I have been going to Viilage Eye Center in a Potomac for at least a decade. Dr. McConarty is…read moreexcellent and the staff is extremely nice and helpful!

Dr. McConarty is a thoughtful, outstanding optometrist who helped me with my eye problems and…read morevision the way other optometrists could not. He also took his time to explain things to me and take a holistic approach. Linda, the office manager at the Village Eye Center in Potomac, is a perfectionist who has become the most trusted optician for me - her ability to design and adjust my progressive lenses and guide me through every step of the process. Cant imagine anymore getting my progressive glasses from anyone else!

I like coming to this business for my wellness eye checks. On the days I visit, their lobby is…read morenever busy with a lot of patients, and their employees are always smiling and very helpful. I also like my doctor as well: Dr. Yecheskel, as to why I keep coming back each year. On a recent visit, I noticed they had a Coffee Bar with a board showing the choices they had. There was also a magazine stand if you want to select something to read. I am always on time when I visit, and they are usually ready for me when I get there. I have never had to wait long for my appointments and I certainly appreciate that.

Exams are professional and get five stars for that. Gave three stars because I had an issue. I…read morecalled three times and left voicemails asking for a return call. I also sent a text, but no response. Then the next day instead of calling me or responding to my text I received an email. I found that to be unprofessional.

I have a terrible experience with them. My appointment was at 04:20 and arrived at 04:30. They…read morerejected me without any excuse. I was coming from Georgetown with terrible traffic on Friday. Nobody call me or explain to me what happened. It is unexpectable business behavior.

i was trying to buy glasses. After waiting a while I asked if they could get my prescription from…read moremy old doctor. They said "Look around. We are understaffed. I'm not doing that." OK. Thanks for the heads up. About ten other ways to say "no" but that answer told me all I needed to know. Went to Lens Crafter. very pleasant fast experience and they got the $800.

I have changed optometry offices over the last several years because I have not been satisfied with…read moreany of them. That all changed today. A few weeks ago, I called to schedule an appointment. I was told I should complete the patient form online and bring it to my appointment. This morning, on the day of my appointment, I received a text message an hour before my appointment instructing me to wait in my car when I arrived and to call the office. Erika answered my call and said I could come in and to knock when I was at the office. She brought me back to do the initial intake and and the pre-exam tests. I have major anxiety when it comes to the air puff test for glaucoma. She was patient as I had a hard time keeping my eyes open as I always blink like crazy. I asked if it was ok if I lifted my lids to keep them open. That seemed to work. At one point, I actually let out a faint scream because I was startled. Once we were done with the pre-exam she brought me to a room to wait for Dr. Vicky Wong. Dr. Wong was very thorough in explaining what she was doing during the exam, the test results, and with her recommendation since I mentioned that my eyes have been irritated and dry. She suggested that I look away from my monitor during the workday every 30 minutes and to blink. She also gave me a prescription for Xiidra eye drops to use for six months which should help to produce real tears. I was offered a sample and discount card. Note: Allied Pharmacy is conveniently located on the same floor of the building. I had to schedule another appointment to come back to have my pupils dilated to finish the eye exam as I wouldn't be able to see very well for two hours afterwards and I had to go into the office today. When we were done, Kim Barnhouse, the Office Manager, assisted with the payment and scheduling my next appointment. When I got home, I noticed that my state of residency on my receipt and prescription reflected MA and not MD, so I immediately called the office and Kim corrected them both, had the prescription encrypted, and emailed both files to me. If I had any issues with receiving them, she offered to fax or mail them. Sharon Pollack assisted with adjusting a pair of sunglasses I have as the frame had gotten loose. She suggested if I leave them in the car that I shouldn't because they can get warped. She said I could come back any time to have them tightened. I can't say enough good things about the staff in the office. They are an all-star team and the epitome of customer service. I have never experienced this level of service before from ALL the office staff. Everyone is professional, personable, and helpful. I am certainly going to recommend them to anyone who asks. This will be my long-term optometry office from this point forward.

