I had my first appointent at Federal Hil Eye Care and it was a wonderful experience. Every front desk person was helpful and attentive. Sherry was so, so nice and informative about the specific procedusres I had done. And Dr. Klassman was exceptional during my exam. He was thorough in his assessment, offering insight and background information that helped to give a grounded understanding of my eye health. He was patient and kind in a way that made me feel very comfortable. I've historically had subpar, terrible interactions at the eye doctor so this was a lovely reparative experience. I look forward to continuing my care here! read more

Thank you Dr Klasman once again for taking such great care of my eyes. A slight prescription change since my recent health scare, with your confidence that I'm on the road to wellness once again is more that I could have asked for. I appreciate the thoroughness of the exam leaving no stone unturned for my health and wellbeing. read more

Dr. Zack Solomon is great. He's very kind, patient, personable and trustworthy. He takes his time to listen to you and answer any questions you may have. He gives you his honest opinion and doesn't force any services on you. He makes any visit you have with him enjoyable, whether it's medical related or just your routine eye exam. He's given me many daily contact trials to help me in making a decision on whether to stick with bi-weeklies or to make that jump to dailies. I definitely appreciate his services and plan on coming back when the time comes. read more

This was my regular eye dr for ~5 years until switching recently. Every perscription I got here was accurate and the eye exam was alway efficient and professional. My main complaint is that they sell very hard and can be difficult to work with if you want to fill your prescriptions online. I understand that businesses like this make a good margin on selling glasses, and that is totally fine, but my insurance was/is not very good and I would rather pay $10-$75 for a complete pair of adequate glasses online than 2-5x that for something comparable in the store. Every time I politely refused to purchase in store they would try to scare me away from ordering online... That negativity lead me to not want to go in or even call to request a copy of my perscription. If you are someone who prefers to get your glasses from your eye dr than this may not be an issue for you. read more

Fantastic practice. Dr. Klasman is a true caregiver: Knowledgeable, personable, patient, and funny.

As solid of an establishment the Federal Hill has had over the last 40+ years. Their Professionals are competent, caring and trustworthy. Great place. Great people. Period. read more

I have been going to Dr. Bregel for my annual eye exam for over 10 years. He's very kind, thorough, professional, and friendly. Basically, my wife and I both trust him very much with our eye care. The staff is also very professional, and the physical practice is clean and neat. I highly recommend Federal Hill Eye Care. read more

Just had one of the most pleasant experiences. I was visiting Baltimore from New York, and on my way to Baltimore I realized that I forgot my contacts at home! When I got to Baltimore, looked for a local optometrist that I could purchase contacts from. After calling around, most places couldn't get any orders in in time to give me lenses for same day. Feeling rather defeated, I called Federal Hill Eye Care where the receptionist was so eager to help. They ended up giving me enough contacts for my entire trip, and didn't even charge me for the lenses! For any locals looking for a local eye doctor, I would highly recommend this business for their empathy, and incredible customer service! read more

Dr. Solomon was cool and informative. Nice selection of glasses and the staff was okay. It was random to find though.

I'm sorry that I've not written a review for this place before now. I and my family have been coming to Federal Hill for many, many years. I would venture to say, at least 20. Dr. Bregel and his staff are the absolute best around. Unfortunately, he has recently retired. I hated to see him go, but I believe he left the place in very capable hands. I recently had a visit with Scott Klasman and was not disappointed. He was very attentive and personable. He was extremely thorough and very patient. I believe I will stay around for a lot longer. read more

Dr. Dean is very nice and informative. I highly recommend this place. If you make an appointment during the morning hours, there is ample parking on the street. Looks like I found my optometrist for the next few years! read more

Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! I would highly recommend the office. Had a good selection of glasses for those who need smaller sized frames. read more

I have been coming here for 4+ years now and come back for a reason. My experiences are always pleasant with both Dr Bregel (who I believe has retired) and Dr Dean and usually timely. I get my eye exams here and have gotten both contact lenses and glasses. They carry a great brand of eyeglasses that I've become a fan of - Masunaga. Highly recommend and will come back again. read more

Dr. Klasman and his staff were superb! His approach to treat my symptoms was over and above any eye doc I have been to before. He spent so much time with me and got to the root of my problem. I am so glad I found Dr. Klasman! read more

Miyah has been absolutely out of this world and Dr. Klasman is a class act. I actually went into Dr. K more than once after being unsure of the prescription and he has a very calming presence and assured everything was cool. Miyah is super sweet and dealing with her for anything I needed was an absolute pleasure. Client for life! read more

