considered it after trying glasses, Gas Permeable lenses, and prayer. As they said, it helped, but NONE of it worked. At 30 years old, I adapted. I avoided driving at night whenever possible. Prayed I hit a pothole and not a pedestrian (I'm kidding) and gave up reading anything I couldn't put directly onto my eyeballs. I decided to give myself one more chance. After scouring the internet I found TONS of positive reviews on Dr. Takeda. She had been hailed as The Keratoconus Slayer and I was desperate. I called, made my appointment, and entered one of the most efficiently ran offices I had ever blurrily seen. I could even send TEXTS! The staff was nice, patient, calm, and most importantly, friendly. After a few tests, a picture of the inside of my eye, she asked could I visit her second layer in HB. We ran a few more tests with even more high-tech machinery. She put some glowing liquid in my eyes and PRESTO! 20/20 vision baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought I'd NEVER be able to say that. No pain, no surgery, just a pair scleral lenses, a doctor who loves what she does and cares about her patients. So, now I'm like her #1 fan, who will follow her wherever she goes. She may need to file a restraining order against me, but at least I'll be able to read it. if you're reading this Dr. Takeda, THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!! You the bestest (DJ Khaled voice) look him up. LOL! read more

The gals working at Lakewood Optometry are the best!Judy and co. Goes out of their way to make sure you get the eyeglasses that best fits your style, needs and budget. They also work hard to make sure your insurance benefits get maximized and they explain what you qualify for and what they recommend vs what you need. read more