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Dr Elman has had on optometric practice in Santa Monica since 1972. He moved his office from Pico Boulevard to its current location in 2001. Located in downtown Santa Monica on 7th St, 1 block west of Lincoln Blvd, between Broadway and Santa Monica Blvd, it is a short walk to the Third Street Promenade, the Santa Monica Place Mall, and restaurants, but close to the Lincoln Bl off ramp and on ramp to the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10). At this location Dr Elman offers a full array of optometric services and products. . For more information about the office location, including map, parking and other contact information click here, For information about services and products at Dr. Elman's office click here, 
Testimonials and Reviews
May 26,2006
Doctor Elman,
I just want to thank you for seeing and examining my brother Anthony's eyes yesterday.
You are so thorough and prefessional. You truly care about his sight. He has a rough time with his vision, and you are the first doctor to explain clearly what is the stroy with his eyes. I am so happy that he will be able to see better soon!
I can't thank you enough for all the effort you have put forth thus far, and just for caring.
Sincerely,
Rachel M
After reading Dr Elman's on-line articale All About Contact Lens Solutions Susan M wrote:
This morning, for the first time in many years I awoke to clear vision and no red eyes! I'm truly amazed and so grateful to you.
Contact lenses are a necessary luxury for me, my vision being so very poor. I am disabled and live on quite a bit less then $1,000 a month. That money needs to pay for rent, utilities, food, EVERYTHING! I lead a very solitary, no frills life and now to truly be able to enjoy the luxury of pain free, clear vision makes a difference I cannot explain.
Somebody was watching out for me the day I did a google search and found your article about contact solutions.
Thank you again. Without your help I would still be suffering. I feel so blessed and very much like I won the lottery.
From North Carolina and with great regard,
Susan
November 6, 2008
Dr. Elman,
Thank you so much for your service during my eye exam and contact lens fitting. Over my twelve years of wearing glasses and contacts, I can say with confidence that your service is the best.
As a law student and aspiring lawyer, I spend many hours a day reading and staring at a computer screen. Your professionalism and thorough examination was much appreciated, and I must say that I am seeing better now than I ever have. I could tell you really care about your client's vision and comfort, and it shows through your practice.
In a time where personal care and attention seems almost nonexistent, your thoroughness and attitude are a breath of fresh air.
Blessings,
Jonathan M
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John W. Elman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but has lived in California since age 13. He attended the University of California at Berkeley as an undergraduate and received his doctor of optometry degree (O.D.) from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1968. That year he became a Diplomat of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. He has been in private practice in Santa Monica, California, since 1972. He is a charter member of the Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association. In 1996 Dr. Elman completed the postgraduate Course in Ocular Therapy given by the University of California School of Optometry at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He also completed his preceptorship for therapeutics with the Jules Stein Eye Institute. By passing the examination in Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease given by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry in 1996 he became certified by the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry, and was among the first optometrists in California to receive a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry with TPA (Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent) certification. Dr. Elman has a special interest in how computer technology can enhance testing, medical record keeping, communication, and health delivery. Dr Elman created, writes articles, edits and is entirely responsible for all content in the 
