Business Details
50 Years
experience
Berkeley Optometrists | Trusted Eye Care Services in Berkeley
Founded in 1976, Berkeley Optometric Group has been a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care services in Berkeley, California. Our team of UC Berkeley School of Optometry-trained doctors brings decades of combined experience in vision care, serving East Bay residents with personalized solutions. We specialize in contact lens fittings, retinal imaging, pediatric vision care, and low vision evaluations, supported by advanced diagnostic technology. Recognized by Checkbook Magazine with top ratings for optometric care, our practice combines clinical excellence with community engagement. We offer multilingual services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and other languages to better serve our diverse patient base.Our optometrists hold prestigious affiliations, including the American Academy of Optometry, and maintain active roles in optometric education and international outreach. We provide convenient on-site frame styling services with a wide selection of premium eyewear brands. Our commitment to accessibility extends to home visits and nursing facility examinations upon request. With flexible payment options and participation in major vision insurance plans, we ensure quality care remains accessible to all. Our doctors' extensive humanitarian work, including international eye care missions, reflects our dedication to community health beyond our Berkeley office.
Services
Contact Lens Fittings
Retinal Imaging
Eye Disease Treatment
Pediatric Vision Care
Sports Vision Services
Low Vision Evaluations
Home Visits
Frame Styling
Insurance Accepted
Multilingual Services
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of combined experience in optometric care
- Our team includes Checkbook Magazine's top-rated optometrists
- We provide multilingual services in 7 languages for better accessibility
- Our practice features advanced diagnostic technology like Optomap imaging
- We offer home visits and nursing facility examinations upon request
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Optometry
What people say
Highest ratings
Knowledgeable optometrists
Thorough exams
Personalized service
Multilingual support
Services
Contact Lens Fittings
Our optometrists specialize in comprehensive contact lens fittings for all vision needs. We offer customized solutions including specialty lenses for astigmatism and presbyopia. Patients receive thorough training on proper lens handling and care.
Retinal Imaging
We utilize Optomap scanning laser technology for detailed retinal examinations. This non-invasive imaging helps detect early signs of eye diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The quick, comfortable process provides immediate diagnostic results.
Pediatric Vision Care
Our practice provides specialized vision assessments for infants, toddlers, and children. We monitor developmental vision milestones and offer treatment for common childhood vision issues. The exam environment is designed to make young patients feel comfortable.
Low Vision Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with visual impairments that cannot be corrected through standard means. Our approach focuses on maximizing remaining vision through specialized optical devices and adaptive techniques.
Home Visits
For patients with mobility challenges, we offer home visit examinations upon request. Our team brings essential diagnostic equipment to provide comprehensive eye care in the comfort of patients' homes or nursing facilities.
People
Stephen R. Chun
Optometrist
Dr. Chun founded the practice in 1976 and has taught at UC Berkeley Optometry since 1982. He's a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and former president of the California State Board of Optometry.
Mark A. Fujikawa
Optometrist
Dr. Fujikawa co-founded the practice in 1976 and served as UC Berkeley's Young Optometrist of the Year in 1978. He has led international eye care missions through the Lions Club organization.
Rose K. Hoang
Optometrist
Dr. Hoang joined in 2020 after graduating with honors from Berkeley Optometry. She leads optometric service trips through See the Lord, providing care to underserved populations in rural Taiwan and California.
Questions
What services does Berkeley Optometric Group offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, retinal imaging, pediatric vision care, low vision evaluations, and home visits. Our optical department offers premium eyewear and frames.
Do you accept vision insurance?
We participate with VSP, Medicare, Medicaid, Eye-Med, and Blue Cross discount plans. Please contact our office to verify coverage for your specific insurance plan.
Are your optometrists accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients. You can schedule an appointment by calling 510-843-1228 or using our online patient portal at bit.ly/bogpatientportal.
Do you offer multilingual services?
Our staff speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese, Burmese, Swedish, and English to better serve our diverse patient community.
Can I get an eye exam for my child?
Yes, we specialize in pediatric vision care for infants, toddlers, and children with age-appropriate examination techniques in a child-friendly environment.
Do you offer home visits for patients?
We provide home and nursing facility examinations upon request for patients with mobility challenges or special needs.
Reviews (7)
Dang The Xuong
Jan 29, 2022
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Dr Hoang examination was thorough. Today I went and pick up my glass. I asked the technician whether she could put in some rubber pad for my current glass. She first said yes. When she comes back she said that will cost you $10. I paid close to $200 for just my glass lenses and co pay. I feel like the front desk people try to milk out as much as they can.
Alyssa Saldana
Nov 20, 2021
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Dr. Hoang and the whole team here helped me out when I had a corneal ulcer caused by an infection. The symptoms happened overnight and they were so helpful as to take me in last minute on the Saturday of Fourth of July weekend, and took excellent care of me with frequent check-ins and follow ups. Really amazing care and Ill be returning for continued eye care.
Sim Kallan
Mar 31, 2021
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SEEING IS BELIEVING!! I got my glasses here last week.... Best glasses I have had in at least 20 years. Don't underestimate how well you might see with the right glasses!
Melvin Mullings
Aug 14, 2019
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Found my new favorite optometric office. Came here because it was walking distance from my place. Dr. Fujikawa was excellent. Very thorough eye exam and was able to explain things to me others eye doctors didn't. Ying, who works in the front, was also great. Will definitely be back and highly recommend!
Katrina Gabelko
Oct 13, 2018
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My entire family has been to the practice/gotten glasses here at one time or another over the years. We have always been thoroughly pleased with the experience. The shop is small yet space is used extremely efficiently. The front office staff has always been extremely pleasant and accommodating. I have seen both Dr. Chun and Dr. Samii. I am so pleased with their expertise that, even though I now live in Minnesota, I try to coordinate trips home with my vision appointments. The eyewear selection and optical lab can accommodate my difficult prescription and suit my needs perfectly. I feel that every
Lorena Williams
Jul 02, 2018
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This was my first time to the optometrist in 2 years. And it was amazing. Dr. Chun is patient and explains everything very clearly. And Allan in the office was a pleasure. He helped me find the perfect glasses and even took his time to make sure all my measurements were correct. I cannot wait to receive them. Thanks!!!
Starz Kwan
Jun 23, 2018
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Terrible. Is it even believable that an optometry and eyeglass shop CANT help customers repair glasses. Women in the front made excuses on how they cant help with fixing my missing screw. My glasses were just missing a screw. If you ever need eyeglass or optometry help, just go down Shattuck for more.
