Great place to go for glasses! From now on this will be my only go to place for anything to do with glasses. Yesterday I walked in without an appointment to see if they could fix my 6 month old prescription glasses from another store that were missing an arm. Dr. Barry said "no problem" and went right to work finding a new matching arm, meanwhile I found a new pair of frames I liked and asked if these could be used as prescription sunglasses, again,"sure no problem". We had my prescription faxed over and in less than one hour I left with my original glasses as good as new and a great pair of quality sunglasses both for $100.00, good quality great service and really nice people, highly recommend! read more

I have been wearing glasses for 44 years, spent thousands on glasses, and this is where I am spending my money from now on. This is a small business worthy of your support. Moreover, if you are looking for the best value for your money, this is where you want to have work done. I needed glasses repaired, just happened to be across the street and saw their sign. I had been in pain for days, but five minutes and five dollars later I was good as new. First visit. Soon, more frames needed work. Second visit, once again I'm great, and they wouldn't take my money. Third visit: I have a two new, heavy prescriptions. These lenses cannot be made cheaply. I get sunglasses, computer glasses, and progressive lenses in general use glasses. They are absolutely PERFECT. They went above and beyond, too. These new lenses were mounted in my old frames. My old frames were reworked and are like new again: nose pads, ear grips, screws, ... you do not find this level of service anymore. As I previously mentioned, absolutely perfect. Need glasses? Do yourself a favor and get them here. read more

Love this shop! Had an eyeglass emergency. They do the work right there while chatting. I'll definitely be back! read more

Best service in a long time!! I came in after losing my glasses and they took amazing care of me. I got glasses, frames, and a case for very cheap in under 20 mins without knowing my prescription. Great quality work! I will highly recommend to everyone I know. The staff are very kind and generous. read more

Barry is so awesome!! He's so friendly and guides u to the right choice.. His prices are very affordable as well. U guys should check this place out better than Walmart and Costco that take 7-10 days to have your glasses done he has them in 5 minutes.. read more

I came in right as they were opening. They hadn't even finished turning on the lights and he managed to fix my glasses in like 3 minutes! All for only $3. What a deal. Thanks again! read more

Glasses are reasonably priced. Owners are welcoming and have their store clean. They have a large variety of glasses for all shapes and sizes. Definitely recommend to check out. read more

I went in today and it took less than 10 minutes to fix my glasses! I will definitely be coming back to purchase new glasses. The couple who owns the store are very friendly and welcoming. Their customer service is amazing and the quality of their work is amazing as well. Their prices are also the best :) read more

I highly recommend this place if you need glasses quick -got mine within 30 minutes of walking in !

Quick, professional, VERY fair prices. Much more personalized service than the chain stores at the mall. Thanks!

I was so pleased with the service that we received here this afternoon!!! My young grandson had broken his eyeglasses frames; they were his only pair, and he needs them for reading. I had been told by an employee at a vision care center that the glasses could not be repaired - we would have to replace the frames. Problem - they couldn't do it there. The employee suggested that we go to Douglas Optical. My goodness! This gentleman did excellent work, and is very kind. We did not have to replace the frames after all; the gentleman was able to salvage the original frames. His prices are very, very reasonable, and he did the work very quickly. I will definitely take my business to him in the future!!! read more

I never really write reviews, but after i went to douglas optical i felt i have to leave them 5 stars. after breaking my old glasses, i needed a new pair same day for work and i found this place on yelp. I was skeptical at first so i called ahead of time to see if there was some gimmick..to my surprise this place was legit! The staff were very nice and accommodating, the best price for glasses anywhere i felt i was getting a bargain and would highly recommend them to anyone! I will never buy glasses anywhere else again. 5 stars for sure. read more

My son broke my sisters, the eye dr they said it will be $100 for repair. We looked on yelp for a better solution and found Douglas Optical. Great repair! Fixed in under 10 mins ! For a very great price. read more

