Udate: 3/2026 Turns out that 2 out of the three lenses had a curvature measurement (factory default) that made them sort of distort my vision. I create intricate pixel art for a living so I am very "fussy" about getting a proper image correction from my lenses. I'm happy to report that the fine folks at Lumina insisted on remaking the lenses to my exact specifications at no extra charge. Now they're just perfect! They delivered them with a smile (as always) and a hearty wish that we'd see each other again soon. Absolutely so, Lumina! read more

I have been going to Lumina Optometry for years! Dr. Salman is so kind and patient and thorough with the eye exams. Tracy and Mariana are wonderful at their jobs as well and helped me with my glasses purchases. They are prompt at getting back to you if you leave them a message. I highly recommend the whole team! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Salman for many years and of the many optometrists I've seen over my years (and years!) of needing glasses/contacts, he is the best! I had never stopped to look at the glasses selection though-- it was always stuck over an uninviting side area and it looked like the selection was small. However, on my recent yearly visit there was a bright and nice area in front with loads of glasses to check out, and best of all there were two great opticians, Tracy and Mariana, who worked with me to find super cute and comfortable glasses! What has always been a slightly painful process was made fun and easy with their excellent help and feedback. Even another customer there for a fitting weighed in-- I love that! The pair of glasses I chose was the first one Tracy picked out when she took a look at my face and asked if I had a color I liked in particular. They were even lovely when I showed up to pick up my new specs after the office was officially closed and they were busy putting everything away:). Great experience overall! read more

Dr Salman is the nicest man alive. Really. He always gets me in when there is an issue that needs addressing urgently and performs very thorough annual checks. The office is clean and it is easy to park w his private lot! read more

Every optometrist I have seen has tried to upsell me on the services, glasses, .... Dr. Salman is the COMPLETE opposite. He charged a more than reasonable price for a comprehensive eye exam, he used some new tech so I didn't have to use the eye drops and have messed up vision for an hour, and when done, gave me my prescription with absolutely no effort to get more money out of my pocket by selling me the most expensive glasses in his shop. And when I asked about where to get some CHEAP glasses so I could test out the prescription before I got nice glasses, he recommended the online companies that have $20 cheapos so I could test. There is a reason why almost ever rating is 5 stars ! I will always go to Dr. Salman and no one else. read more

Love Dr S and the new office is lovely. Great glasses and sunglasses collections with transparent pricing read more

I love my optometrist. I am a loyal client of Lumina Optometry for many years. Amazing customer service and the newest technology. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Salman is great. He's nice, takes the time to explain things, really listens to you, and is very professional. Just a genuine person offering a solid service/experience. I would recommend. read more

I've gone to see Dr. Salman twice now. The first time was 2 years ago, and he was a very gentle, warm doctor. The receptionist then was also friendly and helpful. One week ago, I scheduled an early morning eye appointment for 7:45am. When making the appointment, I asked if my 20-month old son could be present with me, and I was told it would be all right. This time there was no receptionist, only Dr. Salman. I was 10 minutes late with my son, who of course decided to make everything take twice as long that morning! But the door was unlocked and Dr. Salman was courteous and didn't make me feel bad at all for being late. He again was gentle, spoke kindly, and was really sweet with my son. After looking over my VSP benefits and pricing out my contacts order, I decided to purchase a year of contacts from him. I also browsed at the eyeglasses selection for a few minutes before leaving, and I was out of the place by 8:15! It was a super fast, pleasant experience. He didn't make me feel bad for not purchasing glasses from him either, recognizing that there are so many competitors in the eyeglass market. If you're looking for an optometrist who is thoughtful and friendly, look no further than Dr. Salman! read more

What a lovely practice - I've struggled with readers and progressives for the last five years, unable to find the right fit or lens or look. Speaking of look, searching for your glasses when you most need them is no fun, ugh! Dr Salman assessed me for contacts and decided I only needed one contact lens (!) in order to correct my presbyopia. I'm an obsessive reader and the blurred vision that has come with aging is no fun. He then invited me in for a follow-up appt, whereupon he taught me the proper application and removal. I was no expert, for sure - why was it so hard?? - but he was so patient and left me to fiddle with it, making sure that I had all the assistance I needed and was confident once I walked out the door. Because of his tips, this morning's application was a breeze, and I CAN SEE. It's amazing. I've gone to two other ophthalmology clinics on 4th street and have left feeling somewhat dissatisfied, so this is gonna be my spot from now on, for sure. So stoked to find Dr Salman and his skilled, warm receptionist. Who knew contact lenses would be such a game changer!?? read more

