Have been coming to this location for approximately two years. My appointments were on time and the…read moreOptometrist was knowledgeable. There is a large selection of frames from economic to high end and many different options for lenses. They accepted my insurance with ease and always checked to make sure I was doing well when looking around at frames. The glasses I have worn have helped my vision to a key and have been correct for my needs. They were upfront about the costs and gave me several options in case it was too much. As for the other negative review. The "puff" test is done as a measurement to test your eyeball pressure reflex. It is not the end-all-be-all test but it is the starting test to see if you may or may not have glaucoma. If odd pressures are detected you are moved to other testing; more sophisticated testing. Overall: I have had a pleasant time at this facility and they have tended to my needs appropriately. I would recommend this facility to anyone in need of appropriate care.

3rd time I have to send back my glasses they are transition so the tint pells they don't last a yearread more

Staff is always courteous and willing to work with you on scheduling. Dr. Sammuel is always…read morewilling to take the time to answer questions and explain what is going on with your eyes. Despite being busy always takes the time to really listen to your concerns.

The person that answered the phone barely spoke any English and it was difficult to understand him…read more He told me to call my insurance company when I simply asked for the price of an eye exam under Medicare. Just a simple question and he couldn't answer. So, this place sounds like garbage and I'll be looking elsewhere.

We all know Costco as the store where you can buy a bag of spaghetti that will last you the rest of…read moreyour life. But they also sell discounted airline tickets, a hearing center and vision center. Costco is big enough that they can select only the best vendors-also tested by the millions of Costco shoppers daily (and if a product doesn't sell, they get cut!) We have been to the Costco Vision Center in Hawthorne, CA. and had good experience (though the glasses make my eye muscle pull and cause eye strain but no one could tell why) so decided to go again in El Centro, CA. They don't have an optometrist yet but gave us a card for one that works out of the Costco optometry office on Saturday and Sunday. I did a separate review for Guru Sharma, Optometrist since he is only 'associated' with Costco. You see the huge wall of frames and sunglasses on the wall of the Vision Center when you first walk up. They have a large selection in a wide range of prices, from economical to designer brands. I actually picked a designer brand last time because they looked so nice and am just going to replace the sunglass lenses. They are really tough because I am rough of glasses-I hang them on a glass lanyard so I don't lose them and they get caught on counters, get food dropped on them and bump them when I carry groceries. So Costco choices of glasses pass their test for quality. I have worked with 3 different employees that work at the vision counter. All of them must have been trained really well because they could answer all my glasses which were very complicated. Every single employee seemed to know their job well-including helping to figure out what went wrong with my last glasses. They order the lenses from an offsite lab but only take 5-7 days to get. I would definitely recommend Costco Optometry. They do a great job with great prices.

The doctorhere is pretty good, dirndl and thorough…read more Office and exam room was a little cramped buy had enough room for equipment and exam. No complaints. Price reasonable and he accepts my insurance

Who would have thought a legit LASIK place would exist in the Valley?…read more I was born and raised in LA, and if there's one thing I've learned about the Valley... it's that finding a good doctor sometimes feels like winning the lottery. Because of that, I usually don't even bother seeing doctors locally -- it's just too hard to find someone who actually cares. I've wanted LASIK for YEARS. But every single time I planned it... I was pregnant. ‍ Timing is everything, apparently. Before finally committing, I went to two consultations in San Diego -- one at LASIK MD (which is now closed) and another in La Jolla. Both quoted me around $5k-$6k. After doing what can only be described as FBI-level research (Reddit, reviews, forums, probably a conspiracy board or two), I discovered that one of the best LASIK doctors actually works out of the Valley a few days a month. Wait... what?! In this Valley? I went in for my free consultation with Patty, who was super helpful. She explained that the actual surgery is done in San Diego, but all the pre-op and post-op appointments can be done locally in the Valley. Honestly, that's a perfect setup. Let's be real: this is LASIK. If someone messes up even a little... you go blind. So saying I did "extensive research" is an understatement. I read horror stories, success stories, stories about people seeing halos, UFOs, their ex's red flags -- everything. Surgery day came and... zero wait. None. I was shocked. The procedure itself was painless and took maybe 3 minutes. I've had longer Starbucks orders. For context, I was considered legally blind before. I've worn glasses since I can remember. Now I have perfect vision and it still feels weird. I keep reaching for glasses that don't exist anymore. No more wiping oily fingerprints off my lenses thanks to my kids. No more foggy glasses. No more smudges. No more "where did I leave my glasses" panic at 6 AM. Huge shoutout to Dr. IP and his team. I never had to wait, the staff was amazing, and the entire process was smooth. Also... why don't they advertise this more?! This is honestly life-changing. Best part: No side effects. No pain. No dry eyes. No more astigmatism. No light sensitivity. I took a nap after surgery and about 4 hours later I could already see pretty clearly. The next day it was even sharper. Imagine waking up and just... seeing. No glasses. No contacts. No squinting like a confused raccoon. 10/10 would laser my eyeballs again.

