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 | 	- I made an appointment with Dr. Velasco based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed.  How can someone get so excited about an optometrist?  Well, I've worn glasses since I was 8 years old and know from personal experience that not all optometrists are created equal . . . that is, some just hurry through the exam to get to the next patient, are brusque with answering questions, etc.
Dr. Velasco and her staff were friendly, patient and thorough.  I was happy that the doctor didn't rush through the exam, and they even took pictures of my eyeballs to track for future visits.  
I also ordered my frames onsite.  The frames are obviously a tad more expensive than ordering online or at Costco, but for me, glasses aren't just something that I wear for a fraction of the day.  I need glasses "all the time" and don't like contacts, so I have high criteria for frames: comfortable, durable, good quality and not $600 out the door.  I'm also picky AND indecisive (winning combo), so this means I need to try on LOTS of frames until I find something I really like. 
Don't get me wrong, I've bought glasses at Costco.  While I love Costco, I don't feel like their frames are of the greatest quality.  I've ordered at least three glasses from Costco, two of which have chipped within two months of ordering.  Or maybe not at least for someone like me that wears glasses from the moment I wake up until I go to sleep, for months on end.  (Of course, it also helped that my vision insurance covered much of the cost at iVision.)  
Anyhoo, I spent at least 2 hours trying on different frames.  The staff was awesome and never batted an eye, even though I'm sure most people would have been ready to strangle me at that point.  Two thumbs up for them!
I highly recommend Dr. Velasco and iFocus all around, and will be going back soon to get my prescription sunglasses!
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