A To Z Eye Care

Dude, the cost though. Luckily, for a person without insurance, they accept CareCredit. Don’t get me wrong, I love my glasses. That, and it’s worth it for the thinner, glare resistant lenses… but I’m pretty embarrassed by how much my total came to. On a more positive note, I had tried on every pair of glasses in Humboldt County it felt like, and I couldn’t find one that I liked. Finally I found one here (they have a pretty good selection), they were too tight on my temples. The woman who assisted me was really sweet and adjusted them in like 30 seconds. I am still wearing them, 3 months later, and they fit like a glove.

Awful experience from the start. I was forced to pay double the going amount for a contact lens refitting, despite this place being listed as an in-​network provider by my insurance. The billing woman was curt, rude and had no time for explaining my exorbitant bill. I then wanted to try a different brand of contact lens that they did not have when they gave me trial lenses. Their answer is that I need to pay them for another «refitting» in order to change my prescription. So let’s get this straight: I chose the lens that you put on my prescription and now I have to pay to try a different lens?
So now I’m stuck with lenses that, while the best out of the ones they let me try, are inferior and less comfortable than other options out there. Thanks A to Z for making this so difficult. These people are happy to cite «FDA regulations» in order to forgo premium customer service and make their money. I recommend checking out other options before this money mill.

I have been going to A to Z for a long time. They are very professional and I highly recommend them to my friends. Their eye exams are comprehensive and they have a machine that can scan your eyes instead of having to get them dilated. Great service and lots of frames to choose from.

My eyes were feeling funky and my vision was bothering me. I walked in and got an appointment that minute! They are a well oiled machine cranking out the best technology and highest quality of eye care. Yes, they are expensive, but I was put at ease with knowing they really care about my eye health. They are the Cadillac of the field, but your eyes are worth it. They have a lot of sweet employees who seem happy to be there… that’s what I like to see in a place I spend my money. But, I think I’m going somewhere else to buy my glasses to help me drive… sorry A to Z I know it doesn’t have to cost $ 200 to make single-​vision lenses and the first frames I picked up were $ 350!

Great service, great staff and great care. A to Z was able to accommodate my entire family at one time including my infant and provided all of us with exceptional care.

I should have heeded the warning from Al M. that reads «The cost is WAY TOO HIGH!»
I did not. Now I sit here with my disposable contacts that got $ 20 dollars more expensive per box without any notification. This comes after they were «back ordered» and are three weeks late. I tried ordering online, calling A to Z, and I still had to chase my lenses down. It turns out my old contacts are still available online for $ 40 bucks as opposed to the $ 90 A to Z charged.
I am in such need of contacts, I have to eat the extra expense. A to Z owned up to the lack of communication and are getting me extra pairs, which is nice. However, everything they sell is price gouged and I no longer trust them.
As said by Al M., they give a great eye exam (in spite of the feeling of being herded through their place). STOP THERE! Get your prescription and measurements and take your business elsewhere.

Warning: The cost of this place is way too high!
Be sure you ask about their prices before making an appointment. This place, while providing a good eye exam, is much more expensive than other offices that provide the same services. For example, they quoted the cost of replacing one bifocal lens as $ 250. The cost at a comparable optician’s was $ 58. To emphasize it:
Other place: $ 58
This place: $ 250
That represents a 431% markup.
That’s not just higher, that’s «insult your intelligence» higher. Similarly, the eye exam was $ 161 compared with my last eye exam somewhere else of $ 65. My optician told me similar stories of big price differences.
Why are they so expensive? They have a lot of people in their very nice office, with high-​tech machines and room-​to-​room communications systems.
So, don’t make the same mistake I made. Call around and compare prices.

Had not been to the eye doctor in several years, so I was apprehensive about going. I was made to feel at home and comfortable the moment I walked in the door. The staff took excellent care of me and my eam was as easy and painless as it could be and very thorough. I was given several options about eye wear after my exam, I needed to update my readers, and was also given a wide range of prices — that could accommodate most anyones budget. The service was well above average, and completely professional. One of the best Optometrists in the north bay.