Thanks to the good ratings for Dr. Salman here, I chose him and have not been disappointed. After being with the same optometrist in SF for 20+ yrs, I was skeptical that I would find anyone comparable. In fact, Dr Salman is better! He is patient, kind and very professional. I'm most happy about the fact that he managed to get me into contacts, suggesting using just one for reading. It has transformed my life! My prior optometrist had told me that I was not a candidate for contacts... Lumina also has a small but extremely good selection of frames. After years of searching for frames that fit my narrow face, I found the Kliik brand from Denmark at Lumina and they are fabulous. https://www.kliik.com/ They turned around my contacts and glasses in record time. I highly recommend Lumina! read more

I have been to lots of eye care specialists over the years and I put Lumina at the top. The office is extremely well run, appointments are on time and Jeff is great at what he does. He referred me to a cataract specialist when necessary and his diagnosis was spot on. Do your self a favor and go here! read more

First time here. Great experience from start to finish. Super helpful, everything was well explained, very clear accounting and information around insurance. Highly recommended. read more

I needed to find a new optometrist closer to home in San Rafael. I am so glad that I found Lumina Optometry - Dr. Salman is wonderful! I was quickly in and out, and very pleased with the whole experience. I will be back and highly recommend to all. read more

I made an appointment with Lumina based on positive comments on Next Door. Really glad I did! I was offered a time slot that worked best with my schedule. The employees were "masked up". Very thorough examination. Just a positive experience and highly recommended. read more

This was the first time in over 20 year that I went to have an eye exam and it was a great experience with Dr Salman. He answered all questions with patience and very detailed. I highly recommend! read more

Set up my first appointment, couldn't have been easier. Great, helpful, friendly staff. Answered all my questions. Quick and easy visit. Couldn't ask for more! read more

I have very poor distance vision in one eye (20/200) and ran out of contacts. I called numerous optometrists to see if they stocked the lenses. Nobody was able to help except for Lumina and the front desk assistant. She took the time to ask the optometrist and call me back to let me know they could give me a couple trial lenses to hold me over until my order arrived. They made it so easy knowing I was in a pinch, and for that kindness I am forever grateful. I have been going to the same optometrist in SF for over 20 years but feel I have found a new home with Lumina here in Marin. read more

They were very helpful by email - even though I'm not yet a patient! This office really cares about patients!

Seriously? I'd never go elsewhere to get my eyes taken care of. Dr. Salman is thorough, has great chair-side manner and is easy to work with. The frame selection is nicer than any shop I've ever been to, and the staff is great with assisting in frame selection and fitting (especially when you've got a giant melon like mine). They carry some really nice, high-end stuff like SALT, which the other shops in the area don't stock. Check them out. read more

You will not find a better eye doctor. He is smart, great with assessing problems, great people skills, and warm. Office staff is very professional. An A+ experience. So happy to have found him. read more

Dr. Jeff Salman and staff at Lumina Optometry have worked together to successfully ensure the health of my eyes for nearly two decades. The vast knowledge and experience Lumina Optometry brings to bear has been the core component in successfully managing and applying effective ophthalmic care. Skilled, educated, and experienced in this specialized field; the Lumina Optometry team is quite simply the best. Their ability to effectively address preventative care, and acute and or chronic symptoms, coupled with the fact they undoubtedly are, and have remained, some of the most genuine and kind people I've had the pleasure of knowing, makes them a hard team to beat. Also, the comprehensive discussions on care and treatment options and procedures have been key to reducing any anxiety I might have. In addition, Natalie and Tiare - the dedicated front office staff, work tirelessly to ensure patient needs are addressed and questions answered, making Lumina Optometry hum. With Natalie and Tiare at the helm, I've never had a denial by my insurance carrier, and have not been subjected to reams of insurance forms needing to be filed. Quite simply, Lumina makes for a seamless eye care experience. As is evidenced by the level of care Lumina Optometry has provided, the aforementioned fact-based observations, evaluations, and comments are rooted in a professional relationship that has been and continues to be the linchpin of effective eye care. read more

Highly recommend Dr. Salman! Thorough, low-key, very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. The office staff is always friendly and helpful as well. Great practice! read more

I went to this optometrist for years. Things seemed OK. Then I got new glasses. I got a pair of reading glasses and sunglasses, as well as one lense updated in my regular or "distance" glasses. Disaster! The reading glasses are 100% useless. I cannot see nor read through them. The updated lense is NOT RIGHT and is making my eye worse. Now the drifting and inability to focus in that eye is somehow spreading to the other eye. When I attempted to make an appointment, I was refused, repeatedly by a very unfriendly receptionist who dithered on and on about whether I needed an exam or an office visit. I specifically requested an exam, repeatedly, however she refused over and over to make an appointment. Finally I demanded to speak to Dr Salmon and again was refused. Then she mislead Dr Salmon regarding the nature of the problem. She is an employee and he is responsible for her inappropriate behavior. DO NOT TRUST DR SALMON! DON'T RISK YOUR EYESIGHT! What a flake!. And apparently he knows how incompetent he is!!!! read more

