Dr. Vandhana Sharda, OD

I've had two optometrists that I like at this practice. Met with Dr. Sharda due to convenience of scheduling. Wish I had not. Really unpleasant: Dismissive, irritable, critical. Measuring eye pressure has always very challenging for me. One prior OD offered a workaround with different equipment, and the last one was so extremely good at her job that I was able to do the evaluation. Dr. Sharda pushed, physically forced my eyelids open, scolded me, and ultimately said, "The data is going to be all over the place for this test. I'll have to redo it later when you are more relaxed", and she never did! A consultative conversation about an eye care decision I am considering really did not go well. She lectured me. She answered my questions brusquely and lectured me in a way that was narrowly focused and leading me to certain specific products. Said I would walk away with a pamphlet and a link, which I did not get. That day I booked a followup, but have since canceled. I'm going to an opthalmology practice in a different different medical system whose advice and customer care I can trust. I understand that this office is short staffed, that is common right now, and there will be some quality and time details to manage, but I strongly feel that patients should avoid Dr. Sharda if they can.