What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.87
Average wait time
4.70
Bedside manner
4.92
“Dr, Teresa and his crew Will take care of you like you are family. Communication, was easy, fast and reliable. ”
JOHN C.October 3, 2025
“Truly a pleasant experience. Staff were attentive, friendly and respectful. I left smiling, my mood completely brightened”
Faith B.August 6, 2025
About Dr. Theresa Chew
Dr. Theresa Chew is a native of San Francisco, California. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, and completed her undergraduate degree in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Dr. Chew earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1991.
After graduation, she returned to the Bay Area and practiced optometry in private practices until 1995, when she founded Crystal Clear Vision Center Optometry, Inc. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in Primary Care Optometry and Contact Lenses.
Dr. Chew enjoys many pets, including nine cats, two chinchillas, two finches, and numerous betta fish. She is a certified cake decorator and an avid crafter, with interests in jewelry design, garden design, rubber stamps, photography, and scrapbook design.
The practice features an on-site lab offering 1-hour service on glasses!
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Pacific University, Doctor of Optometry
Professional memberships
- American Optometric Association
- San Francisco Optometric Society
Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese (Cantonese)
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1265423131
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
4.70
Bedside manner
4.92
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Truly a pleasant experience. Staff were attentive, friendly and respectful. I left smiling, my mood completely brightened
August 6, 2025Faith B.Verified patient
Dr, Teresa and his crew Will take care of you like you are family. Communication, was easy, fast and reliable.
October 3, 2025JOHN C.Verified patient
Just a great experience - very friendly staff and Dr, very helpful, and very patient to answer all my questions too.
April 3, 2025Mohammadamin K.Verified patient
Very nice and friendly doctor, extremely quick process from check in to check out. Much appreciated!
July 12, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Theresa Chew was great to work with! She was polite and understanding and I appreciated her thoroughness during my visit.
February 5, 2024Surashree K.Verified patient
Highly recommend! Was having a bad day but their team was so friendly that my day turned better :)
March 8, 2025Carmela B.Verified patient
Love this optometrist office! Very efficient staff, everyone is so friendly and helpful, so glad I switched to Dr. Theresa!
March 7, 2022Dominic S.Verified patient
Dr. Chew is the best - very prompt, detailed, with A++ bedside manners. Charlotte is also the sweetest and cutest!
January 17, 2023Mary R.Verified patient
Easy to make an appointment. On time, quick, and easy
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
Dr. Chew is professional and welcoming, and provided a very thorough eye exam. I've found my new favorite eye doctor!
More than 1 year agoElizabeth C.Verified patient
Dr. Chew is kind and professional. Answered all my questions. I always appreciate her looking out for my vision.
More than 1 year agoHoward L.Verified patient
Very good experience. Dr. Chew was courteous and professional, answered my questions and made the exam a pleasure!
May 28, 2015Larry W.Verified patient
Very satisfied with my exam process, courteous and professional care, taking Covid-19 precautions into account..
More than 1 year agoLarry W.Verified patient
Great doctor, straight to the point. I was diagnosed within 30 seconds and double checked my vision for 20 mins.
May 2, 2019David H.Verified patient
Dr. Chew is very nice and professional. People at the front desk are super friendly. Will definitely recommend!!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I liked how they didn't push glasses on me, and promptly shared the prescription with me.
June 8, 2024Initials hidden
Theresa was Super efficient, which I appreciated. I was seen right away. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful
February 25, 2017Nikole M.Verified patient
Everyone at this office was very nice...friendly and professional. I will definitely come here again!
August 15, 2022Mary C.Verified patient
Great experience. Also, by far the cheapest from the other bay area ODs.
I will definitely be coming back
November 14, 2018Filip V.Verified patient
I thought the doctor and the staff were all very nice. She still saw me right away after I showed up late.
March 13, 2017Cloud G.Verified patient
Dr. Chew was excellent, would refer my family and friends to her and will continue to go back to her.
August 8, 2020Wendy L.Verified patient
waited for a bit, but not a problem. Dr. Chew was super sweet and accommodating. Great bedside manner.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Have been getting my yearly exam there for almost a decade, very satisfied with the service.
January 15, 2023Larry W.Verified patient
Very helpful and efficient staff. Dr. Chew was wonderful and thorough with my exam. Thank you!
October 20, 2022Randall F.Verified patient
She was very nice and casual. She was understanding of my needs and she spoke clearly and directly.
March 9, 2015Cloud G.Verified patient
Dr. Chew was wonderful! I had a very positive experience and highly recommend her services.
February 17, 2023Jared L.Verified patient
Very experienced treatment from a great professional. I look forward to the next appointment!
February 22, 2019Initials hidden
Good visit, all safety precautions in place, staff and Dr. were great and attentive. Thanks!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Wonderful doctor! So thorough & caring! Great office staff! Highly recommend!
November 18, 2023Dolores C.Verified patient
My significant other had a great experience and was impressed with the care she received.
More than 1 year agoAksel D.Verified patient
Been going here for years. She is a great doctor. And thorough. Whole staff is awesome.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was very straightforward and efficient, and I was in and out of the office quickly.
December 19, 2014Initials hidden
Very helpful, professional and friendly. Highly recommend!
October 22, 2024Donna Y.Verified patient
They were all very nice and friendly. Quick and efficient too! Will return!
April 8, 2023Andrew N.Verified patient
Been seeing Dr.Chew for 10+ years now! She’s extremely friendly and efficient.
December 19, 2021Jessica Y.Verified patient
Dr. Judy Chun was very efficient and thorough in performing my eye examination!
August 6, 2017Jason T.Verified patient
i've been a patient of dr. chew for many years... she's the best!
October 23, 2023Francis Alvaro N.Verified patient
I've been seeing Dr. Chew for many years and she is simply, the BEST!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was maybe the best eye doctor on the planet !! she really cares !!
November 20, 2014Joseph R.Verified patient
Highly recommend, professional and accommodating staff. Thank you!
March 31, 2023Initials hidden
Dr Chew and her staff are very attentive and polite. Everything was great!
July 25, 2019Maya C.Verified patient
Very nice doctor and staff. Followed COVID procedure well, very clean.
January 24, 2021Initials hidden
Very friendly! The staff were very patient and accommodating!
May 13, 2023Karen Y.Verified patient
It was great! They were friendly and accommodating.
April 10, 2024Shao Min C.Verified patient
Friendly and quick service. No problems with insurance.
More than 1 year agoAudrey M.Verified patient
Thank you for quickly helping me with eye exam and contacts ordering
January 14, 2018Olivia L.Verified patient
I had a quick, friendly experience with my eye and contacts exam!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I would recommend this provider to anyone, they are great!
September 16, 2022Isabella G.Verified patient
She is friendly, on time and on it! The staff is great too.
January 29, 2020Lorraine D.Verified patient
I’ve seen Dr. Chew for over 15 years. She is excellent.
December 5, 2020Peter Y.Verified patient
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Where is Dr. Theresa Chew's office located?
Dr. Theresa Chew's office is located at 781 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Theresa Chew?
Dr. Theresa Chew frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Emergency Visit, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Theresa Chew on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Theresa Chew speak?
Dr. Theresa Chew speaks English and Chinese (Cantonese).
How do patients rate Dr. Theresa Chew in reviews?
516 patients have reviewed Dr. Theresa Chew. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.7/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.