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    Bae Optical

    5.0 (19 reviews)
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    Eye exams

    Eyewear fitting

    Retinal imaging

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    Christina L.

    I wish I had visited Bae Optional sooner! As a result of my lack of care for my glasses, my right lens fell right out of its frame, and the frame itself was very crooked and bent. But the owner (John) was able to fix my old glasses for free, and they came out looking brand new, just like they did three years ago! I also bought some glasses for a very reasonable price with my current prescription, and it turns out that the glasses I chose are modeled by BTS! I can't wait to get my new glasses and play the role of the eighth member of BTS! I wholeheartedly recommend Bae Optical!

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    Isaac H.

    I snapped my Prada glasses nose piece off on a trip to Italy when I tragically combined my contact lense case inside the case. I wasn't sure if people could repair snapped off nose pieces. Bummer, I love these glasses. I gave Bae Optical a try because they had a single five star on google and everything else looked....untrustworthy. John took great care of me, fixed my glasses right up and upgraded my nose pads. No wonder I was rotating glasses so often, didn't realize how much these things where killing me! He also cleaned them in his machine, which did all the work the New York Airport cleaning machine couldn't do.... Wish I had met John earlier. I didn't realize this was an Asian specialty store, he carries glasses that have special nose pieces to accommodate the Asian bridge. Super clutch. He also makes his lenses in store, which is incredible, because I paid more for mine in Tacoma and I shopped around. John's got better prices and is an artisan. Could you ask for more? He let me try on a bunch of frames and has colors from red to purple. I look forward to having a pair made from him.

    Optician John Bae is completely fantastic! Over the last 10 years or so I have purchased six or seven pairs of glasses all with progressive lenses at Bae Optical. I find The quality to be fantastic with extremely competitive prices! I am very happy with my glasses and will definitely go back to Bae Optical! Randy Z.

    Frame - Zooka Z-1003 with black rim and gold.

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    It was good they calmly explained how to best repair my glasses and showed us exactly what they were going to do and it was super affordable

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    He will take time to explain and answer all of your questions. I needed glasses quick for my upcoming trip and I got them just in time!

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    Thank you again John, I will see you soon and hopefully my regards bring you more awesome business.

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    America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

    America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

    3.1(8 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    The lady that helped me was awesome. I think she was actually better than the location where I…read moredropped almost $1000 on 2 pairs of glasses. She also definitely knew how to adjust my glasses so they would stop falling off. She even cleaned the glasses I had on that were filthy. I would definitely recommend this location over others.

    This was my first time at this location. I had an appointment for an eye exam for contacts and eye…read moreglasses. My appointment was confirmed by phone call 2 days prior and I was assured that there would be no issues, and that my insurance would be accepted. Upon entering I was not greeted, I was gawked at and immediately judged. The employee pictured, took one glance at my insurance card and rudely said, WE DON'T TAKE THAT HERE, BUT WE HAVE GOOD DEALS HERE! Nevermind that I had an intial appointment for an eye exam and to be fitted for contacts. She spoke over me, and made condescending comments as I tried to speak. She asked if there was an E in my name 5 times as if to try to get a rise out of me. But I kindly responded in the same kind tone each time I was asked. I tried to explain that I had a confirmed appointment, and that I was told that there wouldn't be an issue with my insurance because it had been accepted for other people who went to this location. But she wasn't having or hearing that. Horrible experience, vile employee. Never Again!!!

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    LensCrafters

    LensCrafters

    2.9(57 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Great customer service! I wish I got his name but he's the older gentlemen with glasses that works…read morethe lens crafters sales floor. He helped me and was patient as I took forever to look. Place was clean and welcoming. The doctor was fast yet efficient which was nice. They have this new technology where they hold up the iPad/tablet to your face with the frames on. It takes your measurements instead of relying solely on self measuring. That way it's accurate, HOW COOL IS THAT! My glasses came in so fast too not the week they had originally given me. My only down side would be not having a hard case or glass cleaner pad when given the glasses. It comes in a baggie and apparently the baggie can be used to clean it as well which didn't quite work for me. Luckily I have an old cleaner that works fine. Would still definitely recommend!

