From the moment I scheduled my appointment to the time I walked through the doors, the experience…read morewas absolutely wonderful. The front desk staff greeted me warmly and immediately made me feel welcome. The young lady who assisted me in the back was incredibly professional and kind. Everyone I encountered was genuinely nice and caring. The doctor was absolutely amazing--she took the time to listen, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made me feel completely at ease. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend the Columbia location to anyone. Thank you for such outstanding care!

David is great, took his time to get my lenses right. I appreciate the personal attention he…read moreoffered. I have a somewhat complicated Rx so detail matters.

I I went to Dr. Hammer b/c he was recommended to me by family members. He did a great job with…read moregetting me glasses prescribed and I really liked him. I went back to him when I felt I was going blind and he dismissed me with having dry eyes. I say this not b/c I want to say anything negative about him or his practice, but to hopefully help others who, after having cataracts removed, need a simple and easy fix. Luckily, I trusted my gut and sought another opinion and found a doctor who told me I just needed laser surgery to remove the clouds behind my lenses in the eyes. What a relief after thinking I was going blind. Unfortunately, Dr. Hammer has lost me as a patient. My eyes are great now, vision restored and I want others to know that if, after cataracts are removed, your vision is blurred, there are successful options. BTW, I called Dr. hammer to discuss this with him, but he never returned my phone calls.

I had to take my lady here to get an eye exam. This place is in a very convenient location. There…read morewas plenty of parking and they also had enough seating for a waiting room. On The other side of this office, they sell prescription glasses, shades and I think they readers there too. The staff was wonderful. They were clear on their instructions and they accepted our FSA card. I'm not sure why they haven't had any reviews. Now that I think about it, it seems like most of their clients are seniors. In fact, Dr. Hammer said that he doesn't really get new clients. Dr. Hammer was recommended by another local doctor from MedStar Hospital. Overall a wonderful experience and I wasn't even the patient. I didn't see and candy or mints but it doesn't mean that they wasn't hiding them from me. I need to stop...good place for new clients.

Love working with Kim. She listens and takes care of things. I've been coming here for years and…read moreit's always been a great experience.

This place is awesome!! The doc is great and noticed a problem that I have had for years but no one…read moreever noticed! Also you absolutely have to say hi to Kim! She's the best!

This is by far the worst doctor's office experience I have ever had…read more I say this as both a patient and registered nurse. I called and was able to get a same-day appointment, for which I was really grateful. When I arrived, it took 3 staff about 15 minutes just to get me checked in. Eventually, one of them called me back, I don't know what her job description (none of them were wearing badges). She took me to a patient room and began my patient intake. That took approximately 40 minutes, despite me helping her spell certain words, and offering to help her spell others. I communicated my health complaints: blurred/double vision and floaters, and my concern that it may have been caused by a medication I am on. She dismissed my concern, and said that she and everyone else in her community had grown up taking this medication for prolonged periods and had never experienced anything like this. She informed me that the duration of my medication therapy would not suffice to cause the symptoms I was experiencing. at this point, I did not know if she was the ophthalmologist or a medical assistant at this point. It appears she was tech, so all of this was definitely out of scope for her. She handed me the eye shield before we began my eye exam. I asked her if it had been cleaned. She took it back from me and cleaned it. As a nurse I have to say this is basic, infection, control 101. 40 minutes later, she was finally done with my intake, at which point Dr. Setareh Vistamehr entered the room. The very first thing she said to me, was not hello, but "Where is your name from?" This is highly inappropriate, and the definition of culturally incompetent care. In a county as diverse as ours, I expect better. I expect you to treat my ethnic last name as you would Johnson or Jones. That means, confirm my name so you know you have the right patient, and move on. I clarified and asked, " Do you mean the origin of the name?" Yes, she replied. I responded, and asked her to call me by my first name. She continued, going on about how her friend is Thai and also has a long last name. Again, I asked her to call me by my first name. She immediately looked annoyed and flustered, and her attitude remained unchanged for the remainder of the appointment At best, I will call this clueless, inappropriate, and unprofessional. I communicated my concerns, and listed specific research that shows that the side effects I was experiencing were the side effects listed for the specific medication I was on. I relayed my concerns, along with the concerns of my primary care doctor who had asked me to see an ophthalmologist that day. She assessed my eyes, and proceeded to gaslight me. She informed me that the symptoms I was experiencing were a natural part of aging for a woman. She stated that they were not related to the medication I was taking, and the fact that I was taking that medication and experiencing the symptoms was a coincidence. She instructed me to go to my nearest Walgreens and get 1+ readers to solve my problem. I insisted, and mentioned other symptoms she hadn't addressed. She proceeded to diagnose me with blepharitis and told me to apply warm compresses to my eyes daily. She told me the condition was incurable, and there is nothing I could do about it. She looked annoyed and was short with me, as she got up to leave the room . I immediately made an appointment at GW 's ophthalmology department. I am so glad I listened to my gut, because one week later, they diagnosed me with the very condition I had asked this doctor about. They concluded this was a side effect of the medication I was taking. They ordered treatment to resolve the condition, which could have had severe consequences if I continued on the medication. My suspicions had been right all along, and I would not have been diagnosed correctly if I had taken the advice of Dr. Vestamehr. I quite possibly could have lost my eyesight for up to a year, or permanently if it affected my retinas.

