In the interests of full disclosure, I've had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Paul Botelho personally,…read moreso when it came time for cataract surgery last year, he was the natural choice. Lest you think it's only due to personal relationship, Paul is also an instructor at Brown. Who better to perform eye surgery? That said, the overall experience was very positive, from scheduling to the exam process, then surgery, then billing question follow up. The actual surgery is done in batches, almost assembly-line styler. That may sound negative, but the staff was very attentive to all patients' personal needs and kept the process extremely organized so my mind was at ease knowing I was in good hands. Kudos to all the staff for a job well done! This office is highly recommended.

I have been looking for a good eye doctor for some time now. After visiting a few (and regretting…read moreit) I decided to give Advanced Eye Centers a call. I used to see one of the founding doctors years ago when I was young, as I've had eye issues all of my life. It was easy to schedule my appointment as I was still in their system after what had to be 8 or 12 years! They went over my insurance with me and explained what I'd be expected to pay at my first visit. I was able to get an appointment scheduled about two weeks out, but that was partly because my own work schedule is busy! I arrived about 10 minutes early and completed some simple paperwork. I was the only one in the waiting room and right on time was greeted by Dr. Michaud, an OD at the practice. My exam was thorough but quick, which was really great as I was in and out in about 30 minutes. I was able to get a pair of contacts in my new prescription to wear home and ordered a few months worth to be delivered to my house - super convenient. Check out was simple and easy. They do have an optical shop on premises which is convenient, but I chose to keep my old frames and they do charge a fee on top of the lense replacement charge if you aren't purchasing new ones through them. I elected to shop around for prices, so I didn't spend too much time in the shop. The doctor and staff were friendly and helpful and the practice was very clean. I had a great experience and will continue to visit them in the future.

I had a fantastic first visit here!! Everyone was friendly…read moreand personabl!! I feel like I know the personally. Yes, the visit was about 1.5 hours but I was never "waiting" for long!!! I had to wait for my eye to dilate and during that time I picked out my frames. ABSOLUTELY, EVERYONE THERE WAS FRIENDLY, KIND AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.

I'll never ever go there again. They called me to go in…read moreearlier,because they had a cancelation. I said sure thing. Waited 45 minutes, they called me in for a 5 minute test. Then back in the waiting room. Waited another 45 minutes, then I complained. They called me in, just to shut me up. I was extremely patient and calm. They sat me in a room, Waited another 30 minutes. Nothing. No agnoligment that I was there. I got up and walked out. Waste of my time. If you want your time wasted, go there. They could of told me that they were backed up and can we reschedule, but no. She wanted to suck up the insurance. Plus she cancel on me the the week prior. Good luck to you. I'm done there.

Excellent ophthalmologist! The most sincere, caring and competent eye doc in the area. I had worn…read moreglasses for most of my life and Dr. Cote was the only doc to actually talk me out of surgery when I had requested it. Ethical doc in a clean, convenient location.

I've been going to Dr Cote for many years, and DrCote and his staff are great people. Dr Cote…read morealways takes his time, and explains the results of all the tests, and in detail. He is also a great guy!!

Dr. Ali is a very caring and thorough ophthalmologist. She goes above and beyond for her patience…read more She has been my doctor for many years. I trust her more than Mass Eye and Ear. She's right on top of things and provides the best treatment and advice. I can't say enough about her; she's the best !

I've needed corrective lenses since I was seven years old. An odd kid, I thought that glasses were…read morea sign of distinction and couldn't wait to have a pair to call my own. Over the years, my opinions on this matter have changed completely. What I wouldn't give to have 20/20 vision and see the world with crystal clear clarity, without the help of my industrial strength contact lenses (when I take them out, the world becomes one big Monet painting). Luckily, I have the very best ophthalmologist, Iman Ali, in whom I've placed complete trust to keep my peepers healthy and bright since 2005. At that time, I traveled the 45 minutes from my apartment in Quincy, MA to see her in Fall River. Eight years later, I still travel to see her, forsaking many other qualified ophthalmologists in Providence. For my first appointment, she had her work cut out for her: I was fresh from a major car accident during which I'd suffered eye injuries that made wearing my traditional contacts extremely uncomfortable. She was patient, caring, and so confident that I could keep wearing contacts (by the time I reached my twenties vanity had sunken in, and I no longer agreed with my seven year old self that glasses were a badge of honor). She knew instinctively how to care for a young woman who'd suffered a physical and emotional trauma, and with her help, my eyes - and my overall well being - improved. Today, there's barely any remnant of the original injury, and my prescription has, against all odds, grown lighter in strength. Other fantastic details that make Dr. Ali's practice, Total Eye Care, an excellent choice include: a friendly front desk staff (who in all these years have remained intact - I mean, no discernible turnover. This speaks volumes!); a charming little coffee shop in the main lobby before you enter the office; and for those who DO still think that glasses are a true fashion statement, a huge range of high end designer eyewear, including gorgeous prescription sunglasses. If I still liked wearing specs, I'd have no shortage of luxe and lovely options. Dr. Ali is - to coin a well worn phrase - the very best in the business. She's so smart, so sophisticated, and so easy to talk to. She's Brown University educated, NYC trained (where she gained incredible experience working on patients suffering from eye issues in the wake of 9/11), and superbly suited to a practice in an area like The Riv, where folks really appreciate a doctor who remembers all sorts of things about you: little facts that might date back years. While she's thoroughly modern, hers is the type of practice that hearkens back to the physician practices of old, which were built on a strong sense of family, where all generations went to the same doctor -- and that doctor inquired after one's parents, as the pediatric patients matured into adulthood. This makes my annual eye appointment feel like coming home, in the best way!

