Richard H Marcus, OD

We have been seeing Dr Marcus since 2007. He is very patient especially with the young child and his team is very nice and helpful. We would recommend Dr. Marcus to all our friends and families.

I’ve been going to Dr Marcus’ office for almost 14 years now! This is a family owned practice, and I can attest that they treat their patients just like family. Even if they don’t have the specific frame you are looking for, they work with you and their providers to get you the right fit and the frame you want. I recently moved to SF and I still see them in Alameda. That’s how great this place is. If you’re looking for a Dr who is patient, truly cares and is honest– GO here!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Marcus since I was 16, and I’m, uh, older than that now. Have I been seeing him for 25 years??? I guess I’ve been seeing him for 25 years, following in the footsteps of my parents. Dr. Marcus isn’t like an old friend, he is an old friend.
I am blessed with pretty boring eyes, but the one time I had a suspicious pressure reading Dr. Marcus immediately sent me to an ophthalmologist. He knows his craft very well, and he knows when things need a more specialized look. Lucky for me, it turns out my eyes really are boring, but I came away from that experience with real peace of mind that Dr. Marcus is playing very close attention as he looks for specific details.
Everyone else around the office is always very friendly and patient as I hem and haw over frames (just for nighttime driving, you see), and they know their way around insurance rules like nobody’s business.
It’s always a pleasure to go in for an exam.

Dr. Marcus and his staff are incredible and they all deserve 5 stars, I wish I could give more:-). I live in Daly City but despite the commute I prefer to go there. Because he is professional of his job. He explains everything so anyone can understand. The best optometrist I’ve ever seen. The staff is super friendly and there is a Lady who I’m not going to mention her name as promised. She is really outgoing and cares of every single patient.
I highly recommended Dr. Marcus to anyone who wants a great service.

What I liked about Dr. Marcus is his patience even I was not very easy person those days:) Explains good enough; was open to answer my questions via email, so I don’t need to come to the office (which I find very convenient).
Though to be honest, one thing made me mad: his assistants didn’t explained me that it is ABSOLUTELY necessary to wear contact lenses (the day you have an appointment) if you need a prescription to be renewed.
I have been wearing lenses for many years, but no one before told me to wear them when I come to see an eye doctor.
So I had to come there twice to get the prescription for glasses and then for contact lenses.

I visited Dr. Marcus for an eye exam not too long ago. I found him to be one of the most thorough and patient doctors I’ve ever visited. He really cares about his patients and helping them improve their vision. I had an eye infection at the time, and Dr. Marcus was easily able to assess the issue and give me the medication I needed to treat it.
He also has a nice selection of glasses and sunframes in his office, and works with you to ensure you are provided with a frame that is sturdy and best protects you from the sun.

Dr Marcus is clearly an experienced optometrist, with quite the personality to boot! The staff is very professional and friendly. Great choice!

Dr. Marcus is very thorough, funny and personable. Five stars to his work.
His office loses two stars for being pushy despite having very ordinary collection of eye glasses.

They say that getting old sucks, but for me one of the worst parts of the inevitable process is presbyopia. I’m at the point now where I can read without glasses but I need them to see far, so after in-​depth discussions with Dr. Marcus, he ordered me progressive lenses, which give me excellent vision.
The thing is that I really don’t like wearing glasses, and I used to wear contact lenses (also fitted and prescribed by Dr. Marcus), which were incredibly comfortable and easy. Unfortunately, now if I wear contacts then I need to wear reading glasses, even to do simple things like check my watch. Okay, it’s a smart watch with tiny text, but still, I don’t want to have to put on reading glasses every few minutes.
So we tried bifocal contact lenses. Lots of them. Different styles, different manufacturers, etc. We’ve even most recently tried monovision, wearing a contact in one eye for distance and leaving the other for reading and close-​up. In other words, I’ve tried a huge number of solution, and Dr. Marcus could not have been more thorough or more patient with me. Visits to him feel like visits to an old friend, and like consulting with an expert he is, which is exactly what I want. I’m back in my progressive glasses, since they give the best vision, and now I’m hoping someone invents awesome new bifocal contacts.

Now that everyone is always staring at a screen these days I’m convinced that a great optometrist is more necessary than ever before. For that, Dr. Marcus is your guy. My family has been going to his practice for nearly a decade now, and have never had an issue. He’s very knowledgeable and although I only see him once a year he still remembers what we talked about last year, which shows that he really cares.
When I was in Alameda and in high school, I really appreciated the location. Now that I live in San Leandro and work full time in he city, the location is not as convenient but they make up for it by having Saturday appointments available. Great doc! Highly recommend!
Random fact — Dr. Marcus also knows quite a bit about meteorology!

