Denis T Iwamoto, OD

Dr I is the best. Extremely professional and takes the time to have a conversation with you. I’ve been going to his office for over a year now. The staff has always answered all my questions and didn’t try to up sell me on anything.
I was seen promptly and my new lenses are great.
This is my second set of glasses and I couldn’t be happier.
Thanks Dr I. I’ve already recommended family and friends to your practice. Keep up the good work.
A very satisfied customer.
Chris B

I’ve been going to Dr. I for the past several years and I love him and his staff! I’ve never had any issues with the products or service. His assistants are awesome at helping me pick out my frames every single time. He even processed a referral for me after I expressed some family history concerns. He’s really nice, personable, and I feel comfortable discussing any issues I may have. I’ve recommended him several times to co-​workers and they felt the same.

Dr. Iwamoto is a wonderful optician who has given me great care and advice over the years. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and a great listener. His advice concerning my specific needs has alway been on the mark. I highly recommend him.

Five stars from my wife. Her and my kids have been treated great here year after year.

My husband and I visited and had a pleasant experience. He was very nice, down to earth, and made you very comfortable. I had Lasik done so I just needed a check up because I was seeing a spot in my vision and he explained that it was just a floater. He was very informative and I would recommend Dr. Iwamoto to everyone.

Terrific opthomologist! Very friendly, down to earth, and professional. So is his staff.
Can’t say enough good things about «Dr. I».

Hands down Dr. Iwamoto is the best in the business.
I own a very complicated prescription and it can be challenging getting my eye exam.
Dr. Iwamoto runs a tight ship, you walk in and you are cheerfully greeted by Janette. She makes you feel right at home the minute you walk in.
Rozsa, the resident optician is very knowledgeable. She helped me pick out the best frame and lens combination for my prescription. I can’t wait for my new pair to arrive.
Now to the nuts and bolts, Dr. Iwamoto is very methodical with his examinations. I credit him for detecting early stages of glaucoma when my father had an eye exam. My father’s condition was diagnosed early enough that it did not make his condition worse.
Dr. Iwamoto does a fantastic job, I always get my eye exam at his practice every year.
If you are looking an optometrist, look no further.

I have been going to Dr. I’s for about six years now, so when I came back this year for my annual visit, I was surprised to find so many changes. I am happy to say though, that all these changes are for the better.
Dr. I now has a computerized eye chart so you can’t memorize the order of the letters (if you were ever that diligent). I’m also told that they’re rolling out a texting system to remind you of your future appointments, if that’s what you prefer. All in all, the adoption of these new technologies is one that I found to only make my experience better and easier.
The most dramatic change you will find is the change in staff. Pauline is no longer at the front desk (I think she retired), and Alicia is no longer the optician. Janette is the new office manager, and is just as warm and welcoming as Pauline was. Rózsa is the new optician, and she is both professional and patient. I have a very particular design preference when it comes to choosing frames (one that requires a lot of patience to work with), so it was very refreshing to have someone like Rózsa not only be very patient every step of the way, but also give you her honest opinions on the looks.
Last but not least, Dr. I (wamoto) is more than just an optometrist. He is a friend that you trust, one that will give you his honest opinion on what is best for you, and not just recommend the solution that rakes in the most $$$.
Bottom line: Looking forward to my visit next year, and am excited to see what other changes Dr. I’s may have.

This was my 2^nd time visiting Dr. I’s office, and he is the man! Very personable & friendly — made the whole appointment seem to go by quickly. His staff is friendly as well. Can’t wait to get my new glasses & prescription in 2 weeks… Highly recommended!

I’ve been coming to Dr. I’s office religiously every year since 2001; need I say more?

Dr. I Vision Care has a wide selection of designer frames to accommodate many needs and preferences. A friendly and helpful staff made it easy for me to get what I needed quickly. Dr. Iwamoto gave me really good advice to take better care of my eyesight and everyone there is easy to talk to. I would highly recommend this place for any kinds of patients.

This was my first time seeing Dr. I and his exam was very thorough! I was impressed with all the tests that were done including the dreaded dilation. He was so patient with me as I struggled to answer the «which is better» question. You all know that it gets hard to tell toward the end! His exam was quite possibly the most in depth eye exam I have ever had! He is also an extremely pleasant person and very easy to talk to. He put me at ease right away. It was truly a great experience from start to finish. And the best part of the exam was that he actually had a pair of contact lenses that were high enough for my bad eyesight!
His staff members were super helpful and friendly as well! Jeannette at the front desk was so accommodating when I called to schedule my appointment. She made sure that my insurance was all good and she worked me into the schedule quickly since she knew I was desperately in need of some new contact lenses. She is efficient and she has a great smile & laugh! Rosa, the lady who helped me with my glasses was genuinely nice and also very patient with me. They have so many frames to choose from! I was having trouble deciding between a Valentino, a Vera Bradley and a Silhouette, so she told me which one would be the best with my very high prescription. She also really took the time to explain to me what was the best lens for my vision. I had no idea there were so many new options out there! I appreciated the fact that she took her time with me and wasn’t pushy.
I feel like I got the best service and the best value with my insurance at Dr. I’s place. I ended up with glasses, contacts and a really cool pair of sunglasses too!
The office is easy to find with plenty of parking available.
I will definitely be back! I plan on sending my friends and family to see Dr. I as well! This practice is top notch! You will not be disappointed if you go there!

