I was recommended to this place by my optometric tech. He asked me what kind of glasses I like, and I told him I like frames that are different but not too different--and something that fits my style. He sent me to the right place! I love Prada because they fashionable and are very comfortable, but none of the current Prada frames were for me. I picked out several Salt frames and one Ray Ban, then asked to see an optician so she could help me pick out the best one for me. Michelle was amazing. She was super honest about what looked good and what didn't--which I appreciated immensely. As it turned out, she and I liked the same frame on me. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that my insurance doesn't allow me a new frame until December. Michelle told me the frame would be in my file. Very cool. Everyone in the shop was super kind. Happy to have found this place and have already made my appointment for December. Def go there!! You will be happy you did! read more

Had a great experience taking my two teens there for eye exams and glasses. Everyone is friendly and patient. Appointments available on weekend are convenient. Huge parking lot. read more

This office is one of my favorite service providers. I have been coming to this optometry for four years now and I will continue to return! The devices used are new and up to date, the staff is so friendly and helpful, and the service does not feel pushy or salesy. One of my best friends tried the location out and will be continuing her eye care with Ocean Park Optometry. Overall would highly recommend! read more

great service. And the staff is very friendly.I recommend them and they have parking.

Highly professional, lovely friendly staff and wonderful equipment. I was particularly impressed with the qualifications obtained by the optometrists. read more

Very thorough exam and explanation from Dr. Ito. Everyone is professional and friendly.

I am very disappointed. I went for an annual exam and to get any changes to my contact lens prescription. I felt like I was constantly being upsold. I managed to get out of there with just what I needed. I picked up the lenses and didnt need to use them until I finished what I already had. When I put them in they were completely off. Drastically off. They refused to exchange them for another corrected prescription. I didnt ask for a refund but to correct the prescription and replace what I purchased. Obviously I wont be back. Not a good way to run a business. read more

Did you read about binocular vision dysfunction on their website and hope that someone might finally be able to help you? Did you assume that you could call and make an appointment? Go ahead and give up on that hope. You're required to fill out an extensive questionnaire before anyone will talk to you, and then after you do, they won't call you back. Just go to the UCLA Eye Center and save yourself the trouble. read more

Update 12/20: I was told repeatedly at the time of my appointment that there wasn't an option to downgrade the mandatory retinal exam to a regular one that would be covered by my insurance, but I'm glad that option is available now. read more

5 full thumbs up to the guys and gals at Ocean Park! They a wonderful, patient and caring team that will get your Optometry needs done right. Covid protols were on point, plentiful of parking and you can test out your new glasses by the beach less then a few mins away down on venice For me i had a more specialized condition that needed to be explored which was binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) amongst other vestibular type issues. These guys are one of the very few that specialize with neurological/vestibular type vision issues with neurolens. If you feel dizzy, eye strain, dry eyes and other similar symptoms, it might be your eyes. I knew my eyes had to be checked based on my symptoms and the testing was non-invasive, very specific and lengthy (which is good). I picked the SALT glasses as they are handcrafted in japan albeit a bit pricey but worth it! They also addressed and reimbursed my charges from a service that I didnt end up using with no problem. Thanks Dr. Ito, Luiza, Javier and the rest of the team for assisting me read more

Ocean Park Optometry - The SALT glasses! - Optometrists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Dr. Ito is amazing! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable but can also explain the information in a way that is easy to understand. Have been going here for years and will definitely continue. The staff is also very friendly and helpful and check in is easy. read more

Dr. Ito is fantastic. My boyfriend also has seen him and we are both very happy. He takes time to explain things and gives us recommendations on what to do to be proactive and preventative. One of the best eye doctors I've ever seen. Staff is lovely but nothing exceptional. Tgey have a lot of new diagnostic equipment and can give you a really thorough understanding of your eye health. read more

This place is not good. They're an absolute ripoff, and not clear upfront about what they're charging you. I thought I went in for one kind of exam but by the time I was finished, the bill came out to be a LOT higher than I was told beforehand because they had run all these other "tests" which frankly only took like 10 seconds each with the press of a button but added hundreds to my bill. And they also screwed up my prescription by sending me the wrong one. Be warned! Stay away. read more

They always go the extra mile. Experienced, diligent, thoughtful, modern equipment, great frames, good people! Couldn't recommend more highly! read more

Sara and Klaus Ito are the most personable and professional optometrists I have ever been cared for in my 60+ years of wearing glasses. Everyone on staff at Ocean Park Optometry is warm, friendly and super helpful. My visits have always been very quick, but extremely thorough in their efficiency and willingness to explain, inform and educate the patient of their care. read more

i was so appreciative of your welcoming and professional treatment of me! i have been going to you for a good 30 years and i always received the best treatment posssible! read more

