The owner is extremely knowledgeable and wants to sell the best pair of sunglasses that you will actually use day to day. We went in wanting one pair and got two! We will definitely come back our next trip read more

Exceptional! Kind and quickly fixed the broken arm of my glasses. Reasonably priced.

While walking to the bank to use the ATM, I noticed a sign for sunglasses at Andrews Optical and decided to stop in since my wife and I had forgotten ours for a wedding weekend. I'm so glad I did! The two ladies there were incredibly helpful, finding us affordable sunglasses and even custom-fitting them to my ears. They were so friendly, sharing local tips and making the whole experience enjoyable. We were so grateful for their help and the warm welcome. If you're in Carlsbad, definitely check them out for your optical needs! read more

Andrews Optical - Polarized sun glasses - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Amazing service. Extremely knowledgeable. I have very powerful prescription so not all frames work. They navigated me through which ones to choose from. Walked me through all the lens options. Lenses hard to manufacture because of size but they do brilliantly. Best of any other I've been, by far. My entire family goes to Andrews Optical. read more

The service here is outstanding. I have been very happy with the selection, turn around time, and both pairs of prescription glasses I ordered here. I'm returning to order a 2nd pair of sunglasses. read more

When I moved to North County after 40 years in Palo Alto, I had a lot of work to do in finding new vendors for critical things. Find doctors and dentists. Locate urgent care facilities and hospitals. Figure out which grocery store was going to be my go-to. Find restaurants and car washes. You know the drill. I wear very complex eyeglasses. They have every kind of correction possible. Warby Parker won't even attempt them. A well-known chain of supposedly "discount" eyeglasses never succeeded in making them correctly, even after several attempts. Back in Palo Alto, I had stuck with the one optician I had found who was able to make my glasses well enough to please my doctors and me. There may have been others up there who could do it, but I didn't want to spend my life experimenting. I stuck with what worked. So when I developed an urgent need for a new pair of glasses, I thought about driving the 500 miles back to Palo Alto to have Robert make them for me, but I thought "No, North County is a very civilized place. There will be at least one optician here who can make your glasses right. You just have to find them." The first three places I tried did not measure up. Either bad customer service or bad workmanship. I use the glasses they made for me as emergency spares--one in my suitcase when I travel, another in the glove compartment of my car. But on the fourth try, I found Andrews Optical. They got it right. I decided to splurge and have them make me some sunglasses. Check. Then my wife, seeing my happiness with Andrews, had two pairs made, and is delighted with both of them. She cares much more about fashion than I do, and she is thrilled at the quality and diversity of the frames they have available. I like frames that don't break and don't fall of my nose. She likes frames that are beautiful. My wife will be having cataract surgery in a couple of months. She will of course need new glasses after that. I know she will get them at Andrews Optical. read more

I was in Casbad for a short COVID staycation and needed someone to insert my prescription lens in my new frames so that I could use my shades on the beach. Diane and Sara were so sweet. They switched my lens in under an hour and despite having to heat up the frames to get them in, they wouldn't charge me. Appreciate the friendly service and the great job!!! Thank you! read more

Andrews Optical - My new prescription shades just in time for the beach! - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Sandra the manager sets a positive tone that permeates the customer experience. She takes the time to fit glasses glass frames better than anyone I have ever gone to in the past. It's rare these days to find a combination of professional know how and friendly customer service. This shop also has the largest Maui Jim glasses I have ever seen. Visit this shop and you will leave satisfied and feel good about your frames fitting comfortably! read more

I am so happy with the customer care and attention I received while getting my prescriptions done at Andrews Optical. My prescription was for glasses / and sunglasses with strong prisms to correct double vision. I am so happy with both and I can finally see very clearly with absolutely no double vision at all! My order was finished sooner than expected which was great! The women who work here were so patient with me and helpful! Thank you! This will be my glasses place from this point forward. read more

I was in Carlsbad village & remembered my Sunglasses screw had fallen out recently. I was warmly greeted as I popped in to see if they had any replacement screws & luckily they were able to round one up. Thank you for your kind & speedy service! read more

I've been looking for a place to get new eyeglasses, saw this location when I was off the freeway, unfortunately they will not take any walk-ins. Would not even allow me to glance at the glasses to see if they carry the type of glasses I'm interested in. They don't do I testing there nor would they take a walk in without a current prescription. read more

I stopped in to Andrews Optical for a minor repair of my current eyeglasses. The lady working there went out of her way to help me, even though I didn't have an appointment and wasn't purchasing frames. She was so kind and professional. While I was there I noticed that they have an extensive collection of frames. They had so many different styles and options. Really cute frames!!! I will definitely be back, and would recommend this local business because of their friendly service and excellent collection of frames to choose from! read more

Don't look anywhere else for all your optical and sunglasses needs. They have the best customer service in house and on the phone. Thank you for hiring great people who actually care. read more

