This is the Vision Centre inside the Leduc Walmart. I've been getting headaches and wanting to…read morechange my glasses, so I booked a last minute eye appointment here. I called in the morning and they were able to fit me in for 6pm. You don't need an appointment if you just want to browse around or buy something like glasses (if you know your prescription), but you do need an appointment for the eye exam. They take Alberta Blue Cross if you have it. If not you have to pay up front and go through any benefits plan you have to get reimbursed. Remember to keep your receipts and all that. I came in and they did two pretests with one of the ladies from The Vision Centre. The one where you look the the lens and see the balloon, the other where they puff the air into your eye. Having worn glasses since I was 10 I'm used to both tests, except the air puff one still made me blank and move my head back. Had to do that one twice for each eye because my first times didn't give an accurate reading. The optometrist Dr. Ramsey did my eye exam. It was pretty straight forward, and surprisingly my eye sight hasn't worsened as badly as I would have expected. My right eye changed slightly, but left stayed the same. Dr. Ramsey was friendly and helpful, and made sure to ask if there was any family vision history that would affect my vision (is there ever). He also asked me if I had any questions for him. I'd been looking at some online glasses retailers, which require you to know your PD number (pupilary distance). Apparently the optometrists at The Vision Centre don't do that reading...Walmart Vision Centre does and they charge $25 for it. I got the reading. Pretty sure that number doesn't change so I'll keep it on hand for future glasses shopping. I did look around at some of their glasses. They have a sale on at the moment where you can get 2 pairs of glasses for $170, except if you have a strong prescription like mine, after all the lens coatings and other things it's about $280 for 2 pairs of glasses. It's not a bad deal. I tried on a few of the test frames, but since I could really see how I looked with them on (my glasses were off and I don't wear contacts) I didn't buy anything. They sell glasses kits, lens clothes, cleaners, etc. here. As well they also have prescription contacts. If you buy lens cleaner from them you can get a free refill when you bring in the bottle.

The ladies were fantastic, they all very extremely helpful in every aspect of my visit from…read morebilling to choosing the right glasses and I was excited to find out I was getting 2 pairs for the price of 1. I will definitely go back to The Eye Center next year!

Support Local Businesses? Buyer Beware! My husband and I…read morehave always believed that buying local is the best way to go. We try to practice this belief as much as possible and shop in Leduc as well as use local services. On Saturday, May 20th, my husband visited The Eye Centre in Leduc Common to look for a pair of sunglasses. He ended up finding and buying a pair of Oakley sunglasses. On Sunday we made a trip into Edmonton with our kids and were greatly dismayed to discover the exact same pair of glasses were $70 dollars cheaper at several different retailers. When we returned home we went on the Oakley website where they are also listed for $70 less. My husband emailed the company and were told that the suggested retail price was $230 but that individual businesses had the option to set their own prices. Indeed! I called the business where he made his purchase on Tuesday morning at 10:00 am and asked to speak with the owner. He did not return my call. I phoned again at 5:45 pm and my call was taken by an associate named Krystal who stated that "their business did not price match" and that "my husband had the option of buying his sunglasses elsewhere". Good advice Krystal but too little too late. Their store policy that ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS. is clearly stated on their reciept. This initially did not concern my husband as he was satisfied with the glasses until he realized they were being sold for $70 less at other retailers. I asked Krystal for the owner's first and last name and she refused to give me the information. My advice to residents of Leduc would be to shop around first and not expect fair prices just because you're shopping local. If you choose to shop at The Eye Centre in Leduc Common, be forewarned that buyer beware is definitely in order.

Solid Optical place. Appointments can be hard to get but the eye doc are polite, and do a great…read morejob. The sale of glasses and contacts is a good overall experience but it is a little pricey. Considering the location and the service you receive after, its okay to pay a little more in my book. The after service is really good, they will take care of any imperfections or defects and they fix things if they are not right. They also provide a good warranty on prescription glasses etc. i will continue to use them going forward.

I have been coming to Karim since Smith & Wight first opened. The service has always been top…read morenotch and selection is outstanding. For the past few years, I have trusted the Smith & Wight staff to choose for me and they never get it wrong! Smith & wight may cost more, however I truly believe you get what you pay for in selection and service.

Wow, absolutely horrific experience. Smith & Wight will treat you like royalty and take your money…read moreuntil you have an issue. Don't expect them to fix anything, take responsibility for their mistakes, or help you get through complex issues. Karim's "special pricing" turned out to be exactly the same as the regular pricing at my local optician, so don't be fooled. WORST OF ALL, THEY RECORD YOUR CONVERSATIONS TO FIGHT YOU WHEN YOU COMPLAIN OR ASK FOR YOUR MONEY BACK!!!!!