Come to our first shop in Pasadena for the full collection of frames, library-inspired design, and heaps of books. Stay for the mural by Rafael López. It’s mighty hypnotizing.
Meet our top-notch optometrists
Our affiliated eye doctors combine best-in-class expertise with a relationship-driven, patient-first approach.
Dr. Michael Nguyen
Introduction
Dr. Michael Nguyen graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 2025. In addition to his optometry degree, he is currently completing a residency at UC Berkeley specializing in primary care and ocular disease. As a California native (fun fact: he graduated from Ontario High School), Dr. Nguyen is grateful to be practicing close to his hometown community.
Dr. Christine Nguyen-Tran
Introduction
Dr. Christine Nguyen-Tran is a state-licensed optometrist who graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) in 2021. Specializing in primary care optometry, Dr. Nguyen-Tran uses cutting-edge technology and clinical expertise to perform a comprehensive eye health exam—prescribing eyeglasses, fitting contact lenses, evaluating eye health, and more for patients ages 4 and up.
Dr. Michael Nguyen graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 2025. In addition to his optometry degree, he is currently completing a residency at UC Berkeley specializing in primary care and ocular disease. As a California native (fun fact: he graduated from Ontario High School), Dr. Nguyen is grateful to be practicing close to his hometown community.
Comprehensive exams starting at $85
We recommend an annual exam to help evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Plus, it gives you an opportunity to ask an expert optometrist any eye-related questions.
The well-known portion of an eye exam where you read from a chart of progressively shrinking letters until they're too small to see
The part of the exam that determines your prescription for corrective lenses (if you need them)
A screening for issues like glaucoma and cataracts, and for signs of other health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and more
A detailed image of the surface of your retina for the doctor to assess your eye health and check for conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachments (available at most locations for an additional $39)
Insurance, FSA, and HSA
Whether we’re in- or out-of-network with your carrier, you can use vision insurance to save at Warby Parker . (We accept FSA and HSA, too!)
Thankfully, no—we have newer methods for measuring intraocular pressure now.
It's best to have this information handy:
A list of any eye- or vision-related symptoms you're experiencing
An overview of your and your family's medical history
A list of medications you're taking (non-prescription medications included)
Your vision insurance information (if applicable)
Any questions you'd like to ask the eye doctor
You should also bring any corrective lenses you're currently using—glasses and contacts—and a pair of sunglasses to wear afterwards in case your eyes are dilated during your exam.
A comprehensive eye exam includes tests for visual acuity, refraction, and binocular vision, as well as a full ocular health assessment. A retinal exam may also be performed, sometimes requiring pupil dilation. Learn more about what to expect here.
We recommend getting an eye exam once a year to evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Other factors may influence how often you get an eye exam, including your age, whether you wear glasses or contacts, and if your medical history puts you at higher risk for eye diseases.
We're in-network with most major vision carriers, like UnitedHealthcare, Davis Vision, Superior Vision, and some VSP plans. For other plans, like EyeMed and Cigna, we often work as an out-of-network carrier. (Not all optometrists accept all insurance plans. We can only confirm your coverage details during your visit.)
Glasses and contacts prescriptions typically expire one to two years after the prescription was written. This time frame may vary depending on your state's regulations and the risk of your vision changing more quickly.
Recent Google reviews from Pasadena, CA
4.6 out of 5(208 reviews)
Harold D
February 26, 2026
5 out of 5
Great place to purchase a pair of glasses! Great customer service as well!
Response from Warby Parker
February 26, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Lori H
February 23, 2026
5 out of 5
Warby Parky has the BEST selection of eyewear with the MOST HELPFUL retail assistants! It is the only place we purchase our glasses.
Response from Warby Parker
February 23, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Meredith A
February 13, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience with a good assortment of frames and lenses.
Response from Warby Parker
February 13, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Anh V
February 12, 2026
1 out of 5
On January 31, 2026 I had my eye exam with Warby Parker (Pasadena location).
Prior to the exam, the technician gathered basic information and then took digital retinal images (six total). Then I had my eye exam with the Warby Parker doctor. The retinal images were not reviewed or discussed during the exam and I forgot to ask about them. That’s not how it should be done. At all of previous eye exams, my optometrist always review the retinal images with me regarding my eye health.
From the exam, the Warby Parker doctor said my vision hasn’t changed so my prescription will be the same. So they checked me out and I paid for the eye exam. I also placed my contacts order and paid for them too.
A few days later the contacts arrived in the mail and that’s when I discovered the contacts don’t match my current prescription (expired January 2026). Instead, they match the prescription from a 2020/2021. The new contacts I received is based off of an old prescription from 2020/2021 and not my most recent expired prescription (January 2026).
Warby Parker only has my contacts prescription from 2020/2021, which I had uploaded back then to order contacts from them. Since then the newer prescriptions that they have on record are for glasses.
It appears that from this eye exam with Warby Parker, they simply created a new prescription based off of my 2020/2021 prescription. All the numbers (lens power, etc.) are identical of my old prescription. Warby gave me an old and wrong prescription and the retinal imaging was never even discussed.
I’ve reached out to customer service and they are refusing to issue a refund even though they acknowledged the discrepancy in the prescription that was provided at the exam.
Response from Warby Parker
February 15, 2026
We are incredibly sorry to hear about your experience, Anh. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will absolutely pass your feedback along to our team. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to us at reviews@warbyparker.com
Chaloen N
February 12, 2026
5 out of 5
My favorite to buy glasses! I love all of my glasses I bought here, affordable price and best after service!!!!!
