David T Wakabayashi, OD FAAO

Our family optometrist! I’ve been going here to have my eyes checked since I was little, and Dr. Wakabayashi is a optometrist you can trust. He’s honest and tells you straight up what problems you might have with your eyes, or what type of glasses you might need. The staff have always been very accommodating here.
The office is sort of hidden in an old plaza, and the sign above the door says «Optometry.»

The office is unprofessional and operates like a second rate store. The office states that they open at 10:00am. It is 10:25am. I have been waiting outside for close to 30 minutes.

I love this place! Dr. Wakabayashi is a highly experienced optometrist. He is professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough in his examinations. The staff is bilingual (Japanese) and very friendly as well. The parking lot is never that busy so there is ample parking. I like that they have appointments on the weekends which makes it super convenient for those who work during the weekdays!
They are currently having a sale on Michael Kors frames and sunglasses! I bought a pair of gray frames and sunglasses! 2 pairs for about $ 300!
I highly recommend making an appointment. You won’t be disappointed!

I always enjoy visiting Dr. Wakabayashi. His staff is very professional and Dr. W is very personable and funny. Dr. Wakabayashi has many years of experience and takes time to explain what he’s doing. My husband is not his patient but Dr. Wakabayashi saw he had red eyes from allergies and recommended some eye drops which helped.

Been coming to the doctors office for my optometry needs the past 10 years. Always knowledgable, friendly and courteous.

i started going here when i moved to irvine for college since i needed a local optometrist. i’ve since moved back home to san francisco but still come back to see friends at least once a year. i don’t trust my eyes with anyone besides dr wakabayashi and scott ito, so since i visit often i make it a point to see them for my regular check ups. i tried other places like costco and other small optometrists in san francisco, but i get the impression that i’m always being sold on something or being prescribed things i don’t need. go to this office if you want to work with an honest doctor that truly has your best interests at heart.

I’ve been going to Dr. Wakabayashi for over 15 years. He is great! Consistent service and fast! His staff is very friendly and helpful. They take and do all the paperwork for the VSP insurance plus offer great deals on contact lenses and eyeglass frames. They have the latest frames, none of the old school frames from the 1960s. They also have the latest technology, like they take pictures of your retina without dilation etc. I definitely recommend Dr. Wakabayashi to anyone. He and the staff is also bilingual in english and japanese.

I have been going to Dr. Wakabayashi since 2007 and have nothing but great experience with the doctor and his staff. He and the staff take their time each time i visit and keep me up to date on my vision check ups especially since I have a mild stigmatism in my left eye. I highly recommend people to check out the office for vision consultation from frame wear to contacts. Thanks again Dr. Wakabayashi and Scott!

My husband and I have been coming here, from Los Angeles, for several years now and are very satisfied with Dr. Wakabayashi. The doctor is very knowledgeable and always explains what’s going on, while making recommendations. Appointments are easy to make, it’s right off the freeway, and the staff are always friendly, willing to go above and beyond for great customer service.
I’ve been going to different optomotrists since I was 6, the worst being Costco, and I’ve had the best service here.- enough to recommended to friends and family.

My experience with Dr. Wakabayashi and his staff was so good, it prompted me to write my first Unilocal review. Like another reviewer mentioned, a lot of the customers there are Japanese, but I felt very comfortable even though I don’t speak Japanese. The office is not too big and it gives off kind of a homely vibe. Scott helped me with my exam, and he went the extra mile explaining everything he was doing as he was doing it. I can definitely say, these guys know eyes. I would definitely come back.

Wakabayashi and Scott have been very knowledgeable and nice. They always keep you informed on deals too and has helped me out time and time again whenever I need contacts in a hurry.

Can’t say enough good things about them! Dr. Wakabayashi takes his time to explain things with his clients. Scott is very helpful and knowledgable. Office staff is friendly. Will definitely be going here for all my future visits!

Scott and Dr. Wakabayashi are very knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely care about the well being of your eyes.
The pricing is very fair and the staff is very friendly.
Japanese speaking practice, but I am not japanese and I feel very comfortable there.
I have referred all my friends and family, and I recommend you give Scott and Dr. Wakabayashi a chance if you are considering Costco, Lenscrafters, or any other places for contacts and glasses.

I’ve been going to Dr. Wamekabayashi for LONGGGGG time. I used to get my glasses and contacts through him, but about 1.5 yrs ago, he put me on to the Ortho K for my eyes. Ortho K is like retainer for your eyes; you wear hard lens that has special curve over night and your vision becomes ²⁰⁄₂₀. My eyes weren’t so bad, –1 and –1.25, but it has been blessing because i don’t have to wear contacts or squint to see things far away. If you are in the range for Ortho K, I’d definitely recommend it.
Dr is great and so are his staff. Scott, the office manager, handles all things and he knows his stuff. I’ve never had to worry about my insurance because they make sure all things are taken care of and do their best to maximize your benefits to help you. =]

Dr. Wakabayshi is very good, makes sure that everything is correct and will take the extra time if i had any questions. I never wait too long and Scott knows my insurance very well to make sure i get the sunglasses/​contacts/​glasses as needed. Been going three for 2 years and will keep going back.

Love going here! The staff and doctor Wakabayashi are extremely professional and AWESOME! I’ve been to other optometrists, and none of them compare to him! They work with you to maximize your insurance and make sure you walk out a happy customer/​patient. I wouldn’t trust my eyes with anyone else!

I highly recommend Dr. Wakabayashi’s office. My family and I have been under his care for the last 3 years. I was referred by a friend, and I’ve always had the best service. The staff is super nice, and there are no long waits. Their tech (Scott) is super helpful and friendly. He’s always helped me in finding the right glasses or lenses to fit my needs. Even when I had a eye emergency, they were right there to help me.

I would give this place six stars if I could. Every optometry offic has the same machines and equipment these days, so what really sets these guys apart is the service and honesty. Dr. Wakabayashi really knows his way around the human eye and you can tell he draws upon years of experience. His right hand man, Scott, is just as amazing when it comes to contact lenses and he is one of the coolest guys I have met. These guys treat you as if you were family and genuinely care about your eyes or at least that’s the way you end up feeling when you leave.

Best place to go for Optometry. Dr. Wakabayashi is a pro. His room is littered with awards, you can’t even see the walls. Friendly and professional staff. Japanese speaking. Lot parking. Opens late for an optometry. Gets very busy at times. Best to have an appointment.

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I’ve been going to Dr. Wakabayashi for years now, and he is rock solid! The staff here is always excellent, the service superb, and Dr. Wakabayashi has an entire room full of plaques and certificates (he knows his stuff!).
Dr. Wakabayashi and his staff speak Japanese, so if you have relatives or friends that feel more comfortable speaking in their native tongue, this is great! But I’ve had a few friends from all backgrounds come in here on my recommendations and they’ve all told me they were glad they did.
Scott and the rest of the team there are always helpful, answering any questions I might have, and have always been great on getting back to me when my glasses are ready to be picked up.