I have always believed that success in business is tied to the ease of doing business with someone... That's a combination of customer service and quality delivery for the task at hand... This optical shop does craftsman level work on their classes... I recently no longer have need for my prescription so I took my favorite frames to them to exchange them for regular sunglass lenses of varying darkness and shade... Everything was delivered in timely manner for what I considered to be much more than a reasonable price... The people there are very friendly and pay attention to details... I'm recommending them whenever I can... read more

This fabulous business serves as a reminder of what we have lost with the chainstoreification of America. Steve and Carla are honest, experienced, organized, knowledgable, and fun to talk to. I have a pair of beloved plastic frames that both my optometrist's office and Walmart said could not get new lenses, due to age. I ordered some RayBan frames and took them and my prescription to Affordable Optics. Carla said, "I like the ones you're wearing better." I said "Me too!!!" and told her my tale of woe. She literally said, "Pffffft." They easily put new lenses in the old frames. I have since had two other pairs of glasses made by them--both with vintage frames. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. They really should be called Luxury Optics. read more

Dropped in to salvage a pair of prescription glasses. Arm broken off. They were able to take care of this while I waited. Gave significant more life to my eyeglasses. I will be back! read more

Great customer service from people who are knowledgable and clearly enjoy what they do. Always a pleasure to support local business owners. read more

Affordable Optics - Optometrists Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Steve and Carla Bartley, owners of Affordable Optics in Palm Desert, go above and beyond with their exceptional customer service! They have repaired two pairs of glasses for my husband and I and have refused to take any payment. Their generosity and professionalism are truly rare these days. Their knowledge of lenses--combined with their in-house lab and quick turnaround--are unmatched in the Coachella Valley. Thank you again, Steve and Carla, for your unparalleled service. We're so lucky to have Affordable Optics in our community! read more

So GRATEFUL to have find them. Very sweet nice couple and it's always nice to do busy with small local businesses owners. No big names with the BEST SERVICE... PLEASE CHECK THIS PLACE OUT I Re-lensed my Gucci glasses with them and WHAT SERVICE I brought off my glasses at 12:00 and they were ready SANE DAY SERVICE by 3:00 what better service could you need. In less than 3 hrs I have my glasses. Thank You so much read more

Had a great experience with Steve at Affordable Optics in Palm Desert. I needed some hardware for my Carrera's, and Steve had it handled quickly--all while keeping up a friendly conversation. Super professional and efficient! This will definitely be my go-to spot for repairs and lens tinting in the future. Thanks, Steve! Highly recommend. read more

Amazing customer service. I brought ny vintage Dior sunglasses in to be fixed. The frame was cracked. They sent them off to another company to have the frames fixed but sadly , that company ruined the frames for life . I was devastated. These glasses were my favorite glasses I've ever owned and I paid a small fortune for them at a vintage eyeglass shop in LA years ago. What they DID do was somehow find another pair of the exact same Cristian Dior vintage frames on line , bought them for me, and then replaced the lenses . I only paid for the lenses. These frames are in better condition than my last ones ever were . Couldn't be happier and the owners couldn't be kinder . :) read more

I highly recommend this business. Not only are they affordable, like their name says, they are friendly, helpful and quick. They have saved me when I had issues with my glasses, even glasses purchased elsewhere, numerous times. Thank you Affordable Optics! read more

Just a nice experience and affordable! Definitely will return! They are super friendly and made me smile... what a treat ! read more

They were so nice. Fixed my sunglasses and would not take any $ I highly recommend this business!

Steve was amazing! We are visiting from out of town and my daughter's glasses were missing a screw and her nose pad was previously super glued and had broken off. No only did Steve replace the screw, he took time to remove the dried super glue so he could replace my daughter's nose pad. He was patient and determined. My daughter's glasses are like new! Thank you Steve! We appreciate your time, kindness, and generosity. He did this at no cost to us! read more

Very nice people, and they were extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for glasses.

