I just moved to the area and went to Vestavia Eye Care for the first time today. I was seen by…read moreTaylor and Dr. Essinger and they were both amazing! They were both warm and knowledgeable, making it a great experience. I highly recommend this office and will be back!

Let me start by saying I was prescribed glasses for the first time in fourth grade. Needless to…read moresay, for the past 19 years, I have been in optometrist's offices 1-4 times per year. Dr. Essinger is hands down the best optometrist I have ever seen. The staff at Vestavia Eye Care was friendly and helpful from the moment I reached the front counter. The initial tests and evaluations were thorough, especially when I told them some recurring issues I was having. (Note: make sure you have at least an hour for your exam if you have an issue.) When I told Dr. Essinger the issues I had been having for two years that were unsolved mysteries for every doctor I saw, he was the first to care. He ran texts on me I had never seen and he came up with two theories for me to test. In fact, he was so concerned that he told me to text him as soon as I had progress. His caring concern brought tears to my eyes! Birmingham- We are so fortunate to have this office here! If you need a reliable optometrist for your family, look no further! I was also told they have a pediatric optometrist on staff for those of you with little ones.

I just love this practice - Jasmine is a great tech, so patient and ready to explain anything we…read moreneeded. Dr Kaplan is equally patient and really wants her patients to be in the very best eye health possible. Borden Burr Burns is fantastic at helping pick frames that make you look your best. Everyone is friendly and helpful and they all seem to genuinely like working together. I just love coming here!

Eyewear selection is phenom! From very pricey (Tom Ford, Salt, Oakley) to moderate, they make it…read moreimpossible to NOT buy something stylish. While trying out different styles, salespersons are patient, considerate, and helpful beyond what's expected (thanks Katie and Borden!). Of course Dr. Schaeffer and Kenzie provided professional care and knowledgeable advice throughout my visit. I'd recommend and will certainly return.

Unique, top designer quality drama and lenses. Pricey but impaired to Ray Ban and other top…read moredesigners. Moscot was the brand that fit my pleasure.

If you don't want to feed the Luxottica monster (my friend G told me that they dominate the the…read moremarket, as well as own LensCrafters and Sunglass Hut), iiis is a perfect way to rebel. The design of the shop is quite funky and artsy (be careful not to fall into the pit!) and has all of the frames out so you can try them on as you like. I hate when all the frames are under lock and key; it really hinders the trying-on process. I checked out a couple of eyeglasses places in Birmingham and found myself drawn to the more obscure and unique frames at iiis. No Ray-Ban, Prada, or Vogue here. The ladies are all very nice and are very helpful and patient if you take hours to decide on your frames (ahem, me). Low pressure sales tactics. They are happy to help to find frames or if you want to browse solo, that's okay too. Plus they will even write down the glasses you're considering, both in their book and on a little card for you to take home. I'm not crazy about the location of Five Points but at least it's centrally located. iis is a little more expensive than what you might pay at other places but rest easy in the knowledge that you've got a very special pair of frames and are supporting a locally-owned shop. I did consider buying eyeglasses online but you just can't get personalized service like this online. This is great if you need adjustments later on. I'm very happy with my handcrafted-in-the-USA hipster specs!

I haven't submitted a review in a while, but Red Mountain Eye Care deserves some love!…read more I've had an ongoing stye for the last few months that turned into a full blown infections a few weeks back. I couldn't get it to see my regular optimist so I called them for a last minute appointment. Not only did the receptionist put me at ease, but the doctor provided tons of feedback, solutions, and prescribed a regime that cleared it right up. A few weeks later my boyfriend and I returned for an eye exam. My boyfriend is legally blind and has trouble with optometrists in the past, but he loved Red Mountain Eye Care. They were friendly, easy-going, and really listened to the problems he was having with his vision. I would highly recommend this great practice!

I cannot recommend Dr. Gagnon and his staff enough! Not only did they explain the ranges of why my…read moreinsurance would cover and what I would be responsible for, they also never tried to talk me into the "high-end" of anything from the lenses to the frames. There was no pressure to buy anything from them at all. The prices of their frames are a fraction of what I was used to at my former eye care facility and I was truly impressed by everyone I worked with. Dr. Gagnon performed a thorough exam and helped me to understand the changes my eyes have gone through and helped determine the perfect prescription for me. I will definitely be going back and recommending Red Mountain Eye Care to everyone I know!

