Oku Optometry

I’ve been going to Oku Optometry since I was a kid and they are really accurate and on point with my prescription. Dr. Oku is very charismatic and is really good at listening to your problems and concerns. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area.

I have had the best eye exam experience ever! Have been wearing glasses/​Contacts since I was a kid. I have always hated going and getting an exam, answering questions it always feels so impersonal and sterile, not here. Dr. Oku and his staff are so welcoming, friendly helpful, cost and time effective. I had a pleasant visit. Good selection of frames and contacts on hand. Love the staff!
If you have a need for anything glassea, contacts related come here. I Will refer friends and family here. Do yourself a favor come here.

I went to Dr. Oku because his office is close to my house and they take my insurance. I waited an hour or so to see him for an eye exam although i had an appointment but it was worth the wait. Dr. Oku really took his time to answer ALL my questions– and they were many. I asked him about my current contacts and an eye scratch that i had gotten a month ago and although he hadn’t treated me before he answered my questions about my contacts and he checked for scarring pertaining to the scratch. Im so pleased with his service would totally recommend him.

I saw Dr Oku last week because I was in need of contacts asap! It was Cesar Chavez day so I was calling around and no optometrists were in their offices that day. until thankfully I saw his office on Unilocal,gave them a call and thank god he was in! They were very understanding and were able to fit me in that same day. I came in to a very nice, clean office and was greeted and helped out immediately. Dr Oku was easy going, we laughed a lot during my visit and he is without a doubt the most informative optometrist I have had the pleasure of seeing. I was able to get trial lenses in time for my event later that night and also order my contact lenses which they called me just a few days later to notify me that they were ready for pick up. I love this office and will definitely be back!

I used to visit Dr. Oku because I was still under 18 and my mom dictated where I would go for doctor visits, optometry, included.
Dr. Oku does what he’s supposed to, but that’s it. Basically, the bare minimum. I would order contacts here and my vision would be subpar, at best. At first I thought it was because my eyes got worse, but that didn’t make sense because I just got them.
When I turned 18 and moved out, I searched for a better optometrist and never looked back.

This is the best Optometry office in this area! From the amazing front office staff to the selection of glasses! I love how Dr. Oku really takes his time and makes you feel comfortable. This is the only Optometrist I trust with my vision and of my children.

Great place for glasses. First time coming and they were very welcoming. The doctor takes his time with his patients and talks to you as a person rather than a customer. I’ve been to many optometrists and this has been the best so far. Highly recommended.

Dr. Oku was my first optometrist visit and it couldn’t have gone better! The wait was minimal at best and Dr. Oku himself could not have been a better optometrist! Very fast calm exam and great associates to boot! Thank you Dr. Oku! Can’t wait to be part of your regulars!

I have been a patient at this office for years now, the staff is very friendly and professional great place to get glasses the office is very clean and organized

Really great Dr. Russ is very professional and courteous, jimmy the receptionist is also pretty easy going and friendly to talk to, need new glasses? haven’t had your eyes checked? Come in and schedule and appointment!

I have only given a 1-​star Unilocal review to one other business besides this one, and if I could give Oku Optometry negative stars, I would. I’ve been going to eye exams for 20+ years now and all of them have been good experiences except for this one.
It started off as a routine exam. Dr. Oku wasn’t friendly, but he seemed knowledgeable. About twenty minutes in, he started having me do some particular tests and asked me if I could see two letters on the wall or two boxes in front of my eyes. I don’t know if it was because of my poor vision or if there was something wrong with the equipment he was using, but I couldn’t see what he was asking me to see. After he made adjustments, I still couldn’t see what he was asking me to see. Dr. Oku was clearly frustrated and started speaking to me in a scolding manner.
After several minutes of tolerating his scolding, I decided that enough was enough. I have not done this before, but I stopped the appointment and left mid-​way through. When I said why I was leaving, he apologized and said he was just frustrated. As a professional, Dr. Oku should learn to manage his frustration, and I hope he doesn’t ever treat another patient, child or adult, like that again.