Vicky is great but the other crew from the front desk to sales are cold and unwelcoming. Got the…read moresame vibe as myEye dr where they just want to give you an eye exam and then sell you glasses for a profit. The optional retinal exam is posed not something voluntary and the choice to buy eye glasses are basically forced on you. I made it clear several times I wanted my prescription sent to me and they assured me it would be sent. Sales person had 0 intention of ever getting it sent to me electronically. Beware

I rarely give five star reviews as I typically will say there is always room for improvement. When…read moreI give a five star review it means I am 100% satisfied with the experience and service provided. I am admittedly picky about eyewear; The frames as well as the lenses. tl;dr- Eyes on Norbeck, and Raul specifically, are a 5 star experience! I purchased every day frames and lenses as well as a pair of prescription sunglasses. Not only did they have unique eyewear and quality lenses, they are a preferred provider in network with my vision insurance! I no longer have to go anywhere else when the time comes for me to look for new eyewear and lenses to go with it! Continue reading if you want the longer review! For years I went to a locally owned eyewear boutique, but after Covid, the shop was sold and their inventory was no longer unique or the high-quality of the previous owners. So I was on the hunt for a new place to purchase eyewear. I had already gone to several places in Washington DC and Northern Virginia and found that while some of the places had wonderful eyewear, they did not accept insurance and my out of network benefits would make purchasing eyewear a $4000 endeavor. Again because I am picky and have a penchant for I wear that is not mass produced. Add to that, I was also searching for an optical shop, where I would feel confident that my eyewear fit me properly, that the lenses were high-quality, and the person helping me select frames understood their inventory and had expertise in what they were offering. Enter Raul and all of the staff at Eyes on Norbeck! Upon walking in, you are created warmly and feel very comfortable. The shop has excellent lighting on the inside and nice big windows which bring in natural light. This is a big deal because lighting matters a lot when it comes to vision as well as the look and feel of eyewear. Immediately I knew I was in a place that cared a lot about vision. The selection of frames are unique and designer, yet reasonably priced. If I were to guess why they're pricing is so much more reasonable it would be because they maintain a regular clientele who are not only repeat customers, but bring in friends and family who also become regular clientele. Such was the case with me. One of my friends recommended the shop to me and I am so glad she did. Upon arrival, Raul gave my friend a big hug and he welcomed to me warmly as well. I explained what I was looking for and provided my prescription. Raul asked clarifying questions and made honest recommendations which included knowledgeable feedback on the frames and the fit. I had not made an appointment as I wasn't getting my eyes examined so I fully expected Raul to either take limited time with me or suggest I make an appointment and come back. I was wrong on both accounts Raul immediately, but without rushing, brought me around the store and we selected a few frames together. His expertise helped me not to feel overwhelmed and he very patiently, with a great sense of humor, brought me to making a decision on my eyewear that I feel 100% met my needs. Having worn glasses for over 30 years, and visited many places that sell eyewear, Eyes on Norbeck, and of course Raul, are a 5 star experience!

The doctor at Eyes on Norbeck is so kind, patient and knowledgeable. I have a bit of a more complex…read moreprescription and he has been so very nice to deal with. I would highly recommend his services. They have more tech type of equipment and also do virtual reality type of test as part of the evaluation process which is pretty interesting.

Attentive Service & New Artworks! I visited today for annual…read morevision check up. My longtime provider Dr. Cohn & staff provided attentive comprehensive care. Traditional eye exam & retina specific analysis. Dr. Cohn reviewed past history/current exam results & overall health w/me. Excellent vision w/glasses. No new prescription needed. Also New artworks @reception. See Photo.

I had an incredible experience at Wink! I will be coming here annually for my eye exam…read more I first went to Wink in 2022 and was helped by Dr Rachel Cohn. I then went to another eye doctor that was covered by my insurance plan. After not being satisfied at that location I returned to Wink because the care I got in 2022 was so good it was worth paying out of pocket. I could not believe that 3 years later Dr. Cohn remembered me and picked up our conversation from my first appointment. That level of personalization has solidified that Wink is my permanent eyecare boutique. My eye appointment was so quick and efficient because Wink has the best technology. They can scan your eyes and tweak your prescription in record time. What first put Wink on my radar was the brands of frames they carry. Specifically, I have always wanted a pair of Lindberg glasses. Wink made my eyeglass dreams come true! There was a Lindberg frame I was interested in but they did not have the color I wanted in the store. They placed a special order for me so I can try on the glasses in the color I was hoping would work before I committed to purchasing. The glasses came in, and the rest is history. I am currently writing this review wearing the glasses I have dreamed of owning for the last 10 years. My annual exam cannot happen soon enough. I received the best customer service at Wink and look forward to seeing Dr. Cohn and the rest of the amazing staff again next year.

Unique glasses unlike anywhere else. I confess I first went to Visionworks looking for glasses. I…read morestayed for 3 hours and left without getting anything. I walked into Village Wye Center and found a pair I loved within 10 minutes. I was able to order the lenses in the custom colors I wanted. I got magnetic clip on sunglass lenses for them and a second set of clip on made especially for migraines. After picking up my glasses I walked around for weeks saying randomly to people that I loved my new glasses lol. I still feel this way. Recently I had to change my prescription. They were happy to help me do this, and even fixed a tiny bit of damage I had caused after dropping them. They were ready faster than predicted and they're perfect. I love this store.

