Downtown Optometry

12/20/2025

It is with mixed feelings that I announce the closure of my Downtown Stockton Office. Downtown Optometry has been an ongoing practice since the 1960s, when it was known as Dr. Layne's. I took over the practice in 1998 to better serve the population of South and East Stockton. At that time, there were minimal options downtown as most practices had migrated to the newer parts of Stockton in the North. In those days, families were less mobile, and public transportation, which was very close, was a primary option for many of my patients. Over the years, the practice has grown, and I now see my second and third generations of patients. However, I have always maintained two separate offices. My North Stockton office in Brookside will now become my only office. It is time! The population is more mobile, the economics of practice have changed, and maintaining two separate locations has become much more difficult. My staff and I look forward to seeing you in my North Stockton location,in Brookside. Although Downtown Optometry is retiring, its heart and spirit will live on as Stockton Optometry.
To all my Patients and families, have a wonderful holiday. My staff and I look forward to seeing you in the future.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the years of loyalty. It means the world to me.
Thank You,
Dr. David Benkle, Downtown Optometry

Stockton Optometry
David Benkle, OD
3555 Deer Park Dr. Suite 170
Stockton, CA 95219
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07/19/2020

Nice blog about our Dr Benkle..

Medical practices, especially optical, dental and chiropractic practices, have changed the way they see patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/07/2020

It seemed like a very long time but both our Location in Brookside and Downtown are back open and seeing patients full time. First I want to thank all of you who were understanding during the time were we closed . My staff and I did our best to handle all of the issues that came up as best we could. So thank you again.
Now that we are open We wanted to let you know that there are some things that are a little different.
First and foremost we take the safety of our patients and the staff very seriously. With that in mind here are some things you will notice when you come in.

1. All services are by appointment only. This is the only way we can manage the maximum safe amount of patients in the office at one time.
2. First you will notice we have installed plastic shields above our entire reception front desk.Every chair, surface and instrument is wiped down with FDA approved disenfectant every time it is used. All the staff including the doctor will be wearing masks at all times during patient interaction .We want you to feel confident that we are taking all precautions necessary to keep you and everyone in the office safe.
3. Every person entering the office will be asked to wear a Mask and answer some basic screening questions and have their temperature scanned with a thermometer. Anyone with a temperature above 100 degrees will be asked to reschedule their appointment. You must have a mask to enter the office. If you don’t have one we have a limited amount we will sell you at our cost for 2.00 dollars.
4. We ask that if you are over the age of 18 that you come to the office alone. Any children or adults that need to be accompanied can have one person with them. This helps us manage the amount of people in the office at one time.
5. The door is locked so you will just need to knock or even call and we will immediately open up for you. Again this is for everyone’s safety that we maintain social distance requirements and have the proper amount of people in the office at a time.
6. If you want we can deliver your glasses and contacts to you at curbside by just calling ahead so we can give you a convenient time.

We know this seems like a lot of extra work and it is for us too but we are interested in your safety and our safety so for the time being these rules were established. Thank you in advance for all your understanding. We really appreciate all of our family of patients.
On behalf of Dr. David Benkle and the staff of both Brookside Office and Downtown Optometry we want to thank you for continuing to let us care for all of your vision needs.

03/17/2020

UPDATE: Our office is supporting the CDC's recommendation for social distancing and the California Optometric Association's recommendation for suspending nonessential or non-urgent optometric care for 14 days. During this time, we are not scheduling routine exams. If you have an appointment already scheduled with us, we will reach out with any changes

12/22/2018

Another year with a great staff!! Thank you from the bottom of my Heart

10/31/2018

Happy Halloween from Downtown Optometry..

08/11/2017

Nicest staff and a great place to have a good exam.

12/10/2016

Our annual holiday lunch. Thank you to all my staff for their hard work throughout the year.👍

08/23/2014

Just a great place with lots of selection and not so many people pushing you buy things unless it would be helpful to you.

11/01/2013

Halloween 2013. Always a Treat😊

11/15/2010