Can stress how AWESOME this Doctor is! We've gone to him several times through the years and time and time again he has save us time & money. I recommend all my family ('cause we all wear glasses) to Douglas optical. He's amazingly patient & straight. How he stays open, I have no idea; but, I hope he never closes!! A true prize right here!! read more

I am writing this letter to complain about the poor service that I have received from Douglas Optical today who lost small parts of my prescription glasses in minutes and rudely told me to get out of the store. I was blindly referred by a receptionist from a reputable optometrist in my local area with hopes that they could find a titanium temple for my Tommy Bahama glasses which accidentally broke off. My first impression was this store is a big mess filled with clutter, dirt and totally unorganized. Nevertheless, I entered with my glasses anyhow, broken temple and two small screws including the hinge taped to a one inch square piece of paper inside a Ziploc bag for the main purpose of keeping all of the parts intact. I tried to explain my issue, but that ignorant woman said to place everything in a plastic tray only to find out later that they could not find a matching temple which I understand, but then they lost those important parts and I blame that woman who was so careless. I was very angry at that man whom I believe is the foreign owner and woman whose English is their second language who are both sly, shady, crooked as well as untrustworthy! Never in my life have I ever experienced such ridiculous customer service and as a result, do not even think about having any service at Douglas Optical in Long Beach. Thank you, "Yelp" for your service and listening to us! read more

So helpful! Went in to see about salvaging a pair of frames that finally gave in to metal fatigue. It would have cost 25 to repair them but 39 for a brand new pair. I am so happy with the results and it only took 15 minutes. Thank you! read more

This business is a treasure! I'm ecstatic I found about it. I cannot emphasise how efficient, reasonably-priced, and courteous the staff is. Not only that, the quality of their lenses is ridiculously better than other "name-brand" options. Choose Douglas Opticals! You'll be grateful in the end. read more

Got a prescription regular glasses and a sunglasses today. Very quick and friendly service and the best price in the town. I am very much satisfied and happy. read more

My son broke my glasses playing around and my coworker told me about this place so i came by today, i gave the lady my glasses and she told me that it was going to be like 20 to 25 dollars to fix them and some guy came in im guessing the Dr. he said its going to 25 to fix them. He took like 5 mins to fix them, he did a great job im extremely happy they look brand new and i would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family!! read more

I have been coming to Douglas to see Barry for several years now. He has repaired glasses for everyone in my family. My husband just stopped by last week because he couldn't see anymore. He was able to get a pair of glasses for reading and for distance in under a half hour. Always very pleased with the experience. I would recommend Douglas Optical, and have, to anyone!!! read more

I don't usually write reviews but when I do that means I was happy with the outcome. I was looking for a place that would fix my broken eyeglasses as I had previously gone to so many optical shops including LensCrafters where I have my account and eyeglass purchases. They always tell me that it cannot be fixed anymore and should get a new one. There was one shop who would fix it but the charge is the same as buying a new pair. I was looking to buy the same frame (Chanel) elsewhere and just replace the lens but it was just too expensive. So I googled and found Douglas Optical and read the reviews which to some have the same issue as mine. So I went and gave it a shot. The first thing I noticed is that the place is like a family-owned business, which I like. You are treated in a way as a family as well, very warm. I went in and was greeted with a smile and they took my glasses for assessment. They right away worked on fixing the broken hinge on one of the arms of my eyeglasses. I went in 20 mins into closing, but they took me in without question. My glasses were fixed in 30 mins tops. I was really amazed! They were the only one who was able to fix it, paid only $20, and was out the door in half an hour. What a very ideal place to go. Barry and everyone else (his family) were so friendly. I finally found a new shop to go to for my eyeglasses, where I know I wouldn't be scammed. I felt the genuineness and simplicity of this place and the people who work there. Thanks, Douglas Optical for the wonderful experience :-) read more

So glad I found this place! Tripped over my dog and broke the "arm" off of my glasses. I was afraid I would need to replace the whole frame but they were able to fix them in 5 minutes for $15! They look like new! Very nice people too! read more