As a new patient, they required to fill-out 44 (forty-four) pages ! UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Center (real MD's) only 5 pages. read more

I came here after having trouble with my last optometrist,. I felt that my vision just wasn't quite right right...now I know why! Thank you Dr. Ito!! had been a patient and customer of the other office for over 12 years and had kept coming back because it was local. I wish I had found this place sooner. I've been living with this condition for a decade. I can see properly now!!! Life will never be the same again! In short, I feel Dr. Ito is the absolute best when it comes to eye care. I can see so much better now! She is really cares about eye health. I highly recommend this place! read more

Ocean Park Optometry - These fit me like a glove. Super light and lots of compliments from friends and family. - Optometrists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

What was an amazing service .I took my daughter over Ocean Park Optometry, i liked the doctor and stuffs.

So I like the doctors here, which makes my one star feel kind of harsh. However, my most recent visit makes me feel like I've been scammed out of money. They suggested neuro lenses to me - said it would be about 750 dollars for the exam and not covered by my insurance. (I learned later that my boss has a neuro lens exam somewhere else for 78 dollars.) What wasn't explained to me was that my lenses wouldn't be included/covered by insurance - that was another 800 dollars - and that I would need a follow up appointment that also wasn't included, which will be another 400 dollars. I'm an administrative assistant. I don't have that kind of money. 750 was expensive, but I thought - if they help, I'll try. I was not expecting 2000 dollars, which is basically what I will end up paying if I go back to get the follow up appointment. I just wish they had been actually upfront about what the charges were. It sucked to go through the whole appointment (the 750) and then be told that basically I was paying 750 for nothing if I didn't now spend an extra 800 bucks for the lenses. I left crying. When I googled neuro lenses and what they should cost, this price tag seems very, very excessive. I also saw that most doctors make 400-600 dollars per client with these, so that didn't make me feel any better. So basically - if you go here, mind your wallet. (Also, I tried to call them to talk to them about this before leaving a review, but it always goes to voicemail.) read more

The team at OPC is the best!!! I've been going there for years and they have been awesome every time!

I highly recommend Ocean Park Optometry. They are professional, skilled, and make you feel at ease. Their prices are reasonable and the office is well-equipped. You'll get excellent service from this dedicated team who clearly care about their patients read more

There is nothing in business worse than dishonesty and lack of professionalism. My wife brought my glasses in to have the broken nose bridge replaced with a new part and it came back scratched. Instead of taking responsibility for their poor workmanship they insisted we were responsible. What they didn't expect was that my wife took a picture of my glasses before dropping off. When they were shown the "before" and "after" comparison. They had nothing to offer but referred to the sign in their office that says they are not responsible for any damage while they adjust your frame. First of all, the damage was done during the replacement process with a new part purchased from them. Imaging you were trying to get a replacement wiper and the dealer mistreated your car and the windshield got damaged. Is it ok for them to tell you, tough luck! We are not responsible. Secondly, if they own up to their poor handiwork instead of trying to sweep it under the carpet hoping the customer won't notice the deep scratches right where they worked at, I won't be so keen on sharing this poor experience with this community. The Nikon high index lenses cost 5 times that of the Silhouette frame, and the nose bridge itself costs more than 100 bucks. The lenses were in pristine condition when they were dropped off and came back after an amateur tried to dig out the plastic anchor. And the new anchor on the contralateral side is also poorly placed. So before you entrust your glasses and eyes to this practice consider what if something went wrong and how they would respond. It's not the money, but the poor experience highlights this shoplack of integrity, honesty, and professionalism Update: Thank you for your response but I think your post missed the whole point. Let me point them out: The emphasis on how you went out of your way to get parts for my discontinued silhouette frame, which I didn't purchase from your shop, is irrelevant. I inquired about the parts, and you willingly took on the business. It wasn't charity. I appreciate the help but it does not imply an release for the shop from being responsible to damages done to other parts. When the temples were replaced initially and there was no damage and therefore no issue was raised. The fact that this was brought up for a totally unrelated issue when the nose bridge was replaced, in fact has been exactly what infuriated me to share my experience here, and again responding to you post. Also, in your response you are still inferring that the damage to the lens somehow was not a result of your workmanship despite the before after comparison, and happened exactly where your team worked at. Let the readers made that judgement and again it only demonstrates the lack of sincerity to take responsibilities for the poor work performed. Also, I did not have to do an eye exam, my prescription is up to date. I scheduled because somehow it was suggested that it would be "better" with my insurance covering the cost. And as a MD I can write the prescription myself, so no need to worry that I would make an appointment again. Thank you for offering me a discount to make another pair of lens of "higher" quality than Nikon. Essilor is no better. And given the experience and this ongoing denial, there is no reason to return. I gladly gave my business for 2 pairs of Lindberg and 2 pairs of Cartier to another business. If you understood the frustration from a customer's perspective when your shop manager tried to reason with the scratch is not in my line of sight and all, then maybe you would truly make the necessary change in your practice to care about your patrons. read more

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Ocean Park Optometry offers an exceptionally friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making every visit a pleasant experience. The staff is incredibly helpful, ensuring all your optometry needs are met with care and expertise. read more

I love Dr Ito & the entire staff at Ocean Park Optometry. They are super nice & caring. Extremely professional, kind and they go extra mile to take care of their patients..I am lucky to be one of them! read more

Jasmin is amazing....she fixed my vintage sunglasses in less than 1 minute and with a smile!

