I wear computer glasses for work and hadn't replaced them in over 10 years, so I felt it was finally time to use my vision benefits for new glasses by the end of the year. I came glasses shopping here in late December after shopping at least 5 different glasses retailers around the area that accept VSP insurance. I was having a hard time finding retailers with frame selection in the $100-200 range, many had frames that were much higher in cost. My experiences shopping at other retailers were either with staff that didn't seem interested in helping, or were blatantly trying to upsell more expensive frames and lenses. After an exhausting and last-minute search, I came here and was immediately welcomed by friendly staff who were more than happy to assist in picking out glasses that might look good, despite how busy the end of year rush was. They were really helpful and patient while I went back and forth between a bunch of pairs, and helped me pick out a pair I was happy with that was within my budget. They got my order placed that day. They were ready within the estimated window and the pickup process was easy and I was on my way. Very happy with my new glasses! Would recommend shopping here if you like having a little assistance and if friendly, no-pressure service is important to you! read more

Rachel and Autumn are the best! I was caught in a jam without contacts for a wedding this weekend and they helped me out! I couldn't be more grateful, highly recommend! read more

Amazing place! Dr. Esfandiari was very patient and friendly, took his time educating me throughout the entire process of my eye exam. He's pretty thorough and makes sure all of your questions and concerns are taken care of. The people at the front desk were just as kind and patient. They took their time explaining to me what my insurance was offering in terms of discounts and copay. Explained in detail the different options (progressive, high index, etc) regarding my next order for my eyeglasses. I'm quite happy with my visit and highly recommend this place, everyone was so kind and helpful. read more

I had a challenge with how my eye doctor wrote my prescription and with sorting out reimbursement with my insurance provider. I tried to buy glasses at another store, but they were not willing to help me sort through it and ultimately canceled my order. So, I went to San Diego Optometry, because they have good Yelp reviews and are a VSP Premier network provider. Thankfully, Autumn was very knowledgeable, knew how to rectify the issue with my prescription, and was willing to call VSP to help me sort out the reimbursement. I was pressed for time and Autumn helped me pick out two pairs of glasses and quickly make my purchase. She was very professional in helping me sort out all the options without a heavy, or aggressive sales pitch. I highly recommend San Diego Optometry if you're trying to make the most of your VSP benefits and want to work with someone like Autumn who went above and beyond for me. read more

The staff is so professional, helpful and friendly ! Autumn is amazing and a pleasure to work with when choosing new glasses!! Always a great experience. read more

Dr E has taken great care of my and my son's eyes for years. Every time I am happy with the great care & service, but even more, I appreciate that Dr E is so kind, caring, patient, and professional and has such a cheerful attitude. I wish all my other doctors were like Dr E. He is a gem! read more

i would like to share my experience with this store with you. Ruby Valdez provides us with an outstanding service. she went above and beyond. Ruby is a good Asset to your company. Thank you Ruby, you're amazing! read more

Covid review #123 ANOTHER breath of fresh air! Ive found my Optometrist in Clairemont! Since Im no longer in Downtown typically anymore, I needed to find a new optometrist. Last year, 2020, I tried one and I really wasn't very happy with them, but I was giving them a break since it was covid time... but after trying this place in 2021, I realize I was settling... THIS PLACE IS GOOD. SAN DIEGO OPTOMETRY!!! I didn't realize how bad the other place was until I went here. #1 I can see again!!! My rx is correct and now I can see in church, while driving AND at night. The other place I didn't have the same experience blaming my older eyes #2 Doc is personable and real. Efficient, yet not cold. I could have a real conversation with him and he knows what he's doing. #3 Support team is also efficient, real and friendly and helpful! I ordered new glasses and Im happy with how they let me try them on and measured my fit. I also bought contacts and they were ready the next day. #4 They do the covid precautions but they are normal and cool about it. This is how optometry offices all should be. 10 stars. read more

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I strongly recommend seeing Dr. E for your eye health needs. I just moved and needed to find a new eye doctor. It was super easy making an appointment, and the office is doing a great job with covid precautions. There's only one patient in the office at a time, everything is sanitized, and everyone is wearing masks. Dr. E was great! Very knowledge, very friendly, and easy to talk to. He thoroughly answered all of my questions and made great recommendations. And the visit was great. It started on time and was very efficient time-wise. read more

I just saw Dr. Esfandiari today for my first eye exam. When entering the office, I was greeted by a warm and friendly smile by the lady in the front. Dr. E was so friendly and answered all of my questions. I learned so much about my eyes that I never knew before. He performed so many tests on my eyes checking for pressure, near and far sight. I felt really good about the exam and definitely will be back! read more

