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Optometrists near me in Berkeley, CA – map location, contacts, real reviews, rating. Eye examinations, a wide selection of lenses and eyeglass frames from the world's leading manufacturers.

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Address: Minor Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: +1 510-642-2020
Site: https://eyecare.berkeley.edu
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Who is an optometrist and what does he or she do?

Optometry is a branch of ophthalmology that specializes in methods of correcting vision using optometric aids. An optometrist is a specialist who determines the degree of vision impairment and prescribes corrective aids such as glasses and contact lenses.

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?

What is the difference between the profession of an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? An optometrist only provides initial diagnosis and can only treat refractive errors with conservative methods.

What does an optometrist do?

Functionality: eye examinations, selection of types of vision correction (glasses, lenses), recommendations on eyeglass lens designs and contact lens materials, and advanced medical services. Include: eye examinations, selection of types of vision correction (glasses, lenses), recommendations on eyeglass lens designs and contact lens materials, and advanced medical services.

Why do eyeglasses cost so much?

Eyeglasses are a complex optical device that is manufactured with high-precision equipment. Often expensive materials are used for the glasses. All of this explains why eyeglasses can be expensive.

What should you do before buying glasses?

Let's look at what to look for when buying eyeglasses. The first is, of course, quality. The second is the choice of lenses of glasses. Here we focus attention on the material: they can be either glass or plastic. The third is the choice of frames.

What's the difference between expensive glasses and cheap glasses for vision?

The quality and accordingly the price of the lens depends on the presence of coatings on the lenses. The higher the price, the more coatings on the lens. Coatings make our vision more comfortable. Lens manufacturers do not stand still and improve the quality of lenses.

How do I know which glasses fit my face?

It's best if the width of the frame is equal to or slightly larger than the widest part of your face. The upper line of the frames should coincide with the line of eyebrows. Smooth shapes of glasses will emphasize rounded curves of the face. To emphasize high cheekbones choose the "butterfly" or "cat-eye" glasses.

Where can I see better with glasses or contact lenses?

With lenses, you can see better, so it turns out that extra obstacles don't distort the image. Lenses don't shed dust, don't catch glare from the sun and don't distort peripheral vision-no matter where we look, the image stays sharp.

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Allison Tran (Mochibunny)
My friend is a student at Berkeley and needed new lenses on her glasses. I went with her while I was visiting her. She thought she could maybe save some money since it's closeby to her dorm and she could save money on transportation.... Worst decision ever! She only wanted to exchange the lenses and add new ones to her current pair, but they couldn't even do that, as they chipped the frames, completely breaking it. They wouldn't give her a refund or a discount, but still insisted on buying a new pair of frames from them. Though the students were nice, the doctor herself was very rude and condescending. I know this clinic is used as practice for the students, but there is absolutely no degree of profesionalism. They need to do better, and the doctor isn't leading by example to her students.
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Īeshia Shep
This is an optometry school, so it will likely be a longer eye exam than what you’re used to. A student will first run the eye exam; the attending physician will then re-run most things to ensure accuracy. Also, because it’s a learning opportunity for the optometry students, they run everything possible (e.g., dilation, pressure check, etc.) to get the experience. The last time I went, I opted out of dilation because I just didn’t have the extra time to spend. My last two appointments have lasted 2 hours for the exam, then another 45-60 minutes to get through the glasses selection process. STAFF: The front desk staff are ok… they don’t answer the phone and certainly aren’t the warmest… but they do reply really quickly to email. There’s a lady physician there that is so kind; and my experience with the students has always been great. APPOINTMENTS It can be hard to get an appointment, so I’d recommend calling/emailing about 6 weeks in advance from the date you’d like to be seen. Also, the last time I went— due to COVID— I had to make a separate appointment to select my glasses… which placed a 2hr gap in between my actual appointment and deflecting my frames. This process may have changed by now, but it was inconvenient to say the least. GLASSES SELECTION: I used to go to the Tang Center for my eye exams, but a few years back, the Tang Center sent me to Minor Hall to view their glasses selection. Ever since then… I’ve been hooked— they have a really decent selection to choose from. PARKING: Parking is sometimes available in the Minor Hall parking lot. They’ll validate and it’ll cost you something like $3-$5. Parking in their lot provides you peace of mind since you never know how long you’ll be there… it takes away the meter-feeding anxiety. Alternatively, when a spot is not available in the lot, metered street parking is often available within a one block radius of the eye center. Overall, I like this place and—for now— I will continue getting my annual eye exam here.
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Masa
The worst optometry ever for contact lens creation. Student examined my eyes but last too long and ended up not giving any solution at the end. Then they claimed for the charges for their training.
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