About Melinda Wells, O.D.

Melinda Wells, O.D. is a family optometry practice known for providing quality care with a personal touch. This conveniently located office takes pride in its attention to detail, offering thorough examinations and courteous service. The friendly staff, including the office administrator, are knowledgeable and caring, helping patients choose frames and answering questions with patience and clarity. Dr. Wells is recognized for her thoroughness and attentiveness, taking the time to explain each step of the process and providing accurate prescriptions. Patients appreciate the warm atmosphere and feel confident in the accuracy of their prescriptions and overall well-being. Many have noted the professional and thorough diagnostics, along with the personal care given by Dr. Wells and her team. Overall, Melinda Wells, O.D. is highly recommended for exceptional eye care and service.

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  • Feb 2026

    This visit was my initial experience with the optometry practice of Dr. Wells. Her facilities were well organized and represented a theme of helpfulness value-based information. Her staff was cordial and professional in every aspect of the services they provided.
    Dr. Wells provided a comprehensive series of examinations and she provided easy-to-understand explanations of what was being done and why it was being done. It was I completely satisfied with the manner in which she conducted the subsequent consultation. Her cordiality and professionalism were of the highest order. She referred me to her eyewear consultant, and we concluded with an order for lens and frames...read full review

  • Mar 2025

    This was my first To Dr. Wells. She and her staff are warm and friendly. I was impressed at how thorough Dr. Wells was during my eye exam. She explains everything very well and listens to your concerns. I will definitely be returning to her office next year when I am due for My annual exam!! Thank you, Dr. Wells and your staff.

  • Mar 2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Wells for nearly 13 years, since I moved to California from NJ. She is a thorough, attentive doctor and has taken great care of me, my husband and two children. She was the first to identify a tracking issue with my young daughter that lead to a more thorough evaluation with a specialist, and eventually several years of visual therapy that made a huge difference in her development and ability to learn to read. A few days before Christmas in 2022, I somehow scratched the cornea of my eye while sleeping. It was excruciating and I didn’t know what to do (it was the very early hours of the morning when I woke with this problem.) I knew the ER...read full review

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 9AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 5:30PM
Thursday: 9AM - 5:30PM
Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday: 9AM - 2PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

by appointment only accepts credit cards private lot parking accepts insurance

Location

23591 El Toro Rd #145, Lake Forest

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