Slaugh Pedersen & Associates Optometry

I love this optometrist. Their equipment is state of the art and I believe that there is no better care out there for your eyes. I got a great exam and a year later– so did my daughter. They tweaked my prescription and my eyes are happy! After trying on glasses everywhere from Palm Desert to Palm Springs to 29 Palms… I found some here that I love!

My first visit here was today and I had a great experience. I’ve required glasses and/​or contacts for over 20 years so I’ve seen many vision professionals.
The office waiting area was very clean and well maintained. It was nice with quite a lot of room to walk around and check out their frames.
The staff was courteous and professional as well as friendly. While I was searching for a pair of frames, an older gentleman walked in who said he wasn’t a patient there, but needed a repair of his eyeglasses. They quickly repaired them, cleaned them and ensured that every screw was tightened. He was very happy and it showed that even non-​paying customers get treated with the same amount of respect and care as paying customers.
Despite arriving 20 minutes early for my appointment, I only had to wait one minute! I work in healthcare so I understand having to wait, but this was great. My exam was performed and I was fitted for contacts and glasses. The optometrist was wonderful and even provided me with important information that was never told to me by any prior doctor in the past 20 years! I was very thankful for that. I received contact samples and was encouraged to see him in a week to ensure that they are working for me.
They have an amazing selection of frames from Gucci, Prada, Coach, Dolce and Gabbana and many other high end frames as well as great more affordable frames. I’m very pleased with my selection. They also have a good variety of contact lenses.
Overall, great experience from the atmosphere, staff courtesy, friendliness and professionalism as well as their products. I’d recommend this place to my friends and family! I can’t wait for my frames to arrive.
Edit: for those who don’t like the exam with the pupil dilation, they have a new eye scanner which photographs the many layers of your eye and it replaces the dilation and is much more convenient. My insurance didn’t cover it (not the company’s fault) but it was only $ 15. Just a side note for those interested.

What a awesome staff & very helpful ! It’s the only place in town I trust & know they do & try their best in helping with your options. .Been a customer for many years 30+ & would highly recommend. …did I mention what a great staff?

Another disabled veteran that I know had the misfortune of being sent to this place for exam /​glasses by the Veterans Administration. Charged the VA even more! The glasses were unsatisfactory but somewhat useful. Optometrists don’t have anything to do with «health» of eyes. They deal with vision. They attempt to correct vision problems, not eye problems.
More waste fraud and abuse. They probably wouldn’t be in Yucca Valley if they were any good /​reputable.

I have been going to this office for too many years to count and even though my favorite Optometrist there has retired, (Dr. Hayashida) I still remain at this office and now see Dr Strickland. The office has gotten pretty fancy and they do ask you to try machines that insurance does not pay for, but Dr Strickland always takes plenty of time to make sure all my questions and issues are addressed.
The office staff is always friendly and helpful so for the few bad reviews below, perhaps they had different expectations. I would have given five stars, but their selection of frames seem a bit on the expensive side.
My main concern is about the health of my eyes and I believe Dr Strickland has that concern too

I have always been extremely with our care until today. They «highly recommend» an exam my insurance doesn’t cover at an additional $ 15 per patient. I opted out for my children and went with the dilation option. Then came time to get their prescriptions. They wanted to charge me an additional $ 20 per child to give me their PD measurement that takes mere seconds to give. I feel like they are trying to force me to purchase glasses through them. Not only am I not buying glasses here but we will not return for exams either! They’ve lost three patients and a lot of referrals I will no longer be making!