Thought I needed new sun glasses but when I went to Andrews Optical they were able to perfectly fix and fit my existing pair of sunglasses. Extremely fast service and didn't charge me anything. The next time I need anything optical I'll certainly go back. read more

I wear both contacts and glasses. I used my insurance benefits for my contacts since I wear them every day; but also wanted an updated pair of glasses that had a better style. While I really like my opthalmologist, his office doesn't have a great supply of frames, so when I heard about Andrews, I thought I'd check them out. When you walk in, you almost become claustrophobic because the shop is WALL to WALL frames. I'm not talking last year's going out of season frames, but current frames that are in colors and styles that are almost overwhelming. Thankfully, Diane and her team know how to help you make that critical decision; but with their prices (and coupons found in the Community Guide), hey why not get more than one pair? I made my selection, thanks to the help of Sandra, and chose a great Tory Burch pair that really complemented my face, coloring and style! They can do Care Credit, VSP, MES and just about any type of financing (deposit up front). I'm glad that I stopped in and will definitely be back for any future optical needs! read more

Just wanted to give Andrews optical a huge shout out. The people here were so kind to my today. I had gone to a glasses repair shop down the street and the man was cold and told me he couldn't help me at all. By chance I stumbled on this spot while walking back to my car. My mother, who is in the hospital, had broken the arm of her glasses and needed a fix until she could get new ones. Andrews stepped up immediately and helped me get these babies fixed right away. They were kind and very generous. I'll be returning her for all my glasses purchases and fixes. Thank you. read more

Support local, came in here to get my sunglasses adjusted, left with another pair! Great selection, great customer service, super friendly staff, and say hi to their 3 super friendly puppies behind the desk! read more

I totally recommend Andrews Optical to all my friends! When it comes to customer service, it's like shopping at Nordstrom. Andrews has so many brand names to choose from and from what I have found the price is lower or comparable to most doctors offices and other eyeglass/sunglass retailers. Not only that I love the fact that I can support our local small business owner, while getting the personalized customer service I demand. read more

Great selection of glasses and outstanding customer service. Bought a new pair of prescription Maui Jim sunglasses and had new prescription lenses placed in my old ray ban frames and old Maui Jim's. First set of lenses with a new prescription made me dizzy and nauseous. Got the prescription fixed and had Andrews Optical make a new set of sunglasses and regular glasses. Second set was perfect. No charge for the changes. Will come back when I need a new prescription lenses in the future. read more

The staff at Andrews really understand customer service. Their inventory is amazing and seem to provide something for everyone. Save time and increase your satisfaction. Use Andrews... read more

Andrews Optical has clearly calibrated its service and optical product to the highest level. I live in Arizona, but recently ordered my prescription sunglasses from Andrews Optical because they have a far better selection of frames than I could find in my local area. Sandra went above and beyond in taking my optical measurements. She anticipated my needs and provided excellent follow-up regarding the shipping details. Sandra's colleague, Sara, was also very gracious and accommodating in taking my calls and answering my questions. Sandra and Sara set the example for providing "world class service"! It's great to know that, even from a state away, I can find frames that I like and can trust the caring and service that I'll receive. I will continue to go to Andrews Optical for my future optical needs. Tracy R. read more

This place is fantastic!! They have an incredible selection of frames. I always try to find something a little different, and there were so many stylish options. Sara was so awesome (and patient), and incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend this shop for anyone! I could not be happier with my experience there!!! read more

Well-staffed with happy employees who seem too enjoy hunting with you for a perfect glasses frame for your face and coloring. Very large selection to choose from.The owner even came out and spoke to me and looked up my insurance info so I knew my coverage. Glasses were ready in a few days and I love 'um. read more

When I first purchased my glasses the optician did not measure correctly and I have progressive bifocals. So I have to tip my head up to see right in front of me. The owner refused to send them back and have them redone even though I know these people get one redo for free. The frames they sold me began flaking almost immediately.Then when the screw broke the owner was so cold and unhelpful I will never go back to this place. read more

Don't go to Andrews Optical, terrible service. I had a problem with an expensive pair of Persol's that I bought from them and was told that they would replace them. They admitted they were defective and told me it would not be a problem. I followed up 3 times and they kept stringing me along, telling me they had to submit something to the manufacturer. This is after I had spent no less than $3,000 on glasses with them, 3 pairs of Persol's, two pairs of Maui Jim's and another pair for my wife. Each pair required prescriptions so they were on average over $500 per pair and that's being conservative. Furthermore, my perscriptoin Maui Jim's are a little over a year old and the lenses are becoming cloudy, I'll have to replace them on my own dime. The last time I went in to enquire about exchanging my Perso's they were rude and acted like I was a nuisance. Sure, they are charming on first glance, that's what suckered me in, but once they have your money all bes are off! read more

