I have been seeing Dr. Kolnik for numerous years. He has never been anything but friendly,…read moreprofessional, knowlegeable, and prompt. I highly recommend him to friends and family. His front desk staff (Bea) is also very accommodating, knowledgeable and professional when it comes to the administrative aspects like billing, appointments, ordering contacts, etc. Check Dr. Kolnick out on zocdoc.com which has verified reviews from patients who visited him and he has a solid well-deserved 5 stars. Another benefit of this office is the fashionable glasses they sell. The eyeglass professionals spend the time and effort to help you select the best glasses that are right for you. For a long time I hated the way I look in glasses but they're always able to help me find a pair that I love to wear and feel good in. Lastly, there is abundant parking out front.

I assume if you're reading this sentence that 1) you've been to an optometrist before and 2) your…read moreeyesight is sufficient to read this sentence. If you've never been to an optometrist, this review is for an eye doctor. If your eyesight sucks or you moved to a new area and need a checkup (as I did and needed), then other reviews here should testify to the longevity of this doctor and his positive impact on his patients. Me, included. Come back to this review after you see him and let me know if you can read this sentence clearer. I think you will.

Saw Dr,Z she was terrible.Rushed through eye pictures tried to write I had diabeties when I do…read morenot and said my prescription changed when she showed me no proof. Place is a scam to get you to purchase new glasses. Do not recommend!

I like Dr. Kolnik a lot. He's been treating my husband for years to rave reviews. However, after…read moregoing for my first eye exam, I have some concerns about his office's practices. My husband and I pay for full coverage for an annual eye exam, lenses, and frames. Yet we were handed a bill for over $300 when we left. First, the office requires you to do an eye test that is not covered by insurance at all. They literally pressure you to do it regardless of if you need it or not. $40/person, so for both of us that was $80. After the exam, we went to discuss glasses. Francine asked us which type of anti-glare we'd like on the glass: blue light blocking or not. The two are the same price, $85. We were never offered the option to NOT get anti-glare and therefore stay within the bounds of our coverage, so for both of us that was an extra $170. The remaining balance were co-pays, which were fine. But this office took advantage of our lack of expertise in this field to nickel and dime us for an extra $250 that we really did not need to pay, but weren't given a choice. Patient beware. Giving one extra star because Dr. Kolnik really does have excellent bedside manner.

the staff is always ready to help! kind pleasant and patient ! wonderful choices of eyeglassesread more

Great optometrist there. Convenient location. Not all of the staff is particularly friendly, but…read morethey act competitive with other stores, including being reluctant to give you prescriptions, which is incompatible with Massachusetts law. I've never had this problem elsewhere, including getting pupillary distance or measurements that would allow me to get glasses elsewhere if I want. It's petty. Also much more expensive than some other places that make equally good lenses with good frame choices, and they don;t take insurance which is of course their prerogative. I hope to follow the optometrist elsewhere when they leave.

"Had an excellent experience at the Pearle Vision in Newton! The staff was incredibly welcoming,…read moreprofessional, and attentive from the moment I walked in. The optometrist took the time to answer all my questions during the exam, and the optician on the floor helped me pick out the perfect pair of frames without any pressure. Very friendly and knowledgeable team. I highly recommend this location on Needham Street!"

I just needed a little metal pin replaced and they did it with a smile on a busy Saturday.read more

I left Neeham Eye Associates feeling a bit frustrated. I use them as my primary optometrist and…read morecame in to see if they could adjust my new glasses from Warby Parker. The attitude I got left me feeling like I wasn't welcome. They let me know that they don't adjust Warby Parker without charging me a fee and couldn't confirm they wouldn't break them. They should note that many people cannot afford the cost of many eyeglasses (they charge hundreds of dollars that aren't always reimbursed) and Warby Parker offers low cost glasses. Adjusting them would take them just a few minutes and help customers feel supported. Instead, I left feeling embarrassed.

I am visiting from Richmond VA. I have a 9 year old with glasses that are difficult to replace…read more.. Which of course means I travel with his older pair (never quite right once new frames and tweaked prescription are gotten used to)... And the frame breaks. Not a full break but enough that a remedy is required as we are traveling 10 more days. That's the back story... The fix is coming from my new relationship with Needham eye associates and in particular Ilana! She helped trouble shoot, ordered frames and even helped to work within a tight time frame! She is the most pleasant person and I certainly hope that she is recognized for her willingness to go above and beyond! I am visiting local family and am thrilled to have made this association! I am grateful beyond words!

I've had appointments for the past couple years with Cassandra. She's an excellent optometrist. I…read moretend to have a lot of questions and she's always patient and considerate with me. She never makes me feel rushed and is quick and efficient with how we go through all the checks. She also provides additional information that helps me learn about optometry. For the second appointment, she was unusually well-prepared and remembered all the details that we'd talked about in the past regarding my specific needs. She's also an insurance whiz. If all Doctors were this good, we'd live to 150.

This was my second outstanding experience with Cassandra. My husband and I are so happy we found…read morethis venue and optometrist that makes the place. She is so knowledgeable and caring. 100% and more recommendation. Excellent frames as well. Just be careful that you pick out a frame that is not only stylish but the right comfort for your face.

