Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometry Partner in Sunnyvale, CA
Joy Optometry has been dedicated to vision care in Sunnyvale since 1981, combining decades of expertise with personalized service. Our team includes Dr. Joyce Kim, with over 40 years of local experience, and Dr. Elaina Chi, who brings 20+ years of specialized eye care knowledge. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools for comprehensive exams, including dry eye evaluation, contact lens fittings, and orthokeratology.Our optical selection features premium frames from titanium to plant-based materials, ensuring both functionality and style. Committed to community wellness, we offer flexible payment options and accept major vision insurance plans while maintaining a patient-first approach to eye health.
Services
Annual Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fitting
Orthokeratology
Progressive Lenses
Dry Eye Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in local eye care
- Our doctors specialize in orthokeratology and complex contact lens fittings
- We use advanced diagnostic technology for comprehensive eye evaluations
- Our optical team curates premium frames from sustainable materials
- We maintain VSP Premier Provider status for insurance convenience
Associations and certifications
- VSP Premier Provider
Services
Annual Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams include detailed patient history, visual acuity testing, and eye health evaluation. We use advanced diagnostic tools to assess vision needs and detect potential eye conditions. Patients receive personalized recommendations for corrective lenses or medical treatment based on their specific requirements.
Contact Lens Fitting
We specialize in fitting disposable soft lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and multifocal lenses. Our doctors also provide RGP lenses for keratoconus and high astigmatism. Each fitting includes proper handling instruction and follow-up care to ensure optimal comfort and vision correction.
Orthokeratology
Our certified doctors fit Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) lenses that reshape the cornea overnight. This non-surgical solution provides clear vision during waking hours without glasses or contacts. Ideal for active individuals and myopia control in children.
Progressive Lenses
We offer customized progressive lenses with advanced digital technology for seamless vision at all distances. Our lenses reduce peripheral distortion and improve binocular vision adaptation compared to traditional multifocals. Available with anti-reflective coatings for enhanced clarity.
Dry Eye Evaluation
Our dry eye assessment includes specialized testing and treatment options like Bruder heat compresses, HydroEye supplements, and TearCare procedures. We develop personalized management plans to address environmental, age-related, or medical causes of dry eye syndrome.
People
Dr. Joyce Y. Kim
Optometrist
Dr. Kim has served Sunnyvale's vision needs for over 40 years. A UC Berkeley graduate and Pacific University Doctor of Optometry, she combines clinical expertise with compassionate care. Active in community health initiatives, she enjoys golf and choral singing.
Dr. Elaina S. Chi
Optometrist
Dr. Chi brings 20+ years of experience in Sunnyvale's eye care. SUNY College of Optometry graduate with specialized training in CRT lenses. Passionate about myopia control, she balances clinical excellence with outdoor appreciation and creative writing pursuits.
Questions
How do I schedule an eye exam appointment?
Call us at 408-737-7007 or visit our website to schedule during our regular business hours Monday through Saturday.
What types of vision insurance do you accept?
We accept VSP insurance plans and work with most major vision insurance providers to maximize your benefits.
Do you offer emergency eye care services?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency care, we prioritize urgent eye concerns during regular business hours.
What payment methods are available?
We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and flexible spending account (FSA/HSA) payments for your convenience.
Are there special lenses for digital eye strain?
Yes, we offer Sync III lenses specifically designed to reduce digital eye strain from prolonged screen use.
Do you carry eco-friendly eyewear options?
Our optical collection includes frames made from plant-based resin and upcycled plastic materials.
Reviews (7)
Emmeline Y.
Sep 02, 2021
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I have difficulty making choices, and spent 30+min choosing my glasses, however the staff was not pushy at all, and were very friendly. Keep into consideration that they have to clean the glasses one by one afterwards due to covid!
Varvara K.
Mar 11, 2021
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Everything was fast and efficient! What a wonderful experience! Thank you, Joy optometry! Thank you, Caroline!
Ethyl M.
May 18, 2016
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I was put off by the high pressure sales tactics for supplements and other things I didn't want. It was clear that she considered me a loss as a patient, because I came in wanting only what the vision plan paid for. She did a test for macular degeneration and made me pay for it, even though it should have been covered by Medicare. She exaggerated the severity of the problem (I later saw an ophthalmologist for a better exam). I got glasses, and she was clearly annoyed that she couldn't up-sell me to pricier frames than the insurance covered. The glasses were terrible and gave me
Esenbek A.
Feb 17, 2016
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Very good place to check your vision and order new pair of glasses... BUT avoid buying frames from them, prices are unbelievably expensive. Frame that costs on amazon or even official web page only $180 they sell for almost $400, the one that costs $80, they sell for $200... so this is very disappointing, that is why I put 3 stars.
Manik H.
May 05, 2015
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Excellent and very professional eye-examinations, based on almost 30-year's experiences at the current clinic location.
K.-A. H.
Mar 16, 2015
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It was a wonderful experience for the first time. The staff and the physician were both very friendly. I hope to see more options for frames.
Christina P.
Feb 19, 2015
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It was my first time going here. They were very nice and did my eye exam. They were helpful with giving suggestions since I've never had glasses before.
