Ultimately, Bella Optical disappointed me. I'm almost sorry I'm writing this three star review, because my appointments there were generally good, no nonsense eye checks. I enjoyed seeing the optometrists I saw. I visited Bella for no other reasons other than my yearly eye exam. I think I went a total of twice in a three year period. Seriously, no issues. BUT. There's always a "but" with these types of reviews, ammaright? I recently chose to switch optometrists to one that was more convenient and where my wife had a great experience. TWO WEEKS before my appointment, I contacted Bella through their website requesting my records - even if it was just copies of my last Rx. Nothing. Heard nothing. Then, about three days before my appointment, I CALLED. I left a detailed message with all my information. Guess what?! Yep. You got it. No return call, no email, no records sent in the mail. Am I too "old school" calling and asking for records!? Maybe. I mean, my new optometrists office scanned my glasses to determine my rx with no issues. But I emailed you, I called. No response. Overall, good experiences, but let down in the end. read more

I've been coming here for years and never had any complaints until this year. I've been getting nonstop calls from Bella Optical to "remind me I need to make an appointment". I called in September and said "I'll call you, please stop calling", I called again in October and asked to be removed from their call list and was told by the call center agent that they can't do it. I called again this month and was told by the office that my number was removed and I should no longer be getting call. Today I just got another call. I've asked multiple times to have the call stopped and now this feels like harassment. I want the calls to stop effective immediately read more

Bella Optical - Optometrists Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I want to thank the entire staff from the front office for your courtesy and professionalism. My grandson's recent order for his glasses was delayed and lost somewhere between the lab and the office receiving the order. Thank you to the office manager, Mary-Jenn and Sheryl for your due diligence in researching and resolving the issue. The end results are that my grandson has received his glasses, the pair that he wanted. He is happy and looking very handsome in his new frame. read more

Late review. My appointment was in July 2022. Honestly, I only went for an exam, but their professionalism and customer service was A+. There was absolutely no way that I'd take my prescription somewhere else. While I may not remember everyone's names, I do remember that they all paid attention to detail, they listened, and provided a lot of feedback to me. Every question I had was answered. I absolutely love my glasses. They match my personality. Lol. Also, the young lady who helped me pick out my glasses was so knowledgeable. So knowledgeable as if she made the glasses. I did my own research about the company and everything she stated was accurate. They even gave me some Godiva chocolates with my purchase. Everything was so thoroughly explained that I didn't even have questions. My glasses arrived as scheduled. The service that they provided was so great that I wanted to speak to the manager. This place has the kind of employees that anyone would want to hire. I definitely would. Also, when I've called about a vision concern, they took the time to listen and provided feedback on the next steps. Thank you and I'll see you again soon! read more

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Staff were polite and professional. Small business, but they have every thing they needed for a routine exam and provided trial pairs of contacts. read more

New patient. Service was quick and thorough. Dr was great at analyzing vision and asking questions to ensure I got the right prescription. Great selection of glasses (its much larger inside). No trying to upset, which is great! Its straight up business. read more

These guys are the best! I am really happy I found them! Everyone is really friendly. The doctors are really knowledgeable and take time to really examine and learn about you. The front desk staff are the best when it comes to insurance. They found every possible way that my insurance could cover the cost of my glasses. I am very happy with Bella Optical and will stick with them for many years! read more

I was a new patient and called to get my benefits. I told the receptionist that I had United, yet she asked for my social anyway and quoted VSP benefits. Once I reiterated that I had insurance, she asked for that info, and I received the correct quote. I wish she would have paid closer attention to what I was saying. When I walked in for my appointment, I made eye contact with an employee, who was leaning against a table talking to a coworker. She just looked away and kept talking. As I walked up to the counter, she came over with zero urgency and asked how she can help me while texting and staring at her phone. I could not believe that this was my experience only after 15 seconds of walking in. I was livid the entire appointment. When I used to work in retail, I would welcome people as soon as we made eye contact, even if I had to interrupt my coworkers. However, the optometrist was super nice and cheery. Time will tell if my new RX will work for me, since I'm taking my business elsewhere to buy my glasses. read more

