Kurata Eyecare Center

Los Angeles, United States

4.8

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 213-617-2020
Website:
www.kurataeyecare.com
Address:
200 S San Pedro St Ste B, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Little Tokyo, Downtown
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
860 ftMontebello
0.2 miLittle Tokyo/Arts District
0.4 miMetro 70, 78
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Parking
Garage, Street, Validated
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
By Appointment Only
No
Accepts Insurance
Yes

Today

Today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Los Angeles) 16:19 Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Kurata EyeCare Center provides comprehensive and personalized eye examinations for patients of all ages! We also provide contact lens fittings, complete glasses, treatment of minor eye injuries & diseases, and glaucoma detection, treatment & management.

Not only do we specialize in unique eyewear, including Asian fit frames, we also present patients with a wide range of options and recommendations from lens treatments to contact lenses that compliment your lifestyle.

We carry both boutique and designer frames lines such as Anne et Valentin, ic! berlin, Salt, Bevel, Gucci, Prada, Ray Ban, 141, Seiko, Maui Jim and more!

Kurata Eyecare Center is proud to be a part of Little Tokyo and the greater Los Angeles area for over 28 years.

We are a multilingual office. Our friendly staff speaks Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese.

History

Established in 1986.

Kurata Eyecare Center is proud to be a part of Little Tokyo and the greater Los Angeles area. Not only are Dr. Kurata, Dr. Chin and their staff passionate about their patients, they are also passionate about serving their local community. This is demonstrated by a variety of outreach efforts they are actively involved in, such as participation in local health fairs and vision screening, collection of eyeglasses for the Lions Club, and involvement in the Care Harbor LA clinic and RAM (Remote Area Medical).

Meet the Business Owner

James K.

Business Owner

Dr. James K. Kurata was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Whittier College in 1977, he received a Bachelor of Science in Ocular Science and a Doctor of Optometry in 1984 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Dr. Kurata attributes his desire to pursue optometry to his older brothers: the oldest, an optometrist, and the second oldest, an ophthalmologist at East West Eye Institute, both with whom he maintains close, personal and professional relationships.

When he was younger, Dr. Kurata was an avid surfer and sports car enthusiast, participating in SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association) racing events. He still maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying woodworking and playing a round of golf with his wife, Kathy, a nationally ranked amateur golfer.

Dr. Kurata is currently a member of both the American Optometric Association and California Optometric Association.

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20 reviews of Kurata Eyecare Center

