Herbert W Wong, OD

I had been a long time patient to an Optometrist who recently retired and was in search of a new eye Dr. I chose Dr. Wong because of his great Unilocal reviews and was not disappointed. He is everything other Unilocalers said… knowledgable, inexpensive, thorough, and a nice person. He will patiently answer all your questions without rushing you out the door. Another Optometrist had quoted me $ 100 more for the initial exam!
Becky, his receptionist was also very pleasant. Another positive for me is his office is located in the outer Sunset district with plenty of parking.

Dr. Wong is friendly, knowledgable and really loves Marvel. I’ve never had any issues scheduling appointments or even getting answers to my questions. A great experience every time!

Dr Wong has been taking care of my eyes and my family’s eyes for over a decade. Before then we went to Costco, Lenscrafter, and other places.
I can attest to that he is the most caring eye doctor that I have seen. He’s always comprehensive, honest and I never feel rushed. He answers all of my questions and is familiar with the latest research out there. I definitely trust his recommendations.
Also he is great with my kids. Unfortunately, one of my child has to wear glasses at an early age. He is definitely not afraid of Dr Wong.
I’d give him 100 stars because you can clearly tell he has a passion and love for his work.

I picked my pair of brown turtle shell jackyORaybans. wahooo!

Amazing. Treat yourself to seeing Dr. Wong. He had many years of experience before he started his own practice. He was able to accurately diagnose a dry-​eye problem that no other doctor had explained nor resolved before. I have a tricky prescription. He explained that the same Rx can perform differently by manufacturer and he personally went Above and Beyond any other optician I have ever had to accommodate solving my needs.
His office is decorated with artwork from his local fan club, of which I am now a member. I recommend highly!
Thanks Dr. Wong and Becky! You’re the Best.

The whole experience was very positive! I figured I better write sth down before memory fades away.
Dr Wong is super nice and patient. The entire eye exam process was thorough. I was given lots of info, including advice to protect my eyes, whether or not I should use contact lens etc. He didn’t impose anything but instead gave patients different options to choose from.
Peggy (I hope I spelt your name correctly) the assistant is super friendly and helpful. Very knowledge about insurance providers, options, discounts, etc. instead of advising patients to buy glasses at dr s office, she would suggest patients go online to check other options depending upon which insurance you have. A very informative encounter. Definitely talk to her if you have any questions!
Ok what else can I say? This clinic is fantastic!

Dr. Wong was the best eye doctor I have ever had. He and the office staff have gone out of their way to help me multiple times and I can’t recommend him enough. I moved from SF to SJ, but until I find an eye doctor who is just as good in the South Bay, I’ve continued driving all the way up to see him.
Best example of exemplary service: I have a rare problem with the muscles in my eyes. They won’t relax (he couldn’t even force them to relax with specific testing) and I get very strong eye strain headaches as well as near blindness in my night driving vision because they have trouble adjusting. Not only did Dr. Wong do a thorough exam and explore all of the probable causes, but he did follow up research and consulted with a specialist (all at no charge to me) and found a solution to my unique problem. I no longer have the headaches and my night driving vision is almost completely back to normal.
Everyone in the office is friendly and helpful and I can’t recommend him enough.

Dr. Wong is very professional.
He takes his time to look carefully at his patients.
He knows a lot and he is willing to help you out and get you the right prescription for your glasses. He explained everything in detail.
Thank you Dr. Wong for your help. I look forward to see him next time and I recommend everyone to stop by here if you need new pair of glasses or need an eye exam! Front desk is kind and helpful.

The best healthcare experience I have ever had. Let me tell you why:
1. Dr Wong first gave me a general primer on the effects of my lifestyle (ie, high computer and smartphone usage) on my eyes. He explained in great detail how these activities create strain.
2. He did a thorough exam and was able to find a cause for my persistent eye problems that NO ONE ELSE HAS. Again, explained this to me in great detail.
3. He provided me a new set of contacts with a plan for testing two more sets if need be.
I left feeling smarter, less worried, and more taken care of than I have with almost any other healthcare professional. Bravo Dr. Wong (and wonderful Office Manager and team), you are doing it right.

Definitely recommend. The receptionist is friendly and accommodating even though I called for same day appointment. Dr. Wong is knowledgeable and doesn’t bs around with eyesight!
Easy street parking is also a plus.
Unless I’m moving away I won’t be looking for a new optometrist any time soon :)

I had a terrific experience here. I had been looking at places where to get new glasses since I could no longer see properly with my old ones. I stopped by one evening, and the place was closed. I didn’t know that they recently changed their schedule so I was surprised it was closed. Luckily there was someone inside, so I knocked and she kindly let me in and answered all my questions. I called to make an appointment the very next day. They respond promptly both to the phone and by email, which I find a plus. I had been scouting places on Unilocal and after my first drop-​in I was convinced this was what I was looking for. And I was not disappointed!
The eye-​exam for just glasses was definitely affordable even if my insurance did not cover it. I found glasses which I really liked in my price range, and got them shortly after. I thought the wait was going to be longer but I got the call within the week. Dr. Wong was funny and professional. He did everything he could to accommodate my problem. I felt welcomed and appreciated during my visits, both when I was there for a while to pick my frames after my exam, and when I went back a few days after I got them to get them adjusted to my face better. They were so patient with me. I recommend this place to anyone who wants a family feel to their eye-​fixing experience!

