I was looking for a new optometrist since moving to north county. I was able to make an appointment two months out since the doctor was on vacation. The visit was pleasant and I had all my questions answered. I really enjoyed my visit. When I paid my copay, I thought that it was rather high. I called my insurance (thinking that I should have checked to see if they were in-network, and they were). I called the office to question the discrepancy in the amount and was told that the charge was for the retina imaging. I was not informed of the additional cost. (I have not had to question additional costs at an optometry office before.) I was told that it gives the doctor a better view of the eye. I really liked the doctor and she answered all my questions. She was very thorough. I just wasn't informed of the additional service/cost. read more

My son and I just had our first appointments and loved our experience. He has special needs and I was worried that he would be scared at his first ever appointment but they were so kind and welcoming that he was very comfortable and relaxed. Dr. Peterson is fantastic and has some really cool techniques that I had never experienced AND she is going to turn my favorite designer sunglasses into prescription sunglasses (3 other places told me no). Super excited! Thank you for a wonderful experience, we are loyal customers now:) read more

Great office with an optometrist that takes a lot of time and care with her patients.

Strongly recommended! During the decades I have spent doing research on vision at UCSD, I have relied on Dr. Peterson for careful and reliable optometric prescriptions. She efficiently took care of what needs to be done without ever being at all pushy. But when I recently had to investigate surgery for cataracts, it became clear that her expertise and the resources of her clinic go far beyond that. She took the time for a careful investigation, including OCT and fundus imagery of the retina, and was able to flag a condition that will need attention before the cataract operation. read more

I got my first pair of glasses since 6th grade just a few weeks ago. I was very pleased with Dr. Peterson who has taken the time to explain some things and even spent time with me to choose my first pair of glasses. She was very thorough with the examination and I felt at ease with her. I usually get very nervous whenever I'm being seen by any doctor. God knows they can make things hurt real bad. My palms still got sweaty but that was mostly because I just don't like people anywhere near my eyes. Yep, I'm that person. Nightmare patient who refuses to admit anything. Anyhow, Dr. Peterson was very personable and easy to talk to as well as professional. I was able to be honest with her and she gave suggestions that made sense to me. Large selection of designer glasses, which I was definitely happy about. The glasses came within a week and I've never been happier about seeing a doctor. For some time I've refused to wear glasses. My vision seemed to have worsened over the past months and I was forced to make the decision to have my eyes checked. Dr. Peterson was gentle and calming, which helps quite a lot about my trust in her. It's been two weeks since I've been wearing glasses everyday. I'm amazed at how I see now mostly because I've seen the world quite differently for many years. I now know what my friends are talking about when they asked me why I was dating all those guys I was "seeing". I'm also surprised I've adjusted so well. I used to have really bad headaches when I had my first glasses in 6th grade. I thought it wasn't worth it. I now actually have much less headaches after having my glasses and I no longer have to sit at the front in class or movies. I also no longer have to squint or have my eyeballs kissing the screen of my computer. I'm quite surprised I can see the ocean so well from our living room. What a freaking view. I didn't know. I'm still a jerk on the road but hey. All in all, it's been a life changing experience for me. I'm so glad I found Dr. Peterson who I found through yelp. Yelp comes through for me once again. Her office is open on Saturdays, which is great for me because I can never get off work without too much trouble. read more

This place treats you like family!! I have been going here for years. Everyone is so welcoming. The doctor is kind, soft spoken, but well educated. No pushiness. When you call them the front desk woman is so sweet, you could chat with her all day. Love this place! read more

Dr. Kristin Peterson is very skillful and thorough with your examination and has state-of-the-art equipment to check for any potential issues. Her staff are friendly and efficient. They are taking all the necessary precautions for the COVID-19 virus. All-in-all a quality operation, highly recommend for routine care, glasses/contacts and any eye problems. read more

I am very grateful to have found this office. I would highly recommend. I felt very cared for by the staff and doctor. They are wonderful souls with kind attention/intention. read more

Found this place on Google because it was close to work. Skeptical of the 5 star review but the reviews did not let me down. This place is the best! Dr. Peterson is the most thorough optometrist that I have seen. I whole heartedly recommend her. read more

Attentive and professional!! Understanding, kind and collaborative...this is probably one of my best experiences in the San Diego area since my wife and I moved here in the past two years. I'm floored with ease and simplicity I experienced. Thank you! I will refer people to you as often as possible!! read more

