Business Details
42 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Optometrists in Long Beach, CA
Tomlin Eye Care has been serving the Long Beach community since 1984 with comprehensive optometric services. Our practice combines personalized care with advanced technology to address diverse vision needs. Led by board-certified optometrists, we prioritize thorough eye health assessments and tailored vision correction solutions. Our team emphasizes patient education, ensuring clients understand their eye conditions and treatment options.We maintain partnerships with local specialists for co-management of complex cases like LASIK and cataract surgery. With over four decades of combined experience, our staff delivers compassionate care while staying current with industry advancements. We accept major vision insurance plans and offer flexible scheduling, including select Saturday hours, to accommodate patient needs.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
LASIK Consultations
Dry Eye Treatment
Pediatric Eye Care
Glaucoma Testing
Cataract Surgery
Emergency Eye Care
Vision Therapy
Frame Selection
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive eye exams tailored to individual needs
- Our team includes board-certified therapeutic optometrists
- We provide emergency eye care services for urgent conditions
- Our staff has over 40 years combined experience in optometry
- We accept major vision insurance plans and offer flexible hours
What people say
Thorough, professional, and very friendly
Wonderful gem in Long Beach
Excellent customer service
Knowledgeable and caring staff
Comprehensive eye exams
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams assess visual acuity, eye health, and systemic health indicators. Using advanced diagnostic equipment, we detect vision changes and eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The exam includes refractive error assessment and personalized recommendations for vision correction.
Contact Lenses
We offer customized contact lens fittings for various vision needs, including specialty lenses for astigmatism and presbyopia. Our optometrists evaluate eye shape and tear film quality to ensure optimal lens comfort. We provide training on proper insertion, removal, and care techniques for safe lens use.
LASIK Consultations
Our pre-operative LASIK evaluations determine surgical candidacy through corneal mapping and vision stability assessments. We coordinate with trusted local surgeons and provide post-operative care to monitor healing. The consultation includes detailed discussions about expected outcomes and potential risks.
Dry Eye Treatment
We develop personalized dry eye management plans using advanced diagnostic tools to identify underlying causes. Treatment options include prescription medications, punctal plugs, and lifestyle modifications. Our approach combines in-office therapies with at-home care routines for long-term symptom relief.
Pediatric Eye Care
Our child-friendly exams assess visual development and detect learning-related vision problems. We screen for common issues like amblyopia and strabismus using age-appropriate techniques. Early intervention helps ensure proper visual maturation and academic success through optimal vision health.
People
Dr. Luelinda Tomlin
Optometrist
Board-certified therapeutic optometrist with 40 years experience. Graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1984. Specializes in eye disease management and pre/post-operative care.
Dr. Justine Gonzalez
Optometrist
Therapeutic optometrist specializing in contact lens fittings and dry eye management. Graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2017 with expertise in medical eye care.
Michael Tomlin
Practice Manager
Marketing expert with corporate background. Oversees business operations and strategic growth initiatives. Brings practical business perspective to practice management.
Nilda
Optician
Certified optician with 11+ years experience. Specializes in frame selection and patient education. Focuses on helping patients achieve optimal vision correction through personalized eyewear solutions.
Karen
Insurance Specialist
Insurance department lead with 13+ years experience. Manages billing reconciliation and quality control. Ensures compliance with laboratory standards and insurance requirements.
Questions
What services does Tomlin Eye Care offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, LASIK consultations, dry eye treatment, pediatric eye care, and management of eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Do you accept vision insurance?
We work with major vision insurance providers and help patients maximize their benefits. Our staff assists with insurance verification and claims processing.
Are emergency eye appointments available?
Yes, we offer emergency eye care for conditions like foreign body removal, sudden vision changes, and eye infections during regular business hours.
What are your office hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and select Saturdays (1st and 3rd) 9am-1pm. We're closed Sundays and major holidays.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (562) 437-1276 during business hours or use our online scheduling system. We offer flexible appointment times to accommodate your schedule.
What should I bring to my eye exam?
Bring current glasses or contact lenses, insurance information, and a list of medications. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork.
