Murrieta Optometry

Worst experience ever. Dr. Kamena is fine, approachable and funny. His staff is totally incompetent. They gave me one single prescription for reading/​computer/​long distance. Costco could not read the long distance. Went back to Murrieta and was told that Costco should know how to read the prescription or they are incompetent. I insisted they cannot see the long distance data there. They added a line «for reading and computer». Costco made yet another pair that obviously did not work. Went third time to Murrieta with the glasses and voila… you don’t have the long distance prescription. Sorry, sorry, sorry…
Incompetence!!!

I wanted to give an update on Murrieta Optometry now that everything has settled down for me. I absolutely love Murrieta Optometry and recommend everyone to see them. Dr. Kamena was the doctor that helped me and what I like to say, saved my life! Before this appointment, I haven’t been to the eye doctor for awhile so for no particular reason, I decided to make an appointment for a regular eye exam. When I was there, Dr. Kamena was extremely nice, funny and made me feel really comfortable. He had me take a couple different test, and by the end of my appointment he found that I had a blind spot and was really concerned that I go see a neurologist to have it further looked at. I being myself was more concerned about losing time from work and wasn’t going to do anything about it. I never noticed this blind spot and haven’t had any health issues so I was going to continue on like it was nothing. He took a lot of his time to explain to me how important it was for me to have it looked at, gave me a lot of information and told me everything I needed to know. He recommended a neurologist for me and I had an appointment the very next day. Turned out I had a BRAIN TUMOR! I ended up seeing multiple doctors and had surgery at UCSF. I went through all sorts of things and during everything that I went through, Dr. Kamena helped me through it all. Any questions or concerns I had, he helped me. I have never met a doctor who cared so much about their patience. I will forever be going to Murrieta Optometry to see Dr. Kamena, he is the BEST doctor I have ever met who is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his patients. He takes health serious, he saved my life!
Thank you again Dr. Kamena, for everything you have done and continue to do, you truly are amazing!

This place is A W E SOOOO M E! Talk about quality customer service and care. Serge (Serg-​e) is so attentive and he totally understands the fact that women tend to change their mind last minute when it comes to important decisions like choosing a frame!! Thanks Serge! Dr. Kamena, don’t get me started! He’s extremely personable and so very passionate in his practice. He makes my husband and I crack up every time we see him. I like to think that Dr. Kamena is half dentist and half comedian! So glad that I found this place, def will be coming back year after year.

Dr. Scott Kamena, is a life-​saver! My daughter had been horse back riding and got something stuck in her eye. As the day went on, her eye got worse. I called several pharmacies but they were all closed. I then decided to try an optometrist. Murrieta optometry was closed but the machine said that someone would call me back. Sure enough I got a call. Dr. Kamena, took the time (even though he was at a holiday function) to tell me what to do step by step to help my daughter. He then reached out to me an hour later to see how she was doing. If that wasn’t enough, he reach out again in the morning to see if her eye was all better!!!
Dr. Kamena you have earned my business but more importantly, you have earned my respect. You went beyond your call of service. Thank you

I came here before Halloween, and it was fun seeing all their staff in costume and being so light-​hearted. Dr. Kamena, who examined me, was particularly in-​character with his spiffy pirate costume!
That aside, everyone is very professional and detail-​oriented. They had me do all these exams to check the general condition of my eyes, as well as things that were in my family’s eye history. Things that were missed by my last optometrist, such as why my eyes are so dry (and no, Visine doesn’t really cut it), were diagnosed. He gave me an Rx, with a demo on how to use it, and my eyes feel better! Every exam result was explained in detail to me. Very important, since I want to know the health conditions of my eyes since I’m planning to do Lasik in the future.
All in all, I’m pleased with my visit. High-​five, Dr. Kamena!

We have had 2 annual visits for our kids and myself. Have had all 3 doctors and that are all lovely to deal with. Extremely knowledgable, up to date and so good with children. Thank you for the great service and keep it up

I highly recommend Dr. Kamena and the amazing staff at Murrieta Optometry! Not only is everyone friendly but they are truly accommodating. I had an eye emergency and Dr. Kamena was able to see me right away. He really takes the time to explain what he’s doing and his chair side manner is exceptional. My eye issue cleared up right away and I returned for glasses and contacts. The staff was so helpful and I got a great pair of glasses with the help of his awesome staff.
Dr. Kamena also took great care of my husband as well. I am looking forward to continuing to recommend Murrieta Optometry to family and friends.