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Wow - this place is amazing!! I came here for an eye exam to refill a contact lense perscription and potentially get new glasses. I had been having issues with my vision insurance for a while and they handled it seamlessly and professionally. The eye exams were quick and detailed - very thorough. I felt taken care of the whole time. Great bedside manner !! What really got me was the explanation of insurance benefits at the end and walking me through the process of how my insurance will cover my contacts. They even pulled up 1-800 contacts to see if that website could get my contacts cheaper for me so they would price match. Their service is thoughtful, meaningful, and impactful!! read more

This is an amazing office. A big selection of glasses to choose from. The doctor and staff our super friendly and go out of the way to make you feel comfortable. Autumn helped me with my glasses and I am super happy with them. Definitely 100% recommend them !!!!! read more

The team here is amazing! Dr. Esfandiari is really patient, clear, and friendly. He really takes the time to ensure you understand what is going on and answers your questions fully. Autumn at the front desk is really kind and helpful. The team is prompt in helping if an eye issue does arise. I definitely recommend coming here! read more

From the time I entered the office, I was struck by the rare combination of friendliness and professionalism. Dr. Esfandiari explained all the components of the eye exam as I've never heard before, and was deft and caring at the same time. read more

I am so happy have found Dr E and SD optometry. I first them on yelp and sent my wife here, and raved about how great they were. The reviews don't lie, the best service and vibe. I got my eyes checked and they put me stylish new glasses. Look no further than coming here for all your optical needs. The truth is you get what you pay for. If you go to Costco or Walmart for glasses you most likely be paying double anyway to get them fixed later on or changed. read more

Best optometrist ever! My previous optometrist gave me attitude because I was complaining about how my vision in my eyes differs. And they told me "it's just a slight difference, it isn't that serious". Well to be quite frank, it is serious to me if I'm complaining about it because I would like to maximize my eyesight with contacts and glasses as much as I can. If you want to know who my previous optometrist is, send me a message and I'll tell you so you can avoid them too LOL. Anyways, I walked in and it was super big and spacious, and I was greeted upon entry by the receptionist. It was my first time here and check-in was superrr easy. They're trying to go paperless, so you check-in on an iPad for less than 5min and by the time I was done, Dr.E was ready to see me! Dr.E was super friendly, personable, and funny which is things that I always look for in any of my healthcare providers just because it makes the experience a whole lot better. I told Dr.E about my complaints regarding my previous optometrist and he took those into account and told me what I had thought, that my eyes were different and needed different contact lenses for each of them, not the same one. It was really nice to finally have someone that listened to my concerns and took them into account. Dr.E is also superrr encouraging when you're doing all your eye testing. He kept telling me good job and that I was doing great, especially with that puff test since I really struggle with that. I highly recommend that anyone see Dr.E if they want their trip to the optometrist to be a fun experience that includes getting the job done of having your eyes checked properly. read more

Dr. Esfandiari is the BEST! Took time to explain everything about my eye and vision. No other doctor has gone into that detail, and I appreciate it! Also offered me the newest contact lenses as my old ones were drying out. Explained the technology and really helped me understand! 100/10! Recommend to all of my friends!!! Go to Dr. E and the San Diego Optometry group!!! read more

The staff here are friendly and amazing. I had a contact lens emergency, and they were able to help me out on short notice and walked me through what I needed. Absolute life savers! read more

I had an excellent experience. I understand what's happening with my eyes so much better after my appointment Dr. Jordan Pinozek. I didn't need far-sighted/ astigmatism vision correction until I was in my 30s so glasses sucked. I used contacts for awhile then had unsuccessful PRK surgery and was told by another Dr. that I would have to use the hard contacts or glasses. Dr Pinozek was great she provided a great education about what was happening to my aging eyes (42 y/o) she provided 3 options for vision correction and after discussing my issues and what I do for a living, high tech field service, we went with a correction plan that would help me read schematics without interfering with driving. Hopefully I'll be able to start reading for pleasure again. So far my eyes are far less fatigued at the end of the day. I got a Friday afternoon appointment 3 Fridays out, but I was able to take a cancelled slot the Friday before by calling day of. I paid $99 for contact and eye glass prescription, using the Yelp offer. They also have very cute frames, but I get a free one from the VA every 2 years. Only complaint Is limited hours M-F 8-5. read more

Came in for my yearly eye exam. As always, I didn't have to wait at all and Dr. Esfandiari was friendly and professional, got me in and out in under 30 minutes. He does a great job of explaining what he's doing, what he's looking for etc. Would definitely recommend San Diego Optometry to anyone looking for a new eye care provider. read more

Dr. E is an absolute blessing to say the least. His patience and overall practice has allowed me to live my best life and make the most of my vision. If you want a passionate individual to care for your eyes and the years to come, Dr. E and his staff is your go to. I promise. Your vision is everything. Take care of your eyes. Blessings to all. read more