Making an appointment doesn't matter because it takes ages to get seen. They're not very…read moreprofessional and treat their patients like cattle. I got a prescription for my severe dry eye, but they made a mistake with authorization so I wasn't even able to get the medication! Furthermore, the person that handles the prescriptions left early so I couldn't rectify then situation. Thanks a lot! The person that administered the eye drops for dilation also put way too much in and I wasn't able to get anything done the entire day. Everything about this place sucks and I'm never going back. I'm not letting anyone in my family go here either.

I saw Dr. Aguilar for years. I was struggling with my contacts not feeling right, and kept relaying…read morethis to the Dr. He never seemed to take my concern seriously. Finally switched to a different doctor and it turns out my prescription was wrong. I had been using the wrong prescription for years under his care. Unfortunately, I know of others who had the same issue with the wrong prescription.

The staff are friendly and kind. They have always gone the extra mile in getting what i need. They…read moreare also excellent at follow-up.

I stand what I wrote 4 years ago and have colleagues that have their own personal experience at…read morethis office. Optometrist office goes and has their own people write how "funny" my bad experience was with them. That itself shows their lack of unprofessionalism and respect they have for their former client...this in itself proves what I am stating on this site. Thank you Yelp for letting us state our grievances here.

I have been going to Dr. Wright for over 18 yrs and have always been satisfied with their service…read more Dr. Wright and Dr. Vallarta are very nice and are both great optometrists. The only reason I gave this a 4 star review is because the prices of the frames are a bit pricey. But other than that everything is ok.

Friendly, professional, attentive staff. Doctor Mancilla was very thorough. Quick and timely…read moreservice. Definitely recommend.

Located inside of Costco, super convenient. Dr. Mancilla is fantastically helpful and informative,…read moregreat patient assistance. I wouldn't go to another eye doctor in the Valley.

My husband and I needed a new eye exam and glasses and Costco only has an optometrist on weekends…read more We really liked the optometrist at Costco last time in a different city so I thought I'd try it, here, in El Centro. We made an appointment but stopped in Costco early to get a few things-like anyone only gets a FEW things at Costco. We went by the optometry office and they had an opening immediately so took them. We filled out the form and were taken right away to do a couple tests. The doctor brought me in and the visit was quick. I brought up a problem I had with my last glasses that caused my eye to strain. He didn't really answer me. My husband went in and was also quick. [We weren't having the glaucoma test that day where they have to dilate your eyes so it was quicker than regular] We got our prescriptions and went out to the eye glass counter. Hubs had picked his glasses before so he went up to the counter first. I spoke to an associate who looked up my record and checked a few things on my last glasses and distance of my pupils. The measurements came out close enough to my last prescription (and new one too) so she had me talk to the doctor one more time to discuss the problem. He discussed it with me and said I shouldn't have a problem with the new one. So I ordered new glasses and they will come in in 5-7 days. They came in less than that and the glasses are absolutely PERFECT! The prescription is perfect and I have no more pulling on my left eye! I am so happy with my new prescription and glasses. I do recommend Guru Sharma for your optometry needs. He does a great job on testing your eyes. Just make sure you go over any questions you may have so you get all the answers.

Dr sharma is a very thorough Dr takes his time to discuss your exam with you and answer any…read morequestions you may have . I was greeted by the receptionist and did not have a long wait to get in to see the Dr that was a plus plus!! Also he works weekends TADA ....that is hard to find , most drs are only mon thru fri and sometime half day fri or no friday his office on the weekends are inside costco in El Centro and you can walk rite out and pick your frames at costco very convenient ,i am very happy with Dr Sharma and reccomend him if your in need of a great optometrist!