Just walked in to repair my Ray Ban sunglasses because the screw had fallen out of one of the hinges. Steve took the time to find the perfectly fitted screw and adjusted my glasses so that the legs were no longer loose, which was AWESOME!!! And then when I pulled out my wallet, they said I didn't owe them anything for that!!! I am NOT a regular customer...I'd never even been there before! I was blown away! I did throw some cash on the table because I wasn't comfortable with walking out without paying for his expertise...even if it was an easy fix...it was a valuable fix to me! Thank you and go support this store for all your optical needs!!!! read more

Fantastic customer service! I was in a hurry for new glasses on a Saturday when I discovered that the big chain place that advertises "glasses in an hour" no longer offers such service. A quick search landed me at Affordable Optics off El Paseo in PD. Steve, the owner, amazed me when he said he had my lenses and said he could have my new glasses ready in 15-20 minutes!!!! WOW! I was afraid of what this might cost but he also has many afforable frames in stock (hence the name of the business) and the cost was very reasonable. Thank you Steve! read more

Keep this place in mind for all of your optical needs. Steve, the owner, offers the best customer service I have ever experienced in the desert. A real gem read more

What a rare and wonderful business and people. They restored my computer glasses by removing a cloudy coating (which saved me from a world of trouble) and charged hardly anything. Think about how few great small businesses are left while you're trying to navigate the construction to get there. A tip -- approach from the Hwy 111 side -- nice store owners allow you to walk through to their back doors. If you go this year, you'll see what I mean. read more

I would give these people a 10 star rating. They are fantastic people, loving and really care about you. I broke my nose piece on the only eye glasses I have. I needed eye glasses now not in two or so weeks. They came to my rescue and hed me out of there in a new pair within moments. Love these people like I said. I will be telling everyone about them. read more

My parents don't have a Yelp account. This is from my dad: Steve is a master optician. He and Carla are great to work with and always go above and beyond to make sure that I'm satisfied. I found AO last year during the pandemic. I was having trouble with a pair of lenses that I had gotten elsewhere. Steve was able to quickly fix the problem on the spot. I came back this year for new lenses and frames and Steve and Carla again went out of their way to make sure that I was satisfied. I would highly recommend them for all your optical needs. Don L. read more

Small local family Business. Great prices and very fast turnaround on lenses. Thank you Steve and Carla for a great job!! read more

Affordable Optics - Family owned!! Steve and Carla - Optometrists Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Visiting Palm Springs area when my mother's glasses needed repair. Was referred to Affordable Optics and glad to have visited. The owner Steve was kind, thorough, and quick with the repair. Grateful for Steve's skilled workmanship. read more

While on vacation in CA we were in an automobile accident (rear-ended by a large truck while stopped at a traffic light.) My husband's glasses were damaged, and the folks at Affordable Optics were very helpful in fixing them right away. read more

Carla and Steve are awesome! Stopped in to get my sunglasses repair and they got me in and out in a jiffy. Great people.

Just arrived into town as a visitor and needed to get my Maui Jim's fixed as a screw came out and they were unwearable. Steve pleasantly found the appropriate screw, replaced it and tightened the other side all with a smile and charged me nothing. He was professional and very helpful, the basis for a solid business. He and his wife run a nice store that I'd recommend for your optical needs. read more

Excellent service and a great price for an emergency eyeglass repair. I notice that they also have great prices on eyeglasses. They are one of the few independent retailers remaining in the valley and deserve your support. read more

I needed to re-lens three pairs of designer frames with my new prescription, and checked around for prices at several different opticians. Carla and Steve, the owners of Affordable Optics, gave me the best price and did a great job. They are very experienced in every facet of making glasses, although they no longer produce the actual lenses themselves. I am very happy with my three "new" pairs of glasses. The progressive lenses line up perfectly for good focus whether reading, driving, or working on the computer. I highly recommend them. read more

Steve at Affordable Optics is the kind of pro that you don't find anymore. He fixed my extremely bent, very expensive, eyeglass frames (one of those stupid in-home accidents...). In fact, he even made them better than new! I trust Steve to do it all. Whether you need new frames and lenses, or want new lenses in the frames you already have and love, Steve is a master of his craft. He's second generation in the business. So lucky I found him! Thanks! read more

