the staff were welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. the doctor was amazing! He was informative and able to answer any questions we had for him. t read more

Dr, Shapiro is an excellent diabetic eye doctor!! He uses mutiple testing machines to thoroughly check for any signs of cataracts and diabetes related compliations. I have been visiting Dr, Shapiro for over 20 years, and I would highly recommend this Optometry office!!! read more

The office staff is so kind, efficient and productive. The entire establishment goes over and above the call of duty!!! I highly recommend this Optometrist Group and have been satisfied, impressed and well taken care of Optically for 5+ years.... read more

Extremely friendly and professional! On top of their services, a step ahead and following through in every aspect of the way. The Doc was so super nice, knowledgeable and toom the time to explain everything! They truly had my best interest in mind!! read more

EXCELLENT Optometrists and AMAZING staff! GREAT customer service relations on every level.

The best optometrist EVER ! Two great Dr's for the price of one ! It all starts with the front desk team !

Amazing and trustworthy experience as always. I recommend them for their skills, as well as consistency.

I have known both of the Doctors for many years but only the last few as a patient myself. I was a Caregiver for one of their patients for over 20 years and they were always kind and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone. Phillip read more

First time here, and it was hard to find a clinic that offers Otis & Piper frames covered by our insurance. I called the same day and was able to get an open appointment with Balfour & Shapiro Optometry for my son with Dr. Shapiro. That alone was a win. The clinic is located on Broadway between 5th and 6th Street in DTLA. I dropped my son off to find parking, and by the time I walked in, he was already picking out frames. The process moved fast and felt easy. Dr. Shapiro came out a few minutes later to speak with me and asked if I had any questions. That meant a lot. Our insurance only covered a specific frame brand. They had four Otis & Piper options, which were nice, but my son wanted a different frame from the wall. We paid an extra $55 for the frame he chose. I also upgraded his lenses with blue light protection, which was only $15 more with insurance. No pressure. No pushy front office staff. No forcing a second pair of glasses. Just clear choices. We were in and out in under an hour. The front desk was friendly and easy to talk to. Everything was ready when I came back to sign papers, pay for the upgrades, and pick him up. The eye exam results were neatly placed in an envelope. Parking in DTLA is tough, as expected. There are four metered street parking spots closest to the clinic, located in front of the Donut Friend shop, about four shops away. Always check for temporary "No Parking" signs before leaving your car. There is also a parking garage around the corner on 6th Street, within walking distance. Other nearby metered parking accepts coins or credit cards. Parking structures nearby are cash only and usually cost around $22-$25. Even with the parking hassle and traffic, the clinic experience itself was smooth and calm. No stress. No chaos. Just a good visit. Next time, I'll arrive about 30 minutes early to allow time to find parking and still make it to the appointment on time. Minus one star for limited parking access. That's due to the location, not the clinic itself. Plan your appointment accordingly and arrive early to account for parking. read more

I love this office and Dr. Shapiro! He really throughly exams your eyes, and everybody in this office is really nice too. I went to other optometrist while I was out of state, but he found that my prescriptions were too strong and lowered it down. The office staff explained my benefits to me, and was patient while I was figuring out my options. The prices for the contact lenses are slightly more expensive compared to buying online, but that's expected. Will be back, thank you! read more

It's a relief knowing that I have no serious issues with my eyes and am very pleased with the care that I receive from the entire staff at this office. Thank you. read more

I felt comfortable after entering the office. Front desk was kind, polite and professional. Doctor on top of his optometry game. He really cared to get my prescription correct. I recommend. read more

Ophthalmologist Saphiro always been so amazing and professional Been coming here for the past 17 years with my kids.

As always, they were kind. The place was clean and it was quick. Only if they could snap their fingers and the glasses pop right on your face. I appreciate everyone there and thank you read more

great service!!! Doctor is amazing speaks Spanish pretty good and also very detail oriented

He was very welcoming very pleasant. I would recommend going to him as I will continue. He is the best.

