Opt Optometric

OPT Optometric is an optometrist in San Francisco, CA, located at 1415 Valencia St. The practice serves the Mission District with comprehensive eye exams, dry eye therapy, myopia control, and contact lens fittings. It also offers adult and senior eye exams, children's eye exams, diabetic eye exams, laser eye surgery consultations, eye disease diagnosis and management, and emergency eye care. The team curates a selection of brands for frames, lenses, and sunglasses, helping patients select eyewear that suits their personal style. The office operates Tuesday through Saturday, with hours varying by day, and is closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Dr. Philip Tawil leads the optometry team, having served San Francisco for many years. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, and a Doctor of Optometry from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Tawil completed a residency as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist at The Center for The Partially Sighted in Santa Monica and served as an adjunct faculty optometrist at Pacific University and the VA hospital in Portland, Oregon. In private practice for over seven years, he uses the latest technology to assess eye health, detect early onset of eye diseases, and determine corrective lens prescriptions. The team includes Alexa Joseph as Optical Manager, Mary Novie, Alex Gallegos Rodriguez, and Holly McKinzie as opticians, and Lou Tawil as a Super Optician. Contact lens exams involve checking tear film quality and measuring cornea curvature, surface condition, pupil size, and iris size to ensure a proper fit for various lens types, including soft daily disposables and rigid gas permeable lenses.

The office sits on Valencia Street, a short walk from the 24th Street/Mission BART Station. Nearby landmarks include Synergy School, which is very close to the office, and the Zaida T. Rodriguez Early Education School, located about 0.1 miles away. The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts and Juri Commons park are also within 0.1 miles, while Cesar Chavez Street is a main road nearby. A bike lock station is located in front of the office, and metered street parking is available for those arriving by car.

OPT Optometric holds a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. The practice combines clinical expertise with a personalized approach to vision care and eyewear selection in the heart of the Mission District.