I was struck by an auto immune disease called Stevens Johnson Syndrome back in March 2017. Both my…read morecorneas were scarred by inflammation and my vision was significantly impaired. My ophthalmologist told me wearing the Prose device was my ONLY hope of restoring vision. After under going six months of unsuccessful Prose treatment at USC Eye Institute, in Los Angeles, I was told by the optometrist Dr. Gloria Chiu that "my eyes are always changing" and that "Prose was not meant for me". In being the advocate for myself, I was persistent in obtaining a second opinion on the Prose at Boston Sight. I was treated by Dr. Alan Kwok, the best doctor there on both visits, 7/30/18 and 5/6/19. This doctor has given me my eyes back and brought light back into my life. He is truly amazing! With these Prose, I am now able to return back to work and do the things I used to enjoy. The staff at Boston Sight is a group of compassionate and caring people that understands and treats patients with ultimate respect. This place is full of light and miracles! If you or anyone that has issues with sight, go to Boston Sight!!!

Although the PROSE devices are wonderful and have significantly help me to see, I must comment on…read morethe lack of helpfulness/professionalism of the staff. Lets just start with attempting to get a live person when you call. You may or may not get a phone call back. Very frustrating. Ophthalmologists and vision techs are wonderful and detailed oriented. I fully trust them. They have great interpersonal skills and treat their patients nicely. Problem is outside of their department. When it comes time to pay, a less than professional guy will come in and talk to you-Parnell. If your insurance provider is not set up and approved by their staff prior to your visit, they will not be active participants to help you secure payment. Fight will be all yours. BFS will no longer care as long as they get their pay from you at that time!! If you call them, it usually takes 2-3 days to receive a phone call back. Can be frustrating especially when concerns fall on dead ears. If there is a problem with your lens ( device) and needs intervention, they have a process where by you can send the lens to them. Since my lens was very irritating to my eye, I sent my lens in for treatment and repair. My lens was not returned in 2 weeks. After calling, Sabrina in this department told me it was delivered and had was signed for not by a name but by a person who used three initials as identification. Lens are not send via mail with insurance from BFS. Sabrina's answer was not very reassuring to me at all and all she essentially repeatedly said was lens was delivered. I had to tell her she was not very helpful with that answer as clearly it was not delivered to me or to my building staffed with 24 hour concierge service who would have signed for the device. She then said she would inquire about delivery and would call me back next day at 1pm. Didn't happen. Wasn't surprised. That is in a nut shell the lack of support Boston Foundation for Sight has for their patients in a nutshell. The organization does offer services for the financially less fortunate with steep discounts to free devices. I thankfully do not need this services but an aware of the good this organization affords. If you are a paying customer. Different ballgame!

I have found the doctor and staff to be very professional and kind…read more I have damaged my hinges more than once and I just bring the glasses and they repair them right on the spot. Terrific service. They stand behind their product.

I found this place through my vision health insurance website and decided to go there due to it's…read moreproximity to where I live. Unfortunately I did not read the reviews beforehand and it was too late afterwards when I realized that Dr. Cheng and the assistant had completely cheated me! (I saw the claims form online several months later that they had double charged/collected their fees from me and the insurance company. It was for the frames and the contact lens fitting/order.) In addition, the vision prescription for the frames were way too strong and I still can't wear them without getting a headache. I will never come back here and be warned to future patients. Dr. Cheng only cares about collecting her pay, and if she can get away with it double the pay/excess fees...

I called to get the price of a contact lens exam, which isn't covered by my insurance. I was quoted…read more$80. They charged me over $132. I said that when I called I was quoted $80, but they didn't care. They told me that contact lens exams start at $80 and said she should have told me that. Whose fault is that? But I'll take that up with the AG's office. I also had a regular eye exam, which was covered by my insurance. When I looked at the prices of the frames, most were between $550 and $750, and that was without the lenses with all the special coatings they were pushing. Then you have to wait after picking out frames because there's only one person that handles the ordering. When it was my turn, she made the comment that she really liked my frames. I said, "Good, put lenses in these frames" and I took the glasses off and handed them to her. (I prescription shades in the car.) The frames I was wearing were much nicer than any that they had. And my glasses only cost me $325 INCLUDING LENSES at Waverly Eye Care in Belmont. I would have gone to Belmont, where they only charge 50 bucks for a contact lens exam, but it was toward the end of the year and they didn't have any appointments before my benefits would expire. (My bad.) I should have known when MyEyeDr was the only outfit that had plenty of appointment times available. It's because they're so wildly overpriced, deceptive, and upsell driven. In addition to all that, the trial contact lenses that they gave me had expired over 7 months prior to my appointment in December, 2025. Is that even legal?

I went back to them after years , reluctantly. My…read moreappointment went smooth / but since that appointment and paying in advance for new glasses , that they said would be ready in three weeks- I have had no reply from the multiple calls into week 4.

Did not have a good experience with Dr Carmody - to much to get into Front desk is understaffed in…read moreIMO. Then get ready to WAIT - way past your appointment

Front desk staff is horrible. Nobody picks up the phone or returns voicemail messages and if they…read moredo call you back they dont leave voicemails. Doctors are mostly competent and skilled if you can get through to make appointment. Rude staff also wont let you use the stairs to go up to third floor if you have appointment with them, probably violating a safety code. Not sure they realize there are many other nearby eye care locations that focus on patients experience.