I went here because it was one I didn't have to pay up front and mess with getting reimbursed. I figured how much more could they charge than other places? After picking out frames we sat down to add it all up. After $250 covered by insurance the lenses were $670 and the frames were $300 for a total of $1220 my charge. (I couldn't afford glasses this time either. This happened a couple years ago too and I just kept my old glasses for another two years-- blurry but who needs to see, right?) My friend recommended Warby Parker and I did have a couple hundred I had planned on spending so I checked them out online and the same pair of glasses were $345 total. After I email the receipt and get reimbursed $250 from insurance my total cost will be $95. Idk about you but if that's not price gouging, what is? That's a 1280% difference in price. Almost 13 times more expensive at EyeStyles. read more

They are the worst! I've literally asked for my contact lens prescription 4x since getting my eyes checked almost a year ago. I've never had such a bad experience. They do not follow Up and push you to get product through them. I should not be spending this much time trying to get my prescription. Also-- according to my vision insurance they FOR SURE OVERCHARGED ME! read more

Great service. Husband went to get his new glasses refitted. Tait and Sharleen were great.

Tait very healpful and kind. Fixed my husbands glasses without him being presant. I called before coming in to see if they were opened on Vets day . Didn't take very long to have them fixed. Very friendly people work there. read more

Super friendly staff great environment was in and out in no time at all. They even suggested some glasses that I would've never thought would look good and they did. Easy local great place to shop and get your eyes looked at. read more

Oh my goodness, this place is amazing! Went above and beyond assisting me with fit on multiple pairs of glasses purchased elsewhere. Dona (not sure of the spelling) is a gem and super helpful. Will be ditching my old optometrist's office and becoming a client here! read more

Similar to others' negative experiences, I felt I was being upsold both during the exam as well as with ordering. I know which contact lenses work well with my specific eye issues, but the optometrist persuaded me to try several other brands over the course of weeks due to improvements in technology and manufacturing, none of which worked well for me. I was told my prescription for contact lenses and eyeglasses would only be valid at their shop because of the way they were written. Immediately after the exam, a lead optician guided me through the overpriced eyeglass frame options. As we discussed lens types, she went into great detail about why I should get numerous upgrades. The total cost was ~$1000 and I never use them because they make me so nauseated with the slightest head movement despite how frequently I tried. I've decided to eat the cost because I cannot stomach subjecting myself to this sales pitch and subtle condescension again. It took several attempts over a few months for them to finally release my paper prescription for contact lenses. The contact lens prescription I planned to fill elsewhere was backdated which lessened the duration of having an active prescription in hand before it expired. My request for a straightforward corrective eyeglass prescription less the unnecessary add-ons was denied. One could be written after completing a 2nd exam, which I quickly declined. read more

I like having an eye doctor in the neighborhood & the doctors who rotate through always seem nice and knowledgeable. That said, very limited selection & very expensive frames. I like the glasses I got here, but I regretted paying so much. read more

I had a vision exam long before I sought to buy a pair of glasses. For a while, getting glasses was in the back of my mind, so whenever I saw an eyewear shop, I'd wander in. This is how I learned that finding a good shop is difficult. First, I visited a couple of those giant corporate places at the mall. Eww. I just couldn't stand how impersonal the employees were to me, and to one another. It's like, being professional does not require robotic, inhuman behavior. Next, while strolling along some trendy neighborhood, I visited a few independent boutiques. I learned that it's common for such places to "provide" frame choosing services. By provide, I mean require; and charge a bunch of money for. So I forgot about getting glasses for a while. Finally, the time came when I really needed glasses. I learned about Woodstock Eye Styles, and decided to check them out. I'm really glad I did! They helped me choose between a few favorite frames- that I got to pick myself, and also helped me through the arduous insurance process. They really took care of everything, and made the process enjoyable. They're personable, care about providing good service, and have positive energy in the office. I would definitely recommend them! read more

I had a very off-putting experience at this office. The doctor made a joke at the expense of my poor eyesight. I will not be going back.

Been twice, 2 years in between and can say both times I have a great experience. Dr. Shin is a very nice guy, really personable and does a great job. Front staff is very nice as well. Somehow there was a mix up with booking through the online system (my confirmation said today, theirs said next week) but without flinching they said "no problem, let's do it right now. I would have been fine to reschedule, but that worked. Thirty minutes start to finish for a full eye exam. Other than some disturbing news...bifocals are on the horizon...all went well and I have the prescription on hand that I needed. Highly recommend. FYI found the rates to be exactly around how I expected, I pay out of pocket so knew what I was going in for. read more

The binocular vision dysfunction is now corrected.....the clarity is amazing. Beyond satisfied .....thanks so much. The DO spent a lot of time explaining how the dysfunction works and why.....and how the correction works. So excited to see clearly. read more

