Cambridge Optometry

Cambridge Optometry is a full-service eye care practice located in the heart of Palo Alto, CA. Our practice has been serving the community for many years, and we are proud to announce that we will be moving to a new, larger facility on July 24, 2023. Our new location is just 300 feet away from our current office, at 2307 Birch Street. The new facility features more exam rooms, an increased selection of designer frames, and new ophthalmic equipment to better serve the needs of our patients.

Our practice is owned and operated by Benjamin Threlkeld, O.D. and Cindy Threlkeld, O.D. We are providers for VSP, EyeMed, and Medicare insurance plans, and our newly renovated, modern facility has state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care. Our dispensary has over 1000 designer frames to choose from, and we are conveniently located near Caltrain (California Avenue Station), Mollie Stone's, and the Palo Alto Post Office. We have great parking, and we always welcome new patients!

Our Doctors

Benjamin S. Threlkeld, O.D.

Dr. Ben Threlkeld has extensive experience in primary vision care, including comprehensive eye examinations, precision fitting of contact lenses and glasses, and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions and diseases. He has performed the annual vision screening for the 49ers professional football team and currently provides on-going eye care for the players and coaching staff. Dr. Threlkeld is also an expert in the pre- and post-operative care of refractive surgery patients, with a specialty in laser vision correction (with more than 10,000 LASIK cases to his credit).

Dr. Threlkeld was on the Clinical Faculty at UC Berkeley School of Optometry, where he taught in the Contact Lens and Primary Care clinics. He also regularly delivered lectures to practicing optometrists as part of the profession's continuing education program. Dr. Threlkeld is a member of the Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity (VOSH) organization, and also teaches an annual workshop on ocular anatomy for children in Oakland.

Cindy H. Threlkeld, O.D.

Dr. Cindy Threlkeld received her Doctor of Optometry degree from University of Houston College Optometry in 1999. She then completed her training in pediatric optometry at UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 2000, where she later served as a clinical instructor in the Infant-Toddler Clinic. Besides extensive experience in primary vision care, Dr. Threlkeld has years of experience performing vision screenings for children in schools in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. She was also involved in the National Eye Institute supported Vision In Preschoolers study.

Dr. Threlkeld has had opportunities to travel to Honduras with Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity (VOSH) and to Mexico with Flying Doctors to provide eye care to those who have great difficulty receiving eye care. She hopes to have more of such opportunities in the future.

Matthew P. Snider, O.D.

Dr. Matthew Snider has been with our practice for six years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. He completed his clinical rotations within the Portland VA and Tucson VA Healthcare Systems, in addition to a private practice in Broomfield, Colorado.

During his four years of optometric training, he received multiple awards and scholarships, including the Ming Pow Low PSSF award, the Robert B. Greer PSSF award, and the Marchon award for Excellence in Ophthalmic Optics and Practice Management. Dr. Snider grew up in Redwood City, and was a patient at Cambridge Optometry for many years.

Services We Provide

At Cambridge Optometry, we believe that yearly eye exams are essential to optimizing your vision

and maintaining your ocular health. During your eye exam, our doctors will evaluate your visual acuity, eye alignment, and eye teaming, as well as your overall eye health. We use the latest technology to diagnose and manage a wide range of eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

In addition to comprehensive eye exams, we also offer the following services:

• Precision fitting of contact lenses and glasses
• Pre- and post-operative care for refractive surgery patients
• Management of eye conditions and diseases
• A wide selection of designer frames and sunglasses
• Pediatric eye exams

To set up an appointment, please give us a call at 650.323.6772. We look forward to seeing you at our new location!