About Eyes of the Bay
Dr. Cindy Pouw is a friendly and professional optometrist serving the Palo Alto area. She specializes in providing high-quality eye care, including managing dry eye, complex pediatric cases, and emergency red eye visits. Patients appreciate her caring and attentive approach, as well as her thorough eye exams and careful attention to prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. The staff are proactive, courteous, and helpful, making each visit a pleasant and efficient experience. Many patients travel from nearby areas to see her, valuing her expertise and the personalized care she provides. Whether helping with glasses, contacts, or addressing specific eye concerns, Dr. Pouw ensures her patients feel comfortable and well taken care of. Located within Peninsula Optical, she is known for her warm welcome, clear communication, and dedication to excellent eye care for the whole family.
My husband and I had a great experience!
Eye exam was efficient and helpful.
And of course Rod is the best! He picked the perfect frames for us. We would not go anywhere else!
I love this light and air space of Peninsula optical. Doctor Cindy is so kind and so accommodating, and the people who make the actual glasses in the frames. Take great care to make sure that everything fits well. It’s always pleasant to go there to get my eyes checked and to get new glasses!
We had an absolutely wonderful first experience with Dr. Pouw and her team, and we couldn't recommend her more highly! From the moment we walked in, her warm and welcoming nature immediately put us at ease — which meant everything for my 8-year-old's very first eye exam.
Dr. Pouw was incredibly kind and thorough throughout the entire visit. One thing that really stood out was her professionalism in confirming our insurance coverage upfront. It turned out she doesn't currently accept VSP, but rather than letting us get to the end of the appointment with an unexpected bill, she caught it early and was completely transparent about it. We appreciated that so...read full review