This office is a fucking scam. If you or your kids are looking for a new eye doctor, look…read moreelsewhere. I moved to this area 18mo ago and havent seen an eye doctor in almost 3 years. Figured I would go here as I looked up IN NETWORK providers in my area. None of what this place does is transparent. I asked for a simple updated Rx for my glasses and contacts. They scammed me into taking pupil dilation (which i told them I didnt want) only to turn around and make up some fake story about how I "might" have Astigmatism. Only to put me in trial contacts fit for Astigmatism and THEY HURT MY EYES. Clearly meaning I do not have astigmatism. LIES LIES and more LIES. So what should have been a $15 visit ended up being a $140 visit because they decided to code the charges as if I have astigmatism so they could say "look we put him in the fancy contact lenses, he just didnt like them." Oh and to top it all off, the script they gave me when I left was incomplete so when i went to order contacts at Costco a week later, they wouldnt complete the order because there was missing information. And doctors wonder why no one trusts them anymore after Covid...this is why!! Read the room Doc, maybe try giving a shit about your patients for once and not treating people like cattle you shuffle through your door so you can buy another beach house.

I would give a negative 1000if possible. My glasses delaminated in month 18. Warranty is only…read morestandard 12 months. They told me to get lost. This is only the 2nd sad panda I have given on yelp. Never going there again. And they just snapped in half. :-(

I have been going to this practice since moving to the Carolinas in 2005. Even though I now live 40…read moremins away from there practice, I still make the drive and have referred relatives to them. Dr Thomas is typically my provider. He is authentically personable and funny. He is thorough and straightforward in his diagnostic process as well as in explaining. Excellent bedside manner. This year, I had occasion to meet and interact with Dr House. I must say, they are quite a pair. My review of Dr Thomas, above, also applies to Dr House. I can honestly say, I love them both as my eye care providers. Being in allied health, I understand that with the many transitions they've had to make, haps have inevitably occurred but I have seen them work hard to tighten up when things have come to their attention.

I am not pleased with their customer service lately. I ordered replacement lenses in December and…read morewas told that I would be called when they came in. After three weeks I called, they were still not in. After not hearing from them for four months I went in to check. My lenses were not in. I was told they sent a lot of things back because they had been "bought out". No one cared enough to contact me during this process. I doubt I would have ever heard from them had I not gone in myself. A disappointing, and unfortunately ongoing experience.

I have been seeing Dr. Mumford for almost 5 years and I would not go anywhere. The office staff is…read morevery helpful!

I went in looking for an eye dr closer to me. They were fine. The quality of their lenses is not…read moregood. I payed about 1k after insurance for my glasses. The lenses were off when I got the glasses, which they did order new ones for me. Second try is just as bad. The lenses are very plasticity and I can't see anything. I will not go back to this eye dr.

Attentive and kind optometrist. Friendly staff that must be knowledgeable on insurance or the…read morelocation has a relationship with Acuvue? because I had been going to the same place the last 8ish years with the same insurance paying $300+ more for my yearly exam, retinal imaging, and a year supply of contacts...seriously.

I work uptown and was going to a different optometrist, but decided to switch several years ago…read morebecause the front office staff was rude and the doctor I liked moved out of town. A coworker recommended Spectrum, and I haven't looked back. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful. I know that the long term care of my eyes is in good hands. The staff help me make the most of my benefits, and appointments are enjoyable. I love that I can set up appointments and communicate via text.

If I could give this location zero stars, I would. This has been the most disappointing experience…read moreI've had with an eye care provider, and I have been receiving routine eye care since adolescence. My primary concerns relate to communication and professionalism at the front desk, particularly involving the office manager at the Rocky River location. During a recent visit, I was given incorrect information regarding my insurance coverage for an eye exam. I was initially told that I would be responsible for a significant out-of-pocket cost, which understandably caused concern and led me to consider canceling or rescheduling my appointment. When I attempted to clarify this with the front desk, I encountered inconsistent explanations and was informed that I would be charged a $50 cancellation fee. This was especially frustrating given that the confusion stemmed from misinformation provided by staff. When discussing the matter with the office manager, I found her demeanor to be dismissive and unprofessional, which further added to the stress of the situation. Fortunately, after speaking with a member of the financial department, I was correctly informed that my exam would be fully covered by insurance. While I ultimately proceeded with the appointment, the experience leading up to it was unnecessarily stressful and could have been avoided with clear and accurate communication. Additionally, I observed what appeared to be staff discussing patients within earshot of others, which raised concerns about professionalism and patient privacy. I do want to acknowledge that several staff members were courteous and helpful. However, my interactions with the office manager significantly impacted my overall impression of this location. I hope leadership addresses these concerns to improve communication, professionalism, and the overall patient experience.

