Dawson&#x27;s Vision Center

0.4 mi

Dr Svensen is awesome. I have a family history of eye disease, and he took extra care to screen my…read moreeyes. Tests show that I am OK now, but we have to keep a close check beacuse I am borderline right now. Great presonality. I am glad to have him as my eye doc.

Alabama Family Optometry One Hour Optical

3.1 mi

For starters, optometrist kept running me down in front of my wife. Thought he was being funny but…read moretotally rude. Main problem though is its been over 3 weeks now and still no glasses. I called them and an optician said he would call the lab and get back to me, but I never heard back from him. Pitiful. Ive never had to wait more than 10 days before. Im about to demand a refund if I dont hear back from then in another week.

From the owner: Alabama Family Optometry One Hour Optical is a family owned, full service, discount optical…read moresuperstore. AFO1H provides one hour to same day service on most eyeglass prescriptions, all at affordable prices. Our focus is on the consumer, and how to deliver the highest quality eyewear for the lowest possible price. We carry over 1000 frames in our inventory and offer substantial savings on the most popular brand name and designer eyewear available. Our Prices Are So Low, It's Practically Wholesale! Using the latest in technology, we provide: Professional Eye Care Examinations, Contact Lenses, 1 Hour to Same Day Optical Services & Treatment of Eye Diseases. We know you will Love our Convenience, Service, Selection, and most of all our Value.

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Milano Eye Care

2.7 mi

I have worn glasses for over 45 years. The ones I purchased at this clinic was by far the most…read moreexpensive and WORST I have ever had. Inside of 6 Months they had to be replaced and are messed up again. They never offered to fit them to my face or even tried to make sure they fit correctly. I will NEVER go back and wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Chandler David G Dr Optmtrst

10.1 mi

Talk is cheap, however don't expect the written Eyewear Warranty to be honored as promised. Watch…read morehow you deal with this business. As soon as there is a problem with an item purchased, the customer is WRONG and though the warranty is supposed to be unconditional, I have found that not to be the way it works. I got some glasses that I did not like and attempted to use my "Unconditional Return Warranty" and I found they would not stand behind their products.

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

make sure they order the right lens because I paid 200 and they came in wrong they lied said they…read morewas doing fast shipping did not do that now I'm driving can't see waiting order them on the 7th it's the 28. the fact they called said they was ready so I throw my old ones already ! just to go up there and they was wrong .wont give u nun until they come for they mess up or nothing smh

Awful experience. My…read morewife came here to get an exam. Got the prescription, and chose frames somewhere else. After the glasses were ready, she quickly realized something was very wrong with the prescription. She called Americas "best" to see what was wrong with the prescription. She talked to two separate people who told her "You just need to give it a few weeks" or "You just have the adjust to it". Even where the frames were purchased, they knew the prescription wasn't right. After talking to two different people, who, had they looked at the prescription probably would have realized it was incorrect, the second person finally saw that the prescription was wrong on paper. It should not have taken her talking to two people or that long for them to believe that something wasn't right. Incredibly disappointing.

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Kazi Ophthalmology

0.2 mi

I wish I could recommend this practice, but unfortunately my experience over the last year and a…read morehalf has been incredibly disappointing. I was originally referred here by my rheumatologist for baseline eye testing before starting Plaquenil. During my first appointment, the younger associate doctor diagnosed me with glaucoma and started me on glaucoma eye drops. After experiencing significant side effects, I returned and was later evaluated by the owner and head doctor of the practice, who informed me that I did not actually have glaucoma. He explained that my eye pressure was normal and that the appearance of my optic nerves was simply due to my anatomy. I understood that mistakes can happen, so I continued trusting the practice with my care. Unfortunately, the problems continued. My first glasses prescription was incorrect, resulting in about $150 spent out of pocket on glasses I ultimately could not use. Later, after being diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, I asked whether binocular vision dysfunction could be contributing to my persistent double vision and vestibular migraines. I was told that I did have binocular vision dysfunction and, as I remember the conversation, the younger associate doctor said, "My bad. I should have checked for that before." Trusting that we had finally identified the problem, I again paid out of pocket for new lenses in two pairs of glasses. Those prescriptions also failed to resolve my vision problems. Along the way, there were multiple unnecessary trips to the office, including driving there after being told my glasses had arrived only to learn my order paperwork had been placed in the wrong stack. The reimbursement process has also been frustrating. I have paid $196 out of pocket for the most recent lenses. I was later told I would be reimbursed $133. When I asked why the reimbursement did not match what I had actually paid, I was told, "Well, he hasn't even written it just yet, soooo." That conversation was over a week ago. When I called again, I was told the check still had not been written. What has concerned me even more is my inability to obtain my own medical records. I have completed the required records request paperwork twice, emailed, called, and followed every instruction I was given. I am still trying to obtain the physician notes needed for another provider to continue my care without repeating unnecessary testing. At this point, the money is honestly no longer my biggest concern. The real cost has been the time. Time away from work. Time driving back and forth. Time waiting on glasses that never solved the problem. Time spent trying to obtain records that legally belong to me. Living with complex chronic illnesses already requires an enormous amount of time spent in medical offices. This situation became one more unnecessary obstacle that could have been resolved through communication and follow-through. I don't expect healthcare providers to be perfect. I do expect honest communication, accountability when mistakes occur, timely access to my own medical records, and a genuine effort to resolve problems fairly. I truly hoped this could be resolved privately. I submitted a formal written letter and continued trying to work directly with the practice before ever considering sharing my experience publicly. Unfortunately, after many months, I felt I had exhausted every reasonable avenue available to me. This review is not intended to encourage harassment or personal attacks against anyone at the practice. It is simply an honest account of my experience so that other patients can make informed decisions and so that anyone going through something similar knows they are not alone.

From the owner: Clinical Assistant Professor - diplomat American Board Ophthalmology -Only Local, Full Time Retina…read moreSpecialist in the Area -Diagnostic and Management Of Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy - Sutureless Cataract Surgery With Premium Lenses -In Office/Outpatient Blepharoplasty (Upper Eye Lid Tucks -Medical, Laser and Surgical Management of Glaucoma -Corneal Transplant Surgery -Management Of Dry Eyes -Examination for Eye Glasses and Contacts -Most Insurances Accepted

Wallace Price Dentistry

4.8

(6 reviews)

2.3 mi

What a wonderful Dentist. We are new to Alabama from California and I took my 82 year old mother…read more We had a informative consultation.. Super impressed. He will be my Dentist as well... our whole family. Thumbs up!!

Dr. Price was my Dad's dentist and took care of his dentures. A recent dental exam revealed I need…read morea partial or a set of dentures. Dr. Price offered a free exam. Dr. Price and his staff provided excellent service and consideration for my condition. Dr. Price's exam was through; he explained every step of the procedure and was very detailed in the explanation of the cost of the procedure. I recommend him to anyone! Google's driving directions are incorrect; Dr. Price's office is located on the right side of Highway 431 north, after passing over Henry Rd.

Oxford Dental Care

4.3

(6 reviews)

2.6 mi

great expeience. windy & lisa answered all my questions & scheduled my appointment. i had 2 teeth…read moreextracted. dr amir,amy & ashston were great during the procedure. this was the best experience i've ever had at a dentist office. my recovery has been great. i will highly recommend oxford dental care for your dental needs.

Lindy did a great job cleaning my teeth. She is always very professional and pleasant. She takes…read morethe time to explain exactly what she is doing. Lindy is very patient. She is the best dental hygentist ever. I always tell the dentist she should get a raise. Lindy is actually one of the reasons I use Oxford dental care. The dentists are ok too.

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