First of all I must say that this place is a dump! I can't even imagine the last time someone dusted in there. Glasses everywhere! Let me explain my visit. This morning as I was cleaning my glasses the lense came out and since I work across the street, I ran there (keeping in mind I have never been in there before) had to wait since there was a customer in front of me. Must add she was a little angry that her contact lenses were not there. Anyway she leaves and he asks how he can help me and I say that I work across the street and that my lense fell out and he yelled at me and said "NO NO NO I WILL NOT FIX YOUR GLASSES TELL YOUR BOSS HE IS SON OF A B*&CH" So I say I'm not him, not like I wanted it for free!!! I was so appalled by this that I had to come right here and yelp! Also just a quick note... My coworker went there a couple of weeks and go and he had white powder on his nose and yelled are her too. So one would say "why did I go?" When one is desperate and needs to see and there is shop across the street lets just say convenience was on my side. Thank god I was able to put my glasses together with help from a coworker. read more

This place is not a dump. But there are frames, frames, frames crammed into just about every available space, giving this place more of a thrift store vibe than your typical shiny, mall style optometrist. I've always preferred funky dive bars over trendy, upscale taverns so this suits me fine. There are hundreds of new and vintage frames spanning various decades, and it is easy to spend hours searching for the perfect look for your freakish face. Fortunately, they can have your glasses ready in 15 minutes! Although my fine-ass girlfriend had already purchased frames elsewhere, she said she wished we had discovered this place first because there were many cute selections for a fraction of what she paid. Barry, the owner, was very cordial and nothing like the screaming, coke-addled jerk hinted at in Kelli C's review. When he asked how we discovered his shop, I told him on Yelp and being the nosy type asked him about the "Sonuvabitch" across the street. Hahaha! Long story short, I like Barry... he's a straight-shooter. Even when we asked him to redo a couple of lenses due to very slight imperfections, he didn't complain or give us any attitude whatsoever. We will definitely be shopping here again. read more

I broke my glasses last night and looked up glasses repair spots in LB. I found this gem here on yelp. Barry greeted me as I arrived and I showed him my glasses, he told me it was a welding issue with my glasses and was kind enough to recommend another store for me. I couldn't go without glasses so I asked him how much were glasses, he told me $59 for just standard lenses and I could choose from the free lenses or buy the name brand ones and get lenses free. I didn't have prescription for my glasses so I was expecting to pay for an eye exam, but Barry was able to pull up my prescription by examining my old lenses. The free frames have an HUGE selection! It took me forever to find the right pair. Usually at other places, their free frames are horrendous, but you'll find something for everyone there. Barry told me it would take about 5 minutes to get the lenses in the frame and I can be on my way. I loved the free selection so much that I bought two! Barry was the only one working so it took me about 20 minutes to get both frames with the prescribed lenses. I can't believe I haven't been here before! I spent $118 for 2 frames w/prescribed lenses and didn't have to wait the standard 2 weeks for glasses! Way cheaper then my frames and lenses from Costco. I didn't get anything special on my lenses like anti-glare and scratch resistant so it might be a bit more if you want those. If you are in need of some glasses right away, love to save money and fast service, this is the place for you! I'm definitely recommending this place to all my family and friends! read more

I usually go to Costco or Walmart for my sunglasses but I knew it would take at least a week turnaround time and would cost $200+ for my prescription sunglass lenses. So I checked Yelp and found Douglas Optical. I called on a Saturday at 1pm (hour before closing) for an estimate on polycarbonate lenses for my prescription sunglasses, got an unbeatable price, $109. And they said they could have it ready in an hour! and they did!! read more

I have a pair of Oakley Frogskins that I left in my bag and got all squished and crooked. I first took them to Sunglasses Hut and they couldn't adjust them. I was thinking great I have to buy another pair and spend $100+. Then I found this place and they fixed them in 5 minutes for 5 BUCKS! They are perfect now. Definitely give this place a shot if you need to fix some glasses. read more

