I have been very pleased with the professional eye care I have recieved from Dr. Michael Hooks at…read moreHooks Eye Associates over the past 15 years. He uses the latest technology which makes a huge difference. On my most recent visit, Dr. Hooks showed me a spot on the back of my eye using some amazing software. He said without the use of this very sophisticated machine, he would have needed to refer me to a specialist for a biopsy. What a relief to get an immediate diagnosis and know that the spot was not a problem. Also, you will never meet a kinder more compationate Docotor than Michael Hooks. Make sure to ask him about his many mission trips to remote parts of the world where he along with other caregivers have helped countless people obtain good eyesight. James Howell

The staff go above and beyond to help you out. I waited in…read moremy car while waiting for an examination room due to covid procedures. I felt safe and well cared for while I was there. I have been been going to Dr. Samford for about 5 years now and she spends time with her patients to get your rx correct.

Great service! The Doctors are very attentive and ask a lot of questions to best support you eye…read morehealth.

This is my second Lasik surgery in 40 years in Birmingham. My vision in 1990 was 2800 before…read moresurgery and I had extensive astigmatism. I hated glasses and since I hunt wilderness areas by myself for weeks at a time, losing my glasses would have been really bad. Dr, Sarah Hayes did my first surgery the first year Lasik was allowed in USA. My corrected vision went from 2800 to 2015! I had been blind all my life and now had hawk like vision. I was dumfounded!! Now 35 years later my vision had deteriorated to 2070. Dr, Hayes had retired and after some research I settled on Dr. Michaelson in Birmingham, Al. He is an intelligent and interesting person to talk to with excellent people skills. On the day of surgery, he was a different person. No joking around or laughing but all business. He is very thorough and over next few months I met with him numerous times for follow-up. So now after 3 months my vision is 2020 and getting better after each visit. I have 1 more visit in 6 months but I expect my vision to stay at 2020 or even improve some more. So if you are tired of wearing glasses that get broken, slide down your nose, always needing cleaning or just looking goofy in glasses, don't be afraid to get Lasik surgery. Its somewhat expensive but it will be the best investment you will ever make. I have gone now though 2 Lasik surgeries and have had no problems at all on either surgery. I consider Dr. Michaelson to be the best Lasik surgeon in Birmingham and possibly the entire South East.

I am a physician in town and had been looking into getting lasik surgery for some time. I was very…read moreconcerned with going with the best in my area. I looked around to find the doctor I believed had the lowest complication rates and was very competent. Now I'm honestly not sure where his price is compared to others but he was definitely the right choice. Extremely thorough and took his time to fine out exactly what my needs were. I am a plastic surgeon so I needed great vision up close but also wanted things far away to be clear. We opted for monocular vision lasik. The surgery went great. I still can not believe I waited so lone. Great doctor who cares.

Advanced Eye Care is the place to go. The staff and Dr. Vaughn are so nice and very attentive you…read moreyour eyes care needs.

I have officially found my new eye doctor! After having a not so great experience at another place…read moreit was a relief to find Alexia Vaughn and her amazing staff. It's always easy to make an appointment and they have a good selection of glasses and contacts. They take their time and answer any questions you may have. And when my contact shipment was running a bit behind schedule they made sure to give me extra pairs to get me through until my shipment arrived. If you have bad vision, like myself, you know how important it is to find a place that's caring and always willing to help when needed. I found that in this place. If you're looking for an optometrist definitely check this place out!!!

Every time I come in for an appointment, everything goes smooth and normal. If I need anything…read morebeyond that, it is literally IMPOSSIBLE. They never answer the phone, take hours/days to get back to me. I've simply been trying to get my contacts prescription emailed to me... I've had to call every single day for the past week and I still haven't received this email. I absolutely do not recommend this place and will be switching eye doctors as soon as I can get my prescription.

Both my husband and I get our vision care here. The visit seem to go ok, it's the after care that…read morestinks. I've called four times and all I get are text messages back, no one has called me to discuss my concerns. Will be looking to find a new eye doctor asap!

I have been seeing Dr Lolley for many years. She is now with a practice called Triavision, I know…read moreshe has an office in Gardendale, but I'm unsure where else. She did surgery on both of my eyes for cataracts in about 2013, with excellent results. In my opinion, it would be difficult to find a better opthalmologist in the Birmingham, AL area.

Dr. Lolley is an excellent doctor. I've been a patient for 4 years starting at Callahan Eye Clinic…read more She started Triavision 2 years ago and recently referred me to her colleague, Dr. Smith for dry eyes. Dr. Smith seems to be extremely knowledgeable. What I must forewarn you about with Triavision is the office support process and staff, or lack of it per se. For 2 years I have been battling eye infections related to dry eyes and needing more care than twice a year visits. This practice is impossible to communicate with. If they answer the phone, no one returns calls. If you send a text, no one responds. No one reads portal messages and I have had ongoing issues getting appointments, prescriptions, prior authorizations and general questions answered. When attempt to escalate, no one in management returns your call, no one assumes accountability for mistakes, no improvement has been made and my eye care has been compromised. I like the doctors but I think they're clueless for how the patients are being treated since their office leadership is not fully engaged. My impression is that they are attempting to be big and let AI run their operations which does not hold anyone accountable for healthcare results. If this doesn't change soon, I am going back to Callahan Eye Clinic where an administration will engage to ensure patients' needs are met on a daily basis.

I'm a new patient of Dr Schaffer whom I was so thankful to have met on Monday !…read moreHe is kind, caring & knowledgeable & professional !!! He spent time in fitting me with a new type of contact lenses that help to improve my vision when he could've just written my existing Rx that I've worn for years. And he washed his hands amazingly well & often which's so important but being overlooked by some healthcare professionals!!! The practice is clean & offers high tech diagnostic equipment & the wait time is great. The office manager Richard definitely provides service excellence bc he's kind & patient with helping me over the phone with insurance claims before I was even their patient! I'm very impressed with this practice & recommend it to my family & friends! I'm a retired NICU nurse who understands how going an extra mile helps with our moms & babies !!!

I have been coming here for years for my yearly eye exam. It is very easy to make an appointment…read moreand the staff is always friendly. Parking is a breeze, as there is a parking lot in front of building, although it is a shared lot. It may take you a while to check out on Saturdays because it can get really busy. My prescription changed a bit this year. So I had to get new glasses. I was able to take my time choosing the lenses that I wanted. The staff also answered my insurance questions. So I was able to get the glasses that I wanted without a surprise charge. Overall, I enjoy coming to this location and I really like Dr. Shaeffer and the friendly staff.

Everyone in this office is so friendly, and my appointments are always quick. I've been seeing Dr…read more Ansley for the past few years. Highly recommend!

Was my First time there. Was greeted with a nice welcome and…read moreDr Amanda Duty was very sweet ,took her time to explain to me what the difference between glasses are , which I haven't had the pleasure of before . Place is very clean and with a wide selection of glasses. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a new optician.