Between my wife and I we have had 3 pairs of glasses made at Andrews, two of them had to be redone, and I now find that even after that, they are not accurate to the prescription. I have one pair of prescription glasses that I had 2 optometrists tell me didn't match my prescription, although that prescription was what the glasses were made as. When I went back to Andrews they claimed it was perfect. I since went to two other places that tested the glasses and everyone except Andrews is in agreement that one of the lenses is a step off. I also had a pair of reading glasses made at Andrews, and another pair at some online place. I had both of those tested by someone else, and the online pair matched the prescription they were supposed to be, the pair made by Andrews had one lens a step off. My wife gave up on her pair after Andrews was treating here like everything wrong with the glasses was her fault. Like other people hear said, they have an excellent section, but the lab work is just awful. And they don't stand behind their work. read more

Please dont go here. I tried to support the small business in my community but they ended up ripping me off. The lady sold me a pair of gunnar glasses but i couldnt adjust to the slight magnification. I went back to return them but she insist on getting me a pair without magnification. I figured, "wow, she's really going through the trouble of getting me what i want. i like this place!" When i got there for my new pair, she lied to me by telling these pairs are so much more expensive than my original and that she's doing me a favor by not charging me the difference. Turns out, my new gunnar glasses were $40 cheaper (i looked online). read more

Diane is great. I've been going to her for years, and been though I moved to the Bay area (where there are plenty of optical boutiques), I make special trips to see her when I come back to SD. She is friendly and knowledgable, has a great in-store selection, and can special order nearly everything. She makes an effort to get things done quickly and perfectly. My aunt drives down from LA when she needs new glasses, and Diane spends as much time as needed making sure she ends up with frames that flatter her face and accommodate her thick prescription. Highly recommend. read more

Professional, pleasant, great selection, fair prices , and at the beach. It's all good.

This is a really nice optical store. It has everything you could want in the search for a pair of glasses at reasonable prices. All brands available, bright, well organized and really nice and helpful people working there. I worked with Sandra and she couldn't of been more helpful and kind. She even replaced a nose pad on a pair of glasses for me. This is the place to go, hands down. read more

Nicest, best-stocked optometry shop I have ever been in. I saw a lot of specialty frames, including Oakley, which is a favorite sun-glass line of mine. They are open seven days a week, have glasses at every price range and owner is super nice. read more

They have a customer for life over here! I'm a first timer in the glasses club, so I was completely new to this experience. After researching local shops that took my insurance, I landed on Andrews Optical. From the moment I walked in,Sara helped me from start to finish. She really took her time to help me find the right glasses and didn't try to over sell me on anything. I ordered mine literally at the cut off of the end of the year, so I didn't expect my glasses to be on time... but they were! I was so pleased with my experience that my boyfriend ended up getting his glasses ordered from them as well! All the women in there are so helpful and just really nice people. If you are looking a shop with excellent customer service and an outstanding selection of glasses, Andrews Optical is for you. read more

I was recommended to Andrew's Optical by a friend about 5 years ago and have been loyal ever since. Diane has always been incredibly helpful and friendly. She always gets me out the door within my budget and with a pair of glasses I love (until I lose them of course!). This is a store with excellent community values and business integrity. I will continue to be a patron of Andrew's Optical and refer my friends to her (I have already and all of them have been stoked too!). Thank you Diane and team! read more

Very good selection of sunglasses (better than most competitors and/or doctor offices, but the prices are high for good quality. The owner is very nice. read more

On vacation in Carlsbad and my Oakley sunglasses broke. Popped in on the off chance that they could help and the salesperson went out of her way to see what she could do. While the fix was pretty easy she didn't have to help but in the end not only fixed them but didn't charge me a penny! read more

I love these 2 women, they carry every frame in the World and they are nice and fun as well as experts, I highly recommend them! Laurel Brooks read more

I have been coming here for 5years now and Im going to miss coming to this place when we move. The service is great and they give great discounts. The ladies are always sweet and the cute dog they have around is such absolutely adorable :) read more

My wife and I shop Andrews Optical and find that the service is top-notch and that their selection is excellent. I noticed that they stock quality inventory and that they accomodate a price range from the lower budget to fancy-schmancy (you get what you pay for). The customer service is top-notch, and these guys are experts. We have never been disappointed. read more

Overall, very big selection and great service. Highly recommend. I bought my first pair of prescription sunglasses here, and I am so happy with the purchase! Diane was extremely helpful in choosing a pair and outlining all of the different options and costs that came along with different styles. The glasses were ready quickly and they look great. read more

Just got my new glasses and they are great. Very nice product at a great price. My first pair of progressive (Hi Def. Type) and no problem getting adjusted. Staff was very helpful and honest. I will be back for my shades in a couple of weeks. Thanks Ray B. read more