I haven't had coverage for eye care in 5 years so I knew I was overdue for an exam. I found Woodstock Eye Styles and got an appointment within a week (which worked perfectly for my new coverage and my schedule). I showed up early, which allowed Dr. Shin to see me early as well. I found him very personable and appreciated how he explained everything to me. I found it very comfortable and thorough. As I expected, Dr. Shin recommended that I get both new contact lenses and glasses. My insurance only covers one or the other every 12 months so we went with contacts since that's what I primarily wear. I'm also Native American and can access IHS services. I explained this to Dr. Shin and said that what is best for me is to get my contact lenses through his office and use my insurance, but to then use my IHS coverage to get a new pair of glasses. He quickly agreed and I walked out of the door with my prescription in hand. Finally, my contacts are still about $100 out of pocket and I do have to wait for pay day before I can pay them, but the staff was very friendly and offered to work with me to get the payment taken care of. They went ahead and ordered the lenses allowing me to pay for them when I pick them up. Everyone was friendly and I really appreciated how easy it was to schedule, get them my insurance information, and take care of my prescription. I'm glad I stumbled upon this clinic. read more

I don't even know where to start because everything was wrong at this place. I was treated so rudely and condescending by the doctor (Dr. Daniela Minnis) and staff at the Woodstock location I actually left in tears. First, the woman working at the front desk made a snarky comment about how when I sent them a copy of my insurance card the image was "really big" and that it was hard to see (lots of issues with verifying my insurance that I won't even get into). Seemed unnecessary for her to mention unless her goal was to make me feel crappy (it did). Then when I filled out their intake form and didn't check all the "optional" boxes for the add-on services she gave me a really hard time about it. I explained I would come back another time to get my eyes dilated when I didn't have to go back to work but they still wouldn't let it go and kept harassing me about it. Then during the exam I told the doctor that I was having a lot of trouble reading up close and that I was thinking about getting bifocals because readers weren't working for me. To my surprise she ignored this completely and instead prescribed me readers and changed my prescription in a way that actually has made it harder for me to read up close (when I contacted them that my prescription wasn't working I never heard back from anyone). During the exam the doctor also seemed checked out and annoyed by my eye complaints. She made a weird comment that maybe it "just seems like its harder" for me to read up close. What the hell?? Then at one point she actually suggested maybe I should just get laser eye surgery!!! What optometrist suggests this to a person who just wants some freakin bifocals? Things just went downhill from there because I told them I couldn't afford any of their super expensive frames. I told them I would have to buy my frames somewhere cheaper (maybe online) and boy oh boy did I get attitude. I got a full lecture about how if I didn't buy frames there they couldn't guarantee my prescription wouldn't get messed up, etc. The fact is they have beautiful frames here, I would love to buy several pairs if I could buy I just can't afford them. Sorry guys I'm POOR. My basic take-away is that this place considers themselves to be a fancy boutique optical (in a strip-mall next to a Safeway but ok) and that if you are too poor to shop their designer frames then you can leave. I'd also like to mention that all the women working here had ridiculous fake nails (get those away from my eyes thanks) and walk around in high heels like they are working at Saks Fifth Avenue. My advice to the owner: this isn't a posh neighborhood so maybe check your attitudes -OR- find a different location that fits your brand. Stop making poor people feel like sh*t because we can't buy your products. read more

I went in for an eye exam and new frames a couple of weeks ago and had a great experience. I was able to schedule an appointment for the next day, the office looks good and the desk ladies were hilarious. Dr. Shin was also very nice and made sure that I understood everything he was telling me about my eye health. The frame selection is also very "hip". Although the experience was very good, I forgot to write a review. What drove me to give such a great review was my experience from earlier today. Long story short, my 2 year old got poked in the eye with a stick and it looked bad--parents worst nightmare. I called their number to ask if this was something I should bring her in to see Dr. Shin or her normal pediatrician. I had been seen before, but my daughter was a new patient. This all happened at 5:00pm on a Monday. They were able to take my information over the phone and told me to come right in and that they would make sure she was seen. When we arrived, my heart sank because the office was very busy. However, they were true to their word and were able to see her. My daughter is very shy and does NOT like very many people. Dr. Shin was amazing with her and had her allowing him to exam her eye in no time. He was very reassuring and didn't make me feel silly for rushing her in when she did not in fact have any damage to her eye. read more

I found the staff to be super friendly and helpful. One woman there patiently helped me try on practicality every frame in the store and helped me choose the best frames for my face. I already had a prescription so I don't have feedback on the optometrist. read more

I have been going to EyeStyles for four years now and Dr. Thorsland is a true professional. He is great at explaining the changes that occur with my vision as I age and what options are available. The new technology they have that allows you not to have your eyes dilated is wonderful, too! Their selection of glasses is very stylish and they work well with your insurance. Keep up the great work! read more

