Really large and long-established eye doctor association in Columbia--over 20 years. Very spacious…read moreand comfortable, good service. They have two doctors, David Glasser MD, and Malin Howard MD. Dr. Glasser seems to have won a lot of awards from what I can see on the walls, and my previous doctor at Johns Hopkins recommended him.

Well, I have to give the physicians 5 stars but I will not give the front desk, especially phone…read morecoverage no more than 2. Called on a Wednesday at 9:22 for an emergency for my husband with blurred vision. After 26 rings I left a message. Called again at 10:01 and left another message again stressing blurred vision. It is now 10:20 and still nothing. Not a very professional way to run a business. I hope this is read by the office manager and things change for the better. Finally received a call from Peggy at 11 am. only to be lectured to as to what I should have done. I guess they just don't answer phones or listen to messages.

The doctor's care is not the issue. Or last two visits for my 92 year old diabetic father had us…read morewaiting in the waiting room for one hour and two hours. He apologized saying there was an emergency but considering my dad's appointment took all of 5 minutes- it's really inexcusable. So many reviews here say he over books. Well this is the result. My mom even called me worried for dad cause we backed up to his lunch time- his sugar levels are the issue. Yes we carry stuff for him but 2 hour delays. No way! It's ALWAYS a 1 hour minimum wait. And I had an appointment he made me late for.

My ophthalmologist referred me to Dr. Vu at Retina Associates. They saw me the next day, which was…read morefortunate for me because it was the last day of my summer vacation from work. I did have to wait in the waiting room, but at least it was comfortable. Upon paying my co pay, they gave me a folder with bios on all the doctors - pretty impressive careers! My retina exam was very thorough, with high tech equipment, and lots of blasts of light into my eyes. In the end, there was nothing to be concerned about. Dr. Vu explained everything, and sent my results to my referring doctor. My only tip is to park on the street or in the garage kitty corner from the Montgomery Center (Both are currently under construction). You'll save money, except if arrive after five pm, them it is free.

Dr. Peracha is an incredible ophthalmologist. He is very caring, personable and polite. Whenever I…read morehave come in for an exam or check up I am very satisfied with the care and service that is provided here. I never feel rushed. Dr Peracha really takes the time to go over my exam, make reccomendations and answer any questions I may have. He is very friendly and approachable. I have no issue getting in contact with him or the office manager if I need anything. In the past I have needed medical documents that have my vision information on them for my drivers license and I was able to get it faxed/emailed over to me right away over a single phone call. If you are looking for a professional, honest and friendly ophthalmologist look no further. Dr. Peracha is your choice.

Hameed Peracha passed away in October 2024 and is now owned by us which is Dr. Bushra Rana. Please…read moreremove this listing

Doctor Goerl was able to see my mother immediately, as a walk-in, as she needed an eye exam and new…read moreglasses ASAP. Doctors of Optometry aren't really a group I ever remark about but Doctor Goerl was fantastic. Maybe it's that, in 2016, we're surprised by someone going the extra mile and truly caring? Doctor Goerl is a fantastic Optometrist and a gentleman ... he helped my mother understand her prescription and eye issues, listened to her questions and answered them thoroughly ... I can't say enough good things. Thanks! Highly recommended.

Despite making it clear that we only wanted to talk to the doctor to understand treatment options…read moreand that we did not want to do the laser treatment today, they put medication in my father's eye and prepared him for laser treatment anyway. The doctor took no accountability for the situation and his overall handling of the situation was questionable at best. I would not let this doctor or his team touch me or my family again with a 10 ft pole. You've been warned.

TOTAL FRAUD. Booked…read morean appointment for an eye exam to get contacts. After dilating my eyes and doing the entire procedure, they tried to charge me an additional $115 for a prescription so that I could buy my contacts from someone who charged less than they do. Reporting to Maryland medical board. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