I visited Dr. Russell for the first time last week and I gotta say that he is by far the most thorough Optometrist I have ever encountered. He took his time to explain everything to me and made me feel like he really cared. I look forward to being a patient for life! The gentleman in the front is also very helpful with billing questions and getting your glasses ready. Loved that they have a lot of options.

Where do I start, let’s just say that if you like the type of visit where you are made felt at home, Dr. Oku will definitely make you feel at home. He is not just an amazing Dr. with top of the line equipment he is a great person. Extremely attentive to his patients needs.
I was referred by a friend and shortly thereafter I referred a friend myself. I will continue to spread the word about this particular office for I have never felt this comfortable with any other optometrist.
Let’s not forget about his staff, they are both super sweet which definitely helps with the overall experience.
The last time I visited he mentioned he held raffles for all patients who followed him on Facebook, so if you are not yet following him log on to your Facebook account and follow him. He definitely knows the meaning of a great prize.

Called this place to make an appointment because of all the great reviews. I am all about customer service and the receptionist that answered the phone was so rude that I hung up and decided to go else where. I recently switched insurance so I had few questions regarding co pay and etc. The receptionist cuts me off before I even finished with my questions. I then asked if he knows there would be a co pay… his response was… a sarcastic laugh then said «you should know better than me.» Very disappointing… I was really looking forward to check out this place based on all the other reviews.

Dr. Oku is by far the most patient and thorough optometrist I’ve ever met. He took his time to make sure you understand everything related to your eyes and actually listened to my concerns. He was really friendly and professional.
The staff was also helpful and courteous. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone in the SGV area.

Found this place on Unilocal.
Went in there and was a bit awkward at first what with the stairs taking my breath away haha? Rosa, the assistant, was very helpful in explaining the different type of lenses and add on you can choose for your eye wear. I’ve had the same pair of glasses for over 5 years and choosing a new one wasn’t easy but can’t go wrong with a woman’s touch, I went with the one she thought was most appealing to her, typical guy
So in all I spent less than my budget of $ 300
So I’m happy now I wait for the arrival of my new glasses

Ive been coming to see Dr. Oku for a few years, and every time… I am treated to excellent service. Dr. Oku is from Boyle Heights (so am I), and we have wonderful conversations about the neighborhood.

I found out about this place through Unilocal.I saw many positive reviews and being that I’m half Japanese and Dr. Oku is Japanese-​American, I gave this place a shot (gotta’ support my peoples lol). They also accept my insurance, so that’s a plus!
I came to get my eyes examined in December 2012. It was my first eye exam ever! I needed glasses for sure as my vision has been compromised by working in front of computers for so many years.
Dr. Oku is very professional and friendly. The whole process was swift and easy. We conversed about college and our Japanese background. He actually lives near me, too. Thought that was pretty neat. The staff are extra friendly and very helpful.
This place is nestled in a plaza in between Carrow’s restaurant and many little shops right by ELAC.
I’ve set up an appointment for this weekend for my annual eye exam. I’m looking forward to coming back again.

Everyone looks so fuzzy. Oh, I must need a new prescription.
So Dr. Oku has rave reviews on Unilocal and I make an appointment so he can look at my sad little eyes. The Mr. had not been to a check-​up in years so I brought him too. The exam itself was no big deal, nothing unusual. I did need a new stronger prescrition as I suspected.
The real reason to come here is Dr. Oku who is the coolest guy in Monterey Park. Seriously. I sat there and chatted about all sorts of stuff. He’s so friendly and easy to talk to. Such a smart guy who does his job really well by the way. I only needed a slightly stronger prescription but it will be a little while longer before I need to wear glasses while driving and bifocals would not suit me. He knows his stuff.
Their selection of glasses wasn’t so great. I need something a little more hipster and vintage but otherwise the office is great!

My daughter and I’s first visit. We loved him. Very friendly. No awkward silence during visit. Explained everything thoroughly. Took his time. Great price. Will definitely be coming back.
Thanx Dr. Oku and team.