My bi-annual eye exam is always awesomely pleasant! Consistently friendly service, cool inventory of frames and usually has a discount available. read more

Everyone is so nice and helpful! We've moved to Palmdale and still drive out to Los Angeles for our appointment!

My favorite Optometry Office! Dr Shapiro has a very reassuring demeanor as he does the eye exam. He gently described my eye diagnosis after multiple tests, including an HRT II scanner. Then Dr Shapiro took me down to the main floor with my prescription and gave the details and measurements to the very helpful and patient staff who helped me choose a frame. And they accept my Insurance! read more

Pleasant and thoroughly satisfied. The doctor made sure my visual condition would be managed accurately.

Always a professional and warm experience! Great Doctors! Great staff! My family and I have been patients of Dr Balfour and Dr Shapiro for years and hope to continue to be for years to come. read more

I love this office and the people there. they are always nice and respectful. I been going to this office for years and always been treated so kindly. always answer any questions I have. read more

Great service. Very patient and thorough. Good customer service bilingual staff. Thank you

I can't even count how many eye exams I've had in my life yet this most recent one to see Dr Shapiro, optometrist is the best ever! His years of expertise and advanced equipment makes all the difference. Public parking nearby and office staff is warm and personal. After struggling with poor results from big box optometry counters and chain stores, I am seeing sharper and happy being in Dr. Robert Shapiro's kind and affordable care. read more

Excellent doctor with a lot of kindness and patience with his patients and professionalism

Very friendly and kind very professional staff, I'm very satisfied, Dr. Shapiro did my prescription very the right way, Thanks Martha for your help. read more

I really love this place. I've been coming for many years and everyone is wonderful. Customer service is Amazing. Love all the different styles and always updated with new styles. read more

Phenomenal experience. I received a comprehensive exam from Dr. Shapiro, who was extremely patient and kind given my ocular issues. Also impressed by the reasonable pricing for services and selection of frames. To top it off, the entire staff has been top notch. Just awesome! read more

amazing customer service from the staff at the front when i walked in. very welcoming. doctor was amazing. he had a great sense of humor, was relatable and took his time to do my eye exam. he suggested some of the best eye health practices and prescribed me right away. he was a joy to work with ! read more

It is always an excellent experience. Dr Shapiro gives a through exam. The lady who helped me picked out my glasses was eaylually awesome and so nice. read more

great from start to finish. ez to book appt, staff is nice and dr shapiro is a pro and you can tell he takes what he does seriously and with pride and expertise! thanks! read more

I've been coming to Drs. Shapiro and Balfour's office for 44 years. The front desk staff always so helpful, Don Juan always busy adjusting frames and lenses for the ideal fit to the optometrists - superb professionalism, and customet service as expected. I feel like I'm part of their family as much as they are to mine. I will continue coming here for more years to come. Thank you!! read more

There the bestest,staff is super helpful and courteous,very professional doctors large selection of glasses with reasonable prices

I had a great experience, Doctor made it very pleasurable and the woman that helps picks out the glasses w/ the very cute pens made everything clear. very overall great experience. Can't wait to receive my new Specs read more

I had a great experience there once again! Dr. Balfour is the only one that I trust with my eyes- he's very knowledgeable and patient and takes the time to explain everything. The staff are friendly and welcoming as well. I highly recommend them! 10/10! read more

Dr Balfour is a very thorough and friendly doctor and explained my eye tests and results clearly and simply, which made it that much easier to pick out a pair of glasses. read more

Extremely fast and easy process to get an appointment to see the doctor for initial visit. Staff are friendly and Doctor is super cool. If you need to see a optometrist or simply looking for new glasses I strongly recommend that you give this office a shot first. You won't be disappointed. read more

Don't let the location fool you....great service overall and top notch professionalism.

Everyone was kind, helpful, and positive. Everything was explained clearly and thoroughly. I didn't feel any rush, and the appointment went smoothly and quickly. read more

Dr. Shapiro is among the greats! He is professional and a true asset to the medical community. He has been my eye doctor for over 30 years. I truly trust his skills and expertise. read more