Derek M Mead, OD

Dr. Mead is the best. Been going to him for 10 years. Very thorough exams.

I’ve seen Dr. Mead 2 years in a row for my optometry needs since moving to San Antonio. I was so impressed with his practice that my husband is also a patient and I have referred him to many friends.
One of the things I like about Dr Mead is that he spends adequate time with me and answers all of my (many) questions. He gave me options and explained each fully.
His staff was kind, attentive, and I was able to get an appointment right away. His office is open early, late, and every day of the week.
He accepted my insurance and I felt I got more than my money’s worth and more than my insurance probably compensated for.
When I told him that my husband was about to have eye surgery to correct one eye to see up close and one to see distance, he offered to fit him with contacts that do the same thing, to be sure that he would like the effects of the surgery. Not only was it a great idea not suggested by the surgeon, it turned out to be a better option for my husband as his prescription has been changing each year. It will be easier to manage his situation with contacts as opposed to the expensive surgery.
Dr Mead gave us lots of options: glasses, contacts, blended vision contacts, colored contacts — you name it. When things didn’t feel right or fit right, he kept tweaking things until it was perfect.
I can’t say enough things about his practice… But last, not least — he’s a really nice person.

First time visit. Well let me explain we came in last week on a Saturday but even after calling and confirming our appointment and that they take my insurance when we came in they informed me that the Dr. That was in and I had an appointment with doesn’t take my insurance I would have to come back. Now I’m back for my 5:20 appointment and I just got called back at 5:41, we got there early 5:10 to respect their schedule. Let’s see how the exams go to finish the review. Not starting off well for the scheduling and confidence in the staff. Exam was ok but only option is to get eyes dialated no optimap machine.

I have been a patient of Dr. Mead for 3 years now. And before I moved from California I was his patient as well. So altogether almost 6 years. I immediately sought him out as soon as I got back in town. He is the only doctor that I recommend to anybody that is looking for an optometrist. Not only is he highly qualified, he has very gracious «bedside» manners (chairside?) :) He is always concerned with his patients previous history and future goals for their vision health. He has very reasonable hours, so I have never had a problem getting in to get an appointment, not even right before school starts when there is always a flood of other patients coming in. Even when I had an emergency with my eyes and not a regular check up appointment, he got me in very quickly and took care of my eye allergies quickly.

Dr. Mead was very professional and quick — the two most important things to me! He listened to my concerns, checked my eyes, and wrote the necessary prescriptions for my contact lenses and glasses. He was spot-​on and I can see perfectly again! I also love that Dr. Mead’s staff got me a same-​day appointment.

The best service and exams– fast and friendly and never make you wait past your scheduled appt time. We drive across town just for Dr. Mead.

Let me just say, I live close to downtown and I drive to 281 and 1604 just to see Dr Mead. He’s the best.
Side note: the Visionworks next door has the best selection of frames for any vision chain.

I have been going to Dr. Mead for three years now. I enjoy going here. I live on Canyon Lake and there are people much more convenient for me but I am always happy with my visits so I keep going.
*The Staff are very helpful and nice. There is always someone new but they are very knowledgeable and quick with service. I am guessing he hires young people going through school because they are always studying. I like that! It shows that he is someone who cares about others.
*The Doc always remembers me even though I only see him once a year. Pretty impressive. He will chat with you and get the visit done very promptly. He is also very helpful when it comes to purchasing what you need and he helps you figure it out with a cost effective advice. This is very respectful in the medical field.
*His prices are right in-​line with everyone else. He is not the cheapest or the most expensive. This is nothing bad on him but I have never figured out how docs can charge so much for a quick visit for a contact RX. You already have my prescription and nothing changes much and you already diagnosed my astigmatism so you don’t have to re-​diagnose that. Whys do I get charged like a new patient every year? Just wondering. Everyone does it.
He is a great Doc and has a great practice. I highly recommend him!

I have never been seen so quickly at the eye doctor before visiting Dr. Mead’s office. His staff was super helpful and outgoing, which was a nice change from the office I used to visit. Dr. Mead was able to explain issues I’ve been having with my vision that another doctor had missed completely and let me know how to remedy the problem.
It doesn’t hurt that he’s also super goodlooking. :) I will definitely be returning.