I scheduled an eye exam here for my dad Kristina was able to pull his Insurnace, inform me of his vision coverage benefits, and get him an appointment in a timely manner. Kristina greeted him kindly and was professional and welcoming throughout the entire pre- testing work up process. Dr. Patel performed a thorough eye exam, including dilation and retina evaluation, he communicated all the vision exam findings to my dad in a clear and concise manner, while also updating his glasses prescription. I would definitely recommend Dr. Patel for all of your eye exam needs. He is knowledgeable, and takes good care of his patients. read more

When you walk up to the door, the first thing you hear is this announcement: "You are being recorded." Now, really... Isn't that all you need to know about doing business here? From what I understand from office staff, you're being recorded from the time you walk in, in the lobby, and in the exam room. She also told me that's not something they usually disclose. I'm not sure why they would feel the need to record their patients - when the office is open and people are there. It certainly can't be because of past burglaries *because the office is open*. But that was enough to send me walking out the door. read more

I have been going to Schermer Eye Associates for a few years now and I can't emphasize how much I appreciate their office, their staff, and the doctors there. Everyone is so kind, informative, patient, and professional. Literally from the front desk staff, to their residents, and doctors. I have been seen by Dr. Hwang for my regular eye exams and was recently seen by Dr. Mao for my first ever contacts appointment. She was very kind, supportive, and patient with me during my appointment. I was able to get my contacts in (YAY!) and was provided with lots of information regarding my contacts, some tips & advice, and was told if I needed guidance to call the office at any time during their office hours. This is a wonderful place and you will always receive great care here. Thank you for the excellent service over the years! read more

I am a new patient at Schermer Eye Associates because my previous optometrist stopped taking my insurance and recommended Schermer Eye Associates. Calling them and explaining my situation was easy. I was able to schedule an appointment not only for me but also my husband. Arriving and parking was simple. There's plenty of parking spots in the lot. I felt safe walking into the building. There was security cameras and vocal prompts. The ladies working the front desk were welcoming and nice. I was able to fill out paperwork easily. All of the fellow Kristina's (Christina's) there were very kind and helpful. I was impressed with how much equipment they had to test and examine eyes. My eyes are specifically sensitive to light so everyone who worked with me including my optometrist, Jennifer Mao helped and was kind during all of my breaks and tears. My husband went to his appointment later that week and overall we are thoroughly impressed and are happy new patients. If you are looking for a new eye doctor, look no further than Schermer Eye Associates for their great patient care and wonderful service. read more

I had been to 4 eye doctors before this trying to get rid of an eye infection. Dr. Patel at Schermer Eye was very helpful and also experienced. He helped my husband and I both and now I can finally wear my contact lenses again and I can see again. I have been very impressed with the staff as well including Christina the assistant who takes us back to the room. Thank you so much for helping me get back to seeing again without glasses. read more

First time back since the 90's. I used to get my contacts here. In 2000 I did Lasic with Dr. Steven Wong. My most recent OD retired so I thought I return to Dr. Schermer. Glad I did. Office staff very efficient and on time. No reems of paper to fillin. Dr. Schermer knows his work and does it well. I will stay with his office now. read more

My first visit to this provider as my previous doctor retired. Easy access & ample parking. My Ophthalmoligist, Dr. Hwang, and her assistants were courteous, very thorough, and very efficient. The Optician, Tommie Couch, was extremely helpful. An outstanding team in every respect. A+++ read more

Dr. Patel is outstanding and patient. He listens carefully and will address your concerns. Amanda at the front desk is cheerful and helpful. I have been going here for years and am most pleased with Schermer Eye Associates. read more

Doctors are wonderful, super polite and attentive. Office staff however is horrendous here. Rude, curt and dismissive. As a patient I overheard a phone call that was absolutely unprofessional on behalf of the staff member who answered the phone. read more

Great experience with Schermer Eye Associates and Dr. Patel! It was easy to make an appointment and everyone at the practice was clear and kind. Dr. Patel was friendly, answered my questions and let me know about things to watch out for in the future. I would absolutely recommend to others! read more