I had an excellent experience from calling to set up my appointment to my time in the office to glasses pick up 1 1/2 weeks later. (Earlier than expected). The office staff went over what my insurance covered over the phone before I even walked in the door. When I went into the office the staff were friendly and welcoming. Dr. Minnis was great at explaining the process. She made me feel really comfortable and happily answered my questions. I left feeling great about my experience. This will definitely be my regular optometrist from here on out! Definitely worth a few extra bucks for the quality service and product. read more

Just had a horrific experience at Eye Styles with Dr. Shin. Let me fill you in.... So I needed a new contact lenses prescription and thought, "Hey I should just go somewhere close to my neighborhood." I made an appt. Last Monday i went in to Eye Styles on Woodstock and had an appt with Dr. Shin. I let Dr. Shin know that I am very happy with my contact lenses and feel like my eyes are pretty stable, and have probably changed very little. He did all the normal eye exam stuff, which was fine. He found that my eyes had not really changed. He did tell me that perhaps if he changed it just a bit I might have clearer vision for my computer use. However, my current prescription was fine for computer use. He said he wanted to send me home with a different lens to try... As he looked through the lenses he had on hand, I think he discovered that he didn't have what he wanted (I only know this because he muttered something under his breath) So he instead gives me a lenses that is basically the same prescription that I am currently wearing...and I still have a pair of contact lenses. When I go out to pay they charge me $200 for the eye exam and then another $100 for a contact lenses fitting fee. I am confused so I ask, "Why would I need to pay a contact lenses fitting fee when I will most likely be going with the same prescription that I had?" The people at the desk just looked at me and said, "Well he is sending you home with a lenses and wants you to come back to see how it fits." So...today I come back in with the same lenses (actually it was sort of terrible and not as comfortable as my current lenses). I sat down with him and let him know that I have some questions and some frustrations. So, I asked him why he sent me home with a lenses that was the same as what I am wearing and didn't send me home with the lenses that would change my vision for computer use and make my distance vision slightly less? He said, "Well you said that you were really happy with your current prescription so..." I said, "But you said you wanted me to try a different lenses, one that would make my computer use easier and my distance slightly weaker. Yet that is not what you did." He said, "Well we don't send patients home with two lenses for fear that they will mix them up and then we will end up ordering the wrong prescription." I said, "That still doesn't make any sense. Why would you not just send me home with what you originally wanted me to try?" Then I said, "My frustration is that you charge me an extra $100 for a contact lenses fitting fee when, if we order the same prescription you wouldn't really do anything in way of fitting me. Then in the end the entire $300 of my insurance money is gone to you and I have nothing left to purchase contact lenses. I am just trying to understand that $100 charge." He continued to talk in circles and continued to be very condescending to me, like somehow I wouldn't possibly understand. In the end I said, "I think what you need to do at this point is finish this appt, give me my current prescription and let me leave." He then said, "Well perhaps we will let you keep your $100 contact lenses fee and you can go somewhere else because I don't think I am comfortable writing your prescription." I said, "Ummm, no, you were paid $200 for an exam, and for me to get a contact lenses prescription another eye care facility will want to do that exam. So no. That is not what will happen. You need to do the right thing and just finish this appointment, write me the prescription and let me go on my way." So he said, "Okay i will do that for you." Wow....this was about wanting to understand why I was being charged for things, never got my answers and still ended up with my same prescription that I came in with and out $300. NEVER go there...never see Dr. Shin! Unless you enjoy a condescending doctor that will squeeze you for all that you have as far as insurance money. read more

Really nice practice, but they only carry incredibly expensive frames (starting at $300) and I found out later that they charge more than double the going rate for exams and contact lens fittings. I'm new to Portland so I am still learning what things cost. Even with insurance, I paid a significant amount out of pocket just for an exam and prescription renewal. When I called them to discuss their rates related to other shops in the area, like Pearl Vision for example, they said "We don't practice that kind of optometry. It's simply not part of our mission. I'm sorry there's nothing I can do for you." Well, they could have offered me a partial refund, but they didn't want to keep my business that badly. This place is great if you want to pay a lot more than necessary. read more

Great expertise in selecting the right shape frame for ones head shape! Also great expertise in maximizing ones insurance benefits for those who are on a budget! read more

Watch out for the $100 contact lens fitting fee; Dr. shin recommended new contacts, but failed to mention the extra charge for "fitting" them. read more

Tired of those assembly-line optical warehouses? Visit Eyestyles instead for a completely personal and bespoke experience from the optician to the optical specialist to the glasses specialist. You will receive a complete medical assessment, including photographs, and answers to all your questions. Because of their smaller size, it also doesn't take as long. Try it! read more