I’ve had a few appointments recently with Dr. Iwamoto for my first set of contacts ever. The entire staff are all pleasant to communicate with, from appointment-​making, to eye exam, to contact fitting, to follow-​ups! They are all professional and personable. After a couple trial contacts, Dr. I was able to fit my eyes with the perfect lenses for astigmatism and is always thorough when explaining anything and everything. I appreciated that he was interested in knowing more about myself as a person and not just a patient. I would recommend Dr. I’s office to anyone, especially for contacts!
Make note that they do not run eye exams on Tuesdays and Fridays. I had to wait until my class schedule changed before I could set up an appointment, but after that it was smooth sailing.
Thank you all for everything!

Got me and my wife an eye exam and new pair of glasses! Dr. Iwamoto is friendly and professional; his staff is courteous. They will call you couple of days ahead making sure you actually remember the appointment, so you won’t forget it!
We will be looking forward to next year’s appointment to update our prescription!

I’ve been coming to Dr Iwamoto for years now and he’s always been friendly and professional. I’ve never had any issue with my eyes but recently developed a condition that required further testing. Dr. I patiently tested my eyes thoroughly and has since referred me to a specialist. I know I can trust my vision to him!

Doctor «I» is a cool guy.
He helps me see and that’s important to me.
When in doubt, set an appointment with Pauline at the front desk.
They got a nice selection of specs and glasses.
Been going here for years.
With Doctor I’s help, I look smarter and I don’t walk into trees anymore.
Thank you.

I wear glasses everyday and am ashamed to admit that I haven’t gotten my eyes checked in 4 years. I really wanted to find someone who was close to home with good service and took VSP insurance. This place was perfect. I had no problem getting an appointment that worked with my schedule and was seen right away. Dr. I (as well as the rest of the staff) is super friendly and social.
He dilated my eyes to check them over since I was a new patient. When he looked over my right eye he found a «floater». It was the first time anyone has ever told me I had one but NOW I know why I see that little black dot floating in the air from time to time… Additionally, he took photos of my retinas and told me he’d email me copies of the images. He’s a man of his word because by the time I got back home from my appointment, the images were already waiting for me in my inbox. Now that’s service!
Alicia was super helpful at helping me pick out new glasses. She was really patient and gave me honest opinions on what looked good or bad.
I was able to pick up my new glasses withing 2 weeks :) Keep in mind that they like you to make an appointment for pickup (because someone has to sit down with you to make any adjustments to you glasses) but I think that’s great because then you don’t have a long wait time. They were able to squeeze me in the same day and I was in and out within 5 mins. YAY for being able to see (clearly) again!
I really recommend coming here. You’ll be greeted with great and efficient service.

I used to see Dr. I several years ago before I had Lasik. I recently went back after approximately 5 or 6 year hiatus and Pauline remembered me! I called for my appointment and she even remembered where I used to work. Can you imagine that?
That feeling of warmth, along with a very competent and friendly staff, makes going to Dr. I a pleasure. I went in due to my need for reading glasses (which naturally comes with age… even after Lasik surgery). Dr. I remembered me and discussed my surgical experience (excellent — Dr. Schanzlin at Shiley Eye Center, who was recommended by Dr. I) as well as my current needs.
Dr. Iwamoto is friendly, knowledgeable, and a doctor I trust and can highly recommend. And they take VSP!

I came here a couple of weeks ago because I was having MAJOR redness in my eyes. They were so itchy I felt like I had to pull them out to scratch behind the eye. Dr I hooked me up with some drops and one hour letter I was feeling so much better.
The shopping mall that this place is located is so awesome
1) Get your eye exam
2) Get your nails done nextdoor
3) Get your hair down couple of doors down the street
4) Go to Phở cali and get some lunch!
Now you will be able to see, have great nails and hair and be full!

I never received anything but top notch service from Dr. Iwamoto and his staff! They introduced me to my first pair of contacts! I can’t imagine life without them now.
It’s unfortunate that I moved from Mira Mesa and no longer have vision insurance so I had to look into other options, but I would definitely recommend!