Optometrists near Arroyo Grande

“Staff was excellent! Patty and her husband were kind and attentive. Did a video visit with the doctor who patiently explained the benefits of monoclonal antibody treatment. A simply wonderful experience.“

“Monoclonal Antibody Infusion:THANK YOU to Dr. Limberg and his amazing nursing staff who sacrifically put their lives on the line and took me and numerous amounts patients who were COVID-19 positive like me and gave us all this life giving Infusion- the Monoclonal Antibody infusion. You stepped outside of your practice to offer this service to SLO county residents who are immunosupressed like me to give us a fighting chance at surviving the COVID-19 virus and no words can express my gratitude. I came in low oxygen levels and couldn't even walk and now after only 3 days I am the only member in my household fully recovered from covid 19 while my 4 children and husband are still fighting it. YOU Dr. Limberg and your staff are my definition of HEROS! I adore you all and I am forever grateful! ❤❤❤❤❤❤“

“Super friendly staff! Dr. Malouf is very knowledgeable and nice! We would highly recommend Dr. Malouf and staff!“

“Awesome person.....Very easy to talk to.... He knows what he's talking about... Recommend him anytime.“

“Cannot recommend Dr Merrill highly enough. My cataract surgery was my first ever medical procedure with anesthetic. He was kind and professional and funny. And the surgery went so well I cannot wait to get my second eye done. Highly recommend. Five stars.“

“Been getting safety glasses from Lisa for the last two years. She has over 30 years of experience with making sure people see. Whether it’s safety glasses or regular everyday wear, go see Lisa!! You won’t be disappointed!!“

“Terry is great - friendly & helpful. He has a good selection of frames & reasonable prices. This is a nice place to buy glasses!“

“Fantastic Costco Eye Care Experience in SLO –

Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D.

This past Saturday, my wife and I walked into the San Luis Obispo Costco anxious and on edge. She’d noticed a new, growing floater and, after some well-meaning but alarmist input from friends, was convinced vague “flashes” (really just night-driving fatigue) might mean impending blindness or a retinal detachment.

We called Friday. They said, “Come in tomorrow.”

No weeks-long wait.
No HMO MD nor triage ER nurse gatekeeping.

Just: Saturday, quick appointment friendly.

Enter Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D., the weekend relief optometrist who doesn’t take insurance — and who just delivered the most thorough, thoughtful eye exam either of us has ever had. We both went to the University of Hawaii, which was very cool indeed. He just does the weekend, is semi-retired, and is a nice guy, who takes pride in doing a great job, like in the old days.
It feels sort of like Costco priced Concierge care in a way. To be fair, this is not the same as seeing a MD for potential surgical advice, but it does focus on ruling out the immediate need, to see a surgeon.

What Made This Different (and Better)

Not a refraction mill – This wasn’t about pushing new glasses.

It was 100% focused on ocular health and our acute concern.

Step-by-step, gold-standard eval:

Detailed history
Slit-lamp exam (used twice)
Pupil dilation
Retinal photography by tech
Intraocular pressure check
Multiple angles of fundus viewing

Informed consent done right – Every step explained, risks/benefits clear, differential diagnosis walked through out loud.

Bedside manner: A+

– Calm, present, zero rush. Made a scared patient feel seen.

The Verdict: All Clear
No bleed
No detachment
No urgent threat
Just a benign floater + reassurance

The Logistics? Shockingly Good

Cost
$125 total (includes retinal photos — a $50+ add-on elsewhere, even with VSP)

Insurance
None accepted — didn’t matter

Wait time
Next-day, Saturday, appointment needed

ER/Urgent Care alternative?
Zero chance they’d dilate + image

Pacific Eye / SLO Eye wait?
3–6 weeks — useless for acute concerns

Local Context: Eye Care Access in SLO County

Specialists are booked solid
ERs have no ophthalmology on call
Medicare? Great. Spouse without it? Good luck.

Costco? Open Saturdays, Sundays.....
no gatekeepers, real diagnostics. Weirdly therapeutic.

Pro tip: While waiting 20 minutes for dilation, you can roam the aisles, try all the samples including AG1 samples (tastes like lawn clippings & is priced like Presidential Crypto), or just people-watch.
Best bet Kirkland Multivitamins...not Gummies. Gummies are missing vital Thiamine, and Iron for the ladies....not to mention being low on most others.“