Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Optometrists in San Francisco
Stamper Optometry has provided trusted eye care in San Francisco since 1913, combining a century of experience with cutting-edge technology. Our team of experienced doctors specializes in comprehensive eye examinations, treatment of complex vision conditions, and fitting specialty contact lenses for even the most challenging cases. We prioritize personalized service, dedicating time to explain diagnoses and solutions while offering an extensive selection of designer frames and lenses to suit diverse needs and budgets. With multilingual support in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Mandarin, we serve a wide community while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.Our commitment to innovation includes advanced Optomap Retinal Imaging for non-invasive, comprehensive eye health assessments. Generations of patients have relied on our expertise for conditions like keratoconus, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. We pride ourselves on solving difficult vision problems where other providers have failed, offering customized scleral RGP and hybrid lens solutions. This legacy of excellence, combined with a family-owned approach, continues to make us a local leader in optometric care.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Frames
Dry Eye Treatment
Keratoconus Care
Macular Degeneration Management
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
Optomap Retinal Imaging
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- We've served San Francisco continuously since 1913 with four generations of optometric expertise
- We offer the largest selection of specialty contact lenses in the Bay Area
- Our doctors have over 70 years combined experience in hard-to-fit lens applications
- We combine advanced technology like Optomap Retinal Imaging with personalized service
- We provide multilingual support in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Mandarin
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable doctors
Largest selection
Personalized approach
Quality care
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye examinations use the latest diagnostic tools including Optomap Retinal Imaging for non-invasive, wide-field retinal visualization. Doctors assess visual acuity, eye health, and systemic conditions through digital scans that detect potential issues without dilation. Annual checkups help maintain optimal vision while screening for conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. This preventative approach ensures early detection of ocular diseases while maintaining proper vision correction.
Specialty Contact Lenses
We specialize in fitting challenging cases including keratoconus, astigmatism, and dry eyes with customized scleral RGP and hybrid lenses. Our inventory includes over 70 years of collective fitting experience across disposable, bifocal, toric, and colored contacts. Doctors perform trial fittings to ensure optimal comfort and visual clarity, often allowing patients to take lenses home the same day. This expertise helps patients who previously failed contact lens attempts achieve successful vision correction.
Dry Eye Treatment
Our dry eye management combines advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans addressing tear production and quality issues. Services include digital meibomian gland evaluation, customized lubricant recommendations, and environmental management strategies. Doctors identify underlying causes like medication side effects or systemic conditions while offering solutions from artificial tears to specialized lid hygiene protocols. This systematic approach resolves discomfort while protecting long-term ocular health.
Keratoconus Management
Our specialized keratoconus treatment utilizes advanced diagnostic imaging to track corneal thinning progression and fit customized vision solutions. Doctors implement hybrid and scleral lenses that vault irregular corneas for improved visual acuity. Treatment plans incorporate regular monitoring and lifestyle recommendations to manage progression while maintaining functional vision. This approach often prevents surgical interventions through optimized non-invasive correction methods.
Designer Frames Selection
We offer one of the Bay Area's most extensive collections of prescription and sunglass frames ranging from luxury designer brands to budget-friendly options. Experienced stylists assist with frame selection based on facial geometry, prescription requirements, and lifestyle needs. Our inventory includes hard-to-find sizes and styles with expert lens customization services ensuring optimal vision correction in aesthetically pleasing eyewear.
People
Dr. Bruce Stamper OD
Optometrist
Third-generation optometrist with decades of experience in advanced contact lens fitting and complex vision correction. Committed to maintaining the family's century-long tradition of excellence in San Francisco eye care.
Dr. David Stamper OD
Optometrist
Doctor specializing in digital retinal imaging and management of ocular diseases. Brings contemporary diagnostic expertise to the fourth-generation family practice while upholding traditional service values.
Dr. Daniel Golden
Optometrist
Vision specialist focused on dry eye treatment and specialty lens applications. Combines extensive technical knowledge with personalized patient care to solve complex visual challenges.
Stacey Stamper
Practice Manager
Oversees daily operations and patient experience coordination, ensuring efficient service delivery while maintaining the practice's community-focused approach to eye care.
Questions
Do you offer appointments for urgent vision issues?
While we prioritize scheduled exams, we accommodate urgent vision concerns within our regular operating hours. Contact our office directly for immediate assistance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, checks, and flexible spending account (FSA) payments for eye care services and eyewear purchases.
Do you work with vision insurance plans?
We're in-network providers for most major vision insurance plans and offer assistance with claim processing and benefits explanation.
What makes your practice different from chain optical stores?
Our family-owned practice combines century-long expertise with personalized care, offering broader specialty lens availability and advanced diagnostic technology unavailable in typical retail settings.
Reviews (6)
Kelvin Preciado
Nov 15, 2021
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Been with them for over 20 years but now they are refusing me contact lenses that I need as an emergency before setting up my 2 year visit
Loraina Martinez
May 28, 2021
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I have been going to Stamper Optometry for about 5 years it has been the best care I have received. Im so happy a pretty pair of glasses led me to walk in. It is a little pricey compared to others such as Costco but the quality is incomparable. All staff has been amazing! Repairs have never been a problem.
Yangchen Dolkar
Mar 14, 2021
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Stamper texted me saying my prescription glasses are ready. I call them and confirm that I can come between 4:30-5pm to pick up my glasses and also fit it if it needs tightening/loosening. The answer was yes. I get there during that time and the young lady who comes to the entrance space asks me if I needed anything. I tell her that I am here to pick up my glasses and also might need to fit it if its loose. There was only 3 other customers in their big waiting room, all chairs empty and the lady tells me to step outside on the sidewalk and check my glasses and then come in if it needs fitting
William Reyes
Dec 09, 2020
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They charge a lot and their glass work is horrible 3 times and they couldn't even give me some working glasses
Roni Silverberg
Sep 07, 2020
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DR. DAVID STAMPER IS THE ONLY . . . I'll say it again . . . THE ONLY OPTOMETRIST I WOULD EVER EVER EVER SEE. He is tops. Don't even consider going anywhere else. The staff is phenomenal - thorough and efficient.
Amy W.
Aug 25, 2020
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I felt obligated to post when I saw the low star rating. I've been going to see Dr. Hansen at Stamper for years, and have had only positive experiences. They've worked with me to make sure my contacts are covered by insurance (since I have such poor vision), are on-time with appointments, and I've never felt rushed out the door.