This is by far the worst doctor's office experience I have ever had…read more I say this as both a patient and registered nurse. I called and was able to get a same-day appointment, for which I was really grateful. When I arrived, it took 3 staff about 15 minutes just to get me checked in. Eventually, one of them called me back, I don't know what her job description (none of them were wearing badges). She took me to a patient room and began my patient intake. That took approximately 40 minutes, despite me helping her spell certain words, and offering to help her spell others. I communicated my health complaints: blurred/double vision and floaters, and my concern that it may have been caused by a medication I am on. She dismissed my concern, and said that she and everyone else in her community had grown up taking this medication for prolonged periods and had never experienced anything like this. She informed me that the duration of my medication therapy would not suffice to cause the symptoms I was experiencing. at this point, I did not know if she was the ophthalmologist or a medical assistant at this point. It appears she was tech, so all of this was definitely out of scope for her. She handed me the eye shield before we began my eye exam. I asked her if it had been cleaned. She took it back from me and cleaned it. As a nurse I have to say this is basic, infection, control 101. 40 minutes later, she was finally done with my intake, at which point Dr. Setareh Vistamehr entered the room. The very first thing she said to me, was not hello, but "Where is your name from?" This is highly inappropriate, and the definition of culturally incompetent care. In a county as diverse as ours, I expect better. I expect you to treat my ethnic last name as you would Johnson or Jones. That means, confirm my name so you know you have the right patient, and move on. I clarified and asked, " Do you mean the origin of the name?" Yes, she replied. I responded, and asked her to call me by my first name. She continued, going on about how her friend is Thai and also has a long last name. Again, I asked her to call me by my first name. She immediately looked annoyed and flustered, and her attitude remained unchanged for the remainder of the appointment At best, I will call this clueless, inappropriate, and unprofessional. I communicated my concerns, and listed specific research that shows that the side effects I was experiencing were the side effects listed for the specific medication I was on. I relayed my concerns, along with the concerns of my primary care doctor who had asked me to see an ophthalmologist that day. She assessed my eyes, and proceeded to gaslight me. She informed me that the symptoms I was experiencing were a natural part of aging for a woman. She stated that they were not related to the medication I was taking, and the fact that I was taking that medication and experiencing the symptoms was a coincidence. She instructed me to go to my nearest Walgreens and get 1+ readers to solve my problem. I insisted, and mentioned other symptoms she hadn't addressed. She proceeded to diagnose me with blepharitis and told me to apply warm compresses to my eyes daily. She told me the condition was incurable, and there is nothing I could do about it. She looked annoyed and was short with me, as she got up to leave the room . I immediately made an appointment at GW 's ophthalmology department. I am so glad I listened to my gut, because one week later, they diagnosed me with the very condition I had asked this doctor about. They concluded this was a side effect of the medication I was taking. They ordered treatment to resolve the condition, which could have had severe consequences if I continued on the medication. My suspicions had been right all along, and I would not have been diagnosed correctly if I had taken the advice of Dr. Vestamehr. I quite possibly could have lost my eyesight for up to a year, or permanently if it affected my retinas.

Vista Eye Center and Dr. Vistamehr go the extra mile to provide expert care when you need it even…read moreif it is the same day.

It's officially my one-year anniversary since having LASIK (specifically the SMILE procedure) at…read moreEnvue, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From my very first initial contact, the staff was quick to respond, was warm, professional, and so patient in answering every question. They explained the entire process in plain language so I felt informed and comfortable before even stepping foot in the office. When I came in for my consultation, Dr. Rivers was just as kind, personable, and friendly as everyone had described. He walked me through the different vision correction options, explained the pros and cons of each, and made recommendations based on my needs -- without ever making me feel pressured. I ended up choosing the SMILE procedure, which was offered at a flat, affordable cost for both eyes (no hidden fees or "per eye" surprises that I was seeing everywhere). The procedure itself was fast and smooth. Dr. Rivers has such a calming presence he talked me through every step, making sure I was comfortable and fear-free. There's even a waiting area where your family or friends can watch the procedure if they'd like, which I thought was a cool touch. I noticed a difference in my vision immediately after the procedure -- I could read the time on the digital clock in the wall right away! By the next day, my vision was perfectly clear. They sent me home with everything I needed: eyedrops for moisture, antibiotic drops, sunglasses, coupons!!! and clear instructions for aftercare. I experienced only minimal discomfort in the days following. The office is beautiful!!! It's modern, great views, clean, and spacious, with plenty of comfortable seating. The location is super convenient, and I loved that there was garage parking with an exterior door that led directly into their office (no awkward walking around a building post-procedure!). Now, a year later, my vision is still perfect. The best part? Waking up and not needing to reach for glasses or think about contact lenses at all. It's been truly life-changing. If you've been on the fence about LASIK or SMILE, I can't recommend Dr. Rivers and the Envue team enough. They made the entire process easy, comfortable, and -- best of all -- successful!

Dr. Bruce Rivers of Envue Eye & Laser Center is by far the best ophthalmologist in the area. He's…read morecaring and attentive which helped squash my fear of having cataract surgery lessen. He took the time necessary to understand my unique situation. The experience of having him perform cataract surgery on my right eye, reduced my fear of having my left eye done. I would highly recommend any one seeking a good ophthalmologist, contact EnVue Eye & Laser for care. I guarantee you will not be disappointed! And the staff, they all are friendly, helpful and welcoming.

My wife and I both went to Dr Budner last year. I would not recommend this office to anyone. The…read morescheduling and the exam were fine enough, but actually getting my glasses took much longer than promised, and the promised calls to let me know the glasses arrived were never made to me. I only found out by making repeated calls to the office. But then the real nightmare began. Our insurance is on my wife's plan, and she dutifully paid the invoices as they arrived. Since then we have been getting monthly emails that the invoices hadn't been fully paid; on the first notice, my wife had the payment made, but Dr Budner's office returned the check saying nothing was owed. But the invoices kept arriving every month, for the same amount that was returned to us, with increasingly threatening tones. After some research this evening, there were two separate invoices, and the office may have confused them. Out of frustration, I just paid the last notice, not wanting my credit rating affected for a total of $12. As I said, Dr Budner is a fine enough doctor, and the office visit was fine, but the office operation will keep us away.

The staff and doctors are very nice and take the time to provide you any information you need…read more This was my first time getting an eye examination so I was glad they answered all my questions and educated me how the eye works. The walls are very thin so you can hear everything going on in the doctors office including confidential information. Also I recommend creating a space for patience to have privacy while their eyes dilate. I sat next to a little boy who was also getting his first eye examination. He started to cry when the nurse gave him the eye drops and I could tell he was embarrassed that I was there. The waiting room and exam rooms are a little dated and maybe need to be upgraded.