Finch Avenue Optometry

14.6 km•Waterfront Communities-The Island

I had been thinking about getting my vision checked for months but I kept postponing it and…read morepostponing it. So one day I decided to come into this place in my hood and it was the best decision ever - the doctor that conducts the vision examination is super professional, attentive and gives you all the information possible about the diagnoses or changes in your prescription. The rest of the team was incredibly welcoming and very smiley too, helped me pick a new pair of glasses based on my facial features. Result: wonderful service and advice, and beautiful new and adjusted glasses.

I'm really disappointed by my experience here. While visiting Canada from the U.S. with my family,…read morewe stopped in for a quick glasses repair and to browse some frames that aren't available back home. Unfortunately, the visit quickly turned uncomfortable. I noticed I was being followed very closely around the store and was repeatedly asked if that was "all" before I'd even had a chance to properly look at anything. What stood out even more was that this treatment seemed to be directed only at me and not at other customers of different races. Because of this, I decided to put everything back and leave. No one should feel singled out or unwelcome while simply shopping. I can't recommend a place that made me feel this way, and I won't support a business where I experienced what felt like discriminatory treatment.

Spadina Optometry

4.2(65 reviews)

My sons (now aged 14 and 17) and I just had our eye exams today and again I was blown away by the…read morefact that the whole experience literally made my day (and theirs!) a better one! It was fun. Dr. Heeney is not only incredibly friendly and personable but is also a creative problem-solver who combines extensive knowledge with real-life experience to provide exceptional vision solutions. I cannot recommend Spadina Optometry highly enough.

Anyone else sick of hearing the worlds pivot and nimble as we get deeper and deeper into the…read moreCovid-19 crisis? Yeah, me too. But you know what? Spadina Optometry has done some great pivoting their business model. Enjoy the clichés. I was almost out of contacts. Pretty scary during this uncertain time. I need them. My glasses are wobbly, and can't be used to exercise (2 metres from others) or look cute in video calls. Boo. Luckily, SO has been extremely *nimble* and switched to email orders. They have my 'script on file, and I emailed and paid via transfer. My contacts arrived within two days. Brilliant.

14.5 km•Financial District, Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core

Spadina Optometry at 477 Richmond St W Suite 809

New to me location on Richmond

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Bay St. Eyecare

5.0(5 reviews)

Bar none, the best medical clinic I've ever been to. I called about an issue that I was having, and…read morethe receptionist jumped through hoops to get me seen by their professionals at the clinic. She also took the time to escalate the appointment to a neuro ophthalmologist given my history and was so caring and kind. Anna Yoo is also a fantastic optometrist. Kind and succinct, professional and understanding. I have a lot of medical issues and it has been a true blessing to experience the care of this clinic as it has out performed all of the other medical clinics I have been to. Super grateful to have been referred here. Kacie, or Casey ( unsure of spelling ) the receptionist is outstanding.

Dr. Rodriguez is outstanding. She found early signs of a problem with my eyes twice. Could have…read morecreated significant problems later on. Great atmosphere at the office too.

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Dr. Archie Chung, Dr. Linda Tse & Associates

4.8(6 reviews)

14.1 km•Riverdale

An excellent optometrist office I've been getting my eye exams and glasses here for over two…read moredecades. You get the full spread of eye checks & can get yourself new glasses here.

I've had Archie Chung for the past 20 yeas and he's been nothing but wonderful and professional…read more Very clean shop as you would expect from a optometrist. Great patient manners from a Dr. All around great guy.

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Kamel Eye Care Centre

2.0(2 reviews)

6.9 km

Good customer service. Great and friendly doctors. Good hours. Glasses can be pricey.read more

The front desk ladies are in a serious need of a sensitivity training. How to greet people , how to…read moremake eye contact, how to talk properly. Unfortunately they lack the basic skills of being human ..

13.4 km•Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core

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University Eye Clinic

3.4(40 reviews)

13.4 km•Downtown Core

This morning, in the midst of covid-19, I came to the University Eye Clinic for eye tests…read more The people there were very professional and took great care to be safe during this epidemic both for patients and themselves. It is a well run clinic if you're downtown Toronto. I was pleased to use there services. Parking is close by and plentiful.

I had appointments with a few Optometrists and they were all good and thorough. Brian helped me…read moreevery time to choose a right frame. I noticed how kind he is with all patients. The receptionists have become show stoppers for me to book another appointments. Today I have had encounters with many of them. They do not listen. They not attentive. They do not show empathy. I will try to find another place.

Yonge & College Optometry

4.4(16 reviews)

Dedicated staff team. Knowledgeable doctors, and a lot of eye frames selections. Great customer…read moreservice . I have been using thier service for over years.

Unprofessional place--avoid at all costs!!!…read more I had an eye exam here, and they made a glaring error: my right eye axis was off by 20 degrees. Small differences can happen, but 20 degrees is unacceptable for a place that claims to be professional. Even then, I wasn't angry. The real nightmare started when I checked my glasses. I bought a handcrafted frame from Japan for more than $800 after tax--fragile, unique, and something I truly cherish. On the day they tried to "fix" their axis mistake, instead of handling it properly, they decided to bend my frame without my consent. Now it's distorted, misshapen, and looks awful. They brushed it off as a "small adjustment." How ridiculous! Who bends a fragile Japanese frame to fix an optical prescription error?! I'm devastated and deeply disappointed by the way they treat their customers. And yes--it was Dr. Rebecca, the same name that appears in many other one-star reviews. Also, after few rounds of communication, the clinic refused to admit their mistake, still saying their intention was good, and the issue was small. The most irresponsible clinic I've ever encountered. A complete joke.