Response from Warby Parker
February 12, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Lizzi S
February 11, 2026
1 out of 5
The employee almost sent me the wrong style glasses and then sent them to the wrong address despite checking with me in the store. Now my glasses are stuck in my old apartment building and my current glasses are completely broken. They are sending me new ones but they give themselves two more weeks to do so.
Response from Warby Parker
February 12, 2026
We are incredibly sorry to hear about your experience, Lizzi. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will absolutely pass your feedback along to our team. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to us at reviews@warbyparker.com
Marco G
February 05, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience during my visit. The optometrist was super thorough and answered all of my questions. The person that helped me with selecting my frames was extremely helpful, patient and friendly. I’ll definitely go back!
Response from Warby Parker
February 05, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
James D
January 24, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience. Knowledgeable optometrist, great staff, and helpful all around.
Response from Warby Parker
January 25, 2026
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
Joshua M
January 24, 2026
5 out of 5
I was treated with the most professional and friendliest staff ever! Everyone greets you with a smile and they attend to your needs. The girl who helped me pick out my glasses was very attentive and listened to what I liked and didn’t like… I wish I could remember her name but she has like bob length blonde hair and she wore the Aviator style glasses
Response from Warby Parker
January 24, 2026
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
Seth G
January 24, 2026
5 out of 5
Great service - even through a complex return situation, Vanessa and the rest of the staff were very kind and helpful!
Response from Warby Parker
January 24, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Brian S
July 06, 2023
5 out of 5
Quick, friendly service. Eye exam was quick and informative. No pressure assistance with a knowledgeable staff. Good selection of glasses
Response from Warby Parker
August 17, 2023
We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with our team, Wayne! Thank you for sharing this review.
Deanna M
January 21, 2026
5 out of 5
I want to take this opportunity to highlight WP reps, Emma and Wesley, and their level of attentiveness and competence. Their exceptional skill-set turned what could have been a drawn-out visit into a standout experience. Emma and Wesley are the reason I continue to visit the Pasadena location rather than the Glendale store. Emma is an exceptional professional and a true expert. I am always excited when she is there, as she consistently goes above and beyond my expectations and makes the entire experience feel thoughtful, personal, and easy.
On 1/18/2026, Wesley immediately approached me to offer support and was professional, kind, and impressively efficient throughout the entire experience. He worked seamlessly to ensure everything was handled quickly and correctly, and I genuinely felt taken care of. Together, this team sets a very high standard for customer service.
Response from Warby Parker
January 21, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Daniella L
January 14, 2026
5 out of 5
Friendly and knowledgable service. Quick visit and left happy with my purchase.
Response from Warby Parker
January 15, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
James S
January 14, 2026
5 out of 5
Everyone was super helpful, neat and knowledgeable. Great experience and cost effective. Parking was easy in the building right behind ($1 2hr).
Response from Warby Parker
January 14, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Amanda V
January 10, 2026
5 out of 5
The attendants were very helpful and friendly. The person who checked me out really helped when we found the frames I have historically bought weren’t available.
Response from Warby Parker
January 10, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Jasmine C
January 10, 2026
5 out of 5
This is long overdue but I wanted to thank Athena for taking such great care of my mother during her visit to your store. My mother, a Spanish speaker, went into Warby for an eye exam and new glasses and was promptly cared for by your manager Athena. She helped book her exam and even helped with translating through the entire process, she went above and beyond what we would have expected. Thank you for being so warm, patient and kind, we need more people like you in this world.
Response from Warby Parker
January 10, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Karen D
January 06, 2026
5 out of 5
Zona was a very pleasant sales person. All the ladies at Warby Parker were nice and helpful. Great experience.
Response from Warby Parker
January 06, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Cassandra G
January 04, 2026
5 out of 5
Great customer service!
Response from Warby Parker
January 04, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Bridget B
January 02, 2026
5 out of 5
The service was extraordinary.
Response from Warby Parker
January 03, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Jairo M
December 31, 2025
5 out of 5
Store is well kept, clean and organized. The staff’s customer service is outstanding. They are very helpful, knowledgeable and make everything easy from beginning to end.
Response from Warby Parker
January 03, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Dan H
December 29, 2025
5 out of 5
Great staff that is very helpful throughout the shopping process. 100% recommend this store.
Response from Warby Parker
December 29, 2025
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Toni G
December 26, 2025
5 out of 5
Love the frame choices, service is excellent and I’ve been a repeat customer for years!
Response from Warby Parker
December 26, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Ron R
December 21, 2025
4 out of 5
Very good service
Response from Warby Parker
December 21, 2025
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Hans H
December 19, 2025
5 out of 5
My year-old son broke his glasses. Wesley From the Pasadena storewent above and beyond to make sure that my son had a pair of glasses to wear. I liked Warby Parker before this experience. I previously bought maybe 10 pairs of glasses there. Now I never want to buy glasses anywhere else.
Response from Warby Parker
December 19, 2025
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Alex E
December 17, 2025
5 out of 5
Very nice experience from start to finish. Pleasant staff meeting upon arrival. I was seen instantly for my eye exam appointment. Really nice and patient doctor. There was also a nice selection of glasses. Warby Parker really is a modern and fast optical experience!
Response from Warby Parker
December 17, 2025
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.