Carson Michael OD

I​had​a painful eye infection — infected eye ducts that caused so much discharge overnight that I wasn’t able to open my eye the next morning without using my fingers to scrape off all the crust around my eyelashes (nasty!) — and had already seen an ophthalmologist elsewhere who told me it was likely allergies (I’m not allergic to anything) and prescribed an eye drop that didn’t help. After two more weeks of agony, I finally landed in Dr. Carson’s office.
Dr. Carson did everything that the other guy didn’t — asked a lot of questions, checked my eyes thoroughly, did a full exam (he didn’t have to) just to make sure everything else checked out okay, and explained things patiently and in detail. He even explained why the previous ophthalmologist didn’t want me using those eye drops for more than a few days. (Why is Doctor B explaining what Doctor A should have explained? Was Doctor A even a doctor… ?) Dr. Carson spent a good 30 minutes with me, whereas Doctor A spent less than 10. And unlike Doctor A, Dr. Carson wants to see me again in two weeks to make sure my infection heals. The difference in the quality of care was like night and day.
Dr. Carson was so professional, and so knowledgeable, and so genuine, and so nice, that part of me didn’t want the appointment to end. In fact, right before I left, I even said to him, «I feel better already!» Because I did. I’ve been in constant pain for almost 3 weeks and at times wondered if I will ever get better. Dr. Carson’s level of care gave me a huge sense of relief and confidence that this time around, I will be okay.
It’s been 24 hours since I started the recommended treatment, and the pain has subsided substantially. I am so very GRATEFUL! It goes without saying that I highly recommend Dr. Carson. He’s a good guy and a terrific doctor.

We, too, moved with Dr. Carson to San Mateo. What an improvement!
Now the office is a nice place with nice people.
Dr. Carson always knew his stuff but now he is in a pleasant working
environment.
Worth the drive.
Our optometrist tells us Dr. Carson is THE man for contacts.

Great optometrist; used to see him when he was in SF. New office, while not as convenient for me as the SF location is much easier to deal with in terms of scheduling. It was a nightmare getting an appointment when he worked with Goodman in San Francisco.
Dr Carson provides thorough eye exams and surprising these days, will spend time with you answering your questions and explaining the treatment options without really pushing towards anyone in particular.
He’s always had a better bedside manner than Goodman (who literally saw me for 3 minutes) and it always irked me that he would bill in addition when I barely got the sense that Goodman was providing any real medical advice.
The new location in San Mateo is a bit of drive now, but worth it since I only have to do it a couple times a year.