While I have used Dr Peterson-Salgado as my optometrist for several years and have been totally satisfied she really demonstrated her best qualities recently. My youngest brother is autistic and in his 50s, he is a nice person but can, because of his autism, be difficult to extremely difficult to deal with when change is needed. His eye glasses were very old and I knew that he hadn't seen an optometrist in many years. Dr Peterson-Salgado agreed to help and I brought him in for an exam. She was amazing and helped him accept a simple eye exam. As it turned out he need a major change in prescription (2 diopters!) and she fitted him with new glasses that work far better than his older pair. Dr. Peterson-Salgado was patient, caring, and has made a significant difference in his life. I cannot express just how grateful I feel about Dr. Peterson-Salgado's professionalism and competence. With a patient who could, in an instant, be extremely difficult, she was reassuring, calm, and able to explain things on his level. By the way, Dr. Peterson-Salgado, is, for the rest of us, just as skilled and caring! My sole regret is that I haven't posted this sooner! However, I just saw my brother recently and got to see how much better his life is due to the aid Dr. Peterson-Salgado provided. Please, go to Solana Beach Family Optometry. True, you won't get glasses in less than an hour but you will get superior personal service by someone who clearly cares about her patients. read more

I take the extra drive from downtown San Diego to see Dr. Peterson-Salgado. I love her kind and to the point demeanor, her clarity (no pun intended) and organized manner. Dr. Peterson took the time to read into my confusing "eye insurance" discount plan and made sure that I received all that I could for the benefits allowed. Although I have gone to several optometrists and ophthalmologists over the many years that I have had glasses and contacts, Dr. Peterson-Salgado was the first to recommend a plan that actually helped with my lens cloudiness long term. read more

Dr. Peterson deserves all the kudos listed here. She not only did a very thorough exam, but she documented the degradation on my corneas for comparison to our next visit. She is technically excellent, has all the right equipment and personable too, how do you beat that? read more

Dr Petersen & Staff are great! I'm sometimes skeptical of 5-star reviews on Yelp, but was looking for an optometrist and Dr Petersen's office was close (located conveniently above 24hour Fitness in the Lomas Santa Fe Plaza), so I figured I'd give her a try. A reminder that some times things can live up to expectations. Dr Petersen was extremely attentive and thorough. She explained the process and procedures, provided me with options, and thoughtful recommendations, and unlike other offices I've been too, never felt I was getting up sold on services I did not need. I would highly recommend Dr Petersen & Staff. read more

My son indicated something had been in his eye for the past two days. After being sent home from work with itchy, blood red eyes, I called my eye doctor of many years and he was out of the office for several days. In a panic, I checked yelp and read the reviews. They were spot on!! Carol was amazing, she called me back immediately and offered to share our son's situaton with Dr. Peterson. Even though they did not have an appt available, they offered to stay open LATE and see my son within an hour. Unbelievable!! I am sold! Thank you so much to Carol and Dr. Peterson!! read more

I've been a patient here for a couple of years now, so this review is a bit overdue. What prompted me to finally write it, however, was my most recent experience. The other day, I put on my reading glasses only to have the metal at the corner of the frame crack unexpectedly causing the right lens to pop out. Since my glasses were irreparably damaged, I called the office the next morning and Dr. Peterson had me stop by that day. Turns out she had another pair of my exact frames in her display case so she just popped my lenses into those and I was on my way in about 10 minutes. No charge. Overall, I've always had a really great experience during my annual eye exams; Dr. Peterson has a very kind, low-key demeanor that puts one at ease right away. I was so complimentary of the service I've received here that my husband is now a patient of hers too, which is a big deal as his late father was an opthalmologist so he's very particular. The office is small but cozy and well-outfitted, tucked away on the second floor in the back of the Lomas Santa Fe Shopping Center. If you're in the market for an eye doc, I highly recommend Dr. Peterson. She knows her stuff, is very professional, and runs a top-notch practice. read more

Best eye care experience I've ever had (and I've been to many eye doctors across the country)! Dr. Peterson is patient, gentle, thorough, and kind. She explains everything clearly. She devotes time and attention: nothing feels rushed. She is clearly very smart and caught a few things other doctors haven't with my eyes. Her receptionist is also amazing: she helped me select new frames for my glasses when I was totally overwhelmed by the choices! The office is clean and has up-to-date technology. I have always been afraid of eyes and hated going to the eye doctor. At Solana Beach Family Optometry, I have always felt comfortable, respected, and in very good hands. read more

