Optometry Care Santa Barbara
Optometry • Santa Barbara, CA
About
Optometry Care Santa Barbara is a small medical practice based in Santa Barbara, CA, offering optometry services including eye exams, eyewear supplements, and related patient resources. The practice operates from two addresses on State Street (1629 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101) and maintains an online presence at optometrycaresb.com. It emphasizes optometry care and related services (insurance, testimonials, supplements) and appears to have a very small team (1 employee listed). Contact numbers: (805) 569-2318 and (805) 569-0230. Notable web metrics show modest, localized traffic with high engagement (low bounce rate) and US-only reach.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Downtown Santa Barbara, corner of State & Valerio Street
Phone
(805) 569-2318
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MapQuest and Optix-now: Mixed ratings, with some platforms reporting scores based on dozens of reviews (Approximately 47 to 57 reviews across aggregated platforms)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and thorough optometrists (Dr. Burris and Dr. Santizo)
- Professional, sensitive, and educational approach to patient care
- Effective treatment of complex eye conditions and successful contact lens fittings
- Patient-centered focus on long-term eye health and preventative care
Common complaints
- Reports of rude, unfriendly, or unprofessional behavior from the front desk staff
- Occasional issues with appointment scheduling and administrative mismanagement
- Specific allegations of discriminatory or biased behavior by staff members
"OCSB is wonderful. Dr. Santizo performs a very thorough and HEALTH-conscious exam, and is an excellent teacher - explaining carefully how the eye works."
— Optometry Care Santa Barbara Testimonials page"Unfortunately, repeated interactions with the front desk have been consistently unfriendly and at times rude, which ultimately led me to change providers."
— MapQuest reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory Hosts Kids Day to Help Children See Clearly | News Channel 3-12 — Dec 22, 2025
- Maria Vasquez — Jun 15, 2026
- SEE Vision Care Attends the Santa Barbara Senior Expo - SEE International — Oct 30, 2025
- $100K Gift Helps Supports Vision Care in Goleta | News Channel 3-12 — Jun 23, 2026
- SEE Vision Care: 6th Annual Backpack Event in Santa Barbara - Know The Glow — Aug 26, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More optometry clinics in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Eyecare is a local ophthalmology practice in Santa Barbara, CA, offering comprehensive eye care for over 30 years. The clinic is led by Drs. Douglas, Nina, and Cailyn Katsev, with a small team and a focus on ophthalmology and optometry services. Key details: - Location: Santa Barbara, California - Services: Ophthalmology and optometry (vision care including cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye) - Contact: appointments@santabarbaraeyecare.com; phone numbers: (805) 451-8180, (805) 967-9990, (805) 883-3898 - Website: santabarbaraeyecare.com - Web presence: modest traffic with strong local focus (Top country: United States) If you’re seeking an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, this practice presents as a long-established local option with a small, stable team.
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