A general, routine eye exam should not take up two hours of a patient's time…read more A patient also ought not be kept waiting alone in an exam room for 30 or more minutes after having the pupil dilation drops placed in their eyes, wondering when (or if) the doc is going to return to the exam room to finish the eye examination. During my appointment, after at least a 30 minute wait, I left the exam room to speak to someone at the front desk about the excessive wait time (who stated that the doc was with another patient), and then returned to the exam room. Magically, the doc re-appeared to the exam room almost instantly. No apology. This was my experience when I went for a routine exam last month. During this experience, I was reminded how much waiting time I encountered during my previous routine eye exam here a few years prior. It causes me to wonder why, when the office does not appear to be in the least bit "busy", a patient who has health care coverage via medical assistance, is subjected to excessive wait time. Certainly other patients would have expressed complaints about excessive wait times if they had encountered them.

Dr. Snyder performs a very thorough eye exam and always makes the time to thoroughly answer all my…read morequestions. I've never felt rushed -- which is very difficult to find in a healthcare setting these days. I'm extremely nearsighted and from the beginning he educated me about risks associated with this condition; especially retinal tear which is an eyesight emergency. Sure enough, I had one and got in with a retinal specialist the same day. (I can also highly recommend Retina Center [Dr. Vaughn Emerson] -- the referral Dr. Snyder gave me). Dr. Snyder also carries high quality, brand name, designer frames that his friendly staff do a great job helping me choose. (I have 'made in USA', State brand). They measure and help me find ones that are both stylish and fit my face. Figuring I use my glasses every day, it's worth getting really well-fitting and comfortable glasses! If you're looking for a great eye care provider, I highly recommend Dr. Snyder.

So happy to have found my new local optometrist. Super easy online scheduling which I love. Very…read morefriendly staff. Super clean and modern office. Great glasses selection! Highly recommend.

Having worn glasses and contacts for almost my entire life, I've been to a lot of eye clinics…read more.. Look + See is definitely one of the best clinics I've encountered so far. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I feel confident I'm getting the best care for my eyes! I see Dr. VanMeter for my regular eye exams. She takes the time to listen to me and makes sure I'm happy with my prescription. She always manages to dig up some samples for me, despite my not-too-common prescription. The exam rooms are spotless. It's a nice, quiet setting that's perfect for folks who experience appointment anxiety. This past year was my first time ordering glasses from the store, and I'd definitely order again. The staff were extremely helpful with my indecisiveness about the frames. They had great suggestions, and I ended up with a pair I love. I initially had some issues with the fit, and they encouraged me to return as many times as necessary to ensure I was comfortable with them. Their selection of frames are on the expensive side, but they seem to be worth the price. Things to note: There's a parking garage in the same building. You can access it through the alley to the left of the clinic. They have convenient online scheduling. They also offer an online contact ordering system, but it's a little confusing to use. I typically ask staff to order my contacts for me after my appointments.

Kevin and Christy were spot-on in helping me pick out a frame that worked for my face, plus they…read morewere charming and kind. I'll be back.

Just got my third set of glasses here, excellent service and they offer the EnChroma color…read moreblindness which for many (70 to 80%l are helpful. This time I got both a fixed fical length set of PC glasses as well as general purpose bifocals.

Great Value and great customer service ! The guys at Huxley Ryan and TJ were excellent they were…read morevery friendly extremely helpful and helped me determine the best look for me. Ed S

TJ and Molly were extremely helpful and provided patience and guidance in choosing new frames, as…read morewell as doing comprehensive measurements to ensure a proper fit.

I called Eyes All Over while shopping for a comprehensive and contact lens exam. Bailey was highly…read moreknowledgeable and asked great questions to glean details to preemptively present information useful to my particular situation. The parking lot is small, with six spots shared between the street-facing optometry office and an interactive media studio behind it. I was greeted by both Bailey and the sunny Teri upon walking in. Soon as I was done with the paperwork, Bailey had a machine quickly measure my eyes for basic numbers to hand off to the optometrist (no puff of air involved, in case that bothers anyone), and I was ushered to the office to meet Dr. Matthew Anderson. Matt is a rather quiet individual - going expect overt humor or any chit-chat. That said, he was professional and thorough, whether in checking my eyesight, fitting me for contact lenses, or rechecking the fitting after I'd put on a trial pair. Eyes All Over typically gives over a week's worth of daily contact lenses for a trial run, and Matthew makes a point of guiding clients towards economical lens choices that offer enough support for their eyes without wallet overkill. Optometrists often have a refitting policy in event a prescription doesn't feel quite right, and Matthew's refitting policy extends 60 days from the examination. Overall, a good experience. I'll be back in a week to pick up the trial contact lens sets on order for me. Meanwhile, I have the remaining pairs the office had on hand to try out.