I've been going to this business for many years. I have had good service from the doctors and all back office. The front office staff has changed, and I agree with those who complain of rudeness. I don't know who is in charge of hiring, but there is a problem. In fact, there is one woman working the front desk who is beyond impolite: she is openly hostile. I hope you have read beyond the stars, because it is never ok to feel you must get by the rabid dog at the gate in order to achieve the comfort and competence within. read more

The only reason this place is getting one star is because of the doctors. The front desk receptionists & office manager are incredibly rude. My dad is elderly and getting him out of the house is a challenge in itself. The only reason why he came to this appt was to get his eye pressure checked for his glaucoma medication so he doesn't go BLIND. The office manager first sent over the generic prescription the pharmacy and his insurance only covers the name brand of this particular medication (mind you this is after the second follow up I had to do to even get the medication sent over that was a week overdue.) the pharmacist had even shown me the prescription they sent over to confirm. So then I proceed to call the office back & let them know to send the name brand over because it wasn't covered. The office manager did not want to admit she made a mistake & instead blamed the pharmacy but nonetheless got the right type sent over. Flash forward to his visit - as we get in the front desk receptionist Amanda asks for his insurance cards. I let them know that he was seen here earlier in the year and I wasn't aware he needed to bring it again since i was not told when I made the appointment. I had told her I could send the card as soon as I got home since there was no one home to send me a picture of. We gave her permission to look it up on the Medi-Cal website so that they can get the information. Because of complete utter laziness - she stated that they could not. I worked as a reception for years & am well aware of the system & that you indeed can look it up. All in all - avoid this place like the plague if you want be haggled. I feel so bad for the patients that don't have an advocate & cant imagine how they're treated. read more

From front door reception to seeing Dr Patel I was very impressed with professional services. Exam - well done. Clarity with information discussed +10! PA - very kind and professional!! read more

The Doctors are AWESOME! Let me start with that. The front desk staff on the other hand, completely different story.... Good luck making it past the front desk people... After being very nice and respectful I ended up having to walk out because of how RUDE the old lady was being and continued to be. Will be taking my money elsewhere. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Dr. Patel has been working through a complex eye issue with me and his calming demeanor, professionalism and patience have made a terrible situation a lot more bearable. He seeks a second (or third or fourth) opinion often and genuinely cares about his patients. The office staff are all super kind and friendly as well. Highly recommend! read more

I liked this place. But as a new customer and patient I concur with recent complaints against the very rude staff at the front desk. If the reception desk is any indication of customer service, it stinks. My first greeting was fine, but the second to pick up my order was disappointing. No greeting, no acknowledgment except a scowl and grunt by the receptionist. I was supposed to get my order delivered to my address, but someone screwed up and I had to go pick it up. Eye doctors were nice and fine. Sorry Dr. Schermer, you lost a new client because of poor representation by your staff at the front desk. read more

I took my son to DMV, so he can get his permit. When they performed the eye test, my son passed...barely. My son told me he needed glasses, so I started to look for a good optometrist. This place "caught my eye" because of their favorable reviews. But what really stuck out to me was: the professionalism, attention to detail, welcoming staff and attractive pricing. Their staff is dialed in. They knew what tests to perform on my child, and I was blown away with the results. They were able to quickly find the right prescription for my teenager, and the attractive/correct glasses tailored just for him. And yes, the whole process was very budget friendly. We will definitely be back! Thanks! read more

Thank you Dr Hwang, Rebeka and Courtney for your kind care of my husband during his last visit. You all took the extra time to alleviate his concerns regarding his vision. read more

I have been here a few times and appreciate Dr. Schermer. The front desk receptionist is very unfriendly. There was one file on the counter when I was waiting to check out and she asked me my name again after checking in 20-25 minutes earlier. Maybe she was having a hard morning. Patients seem to wait while staff is on the phone or away from their desk. I think I should have been told in advance that a student was giving me an eye test. I think some customer service training would be helpful. read more

Referred when previous Dr. retired. First appointment went very good with friendly and professional personnel who explained everything about all procedures. Was the most complete eye exam I have ever had, and I would highly recommend this practice. The only downside was the wait time to be seen even with appointment, but was well worth it. read more