This is the best optometry clinic I have ever gone to! It’s extremely inviting and personal, and there are even cookies and a Keurig coffee you can help yourself to while you wait. Dr. Wong is very friendly, accommodating and knowledgable. I tried on about 5 different pairs of contact lenses as I was transitioning to soft contact lenses, and he made sure I felt comfortable with the right pair of lenses before I picked one that works best for me. Also, Becky the receptionist is awesome! I dropped my contact and needed a pair ASAP because I have a 5K to run the next day, and Becky the receptionist was nice enough to drop off a trial pair for me! I cannot stop raving about this clinic right now because I have never experienced such great patient care. Come to this clinic for your optometry needs — they are great!

Dr. Herbert Wong is a friend of my, met his before he opened up his practice. This might sound a bit biased but he is one of the best in the industry. He is an honest guy and very friendly too. He gave my grandma an eye exam and was very accommodating to her needs.
Getting a new pair of glasses was piece of cake and disposable contacts too. Small office but very cozy though. Parking in the streets is easy too.

Dr Wong is awesome! He’s knowledgable, friendly, and makes you feel very safe in his care. You only get one set of eyes — trust them to Dr Wong !:)

I’ve been going to see Dr. Wong pretty much since he opened for business, and let me just say, I don’t intend on looking for another optometrist anytime soon. He’s friendly, knowledgeable, and cares about his patients.
If you want an optometrist to take your money and give you contacts when your eyes are damaged, you should probably go to some other place that doesn’t care about you or your eyes (like Visionarium; they destroyed my eyes). If this is the case, Dr. Wong is probably not your guy.
If you want an optometrist (with a cool personality, may I add) who’s not trying to take your money, who will tell you the truth, and help you take care of your eyes, Dr. Wong is your guy.
Like I said, I’m not looking for a new optometrist anytime soon!

I just moved back to SF a few months back and was looking for an optometrist relatively close to my house. I had a check-​up and fitting for my contact lenses, and Dr. Wong was great. He is very professional and friendly. He even gave me 2 or 3 different lense options to try out and did his best to make sure my contacts were covered under my insurance plan. I will definitely be back!

Been coming here for more than 3 years! He has a great personality and very informative. Great he does what’s best for the customers. He cares about the customers have them examined not just a quick look. I highly recommend this place!

I never thought I’d write a Unilocal review for an optometrist, but Dr. Wong is really that wonderful. For people like doctors, dentists, optometrists, I think it’s important to consider both their personality and their professional aptitude (e.g., a lovable but incompetent doctor would do us little good…).
Dr. Wong is stellar on both fronts. I went to him since I needed to squeeze in an eye exam and my long-​time optometrist in SF didn’t have an opening for weeks. I have pretty bad vision so am not the most straight-​forward case, but Dr. Wong really attended to me, caught some small things about my eye health that I need to be mindful of, and spent a lot of time offering advice and answering my questions. As many people have mentioned already, Dr. Wong is really friendly and patient. I was also impressed by how invested he was in me even as a first-​time patient (who he may or may not ever see again since I told him I spend most of my time on the East Coast). He evaluated my vision and the general health of my eyes incredibly thoroughly and made me feel like I was in great hands.
Also, an easily overlooked but important component of a visit is the assistant/​receptionist, and Becky in Dr. Wong’s office is super sweet and competent, helping to figure how what my insurance covered, etc. Oh, and they have Keurig coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and cookies in their office. Just another nice touch. Basically, this is an all-​around great place!

I never have cared too much about what optometrist I go to. I figure, I don’t have any chronic issues, and I only see the doc once a year, so what does it matter? That was until a few weeks ago when putting in my last pair of contacts coincided with my 8^th month of pregnancy.
I called my previous optometrist and explained my situation: my midwife (and most obgyns) agree that pregnancy hormones can do a number on your vision. I was wondering if I could put off my yearly for 2 months and just order a box of my previous prescription. Well according to him, that was unreasonable and pregnancy doesn’t change your eyes that much anyway.
I figured that if I have to get an exam now and then again in 3 or 4 months, I’ll go to someone closer and maybe a little less expensive. I am so happy I did. Not only did Dr Wong squeeze me in the day I called, but he actually sat down and explained all of the changes that would happen to my eyes over the next year. He even tried to get me samples for my new contacts so I wouldn’t have to pay. Yay!

I went in recently for a check up. Dr. Wong is wonderful, personable and very knowledgeable.
I recommend anyone to go to him and don’t be afraid to ask any and all questions you can!