Premier Optometric Services

Great check up today. In and out in 15 minutes. Dr. T explained everything as he did it and gave a perfect prescription. I made an appointment and went at a less busy time but still amazingly quick and super competent.

Love Dr Tran. I have severe nearsightedness and astigmatism and have been wearing contacts vs glasses for 30 years (coke-​bottle ones as a kid), eyes were never correctable better than ²⁰⁄₄₀ in one eye and ²⁰⁄₃₀ in the other, but Dr Tran was accurately able to correct me to ²⁰⁄₂₀ in one and ²⁰⁄₁₀ in the other! He used modern equipment with analog stepping vs the old outdated digital «which one looks clearer?» lensey thing that looks like a coin-​operated viewmaster at Niagara Falls.
I have been telling eye doctors for year when they say «which looks clearer, 1 or 2?» often neither one looks clearer, or else getting bullied into making a choice. Dr Tran confidently found my optimized correction and I for the first time answered questions decisively and accurately and I have never seen better!

This is where it’s at for eye exams. $ 65 will get you in and out in about 15 minutes. I would recommend an appointment as it is probably busy after work and weekends. You then just mosey on next door to Costco for reasonably priced glasses. Seems like a win to me.
These folks are not Costco employees despite their optometry practice being on the exterior of Costco across from the tire center. You don’t need a Costco membership to get an exam.

Was able to get in here on short notice. Dr. Tran was efficient, yet thorough. He explained each part of the exam and the reasoning for doing it. Due to his setup, I love that there is no hard sales push like you get at other eye doctors. Low key and friendly. I’ll definitely be returning.

I have used Premier in a couple different locations for the past 4 years and when I call to schedule an appointment and ask if they participate with our insurance (a large, national vision carrier), the answer is always the same, «not yet,» implying that they are in the process. Why can’t they just say they have no plans to participate? This response must be in their manual, because it’s uniform throughout the rest of the offices. It’s misleading you into thinking, next year will be a breeze.

I love the efficiency of this place. I made my appointment just 2 hours before and waited for maybe 5 minutes in the lobby. I was in and out extremely quickly and didn’t feel like anyone was trying to up charge me or sell me crap I don’t need like they do at all of the other optometrists offices i’ve been to. I’ll be back!

Got an exam and the service was very abrupt. Afterwards, I noticed he did not measure my pupilary distance or PD. I called Mr. Tran who did the exam and he said very curtly that they do not do that, that I would have to go to another optician. I said I thought that was misleading. He said he did not think so and hung up on me. I would avoid this place at all costs. Bad, incomplete service.

Dr Tran got me in and out and provided some sample lenses, which I appreciated. He talks fast but is thorough and very knowledgeable. I’ll return for my next annual exam.

Bottom line — Dr Tran does cares more about getting your money than actually providing a positive customer service experience or showing common consideration. I showed up 10 minutes early for a 10am appt because there was a severe thunderstorm warning in the area. Dr Tran was in the office, lights on, answering the phone and saw me try the locked door. Did he even acknowledge me? Not at all, he turned around, sat down with his back to me and continued with his conversation. Keep in mind, winds were high outside and it was beginning to rain. When I saw him hang up, I gently knocked. No response. I called him from my phone and asked to come inside. He got up, marched over and said «Dude, we don’t open until 10.» (I am a 6 month pregnant woman) I asked if there was a waiting area as the weather was awful. He replied that he would not let me in. I told him to cancel my appt and he said «Thank you!»
This is the second and last time I’ll go to Dr Tran. If you chose to own and operate a business then there should be a reasonable expectation of delivering minimal customer service. Why on earth would I ever give someone any of my hard earned money if they can’t give me a place to sit when the weather is bad outside? Common decency and bed side manner were completely neglected because Dr Tran couldn’t be bothered. I subsequently went to Visual Eyes in Shirlington where parking was free and Dr Vo was pleasant, kind and thorough.

Several other reviews here are right on. If you’re the kind of person who appreciates the prices, quality, and efficiency of CostCo itself, you’ll be happy with Dr Tran (as I am).
Dr Tran is efficient. His office is tiny; no staff besides himself. He explains exactly what he’s doing and answers questions thoroughly and accurately. If you’re not comfortable with a doctor whose motions are a blur and with whom your appointment will be finished before you realize it, he may not be the best choice for you. But he exudes confidence and as long as you’re comfortable asking questions you’ll get all the info you want.
I went in for a contact lens exam/​prescription (I paid cash) and am in the process of a LASIK referral (to TLC in Tysons Corner) which will involve another pre-​op screen at Dr Tran’s office soon.

When I didn’t have eye insurance, I came to Dr. Tran a few times. He was efficient in the exam and got the job done – exactly what I needed.
I moved out of the DC area recently and needed my prescription to order new glasses. He again, efficiently and effectively, got the job done by faxing the prescription within 20 minutes of my request.
If you want a hand holding experience, this may not be the doctor for you, but if you want what the spirit of Costco represents: value, Dr. Tran is perfect.

Called ahead of time to verify insurance and chose this doctor based upon that. Went in to find a gentleman dressed as the receptionist who turned out to be the doctor. I have been to a few other costco independent doctors and this one was the most awkwardly located office with no inside entrance. In any event, the doctor was reasonable but not helpful. He denied the insurance and said either pay cash or wait till he looks up insurance. We asked him to look it up and he said «well I don’t take insurance.» We were leaving when he said «ok i’ll check tonight and let you know– I dont have a computer in the office.» What a waste. We just paid cash and got reimbursed from our insurance. Otherwise in and out in about 6 minutes– cant say if speed is good with eyecare professionals

This is a bit of a mixed review. On one hand, the office was clean, I showed up early to my appointment and the staff was waiting for me and they were by and large very nice. But at the same time, I felt rushed through the exam and I did not get the impression that the Doctor really cared about me or my eyes. My last eye doctor was amazing, and so maybe I am spoiled because of this, but I will not be coming back here.

This was my first visit. I was 10 minutes early, got my paperwork done and he took me right away. I was finished before I knew it. Dr. Tran was thorough, explained everything, answered all my questions, and I left with a pair of contacts that worked and felt better than what I was using! Thank you!

Dr. Tran is fabulous. He is extremely quick and efficient, but he’s also very good at communicating what he’s doing and what he’s seeing while he’s doing it. I was in and out with new contacts in 10 minutes! I mentioned to him that my old lenses weren’t working very well for me, and he suggested two others, gave me one month samples of each, and wrote the prescription so I could use it for either of the two new lenses OR for my old lenses. Highly recommend to everyone – you’ll likely save money here in the long term even if it’s not covered by your insurance.

this is the eye doctor next to costco.
i was 10minutes late for my appt… and
dr. tran was pleasant but definitely did not
waste any time for my eye tests.
5seconds after opening the door i was in a chair getting
looked at…
i’ve been to other eye doctors that refuse or hesitate to fill out
prescriptions and only make the presciption for 1yr.
well, dr. tran had me in and out of the office in 30minutes and w/​a 2
year glasses prescription and a 1year contacts prescription.
although he went VERY quickly, i had full confidence that he was proceeding accurately. he spoke very quickly, but he was just saving both of us time. he gave me several pairs of new contact lenses to try that he thought i might like better.
after the visit i cruised over to costco, found a pair of decent frames for ¹⁄₃ the price of other stores and ordered the glasses. the only drawback is waiting 10days for them to be made, but the experience was quick, easy, no pressure, and relatively inexpensive.
thanks Dr. Tran!!!