Roderick J Keener, OD

I've been going to Vivid Sight Optometry for my eye exams and I couldn't be happier. The staff is…read morefriendly and efficient from check-in to checkout, and the doctor took the time to actually explain what was going on with my eyes instead of rushing through the exam. The equipment felt modern and up to date, and I never felt like I was being upsold on things I didn't need. I'm very annoying during eye exams and choosing my glasses afterwards the staff and doctors don't care lol, they always let me take as long as I need to choose my frames. Scheduling was easy and wait times were minimal. If you're looking for an optometrist who's thorough, personable, and doesn't waste your time, I'd highly recommend this office.

Love Vivid Sight Optometry! Located across from Massimo on Locust in Downtown Walnut Creek, Vivid…read moreSight is one of the best Optometry offices in the East Bay. I have been a long time client since 2006 and have been coming here since before Dr Villa took over the practice. The space is updated, neat and trendy, Dr Villa and Dr Shakeri are absolute gems. They always manage to make the process of getting your Rx as painless as possible. Connie and the rest of the staff are friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable on what is covered through insurance. I am a lifelong client and will continue to get my glasses and contact lenses from Vivid Sight Optometry!

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Insight Vision Care Optometry

4.7(61 reviews)

0.8 mi

I love Dr. Chan! She is warm and friendly and a great doctor! She answers my questions with…read morekindness and in a way understandable to a layperson. She takes the time to really listen and I never feel rushed. Despite that the office always seems to run on time! The staff is also great! They are super efficient, helpful and nice. And really great at helping with frame selection!!! :-) I have been a patient for 7 years and I have 100% confidence both Dr. Chan and her staff!

I love both of the doctors here! They are extremely personable and are open to address any…read morequestions I have. Last year, I had a horrible episode of floaters and was ready to go to the ER when I was reminded that my OD could have a look first. It was my good fortune that Dr Doherty was available to see me. He explained in simple terms what was happening and what I could expect. On my annual visit today, he again did a great job explaining what had happened and what may be to come. The attention to my care is very reassuring and refreshing. My only ask is for them to carry more specific Asian fit glasses. They few that are carried by Kate Spade are comfortable at all There is plenty of parking in their lot that extends to the back of the building. Their office hours are great too!

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WALNUT CREEK OPTOMETRY GROUP

4.7(235 reviews)

1.1 mi

I was so impressed with my first visit! The office has great technology for checking your eyes and…read moreretina, and the doctor took the time to explain everything throughout the exam. Everyone was friendly and thorough, making the whole experience easy. I left feeling like I received excellent care and would highly recommend this practice!

Got a Maui Jim polarize prescription filled for sunglasses, brought them in twice saying it didn't…read moreseem right, they finally tested the prescription 1+ year later and it was filled with the wrong prescription! They charged me full price (+$360) to correct their mistake because it was more than 30 days out. After four years with this optometrist, I will not be going back.

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Warby Parker Walnut Creek

3.1(71 reviews)

Stellar service. I couldn't be happier…read more I lost my glasses and urgently needed a few contact lenses to get me through the next few days. I'm not even a customer at this store, but they didn't hesitate to help. They offered me a free sample box of contact lenses that matched my prescription, no pressure and no strings attached. I had also checked with Costco, and while they had samples available, they said I could only get them if I placed an order. That would have left me without contacts for a week. This store actually cared and helped me when I needed it. Excellent customer service, and I'm very grateful.

Here's my question. Why would the employees who work here get preferential treatment for the four…read morefree parking spots behind the store? I asked the clerk who checked me in and he said he liked the convenience of being able to park in the back to come to work. And, I, the 75 year-old customer needs to walk to a multi-story parking structure two blocks away. He added that, if they, the WP workers, couldn't park conveniently close like that, there would be no one here to help me, the customer. I asked him if the company endorsed the workers taking those four parking spaces. He said, yes, if there are spaces available. And stay for their entire shift!!! I find this hard to believe and hope that Management will read this review. These spaces are perfect to stop in easily for my short visits to the store. I'm not going to pan Warby Parker; I like their glasses. And the person who adjusted my frames was very nice and did a good job.

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Gagan Khela OD

5.0(15 reviews)

Dr. Khela is one of the best optometrists I've seen! I had LASIK a decade+ ago and started needing…read morecontacts a couple years ago (a combo of minor scar tissue, astigmatism, but nothing serious enough to warrant a touch up). However, I struggled for over a year because the contacts still left my vision a little blurry when doing computer work, weren't comfortable for long periods, etc. I'd tried out multiple prescriptions and brands and was burnt out, but I needed to renew my prescription and had just moved so I figure I'd give Dr. Khela a try, expecting nothing would really change in my contact discomfort. I could not have been more wrong - she is a phenomenal clinician / wizard. She explained exactly where my discomfort was coming from (astigmatism!), got me in more comfortable contacts, explained why having one contact for astigmatism and one normal might help, and masterfully explained why computer work was giving me a headache and had a great fix. Her experience working with hundreds of patients doing deep squinty computer work really makes her an expert on modern eye fatigue and her solutions are creative and adaptive. I didn't know it was possible to be this wowed by your eye doctor but eye comfort is so underrated and I am grateful to have found the best doctor!

I came into town from LA for a swimmeet and grabbed the wrong, (empty) contacts case, when packing…read more I went to see Dr. Khela and her amazing staff who helped me verify my prescription and get a spare for the weekend! 10/10 recommended! Great experience! Everyone was thoughtful and kind and I definitely appreciate it!

Ready for your next eye exam? Dr. Khela will see you soon!