Good vibes all around - I came out of Village Eye Center in a state of calm because the staff was…read moreso attentive and caring. Dr. McConarty solved the vision problems I've been having for years. He came highly recommended, and I'm happy I sought him out. What a relief - my new lenses are an upgrade to my quality of life. Jennifer, the general manager, also deserves praise for her patience and sheer determination in finding the perfect frames for my facial profile. Her technical knowledge of the trade is impressive.

I don't review often but wanted to add one here because both my wife and I made eye exam…read moreappointments this year, (it was time) and after going through the initial eye tests, checks and pictures (without dilation), we then saw Gabriela Miller, O.D. for review, discussion and additional testing. We were both happy with what she did, and how everything was explained clearly. Prescription eyewear selection followed and that was fairly smooth as well. I thought the frames selection was somewhat limited but I don't have anything to compare to currently. Overall happy with everything, and will return in the future.

Dr. Rubin is an amazing ophthalmologist whom I've been seeing for eye exams for many years…read more However, in the last couple of years, there have been changes in the office and it starts to feel different. I went in again and there was this one lady at the front desk who was extremely rude and unprofessional. When I approached the front desk to request a printout of my contact lens prescription as suggested by Dr. Rubin, she insisted I had to pay for both a contact lens exam and a glasses exam, even though I hadn't requested a glasses exam, and my glasses prescription was still valid from four months ago. I paid, but requested explanations. Despite explaining my insurance coverage and situation, she remained adamant, refusing to listen and even declined to provide my prescription print out, citing distraction from billing inquiries. She then callously added, "You contact your insurance. If nothing else I can help you. You can be out of here." When I suggested Dr. Rubin come out to explain, the lady at the front desk callously retorted, "Dr. Rubin doesn't own the business. It is what it is; you have to pay for two exams." This further added to my disappointment and frustration, as it seemed to dismiss my concerns entirely. Feeling frustrated and disappointed, I requested Dr. Rubin's presence myself, and he and another front desk staff member clarified the billing procedure and explained changes in my insurance policy. Despite this, I still questioned the necessity of double exams, especially given the recent glasses exam. While Dr. Rubin is excellent, the behavior of one team member left me feeling disrespected and dismissed, tarnishing the overall experience.

Dr. Chu is an outstanding doctor! I've been going to eye doctors for more than 60 years, and Dr…read more Chu is the very best. I chose him because my sister (a nurse) has been going for years, and recommended him highly; and because of his professional expertise. From the moment I met Dr. Chu, I was so impressed. Everything about the entire experience was truly professional and first-class, including Dr. Chu's staff and state-of-the-art equipment. Dr. Chu's expertise and experience speak for themselves - he's brilliant and skilled, yet kind and even humble. He educated me about cataracts, and later performed cataract surgery on each eye. All easy & seamless. Dr. Chu not only restored my vision - it is better than it has ever been! I am overjoyed and grateful every day - I recommend Dr. Chu whole-heartedly~

I have been seeing Dr Chu for many years. At one point I felt he was pushing the laser cataract…read moresurgery even though the knife is just as accurate, but the laser costs over $3000 out of pocket. So I went to another eye doc, who was a crook. Suddenly I was developing a new eye disease every time I went for a check up. Went back to Chu, only to find out I did not have any of those eye diseases. So, back to Chu, who over time has become very short tempered, impatient and rude. He did my cataract surgery, which went fine. But if I have more than one or two questions he becomes very disagreeable. My distance vision since cataracts has NOT been corrected by glasses using his prescriptions. Last he told me there was nothing he could do and walked out of the room. If there is a vision issue, the doctor should want to find the problem and correct it. He did not. So, no more Dr Chu. Whenever I had an appointment I did not look forward to his moodiness. It has gotten worse over the years and many of his staff acknowledge this.

Totally agree with other reviews that they have no respect on your time. Twice that I waited…read morelonger than 45 minutes. The staff were annoyed when I asked when I can see the doctor. While those arrived later than me got out before me. After I saw these other reviews, I got an a-ha moment. I felt I was discriminated or at least not welcomed at this office. I will not go back again.

I'm typing this review WITHOUT GLASSES!!! My cataracts are gone and so is the yellowish haze they…read morecaused and for the first time in decades because of the implanted lenses, I can read up-close, can easily see my computer screen and can read highway sign...all without glasses. Dr Roberts is so smart and a pleasure to deal with. Google his name and read his remarkable bio! He uses "state of the art" EVERYTHING! His staff is lovely... I can't say enough.