About Refine Optometry - Dr. Joy Lam

Refine Optometry - Dr. Joy Lam offers comprehensive eye care services, including thorough eye exams, contact lens evaluations, and advanced treatments for various eye conditions. Dr. Lam takes a holistic approach, combining state-of-the-art technology with a personalized touch to deliver high-quality, tailored care to each patient. Specializing in dry eye therapies, Dr. Lam provides innovative treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), TearCare, and low-level light therapy (LLLT) to address this common issue. Additionally, the practice offers myopia management solutions, including orthokeratology and MiSight lenses, to help slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. Patients praise Dr. Lam's exceptional expertise, professionalism, and attentive bedside manner. The staff is described as friendly, efficient, and very knowledgeable, ensuring a smooth and unrushed experience where you never feel rushed. Customers appreciate the doctor's ability to understand their unique needs and provide personalized recommendations, such as tailoring eyeglasses for specific tasks like computer work and driving. The office is professional, clean, and welcoming with fabulous frames. Dr. Lam is incredibly knowledgeable and takes a proactive approach to care, ensuring you leave feeling confident and informed. She is highly recommended for anyone looking for personalized, expert care and a seamless experience for the entire family.

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  • Mar 2026

    I moved to NorCal and started coming here for my annual eye exams, and I’ve kept coming back ever since.

    Dr. Joy Lam is incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about her patients and their long-term eye health. She takes the time to explain what’s actually going on with your eyes instead of rushing you through the appointment, which I really appreciate.

    I originally came in for my routine glasses exams (even got some new frames here) and eventually decided to try contacts. Dr. Lam was honestly the best “contact lens coach” I could have asked for. If you’ve ever tried putting contacts in for the first time, you know it can feel like...read full review

  • Oct 2025

    Dr. Lam is one of the kindest and most hardworking doctors I’ve ever met! She really took the time to understand my dry eye condition, and was meticulous in carrying out her dry eye care treatments (IPL, expression, TearCare). Each appointment with her brought me so much relief! I have seen other dry eye specialists for similar treatments, and those results pale in comparison to Dr. Lam's. I was feeling so hopeless before, and her help has gone a long way toward making my eyes feel more “normal”.

    Finally, Dr. Lam is so responsive over email and phone to concerns or questions I have post-treatment, or with any general questions about eye discomfort. Her staff...read full review

  • Oct 2025

    I met Dr. Lam about 13 years ago as a new patient at another practice. I liked her so much I followed her up and down the SF peninsula, moving to each of her new practices since then. From the first couple of times she treated me, I knew she was a keeper - not only as a provider of my health but also as a personal friend. Dr. Lam is incredibly down-to-earth, kind, and genuinely cares about her patients. Having an autoimmune issue and a family history of eye disorders, throughout the years Dr. Lam ensured that my eyes were examined carefully and thoroughly for any signs of forthcoming issues and always informed me about the latest technology and advances to slow down...read full review

Hours

Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 1:30PM
Sunday: Closed

Location

540 University Ave STE 110, Palo Alto

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