I went here a number of years ago and the experience was mediocre. The quality of work compared to their price was as low as can be. They’re extremely expensive, and the pair of contacts I was given bothered the heck out of me and hurt my eyes for a year until I went to costco, got a quality eye exam, and the SAME brand of contact lenses I had before a to z that felt great. Oh and by the way, I paid AT LEAST $ 160 less…

What a great experience. This is hands down the best optometrist I have been to in all of Northern California. This is coming from a girl who has been wearing glasses for over 20 years. I had a wonderful appointment last-​minute on a SATURDAY, which at most medical or eye care offices will get you less than the «A-​team». If the quality of my appointment is any indicator of their typical service, I do not anticipate looking for another office ever again. They have a very professional staff who are all very kind and welcoming. I had the most thorough eye exam with Dr. Loren and felt like he was also taking time to get to know me, not just check out my eyes and send me on my way. Their office and equipment are all top notch. They have a very nice selection of frames in a huge range of prices (generics at $ 50ish to the Gucci and such that can be over the $ 300’s) and also gave me a few options to think about that were alternate eye therapy options. I can’t wait to pick up my new glasses in two weeks and was so happy that they took my insurance. Thanks guys. Great job.

They’re friendly, efficient, professional, and reasonably priced. What’s not to like? I’ve been going here since moving to the area and have no reason to change.

I recently moved to the area and was recommended to this practice by a friend. I have to say that this was the best experience I have had at an optometrist. The staff is friendly and courteous and Dr. Linda was wonderful and answered all my questions. It was very nice to meet someone that seemed to care about my eyes as much as I do. They have state of the art, top of the line equipment and medical technology to make your visit run seamless. Also they let me take home several pairs of glasses frames to take home and try on. I thought this was awesome! I have never been able to do that and I have a time or two made a hasty decision. This time my fiancé was able to look at each pair I brought home and helped me decide. (since I cannot make these Important decisions on my own). The only thing that I am having a hard time with is having to wait two weeks to have the glasses made and sent to the office from Portland. I expect that it will be worth it for some high quality frames and lenses. A-​Z has set the bar pretty high and I will continue to be a patient as long as I live in the area.

Truly a top notch business. Professionalism from the time of making the appointment until I walked out the door. Each employee that I came in contact with was friendly, fun and very informative. I highly recommend making appointments for your entire family, let A to Z Eye Care take care of all your vision needs. See the difference… that is their slogan, and they live up to it!

I had previously seen another eye doctor in Eureka. I had an AWFUL experience with the unnamed. My BF suggested A to Z. This place is AMAZING! 5 stars all the way! I will never go anywhere else. My exam was complete and thorough. The doctor was friendly and professional. The staff, from billing, to assistants, to frames were all so helpful. I will never go anywhere else for optometry.

No, really, A to Z *is* as good at it gets! Dr. A is amazing, works hard to get a perfect prescription for my picky eyes. He also keeps up on all the latest research about eye care and eye glasses/​contacts. The office staff also works hard to be sure you will love your frames. I explained to Jessica what I needed in frames and she was great about assessing which pairs would work best. Then I got to take several pair home to try out and show my husband. What incredible service! Who lets you borrow frames to see under different lights, with different outfits, and show to other family members. I really do love this office! Thanks a million!

OK, after my previous NIGHTMARE (with another practice), I returned to my old eye care office = A to Z…
I was never happier!
My experience was AWESOME!
Maria is AWESOME & so helpful (as is all the staff).
I was able to «checkout» (like the library) several pair of frames, so I could take them home and try them out before buying… Isn’t that a great option??? I have never been to a practice who allows you to checkout the frames… I loved it!
I was able to wear each frame for an hour (to get the feel, etc…) and I decided on a pair…
I returned the frames and ordered my new glasses and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.
I will recommend A to Z Eye care to everyone I know!!!
Thanks again, Maria…