My wife and I moved from other, larger practices to Dr. Boyle's and wish we'd done so much sooner. He's a true professional and you'll have his full attention, this isn't assembly-line health care. The staff are patient and friendly, and they have an uncanny ability to suggest frames that both fit me and match my style. They bill my insurance, explain our benefits, and make every visit easy. If you're not being well served elsewhere, or you just need a good, caring OD, give Dr. Boyle's office a try. We wouldn't want to go anywhere else. read more

Such lovely staff at the front desk... who were extremely patient as a I tried on glasses after glasses for at least 30 minutes! Wonderful service when I came back to collect my prescription glasses, they are now all fitted and looking fantastic! Richard Boyle is also amazing at what he does, he explained all the issues and the whats, whys, and hows I had. I am a fan! read more

Dr. Boyle and staff were excellent at my appointment today. Everything went really smoothly and everyone was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Boyle was patient and has good a good "chair-side" manner that puts you at ease. He explained everything and took his time with the examination. I usually hate going to the optometrist, but after this first trip, I am hoping to make him my permanent optometrist! And don't be put off by the simple strip mall location, it's very nice and welcoming inside. I cannot wait until the adorable and chic Ray Ban frames come in. Thank you Dr. Boyle and staff! read more

I consider my experience here the best so far. Dr. Boyle does a great job, takes his time doing the different exams, he definitely knows what he is doing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Prices of frames are affordable. I went in for my second yearly exam there and will be coming back every year for sure. I strongly recommend him. read more

I'm really surprised by the negative reviews. I had a great experience with Dr. Boyle today. I'm almost wondering if this is the same office I went to! It can't be. While at work on the computer, my vision began to blur on the right side of my peripheral. It started as a size of a tennis ball and grew to my entire right side line of vision. Obviously a scary situation for me, I called my regular optometrist for an emergency visit but he was not in. I called the next doctor I could find locally that took VSP insurance. Dr. Boyle's receptionist was very nice and understanding of the scary situation and said I could come in within an hour. During my visit Dr. Boyle was very knowledgeable of what I was experiencing; I was having a type of migraine that can impair thought, speech and vision. He told me not to worry and explained what I needed to know to calm my nerves. He even did some quick vision tests to make sure everything was a.okay. I'd come back to see Br. Boyle in the future. read more

Dr. Boyle was probably one of the nicest person I have ever met. I know it is his job to be friendly, but due to his kindness it just makes me glad my family chose his place. read more

Here is a dedicated, proficient and genuine caring OD I have been using for years. His staff and he embrace the rule customer gets what they want and will allow frame adjustments when ever you're at the office. They bill well and the prices are fair. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Boyle to anyone seeking good vision care. And they carry Sun Cloud frames: my personal favorites. read more

Richard Boyle is as described: knowledgeable, friendly, a good listener. His staff is less so. But my complaint is that an exam and one pair of readers should not cost $600. I was shocked because I had not gotten a detail of costs before I ordered the glasses out of my meager SocSec income; my bad, I know, but my last exam and distance glasses were purchased in New York City a year ago (mine were broken on the airplaine) where everything is pricy, and the entire cost was under $300. Unless you have lots of money or a good insurance policy, find another OD and know the charges up front. read more

Dr. Boyle is one of the best eye doctors I've been to. My previous eye doctor gave me a prescription that was too strong, but wouldn't change it. Dr. Boyle did a thorough exam and gave me just what I needed. Thank you and I'll be back! read more

I scheduled a last minute appointment with Dr. Boyle's office in need of contacts. Being my first time here, I was super grateful that they fit me in so last minute. Everything was fine when I arrived. The appointment went well, etc. I discussed having lasik done, Dr. Boyle confirmed that I would be a candidate for the procedure. He let mw know that he has an associate doctor in Marin who he works with. When I went home, I was shocked to read the reviews for his associate doctor's office. Being horrified by the reviews, I decided not to have my eyes sliced open by Dr. Boyle's recommended doctor and thought nothing of it. About 2-3 weeks later, I got a call from Dr. Boyle's office staff asking if Dr. Boyle had given me antibiotics to take for the Lasik. When I told them no, her response was 'Well, if we did give you antibiotics, we'll need them back so we can give them to anther patient. GIVE ANTIBIOTICS THAT YOU ALREADY GAVE TO SOMEONE ELSE AWAY TO ANOTHER PATIENT?!? Not only is the absolutely disgusting and careless, it's COMPLETELY ILLEGAL! You CANNOT give medicine to one patient, ask for it back and then give it to another patient. That alone made me NEVER want to go back to this office. I would stray as far away as possible from any doctor that is willing to SHARE antibiotics amongst patients, let alone allow him or any of his associates cut my eye open for surgery. read more

Dr. Boyle was ok, I would have given him a 3 - nice, polite etc. (ok, I found the singsongy "1" or "2" surprising and sort of irritating - because it seemed so unauthentic. The problem came with picking frames. I asked what the hightest magnification mirrors they had were, as only regular wall mirrors were in the room. They didn't know but brought one in. I couldn't see without my glasses to try on new models. My insurance covered standard progressives. The office also offered superior, platinum, etc progressive. I asked them they difference - no qualitive or even scientific decription was given. One woman said standard was plastic lenses which would chip, etc. Then later said it could include polycarbonate if I wanted it. So, then, I asked again what is the difference. Well..."it is more digital." Another one said, "I think we have brochures." (Brochures didn't explain) - Ultimately no adequate explanation was given. These are definitely not even informed sales people, but office staff. "Most people understand my explanation." huh..."better quality" and "more digital" are not qualitative measures that allow a customer to make an intelligent decision about how much they wish to pay for glasses - based on understandable qualitative (or even scientific) measures. I was truly surprised as this had never happened to me in glasses buying excursions . I have been wearing glasses for a few decades and have never encountered such uninformed people at places like 4 eyes, high end S.F. financial district eye doctors, Kaiser, - even Costco. This office is located in a small shopping center. These are the same people (office staff) who did not know that at Asian Market was located 3 doors down on the same "block" for years and years - while they worked at the doctor's office. I guess there is a lack of observation. The staff was very polite (except for the comment above). So if you don't ask questions, and have a mild prescription, this place is fine. I will definitely not return and did not get my glasses from them. read more

Not a fan of this doctor. When I didn't want to get my eyes dilated, he tried to manipulate my by scaring me with all the possible diseases I could have. Then the cheap contacts he ordered for me gave me an eye infection. I'm never going back. read more

I have been going to Dr Boyle for almost four years. He is the nicest person I have every met. And the girls up front,, hats off to all of you, THEY ARE THE BEST. They answer all questions and are very helpful when it comes to insurance questions. They will tell you when and how to get glasses. I love them all. Costumer service is the best. read more