I stopped in while on vacation. They were so helpful and even fitted my glasses for me.read more

Walked into buy some prescription glasses and no one could get out of their seat or even greet me…read moretwo people working there. Nobody else was in the shop crazy in these days and times that the service wasn't better I won't be back.

I was in town from Minnesota for my cousin's graduation week. On my first morning I woke up to…read morerealize I had forgotten my entire stash of daily contact lenses! AHHHHH!!!!!! In a mad panic I called several local optical clinics/shops. No one could help me, that is, until I had the fortuitous luck of reaching Emma at Dr. John R. Preset Vision Care! I explained my situation and she immediately jumped into action. She was able to get my faxed prescription from my Minnesota eye care provider, and found a pair in-stock that would meet my needs. I was literally able to pick up the new pair of contact lenses right away...when I pulled up to their office less than 30 min later, Emma came out to the front door to greet me with a smile and my contact lenses already to go. She is my savior this week! She saved me from having to squint and not be able to see my cousin walk across the stage during graduation. This is a priceless gift she was able to give me!! Thank you, Emma, for making an out of town visitor feel like a VIP valued customer!!! You are truly such a huge asset to your office!!!

This Dr is the best! Very friendly and efficient! His assistant and the girls in the front are also…read morekind and helpful! They make you feel at home no matter what insurance you have never judgmental! Office is very clean and your appointment is always on time! I highly recommend!!

The staff and Dr are great have been going for years to this office the office has modern equipment…read moreand a nice selection of frames to choose from with competent staff to assist.

Tried out this optical office out for my son. It turns out they do not take our insurance but did…read morenot learn this until arriving at the appointment. It took several weeks to get the appointment so we followed through with the visit. After years of wearing glasses (and told to wear them each day) was told he did not really need to wear glasses. A somewhat unusual experience.

I had been putting off getting 2 pairs of Ray Bans fixed. The time. The expense. In my mind, I…read morecreated this overwhelming process, so much so, I just lived without these otherwise awesome glasses for over a year. Then Lisa fixed me. Having an 'appointment time' was very welcomed with my schedule. Lisa quickly sized up the problem, put together a plan and within a few minutes, my previously 'overwhelming processes ' was completed, all the while we joked about early '80's pop culture. Then she wouldn't take money from me! I was completely taken aback by the whole experience, and I found myself looking for ways to pay it forward after leaving her shop. But know, it all started with Lisa. I look forward to seeing Lisa again then next time I need a new pair of glasses! Lisa is the change we all want to see in the world.

My husband's glasses lost a nose piece so we tried Pismo Beach Optix. The technician took time to…read morefind the right fit and made sure his glasses fit properly. The tech did a great job and didn't even charge us for her time.

Absolutely the best experience. Greeted warmly, the testing done by the office manager was…read moreexplained perfectly, she was pleasant and we joked around. The optometry side to the visit was fun. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. I ended up not purchasing the glasses there as I was running out of time. They all were helping me choose so thank you for your patience and effort!! Possibly that is what they do with an indecisive patient. Either way I would highly recommend this practice.

I had such a great experience at Advanced Eye Care. The exam was very thorough and they helped me…read morefind glasses that I absolutely love. Everyone there was so friendly, patient, and helpful. Highly recommend!

Amazing warmth, care and understanding of my needs for my eye glasses. Insurance can be daunting &…read morehard to understand. Margie is amazing on how she explained it to me to make sense of it for me. Support locally owned business, before 'corporate' leaves you no options. THANK YOU!

Dr Peterson and his staff are excellent- very attentive and knowlegable! A wonderful eyecare…read moreexperience all around!

It was very easy to find, and the space itself was clean, organized, and well-maintained. The…read moreentire process was efficient from start to finish, which I really appreciated. Everyone on the staff was kind, professional, and welcoming, making the visit comfortable and stress-free. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience--I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for quality eye care.

I cant keep taking days off work. My prescription is not right and I will need 2 more appointments…read morebefore I get new ones. Have to go in to their optical and then get approval before seeing dr again. I know the prescription is too weak. I can't see small print. VERY difficult office to deal with. not recommended. No hours for working people early, late or Saturdays. I can't see and its taking way too long for something I should have done at Costco for far less expensive and much quicker.

Fantastic Costco Eye Care Experience in SLO - Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D…read more 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.

Had my first eye exam with Dr. Yasunari at the Costco Optical Department today. He was very…read moreprofessional, personable, and patient. He gave me some helpful preventative advice and was very efficient in the exam. He currently works Sat/Sun at the Optical Dept, which is very convenient for my schedule, so I will definitely see him again.