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Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Thank you Dr. Kurata! I came in for my annual Check up… The staff is wonderful and great service…
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
A great place to get glasses and a great place to get them fixed. I’m glad I stumbled upon Kurata, i’ll be a customer now for life.
Place rating: 5
West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Have been to countless eye doctors and after my first visit with Dr. Kurata, I cannot go anywhere else.
The doctor and staffs really care and is passionate about their job. They have gone above and beyond to take care of me.
Thank you so much for taking care of me and my eyes :)
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I live downtown and have been having trouble finding a good eye doctor, for years actually. I have insurance and Dr Kurata is one of the listed doctors in my network. Everything was so professional and easy from the time I booked my appt, to when I rescheduled last minute, to the actual exam. Dr Kurata fixed my botched prescription within minutes of meeting and I haven’t seen this clear since I can remember! I highly recommend this office! The staff are a reflection of his friendly professionalism as well!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
the BEST customer service of any eyewear shop or optometrist in Los Angeles. They worked with my obsessiveness to find the perfect pair of glasses and after ordering in a few pair we found a fit. Really patient and welcoming — I can’t wait for another pair! Thanks Kurata!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
The best optometrist experience ever. I moved to LA a few months ago and just looked for close optometrist and I really lucked out. Dr. Kurata and the entire staff is so warm and welcoming — it makes the entire experience enjoyable!
Place rating: 5
Mountain View, CA
The staff here is courteous and really goes above and beyond. I’ve been shopping around for a pair of glasses, and I’m so glad I got my glasses from here. I finally decided on a frame I found in a store in Vegas, but they didn’t accept vision insurance. I didn’t find the exact pair at Kurata, but since they carried the same brand, they said they could order it. I also wanted my glasses in a week and a half before I left to travel, and they rush ordered my glasses, which surprisingly arrived less than a week after my eye exam. In the past, I’ve felt like I’ve been ripped off by stores that seem to quote arbitrarily high prices for glasses, but the prices here seemed very reasonable. I definitely left a happy customer.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dr Kurata is fantastic. Very Professional staff. I have been going here for years! Clean and reliable! No up sell.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
My wife, son, and I have been coming here for several years to see Dr. Chin. She is great and always makes us feel welcomed and comfortable. The staff up front helped us pick out our glasses and was very helpful. Thanks!
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Simply the best accommodated us with same day appt, and took care of my boyfriends eye problem. Totally satisfied with dr and staff. Dont let the creepy surroundings fool you.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Kurata is a great optometrist! He is super accurate and found my husband’s correct prescription. My husband was prescribed the wrong one from other doctors for years! The office is clean and has a great selection of glasses and contacts. The staff is always very nice and helpful too! Love this place!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Thank you everyone at Kurata.
It was one of the nicest doctor visits I’ve ever had.
Place rating: 5
Woodland Hills, CA
Friendly staff, thorough doctors. Dr. Chin was great — explained very patiently and carefully what she was finding in her exam. They do everything quickly and professionally, would definitely recommend them.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Chin is awesome! I used to go to my optometrist out in the valley, who was great, but living downtown he is way too far. So happy I found someone else I trust nearby. They fit me in right before the new year (had to use up the FSA dollars) and Dr. Chin was very thorough and explained everything she was doing. A couple weeks later I ended up having an infection in my eye and it was so easy to get in to see her for some antibiotic drops, as well as for the follow-​ups. Highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Great selection of frames with nose pads or bridges from trendy eye wear lines.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I visited Dr. Kurata for my first ever eye exam based on recommendations from a couple of co-​workers that trust him with their vision care. I have to say I was very pleased with the entire process. From the initial paperwork, the prep work for the visit, the visit itself, and the follow-​up with my prescription, everything was handled quickly and professionally. Each person I interacted with in this office was very friendly.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Had a great experience coming here! Customer service was top notch and my contact and glasses exam was quick and professional. They didn’t push me to get extra exams that I didn’t need and actually listened to my input when it came to what kind of contacts I prefer and the degree I want (versus need) in my glasses.
Parking is a little annoying as you have to park in a garage that’s a walk away and you have to pay.
Place rating: 5
Stevenson Ranch, CA
My family and I love coming to get our glasses here! We drive all the way from Santa Clarita to get our glasses, and is is so worth it! We love the amazing customer service and the awesome selection of styles, colors, sizes, and brands! The owner is super friendly and even gave me sample contacts to try! My brother ordered a specific color and style and they delivered them all the was to his college in Texas! The young lady at the front, Nancy P., is always so helpful and sweet! She always takes her time and patience when I am looking for a specific frame. 10+ stars!
Place rating: 1
Los Angeles, CA
Came here during lunch hour at work after finding this place through my vision insurance website. Checked their website, seems very good with wide selection of brands of eyeglasses. Called them to make sure they validate parking, the guys says yes, park across from American Apparel and they will validate.
Went there to check out new glasses for myself and want to talk to them about LASIK since they offer a variety of laser eye surgery according to their website. As I walked in, I told them I wanted to check out their glasses especially the SALTS brand, and double check they validate parking. This woman then told me ‘yea if you buy something today or get an exam, we’ll validate your parking’. I let her know that this is my first time here and I intend to come back to buy new glasses but I would like to talk and browse my first time here, she said no validation. Parking is ridiculously expensive here and the fact that they tricked me to come in is unacceptable. I will not come back to this place again since their staff only seem to care about short term profits, and treat potential customer based on if they’ll throw money at them the first chance they got.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
My sister and I both come here. I ordered contact lenses through Chris by sending the prescription via email. Kurata Eyecare Center is very personable. The staff kept me informed as to when I can expect the lenses, and one of the employees contacted me that same day when they arrived.
Normally, I would have to do all the work of calling to see if it was ordered and if it was ready for pick up. Customer service here is exceptional.