Dr. Leslie Miller, OD

Dr. Leslie Miller, OD

Optometrist
1513 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
4.81
“So happy I found this doctor! The office is open on Saturday which is a huge bonus for anyone who works M-F. The staff is so nice and helpful. The doctor is knowledgeable and kind (didn’t make me feel bad for asking dumb questions). He solved my issue quickly. High recommend!!!”
Mary V.October 18, 2025
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
91% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
96% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.81

Average wait time

4.78

Bedside manner

4.85
“So happy I found this doctor! The office is open on Saturday which is a huge bonus for anyone who works M-F. The staff is so nice and helpful. The doctor is knowledgeable and kind (didn’t make me feel bad for asking dumb questions). He solved my issue quickly. High recommend!!!”
Mary V.October 18, 2025
“Excellent optometrist! Took care of my situation immediately! Highly recommend the clinic for any vision related concerns.”
Rebecca N.May 28, 2025

About Dr. Leslie Miller

Disclaimer: Please read the following prior to making an appointment. Dr Miller requires a credit card on file with every appointment made. There is a $50.00 charge for all no shows or cancellations after 24 hours of making appointment. If rescheduled; we apply the charge toward the appointment Please verify your vision coverage. (VSP Commercial, Eyemed, Spectera or March Vision) Routine services such as eyeglasses and contact lenses cannot be billed under medical plans (ie: Aetna, BCBS, UHC etc) We can only bill medical conditions under those plans as long as deductible has been met. We DO NOT take Medi-cal or Medicare directly, even if Medi-cal is VSP we are not in network. Dr Miller requires retinal imaging on ALL patients. The charge rages from $45.00 privately or with qualifying medical history, depending on the insurance company. This is explained at time of visit Dr. Miller was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. After graduating from the Witwatersrand School of Optometry he worked in private practice in Johannesburg. Dr. Les Miller relocated to Philadelphia to complete a residency and earn his Doctorate of Optometry Degree in 1984 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. After moving to Southern California he founded OPTOMEYES in 1993. He takes tremendous pride in providing his patients with the highest level of care, whether he is writing a prescription, treating a medical condition or referring a patient for a surgical consultation. Dr. Miller chooses only to work with the most experienced surgeons who utilize the finest state of the art technology. Advising his valued patients for a variety of procedures and treatment options is important to him. He enjoys educating his patients of the benefits it provides whether it is a lifestyle choice, convenience or a medically necessary procedure. During his spare time Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his family and building and constructing just about anything.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Optometric Evaluation for Concussions
Pachymetry
Retina Consultation
Routine Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation

Office location

optomeyes / les miller, od inc
1513 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Salus University, Doctor of Optometry
  • Salus University (Residency)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hebrew
  • Afrikaans

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1467503987

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.78
Bedside manner
4.85
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Excellent optometrist! Took care of my situation immediately! Highly recommend the clinic for any vision related concerns.
Verified patient
Great vision exam! Very friendly staff, new / current exam equipment and the Dr. was very personable and informative.
Super easy to book and very friendly staff. Great eye doctor, very thorough and happy with my care
Verified patient
*From start to finish their experience and concern for my well being was clear. *Great exam, support, everything.
Fine experience. Got what I needed. Front office staff seems like they’re having a bad time. I don’t blame them.
Dr Miller is awesome! Best optometrist I have ever seen! Staff is professional and nice. Worth the visit!
Fantastic doctor and just overall a great experience. Cannot recommend enough!
Verified patient
I learned alot from him and he has the coolest glasses.
So happy I found this doctor! The office is open on Saturday which is a huge bonus for anyone who works M-F. The staff is so nice and helpful. The doctor is knowledgeable and kind (didn’t make me feel bad for asking dumb questions). He solved my issue quickly. High recommend!!!
Verified patient
Went for an eye exam, the doctor is good and efficient, no complaints w/ the actual treatment. Warning to others is that there is a surprise additional "required" eye imaging treatment that you are forced to do, and are charged for. Didn't like that this was not disclaimed to me in advance, and that I couldn't opt out - not great to be forced into something you didn't come for, and given the option of doing both or leaving without the treatment you came for. The review doesn't let me mention anything regarding charges, but yes you are charged more for it as well.
Verified patient
The Staff was very friendly. They explained the process effectively with great detail throughout, which gave me great comfort and confidence that I was in the right place. I would highly recommend all my friends to take the same journey I took to receive great care from this doctor office.
Very positive experience. Friendly, helpful staff, eye exam was efficiently handled, clear instructions. Dr. Miller was understanding, explained the results. Explained follow up and taking the next step.
Verified patient
Dr. Miller was so warm, knowledgeable, and efficient! The exam was easy and thorough (also thanks to the others in the office) and so was getting lenses afterwards. Never had such a great experience at the eye doctor and would highly recommend!
Verified patient
My recent visit started positively with a warm welcome from the front staff, easing my anxiety. However, this comfort quickly faded when I encountered the Dr. As a vet tech, I came prepared after suffering a painful eye injury, bringing my medication and expecting a thorough examination. Unfortunately, the Dr. barely acknowledged my medication and asked irrelevant questions. His abrasive demeanor, with loud commands to hold my eyes open, was distressing given my discomfort. He claimed to apply anesthetic but only used a fluorescent stain, performing rushed tests. When he concluded everything was "normal," I felt dismissed, receiving only a recommendatn for eye lubricant. My friend, who accompanied me, felt uncomfortable with his treatment. He offered vague advice about work and, despite my insistence, didn’t provide a work note. While the front staff was supportive, the Dr’s dismissive attitude left me feeling unheard. I advise others to tread carefully when considering this physician.
Dr. Miller is GREAT! He's not only personable but extremely competent. His assistant Jennifer made the experience for both my husband and I fun! I'd highly recommend this office!!!!!
Verified patient
Excellent from every aspect
Verified patient
I had an excellent experience with Dr.Miller today. He was thorough, attentive, and had a wonderful demeanor. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Wonderful, friendly specialist. Knowledgeable and professional. Same can be said of the staff. No waiting time, Very happy with the experience.
Verified patient
The lady at the front desk, friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and professional ,as well as the doctor,they worked as a effective team to get patients taken care of in a timely manner.
Great visit! Clean office, fast and efficient.
Verified patient
Great.
Great.
Dr Miller is the coolest!
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Excellent.
Very good!
I love this place!:-)
Very informative, professional.
Dr miller and his staff are stellar. From beginning to end, they took the time to explain my benefits and have a great eyewear selection! You will not be disappointed in the time Dr Miller takes to explain your conditions throughly!
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Dr. Leslie Miller's office is located at 1513 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Leslie Miller?

Dr. Leslie Miller frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Leslie Miller on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Leslie Miller speak?

Dr. Leslie Miller speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Afrikaans.

How do patients rate Dr. Leslie Miller in reviews?

54 patients have reviewed Dr. Leslie Miller. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.85/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.78/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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