John Cochran, OD

Been going here for years and have been pleased. The only thing I don’t like is having to make 2 appointments whenever I need an eye dilation, that’s a pain. The techs are amazing and the doctors great.

Did u go online to do the paperwork?
3 phone calls and nobody asked me to, how about that.
What is the point of making an appointment if you are going to make me wait more than an hour for a simple eye exam.
Over staffed and under worked, busy pretending to look busy.

Today was my first visit to the Doc.
It was a better than average experience, I’m going just four stars since this was my first time. He get’s one star just because he and his staff all speak english which I can understand. Ahhh, isn’t communication a wonderful thing when it comes to your health.
I liked that you can fill out all your new patient info on their web site.
The staff was nice and friendly. I had a 930a appointment that I was five minutes early for. I was seen after 10 minutes so not too bad.
The Doc, is very professional, very!
The testing process is very thorough which I liked. I ordered some new lenses and frames so I’ll be going back… to be continued.

I’m so excited to see that someone else in the city makes the 20mile trek to Herndon to go to Dr. Cochran’s optometry!
I grew up in Herndon and have been a client of this establishment for over 10 years. Probably closer to 18 to be exact. I was the kid with glasses at age 8. Wow… I am aging. How unfortunate.
Totally still worth the 20+ mile drive despite living in the city! Definitely have nice staff. Have a great selection of contacts and glasses — I had my eye on a pair of Gucci’s with rhinestone filigree… but I wasnt about to drop $ 450 on them.
CAUTION: Don’t ask Dr. Cochran about a few things…
1) Reimbursement
2) The age of the technological equipment in his office
3) How they deal with the elderly who visit his office and how the geriatrics manage said equipment
I dont think he was very amused by my questions.
Anyway, loves it!

I have been going to Dr. Cochran for a few years, and I have never had a bad experience. The office is never too busy, and he is the only doctor there, so you always know what you are going to get.
The support staff is friendly and patient, and they have a great selection of frames on-​site from which to choose.
Bonus points for having Saturday hours — a godsend, since it is all the way out in Reston.
Recommended.