EyeQuity is a relatively new, 4-location chain with two locations in Central Indiana, Greenwood…read morePark Mall and Castleton Square Mall. Started by a longtime LensCrafters executive who believed the process of buying eyeglasses should be simpler, more affordable and fun, EyeQuity focuses on affordable, one-price eyewear options without the usual add-ons and upgrades.
As a loyal customer of the optometrist associated with the Sears in Castleton Square, I've struggled with what I would perceive to be a rather low quality of eyeglasses they consistently produce - love the doctor, hate the product. I'd wheeled by EyeQuity on several occasions, their attractive display always catching my eye and their selection of around 20 different brands and hundreds of different frames always giving me a reason to stop and check 'em out. The staff has always been super friendly and patient as I've stopped several times and tried on many frames - never committing to a sale. However, each time I went away I became more impressed with their selection and even more impressed with their patience and customer service.
As my insurance only authorizes frames every other year and my prescription changed this year, I found myself itching to buy a new pair of glasses. The one-year-old Sears pair had coating that was fading and generally was looking really beat up. As usual, while I liked the style, they'd sold me a garbage pair of glasses.
They are not eye doctors. They don't offer exams. They can refer you to a doctor, but EyeQuity focuses on selling complete eyewear packages at all-for-one pricing. By "all-for-one," I mean that the extras that often cost you lots of extra cash at most other eyewear places are actually included in the price at EyeQuity.
For example, at regular pricing a pair of single-vision lenses with anti-reflection will run you $139 including lens and any of their frames. The HD Progressive Bifocal package is $229. Both packages feature polycarbonate thin and light lenses with UV protection and Anti Reflection treatment. They also have packages for "ComputerComfort" and "MobileTech" glasses that are specially adapted to work for those who spend a lot of time on the computer and/or on a mobile phone. They can also take your frame and put a new lens into it. Of course, they also offer prescription sunglass and Transition options.
I was attending a movie screening this weekend at the mall. Yeah, Black Friday weekend. Ugh. The good news was that EyeQuity was having a sale with a complete pair of single-vision glasses on sale for $99 and, if I recall, the bifocal package was $199. As I wheeled by, I spied a frame I absolute loved and stopped and tried a few out. After having passed by them so many times, I committed this time. I happened to have my new prescription with me - that made it super easy, though they didn't have the appropriate lens in stock (most can be made in 30 minutes) and said with the long holiday weekend that it would likely be Wednesday. As that's still half the time of Sears and most other places, I committed.
Another key point with EyeQuity is that they generally only deal with cash, health savings accounts or flexible savings accounts. They are usually an out-of-network provider for insurances and do not file insurance (but are happy to provide you with documentation to help with reimbursement). I used my health savings account and they provided me with a document so that I could prove it was a healthcare purchase if needed.
Truthfully, this pair of glasses was less expensive than my last pair paid for using insurance. So, it was easily worth it.
I was a touch concerned when I hadn't heard from them on Wednesday, though I had another obligation at the mall that night and just showed up. As I showed up, my glasses were just getting finished up. The same employee was working, I believe she's in management, and she requested 15 minutes to finish up. I grabbed a quick bite to eat, returned and they were ready as promised. They are a delight.
So, I admire business practices that allow for a customer to truly browse and wait until the time is right. I never felt pressured and often left with clean glasses. They've been consistently friendly and helpful. When I was finally ready to purchase, the process was quick and easy and stress free while the product was delivered in top condition on the day promised.
EyeQuity offers a 30-day window that you can return the glasses and a one-year warranty from date of purchase. If you're uninsured or underinsured or simply want good quality glasses at a good price with good service to match, EyeQuity definitely delivers.