Laurel Optometry

Folks here are so nice and very helpful. The doctor was very comforting… I never had my eyes checked before! She talked me through the whole thing. I never felt rushed. She was very thorough with her explanations and suggestions. The ladies in the front were great at helping me pick out frames. I would most def return here if/​when I need to.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Okamoto for years and still make the trek to Oakland to see her because she’s so great. I completely trust Dr. Okamoto and she takes great care of me. She’s the only doctor I actually enjoy visiting because she is funny and personable, always remembering and asking details about me and my family. Her staff are also friendly and helpful.
Unfortunately I have to subtract one star for not having email or the ability to book appointments online, especially since it can take several tries to get through when calling.

My family has been going to Dr. Okamoto since she came to the Laurel District. She and her staff are a pleasure to visit. They are warm and friendly and they make you feel comfortable right away. She and her assistant are clear about what they do and accommodating for their patients’ needs.

My husband and I recently moved to Laurel, and I was delighted to find the Laurel Optometry just four blocks away. I have been wearing glasses for more than 20 years and this is the best optometry experience I’ve ever had. Both Alan and Dr. Okamoto are funny, direct people who are great at what they do. They have a great selection of frames that were covered by my vision insurance, and I’ve gotten so many compliments on the pair Alan helped me pick out. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars.

I went here for the first time last weekend and honest to god, had a great time. Like, I actually enjoyed being at a doctor’s office. I dealt with three staff members — the receptionist lady, the guy who took the pictures of my optic nerve and did the flashy light test, and Dr. Okamoto. They were all SUPER friendly and nice, and fun and jokey. They made me feel comfortable right away. Dr. Okamoto answered all my questions and didn’t make me feel like she was dying to get to the next patient, even though while she was with me a bunch of people came in. While I was with her in the back, at one point she was talking about laser surgery and I made a face, and she gave me this deadpan look and told me to shut up. It sounds bad, but it was in a totally jokey, get-over-yourself-it’s-fine way that I totally love. I just loved that a doctor was willing to be a real person who can tease her patients, it made me feel really comfortable with her. She put those yellow drops in my eyes and then went I went up to pay at the end of my visit, I asked the receptionist if she had a garbage I could put it in, and she asked if the doctor had made me cry. Love it! I wish I had more eye problems so I could go back. Not really. But maybe a little bit.

I have been going to Laurel View Optometry ever since I was a teenager. Even though I have moved out of the immediate area I still make it a point to come here for all my eye care needs. The only difference between then and now is: I now bring my husband here as well. You can’t get better customer service from the front desk and Dr. Okamoto is great. Here you can expect to be treated like a person with individual eye care needs and not just a name on a file. Additional, they have a nice range of eye glasses to pick from. Although you are not required to get your eyeglasses from them it does make it really convenient.

I have been going to see Dr. Okamoto and her fabulous staff for many years, and I can’t say enough positive things about this business. Doc is very thorough, and will not stop until the prescription is right, even if the glasses have to be done over. That is what happened to me recently, and they did not quit until I was happy. The Laurel neighborhood in Oakland is my neighborhood, and it feels wonderful to support businesses where I live. Everyone there has always been extremely helpful and friendly! Aimee W. Oakland, CA

I wish I could give this Optometry office 5 stars. Dr. Okamoto is wonderful – by far one of the best eye doctors I’ve seen. She is professional, thorough, and incredibly accurate.
The ONLY reason I am not recomending this location is because of the front office secretary/​office assistant. She has been nothing but rude and difficult. I had tried to continue to see Dr. Okamoto despite the treatment I receive from the front, but it isn’t worth it.

Dr. Okamoto is back, and she’s as wonderful as ever. Professional, thorough, experienced, helpful — can’t say enough good stuff about her.

I always love to support the businesses in my neighborhood and it is not hard to do when there are so many good choices. Dr Okamoto has had this practice in my neighborhood for over 25 years. She is now in semi-​retirement and has added Dr. DeLeon to her practice. Dr. DeLeon has the same great neighborhood spirit.
I always find the staff to be very professional and helpful when I have to take on the chore of picking new frames for my glasses. These folks are a great part of what makes my neighborhood (The Laurel District) so great.