As a new patient, new to the area, I was so fortunate to see Dr. Petersons reviews on yelp as well as recommended on Next Door. The reviews were correct! The Dr. and her staff are so kind and caring, true pleasures to deal with. After my first visit I had some follow up on a warranty issue with a previous less trustworthy optometrist that Dr. Peterson and Carol helped me get resolved in my favor. Wonderful people! read more

Try nice and family friendly place. They were kind enough to tighten my daughter's glasses, even though we're not yet clients here. Will definitely give them a shot when she's ready for her next eye exam. read more

Fantastic! The Dr. is amazing, go see her. Super friendly staff and state of the art office.

Dr. Peterson and her team are phenomenal! I have had eye problems for years and she is by far (very, very far) the most amazing Optometrist I have ever visited. She is patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and great at what she does. More so than anything else - she cares! I have never once felt like 'just another patient' because she has gone above and beyond to help me through a unique glasses situation. I would recommend without hesitation for anyone! read more

I was a specialty pharmaceutical sales rep who only called on ophthalmologists and optometrists in San Diego for years, and seeing all that San Diego had to offer, I chose Dr. Peterson. I've been going to her for 4 years now, and she'll continue to be my eye doctor as long as I live here. She's a fantastic doctor, and she's also a very kind, caring person. You won't find better! read more

I don't often write yelp reviews, but my experience here was so fantastic I felt compelled to. Dr Peterson is so professional, and really knows her stuff. Being a hypochondriac I had a lot of questions and she answered all of them very thoroughly and put me completely at ease. I actually really enjoyed the whole experience, which is something that can bout usually be said about any type of medical examination. Her assistants, Carol and Sandy, are also very helpful, and it would be remiss of me not to mention them. I couldn't recommend this place more highly! read more

Great location, always easy to park and there's rarely any wait to be seen for an eye exam. If I have a question or want to order more contacts for my wife, it takes 3 minutes - someone always answers and knows what they're doing. We used to use Costco but it's a pain - drive 20 minutes, get a ticket, wait 10 minutes, cash only. The other advantage is they have your prescription already so you don't even have to bring that. read more

Even though there are not fancy machines to measure your eye response time and progression of your blind spots in the office, Dr. Paterson is very patient with customers She did a careful work on determining the correction prescription and spend a lot of time answering questions. She is highly recommended for general eye care. read more

My family has been coming to see Dr. Peterson-Salgado for the past three years and we are thrilled with her care and expertise!!! The only other optometrist I have ever gone to was my father, so when he retired I was worried. Finding someone I could equally trust, respect, and feel great about bringing my children to was a tough act to follow. Dr. Peterson-Salgado was definitely the perfect choice! She is thorough, caring, knowledgable and has an amazing way with her patients. My older daughter recently got her first pair of contact lenses and even though she is more on the squeamish side, the whole experience was positive and calm due to Dr. Peterson-Salgado's demeanor and professionalism. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

I had an issue with my eye that my MD couldn't figure out. Dr. Peterson-Salgado was able to identify the problem and prescribe the remedy. Office is very professional and friendly. read more

You would not find a nicer more professional office if you are in need of an Optometrist. Dr. Peterson truly has your best interest at heart and there is no pressure to buy anything. I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. read more

I moved to the San Diego area two months ago. I'm a 69-year-old diabetic and for the last 50 years, insulin-dependent. In the past have had some serious complications which resulted in 15 years ago of having eight surgeries on my two eyes. To say the least my eyes are a very high priority. I went on Yelp and found Dr. Kristen Peterson of Solona Beach Family Optometry. Dr. Peterson was exceptional! She is extremely competent and her office practice was very efficient. She gave a thorough examination of my eyes, she read through the 50 pages that I brought from my surgeon and was very knowledgeable of my situation. She helped me pick out high quality pair and age appropriate glasses. I could not have asked for more, I am very thankful and appreciative! I would highly recommend Dr. Peterson and her staff read more

