Christine Brischer, OD

I just finished my appointment with Dr. Brischer and I am very happy! Dr. Brischer took her time with me and was happy to explain everything she was doing (and more)!
She genuinely cares about her patients and is funny to boot! I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a new eye doctor.
One downside, I arrived on time for my appointment and still had to wait 20 minutes. I’m not sure if this is a common thing or just a one time problem. Either way, something to be aware of.

I have been going to see Dr. Brischer for roughly 10 years. She is a wonderful person. Now, what does that mean? Well, she’s pleasant to talk to, she knows her stuff, is positive and has an incredible memory to boot. But let’s talk about her equipment… state of the art, I mean really every machine and test you can think of, Dr. B has it. Although I liked her old location more because it was literally a block away from where I work, her new location (no so new any more) is easily accessible via Muni (Mission Bay line asI recall). If you’re in a hurry go somewhere else like the mall etc… that’s not a slam because she takes the time to do the extensive examination she was trained to give. BTW Dr. B went to Cal as I recall. Her front desk staff? All star IMO. For instance, I was headed to a giants game, I popped into there to pickup sunglasses and left my ball-​cap. Later when I was in a hurry, Kayla (sp?) ran it out to the curb with my glasses that came in. Again, if you want some plastic lens’ in an hour head to the mall; however, you get what you pay for these days. If you value precise optic, good service, modern equipment and a thorough exam then make an appointment with someone who knows the difference between a chromatic aberration on your glasses or a scratch on your cornea. She’s the real deal.

I have to give the doctor’s staff a failing grade.
I have not seen Dr. Brischer yet and was referred by a friend.
I made an appointment and repeated the date and time TWICE to the person on the phone. When I arrived I was told my appointment was the following week.
In no uncertain terms I was basically told ‘too bad we won’t see you even if it was our mistake’. The person acted as if she couldn’t care less. This has cost me a half day of work and half a day’s pay. I guess the doc is good according to reviews and my friend, but whoever made the appointment needs some more training and attention to details.

I haven’t seen Dr. Brischer for about 10 years and now I’m back. Due to work I had to switch my eye doctor. 10 years later and I am reunited with Dr. Brischer. I needed a routine eye examine done and she was extremely thorough. The whole experience was very pleasing… including the interaction with the front office staff. I highly recommended Dr. Brischer tp anyone needing an eye doc. I find her to be very warm and friendly. Hoping she will not

I left after waiting 20+ minutes!
Arrived at 910 for ‘paperwork’ for a 915 appointment, and was told to wait, and at 940am I left.
The waiting lobby was empty the entire time.

Brischer has been my eye doc since 1994, and I continue to see here even though I no longer live in San Francisco. I have a complicated (read STRONG) prescription and very specific needs as a computer user, a writer, and an athlete. I credit her for seeing as well as I do. She’s the absolute best of the best.

I have been going to Dr. Brischer for more than 10 years now. Before they were in Mission Bay, they were downtown, but now I go out of the way for the appointments in Mission Bay because she’s that good. She’s very kind and calm, which is a huge help if, like me, you get nervous about somebody poking things in your eye. They keep up with the latest equipment, and Dr. Brischer takes the time to explain the procedures, results, as well as taking the time to explore different options for gear and eyecare. For a small place they have a pretty good selection of frames as well. I actually went to a couple of fancy frame shops, but ended up finding the perfect pair at their office. Thanks Dr. Brischer!

I went to see Dr. Brischer on the recommendation of a colleague, and she was great. I don’t understand the 1 star reviews she’s gotten based on my experience. She was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helped me figure out what I would have to pay for contacts under my insurance.
I was also running very late and her staff was very patient with me and didn’t make me feel as terrible as I could/​should have. Check in/​out was fast and easy.

is there a way to give someone negative stars?

I was looking for a neighborhood optometrist and saw her great reviews online (and those for Mission Bay Optometry).
With only a few hours of notice I got an appointment and seen for a thorough check-​up. She worked with great care and helped me through the check up with my super sensitive eyes. She also fixed my old glassess on the spot! Awesome!
If you want a huge selection of super-​stylish and artsy-​fartsy frames like at Optika or any of the Union Square shops they aren’t the place — but they do have a nice range of good brands, shapes and sizes, and some fun quirky frames if you need to pick up frames that day.
I’ll be using her again for next year’s check-​up!

I went in for an eye exam and left with paying $ 155 for the eye exam and another whooping $ 215 to get a contact lens prescription. She seems thorough, but it could also be just a smoke screen to get you to shell out more money. If you need a basic eye exam, this is *not* the place to go. Do some shopping around. I felt I got ripped-​off.

I saw Dr. Brischer for the first time this morning and was very happy with the experience.
She is very knowledgeable and wiling to answer a lot of questions. Her eye exam felt very complete and she took time to explain what different machines were checking.
The rest of the office staff was very friendly. Nina (I think) helped me find a pair of glasses and explained the differences in types of lenses, etc. very clearly.
Glad to have found an optometrist I can keep going back to :)

Please note:
Drs. Brischer and Jones are now at 205 Berry Street.
P. S. She’s the best eye Doctor I’ve had.

I have been doing to Dr. Brischer for 6 years — long before Unilocal.I was looking up a place to get glasses and just happened to see Bill’s negative review. Dr. Brischer is very professional, but also extremely patient and very friendly. She is really terrific. I highly recommend her whether you need just a simple exam or have other complicated eye issues (which I do).

Ditto on all the kudos everyone else shared. They’re prompt, helpful, don’t rush you, and very convenient for me since I work in the building.

I’ve been going to Dr. Brischer for over 8 years, maybe longer. She’s great. She takes time with you, is polite, explains everything, and I feel like I get the eye exam of my life there. I like the computerized cornea pics that help me actually see and understand what’s happening with my vision. She’s personable and remembers little things about you.
The office is close to public transit (helpful when your eyes are dilated). I agree with Gabrielle: the frame selection is limited and pricey. I’d like more options. However, I don’t get a sales job, I get fitted for glasses, which is why I am there.
She’s a great member of my health care team and I dread the day she retires.

Dr Brischer is probably the best eye doctor I have been to. She has the craziest new technology (this machine that maps the contours of your cornea), and is incredibly skilled. She spent around an hour with me, answering all sorts of questions about my prescription and lasik, I was really impressed with the amount of time she was willing to spend with me answering my mostly dumb questions.

Been going to her for 8 years now. It’s always a pleasant experience — they are quick and efficient but at the same time you don’t feel rushed through in any way. She really takes time to speak with you and do a thorough exam — I feel I get better quality care here than with my regular doctor.

I cannot rave about this place enough. Dr. Brischer has been my optometrist for about 8 years now, and I have had nothing but fast friendly service.
A couple of weeks ago my left eye was feeling a bit scratchy so I called for an appointment. In less that 24 hours, I had been diagnosed with a scratched cornea and fitted with two new pairs of glasses. I needed them quickly because I was leaving on a long motorcycle trip and didn’t have a pair of glasses and sunglasses that fit underneath my helmet that I could wear while I couldn’t wear my contacts to let my cornea heal. The front desk staff are AWESOME and bent over backwards to help me make sure I had them on time. They are also friendly, humorous and knowledgeable.
I highly reccomend them if you are looking for a new optometrist.

They have a very friendly staff here, including the doctors. Some eye doctors have staffs that more resemble sales-​men. It is not the case with this one. Recommended if you live or work in the financial district.