I've loved being a patient at Grove Eye Care. You know how everyone has a doctor visit they're kind…read moreof afraid of? Eye doctors used to be that for me, but after my experience with Grove Eye Care, I feel much more confident and relaxed. I had my first visit back in 2023. I was looking to start wearing contacts and to get a new glasses prescription. Booking an appointment was easy. My first visit is a bit of a blur since it's been over a year, but I did have main takeaways. Whoever it was that guided me in how to put on contacts was the kindest and most encouraging person I've met. In my experience, a lot of eye doctor visits have involved inpatient people (I can understand because I would feel inpatient hearing the same six letters over and over again). I did not feel this way with my contact teacher. She was there to support me and made me feel welcome. I highly recommend getting contacts here. The contact experience involves getting the right prescription for you with a doctor, learning how to put them on, getting trials for a week, then returning to see if you'd like to order them. I have VSP which helped with the cost and have enjoyed the Bausch and Lomb Infuse 1-Day contacts. As for eye exams themselves, on an annual check-up this week, I did have a more impatient examiner, who didn't really explain all the machines to me which I didn't mind as much because I felt more confident, but had wished she told me when bright lights were flashing. They have a machine you can pay extra for so you don't need to get your eyes dilated which is nice. My first examiner in 2023 did explain everything. I think you just need to ask. My doctor is Dr. Schwartz. She helped me with my contact journey as well as treating headaches and dry eyes. She's very direct and to the point and can answer any questions you may have. I've enjoyed having her as my doctor. During my visit this week, I explored possibly purchasing new glasses/lenses at the shop section. It was a bit out of my price range, but do know you can get your prescription for free and if you need the distance of your eyes it's a $10 charge. If you're feeling uneasy about eye doctors, this is a great place to feel more confident and comfortable with them. The parking is easy here with a lot out front. It's near Carytown. And there is a gender neutral single stall for bathrooms. I highly recommend.

Everyone is so kind here, and my appointments go super quick without feeling rushed. (No waiting on…read morethe doctor for ages!) I appreciate how the doctor shows you the scans of your eyes and explains the different things he's looking for and why. Have been seeing Dr. Levy for years but he recently retired. Now seeing Dr. Wong and still getting the same great service!

Very impressed with this small, local business. Staff out front are efficient, helpful, and…read morefriendly. Dr. Patel was approachable, engaged, and spent time explaining the results of the eye exam. She didn't make me feel as if I were imposing on her time. Overall, high marks for this business.

I would not recommend this practice to anyone, especially those from minority backgrounds. The…read morecustomer service was absolutely terrible from the moment I walked in. The front desk staff were rude, dismissive, and showed zero compassion toward patients. What made it worse was the blatant racism. Staff members were visibly unwelcoming toward Asian and Muslim patients, and I personally witnessed them mocking ethnic names -- laughing among themselves in a way that was humiliating and completely unprofessional. This is a medical office, not a place where patients should have to tolerate discrimination. On top of that, their appointment policy is absurd. If you are even five minutes late -- despite traffic, parking, or any other reasonable circumstance -- they will cancel your appointment on the spot and move on without any grace or understanding. No call, no warning, no flexibility whatsoever. This place is not a welcoming environment. The behavior of the staff is harassing, disrespectful, and frankly unacceptable for any business -- let alone a healthcare provider. I urge anyone from a diverse background to look elsewhere for eye care where you will actually be treated with dignity.

Dr. Fripps is great! I found her practice last year in searching reviews of course, and even better…read morethat it was close by and convenient. It's always very easy to schedule appointments and you can literally take a visit on a lunch break, as she is efficient and honors appointment times. So much respect for doctors and practices that try their best to stay on time and respect your time as well. All of the staff are friendly, they do a great job explaining what to expect, and it's no frills billing that you pay during your appointment time. Aside from my routine eye exams, Dr. Fripps has excellent chair side manner and holds space for you to address any questions or concerns you may have with your eyes. Then not only does she make recommendations, but also tries to give 2-3 recommendations in varying price points and locations (online vs retail) for whatever budget you may be hoping to stay within. This is one of those places you almost wish you visit more than once a year or so, but it's a welcoming practice and she remembers little details about you even though visits are infrequent. Highly recommend!

Dr. Mia Fripps is committed to outstanding customer care, ensuring thorough exams and asking…read moreinsightful questions. She takes the time to discuss your overall health and how your habits impact your eyes. During my visit, she emphasized the importance of staying hydrated and suggested allergy eye drops, which have significantly improved my eye comfort--I no longer experience the tiredness or dryness I used to. The entire staff at her office is equally attentive. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I highly recommend her practice!