I had a new prescription for progressive lenses. Getting old.... Ordered them from Costco and they weren't right so I brought them back. Same for the next pair so I went to Walmart. and had the same problem, they just couldn't get it right. Then I went to Barry. He assured me that the problem as the quality of lenses they use. He only uses the highest quality. Boy we he right. That was 10 years ago and probably a dozen pairs of glasses later and I still will only go to Barry. Same for my wife. He also dose my sun glasses. read more

Barry and his lady partner are so kind and helpful. They take their time with you to make sure you are satisfied with your selection(s). You also won't get ripped off. Love this place. Wish I had known about it years ago. read more

Best experience I've ever had when buying new eyeglasses. The staff was amazingly friendly and would also crack jokes with the customers. I lost my glasses the previous night and thought that I was going to have to wait for the glasses to get sent to the lab and back or at least have to pay an arm and a leg at a place like LensCrafters but Barry and his team did it for a fraction of the cost and in less than 30 mins. This is definitely going to be the place I get my eyeglasses from now on even when I don't lose them. I will also recommend them to my friends. read more

Nice people. They take the time to chat with their customers and provide personal service. I had a complicated eyeglass repair that they handled it in very short order. They also have a very large selection of frames and could produce stylish eyewear in a short amount of time. I encourage people to shop there and support an independent, family owned and operated business. read more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE DOUGLAS OPTICAL! I've come here at least 3 times to get a new pair of glasses for myself and each time I've come, Barry takes wonderful care of me! I've broken my glasses twice cuz I was careless and irresponsible, and all it takes is a quick visit. I pick out a frame and hand them over and wait about 10 minutes. Then, MAGIC! I got a new set of glasses! It's quick, instant and I get my glasses the same day! He's got a huge wall of free frames and I love anything free! I only paid for the lenses. But for same day service, i'd go here any day of the year! I definitely recommend Douglas OPTICAL to anyone who wears glasses and anyone who likes saving money! read more

We will be coming here all the time from now on. Barry and his wife are extremely nice, professional, and quick. Got our 5 year old daughter's glasses repaired for only $12! My wife and I couldn't believe it. Especially since my daughter had put such a hurting on the frames. While we were waiting, his wife showed us some amazing rubber frames that are specifically made for very young glass wearers . We will definitely be going back there next year to get those for our daughter. Anyway, they did the job immediately and we were out of there in 20 minutes. But not without Barry giving us some candy on the way out. Great experience! read more

Took beloved pair of glasses which had were broken when I sent them out for new lens, Original co broke them but sent the new lens anyway, without setting them. took all to Barry at Douglas Optical on 4501 Carson St (Norse Way) & he FIXED THEM!!!!!! HAPPY DANCE!! While I waited! Now I have my beautiful glasses back in GREAT SHAPE! Highly recommended! read more

This was the worst experience I have ever had at any establishment! The owner was so rude and disrespectful. His prices are always different, his work is awful (the lens cut did not match the frame), his frames are cheaply made, and he does not guarantee anything he does. He yelled at my mother and scream for us to leave his store for asking to fix my glasses, after he completely broke them down the middle. His personal hygiene was just as disgusting as his shop, filthy! I will never go back here or refer anyone ever again. DO NOT GO HERE. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. read more

Owner was extremely rude! I will never return to this place or recommend them to anyone. Horrible service, very cluttered. Owners were not willing to help and had an attitude, worst customer service I have ever received. read more

Changed a pair of broken frames. Was very happy initially. However, as the lenses were not grinded to fit, the rubber frames broke due to the tight fit. Got a free replacement, but the frames were the exact type, and as expected, broke again after a few days. Not wasting my time to go over there again. read more

Douglas Optical is the kind of place you find in small towns, where they treat you as friends and are very friendly. This establishments owner Barry takes pride in helping his customers and will bend over backwards to make sure you get what you want... I can not say enough about this owner and his business, only wish other establishments would treat customers the same. read more