The people that work here are wonderful! Kind, fun, easy to talk to, give you honest advice on what…read moreframes look right on your face. I came in with a return of some RayBans I ordered online, and they quickly did the return and helped me find a cool new pair that worked better for me. I have some inquiries about the stocking at this location, which is smaller (less stock) than some other ones I've been to. Who is buying all of these mirrored pit-viper, oakley, gaudy color, wrap around, sports glasses? Are there that many professional fishermen in Birmingham? This is the only occasion these glasses seem acceptable for. It seems like 1/4 of the store is covered in these. Apologies if this is un-hip of me. And another thing: the stock here seems exceedingly expensive. It seems like other Sunglass Hut locations and online carry brands that are more affordable ($50-$150 range). I think they should carry a bit more of this and a bit less designer in store. I don't appreciate the tactic to make you spend more by only offering expensive glasses. I ended up purchasing a pair which the sample fit wonderful in store, but by the time I put them on in my car after I left, I noticed were very crooked on me. I brought them back a couple hours later and the wonderful saleswoman attempted to adjust them, but they were too cattywampus and we ended up just ordering a fresh pair to my house. I learned my lesson to always try on the pair you're actually taking home! Oh well, such is life.

Walked into the store and there were 5 people in front of me, and only one staff member. But his…read morename was Bo and he was the man, I waited maybe 12 min for him to help the 5 people in front of me with pure class. Some of the best retail customer service I have ever seen, so great I had to come on here and leave a review. I ordered my replacement lenses and when I came back to get them installed Bo was there, I had a pair of Steve McQueen Persols that needed a screw, Bo found a perfect fit and started to clean them. The frames on my persols needed a lot of cleaning, Bo offered to keep them at the store clean when he had time. He truly went over and beyond to help. Thanks Bo!

Vicky was amazing! I had scratched my fairly new progressive lenses and was mad at myself for being…read morecareless by not keeping them in my lens case. Vicky took great care in getting the lenses replaced for me. The price was amazing and the customer service was everything I could have wanted - and more! She even threw in a pretty new lens case!

Very warm and inviting. The whole staff check in, eye tech, Dr Tyner and Lydia were awesome! Even…read morefor my 5 year old that has never wore glasses before they made the exam and picking glasses a breeze.

Great experience and great service from every department from the optometrist to the eye ware…read moreassociate! They made a hectic day so much easier!

Just made my first visit to Eyemart Express and shocked to find out you could buy great looking…read moreprogressive lense glasses for under $ 200. Great glasses and superb service. Picked up glasses in 2 hours!! They fit perfectly!!! Last pair I purchased from Eye Care Associates was $600 with insurance!! Never again!!

My mother was referred to Callahan due to an infection above her eye. I called the University…read morelocation and utter confusion ensued. I was transferred to Callahan West and was quickly given an appointment for the next day at the University location. Very good customer service Callahan West. Upon arrival, I was able to drop my mother off in her wheelchair in the drop off lane while I parked. The check in experience was pleasant. The waiting room was comfortable on the 4th floor. There was a 45 minute wait time, probably because of last minute scheduling. The entire process was about 2.5 hours. Overall the service was good. I would go back.

Callahan Eye Clinic is a premiere level 1 trauma eye clinic located in Birmingham, Alabama. We have…read morebeen going here to treat my husband's glaucoma and ice for the past five years. The doctors are skilled using the latest techniques for eye surgeries and eye care for their patients. If you have eye problems, please take the time to visit Callahan Eye Clinic to meet with their physicians. They are the BEST in the field of ophthalmology and highly skilled surgeons.

Dr. Hill is a great doctor, the appointment went very well…read more They have huge selections of frames

Went to my appointment 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. They had already printed my…read moreinsurance information on the forms. while I was filling everything out they said they couldnt verify my insurance was active because the insurance website was down. I either had to pay out of pocket or come back another time. My issue is that they didn't even try to call to verify instead or already have that information verified before the appointment. I had to find a sitter for this appointment (which didnt happen). Awful customer service.