Toronto Eye Clinic

3.0(2 reviews)

8.3 km•Yonge and Eglinton, Mount Pleasant and Davisville

waited 6 months for an appt. waited 2.5 hours past the scheduled time for the appt only to be…read morediagnosed by a "fellow" and not the dr I had an actual appt with. the fellow told me that I had no issues and sent me packing. what a total waste of time that was. I will never return to this place and will now have to start the process all over again with someone else who hopefully sends me to a specialist that might actually see me instead of having the fellow misdiagnose me.

I had my a red eye that looked like an infection. I was able to book an appointment and get it…read morelooked after, a few month later i went in to have my eyes checked so I can buy contact lenses. I was happy with all tge details they provided me and the contact lens fitting service. Thanks Toronto Eye Clinic.

14.0 km•Chinatown, Alexandra Park

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Ng Albert S Y Dr Optometrist

1.5(2 reviews)

Very rude and disrespectful secretary. No patience at all when verifying information such as my…read moreappointment time. When I called to cancel the appointment and reschedule at their other location, she said "ok bye" in a very rude tone and hung up immediately. I would not recommend going to this location if you want to be treated like a human.

want to make appointment for April 2nd for my daughter18yr , reception sound very upset and not…read morefriendly, like to argue not listen what I tried to say , she sound like this places just want big money, small checkup and eye exam she said go back to your old doctor or pay $160 , why she have to pay , is covered by government . I will not recommend to anyone.

Summerhill Optometry

4.8(10 reviews)

11.0 km

Dr. Abdulla is meticulous and thorough. He takes time to explain the tests he performs and provides…read moreoptions. The whole Summerhill team is pleasant and professional. The choice of frames is extensive. I have been a client of Summerhill Optometry for years. I wholeheartedly recommend this shop to anyone looking for high-quality services and products.

Very through and comprehensive examination from an superbly competent optometrist with cutting-edge…read moreequipment. Reasonable pricing and no unnecessary upsells. Highly recommend Dr Abdulla for his expertise, professionalism, and gentle manner. I'm normally not the reviewing type, but I found Summerhill Optometry through a Yelp review so paying it forward.

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Dr. Chris P.

14 years ago

I strongly recommend avoiding this optometrist office at all costs. If I could give a review of ZERO, I would do so. ------------------------------- I had been involved in a car accident several months ago and have been having vision issues since then. I had gone to other optical providers (where I did obtain prescription glasses) and as I did not feel properly treated, I was looking for a second optometrist. I was recommended to go to this office by a neighbor in my building. She gave me a warning that the staff (assistant / secretaries / etc.) were completely useless and of no ability to answer any questions. I did not think that would be an issue, so I went to the office. After my visit / assessment with the Dr (Dr. George Papadakis) in which we discussed my current glasses and whether an anti glare coating could be applied to them, I was led to be shown / explained what the anti glare coating is / how it works by his staff member (Nickolina is her name). During that process, Nickolina managed to scratch both my lens and my frame with her glasses while holding them together for a comparison. I emailed the following to the office after the incident that day, in which they offered to repair my glasses - EMAIL - December 21 / 2012 ====================== Greetings, I hope that this can be forwarded to Dr. Papadakis, as I do not have his direct email readily available. I am writing to follow up on an issue I had at the office immediately following my appointment on Thursday afternoon at 3:30. In attendance of my visit, my eyeglasses (both the lens portion and the frame portion) were damaged. After a short discussion with Dr. Papadakis, I was very graciously advised by Dr. Papadakis that the lenses of the glasses would be redone (apologies, as I'm not sure of the term of getting new lenses) with an anti glare coating applied to them and the frames would be buffed out. (to, I gather, hide or repair the scratch on the frame portion) I have been contemplating this situation most of yesterday evening as well as most of the night and am not in agreement. I would like them to be replaced, not repaired. This is the first pair of prescription eyeglasses I have ever owned and as such, I invested a substantial amount of my finances in to my frames. I treat every pair of eyewear (I have multiple pairs of sunglasses, some purchased over a decade ago) with such a degree of caution that allows me to have them for such extended periods in such new conditions. ================================= EMAIL RESPONSE - December 22 / 2012 ================================ Chris, I have ordered you a new frame. Dr Papadakis Now I am not entirely sure how long it takes for glasses to be ordered as I have never had to wear prescription devices for my eyes, however, not having heard anything for over a month, I emailed the office. EMAIL - Jan 23 / 2013 ================= Hello Dr. Papadakis, I am just following up on the frame as I have not heard anything further from you since last months email. Is the frame yet ready to be picked up from you? Is it still in transit? I don't know what typical time frames are for things like this, being entirely new to eyewear, so please take no offence if my query is untimely. ============================ EMAIL RESPONSE - Jan 23 / 2013 (finally - a timely response) =========================== Chris, I got the frame in. Because I don't carry this line I had to purchase it from a colleague which took a bit of time. The frame has now Ben sent to the lab to replace the lens. Should have it back soon. ============================ INCOMPLETE -- This post will be updated as I am able to - I will also be posting the email communications I had with Dr. Papadakis regarding my problems, still ongoing. CONCLUSION --- I would not recommend this doctor / office to anybody and will go out of my way to advise everybody and anybody that I know to avoid going. If you have had a bad experience with this office, please do post it. I will also be posting to Google Places / Twitter and Facebook - that's the great thing about social media. Dr. Chris Papaioannou read more

Ashlee H.

8 years ago

I was being rushed and not treated the way I needed to be. I had to come back in to get my glasses fixed.

Olga G.

10 years ago

I had a problem, but it was quickly resolved. BTW, Inga is great,

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