Vista Eye Center and Dr. Vistamehr go the extra mile to provide expert care when you need it even…read moreif it is the same day.

If you're looking for a place that truly cares about your vision, your look, and your experience --…read moreEyeworks Optical in Maryland is it! The service I received from Mr. David Richards, the manager and owner, was absolutely first-class. He created a customized experience that was unique to me -- from helping me explore hundreds of frame options to introducing me to independent eyewear designers who personally shared the stories behind their lines. I was especially impressed by the diversity of brands, including minority- and women-owned collections, which made the experience even more special. I even got a custom clip-on sun cover for my glasses and chose progressive lenses that are both functional and stylish. Add in great parking, a welcoming environment, and customer service that makes you feel like a VIP -- and you've got a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend Eyeworks Optical for anyone looking for quality, care, and style all in one place!

My experience at EyeWorks Vision Care Center has been exceptional. Owner and Optician David…read moreRichards is extraordinarily skilled at providing the best possible frames, fitting, and experience for customers. When it comes to eyewear, I should admit that I am one of those very picky customers (and David was so patient with me as I tried on many frames). I'm almost embarrassed to admit it, but I had already looked at two other optical stores before finding exactly what I wanted at EyeWorks. But beyond the look of my frames, they are expertly cut lenses. In the past, I've made the mistake of trying discount shops, including Warby Parker, Costco, and Kaiser Vision. Frankly, they didn't get my lenses cut properly, and my vision was compromised. Both pairs of glasses I got from David are stylish, and I see better than ever. The other team members, including Alan and Julie, were also great to work with. You can tell that I am a huge fan of this shop, having just discovered it last month. If you need new glasses or sunglasses, this is the place to go!

Five stars for the doctors, technicians, and front desk staff. However, our experience was…read morenegatively impacted by a billing issue. Our insurer's Explanation of Benefits indicated an additional payment was made for charges that had already been covered. Unfortunately, the outsourced billing department was unresponsive and unwilling to investigate the discrepancy, despite multiple conversations with various representatives. It's hard to reach an office manager for assistance. The call center representatives are evasive and unhelpful. After a patient's visit, Eye Doctors of Washington generally sends bills for charges that weren't explained during the visit. Due to these ongoing administrative challenges, we cannot recommend Eye Doctors of Washington.

Made several patients wait in the waiting room while he strolled around the office with a sandwich…read more(lunch). Speaking for myself, I was a few minutes early for my appointment but waited an hour for him to "finish lunch". Others likely had to wait past their appointment times too while the doctor "finished lunch". Once the exam began it was clear his #1 priority was to steer patients to the on-site eyeglasses "store" where you were hard sold into very, very overpriced frames and lenses. He was very impatient with the actual examination process and didn't seem to enjoy being around patients or people at all. A very cold, impersonal office where the glasses sale is clearly priority #1.

My family and I have been going to this Myeyedr location since I was a child. They're a busier…read morelocation but I've always had a positive experience with their service and professionalism. I saw Dr. Mathew today and she was wonderful. Their technician Michael was very sweet and personable as well. I did dock one star because there was one individual that made a bit of an unnecessary comment so I wasn't fond of that. Otherwise would highly recommend this location!

They say time is money, so the first thing I loved about my experience with My Eye Doctor was the…read moreconvenience and the fact that I was able to get an appointment so fast. I was seen the day after I walked in and was in and out within 45 the day of my appointment. After my appointment, I put an order in for my contact lenses. They arrived less than a week later. I liked Dr Levy a lot and recommend this place to anyone.