Oakland Vision Center

There's such a great team here. Dr. Lam was very clear, explained everything and answered all my questions after many many years of not seeing an eye doctor. Got me set up with exactly what I needed in a cost effective but complete way. All the opticians were similarly clear, kind, and informative. They even were flexible with scheduling when I picked out my new frames and provided some very welcome guidance on what frame shapes work with my face.

Staff is super friendly. I've been here before with my friend to pick up her frames and I was so impressed I had to come here for my own appointment and frames. Dr. Lam is super nice and professional. Lots of cool, independent brand frames to choose from. I ended picking up some Born In Brooklyn frames and I am very happy with my experience. They instantly get bonus points for their mascots, Frenchies Archie and Jack Jack. Haven't seen their turnaround times yet, so 4 stars for now.

Update to my post. Visited twice today, first for a half-arsed eye exam by a smug doctor (don’t visit until Dr Lam is back). He was condescending and gave me a very short exam, not anything like Dr Lam or exams I have gotten previously. Didn’t even check on the prisms in my prescription. Second visit today was for contact lens fitting for my son…THEY DIDNT HAVE THE CORRECT LENS! Despite making the appointment as a follow up from a recent appointment. They just wasted my time. And the woman there was so rude. How in the world are they in operation? I canceled all my appointments here and will never go back. How disappointed. What a fun, hip spot. Oakland Vision Center has a great selection of glasses, prompt service and a leading edge approach to eye health. Highly recommend.

If I could give more stars, I totally would, this place is absolutely amazing. I felt like they genuinely cared about me as an individual. I cannot remember my eye doctors name, but she was so sweet. I remember she has a son and her daughters name is Olivia if you see this, I just want you to know that you’re amazing and I appreciate it.

Definitely the best eye doctor I've had. I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes, and the staff are always really welcoming. The doctor herself does a great job of explaining what she's doing and making sure you agree with any decisions around changing prescriptions and understand why your eyes need what they do. PLUS, I've been thrilled that you can communicate with them so easily via text -- this is a huge help for those of us who for whatever reason have trouble making appointments the phone! It makes everything so much easier