Caring, professional, super patient and also rather fun for all family members from age 5 to nearer 50. We always rather enjoy our visits. Dr Salman's office has been a perfect fit for my on-going contact lens usage, was fast and thorough responding to an emergency situation once and has been beyond efficient and kind helping all of us adjust as we discovered my 5 yr old needed eye glasses to counter a lazy eye with early intervention that may save him from needing them when he is older. The office is spotless, runs like clockwork and offers ample parking in downtown San Anselmo. Also rather handy for MH Bread and Butter bakery a few doors up :0) read more

Dr. Salman is fantastic. I highly recommend this hard working, kind and thoughtful person. Very low key and great caring manner.

Had my first experience with Dr. Jeffrey Salman and I can't say enough good things! Very kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Office staff is the same! Nice selection of glasses and everyone was easy to work with. I highly recommend! read more

So far, I've had 5 eye exams in my life. I consider the one I had with Dr. Salman as the best one I've had! My buddy told me his optometrist used to work for the Navy and it sounded quite impressive! My glasses were stolen (thanks Oakland) when my car was broken into, just days before and I decided to check this place out. It feels like my eyes never really got the attention they needed, until now. I thank Dr. Salman for being so thorough and patient with my endless questions and he explained each and every step of the checkup. When my glasses were ready for pickup, I got a call from Natalie, who was the one who helped me choose an AWESOME pair. This girl really has great taste and I'm happy I went with her recommendation over my same old style. Dr. Salman made sure to adjust the glasses to sit just right. I love my Paul Frank's! My final prescription was a bit different than the one I had before and now I really feel the huge improvement in my vision! Thank you Lumina team for the personal attention and kind care. read more

Dr. Salmon was prompt, professional, and friendly during my eye exam. I was able to get scheduled with ease and the receptionist was courteous. Dr. Salmon worked to find me the correct contact lenses that would most benefit my eyes and my budget. I think I found my new optometrist :) read more

Dr Salman is such a friendly optometrist but more importantly, he's really thorough with his exam and testing. My entire family has been seeing him for over 10 years. Really grateful for his care! read more

My whole family goes to Dr Salman - all 4 of us. He is amazingly patient and thorough in dealing with everything from my never ending questions and my teenagers concerns about getting hip glasses and easy contacts to my 10 year old's bout with amblyopia. Dr. Salman set me up with bifocal contacts which have honestly changed my life! We would never go anywhere else. The office is clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and helpful and the attention we receive is always top notch. Plus the glasses selection is awesome! read more

I am delighted to review my excellent experience at Lumina. Jeffrey Salman has a lovely manner- quiet, professional, focused. His exam was thorough, and he explained each test's result in detail. Ah, what a pleasure to have found exactly the right optometry practice, 5 stars! read more

Dr. Nicholas (and staff) is awesome! For many years prior I always had headaches at the end of the day. The numerous Optometrists I visited before were like, "Well you look at a screen all day, what do you expect?" On my first visit Dr. Nicholas was amazed my prescriptions were so strong. He tone-ed them down and I've never had headaches or visited any other Doctors since. I've been going here for over 10 years now. read more

Dr. Salman has been our family optometrist for 10 years +, and I highly recommend him. All the reviews here are right on point, and I feel lucky I have an eye doctor like Dr. Salman in my neighborhood! And I often find a stylish pair of glasses right there. read more

As a longtime contact lens/glasses wearer I have been to many optometrists, but the prescription that Dr. Salman gave me after a very thorough eye exam is by far the best that I have had. He has a very calm, caring manner and took his time to make sure that I was happy with the result. The women that work in the office are very personable and efficient and represent the high level of service that you will receive at Lumina Optometry. Very highly recommended! read more

Dr. Salman is the kind of eye doctor that brings you back to the good old days when clients were treated with the best respect and kindness. I had a severe and rare eye problem and went to see Dr. Salman as he was able to get me in to his office faster than an ophthalmologist. He was able to limit my pain and provide me with eye care as I waited to see a specialist. Dr. Salman took my condition seriously and was professional, respectful, sensitive, and best of all, kind. You don't find eye doctors like this easily. read more

My family (there are 4 of us) have been going to Dr. Jeffrey Salman for 13+ years and he is terrific. Technically skilled and professional, warm and friendly and I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Dr. Salman is a kind and caring eye doctor. I had a eye emergency (actually scratched my cornea) and was unable to get an appt. with my regular eye doctor. Since I live in San Anselmo I called all the local eye doctors and was able to get an emergency appt. with Dr. Salman. They worked me in between appointments! He quickly treated and diagnose my problem and had me come back for a follow up to insure all was well. Needless to say I was very impressed with Dr. Salman and his staff! read more