Yamada & Nishio Optometry

I wear contacts and glasses so I see an optometrist once a year. I saw Dr. Jill today and it was the best eye exam I have had. She was very through and the office had many machines that she used to check the health of my eyes — unlike some other eye exams I have had that have seemed rushed. She was nice and patiently answered all of my questions. The office has a good selection of frames. I was purchasing two glasses. One, I picked from the frames they had on hand. The other, I had pre-​selected online before the appointment and the staff ordered it for me since they didn’t have it on hand. They walked me through my benefits and showed me what everything cost. Overall, it was a great experience!

I used to be a patient of Dr. Yamada, the father, ten years ago and loved this office! He used to give me discounts since I paid cash and had no insurance. I recently needed reading glasses and went back to Dr. Yamada, the daughter. She is so personable, showed an interest in me as a person and was very thorough and good at her job. I would totally give 5 stars but…
The lady at the front desk is a sour puss. She opened ten minutes late, never smiled, never said hi, how are you. Even when I went back to pick up my glasses she was just as unfriendly. A smile goes a long way.

Tucked away behind a corner shopping center and a very busy intersection, you’ll find this little gem of an office. I had been a bad boy and gone in for quite some years but they still remembered me. C’mon, it’s me we are talking about here — what’s not to remember? :-) lol
This was a recommendation from my Dentist when I first moved to California years ago. Am I ever glad I decided to go! The staff here is just freaking #awesome from the apt making, the follow up, the actual visit. I don’t see Dr. Yamada anymore but his daughter has followed right in his footsteps. Personable, explains everything, and moves you through the process so quick you are left wondering when does the exam start?
For me it’s perfect. Not an overwhelming office where you have to pick a number to get seen or look through volumes of frames until you are just so overwhelmed you just «pick something» so you can get out of there.
I don’t think there’s much else I could say about the wonderful staff here except that I hope they keep up the good work. In a day and age when you definitely have choices, why else would I drive from Natomas to Florin Rd.

Dr. Yamadas (both) are really great, they have a great selection of glasses available to try on, and they are very knowledgeable about VSP insurance coverage, policieis, and issues.
Front desk ladies (the two I have encountered) have an attitude problem. It’s kind of a bummer, and the only reason for not giving this place 5 stars. If you go on Saturday, try dealing only with Mrs. Yamada (not one of the optometrists) who is usually working.

I have been going here for 10 years and this is an excellent place. Great selection of glasses. Great service. I have used both Jill and Dr. Nishio. They are friendly and have gone out of there way when my kid broke my glasses to replace. Highly recommend.

I finally found an AWESOME eye doctor. Dr. Nishio is great. I had spend way too much for glasses that gave me headaches and didn’t really help me. I picked up «readers» one day while in the 99 cent store and was using them. I was tired of having to carry them around and was told I could not get contacts BUT that was not true and Dr Nishio fixed me up. I love wearing them and because they are through my eye health is great too. I would recommend anyone to go see them. My daughter also sees him. THANKS

I look forward to coming to the eye doctor after switching to Dr. Nishio a couple years ago. The staff and doctors have been great every time I’ve gone and would definitely recommend them. My parents and sister also go here and have never had a complaint. I like their selection and have loved every pair of frames I got. When I wanted to try out contacts they were very accommodating and let me test them out for a week or so. Plus, they made sure I was able to put them in and take them out before I left, it can be kind of hard.

I can agree on the unfriendly receptionist. No smile, dead look. I love Dr. Yamada and Dr. Nishi though. Great and friendly
doctors. The only reason why I go back.

I have to disagree with all of these comments about the staff. Granted, the last time I came here was last year, but I do remember that the front desk was not rude at all. If anything, the woman behind the desk was patient and helpful.
Dr. Nishio examined me and I felt that he was an EXCELLENT optometrist that deserves five stars. He was extremely polite and patient with me while I was selecting my frames and was a very laid-​back guy to talk to. If for some reason you feel disappointed because you may not get Gary S Yamada, DON’T. Dr. Nishio is AWESOME.
The atmosphere of the whole office from the lobby to the examination room to the room where you select your frames is extremely clean and comfortable.
I look forward to scheduling an appointment with them again this week.

Horrible customer from the staff. Didn’t apologize for their mistakes. Talked to Jill. No good either. Defended their stupidity and had the nerve to insult me. I have recommended a lot of friends and family, now this is how they repay me… by being a bunch of jerks. Sorry this business is done. I am taking my business elsewhere. good riddance.

I do come to this optometrist office but I see Dr. Nishio, not Dr. Gary or Dr. Jill Yamada (the father and daughter team), so I can’t speak for those two Drs.
Dr. Nishio is an excellent optometrist. Thorough, and careful exams. He’s also pretty laid-​back and does not try to sell you stuff (glasses, contacts, extra exams, etc.) that other optometrists/​optical offices I have been to tend to do. He’s even saved me $ by figuring out the best way to utilize my insurance coverage.

Dr. Yamada and Dr. Nishio are GREAT! As for the office staff: BLAH: (
The two females are not friendly at all. They wont even crack a smile, nada, zilch!
They have absolutely NO personalities. I overheard one gal trash talk a patient who had just called to ask what she says a stupid question. I’ve worked in the medical field, I know there are some hard to deal with patients and I also know to have the manner to wait until the office is empty to talk trash about a patient. That office could potentially be one of South Sacramento’s best eye doctors, they just need new FO staff.

I have been going here since I was a Child. I grew up with Dr. Yamada and was surprised to find out that he was still around, since I am know grown with two kids.
This is a small practice but the most friendlest people and in a nice location as well, If I could I would recommend everyone here.
My new Doctor is Dr. Neshio who also works with Dr. Yamada and the rest of his Practice and he is much younger but so Spirited and well directive. What else can I say but 5 Star rating.

The hubs and I came her for the first time to get our eyes checked. It’s been yeaaaars since I’ve had my eyes re-​examined and purchased new glasses. So, suffice to say, I was dreading reading the infamous eye board and declaring «1» or «2» to the doctor.
Dr. Yamada puts me at ease once we arrived. You instantly gather that he is a friendly, generous, and easy going kind of guy that loves to engage with his patient’s. Also, he’s very much a family guy if that helps yah out.
Prices of the glasses are reasonable especially if you have great eyecare insurance. They do offer an array of glasses and even designer names such as Coach, Prada, Versace, Gucci, Bebe, and Michael Kors. As for sunglasses, they only have a tiny selection.
If you are looking for a great optometrist, check this place out!