I would like to thank this business for their thorough examination of my eyes. Because of that I was diagnosed with a condition that required further medical testing and intervention. I did not want my eyes dilated, I just wanted new glasses, but the dr was pretty persuasive, so I complied. It was because of that dilation that an issue with my arteries was discovered. This was my first visit to this business and it definitely won't be my last. Grateful! read more

Saw Dr. Mitul Patel this morning and very very grateful for a complete examination, clear explanations, and hope that my vision can get better. All staff in this office are both cordial and professional. It is comforting that the office has a security system that would ward off any meandering street person in this day and age. It is also good that the office uses safety protocols. Just can't say enough good about Dr. Patel and everyone at Schermer Eye Associates. read more

EXCELLENT CARE! I have been seeing Dr Rogers for the past 15yrs and continue with visits for Eye Health and Maintaining good eyesight. Nice welcoming office with a large sitting area on one side and Optical on other. The staff are very friendly and will help you with your check in process from start to end and alsoif you have any questions. They have the latest technology while preforming your eye exam and Dr Rogers explained the health of my eyes while looking at the eye scan. Dr Rogers is very professional and knowledgeable even when asking questions about your eyesight. I do 100% recommend Schermer Eye Associates. Lot's of Parking , VSP members welcome and Heath insurance. read more

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My first visit was this morning. Every single staff member has a smile on their face polite knowledgeable and very helpful. Dr Patel is a very very good dr. Educated knowledgeable skilled friendly patient explains everything in a way that is easily understood. Thank you to everyone this morning read more

I have been coming here since I was 10 and have never had an issue. They are always very welcoming and accommodating. Dr. Hunt (formerly Bechtold) was my dr and she always helped me with samples of contacts and always went over everything thoroughly because I have horrible vision and can cause serious problems down the road. She retired within the year and we now have Dr. Patel and we really liked him. My daughter had a regular eye exam scheduled and he squeezed her in to a contact consult last minute. He also throughly went over my vision concerns which was assuring. I will say their prices are a little higher than other places for contacts. I have good insurance but even with that, it's still more pricey than if I bought from Costco. Frames on the other hand are fairly reasonable. read more

Dr. Schermer is very thorough and takes his time to explain to you what you have and what options are available to you for treatment. He does not rush and takes time to carefully look at all the tests. He is gentle and very friendly. The establishment is very nice. Well laid out and very comfortable if you have to wait before being seen. I was fortunate to have been scheduled early so I had no wait time. His assistants are so nice as well. I guess Dr. Schermer has rubbed off on all of them. All in smiles and very receptive to a laugh or two. If you need your eyes checked, I highly recommend Dr. Schermer and his associates. I would not entrust my eye care to anyone else... read more

Had my first visit with these folks ten days ago. From reception to departing, every person involved was very friendly and thoroughly professional in their interaction with me. Dr. Hwang was meticulous with her exam and explained each facet as it was performed. I have worn glasses for 68 years. I certainly hope to remain a client here. George Young Sacramento read more

First off, I've been going here for years and Dr. Patel is absolutely awesome! Unfortunately, today I had my first poor experience with the front desk staff/optical. I ordered glasses on 12/12 and was told my glasses would be available in 5-10 days, but they weren't ready until 12/30 (much later than they said). They were closed for the holiday/limited hours, so I went today (1/3) to pick them up. Before leaving I confirmed online that they were open until 5:30. I got off work early, loaded up the kids, battled Friday traffic in the rain, and arrived just before 5. When I arrived, the door was already locked and when the front desk staff came to the door, she said they closed at 5. Keep in mind it was 4:59 according to my phone and that the door I was standing in front of said they were open until 5:30. I told her I was just there to get my glasses that I already paid for and she said the woman who works in optical left at 4:30... I left empty handed and extremely frustrated by the poor communication from this business. I'll likely return because Patel is great, but will be cautious with my expectations when working with front desk staff and optical. read more

I needed a new optometrist due to insurance changes and am very glad I came here. Dr. Patel is very patient and friendly, as is the office staff. They were very thorough during my new evaluation. Dr. Patel answered my questions and gave me information for over the counter eye drops that I could use for allergies. The office is carefully observing social distancing and I felt very safe. They have you call their office when you arrive in the parking lot for you appointment, have spaced out seating in the waiting area, and sanitized the equipment each time before using it. read more

