Address

300 West Portal Avenue San Francisco, CA 94127 On the corner of 14th and West Portal Avenue
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Store Hours

Mon
9:30am - 6:00pm
Tue
9:30am - 6:00pm
Wed
9:30am - 6:00pm
Thu
9:30am - 6:00pm
Fri
9:30am - 6:00pm
Sat
9:30am - 6:00pm
Sun
Closed

Contact Info

415-753-5517

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Site for Sore Eyes San Francisco West Portal exterior
Site for Sore Eyes San Francisco West Portal interior
Site for Sore Eyes San Francisco West Portal interior

Why choose Site for Sore Eyes San Francisco West Portal?

Site for Sore Eyes remains the preeminent retail optical brand name in the Bay Area, providing the best quality eyewear, accurate eye exams, and fast and courteous service from its sales staff and opticians. A combination of products and services like this is truly an exceptional value. Conveniently located at 300 West Portal Avenue (near 14th Ave.), our store is situated south of the Golden Gate Park and near Pine Lake Park – all within close proximity of Junipero Serra Blvd, Route 280/John F. Foran Freeway, and Route 1/19th Ave. And, for those customers who may worry about a language barrier, it should be noted that some of our employees speak Spanish and Tagalong. Whatever your eye care needs, the professionals at Site for Sore Eyes in San Francisco are here to help you.

Eye Services  San Francisco:

  • Eye Exams
  • Contact Fittings
  • Glasses Repair
  • Designer Frames
  • General Eye Care Treatment
  • Comprehensive Optometry
Specialty Services
Same-Day on select services
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Eye Exams & Affordable Eye Care in San Francisco West Portal

The Site for Sore Eyes store in San Francisco, CA offers a variety of eye care services and an extensive selection of eyeglasses and frames for adults and children. Convenient comprehensive eye exams are available onsite by Dr Aimee Vo, an Independent Doctor of Optometry. Eye exam appointments are easy to make and our store honors most insurance plans. Our comprehensive eye exams in San Francisco can provide glass lens or contact prescription that fits perfectly for your eyes. Our eye exams take about 30-40 minutes and are covered by most insurances. During the eye exam our professional optometrist will go over your eye care history to help find the right prescription. This store carries the latest and most complete collection of fashion eyewear and designer eyeglasses and sunglasses, ophthalmic lenses and contact lenses. Partnerships with leading frame manufacturers allows Site for Sore Eyes to offer the lowest prices in the Greater Bay Area, as well as access to special product previews. Its showroom carries thousands of frames and a great selection of specialty eyewear from such well-known brands as Ray Ban, Oakley, Prada, Calvin Klein, Coach, and many others.

Our Brands

We carry popular designer brands and the latest styles to fit your style and budget. Stop by your neighborhood Site for Sore Eyes location to view our complete collection.

  • Airlock
  • Anne Klein
  • Calvin Klein
  • Carolina Herrera
  • Christian Louboutin
  • Coach
  • Converse
  • Costa
  • Easy Clip
  • Easytwist
  • Flexon
  • Flexure
  • Gucci
  • Hackett
  • Inspira
  • John Varvatos
  • Kaenon
  • Kensie
  • Koali
  • Leon Max
  • Lightec
  • Maui Jim
  • Max Studio
  • Michael Ryen
  • Modo
  • Nike
  • Oakley®
  • OGA
  • Penguin
  • Prada
  • Prada Linea Rossa
  • Prodesign
  • Ray-Ban®
  • Scott Harris
  • Silhouette
  • Sophia Loren
  • Timex
  • Via Spiga
  • Zac Posen

Vision Plans We Accept

In most cases, we are able to bill your vision insurance provider directly, thereby saving you time and out-of-pocket expenses for whatever your visit was for: eyeglasses, eyewear, contact lenses, or eye exams. The plans we accept include:

  • Aetna
  • Avesis
  • Coast to Coast Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Health Net
  • March Vision Care
  • National Vision Administrators, L.L.C.
  • Optum Health Care
  • Principal
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Vision Plan of America

Don’t see your insurance listed? Call this store at 415-753-8511 to check for additional accepted insurance plans.

Use your FSA (flex spending account) and HSA (health savings account) funds on eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses!

About The Doctor: Aimee Vo Independent Doctor of Optometry at Site for Sore Eyes

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About the Doctor: Aimee Vo Independent Doctor of Optometry at Site for Sore Eyes

Aimee Vo, an Independent Doctor of Optometry. Vo is from San Jose, California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and then spent time living in the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux, the French wine country. Upon returning to the Bay Area, Vo attended the UC Berkeley School of Optometry for her doctorate degree, where she graduated with honors.

Vo has previously worked at the VA hospitals in both Los Angeles, CA and in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her clinical experience also includes community health clinics throughout Marin and Alameda County. As a glasses wearer since the age of 7, she feels a strong satisfaction in helping her patients attain and preserve their most important sense – clear, comfortable vision.

Vo is a foodie and loves exploring the great eats of the Bay Area. She enjoys long walks with friends, spending time with family, volunteering at church, and teaching her senior dog new tricks.

Eye Exams available by an Independent Doctor of Optometry conveniently located at Site for Sore Eyes. Site for Sore Eyes does not employ the optometrist nor do they provide eye exams.

*On purchase of frames from a group of select designer brands with single-vision CR-39 plastic lenses. Inventory will vary by location. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details. Offer expires 08/31/25. Offer valid on purchase of eligible supply quantities of ACUVUE® branded contact lenses at participating retail locations from 01/01/2025 - 06/30/2025. See full terms and conditions at MyAcuvueRewards.com and complete online reward form within 60 days of purchase. [AS102411 2024PP17556] ^Offer valid on purchase of eligible supply quantities of ACUVUE® branded contact lenses at participating retail locations from 01/01/2025 - 06/30/2025. See full terms and conditions at MyAcuvueRewards.com and complete online reward form within 60 days of purchase. [AS102410 2024PP17554]