Truly the most wonderful eye exam I have ever had! I love my new glasses! My Neuro Visual exam really helped me see and feel so much better! I am grateful to have found Dr. Klasman & Dr Solomon. The staff was so helpful, warm, and friendly. How lucky to find an optometry practice that treats everyone like family. read more

I have been coming to Dr. Bregel for a couple years now and I am very pleased with my new eye doctor. As a contact wearer since the 4th grade, I have been going to many eye doctors my whole life. I dreaded seeing the eye doctor either because they made you wait forever or for whatever reason I felt like I was spending a fortune each visit (and this is AFTER insurance). During my most recent visit (2/26), I was in and out of my appointment within 30 minutes and received a new pair of contacts to try out. I was amazed at the fact that I was given minimal testing. I don't know why but I think I subconsciously hate taking eye exams. In past experiences with doctors, I am usually given the full blown eye exam during each visit. I love how Dr. Bregel gets to know you and your needs, which means no time wasted. The entire staff is very helpful and friendly. Although I still dread each upcoming doctor visit, I am still pleasantly surprised after each visit haha Also another plus, the front desk lady informed me of a rebate for my new contacts and I did not need to pay anything out of pocket! I would highly recommend Federal Hill Eye Care (: read more

Thanks, Yelp, for this recommendation. New to town, I needed a new eye doc in B'more. I'm a contact & glasses wearer so I need a doc I can see regularly. Dr. Bregel was so nice and attentive. He talked me through the whole exam and was very friendly and personable. I highly recommend this office for your eye care needs. They sell glasses & sunglasses, too!! I think I might go back and get some rx raybands this summer... Update! I really can't say enough good things about the entire team here. I used my rx to buy glasses online (mainly for $$ reasons). When I got them, they just didn't feel right. Dr. Bregel's team took me in with little notice, measured my new glasses and helped me map out a plan to fix the situation. They're sooooo nice and they really care about their patients. Still thinking about those Raybands! ha! read more

Dr. Dean was referred by a colleague, and I can see why. He and his team are fantastic. This is a physician I'd go to with or without insurance coverage. He's that good and his prices are competitive, even with Lens Crafters. Dr. Dean takes the time to get to know the person behind the eyes. What we do all day has an impact on our vision, and the stress we put our eyes through. He's thorough, addresses any and all questions and didn't rush the process. The admin team even made my appointment with a specialist. If I wore glasses every day, this is the only place I'd buy frames. They offer vastly different frames and the highest quality lenses on the market. They have incredible, handmade frames designed by artists and keep them on the shelves for a limited time, which means you can create a look that's yours and yours alone. This look comes at a bit of a steep price, but if you wear glasses every day, then they're well worth it. In short, Federal Hill Eye Care is the like the Nordstrom's of their profession. You have to experience to get it. read more

This was my first time to visit Federal Hill Eyecare and I was very impressed with the entire team! From my first call speaking to Dotsie and how gracious she was with me on the phone and in the office My appointment with Dr. Dean Gogerdchi and how he put me at ease, his manner and knowledge made me feel both comfortable and cared for. And lastly picking out my glasses and staying within my budget with Krishan Patel who helped me patiently as I tried a few pairs on. Thanks to The Team at Dr. Ross Bregel FederalHill Eyecare! I will be back for sure and am happy to recommend you to my friends and collegues. read more

This place is the best! Top-notch and affordable service. No automated machine when you call, reception is super friendly and helpful, costs are transparent and reasonable. I have astigmatism, so I've encountered many (but not all) eye doctors who take advantage and charge $150 for a 'premium' exam which insurance doesn't cover. Federal Hill Eye Care is fair and charges $50 (compared to I think $40 for a normal contact lens fit). Super grateful! Also, Dr. Dean is great. I saw him last year and he was kind, thorough, and thoughtful. read more

I was a first time client at Federal Hill Eye Care and the staff was very accommodating, helpful, and caring. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs an annual eye exam, they deliver high quality customer service and make you feel relaxed there. read more

I was in Baltimore for a Conference for 4 days (visiting from Upstate NY) and forgot my contacts! After calling around unsuccessfully to a few chains (ex: LensCrafters), I finally found Federal Hill Eye Care who was more than accommodating. They gave me free samples of my prescription to get me through my trip and had them ready to pick up in less than 10 minutes. Whoever I spoke to was extremely helpful and I will never forget this favor! Thank you Federal Hill Eye Care! read more