I was a patient of this office and scheduled a regular checkup exam. I got a confirmation of my exam'an date and time with Dr.Schermer. As soon as I provided my new insurance information (my insurance changed from PPO to HMO and my insurance is accepted by this office), the personnel on the phone became very unfriendly - and when I showed up for my confirmed appointment, I was informed that they "do not see me on the schedule". My primary doctor's office faxed referral, but front desk personnel "couldn't find it" - and I had been told that they "do not have any available appointments any time soon". I totally understand that HMO insurance is not as desirable as PPO - but it is not a good way to treat patients! Very disrespectful and disappointing! read more

The best there is. Have new. Going here a long time and have referred friends none have been disappointed.

Dr.Schermer is an excellent eye doctor. However, his staff is rude, some outrageously so. And some are even prone to stating blatant untruths about coverage, legal realities, etc. I'm not going to tell my whole story; simply read some of the other reviews here. read more

My mother has Alzheimer's and just turned 80. As her caregiver I need to trust 100% that she is in good hands. We love Dr. Schermer, McKenna, and the entire staff there. She could not be in better hands than with Dr. Schermer. Thank you all so much. :) Jay. read more

I have been coming here forever and am very impressed. The doctors are very caring and you never feel rushed !

Dr. Kathy Hwang is excellent. I received a very thorough exam and a lot of reassurance about issues that worried me. The office is very well organized. This is a great place in which to entrust your eye health. read more

I had recently switched my optometrist after hearing about this spot from some family friends and I'm so glad I made the change over to Schremer Eye Associates. Everyone is so nice here and the optometrist does a superb job at breaking down all the information on what's going on with my eyes. The assistants and the intern took their time to learn more about me and my eye history from past optometrists, making sure they had all the information necessary. While checking my eyes, the optometrist showed me and made things clear on how my eyes were doing, which really helped because I left learning more about my own eyes. I'd definitely recommend this location if you're looking for a new place to get your eyes checked at! read more

I have been coming to Schermer Eye Assoc. for over 20 years and today checkup visit was great. Office staff was courteous, on time and his intern did the pre-work professionally. Dr. Patel explained his findings and answered each of my questions and did not make me feel rushed. I would highly recommend. read more

I have NEVER experienced an eye exam like the one I had here. The entire staff is so friendly and sweet! I believe I had Connie, Rebecca, Courtney, Nina, and Dr. Patel throughout my visit and everyone was so helpful and nice. I'm completely forgetting the name of the technician who took the notes for Dr. Patel and the payment at the end but she was so sweet and nice too! I am so thankful they were able to squeeze me into their schedule. Having worked at an optometric office before, Schermer Eye Associates is the best office I've had the pleasure of being a patient at. The complimentary optomap for new patients was such a surprise! At every office I've been to, new patient or not, I've paid anywhere from $50-$80 for that service. Checking in, Connie(I believe) and Rebecca took care of me with my new patient paperwork. After completing that, Rebecca and Courtney took me in for the pre diagnostic testing and they were super easy going and easy to talk to. They are both personable and sweet. Nina was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable through my entire visit. I loved how she asked if I wanted an explanation as to what we were doing and why. Dr. Patel and his technician were so nice and helpful, I enjoyed the conversations I had with them. Overall, I think I've found my regular office for eye exams. Thank you for taking care of me! :) read more

I used to hate going to the eye doctor but my last visit was really pleasant! Everyone in the office was nice and made me feel comfortable. I usually don't let them touch my eye but the intern who did my exam talked me through it so I wasn't nervous. read more

So glad I found this place! Schermer Eye Associates have a pretty detailed website. I followed the instructions on their new patient page and planned accordingly. I was in and out in about an hour and a half. I was provided the most detailed eye exam, with the friendly staff. I saw Dr. Mao and will continue to see her in the future. She was very kind, patient and thorough. My favorite part was this office was very clean. Everything that was used on me was cleaned before and after use! Highly recommend! read more