Great office staff. My eye exam with Dr. Shin was thorough and he explained everything quite well. Great selection of frames too! I found one for my progressive lenses and one for sunglasses. read more

A few months ago I received my ($1000) prescription glasses that I ordered from Eye Styles on Belmont. I am still extremely unhappy after three adjustment visits and my glasses are still uncomfortable (heavy even after ordering the thinnest possible lens) and the transition part of the lenses is very ineffective. I literally have to push my glasses up off my face in order to read small print. After each visit, I'm just told "it takes time to get used to/adjust to new glasses". It has been several months and I feel extremely frustrated that I paid so much money for glasses that I hate wearing. read more

Beware. They billed my insurance for 4 boxes of contacts instead of 2. EyeStyles ordered and gave me the remaining boxes when I called them out on it. Besides this issue, the office staff is flaky and doesn't return calls, nor did they call me when my contacts were ready for pickup. read more

My experience at this practice was fine, but do your research on what your insurance will cover before going here because i feel very mislead and was told my exam would be fully covered. I even gave Eye Styles my insurance info 4 days ahead of time and told them i just needed new contacts, and they said "oh that insurance company is great to work with and everything should be covered." They clearly didn't call in and receive a pre-approval, but made it sound like they did. Contact fittings are rarely covered by insurance companies. I rarely ever write reviews but this is worth writing so you don't feel mislead when you receive a bill you weren't expecting. I've been getting exams for contact lenses for 15+ years and I've never had an exam that wasn't fully covered from my insurance until now. I agree with Emily M.'s review below - they charge extra for a contact fitting fee and should ask the patient if they want an extensive exam rather than just doing it. I am very disappointed and when i called there was no remorse. I'll pay this $100 contact fitting fee and be done with it (which felt no different or extensive than any other exam for contacts I've received) and look for a new provider next year. Bummer that this practice couldn't have been more upfront with their fees and been honest with their patient. read more

I've been a client for 2 years and have experienced nothing but exceptional, professional service. As a health care provider myself, I know what's important in delivering quality care. First, you have to be technically proficient. Second, you have to take the time to understand the medical history of your client. Third, you need to take the time to listen and respond to the unique concerns and questions of your patient. Finally, you need a superb support staff who are caring, reliable, and accurate. Dr. Thorsland has exceeded these standards and is truly the most knowledgable OD I have been to (and I've been to about 20 because I've moved a lot). He has really helped me understand my changing vision needs as I age and has patiently helped modify my prescription to meet my needs. Huge kudos to this business. read more

I stopped at Woodstock Eye Styles with my new prescription in hand hoping to find frames that I liked. I'm glad I made the trip. The selection was fantastic and the displays were pleasant and easy to work with. When I finally decided on frames (after trying on a bunch of frames all of which I liked) I got great service from the woman who worked there selecting the right lens options for me. Great customer service! read more

I went in seeking help with a pair of glasses that I bought somewhere else & they were so helpful! My glasses fit perfectly now and the customer service was great. I'll be returning here to buy my next pair of glasses. read more

While the doctor was great, I was unable to get anything other than my prescription here. They kept trying to get me to pay absurd prices for everything I asked about and, even though they accept my insurance, were only offering to do the things my insurance wouldn't cover. I was looking into getting a contact lens fitting, which they told me would be $117 because my insurance only covers 10%. I made it clear that this was way out of my budget and they didn't give me any other options. When I called up my insurance company later that day, I found out that they were trying to con me into getting a "premium" contact lens fitting, because my insurance covers most of the cost of a standard one. They of course left all this information out when I was there. Similarly, the only options they were offering me for glasses were things that were excluded and they acted like it was completely normal for one to shell out hundreds of dollars out of pocket when their insurance can cover most standard options. It was impossible to find anything even close to affordable there and I couldn't tell at times whether the front desk staff was trying to con me or was just incompetent. read more

I've had great vision my hole life, but have a few serious medical problems. dealing with doctors is very frustrating for me, it seems they don't n haven't wanted to get anywhere. I gave up. until this summer my eye started bleeding from the retina into my blue ring,eyes. I had no clue what to do. I knew the hospital was a waste of time. I took a chance. against my belief that doctors are really a waste of time. I didn't want to go blind. So I picked eye styles and got a ride. I was blown away, took me off the street, no insurance. Dr Shinn new how serious my problem was. and because of his unselfish professionalism I can still see. Bye far the best doctor experience I have had in a long time. Very educated at what he does. for once it was worth paying for. I just wanted to say thanks, anyone who has eye issues, and my family all wear glasses and I've been to a few eye doctors. no one campares to this place. so educated and willing to use it. not ur ordinary lame experience. love you guys. read more