Hamashige S Sean Optometrist

I moved to Santa Fe 3 months ago, and suddenly needed to see an optometrist, due to an abrupt change (altitude? dryness?) in the correction I needed.
I’m a bifocal contacts wearer, and my former optometrist of the last 15 years has managed to keep my extreme nearsightedness corrected to ²⁰⁄₂₀ while still preserving my close vision to a large extent. I was –very– happy with my former optometrist, and went to see Sean on the basis of the Unilocal reviews, so I went in with high expectations.
I was not disappointed. His staff got me in on a short notice same day basis when I explained that it was sort of an emergency. Because of my correction, I haven’t worn glasses in years, so getting my contacts fixed was crucial. They actually had me in the office less than 2 hours after I called.
I came out with a single vision correction that fixed the distance vision, and they special ordered new bifocal contacts that came 5 days later. Sean absolutely nailed the prescription. I’m fussy about good vision, and hard to please, but I am absolutely satisfied.
I agree that Sean is something of a «science nerd» (so am I) and he spent extra time explaining technical details, which was interesting and gives you confidence in what he is doing.
Wonderful to find an optometrist as good as my previous one!

Excellent! I visited Dr. Hamashige 13 years ago and then again yesterday. Great then, great now! He is knowledgable, friendly, very accomidating and truly cares about your individual needs and concerns. For being nervous about going, I soon felt much better as it is a comfortable environment and he keeps you informed every step of the way. If only every doctor could make you feel as welcome and assured. Highly reccomend!

I’ve been going to Dr. Hamashige since I was a little kid (now almost 30). I’ve tried a smattering of other eye doctors here and there and Dr. Hamashige is the best! Even when I moved to Albuequerque I still kept him as my primary eye doc. He is very friendly and professional. He has a very soothing and relaxing demeanor and voice. He never does weird things (like dilate your yes) for no reason which other doctors I’ve come across have done. He takes his time. The staff has always been very professional, friendly and helpful and have tended to our family for years now without negative incident.

Sean Hamashige is the best optometrist I’ve come across in Santa Fe. Never more than a 5-​minute wait for your appointment time, efficient small office with all the focus on you while you are there, expert care, and a tendency to try and save you money rather than upsell.
Best of all, Dr. Hamashige is a science nerd with real passion for his job, who seems to relish lengthy discussions of how your eyes or a medicine works. I appreciate having the diagrams, descriptions, and information from medical journals when he answers my questions.

I have been going to Sean Hamashige for about 5 years now. He is great. He is a kind man, a father and a true professional. I would highly recommend him. His staff is friendly as well. :) Great experience.

Not so into those rush-​rush big corporate joints for an eye exam? Neither am I… So, look no further (pun intended) — Check out Sean Hamashige! He provides a thorough exam in a professionally/​friendly manner. Why, he found that my 9 year old prescription glasses would still work for me, as my eyes have aged. And the front office is also quite competent, friendly and efficient. The office isn’t fancy-​smancy but the service is top-​notch, folks!