Very professional and personable service. I first came here about a year ago and recently returned for my annual checkup so I could get new contacts and new glasses. Compared to Kaiser and Costco optometry, Murrieta Optometry is like going to a spa.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Kamena since I was a child. He has always took his time to make sure we get my prescription absolutely perfect. Now my husband and daughter also see him. He is honestly the best optometrist around. I recommend him to everyone!

Absolutely brilliant.
Very happy with my new glasses and with a surprising and great medical exam.
I’m spanish and I received help from them.

Dr. Moore was fantastic! She was very friendly and thorough with her examination. After my appointment, I referred my wife to her as well. Although we live in the Tracy Area, we will be making the commute to Livermore for Dr. Moore.

I apologize for the earlier rating as Dr Kamena has followed up with my husband and explained the
reason for the delay, as they had another client that was having problems with her contacts. We are very pleased with the follow up and will continue to be loyal Murrieta Optical clients and hope others also accept my apology and disregard my earlier review.

After my husband had an eye injury, Dr. Kamena was very proactive and made us both feel comfortable that we would get through this. He made himself available after hours and allowed us to walk in just so he could check my husbands eye out to see if there was any progress in his recovery. He was extremely empathetic and understanding with our financial situation and helped us out in everyway possible. Even after sending us to an eye specialist, he still remained involved and concerned about my husbands health. If it wasn’t for him, he could have easily lost the vision in his eye. With that, we are extremely grateful. Dr. Kamena is the best and we fully trust him with our eye health.
Sincerely,
Customers for life

I have been going to optometrist offices for over 30 years. Each place I’ve not been impressed by the services I’ve received. Today I was impressed by the friendly nature of everyone in this office. Dr. Gee was very nice and helpful. I arranged to get new contacts before leaving the office. After I left they gave me a call letting me know how I could further maximize my insurance benefits. They went the extra mile.

Glasses were fixed with out any issues!

I LOVE this place!!!
The office is very welcoming, the office staff was super nice, they have a huge selection of glasses that will fit any budget and most importantly, Dr. Kamena is AWESOME!!! He is so good with the kids (I had taken all 3 of mine) and they absolutely loved him. Dr. Kamena is funny, thorough and was very patient with my 2yo (which is very important to me). I highly recommend coming here … I actually can’t wait to come back! Lol

Dr. Kamena and his staff have ALWAYS been a 5-​Star establishment. From the moment you walk in the door, you are welcomed by a staff member and it’s genuine. I’ve been coming here for years and would never take my business elsewhere.
A previous review by Tennis P stated prices have gone up on lenses. That statement may be true but you can’t expect to receive high quality for cheap prices. I know Dr. Kamena does his best to look out for each and everyone of his patients. It was nice to see Tennis P. leave another review with a 5-Star…kudos.
If you’re unhappy with services or prices, then voice your concerns directly with Dr. Kamena. Like with any small business owner, they will do what they can to accommodate your needs to keep you as a life-​long customer.
I will continue to recommend Murrieta Optometry to all my friends. My entire family and extended family all continue to receive services from Dr. Kamena.

I was referred to Doctor Kamena by a friend. i have Kaiser health insurance. I have worn glasses since my youth. I am now 57. i went to Kaiser for new glasses. Kaiser told me my right «weak» eye was to bad for corrective lenses and the lens will be clear. Needless to say that was quite depressing.
Dr Kamena agreed my right eye was a challenge. Dr Kamena said if I have the time he would attempt to help me. He worked on me for a long time, above and beyond the call of duty in my opinion.
When Dr Kamena was finished with me I could read with my left eye covered. Something I have not been able to do for years.
I have found my optometrist Dr Kemena is passionate about helping his patients. And the price was right.

Doctor Kamena, personally reached out to me. I am impressed by how much he cares about his patients and level of service he offers.
It is rare to find Doctor’s these days who are caring and willing to give individual attention to each patient.
We will stay with Murrieta optometry.

Since moving to California in 2010, I’ve tried different primary care doctors and a few specialists, never entirely comfortable with any. This is a huge exception in my healthcare orbit.
I actually look forward to my annual appointments. Hard to believe. The staff is all very friendly, but the physicians in particular are a hoot, especially if you come in wearing a Stanford sweatshirt (overly proud Cal graduate practices here). It’s a low pressure place to shop for glasses as well. I’m usually wary at shopping with an optician right at an eye practice, because you frequently pay heavily for the convenience, but I’ve found their prices quite reasonable (full disclosure: I’m a former LensCrafters employee). Highly recommended.