I have been a client for several years, Hospitality and Service are immaculate. Thank you

I received the wrong prescription for both glasses and contacts. They fixed the glasses after the second visit but refused to take back the contacts because the box was open. read more

I found this place because it was the closest Optometrist to me according to my insurance. I did not have high expectations at all as I usually don't have a great experience at the Optometrist. To my surprise, this was probably the best Optometrist experience I've ever had! (coming from someone with life long vision issues). Dr. Fuentes was so kind, cool, informative, and made me feel comfortable + well taken care of. Luiza helped me pick out the best possible frames for my progressive prescription and lens thickness, and was also so kind and patient with me while I searched (it can be hard!!). I don't want to go anywhere else again! I have full trust in this team. If you are debating, do ittttt. read more

The team here is fantastic. I've been seeing Dr. Ito for many years and she always has a very professional staff. Today new lenses were put into my glasses and I never left the car. Their Covid-19 protocols are great. From what I saw, they are doing their best to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks team. read more

Staff was exceptional - careful, kind and thorough. Offices were spotless with participation. And they have great follow thru over text.

Best example I have seen of any business operating during this pandemic. They are on top of their game: doors are locked until you arrive in for your schedule appt, they meet you at door w mask gloves a bottle of sanitizer and take your temp + ask questions about your exposure. I've been going here for ~5-6 years and they've always been compassionate and professional optometrists, but they asked for a review and I felt compelled today read more

Ocean Park Optometry - They are on top of protecting themselves and patients during COVID, doors are even locked until you arrive! - Optometrists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Great care and service. Very thorough eye examinations by staff and also both doctors explain technical terms very clearly. A very happy patient! read more

Awesome experience, always great group and would recommend them always read more

Recently visited to have some new lenses put into an old pair of frames i had. Everybody there was very kind and helpful. Javier was the best. He was able to provide plenty of options for different lenses and was super attentive, helping me with knowledge on different materials and other factors for certain kinds of usage. It was great to have somebody there that really cares about your glasses, being sure that I had everything I needed. At the end of the day I got transition lenses with some glare protection for my computer. I was very skeptical at first to try them, but upon receiving them I am so happy, and they look great!. No more switching from frame to frame to help my eyes from the sun, and they are very comfortable for long hours on my computer. Thanks Javier! Overall a great custom experience with quality product and people. Will definitely be returning here. Thanks Ocean Park Optometry! read more

Ocean Park Optometry - They did such a great job helping me pick out my lenses. And they were able to mount them onto my vintage pair. So happy with them! - Optometrists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Staff is very professional and friendly here! i love Dr. Fuentes. they are very good about the covid precautions. I love all of the staff members here. Dr. Fuentes has also been more than willing and helpful in finding contacts that suit my comfort the best. Safe to say i've found the ones after trying so many! read more

Amazing service! I was helped out by Javier who was very helpful in helping me choose the best lenses to fit my personal needs/preferences. 10/10 recommend coming to this office, the team is amazing! read more

Ocean Park Optometry - My pair of glasses I got! - Optometrists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I've been a patient here for a long time but I'm looking for a new optometrist now. At my last visit they charged me $84 for a mandatory retinal scan without the courtesy of a heads up. I'm not opposed to a scan necessarily but I deserve to be verbally notified before the visit. read more

I love Dr. Ito. I've been going here for several years. She is so knowledgeable about the field of optometry, and she's always willing to spend time sharing her knowledge. She addresses my concerns in a smart, holistic way that makes me understand more about eye care. I trust her completely and would recommend her to anyone. Also, all of the support staff is fantastic. They're knowledgeable, polite and attentive. What a terrific team of caretakers. read more

The prices left me wide eyed! Like many of the other reviews, yes it does take a long time to book an appointment here but that's beside the point. I've been going here for years and have ordered glasses and contacts from here but my most recent visit was very expensive for just exams. Do NOT get a contact lens exam. Even with my eye insurance (VSP) it was $149. Both VSP and Ocean Park Optometry lead you to believe it's covered by insurance when it is not. Just get a regular eye exam nothing else unless you want to pay $$$$. Other places charge half that without insurance. Save money and go somewhere else even if you have eye insurance. read more