University Optometry
Est. 1971

University Optometry, your local Eye Care Specialists, serving all of your family’s vision care needs.

Our doctors Ratinoff, Yim, and Nguyen provides quality eye care services and vision care products in Palo Alto; we truly care about the health of your eyes, and offer local vision care to all family members. We are conveniently located near you in Palo Alto, California and service, Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.

University Optometry stocks Designer Frames and Sunglasses, Contact Lenses, and we offer Eye Exams, Emergency Treatment as well as the Management of Ocular Diseases.

The local Palo Alto Optometrist near you, offering you and your family top quality eye care delivered with unsurpassed customer service.

University Optometry accepts a number of Insurance plans to help cover the cost depending on your individual needs.

Meet Our Optometrists

Dennis E. Ratinoff, OD

Ann Nguyen, OD

Dr. Christine Yim

: University Optometry vision center:

725 University Avenue, Suite A
Palo Alto, California, 94301-2148

: Click to Schedule

: Call 650-666-2191

Read Our Patient Reviews

Our Patients Say it Best…

Clear and patient communication to answer questions, fast and efficient, and good help with selecting frames

2 weeks ago

- Nicholas H.

Christiana is perfect optometrist, thanks for her advice and service

7 months ago

- Danny Y.

These guys set me up with some new glasses which probably cured a headache problem I was having. Very thankful for their help.

10 months ago

- Greg C.

This place was awesome. I haven’t had my eyes checked in years. The staff were professional and polite. The doctor was extremely thorough and took the time to explain to me what was going on.

11 months ago

- Kathrine B.

Always friendly staff who explains everything clearly. Glad to have found this practice over a decade ago.

11 months ago

- Stacy K.

A friend referred me to University Optometry as I had a bad experience at another office who lacked customer service when picking out frames. I had my prescription in hand so I called University Optometry. They only allow appointments due to covid. When I arrived I called the number on the door and they welcomed me in. I was assisted by Bob Valdez for my styling. I told him I was doubled covered but didn’t want to spend a arm and a leg on frames. I also told him my face is wide so it’s hard to find eyeglasses that compliment me. He was able to show me different options In different price points and was updating me on my total out of pocket cost estimate as we went. I selected two pairs of glasses. One for computer work and a pair of prescription sunglasses. Once he wrote up my paperwork I thought we were done but he measured my face with the glasses and also marked where on the lenses my pupil is centered. I wish I would of sought this place out to begin with! It was well worth the 30 minute commute!

3 years ago

- Lexie Z.

I've had an awesome experience every time I've had an appointment. They're very quick and efficient with the examinations. Dr. Ratinoff also has the best dad jokes. I laugh every visit. Everyone here is patient and helpful when trying to find new frames. Recently, I lost my beloved frames and they took the time to help me hunt a pair down, even though it was no longer being manufactured! I was so thankful. Definitely recommend this business!

4 years ago

- Jessica M.

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Amazing Designer Brands At Our Palo Alto Optical

Our range of optical frames is extensive and full of world-famous designer brand names. Browse our Designer Frames page for more brands we carry.

What If...?

…your reading issues are an eye not aligning properly?
…your children’s learning difficulties are due to their sight?
…sudden variations in vision are other health problems?
…your child sitting so close to the TV is a vision problem?
…your vision issues are due to medications you are taking?

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul but they are also the windows to early detection of eye and systemic disease like; stroke, diabetes, etc.

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