Overall a wonderful experience! I stopped in with my partner to choose glasses but ended up being seen same day by the doctor who made time.
Considering that I was uncomfortable with my previous prescriptions, the doctor took time to explain each test to me and their findings. They provided some best practices for eye care.
Most importantly, this doctor didn't try to sell me any products or services. Not once: the focus was on care!
That being said, I was able to find three pairs of glasses that were unique, stylish, and fun. I can't wait to get them back.
Lawrence Tom is the best optometrist I've encountered in a half century! His brilliance cannot be overstated. He was a quick student, for sure, first at Berkeley and later at The New England College of Optometry. His graciousness is more than sufficient for the role. He has managed my emergent presbyopia by optimizing the refractive exam and recommending the right lenses, either eyeglass or contact lenses. His brother David, who manages the retail side, has been exceedingly helpful in picking the right frames and executing prescriptions flawlessly. They are a fabulous, unbeatable pair of brothers who run a fabulous, unbeatable business operation.
January 2025
Have been going here for decades. It's family run and you become part of the family as a client. This is one of the best institutions in San Francisco in my opinion. A for example, David hand delivered to my house a pair of glasses he knew I needed in a pinch. Doctor Tom is extremely experienced and knows what is best for your eyes - even if the situation is complicated!
Overall a wonderful experience! I stopped in with my partner to choose glasses but ended up being seen same day by the doctor who made time.
Considering that I was uncomfortable with my previous prescriptions, the doctor took time to explain each test to me and their findings. They provided some best practices for eye care.
Most importantly, this doctor didn't try to sell me any products or services. Not once: the focus was on care!
That being said, I was able to find three pairs of glasses that were unique, stylish, and fun. I can't wait to get them back.
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Lawrence Tom is the best optometrist I've encountered in a half century! His brilliance cannot be overstated. He was a quick student, for sure, first at Berkeley and later at The New England College of Optometry. His graciousness is more than sufficient for the role. He has managed my emergent presbyopia by optimizing the refractive exam and recommending the right lenses, either eyeglass or contact lenses. His brother David, who manages the retail side, has been exceedingly helpful in picking the right frames and executing prescriptions flawlessly. They are a fabulous, unbeatable pair of brothers who run a fabulous, unbeatable business operation.
Have been going here for decades. It's family run and you become part of the family as a client. This is one of the best institutions in San Francisco in my opinion. A for example, David hand delivered to my house a pair of glasses he knew I needed in a pinch. Doctor Tom is extremely experienced and knows what is best for your eyes - even if the situation is complicated!