Dr. Esfandiari is not only an exceptional optometrist but also a genuinely nice guy who goes above and beyond to care for his patients. He is attentive to your needs and provides those little added touches that show he truly cares about your wellbeing. He has consistently exceeded my expectations during the numerous visits over the past decade, I can attest to his dedication and compassion as a healthcare provider. If you're seeking a skilled optometrist who truly cares about your vision and overall health, look no further than Dr. Esfandiari. read more

I have been going here for a few years now, and have nothing but good things to say. Dr. E is always very kind and knowledgeable, as well as his staff! I found them originally through groupon and then continued coming every year. Their facility is very clean, and there is always plenty of parking! They also work closely with a great lasik eye surgery center that they referred me to! I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Let me just say this: Dr E and his team are the most compassionate and caring medical professionals out there! My 92 year old father-in-law has had nothing but issues trying to get an appointment elsewhere and get his eyes normalized so he can see. Dr E was so compassionate about treating my Father-in-law and making him feel special and treating him with dignity. I have only the highest praise for everyone at SD Optometry. Thank you for all that you do. read more

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Very friendly and helpful staff :) I stopped in to look at the frame selections and was greeted...i asked if it would be alright to just look at their frames, which I did. I was impressed to be helped as if I were an established client so, I made an appointment for an exam.... read more

I took my dad to see Dr. Esfandiari and our experience was a very welcoming one. All the staff especially Autumn were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and patient. Definitely a place to check out if you're in need of a new optometrist, highly recommend!! read more

I was in San Diego, traveling from South Dakota, and forgot to pack my daily contact lenses. After getting a copy of my prescription from my home eye doctor, Autumn at San Diego Optometry gave me enough contacts to get me through the week! Thank you so much for helping me! If I lived in San Diego, San Diego Optometry would be my top choice optometrist! read more

Dr. Esfandiari was literally the nicest doctor I have ever visited with ever. He hyped me up during each eye exam and it was so funny and entertaining. Great guy, very professional. Definitely pricey but a pleasant experience. 10/10 recommend :) read more

Excellent experience! - Very kind and helpful staff. - My needs were met with a thorough eye exam and all questions answered. Very nice doctor! No wait needed. I was in and out in no time. - Autumn provided excellent support and helped me pick out a pair of beautiful glasses. I would recommend them and will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

I am retired and of the age that presbyopia is a huge problem with my vision. I am slightly farsighted but both eyes also have a non-negligible amount of astigmatism. I have been wearing glasses for 30 some years but recently I purchased a new camera with an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and my glasses prevent me from seeing the data displayed inside the viewfinder around the edges of the display. Very disappointing. So I though I would give contacts a try. I had low expectations. But Dr. Esfandiari took up the challenge and worked with me and, after three different trial pairs from three different manufacturers, we found a solution (Bausch + Lomb Ultra Multifocal for Astigmatism) that is surprisingly good. These contacts solve my photography problem and, indeed, I can wear these for general use. One "test" I came up with was to go to a foreign language movie that had subtitles. I was surprised to discover that I forgot I had contacts on! Only for long sessions at the computer would I want to revert to glasses. I sincerely appreciate Dr. Esfandiari's upbeat and optimistic attitude and his long experience in fitting contacts. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone who is looking for contacts for the first time or maybe thinks their current contact prescription/manufacturer choice needs revisiting; the technology is always improving. His office is relaxed, low pressure, and well-run. read more

I absolutely loved this place! Dr. Esfandiari was very welcoming and knowledgeable when dealing with me. I mentioned that I had an "allergy to latex" and he knew instantaneously what I really meant in order to prescribe me the right contact lenses. He was also kind enough to not sell me a particular contact lens because he stated that it wasn't worth the extra cost. This is the type of honesty that I look for when scouting out optometrist, health care professional or specialist. Extremely professional. My visit didn't last more than 30 minutes with him and I'm pretty much sold on coming back. I promise you this will be where I'm going to get LASIK! Thank you so much, Dr. Esfandiari, and to your friendly staff that helped me pick and choose my glasses afterwards. I will be back! read more

Dr. E was so incredibly patient with me! I went in a few days ago for my annual eye exam and for a contacts exam. Dr. E taught me how to put in my contacts. He sat right by me patiently for 2 hours watching my many failed attempts at putting my contacts in while giving me feedback the each time. I can not even emphasize how patient and kind he was throughout my very long visit. Any other optometrist wouldn't have sat there the entire time but Dr. E did. Thanks so much and I'm very happy with my overall experience at San Diego Optometry. read more

