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E. Michael Howlette & Associates

3.5 (6 reviews)

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Eyewear fitting

Retinal imaging

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Virginia Eye Institute

Virginia Eye Institute

3.1(22 reviews)
5.4 mi
•$$$

Hanover location- Melissa at the front desk was absolutely…read morewonderful! From the moment we walked in, she greeted us with a warm smile and made our entire family feel welcome. She was incredibly friendly, kind, and patient with my children, going above and beyond to make their visit a positive experience. Melissa even took the time to give the kids small gifts, which completely made their day. More importantly, she genuinely engaged with them and helped them feel comfortable and excited about being there. It's not often that children leave a doctor's appointment asking when they can come back, but thanks to Melissa, that's exactly what happened! Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to making families feel welcome truly set this office apart. We are so grateful for the exceptional customer service she provided and look forward to future visits. Thank you, Melissa, for making such a lasting impression on our family!

it has been over 2 yrs since my cataract surgery. My vision is horrific. I cannot see well and…read morealways feel like something is in my eyes. My eyes get blurry, I lose my balance because of my sight being awful and it has destroyed my quality of life as an artist. I feel lost, hopeless and wish i never allowed them to bully me into this surgery. I could see well enough before this. WISH I NEVER WENT TO THIS PLACE. COLD AWFUL HEARTLESS COULD CARE LESS ATTITUDE AND GENERIC RESPONSES AS THOUGH WHAT HAS HAPPENED IS AN "OH WELL...WHOOPS" Nothing they can do to help so they say, it is just a total lost cause. I despise what has been done to me and I just wanna sleep so the day is over and i do not have to deal with it. I hate my life now. If I only knew they would destroy my life and my vision.

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For Eyes

For Eyes

4.1(21 reviews)
5.6 mi
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Hadn't upgraded my glasses in 6 years, back then I had gone to For Eyes and it was a good…read moreexperience. Went this time and Angela greeted and helped me. I was trying to stick to a budget and needed progressive no-line bifocals. Angela was not pushy in the least. She did not try to upsell me on add-ons I had no interest in and understood my desire to keep to a budget. I took advantage of the 2 / 199 deal so I could get glasses and sunglasses. Angela was Very friendly and easy-going. We talked about our dogs and cats more than glasses. I have every reason to believe that I will be satisfied with the finished product and if they need tweaking, For Eyes will make it right. MD Winegart was also very expedient and efficient. Even had my records from 6 years ago at hand.

I had one of the most frustrating experiences ever with this store…read more Two months ago, I brought in my own eyeglass frame (barely worn) to have lenses fitted. After waiting more than two weeks with no update, I called to check, and only then did they tell me my glasses were ready. When I picked them up, the prescription was completely wrong, so I had to redo the exam and order again. This second attempt was even worse. After another month of waiting--and multiple calls where the staff gave me confusing or evasive answers--they finally admitted that my glasses had been lost in transit. When I went to the store for a solution, here were my options: 1. Choose a replacement frame. At first, one staff member told me I could pick any frame from the wall. Then another restricted me to only the $129 section, and if I wanted something better, I'd have to pay extra. This made no sense--my original frame was higher quality and definitely not plastic, and it was their fault it got lost. Why should my choice be limited because of their mistake? 2. Request a refund. But not immediately. I'd have to wait until the manager came back from vacation to approve it. And given they already lost my glasses, I had no confidence they wouldn't "lose" the refund check too. The excuse was that it wasn't the store's fault but "the lab's" fault--as if that makes a difference to the customer. 3. Wait for the manager. The staff said they couldn't make decisions without her, and they refused to call her because she was on vacation. A store of this size with no backup system or delegated authority? Completely unprofessional. Bottom line: They took my money upfront, wasted months of my time, lost my property, and then made me wait even longer for a half-baked solution. Customers should not have to sacrifice their time because of the store's mistakes. If you want fast, reliable service, and accountability when things go wrong--this is not the place.

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