    I love this office. I've been coming here for 3 years and have always had a great experience…read more Dr. Kim is always incredibly patient and knowledgeable during my exams. Today's appointment I saw the "guest doctor" and I'm sad I didn't get his name but he was just as warm and friendly. The ease of my appointments are always unmatched. After procuring my new prescription I naturally browsed the selection of frames in LensCrafters which is always abundant with what is trending and also classic style frames. The brand selection is always top notch and everyone is beyond helpful with recommendations. Fran and Nikki helped me pick my frames and did an amazing job. I always recommend this location of LensCrafters, it's hands down the best!

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    Pearle Vision - Advert in San Diego Union-Tribune, Parade. January 17, 1993

    Pearle Vision

    3.5(75 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    They have wonderful, helpful representatives, that are very knowledgeable about glasses. I have had…read morefour sets from them now and are totally happy.

    while the optical side team is friendly, courteous and helpful their doctor side is rude and…read moreincompetent. Two years ago I had trouble scheduling an appointment on their website because we have a larger family than their system would accommodate, I called to ask for help scheduling direct with them and was refused service and directed back to the website that wasn't working for me.. We didn't get in that year as a result. A year later I needed to get in before my insurance changed. I went on their website to give them a second chance. Scheduled the appointments. A day or two before I realized I hadn't gotten an appointment reminder, so I called them and was told we didn't have appointments and that "sometimes the appointments in our system don't go through." they rescheduled me to the Puyallup location. That was fine. My son needed a diabetic eye exam which I Scheduled that at the same time and provided my sons medical insurance at the time of booking. Two weeks later, on Friday afternoon, I got a call letting me know they needed a referral from my kids doctor that day or they would reschedule the appointment. "I don't understand, I gave you the insurance information 2 weeks ago, why am I only hearing back now?" to which she replied, without empathy or apology "Do you want to reschedule or not?" this place is just not worth it. GO ELSEWHERE.

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    Tacoma Family Eyecare

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    4.3(32 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Great experience. So easy to schedule online and I got right in. Doctor was knowledgeable and…read moreefficient. Friendly office staff and professional doctor. Will go again

    Tacoma Family Eyecare is located in the optical section of the Tacoma Costco (37th Street). They…read morehave appointment booking capability from their website, however, I was already at Costco when I decided to pop in to make a new patient appointment. They were able to get me in within the same week! The receptionist was helpful and friendly, with the ability to answer my questions regarding insurance and what the eye exam entailed. I opted for an appointment that would give me both my glasses and contact prescription. The day of my appointment, I filled out a quick questionnaire to establish my care as a patient, and one of their techs performed the initial eye exam ($40 out of pocket, covered by certain insurances, but a very important eye exam as it checks your eye health). Dr. Kathy Kim was the optometrist I saw the day of my appointment. She began with asking if I had my glasses with me ('dOh, I forgot to bring them!) but I was able to tell her the power of each eye from a prescription from 1.5 years ago before I moved to Tacoma. Th usual eye exam commenced, with having to read the letters with one eye, and then the other. Dr. Kim mentioned the slight astigmatism that I've heard I've had for a while, but hadn't been corrected by other optometrists/ophthalmologists. She gave me the option to do the regular contacts I was accustomed to, but also suggested trying toric contact lenses to adjust for the astigmatism. Dr. Kim explained that these type of lenses would reduce squinting, and help with driving at night, reducing glare. Her receptionist was able to give me trials for both the regular contacts with my updated prescription (same day), and ordered trial torics which came in several days later. What I loved about Dr. Kim was her demeanor. She was professional, and able to build a great rapport during the quick 15 minute exam! She allowed me to look at the eye health screen (your vision is priceless, it's worth the $40!) and let me know that they have a 90 day follow up policy to have the lenses adjusted, should I not love the trials before ordering my contact supply. 5/5 highly recommend! (P.S. I don't believe you need a Costco membership to utilize this clinic in Costco).

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