This place is pretty great. It's location is what brought me in. It what made me stay was the service. Although I've changed doctors a few times in the few years I've been here, I've never been disappointed. The staff here is friendly and helpful. I rarely have ridiculous wait times to see the doctor. They have a great selection of affordable glasses and also offer a great selection of luxury brands including Kate Spade, Tiffany Co, Gucci, Ray Ban, etc. want to use up that flex spending for the year before you lose it? Purchase a pair of trendy sunglasses to go with those awesome glasses! read more

Visiting San Antonio and a screw on my glasses fell off. I called Bella Optical (having never been here before) and they graciously replaced the screw and even replaced the nose pads, all free of charge. Forever grateful! Thank you! read more

All the ladies that work here are kind and super helpful. The doctors are easy to talk to. I may not be the easiest customer when it comes to my eyes but they do everything possible to help! read more

Dr. Amir has taken wonderful care of my eyes for decades, and I wouldn't trust my vision to anyone else. The staff at Bella optical are very responsive. read more

Greed and callousness at its worst!!! Their callous disregard to a potentially serous eye problem I had and their drive to peddle cost me a permanent damage to a nerve and thus vision in one of my eyes!!!!!. Prior to this experience I had always had excellent vision until I started to have blurry vision, redness and pain. Granted I should have gone to an ophthalmologist (and I would have had I known cause and solution) . However, for all the series of tests that they have done - including eye pressure check - it's incredible how they could have missed a pressure that was at 40mm Hg (three times normal and damaging to a nerve!!!!) They were laser focused on selling me the most "advance" lenses...etc. Even when I came back because the glasses were not helping at all, they still were focused in selling me more, and "better". The delay in getting the proper treatment caused the damage to my eyes. They have all the equipment and all the expertise to see a dangerous buildup of pressure, but they chose to sell me glasses rather possibly lose a business by referring a patient out to a specialist (Opthalmologist) I eventually ended up seeing an opthalmologist on my own after better educating my self. at which time the damage to my optic nerve has already happened. It's stunning how greed can breed callousness.!! read more

Staff was great. I came in toward closing time. I was in and out with no stress. Stephanie Watson read more

I've gone to see Dr. Amir since 2006. I have to say staffing has been changed up and better people work there now. I got my eyes checkup early this year I think that was in February. It was slightly awkward when the assistant brought my parents in for the check up. When I informed her I was well over the age of 18. She she apologized and told me I look very young for my age. (No worries, happens too often to me haha) Check up was uneventful and went smooth. As for frames I ended up waiting to find a pair of glasses I wanted. When it comes to glasses I'm pretty indecisive. Fast forward to June - With the help of a employee I found I really nice pair of copper/red frames. Took about 4 to 5 days to get the lens and cut. Would of taken longer if my prescription was really stronger. Just as a note. So, finally got my glasses on the 7th of June and wore them for the weekend. I noticed a Prism (a rainbow from light hitting it) at the bottom of my glasses. From what I was told, Turns out they polish the edges of the lens to make it look really cool. And topically most people would not notice a prisim but since I had a thin frame. Thus the issue. So they simply grinded the polish off the bottom edge of the lens. Everything is all squared away and I'm pretty happy with my glasses. read more

My fiancé broke his classes as we were on leave. They did his eye exam by a technician and told us to wait. We waited for over an hour for him to see the doc. There was only a few people ahead of us. That's too long just to see the doc after the exam happened and he paid. They also have that they take Tricare but they don't really. It's only a very specific type of Tricare for adults 60 and up in age. If you say you take tricare then I'm automatically thinking prime which they don't take. If you have people waiting this long then I expect you to have a public restroom which they don't. If we would've known about any of this then we wouldn't have come. Don't wait your time. read more

Dr. FARSHID AMIR is so cool, he's professional, sweet, funny and really knows his stuff. The entire staff was super friendly and it was a great experience. I'll definitely be back all let all my friends know about this place. read more

Good experience with Dr. Amir and the staff at Bella Optical. All were very friendly and wait times were reasonable given the number of people with appointments. Dr. Amir took the time to explain his reasoning behind each recommendation and patiently answered all my questions. They seem to be a little short on inventory sometimes (contacts, prescription samples) but not really a big deal. Highly recommended! read more

I was quoted $169 for an eye exam and contact lens exam/fitting. Couldn't afford it : ( read more

