№ 01 Silver Lake Independent Eye Care & Frames

The eye doctor you'll actually look forward to.

An independent optical shop in Silver Lake. Eye exams that aren't rushed, frames you won't find at the chains, and care that actually feels personal.

Now welcoming new patients
★★★★★ 4.9 · 187 reviews
Glasses resting on an eye exam chart
Fig. 01 Vision testing through our most-loved frames
Comprehensive eye exams Independent designer frames Most insurance accepted Kids welcome from age 3 Open Tuesday through Saturday Comprehensive eye exams Independent designer frames Most insurance accepted Kids welcome from age 3 Open Tuesday through Saturday
What We Do

Friendly, comprehensive eye care

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Comprehensive Eye Exam

The thorough kind — not the 10-minute rush. Modern imaging, zero air puff, and we actually explain what we see.

45–60 min From $185
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Frame Styling

Independent designer and vintage frames you won't find at the big chains. Jenna will help you pick something that genuinely looks great.

30 min Always free
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Contact Lens Fitting

Daily disposables, multifocals, specialty lenses — we take the time to dial in the perfect fit. Includes follow-up.

60 min From $225
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Dry Eye Therapy

Modern treatment plans including IPL, meibomian gland expression, and lifestyle counseling. Real, lasting relief.

45 min From $295
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Kids' Eye Care

Welcoming environment for kids ages 3+. We make first eye exams fun and catch developmental issues early.

30–45 min From $145
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Vision Therapy

For binocular vision issues, post-concussion vision care, and reading difficulties. Often life-changing.

Varies Custom plan
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The Lookbook

A curated rotation of independent designer and vintage-inspired frames. Stop in to try on what's in store this season.

Tortoise acetate frames
Acetate Tortoise · Wide Independent designer · $385
Round metal frames
Metal Round Gold · Lightweight Japanese titanium · $420
Vintage browline frames
Vintage Browline · 1960s Limited stock · $295
Clear crystal round frames
Acetate Crystal Round · Subtle Translucent acetate · $295
Black acetate frames, side angle
Acetate Black · Classic Italian acetate · $325
Gold rimless cat-eye frames
Statement Gold Cat-Eye · Rimless Italian-made · $445
Cognac round acetate frames with botanical accent
Acetate Cognac Round · Bold Hand-polished · $410

A small sampling from our 200+ frame collection. Stock rotates seasonally — book a styling session with Jenna to see what's in store.

Curated frames on display at Eastside Eye Co.
Meet Dr. Chen

An eye doctor who treats you like a friend.

Dr. Mia Chen opened Eastside Eye Co. in 2017 with a simple idea: eye care could be so much better than the chain-store experience. She's a UC Berkeley Optometry grad who spent her early career at a high-volume practice and knew there had to be a different way.

The result is a practice where you actually get unhurried time with your doctor, where the frame selection is hand-picked rather than pulled from a corporate catalog, and where the words "this exam is going to take 8 minutes" never get said.

🎓 UC Berkeley Optometry
📅 Opened in 2017
😄 Genuinely friendly
🤝 Honest & thorough
🌳 Silver Lake local
Meet Our Team

Friendly faces, caring eyes

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Dr. Mia Chen, O.D.

Owner & Optometrist

UC Berkeley Optometry alumna who opened Eastside Eye Co. in 2017. Passionate about making eye care feel friendly, thorough, and never rushed. 👁️

8+ years caring for Eastside
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Jenna R.

Optician & Frame Stylist

A former fashion buyer turned optician who curates our entire frame collection. She's the secret weapon behind our amazing selection. ✨

⭐ Patient favorite
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Devon A.

Patient Coordinator

The voice you'll talk to when you call, the smile when you walk in. Devon makes scheduling and insurance paperwork feel surprisingly painless. 😊

Welcome desk
What Patients Say

From the Eastside community

★★★★★4.9 from 187+ Yelp reviews
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Insurance

Do we take your vision insurance?

Probably yes! We accept most major vision insurance plans, plus medical insurance for diagnostic exams. Pop your info in for a quick answer. 🎉

VSP EyeMed Spectera Davis Vision Anthem Blue View MetLife Vision Superior Vision + many more!

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Schedule your visit in under a minute

No phone tag. No "press 1 for…" menus. Just pick a time, and we'll see you soon. Easy as that. 😊

  • Instant confirmation by text and email
  • Easy rescheduling — no awkward phone calls
  • New patients always welcome (we're glad you're here!)
  • Most insurance plans accepted

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Available Tue–Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM.

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Where to find us

2438 Hyperion Avenue
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Give us a call(323) 555-0148
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When we're open

Tue–Fri · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun–Mon · Closed

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Kids welcome!

We see kids ages 3 and up
Patient experience designed for little ones

Haven't had an eye exam in a while?

That's totally okay! We get it. Most of our new patients say the same thing. Come on in for a friendly, thorough exam — no judgment, just great care.

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