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Site for Sore Eyes - Walnut Creek

3.7(135 reviews)

1.4 mi

Rebecca is amazing! She is always super helpful when I buy my glasses or contacts! I recommendread more

I purchased corrective lenses in 2023 and called for an appointment for repairs to the nose pads…read moreand ear hinge to the frames. I spoke with Macario and he said that I could just drop in, which I did. He recognized who I was and not only fixed the hinge, but gave me two new nose pads. It was all done in about five minutes! I was in and out in ten minutes at most and I still had plenty of time to beat traffic home. Macario is a model of excellent customer service. I will definitely be returning after my next eye exam for new frames. The experience was splendid.

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Target Optical

4.2(31 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great optical store, and amazing service. Always available, and responsive. They were available to…read morefix my glasses on very short notice, and also have a great selection of new frames. Thank you, Target Optical team!

I was really disappointed with the service here…read more I lost my glasses and urgently needed a few contact lenses to get through the next few days. They had samples available, but told me I could only get them if I placed an order. The staff was difficult to work with, and I had to repeat my question multiple times just to get a straight answer. It felt like they did not want to help at all. I ended up getting help from another optical store that provided sample lenses matching my prescription for free. The difference in service was night and day.

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LensCrafters

2.9(34 reviews)

My actual eye exam here was great, no complaints. The experience after looking for frames…read more... Wasn't great. The woman helping me looked bored. She didn't suggest any frames, and when I asked for oval or cat eye frames she just waived at a wall with only oversized square lenses. I went back a few months later to get a copy of my prescription. All that entails is them printing out a page. But lots of attitude because I pulled the worker away from texting on her phone. I don't recommend buying glasses here but if you just need an exam it's fine. Then take your prescription anywhere else

Space is open and clean. I was greeted right away and I've been in on busier days where the reps…read moreare helping multiple people but today I came in and felt I was quickly assisted and she was so helpful to break down quotes and all my questions. She was thorough and answered all my questions rather than previous experiences with other people I felt a bit rushed and was given prices without being thorough and asking what I wanted added on to the frame/lenses. Thank you to Danielle for a great experience!

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Broadway Eyeworks Optometry

3.5(69 reviews)

0.9 mi

•$$$

I've been a patient at Broadway Eyeworks for many years, and I can't say enough good things about…read moreDr. Mock and the entire team. As we get older, our vision needs change, and this year my appointment turned out to be far more important than I expected. During my exam, Dr. Mock noticed a sign that prompted him to recommend I follow up with my regular physician. I did, and after additional testing--including simple bloodwork for Lp(a) and ApoB--I learned I have an inherited cardiovascular risk factor I otherwise would not have known about. Catching something like that early matters, and I'm deeply grateful for Dr. Mock's thoroughness and attention to the whole patient--not just whether I can read the eye chart. And beyond the medical care, the staff, especially Suzi, are wonderful. Choosing glasses and lens options can feel overwhelming, especially as we get older and our visual needs become more complicated. They take the time to ask thoughtful questions: How far away is your computer? What do you do all day? Are progressives the right fit? What are your goals? They don't rush you through the process or push you toward something generic. They genuinely work to help you find the best solution for your lifestyle and vision needs. Everyone is patient, kind, and knowledgeable, and I've always felt well cared for here. And they have the best selection of eyeglasses and sunglasses--I always find something I love. Highly recommend.

We returned to the Broadway Eyeworks store to request an adjustment to my newly purchased frame and…read moreprescription lenses, which had been picked up just two days earlier. This was an expensive purchase, and I expected both quality and proper customer service. While attempting to explain that the lenses did not meet the intended outcome of my order, Dr. Mock responded in a harsh and unprofessional manner. He refused to listen to my concerns or work toward a reasonable solution, even though adjustments and lens protection were included as part of the service I had paid for. During the interaction, Dr. Mock became increasingly aggressive. He threw the prescription toward me, spoke in a hostile tone, harassing me and dismissed my concerns in a belittling way. He then said, "Take it or leave it," and directed us toward the door, effectively ending the conversation without any attempt to resolve the issue. We left the store without any resolution and felt discouraged from returning, even if further problems arise. This experience was deeply disappointing. I would advise future customers to proceed with caution when dealing with this business. Especially with Dr. Mock and his wife.

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Tara M.

13 years ago

I would like to give Dr. Keener no stars but I don't think that's an option. He doesn't pay attention to what you tell him in your exam, his records are disorganized and sloppy, and all he cares about is bragging about his own accomplishments. And he is unprofessional and arrogant. Stay away from this guy! read more

Bill B.

13 years ago

I stopped going to Keener after he made an offensive comment to me about my teenage daughter being "hot."

Jane S.

145

4 years ago

I made an appointment, and as a result I saw keener. Get it? I saw? Keener? I saw keener.

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I have to rate again. These guys are great. Everyone there…read more I needed to upgrade a prescription They helped me easily and quickly Yesterday it was crowded but they moved through everyone diligently and efficiently This place is the place to come to!!

I came to this place since it was closer to home. The first visit I brought my box of contacts in…read moreso they knew which brand I use and all the details since I was a new patient. The lady was so rude and assumed I brought them in for her to discard? She said we will not take those from you , that is your responsibility. I said lady these are to show the Doctor what I use and need. A full unopened box. Then a year later I have an appt coming up and I called to confirm and they said they called me to confirm first and since I didn't answer their call, the canceled my appt! Unbelievable. So I said forget it then. I'll be going back to my previous Doctor who was far but worth it. The Doctor here was very nice but his staff is inept.

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