Very thorough exam from a consummate professional ophthalmologist. I felt he was highly ethical as…read morewell not promoting or rushing into surgery. The office staff were also very professional and patient centric. Look forward to follow up care with this physician. Thank you Dr. Johnson and staff!

Dr Johnson is the best.l am 71 and had very blurry vision.after my cadarac surgery it was 20/20…read more After a few months went by my right eye became a little blurry again.he then had to do a lazer treatment to bring it back to perfect.the surgery only takes about 11 minutes. There was no pain or side-effects. My vision hasn't been this good since I was my 20s.the only glasses I need are some cheap sundlasses.its been well over a year and my vision is still perfect. Thank you dr johnson.

C02 Laser/Brow Lift/Lower LID Herniated Fat Removal…read more Dr Hellman works miracles. 3 months after surgery and everything looks great. Very informative regarding each procedure. Office staff was very helpful as well.

Excellent care and office experience! All staff were friendly and professional. Going there felt…read morewarm and welcoming. Flexible scheduling was appreciated. All our needs were met and we are looking forward to returning. I highly recommend for basic eye care services.

I'm new to the area. I found this place after seeing all the good reviews. I can now see why they…read moreget all the good reviews. All of the staff was so friendly and nice. Doctor gave me one of the most thorough and educational exams I have ever had. Definitely would recommend checking this place out of you are in need of an optometrist.

Doctor Parreira is by far the best eye doctor that I have ever seen in my 66 years of life. I have…read morea complex eye disorder and have been to many eye docs all over the country and Dr. Parreira is the most skilled at properly fitting contact lenses by a mile. She is thorough, professional, highly skilled, a great communicator and totally cares about the wellbeing of patients. I can't say enough good things about this great doctor. I completely trust her with my eye health and highly recommend her services.

June 18 2026 Great people, great service. Absolutely fine cataract surgery recovery. I am 20 20…read moreagain thanks to Dr. Merrill. From my first visit years ago to my last one, every person at Pacific Eye has been considerate and willing to spend the time necessary to explain each procedure. I am almost deaf so they are willing to do that for me and I am sure they will do the same for you. Dave Wilcox

They have always been good. Now they are telling me that I…read morehave to have paperwork to schedule me. This is not helpful at all.

Dr. Steven Johnson was a recommendation from my insurance agent. He had great success so I went to…read moresee if my cataracts were ready to be removed. Dr. Johnson was great about discussing my eyes and the choices for lenses. His staff is very helpful and concerned about my well being. After all the tests, I indeed need surgery. It was scheduled by Lorraine that day and she even coordinated with Dr. Daniel Hile for checks in between surgeries. It was an amazing surgery at San Luis Surgery Center. I felt very safe and was cared for. Thank you all for a great experience.

My optometrist told me I had cataracts and recommended Dr. Johnson at Central Coast Eye. Short…read morestory: Everything went extremely well. The results exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend Dr. Johnson. If you want more details read on. My eyesight has always been problematic. The amblyopia in my right eye was not diagnosed when I was a child. As a result, I have never had binocular vision. The lens for my right eye has basically been a thick magnifying glass for the last 50+ years. On my first visit with Dr. Johnson, I was impressed with the thoroughness of the exam and friendliness of his staff. Dr. Johnson characterized my eyes as "challenging" because in addition to the amblyopia in my right eye I have a partial hole in the macula of my left eye. On top of that, I had astigmatisms in both eyes. He recommended a modified blended vision option with an intermediate focal point lens for the amblyopic eye and a monofocal distance lens for the left eye. Both lenses would be sized to increase my visual acuity to their maximum potential and thereby minimize the need for glasses - except for reading. I was a bit hesitant and lobbied for a multi-focal lens or an extended depth of field lens for my dominant left eye since that is what many in my peer group had successfully received. He carefully explained why that would produce a poor outcome for me. I heeded his advice. I had the two cataract surgeries a week a part. My world is now brighter and clearer than I ever remember. I want to thank Dr. Johnson for his patience in understanding my individual situation and providing the type of seasoned advice that you would expect from an experienced medical professional.

Performed cataract surgery and lens implants on me ten years ago. Still going strong. See him…read moreregularly for checkups. Soothing manner, well spoken, clear and full explanations, thoroughly professional overall. Office staff have always been personable and responsive. Sometimes long waits, more often not. Takes the time he needs to take good care of his patients.