I use Yelp reviews for most "new" choices but sometimes services like this are not reviewed as…read moremuch. I decided to just pull up their website and I was impressed by the info, so I scheduled. Wow, I made an excellent choice. It's a husband and wife and the wife was who I saw. I have all kinds of eye issues so I normally prefer a ophthalmologist. She was amazing on explaining a problem I have and referring me. The selection of glasses, the staff, the overall experience was excellent!

A tiny office in a tiny corner of the Barn shopping center, this isn't a place you spot from the…read moreroad while thinking of getting an eye exam. This is too bad, honestly, because it's a place absolutely dedicated to the best possible experience and the best possible fit for you and your eyes. They're very flexible and very familial, and dedicated to up-to-date technology and hand-crafted accuracy. I also deeply appreciate that they've always had good advice for me on how to afford something I -like-. I've never been upsold on anything, unlike larger commercial places, but I've never been sold anything that felt like a compromise either. It pays to note I am an inherited customer from my long-time optometrist [a dear man who kept careful notes so he could cheerfully ask me how life had gone since I saw him last]. It is a testament to the skill and warmth of Doctors Lindsay and Kurt Jung that I have not suffered the least hiccough or disappointment from the transition when he retired. As long as this office is open and I am within 200 miles of it, I will continue to come here, happily driving from out of town for the experience [which I am doing currently].

Mr. Dudley was very expedient, professional, kind and courteous!! I would highly recommend him to…read moreeveryone i know!!

Due to a sudden work layoff, my vision insurance was ending. Unfortunately, my benefits were ending…read morein 2 days. So I trolled the listing of approved eyeglasses places from my vision insurance and Dudley Optical was listed. I only picked this company because a) he accepted my insurance, b) he carried the frames my insurance would pay for, and c) he stayed open late on a Saturday afternoon to help me out. If you're looking for a slick strip mall nationwide optician who offers 2 pairs of glasses for $99 and has posters of bespectacled models and too many frames to count (even though you don't like most of them) - this is not your kind of place. However, if you want excellent service from a welcoming, knowledgeable, unpretentious local optician with decades of experience, try Mr. Dudley. He had many frames to choose from but not so many that I was overwhelmed. He explained why certain frames fit me better than others and where I want the frames to sit on my nose for the best corrected sight and to avoid pain. Also, he has the simplest paperwork and breakdown of fees I've ever seen. It was an easy transaction - the first time I've bought glasses where I didn't get that feeling I might be paying too much or surprised by extra fees. My glasses arrived in the time frame he quoted and he was great at fitting them and getting it right the first time. I'm very happy with my new specs! Seriously, Mr. Dudley is a gem.

I have been coming for several years now and I am well pleased with the staff and the examine by…read moreDr. Shows was thorough. I would definitely recommend them.

I've been coming here for a few years, always get treated great by the entire staff. Friendly,…read moreprofessional, accessible.

I have been going to Grove Avenue Eye Care (both locations) for 10 years and remain just as…read moreconfident in my choice today as when I first walked through their doors in search of an eye care specialist! Drs. Neidigh, McMillan, and Levy, all of whom I have seen, are professional, knowledgeable, and of equal importance to me, personable. The technicians and office staff are also very welcoming, friendly, and client-focused...a great combined team and a great all-around eye care practice!! **I drive three (3) hours (each way) to remain a patient of Grove Avenue Eye Care and recommend them wholeheartedly !**

I was very pleased with my visit today to Grove Eye Care. Everyone from the front desk staff, to…read morethe woman who did my eye tests, to Dr. Deese, was very friendly. I was really interested to see the photos of my eyes, which Dr. Dense explained to me. He assured me that he had no concerns with my eyes and confirmed that he was aligned with my prescription and treatment plan. There was an upcharge for a couple of tests, so my copay was a bit more than I was expecting, but I'm very happy with the thoroughness of my visit, and would recommend Dr. Deese to anyone looking for an eye doctor.

I had my first appointment yesterday with Dr. Shin and I highly recommend her. She spent a great…read moreamount of time with the exam (double checking everything) and also spent a great deal of time explaining insurance options. I'm not sure about others complaints, my experience with any issues with glasses are with the manufacturer, that's where warranties are issued from (as is the case with most everything- including cars). Bottom line it was the most thorough eye exam I have had in 20 years of wearing glasses.

I just called to get appts for two people and she asked what date and time I preferred... ALL I was…read moreable to get out was 'I prefer mornings'. She cut me off and said 'if there are any openings in the morning that come up in the next two months then I will call you within 5 min.' CLICK, she then promptly hung up on me. Um.... okay, guess I won't be going there!