Update my review, I stopped in to buy another pair of glasses because I was so pleased with the…read moreservice from Joe that I received, but I was told he no longer works there. The help was completely incompetent. They were too busy gossiping about other customers to properly assist me so I bought nothing. The place was absolutely filthy and looked like it had not been cleaned in weeks. They don't clean the outside of the entrance and it is dreadful. I didn't even want to take my jacket off. It was so dirty. Save your money go elsewhere. This quaint shop is delightful. I choose to come to this place because it is close to a friend that I visit often. There is a wonderful man that works here that is absolutely charming. He gives top notch service and literally rolls out the red carpet for his guests. He has a wonderful personality, he is attentive and very honest feedback about how the eyewear looks on me. I highly recommend you see him. I worked with a gal a couple years ago that was extremely lackluster and had zero skills in terms of assisting me in picking out I eyewear that would look flattering on me. I was grateful when I walked through the door and the gentleman was there. I knew he would be helpful as he was so put together and had exquisite eyewear. I do believe his name was James. If not, James possibly Joseph. The female that was offputting was named from what I remember, Maureen or Modonna. Useless.

I've been looking and looking and then I was in Specs Appeal - I found glasses U loved and bought…read morethem right away!

Ted and Bonnie are kind, cool, funny, hip, caring, knowledgeable experts in eyewear who work…read moreovertime to make sure you get the style you want and that your selection(s) fits comfortably. Their partnership with innovative, cutting-edge designers means you'll always find something fresh, new, and unique on their shelves. Specs Appeal is simply the best.

I have been coming here for years and drive a distance to come here. I have never had luck with…read morecontacts or glasses until I came here. Staff is amazing, they have the latest technology, and they are very knowledgeable. They truly are here to help and I have never left unhappy! You have zero reason to look for another location because this is the place!

They were great. No eye drops to dilate the pupils. They took computer photos of my eyes and…read moreshowed me a close up of my retina and so on. Explained "floaters" in the eye and other issues well. And the staff was friendly and gave me their opinion of the frames I was trying on (when I asked). They also took my insurance.

I've been coming to Spectacle Shoppe since I moved to Minneapolis for my optical needs!…read more Parking can be a bit tricky, but there is street parking on most of the blocks near the shop. The interior is clean, warm, and inviting! They have water, tea, cookies, and other treats to enjoy while you wait for your appointment or shop around for new frames. The staff have always been tremendously friendly and helpful. They have quite a large frame selection from well-known and local designers. You're sure to find a diamond in the rough at this spot! Dr. Baars is a wonderful doctor. He is friendly, explains everything, and makes sure you get what you need. It's also never too difficult to get an appointment, which is appreciated. Highly recommend this spot, whether you need an eye exam or some fun new frames!!

Very expensive. I did not feel that the woman who helped me picked frames that enhanced my face…read more The frames are too big and the color does not suit me. I know my clerk had been there for awhile because she had a purse full of her own glasses. I am surprised that it is considered the best in Mpls.

Called around to see about buying disposable lenses for my teen who left his at home when we were…read morevisiting Mpls, after going to Target and Walgreens and not being able to find them anywhere, and this store was fantastic - answered the phone, found a creative solution, and while an order would have taken too long, offered us some free sample lenses in the exact px needed, to tide us over. Truly wonderful, and kind. If we lived here, they would have my business for life.

Josh fixed my glasses for free, and I really needed them. Nicest guy. Took him 10 minutes. They…read morehave nice frames there, too.

The man who works here is so so kind, and everything is so quick, easy, and clear! I broke my…read moreframes, and they have a FREE warranty on them. Love this place!!!

Cannot stress how happy I am with my experience at Dinkytown Optical. I have lived/worked in…read moreDinkytown for nearly 10 years and finally made my way over to replace an aging pair of specs. I had a great fast and reasonably priced examination from a very professional Doctor. Nice comfortable shop, very clean and well done. Nice selection of frames and sunglasses. I picked out a new pair of RayBans and had them the very next day. Tuesday I walked in and Thursday I had a brand new pair of glasses that I love. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for great service and friendly people. I most certainly will be back for another pair. Probably headed back for some Sunglasses as well.