I had an EXCELLENT experience here! The receptionist, Martin I believe is his name, did a really great job of explaining my insurance plan to me, verifying some clarifications I had, and continued to make sure that I was getting the most out of my plan. It was very encouraging to work with him. Additionally, being treated by Dr. Esfandiari was great! He provides some of the best patient care I've ever experienced. He as very energetic, positive, encouraging, and humorous! I'm only in San Diego at the moment for graduate school but I would add this optometry office as a factor to try and stay when I'm done. The office also has Wi-Fi, is right next to a Starbucks if you need some caffeine while you are waiting, and some fun optics-related books for the youngins. Highly recommend this office! read more

This is by far the best optometry office I've ever been to! Dr. E and the other doctors here are hands down the kindest, most caring, and INCREDIBLY PATIENT people who GENUINELY care about their patients. Over the summer I was healing from a broken ankle, so I think my immune system was a bit suppressed from that, making me more prone to eye infections and what not. I was also towards the end of writing my first book and was spending hours on end staring at the computer. That, along with the stress I was under at that time, only made things worse. I went to my primary care doctor for prescription eye drops (thinking it was just a typical case of pink eye or whatnot) but after two to three weeks, my eyes were still acting up. So I decided to visit San Diego Optometry who I had seen a couple times over the years for glasses and whatnot, and the service I received was absolutely amazing. I had both a bacterial and viral infection, and they made sure to get me on the right medicated drops this time, which helped these infections clear up. Yet, due to all the computer screen time and stress, I was still experiencing really dry and "angry" eyes so the doctors went above and beyond not just on that first visit, but for weekly visits for over 6 weeks!!!! They never charged me for those followup visits, they truly just wanted to check-in on the status of my healing because it was a pretty bad case that required a solid care regimen to get things back to normal. One of the doctors even came in on her day off to make sure I could be seen before I had to fly out of town. They went the extra mile for me in so many ways -- giving me plenty of trial one-day contacts for the days I couldn't wear my glasses (like on my best friend's wedding) until my eyes were healthy enough to finally finish that part of my eye exam and officially update my prescription in order to order new contact lenses and glasses. Once I was able to do so, one of the sweet girls on the staff spent all the time I needed, helping me pick out a pair of glasses that were super comfortable and best fit my face shape. They have an awesome selection to choose from in various price ranges, so you can find something that works within your budget. The staff is so helpful and knowledgable, and are happy to give their honest feedback when you're trying out glasses. I never once spent pressured to spend more money or anything like that. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone! You couldn't be in better hands. I also love that they open earlier than most places (8am) so I could stop in before work. And their scheduling system is awesome in that they send you reminder texts or emails! Thank you so much San Diego Optometry for all your help and for being so invested in the health and happiness of your patients. read more

Had an impromptu appointment with Dr. Esfandiari. He was very friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I really appreciated how he explained things for me and was very efficient with my time. His staff was also very friendly and helpful as well. I would definitely recommend him to all of my friends and family. Will certainly be back. read more

Best in San Diego! Extremely professional knowledgeable and reasonable. Provided a safe environment during the pandemic and kept a quick timeline. Both the doctor and staff were incredibly helpful kind and supportive of my needs. I highly recommend. I've Had nothing but bad experiences in the past with other offices in my area so I thought I'd try out San Diego and Groupon. I'm glad I got out of Del Mar For the great treatment of this doctor and staff. I will tell all my friends and be a long time customer. read more

I've been going to San Diego Optometry for about four years. They are very professional and fair on the pricing. It seems like a clean well oiled machine in terms of how the business is run. I don't post that many reviews, but when a company is doing a good job, I feel like it's my duty to say something. read more

I just starting seeing Dr. E recently after my optometrist of 35 years retired! I could not be more thrilled with the service i received from him and his staff. Dr. E is extremely thorough, you can tell he cares tremendously about his patients and their eye health. His staff is amazing too! I cannot recall her name, but one of them patiently sat and helped me pick out my frames, giving me honest feedback about each one, and i finally chose a pair that i'm thrilled with. I can't wait until they come in! My husband went there too and got several pairs of glasses, one specifically for golf! I highly recommend them if you need glasses/contacts or anything. read more

Was a first time patient and had a great experience. My exam + ordering contacts took 25 minutes, no waiting. Exam was quick, easy, and the facilities were very updated and clean. Staff was kind and helpful. Happy to have discovered this place, definitely recommend. read more

I highly recommend this practice! For starters, they are dog friendly. SOLD! The optometrists are super professional and thorough, after having glasses for about a decade I finally feel like I have a good pair! One that really addresses my issues and looks good, too. How have I been to eye doctors for a decade to only just now find out after my appointment that I have an astigmatism in both eyes? And it's likely been the source of a lot of my troubles? I think the best part, though, is that they offer a machine alternative to having your eyes dilated. I'm not familiar with the terminology, but it was like looking into a bright light for about 5 seconds and it was over! The girl in the front of office who helps pick out and adjust frames is also awesome! She was honest and extremely helpful. I likely won't ever use another practice, because I literally won't have to. read more