Dr. Mason is nice as long as you hang on every word he says. Don't tell him that you are still…read morehaving issues with your vision because he will blame it on your age and make it sound like it's all in your head. I went somewhere else and the doc got it right first time. I won't ever go back to Centrr for Sight because of Dr. Mason.

The eyeglass center spent a lot of time and successfully to fixed a broken pair of glasses and they…read moregenerously did it with our any charge to me. Thank you.

We like the doctors and tech's but it can be very busy. It…read morewould be helpful if the hours for the optical shop were posted online. Even the hours for the eye doc's and tech's is HARD TO FIND ONLINE

I had an appointment last week and it was very busy but my visit went well. The ladies in the…read moreoptical shop were great, very helpful and super friendly. I loved that they helped me make the right decision with glasses I'll be wearing for the next year or so. (the mask makes it so hard) I will most definitely be returning!!

I Quality Care is a very nice place they try to get everything they need in accommodated I wish…read morethey would just more on giving information on each insurance so when someone that has cheaper Insurance than me get something that's better than me to protect their glasses I should have been warned with the better insurance that I had to buy it for $3 as a copay what's that I would have bought it no one told me and now I have to go back and get a hot case so stuff like that waste my time waste my time at work waste my time at meetings and just I know it's a little things but they just need to be more alert with things just like they want their clients to be on time for the appointments more alert for the doctor it goes both ways but I do love high quality Care they get the job done they just got to learn how to all get the job right no names ....Thank you

The team was very helpful and Dr. Starosciak was helpful and thorough. Good to see them in the…read moreNorth End of New Bedford.

I've been a patient here for years, and have fond memories of Dr Waldorf and his warm & humorous…read morepersonality. Dr Hamel is also very personable and friendly. The front desk staff have varied over the years, and sadly, the last batch appears to have been misplaced: They collectively (and individually) have the personality and dispassionate guest-relations skills of stereotypical DMV workers. No more warm, smiling genuine greetings upon entering the office :( It seems like since they remodeled the office, the friendly front desk staff disappeared. I've tried to engage in a warm connection with this new batch of grumpy greeters, but got the bored look of a gen z (or is it y? I dunno...) looking at 'this smiling old lady' who wants to make friends? I wouldn't be surprised if they rolled their eyes at me once I turned my back. I recommend mixing it up and also hiring mature font desk folks who've lived and seen a little life, who understand and appreciate the customer service includes exuding warmth & compassion and a true interest in the patients who spend their money there. I would not encourage anyone to purchase their glasses at this establishment, because the staff is seemingly not trained in sizing frames to the face. They don't appear to know how progressive lenses need to be fitted to the eyes/face, and they are definitely not skilled at adjusting the newly arrived pair of glasses to the ears and nose - I know because all three of them made the attempt and did NOT give me glasses that function the way they should. I have to use my hands to lift my glasses up so I can see things on my laptop. Sadly, It felt like once they receive payment, there's not much incentive to provide a functioning product? Hundreds of dollars down the drain.... During my short time in the room with the Doc, I mentioned the problem with my glasses, but just got a disinterested 'Hum' in response... She was already on to other things....

We have been seeing Dr. Carol Hamel for a couple of decades. Her office has moved, staff have…read morechanged and office hours varied over the years, but Dr. Hamel is always her delightful self. She really knows her profession from what contact lenses are available in what increments to educating clients on eye care. Although Dr. Waldorf is no longer offering appointments the business continues to grow and I am delighted to see the office will be undergoing a bit of remodeling shortly. This will allow a greater offering of eye wear and a nicer waiting area. Look forward to seeing the new space at our next visit.

This issue caused us to be billed by bc/bs. This was a problem the office caused and the "witch"…read moreyelled out it was an accident. An accident that could costs us hundreds of dollars. I contact the John that replied to my comment and he has not responded. STAY AWAY!

Been going here the last 2-3 years. The doctor is very nice and discovered I was being misdiagnosed…read moreby my old eye doctor who kept telling me I had astigmatism when I didn't actually have astigmatism. The doctor fixes me right up I got new prescription and ever since I haven't had the eye pain or headaches that was having for decades going to my old doctor. Only issue is this place is limited with the eye glasses selection but that's no big deal.