Optometrists in Santa Cruz, CA
Optometry • Santa Cruz, CA
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Plaza Lane Optometry (Birdeye): 4.9 stars (1,054 reviews)
- Eye Q Optometry (Yelp): 4.6 stars (209 reviews)
- Dr. Jennifer Buell (Healthgrades): 4.9 stars (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- Thorough and knowledgeable doctors
- Friendly and professional staff interactions
- Convenient and efficient appointment experiences
- High quality of care and clear explanations
Common complaints
- Issues with prescription accuracy
- Poor customer service and responsiveness (e.g., unreturned calls, rude staff)
- Scheduling and appointment management errors
- Isolated reports of misdiagnosis or infection concerns
"Patients consistently express positive experiences... praising her professionalism, clarity in explanations, and thoroughness during examinations."
- Dr. Lisa S. Baloian (Vitals)"I arrived for my scheduled appointment and the front desk had messed up the scheduling. This happened twice in less than 6 months and both times the office manager did nothing but shrug."
- Eye Q Optometry (Birdeye)"This doctor gave me an incorrect prescription. I will not go back to her. Too strong, blurry, and the girls that work there are rude and not accommodating to the customer."
- Dr. Emily Kook (Yahoo Local)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- EYE Q - Updated July 2026 - 30 Photos & 209 Reviews - Yelp - Jul 5, 2026
- Optometry - Cowell Student Health Center - Jun 9, 2026
- Dana Eisen Richter - Optometrist in Santa Cruz, CA - Experience.com - Dec 17, 2025
- Emily Kook, OD - Santa Cruz Costco Optometrist - Yelp - Jan 5, 2026
- The 2025 Lookout List: Health & Self-Care - Lookout Santa Cruz - Nov 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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