I was unfortunately not even able to get face to face with a doctor as the receptionist was very…read moreunorganized. I communicated with them over the phone what my insurance provider was. They informed me that they had a contract with the company and that it wouldn't be a problem to be seen. I came in a few days later, filled out all the paper work, handed over my insurance information and went into the back to have a basic eye exam. Not 60 seconds after the assistant dilates my eyes, she comes in and says that she regrets to inform me that they don't take my insurance. She says that it'll be around $80 if I want to be seen without insurance. I am wary of this at first for obvious reasons, but I concede as my eyes are already in a sensitive condition and I didn't really want to drive immediately after dilation. We go up to the desk and talk a little more...she ups the price to $120. I just leave. This place is unprofessional and unorganized. Don't risk it.

All of the staff are so incredible here, and I put on quite a show for them that they reacted to…read morewith professionalism and pure kindness. I am an extremely anxious person, and I passed out during the exam (not because of anything Dr. Parreira did wrong--she is AMAZING. I'm just a Chihuahua of a person who freaks out at everything haha). She and another staff member helped me come to, and Dr. Parreira was so, so, SO kind and patient and comforting. She got me water and cold towels, and she made sure I felt completely fine before she helped me get back up. I would've been so horribly embarrassed if she hadn't reacted so calmly and sweetly, and we made light-hearted conversation after that helped me get my bearings again. She is a perfect combination of professional, accommodating, knowledgeable, informative, helpful, funny, and relatable. They were even willing to make accommodations so my boyfriend could pick me up if my car needed to stay overnight! Seriously just top quality care here, and I will continue coming back every year (and hopefully I'll be a much lower-maintenance patient in the future!).

Appreciate the time, care and competence shown by Dr Pariera and her staff. A very thorough exam,…read moreexplaining everything so well. Thank you!

OK GREAT New eye Dr at Costco!!! KOVACH Optometrist Dr KOVACH is the best Eye Doc I've seen in…read moreyears and it's been years but he was HONEST and not out to string me along like other Eye Dr's I've seen in the past. Did everything to make sure my insurance covered the majority of the exam I paid for frames Glasses tinting etc.. AND I don't have to see him again for 1 year! Last Dr was every 3 months that's crazy unless somethings wrong. He saw nothing and I'll be Happy to return had an appt and it went really quick SO THUMBS UP 5 STARS! !! Nice Staff!!

Fantastic Costco Eye Care Experience in SLO -…read more Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D. This past Saturday, my wife and I walked into the San Luis Obispo Costco anxious and on edge. She'd noticed a new, growing floater and, after some well-meaning but alarmist input from friends, was convinced vague "flashes" (really just night-driving fatigue) might mean impending blindness or a retinal detachment. We called Friday. They said, "Come in tomorrow." No weeks-long wait. No HMO MD nor triage ER nurse gatekeeping. Just: Saturday, quick appointment friendly. Enter Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D., the weekend relief optometrist who doesn't take insurance -- and who just delivered the most thorough, thoughtful eye exam either of us has ever had. We both went to the University of Hawaii, which was very cool indeed. He just does the weekend and is semi-retired and is a nice guy who takes pride in doing a great job like in the old days. It feels sort of like Costco priced Concierge medicine in a way. To be fair, this is not the same as seeing a MD for potential surgical advice, but it does focus on ruling out the immediate need to see a surgeon. What Made This Different (and Better) Not a refraction mill - This wasn't about pushing new glasses. It was 100% focused on ocular health and our acute concern. Step-by-step, gold-standard eval: Detailed history Slit-lamp exam (used twice) Pupil dilation Retinal photography by tech Intraocular pressure check Multiple angles of fundus viewing Informed consent done right - Every step explained, risks/benefits clear, differential diagnosis walked through out loud. Bedside manner: A+ - Calm, present, zero rush. Made a scared patient feel seen. The Verdict: All Clear No bleed No detachment No urgent threat Just a benign floater + reassurance The Logistics? Shockingly Good Cost $125 total (includes retinal photos -- a $50+ add-on elsewhere, even with VSP) Insurance None accepted -- didn't matter Wait time Next-day, Saturday, appointment needed ER/Urgent Care alternative? Zero chance they'd dilate + image Pacific Eye / SLO Eye wait? 3-6 weeks -- useless for acute concerns Local Context: Eye Care Access in SLO County Specialists are booked solid ERs have no ophthalmology on call Medicare? Great. Spouse without it? Good luck. Costco? Open Saturdays, no gatekeepers, real diagnostics. Pro tip: While waiting 20 minutes for dilation, you can roam the aisles, try all the samples including AG1 samples (tastes like lawn clippings & is priced like Presidential Crypto), or just people-watch. Best bet Kirkland Multivitamins...not Gummies. Gummies are missing vital Thiamine, and Iron for the ladies....not to mention being low on most others. For some reason, random vitamins and minerals are missing in multiple formulations...so one can be forced to buy multiple formulations to cover even basic needs. Weirdly therapeutic.