Larson Leonard, OD

Dr. Larson is very professional and skilled, reasonably priced, friendly, and compassionate. We will continue to use him, and to recommend him to others.

I’ve been going to see Dr. Larson since I was a child (it was at a different location before). Dr. Larson has always been friendly and professional. The office is clean and well organized and overall a very nice place. The desk worker is also very polite and helpful.

Dr. Larson is a class act. Very professional and friendly. Conducted a thorough exam and I felt confident he knew what he was talking about. Definitely will continue to visit Dr. Larson after this first experience!

My two kids and I have been seeing dr. Larson once a year for about five years now and have nothing but praise for him and his staff. Service is always professional, polite and on time. We would recommend his office to just about anybody.

Very professional and pleasant doctor to deal with. Clean office and never a long wait time. I highly recommend this optometrist.

I needed an eye exam because like an idiot, I didn’t realized I was down to my last pair of contacts and couldn’t order more because my prescription is over 2 years old. I have been getting my glasses (2 pair for $ 99 deal) at MyEyes in Falls Church for a few years now. I really like the customer service there. So, I gave them a call and asked how much an eye exam was with their doctor. I used to have eye insurance and went to MyEyeDr in Ballston (and hated them). I have Tricare now through my husband and there’s no eye coverage.
I was told if I had «normal vision», meaning no stigmatism or out of the norm issues then it would be $ 99 for both a contacts and glasses exam. Otherwise it would be $ 109 (I think… maybe $ 107? I think it was $ 109). They had to give me the number to Dr. Larson, his office is not combined with MyEyes’ location. Dr. Larson is right next door. I called on a Saturday at 4 PM and got an appointment for Monday at 4:40 PM, which was awesome for my work schedule. When I arrived to my appointment I filled out paperwork and then waited. He was about 20 minutes late, but that’s usual with any medical office.
He was super nice, he didn’t have a nurse or tech come out to get me, he himself did. I went back with him and he was super nice, very talkative, very personable. I recognized his accent and asked him where he was from. He asked me to guess and I said Boston. I was correct. Being from New England myself I said, «Well, no wonder I like you!» He was very thorough with my exam and very realistic. One of my eyes had changed a bit but the other was the same. He asked me if I wanted two different prescriptions or the same for both eyes to keep it simple. I asked if I would notice and he said it was such minute difference that probably not. I decided to stick to one prescription for both.
I also had been having terrible dry eye problems with the contacts I was given and unable to change by MyEyeDr at my last eye exam over two years go. I hate paying for unneeded exams and I just wanted to switch back to the Acuvue Oasys that I loved and MyEyeDr wouldn’t let me without an exam. I was so irritated that I just ordered another year’s worth of the Biofinities online. Dr. Larson put me back in Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear and said if I had any problems with them I could always switch them out. When I went to check out the woman at the front desk gave me both my contacts and glasses prescription with ALL the needed information, no questions asked. I was impressed.
I have had the WORST time in the past with MyEyeDr in Ballston because there is some measurement, I think it’s the PD, that you need for glasses and they wouldn’t give it to me. I told them it’s my information to have, my medical information and they finally reluctantly gave it to me. It’s because they didn’t want me ordering my glasses somewhere else. I was so happy to have no problems here, I’m very happy and will definitely go back to Dr. Larson… although in another two years… because like I said, I don’t like having exams unless something changes and I can get the second year’s contacts supply right at the 11 month mark from now without needing a new prescription. :)

I visited Dr. Larson for the first time 2 weeks ago for an eye exam & new contact prescription. I called on Saturday morning to see about scheduling an appointment, & after finding out they had a 1pm opening I was on my way. Dr. Larson’s office is very clean, & while I had to wait an additional 20 minutes he certainly made up for it in his efficiency throughout my appointment. When it was time for my appointment, no secretary directed me to some numbered room in the back I couldn’t see & just wished me good luck. Dr. Larson personally greets all of his patients by name & walks them to the back office — I find this to be an incredibly professional & rare gesture on behalf of a doctor who is meeting a new patient. Looking at my file & recognizing my area code as being out-​of-​state, he warmly welcomed me to the area once he discovered I was new in town.
Dr. Larson was professional, considerate, & very polite throughout my visit. He worked quickly, but not in a manner that implied I was being rushed out the door. He was just straight to the point & conducted a thorough, but efficient eye exam all while making humorous conversation & patiently answering my questions. I cannot recommend Dr. Larson enough — he is a true professional & will treat you with the upmost respect while providing you with excellent eye care.

I went in for a routine checkup, and I didn’t feel the exam was very thorough — at past optometrists my eyes have been checked with more tests (puff of air in the eye, color blindness check, etc). Dr. Leonard’s examination was brief and concise — he didn’t give me details on the condition of my eyes (I had to ask if everything looked ok) or options I had for contacts. My insurance information contradicted what I was told at the office and at the glasses store, For Eyes, next door. I felt like Dr. Leonard could have demonstrated his expertise better.

He is a very nice, sweet, patient person. I’ve been going to his office for about 5 years. He has been my only optometrist. I remember when I was trying to get the contact lenses my eyes were very uncomfortable. He was very helpful and patient helping me out with that since I had to try like 3 different ones. I would definitely recommend him!

Dr. Larson is just wonderful; I have been seeing him for years now and he is always caring, focused and very helpful. He is great at his work and I have recommended him to my friends. I also take my child to see him; he is great with kids. I highly recommend him!

Dr. Larson has been providing my eye exams for the last 20 years. I love him! He is consistently pleasant, patient and professional. His parting, «Have a blessed day,» uplifts me even though I am not religious. It seems to me that he views his work as a form of selfless service rather than just a job. His price is extremely reasonable – half of what some other optometrists in the area charge.

LOVE Dr. Larson! I’ve been coming here to get my eyes checked since I was 7! He is great at what he does and always thoroughly examines my eyes. Maybe I’m biased since I haven’t been anywhere else but he really is great. A very caring and kindhearted guy.

Had an appt. yesterday for the first time. Dr. Larson was very nice, welcoming, and quick.

LOVE Dr. Larson. I’ve been going to him for almost 20 years even though I have an in-​network plan I could use. He’s a very smart, kind, patient, man. I think he’s pretty religious but he doesn’t try to talk you up about it – basically just says to «Have a blessed day,» when you leave, so I don’t mind. I’ve recommend him to numerous friends.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Larson!!! He’s been my optometrist for almost 10 years and even though I’ve moved out of the Falls Church area, I still continue to use his services. I remember the first time I walked into his office, I thought I ran into a celebrity. He looks JUST like Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal Lecter) hehehe. We had a good laugh when I brought that up to him :) He’s absolutely the kindest, sweetest, and nicest man alive!

I have been seeing Doctor Larson for years and he is always kind, patient, and takes his time with you. Highly recommended!

Dr. Larson is a very kind and experienced optometrist who has seen and helped several members of our family.