Called about being sent a bill for services I didnt receive. The office staff was rude and…read moredisrespectful when I was trying to ask questions and express my frustration.

there was a gentleman by the name of Fred that was the kindest , he took his to make sure to find…read moreall the discounts available, he was patient and did not rush at all, his customer service was impe.

I worked with Ted on ordering a new pair of frames. I gave him a call ahead of time to confirm my…read moreinsurance allowance. They were pretty busy when I walked in so I was able to look for the frames I wanted and be prepared for a fast checkout. Made even faster by Ted. By time he got to me, I was out the door in less than 5 minutes. That's me confirming the frames I wanted, checking out, AND him tightening my current frames that were a little loose. Some people are really just incredible at their work and I appreciate Ted for that. Definitely would recommend Visionworks on Randolph. Such a great Team.

I had an awesome experience today with the entire staff at Piedmont EyeCare Associates! From the…read moremoment I walked in until the moment I left, they were super helpful, kind, caring, and had a great sense of humor. You don't find ANY of that in this day and age in a doctor's office. Most of them make you wait at least a half hour and then can't wait to get you out ASAP with zero emotion or class...like a bunch of ZZZZZZOMBIES!! Thanks for changing my perception and image of what a doctor's office can be like. They have set the bar very high and I wouldn't recommend anyone else to be the team that cares for my eyes--now and in the future. I especially want to thank Maria for assisting me in picking out an extraordinary pair of exquisitely cool glasses. She is the utmost professional, very knowledgeable at what she does, and has a great sense of humor. She is the BEST!! I can't wait until my new spectacles arrive! Thanks again to Maria and everyone at Piedmont EyeCare!! You made my day and restored my faith at least in the eyecare profession!! See you again soon! SUPER SATISFIED, client, Brenda

NOTE: This review is not regarding the skill of the optometrist at this location. This review has…read moreto do with issues related to communications from this optometrist office and the professional acumen of the staff. You don't have to read the rant below. Here's the issues: 1) Off-putting and excessive security for an optometrist office, 2) Electronic Health Records system questionnaire that doesn't value the patient's time, 3) Incompetent office staff (scheduling appointments within insurance parameters). There are other optometrist offices that provide better customer service. For more specifics: To start, greeting clients with a locked door. I know that it is the 21st century. Certain neighborhoods can be rough. Is Blakeney or Weddington a high crime area? I don't think so. So, why is it necessary to have everything but a retinal scan to get into the office space? So you had someone come in and grab some frames - once (Oakley frames cost about $15/pair to manufacture, you may pay $100/pair). Stop treating the vast majority of people as if they are going to repeatedly violate the security of your business. Between your profit margins and your insurance, you can handle the shrink. Next, let's address the Electronic Health Records system (EHR) that is designed to consume mass quantities of patient time asking questions that are sometimes patently ridiculous. Men cannot get pregnant, this is basic biology. In a digitally active online form in the 21st century, why after acknowledging that I am a man would a form ask me if I'm pregnant (this is a "sex" question, not a "gender" debate)? No reason other than wasting time/energy. Why would such a system not retain information from prior visits and simply ask for changes and updates to previously reported information? Its not a HIPAA thing. Is it because you don't value the client's time? So, you really are going to ask me to fill out this complete multi-page form again for another appointment next week - really!? Finally, lets talk about the importance of scheduling appointments that acknowledges the world of health insurance that we live in and that funds the very existence of the modern optometrist office. When a client completes an appointment and the optometrist tells the person at the front desk to set them up for their annual appointment, it is not a stretch to think that part of the scheduling algorithm would be to include insurance requirements for the ANNUAL check-up. So, imagine my disappointment, when I show up after completing the forms, working my way through security, and the front desk staff asks, "So, you're going to be paying for this visit out of your pocket?" No, I pay a monthly premium so I don't have to. Now, to make it worse, I have addressed these same issues - in writing - to the company at least 2 years ago. They haven't done anything to change them. This optometry office needs significant improvement.

I called on behalf of someone who was having an issue with her eye and was understandably worried…read more Bri answered the phone and was incredibly kind and helpful. Even though the office was fully booked, she didn't rush me off the phone or make me feel like an inconvenience. She took the time to explain what might be causing the issue, which helped ease our concerns, and she also provided information about another location that might be able to see her sooner. Her patience, compassion, and willingness to help made a stressful situation much easier. Thank you, Bri, for your excellent customer service and for taking the time to genuinely care.

I stopped in because the glasses I bought here five years back broke. a screw had popped out and…read moregone missing. I thought that they might be able to help. This is technically a new location. My review in 2021 was for the location about two miles north of here that closed. Yelp did what Yelp does. So instead of a new review, this is an "update." A very nice young lady took a quick look and said she could help. I took a seat and about 15 minutes later, she reappeared with my glasses repaired. No charge and she even replaced the nose pads. That's great service. And while I'm not needing new glasses right now, I'll certainly be back when I do. [Review 322 of 2026 - 4582 in North Carolina - 25509 overall]