Vantage Eye Center
Optometry • Salinas, CA • 1 location in Salinas locations
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Vantage Eye Center is a private eye care provider with three offices in Salinas and Monterey, CA. They offer comprehensive eye services including eye exams, LASIK, cataract surgery, and other specialty eye care for all ages. Key details: - Locations: Salinas and Monterey, CA (622 Abbott St, Salinas; 2 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey) - Services: General eye exams, cataract surgery, LASIK, laser surgery, and specialty eye care - Contact: Multiple local phone numbers (e.g., 831-771-3900, 831-647-3900) - Website: vantageeye.com - Size: Small practice (approximately 2 employees), privately owned - Website indicators: Moderate local traffic with strong US presence If you’re specifically looking for an eye doctor in Salinas, Vantage Eye Center is a central option offering cataract and LASIK along with general eye care.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Financing
Financing: Flexible financing options for specialized procedures
Languages Spoken
Not published.
FAQs
What are the Salinas center hours?
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun Closed.
Do you offer emergency eye appointments?
Yes. We provide urgent evaluation for sudden vision changes, eye pain, flashes of light, floaters, or redness during business hours, with after-hours guidance available.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Dr. Joseph J. Estrada, OD): 4.7/5 stars (307 reviews)
- Birdeye (Vantage Eye Center): 4.0/5 stars (262 reviews)
- Peninsula Eye Care: N/A (34 reviews)
- Romie Lane Optometric Center: N/A (16 reviews)
- Healthgrades/WebMD (Various individual providers): 5.0/5 stars (Varies by provider (1-3 reviews each))
Patients praise
- Doctors often described as knowledgeable, thorough, and caring
- Patients report positive surgical outcomes and feel at ease during procedures
- Staff occasionally praised for being helpful and professional
Common complaints
- Scheduling delays and long wait times for appointments and glasses
- Unprofessional or rude front-office/administrative staff
- Dissatisfaction with billing transparency and insurance handling
- Isolated reports of perceived medical misdiagnosis or suboptimal care
"I have been seen by Dr Estrada for over 20 years. Dr Estrada and his staff are very warm and welcoming."
- Birdeye (Review for Dr. Joseph J. Estrada, OD)"I am impressed by the doctors who are knowledgeable and caring, but I am afraid my compliments stop here. By far my biggest complaint is with the scheduling department."
- My Vision Care (Review for Vantage Eye Center)"Not only did Dr. Richardson misdiagnose me but was very unprofessional... I was charged over $250 for the visit and when I called their accounting the account manager was yelling at me."
- Vitals (Review for Dr. Zachary R. Richardson, MD)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Ann Truong, OD - Optometrist in Salinas, CA - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Richard U. Kim, MD - Ophthalmologist in Salinas, CA - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Simona F. Prochazka, MD - Anesthesiologist in Salinas, CA - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Carol Lafradez, OD - Optometrist in West Sacramento, CA - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Phuong B. Pham, OD - Optometrist in San Jose, CA - Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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