Best Optometrists near me in Santa Cruz, CA
30 Optometrists near me in Santa Cruz, CA – map location, contacts, real reviews, rating. Eye examinations, a wide selection of lenses and eyeglass frames from the world's leading manufacturers.
Optical Department Costco Santa Cruz
Optician
220 Sylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
+1 831-824-1010
Santa Cruz Eye Care inside Costco
Optometrist
220 Sylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
+1 831-423-8880
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.
Top Reviews
Jessica Niemeyer | Rating: 2 | Santa Cruz Eye Care inside Costco
Be careful if you go to Costco to get an eye exam - their optometrist wants to charge you a range of $95-140 dollars based on how poor your eyesight is. This means that the poorer your eyesight is (for example if you have astigmatism) you will have to pay more. Do not be taken advantage of for having poor eye sight - shop around for a cheaper optometrist. I still buy contacts and glasses from Costco but will not be going back to the optometrist.
Judy Culotta | Rating: 5 | Curtis M. Froid, OD
Dr. Froid & his staff are number 1! I have been going to Dr. Froid for several years; quite pleased with his knowledge, experience & pleasant personality. I really appreciate all his efforts. You could not ask for a better Optometrist! I have no complaints at all. I will also continue scheduling all my Optometry appointments with him in the future.
Valinda Stafford | Rating: 5 | Curtis M. Froid, OD
I've been going to Dr. Froid for several years for my prescription eye glasses. They have a great selection of frames to choose from and the best prices in town. Pleasant service, too. I highly recommend him.
Dot Montanez | Rating: 5 | Curtis M. Froid, OD
I'm truly grateful Dr. Froid's office accepted the prescription from my visit with another doctor the day before. At the other office I had to schedule a appt. to pick out glasses. I NEED glasses and fortunately, Dr. Froid is in the business of helping people. I was very impressed with my first visit.Excellent selection of frames and GREAT prices. Receptionist cheerful, helpful and patient with me.
Mark P | Rating: 5 | Midtown Optometry
Staff was very friendly and professional answered all my questions! Dr. Lee was friendly and professional as well. He made feel that I was in good hands. He also followed up a week later to see if my glasses had any problems. I think that was awesome! Thank you Midtown! Great job! Mark P