Dr. Tam Le was very nice and appointment was easy to get same day. With Insurance I paid $234 which included exam, frames, lenses (single focal) and supposed to be $75 off with insurance. The 2nd star is for same day service and I'm just being nice. The receipt I got as pictured for the eyeglasses, does not show what I actually paid for. Just a custom amount, which I find very interesting. When I clean the new glasses and hold the top/bottom of frame to clean the lenses, you can feel them pinch on the lenses where normally it is a solid feeling. I brought them back and she "fixed" it but now a couple hours later it is still the same. The pictures show the misalignment and taken after the "fix." (The clear lenses and brown frames were all bought here). As much as I like these glass will unfortunately not last. I wanted new prescription polarized lenses for the prescription sunglasses I already had and they ran $230. This is with a 20% discount she said. I received them yesterday after a week and they are poorly fitted as shown. My daughter said my sunglasses look ghetto now. I came in today and Dr. Tam said its normal to see clear around the edges because of the film they put. My older prescriptions lenses did not do this. She claims they did, but of course I would notice it and return them as well. She took them to the back and came back to show me my old ones and how they do it too. The sides now looked damaged on my old lenses like they were tinkered with. I was very frustrated. I know my lenses as I clean them and maybe only used them 50x in the past 2 years. The frames still look brand new. When I wanted a full refund she kept guilt tripping me that she is losing money asking me for $100 because she had to order them. I've never had a business ask this, even a small business. I asked her to show me her cost and it was $57. I was reluctant, but tired of the guilt trip so I paid the $57 and threw the lenses away. I can't believe she marks them up 400% from $57 to $230 and that's with a supposedly 20% discount? Other places I've gone to and now called, charge for the lenses and installation, so hopefully she doesn't say it's for labor. I called several other places after and most will do polarized lenses with a prescription for less than $150, so don't do what I did. I asked for receipts for the polarized lenses again. She would not give me one and says everything is in the system. So no receipt for what I paid for and threw away (which was in cash) and a business write off for her. After reading some of the bad reviews I understand why and how she replies back to them. I hate how this happened to me of course and hopefully doesn't happen with you
Tam T Le OD
About
Tam T Le OD serves patients in Escondido and the surrounding part of California from its office at 1711 E Valley Pkwy Ste 109. Both exams and glasses are handled here — exam rooms and an optical shop share the same address. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses, contact lens fitting and sports & safety eyewear. Insurance accepted includes VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision and Superior Vision (12 plans in total). Care is provided by Tam Le, OD. The optical carries 36 frame brands. It is open 4 days a week. You can walk in without an appointment. Call (760) 737-6064 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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1711 E Valley Pkwy Ste 109
Ste 109
Escondido, CA 92027-2521
Get Directions - Phone
- (760) 737-6064
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese
- 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
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Currently closed. Times shown in America/Los_Angeles. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 16
I walked in a blind man, walked out seeing in 4K My last eye exam was 3 years ago...new prescription required ASAP. The exam was comfortable, professional, and informative. Dr. Le answered all my crazy questions with patience and in a manner that was easy to understand. The entire process was surprisingly quick, but I never felt rushed. With desired eyeglass frames on-hand, Dr. Le crafted my prescription lenses on-site in only 15 minutes - shatter resistant, anti-glare, fatigue free blue-tint, fantastic. Bonus: Dr. Le was able to verify my eye coverage and it turned out the exam and cost of prescription lens were heavily discounted. Huzzah! I've been coming here for 6+ years. Give Tam Le Optometry a chance to earn your business.
I bought my glasses from this place back in September. It’s been 6 months and the frame broke so I went back to see if I can get my prescription to replace them. I went around town and it seems like a lot of other places offer 1 year warranty on the frame to get fix or replaced. I decided to go back to them and see if they could help, so I wouldn’t have to throw away my lenses since they were really expensive. The reason I’m giving 4 stars is because of the “rough” help from the assistant. I went in a couple different times to try and fine a frame replacement for my lenses which the doctor had agreed to give me at 50% off. I know other places are free but I was fine paying 50% for a new frame as long as didn’t have to lose the lenses. We tried finding the exact frame but it was discontinued so it could not be even ordered. We tryied finding something similar or have the lense cut to fit the frame. I wasn’t really happy about having it cut since I have “progressive” but if that was my only option I was willing to take it. I was tired of running around with no progress with her assistant so I got an appointment to see the doctor. I am glad to say that she worked with me in finding a frame that satisfied my taste. I know that those that use glasses will understand that you have to be happy and content with a frame that suits your face and style. I’m pleased to say that I walked out of the office satisfied with the frame and paying less then I was expecting. Overall good service and yes I would go back again.
She examined my grandsons eyes He’s on the autism spectrum and she was so kind and gentle with him. She was also a wonderful optometrist. His vision was 2020 but because he’s on the computer or his phone so much she gave him glasses that would help prevent the glare from hurting his eyes. I highly recommend her..
Great customer service and friendly. I had some problems with my glasses and lenses but they went above and beyond to resolve the problems.
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