Beware that the mark up on their frames is ridiculous. I payed $249 for the Light Force Ray Ban 7035 model number frames, only to discover that the same exact model sells online for $110. So i was overcharged MORE THAN 120%. I wouldn't be surprised if the mark up on my $800 digital high index lenses is also around that %. My insurance covered all but $200 of the lenses.If you find a frame you like then don't be afraid to ask them if they will match the best online price. At least ask for 30-40% off the frames if you are buying lenses from them. Good service but you may end up feeling a bit cheated! read more

I was visiting on a trip. One of my contacts broke and I didn't have an extra pair (worst case scenario). Luckily, Maya was working and offered me a trial pair when i showed my prescription. She was very kind and understanding. When visiting for now on, we will be getting our eye exams here! I 100% recommend this to anyone who lives in the area. read more

I randomly select Dr. Bregel from my approved provider list when I moved to Baltimore in 1995, and I've been going to Federal Hill Eye Care ever since (I think this is my longest "medical relationship"). :) I've recommended several friends- the staff is very friendly and like the other posters wrote, Dr. Bregel is very personable and you'll have a precise exam. I bought new glasses last year, and worked with Krishan for the first time- I didn't feel rushed or pressured to make a decision. They really do care about their patients! read more

I had my first appointment with Dr Bregel yesterday. I had almost no wait time. All of my time spent in the office was useful and I was in and out, after a thorough exam in 50 minutes. Dr Bregel was excellent in asking the right questions, he was thorough, and he was careful not to overcorrect. My husband just made his appointment for his exam for early December! read more

Federal Hill is amazing! I was in Baltimore for work and woke up one morning with my eye killing me. They squeezed me into their packed schedule and were so kind to me once I got there. Turns out I had an abrasion on my cornea (not fun!). They treated it and I felt good as new by the next day. If I lived in Baltimore, they would be my regular eye doctor. Highly recommend them! read more

I can't say enough good things about Federal Hill Eye Care. They have been taking care of me for years and have done so with courtesy and professionalism. I frequently drop in with glasses I have purchased on a trip or to have things fixed or adjusted and I'm always welcomed and assisted immediately and thoughtfully. read more

Went here because they were covered in my insurance and because of the reviews. They didn't disappoint. From the service at the front desk to the eye exam to choosing frames, everything was excellent. The glasses were pretty expensive overall, but I guess that's par for the course. I'd definitely go again, but you can really only get so many eye exams in one year. read more

I ordered a pair of glasses online and once I received them I realized that they needed to be majorly adjusted. I stopped into Federal Hill eyecare and was treated as though I had purchased the frames from them. The optometrist expertly molded the frames to fit my face. Wonderful service thank you! read more

I get my eye exams and glasses here! I love the staff ~ very helpful! They have a great selection of frames too, so you never leave disappointed :) read more

Love this office. Dr. Bregel is wonderful. I've never waited more than 10 minutes to be seen and my contacts always arrive within 3 days. Highly recommend. read more

When I lived in Baltimore, I went to Dr. Bregel, and he was wonderful every time. I felt like Dr. Bregel really cared about my eye care, and saving me money on contacts. He never even tried to sell me anything, and the free samples were abundant when he knew that I needed them. I'm so sad that I moved out of state because I know that the standards Dr. Bregel set will be hard for other ODs to meet. read more

I've said it once and I'll say it again. I care about eye care. I don't care if you don't dare to share your cares of eye care or eye wear. I care about eye care. My eyes can't stare bare, so I must buy eye wear for my eye pair but now I can see every hair on the bear if you know what I mean. Glasses are my preferences despite the glare, but I dare not buy contacts, they just tear like a paper chair in a scissors snare. Main point is no matter what you wear, I care about eye care and everyone's fair share of eye care. Not a disability to rare so I don't care. As for me, I can bare the fare. Thanks for letting me share. read more

I was here before to get an exam and contacts before. They were super nice and accommodating to my wishes and health. I decided to bring my sister here for her exam for glasses. They again were super nice, the dr fantastic. They're my go to for eye dr visits now. read more

I wish I had the experience that the rest of these reviewers had. I found the employees rude and unhelpful.

Everything about this place is great. Everything. They see you on time, explain things, it's just amazing.

My visit for an eye exam last year was great, but when we move 25 minutes outside of the city I decided to try a closer eye doctor to order contacts through. The new place wanted to charge me over $100 more than what I paid through Federal Hill Eye care, so I decided to make a trip back to the city and order them here. Federal Hill Eye Care was able to call the manufacture and actually get a price even lower than I expected and saved me $125. read more

Dr. Klassman is a talented optometrist. He took the time to understand my eye issues and didn't attempt to oversell me on products. We had four or five follow up appointments and I only ended up paying for one pair of contact lenses and one eye exam. He was really patient and caring, I strongly recommend him. read more