My wife and I began seeing Dr. Marcus shortly after we moved to Alameda. Before that we tried a few of the «glasses in about an hour places» and will NEVER return to them. His exams are thorough and he takes time to inquire and understand what is going on with your eyes. We have started bringing our two sons and he handles their exams even though squirmy can be used to describe them on a good day. don’t listen to the negative reviews. His prices are comparable to any other place and if your insurance won’t cover something it’s a problem with your insurance not your doctor. They work within a flawed system as best they can.

Dr. Marcus gets an instant five-​stars.
He’s just so personable! I’ve had many a doctor that doesn’t give two craps about you, but Dr. Marcus got me through my appointment with a smile on his face. He’s also informative, knowing a lot about contacts, Lasik, and more.
Just can’t believe it took so long to find an optometrist like him…

Dr. Marcus deserves a 5-​star rating.
Very thorough exam, he caught some things that my previous office missed and I was very happy with the result. I now have contacts that I can use.
He is charismatic and organized, represents his Cal Bears well!

Don’t do it.
I only went to this place because it was walking distance from my house at the time, but really there is no reason to go to Dr. Marcus’ office. Yeah, he’s thorough and all that, but they try to sell you on everything.
After I declined to get glasses from them (way overpriced and not a good use for your money; get your frames online after you get your prescription), everyone started treating me pretty rudely (Dr. Marcus himself and his rude staff).
Just don’t do it. If you really have to though, just be sure not to get suckered into buying overpriced frames or contacts from them.

Dr. Marcus is as good as it gets. When I lived in the area, I always went to him for my eye exams. Not only does he know his stuff when it comes to eyes, he was always honest, up front, and easily the funniest doctor you could meet. His staff is professional and office always looking spotless. Even when I went off to college he was always a phone call away when I had eye problems. I recommend him to everyone I know that needs eye care!

woohoo! As good as it gets! Seriously…
I surf the net before I choose to get service. I could not ask for more. Dr. Marcus and his employees are awesome… very Professional.
I had my 7 year old daughter checked up, and got her first glasses recently this early July. I get my eye exam in Berkeley, CA but change I must say. I recently had an eye exam and got my glasses today.
I prefer Dr Marcus and here is the reason why.
He is gentle, provide good service, does not sell you things you do not need. It is all in the insurance. .
Seriously. since i recalled good memory I will bring my 4year old.
Thanks Doc.

I really like Dr. Marcus; he is thorough, truly caring, and does great exams. However, this is dampened by the fact that his office has found every way possible to over charge it’s patients.
Unlike other offices where my insurance covers most if not all expenses, Dr. Marcus’ office charged almost double what my coverage was, leaving me with large out-​of-​pocket expenses for contacts last year, and for glasses this year.
As much as I would like to continue to see Dr. Marcus for his quality of work, I have to sadly say that I can’t afford him even WITH insurance. If money is of no issue to you, then I highly recommend Dr. Marcus. If you are on a budget like myself, I would say shop elsewhere.

We have been going to Dr Marcus for close to 25 years, always a great experience, caring, professional and great selection. As far as we are concerned there is no one better. We have moved far away but still return each year for our exam and glasses, he is well worth the travel.
Professional staff and great location.

I saw Dr. Marcus for the first time this weekend and it was a great experience. I look forward to visiting him for years to come. I wish there were more doctors like him.

I have been going to Dr. Marcus for 10 years now. Even though I moved to San Francisco from the East Bay 4 years ago, I still drive over the Bay Bridge and through the tunnel to Alameda every 6 months for my exam.
The reason is, it’s rare to find a doctor of any kind who treats their patients like real people. Dr. Marcus does a very thorough exam, taking the time to review my previous year’s exam notes with me, and to do the tests thoroughly. He is always warm and asks lots of questions about my life as well. I have referred several family members to him, and he always asks after everyone.
The staff is always pleasant and acts happy to see me. After all these years they greet me like an old friend.
Despite the reviews some others have written here, I have never once felt «pressured» to buy glasses or contacts. In 10 years I have only bought one pair of glasses from Dr Marcus, since I mainly wear my contacts, and the staff helped me pick out really cute frames that I have loved for years.
I have always felt like my eye health and comfort has been their top priority. If anything they always seem concerned about how much things will cost me, and when I request to have my contacts shipped (so I don’t have to make the drive again the next week) they always warn me carefully about the few extra dollars for shipping.