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5 Best Eye Clinics in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Kids need their vision checked before they even know what blurry looks like, and a lot of Los Angeles families end up choosing an eye clinic the same week school pictures get taken. The eye clinics on this page have logged nearly 3,400 Google reviews between them, and every single one sits at 4.3 stars or higher, so the real decision here is less about quality and more about which office fits your family's routine.

Short answer: Shermin Lahijani OD, Hollywood Optometrist leads with 4.8 stars across 947 reviews and a practice built around family eye care, from pediatric exams to adult vision correction. L. A. Vision Optometry (4.9, 765 reviews) and University Eye Center at Los Angeles (4.8, 444 reviews) round out the top picks, the latter a teaching clinic with lower-cost exams for patients without deep pockets.
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Eye Clinics in Los Angeles, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Shermin Lahijani OD, Hollywood Optometrist 4.8 947 Family eye care / pediatric View ›
2 L. A. Vision Optometry 4.9 765 Downtown / same-day scheduling View ›
3 Los Angeles Eye Center & Clinic 4.3 911 Walk-in / urgent eye issues View ›
4 University Eye Center at Los Angeles 4.8 444 Budget-conscious exams View ›
5 Total Vision Little Tokyo 4.9 320 Myopia control for kids View ›
5 Best Eye Clinics in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks for family and general eye care

Shermin Lahijani OD, Hollywood Optometrist logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Shermin Lahijani OD, Hollywood Optometrist

4.8947 Google reviews

Shermin Lahijani OD, Hollywood Optometrist is a full-service eye care practice near Alvarado and the 101, run by Dr. Lahijani alongside Dr. Fan. The practice covers routine eye and vision exams, contact lens fittings, emergency eye care, and a dedicated children's vision program, with an in-house selection of name-brand and generic frames. It draws families from Silverlake, Echo Park, East Hollywood and DTLA who want one office for the whole household.

What people praise

  • Reviewers single out the practice for children's eye exams specifically
  • Staff explain findings clearly instead of rushing through the exam
  • Text reminders before appointments, which reviewers say cuts down on no-shows
  • Wide selection of name-brand and generic frames on site

Worth knowing

  • Underground parking has no validation and the attendant takes cash only on exit
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume947 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed eye clinic on this page by a wide margin, and the reviews consistently mention pediatric care by name, which makes it a strong first call for a family that wants exams and glasses handled in one visit.

2105 Beverly Blvd Ste 117, Los Angeles, CA 90057

L. A. Vision Optometry logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

L. A. Vision Optometry

4.9765 Google reviews

L. A. Vision Optometry runs an optometry office and eyewear boutique in downtown Los Angeles, offering comprehensive eye exams for glasses and contacts alongside orthokeratology for patients who want to skip daytime lenses. The practice has treated multi-generation families, and its own website points to same-day turnaround on eyewear thanks to an in-house lab.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe getting a full exam for glasses and contacts in under 40 minutes
  • Staff handled an emergency corneal scratch on short notice, per one detailed review
  • Long-tenured patients bring their kids to the same practice for years
  • Clean, comfortable office cited repeatedly
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume765 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Holds the highest rating of any general eye clinic on this page, and the reviews describe a practice that moves fast without feeling rushed, useful for families juggling a tight schedule downtown.

631 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Los Angeles Eye Center & Clinic logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Los Angeles Eye Center & Clinic

4.3911 Google reviews

Los Angeles Eye Center & Clinic is a South LA eye care center offering comprehensive exams, contact lens fittings, LASIK consultations, and an on-site optical shop, open six days a week including Saturdays. It takes walk-ins for urgent eye problems and is set up as a one-stop shop for exams, glasses and referrals.

What people praise

  • Accepted a walk-in the next morning for an eye emergency after another provider was booked
  • Doctors take time to explain the diagnosis and treatment plan
  • Open Saturdays, useful for working families

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers report long waits, over two hours in one case
  • A few describe scheduling mix-ups on glasses pickup
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume911 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating trails the top names here and a handful of reviewers flag wait times, but it is the most accessible option for a same-week walk-in eye problem, which is worth something on its own.

4403 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037

University Eye Center at Los Angeles logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

University Eye Center at Los Angeles

4.8444 Google reviews

University Eye Center at Los Angeles, run under Ketchum Health, is a teaching clinic providing eye and vision care with supervised optometry students working alongside licensed doctors. It handles standard eye exams, glasses prescriptions and contact lens fittings out of a South Broadway office open Tuesday through Saturday.

What people praise

  • Students take extra time to get a prescription exactly right, per reviewers
  • Staff described as patient and willing to answer questions in detail
  • Appointments reported as starting close to the scheduled time

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sundays and Mondays
  • One reviewer found the exam and contacts cost more than expected without insurance
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume444 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A teaching-clinic model with strong reviews and a rating that rivals the pricier names on this page, worth considering if you're comfortable with a supervised exam in exchange for a potentially lower bill.

3916 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Total Vision Little Tokyo logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Total Vision Little Tokyo

4.9320 Google reviews

Total Vision Little Tokyo, formerly Los Angeles EyeCare Optometry Group, is a downtown eye care practice offering adult, senior and children's eye exams plus a dedicated myopia control program for kids with worsening nearsightedness. The practice says it has served the area for decades and provides diabetic eye exams and dry eye therapy alongside standard vision care.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the front desk through the doctor as consistently helpful
  • Fast in-and-out appointments without feeling rushed
  • Insurance benefits explained clearly at checkout

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a dispute over a $600 pair of glasses and a refusal to refund
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume320 · 71st
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-perfect rating and a specific myopia control program for kids make it worth a look for parents managing a child's changing prescription, though the one refund dispute is worth reading before you commit to full payment upfront.

334B E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score these clinics

Every number here comes from public Google data pulled on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the clinic’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many patients have left a review, ranked against other LA eye clinics. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on hundreds of reviews counts more than a 4.9 from a dozen. Recency tracks how recently patients are still leaving reviews. No clinic can pay to change these numbers.

What does an eye exam cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing varies by whether you have vision insurance, whether the exam includes contacts, and whether the clinic is a private practice or a teaching clinic. University Eye Center’s supervised-exam model is generally positioned as a lower-cost option, though one reviewer there still found the out-of-pocket total for an exam and contacts higher than expected.

Eye clinics across Los Angeles

These clinics cover Hollywood, downtown LA, Little Tokyo, and South LA near USC, with several open Saturdays for families who can’t do weekday appointments. Searching for an eye clinic near me? Each listing below has a live phone number and address so you can check the closest option before you call.

What to ask before booking a family eye exam

  • Does the exam include a contact lens fitting, or is that billed separately?
  • Is there a pediatric eye exam specifically, and at what age can my child start?
  • Do you accept my vision insurance, and what’s the out-of-pocket cost without it?
  • How long does a typical exam take, and can glasses be made same-day?
  • What’s your return or exchange policy if the prescription needs adjusting?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these eye clinics?

We started from eye clinics in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between an eye clinic and an optometrist’s office?

In practice, most of the eye clinics here are run by licensed optometrists and function as one-stop shops for eye exams, glasses and contacts. Some, like University Eye Center, also operate as teaching clinics with supervised students.

How often should my family get eye exams?

General guidance is an annual exam for adults and children, though anyone with a changing prescription, especially kids, may need to go more often. Ask the clinic directly based on your family’s history.

The bottom line

Shermin Lahijani OD is the safe default for a family that wants pediatric and adult eye care under one roof, while L. A. Vision Optometry edges it out on rating if you’re downtown and want fast, thorough service. Either way, ask up front what your exam covers before you commit to a frame.

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