Beachside Optometry

I love Beachside Optometry! My kids have been going there for 6 years. In that time they have seen Dr. Sekhon, Dr. Germundsen, and Dr. Kirk. They are patient, kind, and great with kids. My daughter wears glasses and today she transitioned to contacts. The staff eased all of her concerns and made sure she knew how to put them in and take them out before we left. After a visit with Dr. Kirk today, she’s even talking about becoming a optometrist.

I don’t normally give 5 stars, but I’ve had such a great experience here so far that it’s hard not to.
I made an appointment a few weeks ago and as my appointment date approached I got text and phone call reminders, which was great. Everyone from the front desk staff to the folks helping with the pre-​appointment screening were friendly and helpful. They recommended the retinal scan and dialysis but didn’t push for either and accepted my no with a friendly, «Ok no problem!»
My appointment was with Dr. Janay Sekhon, O.D. and she was super perky and friendly. She would be great to take your kids to. She made me feel completely comfortable and explained every single thing she was doing. She answered all of my questions so that I understood clearly, and was extremely thorough. To the point where she recommended I see my doctor about my cholesterol. Since I didn’t opt for the retinal scan, she did an extra check and notified me of no other health issues that she could see.
When I went to choose my new frames, I was a pain in the butt. I have astigmatism and so I generally get new glasses or lenses every year, but it’s been a while so new frames were a must (I can’t leave my current frames to have new lenses put in unless I got to a Lens Crafters). It took me an hour and about 35 selfies to pick a pair. Even then, I had a hard time. The girl that was helping me, Hilda, was VERY nice. I shooed her away several times and then finally, on the 3^rd check in with me, she offered to help because I was obviously having trouble deciding.
Hilda selected a few frames that I hadn’t seen yet (they have a small but great selection) and I finally settled on a pair. When I went to check out, she gave me the benefits of some upgrades, but never pressed me to purchase anything. I felt very comfortable with the transaction.
Today (the day after my appointment) I scrolled through some of the selfies to check them again now that I’m not feeling pressured to pick something (my own pressure, not theirs) and decided I liked a different frame better than the ones I bought. So I called Hilda on my lunch break and she was able to put my purchase on hold so I can change my order. No problems.
Unless they royally screw something up when my glasses come in, I will absolutely come back and recommend them to anyone I know who needs glasses.
OH, and their frame prices were comparable to anywhere else I’ve been. Lens Crafters, etc. Maybe not Wal-​Mart — but don’t go to Wal-​Mart.

I have been here once 3 years ago and had a great experience but my insurance changed so I had to change doctors. I realized today I had a huge chunk of money on my flexible spending account that ihad to spend by the end of the year. I remembered what great frames they had here so I went in that to hopefully spend my money. They were pretty busy so I just looked around by myself for a little while. Then one of the girls was available Yoomie. (I hope I got that right) she was awesome! She was so patient with me helping me get to my exact dollar amount. Most people would’ve been annoyed. I’m so excited to get my new frames! Thank you so much for all your help Yoomie!

The place is great, I been going to optometrists for the last 10 years every six months without a proper diagnosis and finally Dr. Germundens gave me a diagniosis. My prescription keeps changing within months and every Doctor kept saying that it was stigmatism, but Dr. G gave me a diagnosis that makes a lot more sense, the name of the condition has a really hard name.

Went to Beachside Optometry for the first time, on referral from my GP.
I found the practice to be clean, modern and the staff friendly. I saw Dr, Germundsen, and found him to be very personable as well as knowledgeable.
The prices for glasses I found to be competitive with practices twice the size, and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this practice to anyone that asks.

The people at Beachside Optometry are the best. They have the best selection of frames and they don’t rush you in making a decision. In the past two years I have purchased 4 pairs of glasses… I like to change my glasses often. I intend to remain a client of Beachside for the foreseeable future.

Thank you Dr. Germundsen for being the best optometrist! Not only are you very thorough in your exams to make sure I have the best eye care, I think you truly care about your patients. It’s always such a pleasure to visit your office. I am always recommending my friends to go to your office.
Thank You, Dr. Germundsen and your staff!

The last time I came to Beachside Optometry was four years ago; I don’t have vision insurance, my prescription didn’t seem to change much between visits, and two years ago I had a baby, so vision tests kind of fell to the wayside. Anyway, at this previous appointment four years ago I’d already discovered that I could ask for my prescription after my appointment so that I could order glasses online and save money as well as getting the exact style I was interested in versus only the brands the store carried.
WELL, when I asked for my prescription (again, this was four years ago) the receptionist, who clearly knew why I wanted it, was rude and informed me that they don’t recommend purchasing glasses anywhere else to ensure quality control. She then dashed off minimal prescription information and begrudgingly handed it over. The message was loud and clear: don’t come here if you’re not going to shop here! Coupled with my other reasons listed above, I avoided returning for a few years and just ordered and re-​ordered new glasses online with the messy handwritten prescription from the irritated receptionist.
Flash forward to this week! Before I made an appointment, I meekly called ahead to find out whether I could get information I needed to order glasses online, whether I for sure could collect my prescription, and to feel out whether I might still get «attitude» about that kind of thing. I am happy to report that the new receptionist was cheerful, polite, informative, and reassuring. On top of that, at every appointment I have ever made at Beachside, both years ago and right now, I have NEVER had an opthamologist that I didn’t find approachable, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Even the optometrist who measured my pupillary distance for glasses it was very obvious I would not be ordering from her was polite; my new prescription was neatly printed out, clear, and legible. I can’t recommend this place highly enough and once my baby is about three years old I am going to bring her to Beachside for her first eye test as well.