Dr. Peterson is the epitome of what every healthcare professional needs to be. She is highly competent and very professional (as doctors should be). But what sets her and her practice apart in my opinion is the way she treats her patients with utmost care and respect. When I call and see her for my regular eye exams or to order my contact lenses, I very much feel that I am treated as a real person and not just a patient with a number on file. It feels like being back in an era when doctors knew their patients well and really cared for them. Dr. Peterson and her staff Carol and Sandy just are the best! She is one of, if not the best doctor I have ever met. Our community in North County is fortunate to have Dr. Peterson. read more

So impressed! Dr. Peterson is very thorough in her exam. On top of that she is very warm and you can tell she cares a lot about her patients. At some places you feel like they are just going through the motions but with Dr. Peterson she takes the time to patiently listen to your eye issues with genuine concern. Her receptionist Susan was also very easy to work with in scheduling an appointment and made me feel very welcome at the office. I wish I could give 6 stars! read more

Dr Kristen Peterson-Salgado is great and can not believe how often I drove by without coming in. glad I did and you will be too!!!!!!!!!! Stopped in again for the annual review and ordered two nice new sets of glasses...in and out in no time and always happy to return for a quick adjustment when I sit on them. 8/7/2017---called and left a VM and got a call back as soon as they opened and had a break to call...was able to set an appointment and offered to take first available and get there in 5 mins. Dr. Peterson came through and all is good....WOW....love the team she has in place. read more

In addition to her professionalism and knowledge, Dr. Peterson-Salgado is thorough, patient, and committed to improving the quality of her patients' lives. She came up with additional ideas that worked to calm my extremely sensitive and allergic eyes. I highly recommend her. read more

Dr. Peterson had all of the same services as Lenscrafters and another neighborhood optometry I used to go to in Del Mar but what I am very pleased with Dr. Peterson's service's was her full attention to what I needed, including how I could maximize my vision insurance. I watched her grab a calculator and break down the comparison between which glasses/lenses/ materials,etc., and how my medical insurance would work best for me. Another detail I appreciate about this place is it was only Dr. Peterson who carried out all the examinations on me and not medical assistants. Highly recommended! read more

As a business owner, my eyes are not only the windows to my soul - but one of the biggest assets I need! Dr. Kristin Peterson-Salgado understands this and delivers excellent service, environment, advice and a kind and generous atmosphere. She has the most current technology that makes the entire experience comfortable and complete. If you or your family members need an excellent optometrist....visit Solana Beach Family Optometry. read more

I have been getting my eye care with Dr. Peterson for a number of years. She has been the absolute best at determining the optimum prescription for my glasses and multi focal contact lenses. She provides convenient and on time appointments with exams that are thorough and unhurried. She is very professional and knowledgeable as well as being warm, genuine and caring. The office is clean, comfortable and convenient, and offers a nice selection of frames. I feel very fortunate to have her taking care of my eye health and vision needs. read more

This is my first yelp review. Dr. Peterson is really easy to talk to and the whole place is welcoming. Everyone in that office cares. I left satisfied and I (or should I say my eyes) feel very taken care of! read more

I was referred to a number of optometrists through my insurance company and was put on hold forever by all of them until I got to Dr. Peterson-Salgado. Her office staff is extremely competent, friendly and helpful before you even meet the doctor. Dr. Peterson was complimented by my opthamologist for an early diagnosis that most optometrists miss. I highly recommend this office for their professionalism, knowledge, service and friendliness! read more

Eyes are very precious, so it's very important to find a doctor who does a complete exam, tailored to the patient, and not a quota. Dr. Peterson is such a person. I became very accustomed to her excellent work, and then last year, she changed locations and I tried an exam with a different doctor; three visits later I got correct glasses. Today, I had my eyes examined by Dr. Peterson, so I'm thanking my lucky stars she is examining my eyes again. There really are no words to describe her excellent manner, through exam, caring attitude, and on and on. She is the eye doctor you should make your next appointment with! read more

I am SO HAPPY I found this place via my insurance and other Yelp user reviews. I have been having issues with my contact lenses in the past and described all the problems and Dr. Peterson had an immediate diagnosis/remedy. She was very easy to talk to and very informative. Too often I've had optometrists (and doctors) give me all the services under the sun (when I only want either glasses or contacts) then I get this surprise bill at the end of the day. Dr. Peterson explained to me all of my charges so I clearly understood them. Her suggestions for helping my eye issues but still be able to wear contacts has been amazing. I feel like I finally have the right prescription and right lens to be comfortable. Thank you!!! read more