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    A Visual Affair

    4.2 (218 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

    Services - A Visual Affair

    Eye exams

    Eye testing and diagnosis

    Eyewear fitting

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    Retinal imaging

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    Devin M.

    I love going to A Visual Affair for all of my eye needs! Super friendly staff and so easy to get an appointment. Prices are very fair and straight forward.

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    25 days ago

    The team here is always timely, professional, and makes the experience easy! I appreciate the staff taking the time to answer my questions.

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    4 days ago

    Well run, professional office. I've had a good experience at a Visual Affair on both of my visits.

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    11 days ago

    Lovely, speedy experience. Dr. Zimmerman is warm and helpful! Whole team is kind and helpful!

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    1 day ago

    great doctor! very kind office staff. ronel helped me work through insurance, rebates, and everything I could do to decrease the price!

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    25 days ago

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    3 months ago

    Always a smooth and easy experience: the docs are competent and lovely, and you'll be in and out quickly!

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    2 months ago

    Very pleasant experience, and friendly staff. My appointment started on time, with no delay. Definitely recommend! .

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    3 months ago

    Great team. Great hospitality from Katie. Exam was quick and left seeing 20/20. Definitely go here for your eye exams!

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    2 months ago

    Great team. Very efficient and the doctor is very knowledgable and personable. Would recommend!

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    3 months ago

    I have been coming here for 3 years and always had a great experience from tge minute I walk in until I have my glasses in hand!

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    4 months ago

    Great experience! Been using for years. 10/10, highly recommend. Just do a quick eye exam and get my prescription updated every year.

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    3 months ago

    excellent service! Kind and thoughtful staff. My favorite eye doctor. Will return excep every year.

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    3 months ago

    always a pleasure getting my eye exams at A Visual Affair! love the selection of frames and the service!

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    1 year ago

    Dr Bindel has been my optometrist for 20 years. He takes time with you as a patient and has a competent staff. Great selection of frames.

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    Bindal and all of the staff are clearly devoted to professionalism, kindness, and educating their patients.

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    Stephen L Glasser, OD - Shared waiting room

    Stephen L Glasser, OD

    4.6(132 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
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    I have no issues with the quality of the examination or my in-person interactions with Dr. Glasser…read more(several appointments over many years). My issue is the way I was treated on my last visit by his assistant after it became apparent to her that I would not be buying frames or lenses from the practice. Her attitude immediately changed when I asked for a prescription. She stood up, went to ring up my copayment, and when she returned with the prescription she remained standing and was abrupt with me when I asked her to explain the change in my prescription, which was in a format I was not familiar with based on what I received in prior visits. I'm an educated person who wants to know how things work and what numbers actually mean, not merely to be told that "any qualified optician will understand" the prescription. I was made to feel stupid and like I was an imposition so I left and fed the prescription into ChatGPT which politely explained it to me, including how a progressive prescription can be translated into single vision distance and reading prescriptions, and what the numbers mean. AI was more polite and patient with me than the assistant. Despite having no issues with the doctor himself, I will not be returning to this practice in the future. The barriers between patients and medical information are evaporating due to AI. Doctors would be well advised to ensure that they and their staffs at least match the courtesy of ChatGPT. Update: In response to Dr. Glasser's comment, all I can say is that it would have taken his assistant less than a minute to sit down and politely explain to me the meaning of the numbers. Regardless of whether I'm dealing with an optometrist or a cardiologist, I take it upon myself to gain a thorough understanding of my heath, which is what ChatGPT provided and the assistant did not. If the doctor doesn't want to take constructive feedback on such a simple point, then I suppose that my decision to go elsewhere is the right one.

    Stay away. He made stupid jokes ("Do you drive? Well, don't drive in my neighborhood!") although I…read moresee well enough to drive (within the legal limit). Generally made me feel bad about myself. In the end, I paid $270 for an eye exam (twice what nearby places are charging) and the prescription was incorrect. I went to a cheaper nearby place and got the correct prescription, but it cost me several weeks of eyeglasses that give me headaches and dizziness.

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    Washington Eye Associates - Dr. John E. Lamothe

    Washington Eye Associates

    4.2(189 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
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    Great exam and nice staff!…read more I moved to DC during the pandemic and was fortunate enough to find them. They have been consistently applying safety procedures around the office and during the exam. The exam was great, very thorough and I got my contacts super quick!

    I've gone here before (good exp w Lamothe) but haven't had eye exam in at least two yrs . I called…read moreto make an appt and spoke w the office mgr/ receptionist. He had a flat affect and set a negative stage. I said I prob need more than a routine eye exam but was happy to start w that. He lmk that a dry eye test isn't covered by ins (which is fine) and not to expect that I could do both in one visit (also fine). He then said, the appt will be 15 min tops, so it's not a time to ask questions. I said, of course I want to be able to ask a couple questions, espec bc of eye irritation lately. He said, "I see your insurance is (x) and that only pays us like $60 per visit. We can't give patients longer than 15, we'd go out of business" (!) I couldn't believe it. The rudeness and the gall of mentioning my coverage resulted in poor profit for them. I suggested he NOT say those things to new or returning patients and he said he was trying to manage expectations, that patients "always complain" they want to be seen longer but it's not doable. Talk about poor patient relations/ customer service. I realize what the medical system is up against w insurance is rough, but never has a public-facing clinic employee been so dissuading about the care their provider provides. I can't NOT recommend this place enough; take your business to an office that will value it.

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    For Eyes

    For Eyes

    3.7(104 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Dr. Lee is very thorough, friendly and knowledgable! I went in for a routine check up and he…read moreexplained everything as he was doing the exam and asked me about my preferences when deciding on the final prescription. He even took a picture of my retina and explained the anatomy and what he was looking for. His staff at For Eyes is was also friendly and helpful when I needed to order a contact refill and new lenses for my glasses. Great experience! P.S. the office is updated and doesn't different than the photos posted here.

    This location is one of the few places that accepts DC Medicaid/Medicare…read more The staff that assisted me with making the appointment was phenomenal and super friendly. Unfortunately there is construction going on in the area, so it was difficult to spot the location, outside of the small flags on the exterior. Upon entering the store, we were immediately greeted, which I dug. However, I was less than pleased with the amount of people in the waiting area, which is why I chose to stand outside for the majority of the appointment/visit. I did notice that they closed/locked the door at a certain point-I'm assuming that was due to the amount of folk in the waiting room. My grandmother's appointment was scheduled for 10:40a, she may have been seen about 30 minutes after, and that is being generous. There was sanitizer available upon entry, and an area for someone to check temperatures; although, our temperatures were not checked. There were several walls of glasses available to try on, but it did not appear that they were sanitized in between customers. My grandmother saw Dr. Lee and she remarked that she really enjoys seeing him, as he is personable, and listens to her concerns. She also stated that she had a good experience with the staff.

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