Monarch Bay Optometry

I cannot say enough about Dr. Chris and her outstanding courtesy, understanding and care. I developed an eyelid infection and inflammation, and Dr. Chris went way beyond the box to help me deal with it. She was caring and asking about me via text and phone calls. I don't know where I would be right now. If it wasn't for her, she made my anxiety somehow easier, and in pain she knew, how to handle me she is a very direct and conscientious doctor. Christian was also amazing to put up with my complaint. I am not the easiest person as I was told because I am very straightforward and like answers like yesterday Dr. Chris you and I can't thank you enough for putting up with me until next time you have me over 1000,000 times thank you again

Dr. Lin and Mr. Marron are both super helpful and kind. Dr. Lin was super thorough in her exam and explained everything she did as she went, and spent a lot of time with me answering various questions I had. Wonderful experience overall - thank you!

I just had my first visit here with Doctor Kobayashi. I am happy to say that the great reviews are deserved. I have found my new eye doctor. She was thorough in testing and evaluating, straight forward and very personable. I look forward to trusting her with my vision.

I love this office. Cristian was SO helpful with me picking out my glasses/sunglasses. I never felt rushed and appreciated his input in choosing. Dr. Irene was very knowledgeable and I really appreciate the new technology this office uses during exams.

Both doctors are extremely kind, knowledgeable and attentive. I always feel very welcomed and well taken care of, highly recommend to anyone. The office is very comfortable and has very warm and friendly office staff. Very grateful for Monarch Bay Optometry!

I can't say enough good things about Monarch Bay Optometry . From the start to finish, they've treated me extremely well. I have severe dry eye issues and their remedies for it have been nothing short of miraculous. The staff there is first class and the Doctors are excellent.

I live in LA and drive here to get optometry services because of the quality of care, affordability and skills that these doctors have. Both Dr. Kobayashi and Dr Pennino are both really good at what they do and Christian, who runs the front desk is super accommodating. They have another facility near my home that I go to for regular visits, but this Dana Point location features IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment for dry eye. I have suffered from Meibomian gland dysfunction, styes and blepharitis (nasty as it sounds) for years without a solution. They introduced me to IPL and encouraged me to research what it is and if there were any places closer to me that could do it. I like that they didnt oversell or push it on me. There is ample research on IPL and I now know it works. The places in LA were so much more expensive and I found the staff to be pretty cold. No thank you. I have had so much relief from dry eye after only a couple of sessions. I look at the photos of myself prior to the treatment and I just looked dead in the eyes. I look and feel great now. I trust these people with my eyes and highly recommend it for any optometry services. Its also located in a nice outdoor shopping center that has a killer vegan joint (Eden), a Starbucks and other convenient places to grab a bite or coffee before or after a visit.

Today I had Dr Kris Kobayashi for the first time and I was very impressed! Knowledgeable of course but also answered questions I didn't know I had. Personable and funny too. I came away thinking about optometry school. At my age!! Ten thumbs up!