I went to this lovely boutique several weeks ago and found a beautiful pair of glasses to have my progressive lenses put into. I eagerly awaited their arrival, but after three weeks, hadn’t heard anything. I called this Monday and was told they were ready, great! The problem is that when I went on Wednesday to pick them up, the store appeared to be closed and empty well before closing time as though they had left town. I have been back several times and it looks like it is permanently closed. No one will return my calls or email. I just want the glasses I paid over $1200 for!! 😡
Atelier Optica Optometry
About
Atelier Optica Optometry serves patients in Del Mar and the surrounding part of California from its office at 1416 Camino Del Mar. Both exams and glasses are handled here — exam rooms and an optical shop share the same address. Listed services include comprehensive eye exam and glasses & frames. Insurance accepted includes VSP (1 plan in total). Care is provided by Kim E Admire, OD. The optical carries 36 frame brands. You can walk in without an appointment. Call (619) 643-4113 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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1416 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
Get Directions - Phone
- (619) 643-4113
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish, German, French
- Walk-ins
- Accepted
Insurance accepted
Services offered
Services not listed are not offered at this location.
Frame brands carried
Brands on the floor as of the practice's last update. Stock varies — call for a specific model.
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Currently closed. Times shown in America/Los_Angeles. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 24
I've been a patient here for 3 years and have had multiple bad experiences with the dark haired receptionist/worker. She is unprofessional to the point of rude. I had continued to have my eyes examined here due to the excellence of Dr. Admire. I arrived today for my appointment with Dr. Admire only to be told that I was seeing a different doctor and that Dr. Admire no longer worked there. Although the women I spoke with today was very nice, the lack of communication about the unilateral change to my provider combined with Dr. Admire's departure leaves me no reason to still visit this establishment.
The main optometrist has changed. I chose this location based on reviews of the previous doctor, but I didn’t find out that I’d be seeing a different optometrist until I arrived for my appointment. The new optometrist, Dr. Afsaneh Amini, was not listed on the website, and I had to search through my insurance records just to find her name in order to order my contacts—which was a hassle. Although she was nice, I was frustrated by the lack of transparency. Her name wasn’t on my receipt or the printed prescription, making it even more difficult to track down. Additionally, this is supposed to be a high-end location, yet the sink in the exam room was broken. I had to go to the bathroom to wash my hands before testing contacts, and it was not very clean.
After my great experience here I also brought in my daughter for her exam. Dr. Admire is truly the best! My daughter is always hesitant to get her eyes checked but here she was so comfortable and Dr. Admire was so caring, thoughtful, and kind. She listened to my daughter and helped her feel so comfortable. The staff was also very helpful in selecting the best fitting glasses. I absolutely love their selection of modern eyewear and it’s a beautiful space. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!
Dr. Kim and Jenny took such great care of me. My lasik has started to wear after 10 years, so I am back in the glasses game. I really appreciated how thorough they were with my exam, and the time they put into helping me select my new frames. Jenny definitely has an eye for what will look best on you. I love finding small local businesses that provide exceptional service.
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