BEST place to get glasses! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The store carries a wide…read morerange of optical glasses, sunglasses and contacts from different brands including Raybans, Persol, etc. They will cater to your budget and find you the perfect pair of frames. If you don't have your prescription on hand, Eyesmate has an in-house optometrist (OD) to check your vision. When you buy your glasses, you can come back for free adjustments if needed! Eyesmate is the perfect store if you're looking for durable high quality glasses. I used to shop at Warby Parker, but my acetate frames would wear out after a year. I've been wearing my Eyesmate Persol frames for two years and have had no issues so far!

Been coming here for maybe 10 years now!…read more Their customer service is top-notch. I forgot the eye doctor's name but she is fantastic. I'm a freelancer without health insurance and I was still able to get an affordable, quick eye exam. I also order all my contacts here and they quickly ship to my apartment. You can easily re-order over the phone - they make everything easy. Support small businesses, especially ones in Chinatown, like this one!

Harborside Optical is amazing. There's basically no wait time, which I really appreciate. They have…read morea great selection of both designer and regular frames, so I actually found glasses I liked without feeling pressured. Dr. Manzo, Jillian, and Jennifer were all super friendly and welcoming. They took their time answering my questions and made the whole process easy. You can tell they actually care about patients. If you need an eye doctor, I 100% recommend Harborside Optical!

Felt I got the most of my benefits and the team was very kind when scheduling. I was able to get an…read moreappointment ASAP and contacts arrived within a week of my exam! Very quick and nice service!

I had a really good experience with the doctor and staff here. It was a through visit and I feel…read morelike I learned a lot about my eyes that I didn't know before. I really appreciate the education and tips for healthier eyes. They have really cool technology too. No more puff of air!

We brought 2 of our children here for annual eye exams, found through our insurance directory. The…read morefirst visit took about two hours, most of it spent waiting to be seen. Dr. Kaur diagnosed both children with myopia and we also learnt their vision had declined. She did not offer or discuss any treatment at that visit. Instead, we were told to return for a separate "myopia consultation." When I called the following week to schedule it, I learned the consultation costs $225 and is not covered by insurance. Before booking, I read up on myopia management and spoke with several other parents whose children have the same diagnosis. In each case, their optometrist discussed and prescribed treatment at the exam itself -- no separate paid consultation. I went back to the office and asked Dr. Kaur to add Stellest lenses (a lens type designed to slow myopia progression) to my older son's prescription. He needs corrective glasses regardless, so this was a matter of specifying the lens type on a prescription he was already getting. She declined to do so without the paid consultation. As I asked more questions, I learned the consultation is the entry point to a myopia management program costing roughly $1,200-$2,400 per year, largely out of pocket, and not including the lenses themselves. I explained that we weren't in a position to commit to that program and only wanted the prescription. She still refused. We ended up paying for a second exam at another practice. That optometrist wrote the Stellest prescription the same day and said she does this routinely after an exam. Her recommendation was simply to bring the kids in every six months instead of annually to monitor whether the lenses are working. A comprehensive myopia management program is a legitimate service, and some families will want it. But it shouldn't be the only path. Families who can't afford it, or don't need that level of close monitoring yet, should still be able to get a treatment option after a diagnosis. Two stars rather than one because the exam itself was thorough -- but we left with a diagnosis and no care, and had to pay a second office to get what could have been written the first day at this office.

I had gone in to see their selection and was waited on by a soft spoken, courteous professional,…read moreGabriella. I was impressed and said I would return with my prescription. She had made such a favorable impression I didn't hesitate. She demonstrated knowledge, kindness, and patience. When I returned to pick up my prescription sunglasses and glasses, I told the smiling gentleman, Hector, who helped me how pleased I was. He revealed he was the owner and her father. I asked if he could put new lenses in frames I had purchased elsewhere. He quoted a reasonable price. I have Never had an optician agree to put lenses in frames I owned, even if I already made a purchase. I recommended them to others who were happy with their International Optical Experience. I guarantee you will too.

The quality of service and care at international optical was outstanding! The selection of glasses…read moreis second to none. I've been a loyal customer for years and highly recommend international optical. They have a team of all stars! By the way their prices are as good as the service...

I have been going here for over seven years and highly recommend. On my most recent visit I enjoyed…read moreseeing upgrades on the testing equipment. The staff is very friendly and bilingual in Spanish. Dr. Garita is always very kind, patient and makes sure I feel comfortable with my prescription. -For glasses they have a wide array of options depending on your budget. Will continue getting my annual exam here :) Was in between both glasses from pictures and decided on the D & G.

The eye doctor at Garita is excellent and very thorough--I would highly recommend them. However,…read morethe office staff was horrible. I had my eye exam in mid-December, but it's now mid-January, and I still don't have my glasses. The office went on a three-week Christmas vacation without ensuring orders were processed, and they shifted the blame to their servicing company instead of taking responsibility. When my glasses were finally mailed, they didn't even use next-day delivery, leaving me waiting over five days. While the doctor is great, the office staff's lack of accountability and poor customer service left a bad impression.

Great service and selection. Accept insurance. Take time to sit with you. Offer honest opinions on…read moreframe size, shape and fit. Love my specs!

I had a very pleasant first experience at this location with their Optician named Laurie…read more She was very thorough with explaining all my options for new glasses in regards to my particular insurance, while not being overtly pushy for the more expensive brands. I did not feel rushed, got all of my questions answered, and hopefully will love the new glasses once they are ready for pickup. Thank you Laurie!

My boyfriend recently picked me up from an airport where he excitedly waited for me at the end of…read morethe arrivals walk way. My old reading glasses were so bad that I practically walked right past him because I didn't recognize him! He said it was time for a new pair and knew exactly where to go. My brand new pair of reading glasses from Silver Lining are stunning and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much to the guys here for helping him find amazing frames... and letting me see again!

The best selection around! I love this place. If I had the $$$ I'd buy a pair every 6 months.read more

Ric is a gentleman who is extremely professional, compassionate and knowledgeable. I was not…read morehurried. He took all the time I needed and tried to clarify my issue by going back and speaking to the Dr to verify my prescription. His prices are competitive with other optical shops in the area. Highly recommended for prescription eyeglasses.

Was very happy with the frame but I got the anti glare coating for the first time thinking it would…read morehelp at night in the car. The sales men didn't discourage me. But now I find that there is absolutely no difference between my old and new coated lenses. When I called hoping they would offer me a refund because of my Complete dissatisfaction they made it sound like it was my fault that they're not working. Ron P