Steve was so great, he repaired my sunglasses and found that the previous person who had repaired them had done it incorrectly. It was quick and thorough and such great quality all while I waited. And I will most definitely come back here and purchase any eyeglasses I need whenever I am in Palm Springs. Family owned and operated, this is the real deal. read more

Thanks you both for getting the job done. Your team work and willingness to help is amazing. I love my eyewear, and the service you've provided twice now. read more

I got an amazing pair of glasses and the piece was soooo good. Carla and Steve are the nicest people and they really take time to help. I am severely myopic and they helped me get glasses that were light weight and they gave me a great warranty. I came in with an issue with a pair of glasses and while they were helping me with glasses I didn't even get from there they helped with my favorite pair. It is great to find a shop where customer service comes first. read more

Highly recommend Affordable Optics if you need replacement lenses. I discovered the store after several disappointing responses from area opticians that really only wanted to sell me expensive frames and "overloaded" lens packages. I found Steve and Carla to be honest, informative and provided excellent customer service. They provided me with updated Rx lenses for 2 pairs of eyeglasses and 2 pairs of sunglasses. Solid product . . . solid service. read more

I wanted a new prescription in vintage frames I owned. I first went to LensCrafters, who quoted $860 for progressive, transitions lenses, then offered 20% off, and when I balked, made it $590. I felt like I was haggling in some bazaar - no way to run a business! Pacific I luckily found Carla and Steve at Affordable Optics, who did the job for a reasonable, affordable price. I picked the glasses up today and they are perfect - lovely people to deal with, too. i Will return for my next new pair of glasses. read more

Great local business. Steve goes out of his way to take care of all your eyeglass needs. I needed glasses adjusted and he was more than willing to help. read more

Carla and Steve are wonderful people!! I came in here to get my sunglasses adjusted because they were too tight and after 2-3 adjustments they were perfect! They also adjusted my girlfriend's glasses as well. They are friendly and kind and I would not hesitate to come back here for future business when in the area! Thanks again! read more

Very nice doing doing business with Steve and Carla My Wife and I have been doing business with them a long time. We have never been disappointed. Very good Pricing and Quality workmanship. If you need eye wear go see them. They deserve 10 Stars!! read more

What a pleasure! Prompt,pleasant service... reasonable and professionally done! Good job! Our family optic shop from now on!

Very happy with the service I received at Affordable Optics, I would recommend them to everyone who needs new lenses. Good pricing and fast turnaround. I had 4 pairs of glasses done and they did a fantastic job. read more

I had a dozen things to take care of this morning, and my glasses kept falling off my face. I could keep them on only by lifting my chin high, which made me look outrageously arrogant. A friend told me Affordable Optics was nearby and that Steve could fix it for me. I was so thankful that Steve was there, that he seemed to use magic along with professional eyepiece manipulation, and that he was such a lovely person. I was back behind the wheel and checking off my TO DO list in no time. AO is a definite Keeper for my next pair of spectacles. I'll be back, Steve! read more

I have been using Affordable Optics for more than 10 years in the desert. They have a great selection of frames and can easily put your new prescription / sunglass lenses in frames you have bought elsewhere. They can often fill prescriptions while you wait and make most repairs immediately. I have recommended many people to them and all have been completely satisfied. Their prices are much less than the local eye doctors who can charge $500-$1,000 a pair. Lastly, I was in the optical/optometric business for 25 years and know exactly how fair and professional Affordable Optics is. The owners, Steve and Carla are longtime residents of the community. Highly recommended for emergency repairs and new eyewear. read more

Friendly local business folks. I say support our local business when they deliver great service. That is exactly what you will get from Carla and Steve. I bought my third pair of glasses at Affordable Optics two years ago. I thought that the frames needed a just little adjusting, but I got new nose pads and adjusting for no charge. My glasses are so much more comfortable. On top of that Steve adjusted and cleaned my wife's frames at no charge. All done while we had a friendly neighborly chat. We will be back when we need new glasses. Thank you both for great service. read more