I ordered my glasses on 2-12. On 3-30, I still do not have glasses. I'm canceling my order. Terrible service. I had to call them several times to get status updates. I'm not a happy customer. Let's see if they can cancel my order successfully. I don't even have confidence that they can even do that. read more

Absolutely horrible service I am a optometry student and I frequent various optometry offices to get a feel of how they run and this is by far one of the worst places I have ever visited in the San Antonio area. I have absolutely nothing against the doctor; he was excellent and well mannered. The problem I ran into was dealing with his staff. The service I received was completely subpar. Rude and pushy on sales. Ordering glasses from them was an incredible pain. DO NOT ORDER glasses from these guys ever! I really should just return them because I do not think their terrible service should merit any profit. I have spoken to an acquaintance of mine who had recently visited this office as well and had the same opinion. I truly recommend the doctor find new staff pronto as he deserves a much better team than the one he has now. read more

They are excellent! My kids and I are all patients and each time I've been here it's been a great experience. Outstanding service from the Doctors and the entire staff! Will refer everyone I know to Bella Optical. read more

Wish I could give more than just 5 stars. I am a very wishy woshy customer. I hope not a rude one, just indecisive. My husband was no help, of course. The entire staff is so patient and vey customer oriented. I went in after working 12 hrs in an er, and they made it a very relaxing and informative visit. I have found my optometrist for life and would recommend them to anyone (which I already have). Y'all are awesome!!!!!! read more

If you want a Dr that really cares come see Dr. Amir. He really takes the time to listen to your concerns and needs. He doesn't rush and he and his staff are not pushy on trying to make you do something you don't want to do. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

My spouse is working in San Antonio, TX. I took a chance by looking for a eye doctor on YELP. I called the office and explained my husband's eye issue. The staff was extremely informative and able to squeeze my husnand in the on that afternoon. My husband was happy with the services rendered and said the staff was very friendly, professional and helpful. :) read more

This is a fantastic facility and they have great staff on duty! Definitely the most thorough and friendly optometrist I've ever been to! I would highly recommend going here. read more

Dr. Cummings was awesome and helped me out so much with a recommendation for eye drops that changed my life!!! I made a Saturday appointment which was really convenient for a busy student who cant make appointments during the day. They got me in quick and everyone was so nice! read more

I have been going to this eye doctor since I was a kid. He is amazing, detailed, honest, and nice!!! He now has a lady working in his office helping him and she is just as nice!!!! I would recommend this eye doctor to anyone!! read more

While I felt Dr. Cummings was fantastic and did a great job, I will never go back to this facility simply because the office manager refused to bill my visit as an eye exam! I tried my best to explain to her that I was coming in because it had been years since I had seen an eye doctor, AND I was also having itchy eyes, she refused to rebill it as an eye exam and insisted on billing it as a doctors visit, so TRICARE is not covering it since I didn't have a referral.....LUDICTRIOUS .....I'm not sure why she is mincing words, when I did have my sight tested and general vision discussed. She basically called me a liar on the phone and refused to bill it any other way. First and last visit.....all due to an office manager. Be warned.....she is definitely not military friendly! read more

They were too busy and too focused on selling that they completely missed the fact that my vision problem had been inflammation and pressure build up. After $600 worth of out of pocket for their "best and customized" lenses, and after a lot of back and forth, I sought a second opinion at another facility. In short, after treatment with antiinflammatory and pressure reducing drops, my eyesight is back to normal.. I did not need my expensive eyeglasses which is now sitting and collecting dust. What a shame and what a waste of time and money! read more

Bella Optical has a very friendly and accommodating staff! They went above and beyond to help me in my contact lens situation.

good honest service from a doc that isn't out to swindle you. the place doesn't look like a top of the line optical, but the service and attention to detail is top notch. read more

I absolutely loved this doctor! He was thorough, helpful, kind, and funny. Have recommended him to everyone I know -- Dr. Farshid Amir

I actually had fun getting new glasses! Staff was helpful and friendly. Cheryl greeted me and helped me get started. Francis helped narrow down the options and the whole group helped me pick the frames that fit me best. Francis was very detail oriented. I will definitely come back and I highly recommend them. read more

I have a very high prescription and have been to many doctors in the past 12 years, Dr. Amir is the best eye doctor I've been too, very helpful, the first doctor to take his time and really explain everything. The stuff is super friendly as well. read more