Milton M. Nakano Optometry

+8.5 +8.75 far sided
3 3.5 astigmatism
For those who understand those numbers you know I am legally blind. If you can relate then I don’t need to explain to you how insanely difficult it is to find an optometrist with access to machines powerful enough to make lenses of this magnitude. I went to at least 30 different optometrists who all said I am too blind for them to be able to help me before I found Dr. Nakano. Dr. Nakano does Gods work he leads the blind to see. Thank you thank you thank you. A thousand times I thank you. To you it is a day’s work. To me you give people life.

I have been coming here for at least 25 years, Dr. Nakano is the best! Professional, friendly and caring, but most of all knowledgeable. My whole family, including extended family is a patient here. I once tried Kaiser optometry, because I did not have VSP insurance at the time, I came right back to Dr. Nakano. Yes, I had to pay out of pocket, but it was worth it.
Dr. Nakano, will address any concerns or questions, and will direct you in the right direction. Not too long ago, my husband had an emergency situation that required him to get antibiotic eye drops, Dr. Nakano’s office was not open at the time, but he answered the phone. My husband was told to come in to the office anyways, as an emergency visit. He was given a prescription for eye drops, and his inflammation cleared up in less than a week. Now, my children are in his care, and they love him!!! Thank you Dr. Nakano!!!

I’ve visited Dr. Nakano’s practice a few times in the last three years for my yearly eye exam. He was recommended to me by an old colleague with whom he has been working for years. Though my first visit was a few years ago I still remember being impressed with how detailed he was in describing the different components of my eyes.
He spoke doctor language to me without being too complex. When I left his office that day I had a better understanding of my eyes and vision. I’ve been to other optometrists before who didn’t take the time to explain anything. They checked my eyes, put them through a few different tests, gave me my prescription and sent me on my way.
I received the same care and attention during my next two visits. He is also very efficient and respectful of his patients’ time. My appointments have always began on time and didn’t last more than an hour. He always does a contact lens fitting for me too and helps me to understand how different contact shapes and brands work better or worse for me.
His professionalism, personalized appointments and ability to explain to me all the intricacies of my eyes in a way that is easy to understand are what make me a returning client of Dr. Nakano.

Been going to this guy for a few years, my mom recommended me to him. He’s super nice, knowledgeable, helpful. He cares about his patients and is thorough. We don’t live in that town anymore, and we could go to so many other places, but I feel like when you’re in an exam with him it’s like you’re the only patient there, and you’re family. He explains alot.
I think he’s gotten a little snappier over the years, but maybe it’s just age. The cool part is there’s alot of 80’s and 90’s music that plays.
Staff is always friendly. Selection is small, but moderately priced.

Very friendly staff. Nice little office. Would highly recommend this place if you live in the area.

Just dropped off a pair of glasses for my husband who wanted his new frames filled with his prescription! As always Dr. Nakano helped go through explaining transitional lenses and the anti-​reflective aspects that the husband was concerned with and gave us honest opinions about what we should get and not.
I also have to give Ricky a huge THANK YOU for walking me through selecting a pair of glasses for myself and even spent the time and extending his lunch break to help me figure out how much I’d be spending if I got glasses this year versus waiting until next year since I already ordered contacts for this year through my insurance.
This is why we keep coming back here even though we moved to Irvine, their sincere and genuine and service definitely rocks my socks!

I’ve been getting my eyes examined by Dr. Nakano for a long time. He’s very thorough and tells funny stories after you get to know him. He is looking after your best interest so keep that in mind when visiting.
I had Lasik Surgery after my eyes had stabilized like most doctors recommend and continue to see Dr. Nakano annually for check-​ups. My eyes stabilized in my mid twenties.
Keep up the good work Dr. Nakano!

I’ve been going to Dr Nakano for 10 years already, and he is the best optometrist i have ever encountered. He goes thoroughly with the exams, and he tells you every single detail of his findings. Definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an eye doctor.

Brought my two children here for eye exams. First he starts explaining to my daughter certain eye structures and conditions that she doesn’t have, like she is the adult. He was nice to check if she had a scratch in her eye, but that is kind of his job. Second my son is blind in one eye and I am not confident that his prescription is accurate. I have taken my son (now that he is older) everywhere including Walmart and Costco to have his eyes checked and its no big deal anymore. This Nakano guy got flustered and a little too excited (and not the happy kind) when he was doing the exam. You know when you initially look into a machine to measure an approximate RX for the eyes? And then you have the REAL eye exam where you look through a lens machine and the doc flips the lens back and forth to see which one is best? This man keep walking back and forth across the room to refer to initial results from the first machine every time he flipped a lens, while my son was sitting on the exam chair — it took forever. The whole time he is walking back and forth. he looks stressed is talking to himself under his breathe saying «this prescription is high» Ah-uh…this is not my first rodeo, I have been doing this with my son for ten years and never in my life, have I seen this. After he is finished I mention that another optometrist a few years back recommended lasik for my son when he turns 18. He very rudely says in front of my son” why would you ruin the only good eye he has left??? First of all I don’t know what he was talking about– I thought they would treat the blind eye. But he didn’t have to say it like that!

I have been going to Dr. Nakano for over 20 years now. (Wow, how times flies!) Dr. Nakano is very friendly and always takes the time to explain procedures and test results. Many of my family members have also seen him for many years. I would recommend him to anyone in looking for an optometrist in the North Orange County area.

I wanted to check out this place after reading their one review but was very disappointed. The person that answered the phone was totally unprofessional and gave a very bad impression.