The saga continues… Dr. Germundsen’s resolution and attempt to get my business back consisted of responding to my Unilocal review by telling me that the recollection of my experience was wrong. Goes to show their professionalism. Although it was politely worded (as is their modus operandi), it was belittling, condescending, and on the verge of a HIPAA violation. Further, no one from his staff has called either me or my husband to offer us this so called «sunglasses deal,» or to apologize for that matter. But even if they did, we would not come back. The audacity… never again!

I was looking for a new optometrist and came upon Beachside Optometry. I met with Dr Germundsen for my eye exam. He was very thorough and took his time to answer my questions. The staff is very friendly and extremely helpful. The service I received here was top of the line. I would highly recommend Beachside Optometry for your eye care needs.

Very friendly and professional staff. The most modern equipment and excellent ambience for a doctors office. Really a great experience every time I’m there. And I love my glasses!

I needed to get my daughter, who is 8, in for an eye exam and I received an appointment on the same day! The staff and doctors were really wonderful and comforting. Even though it’s not a pediatric office specifically they do treat children well and help with their nerves. My daughter did wonderfully during the exam and is looking forward to her first pair of glasses. Thank you for your patience and for treating us so well.

If I could give a zero I would! This Dr Germundsen comes off as such a nice guy! But if you don’t spend money here, he will figure out a way to get it! BEWARE! I went in just to get a script! That’s all. I order my contacts on line and get them much cheaper then he could sell to me for.
So, he says,“oh you have such bad scratches on your eyes. I need to monitor them”. «Oh and no worries because your insurance will cover it»
Are you kidding me? 6 months later I am being billed for over $ 145!
Don’t go here if you don’t plan on spending money! I was looking for someone to be the go to guy for eye help. Instead I am being robbed and swindled. I guess he needs a new boat or something!
I tried talking to his office. I never wanted to do this but if I didn’t he would not give me my script.
Too bad. I back to the drawing board. Maybe I should just stick to LensCrafters. I buy my own frames these guys are such rip offs!

From the first initial phone call, everyone I dealt with was very nice. Left my 3 appt choices online, they called back immediately and set me up for an afternoon appt. Glasses will be ready before my DMV test :) They are open late a couple of days a week and Saturdays too which is nice. Pleasant experience.

I have been going here for years and have been seen by both Dr. Sekhon & Dr. Germundsen. They are both very caring and professional and I have recommended them to friends and family, and will continue to do so.

I enjoy going to Beachside optometry, they have excellent customer service. I have been going there for already three years. My doctor is Dr. Sekhon, I love her job and personality. Also the whole staf is always smiling and patient when it comes to choose a new glasses frame.

I had my regular check-​up this week and was very happy with everything — as usual :)
I love coming here; in fact, I have been coming to Beachside for 14+ years (I’m thinking, since 2000-​I remember that I was about 13 years old when I got my first pair of glasses)
The service is amazing, not to mention the caring staff, the speedy service, and all the state of the art technology that is used.
Dr. Germundsen is always very kind and helpful, and I sincerely appreciate all that he has done for me (and my eyes) over the years. I always enjoy my visits, and I’m very happy to be a part of the Beachside Optometry family :)

My family has been going here a while, yesterday was my 1^st day. I was impressed with the office, a bit of a flashback because it was the skateboard shop I got my 1^st deck in the early 80s. LOL
I like the set up and lay out. I did not like the machine that shot air at my eyeball but that’s not their fault. The 1^st testing spot was unique in that the machines all rotated to you. I remember going room to room in my last eye doc.
Everyone seemed very nice and had smiles. Knowing it was the end of the day I know that hard to do.
Dr. Kirk was super awesome. Her «candles on the cake» example was the nicest Ive ever been told «old age is the cause» LOL Seriously it was super kind.
Cant say I look forward to an eye doctor but I don’t think I will dread future appointments.
If you need a clean state of the art shop this is a great office. I would recommend them to everyone.

We’ve been going to Beachside Optometry for years. My husband and I both see Dr. Janay. She is smart, professional, funny, and very very caring. I can’t recommend Dr. Janay enough. She takes time to review her reports with you, double checks everything, makes sure you understand and are comfortable, and best of all, she truly cares about her work and her patients. That’s a rarity these days! The office staff is polite, timely, and always professional.
Thank you, Dr. Janay and Staff at Beachside!

This place is truly awesome!
I came in to have my eyes examined, since I recently got medical insurance and it’s been about 16 years (last checked in elementary school)!
ALL the staff was extremely friendly, smiling and helpful with my tons of questions. I was especially impressed Dr. Arboleda, she was super sweet, professional and kept me feeling at ease throughout the exam.
When I went to check out, it turns out my insurance did not cover the exam, I initially panicked because I wasn’t prepared to pay the full amount, plus the extra exam I had opted for. The front desk girl said I could make payments, it was very nice.
I would highly recommend this place to all my friends and family in the area!!!