I would highly recommend the Eye Store. It was my first time there and John was very friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. Dr. Shah Did a thorough exam and was very good at explaining what he found and what my options were. I was even able get a new pair of glasses a new prescription made while I waited. That was a huge bonus. Overall a very good experience.

I saw a negative review from six months ago and honestly thought they must have been talking about…read morea different place, because John is the absolute best. Every time I walk in, he greets me with a smile and genuine kindness. I've had numerous pairs of glasses made here, and he has never tried to upsell me or overcharge me. It's just not that kind of place. Great service, honest people, and someone who truly cares about his customers.

Very professional and careful service. Convenient location in the arcade in Coolidge Corner.read more

What a remarkable business! Joanie answers the phone, books the appointments and helps customers…read moreevery step along the way to getting just the right pair of glasses. Dr Lahker does the exam with efficiency and thoroughness. The office is quiet and calm and very well run. I have taken my family there for years and think of Arcade Optical as my go-to place for vision.

I had an absolutely awful experience at Brookline Vision House with Dr. Kalish, who is nothing more…read morethan a scam artist running a shady operation. The red flags started immediately when he refused to let me wash my hands in the sink, insisting instead that I use hand sanitizer--because apparently, basic hygiene is too much to ask for in his office. Then came the outright fraud. He tried to upsell me on bogus services, including claiming he could check the "thickness" of my cornea using a standard microscope--something that is not remotely how corneal thickness is measured. Either he thinks his patients are too ignorant to know better, or he just doesn't care. To top it all off, it turns out this guy has been setting up new Yelp pages to bury the flood of terrible reviews he's rightfully earned. That kind of shady, deceptive practice should tell you everything you need to know. Avoid this place at all costs.

Dr. Kalish gave me my first eye exam today. He was very kind and made the process harmless and…read morequick. He answered all questions thoroughly and was very helpful giving tips for my issues. I could not recommend him enough!

Great personal eye care and very competent staff and students to care for your issues…read more Easy access to subway and centrally located for everyone . Super clean and quiet and very professional acting staff!

They used to be in Brighton but moved a couple months ago. Very professional eye doctors with a…read morevery nice woman whose name I didn't catch who tested me and figured out my new eyeglass prescription. Will be going back in June.

Fantastic service. Walked in with a pair of broken readers that my sister loves. Richard (I think)…read more-- a man with more than 25 years of experience -- came out. I showed him the glasses, he said "give me five minutes." I sat in their comfortable waiting area. Within a minute or so, he stood up and said "here you go" with a big smile on his face. Then, he cleaned the glasses and handed them back to me. I said "Wow, that was fast." Then he showed me his special technique, which he had learned during his career. My sister is thrilled, as she was about to throw them away. Worth noting -- there was no charge for this amazing experience. :)

Since I knew which frames I wanted, I ordered glasses online opting to pick them up in the Coolidge…read moreCorner store. The sales person was lovely until she heard online order and handed me the sealed box. When I asked to check if prescription was right or to have any adjustments to fit, she said they did not do that with online order. Mind you, I spent hundreds on these glasses and have bought glasses with LensCrafters before. I asked what if prescription is off, they said I could return them online. Only when I continued to ask about policy of not giving any service to online orders did another staff person say they could check. Terrible customer service. When people are trying to limit their time indoors, ordering online makes sense. Saved time for the staff too. So why not take care of the fitting process? I advise going to a shop that actual cares about building long-term customers.

I was really misled by all the very positive reviews of this optometrist…read more She is cheap. She may be minimally competent. But she did not assess my needs. She prescribed a very old lens that could not correct my astigmatism. She said that that was an acceptable cost of wearing contact lenses. She told me that toric lenses, that could correct my astigmatism, would be too expensive and would tear easily. She did not even mention rigid gas permeable lenses. This led to a prescription for a lens that was ill-suited to my needs. It didn't correct my vision very well. The technology is just much more advanced. I think she assumed that cost was my absolute, primary objective. While cost is something that is a consideration for me, I also want a lens that I can see with! And so, when I went to Korb & Associates, I felt that there were many more options explained, and much more thorough examination was performed. I cannot recommend this service. Go elsewhere.

I really appreciate the existence of this place. As a student, the price is affordable, and doctor…read moreWu is really nice. When I made the appointment, she cut to point what I need to bring, how much it's gonna be, how the service works. It's perfect. No bullshit, no payment plans, very easy to understand. She gives genuine advice to your eyes and tells you what type of contacts you need. Super helpful. The process is straightforward and effective. Definitely recommend! And definitely will come back!

I could not agree more with Mark P. I love Dr. Rabkin. She is Smart, Sweet and totally cool…read more Her eye exams are thorough and never rushed..(like almost every other doctor's appointmenbts I have evet had.....) She really knows her stuff. Also, Vizio Optics has a vast collection of eyewear from reading glasses to sunglasses....Porsche, Bulgari, Prada and the list goes on!!!!

From the owner: We are a high-end eyewear boutique offering you the finest, high-end designer glasses and designer…read moresunglasses from around the world. We are passionate about eyeglasses, which is why we offer the best frames that are handcrafted by specialty eyewear designers and true artists who live and breathe eyewear. You will find unique brands of eyewear at Vizio that will not only help you see better but will make you look good too!

I have been a customer for 10+ years now. I'm not affiliated with the operation in any way. I do…read moreshop around and sometimes use other shops for some of my frame purchases, but when it comes to trusted advice about the health of my eyes, or anything having to do with my contact lenses, Dr. Kalish's professional sensibilities and strong customer focus have kept me coming back again and again. Twice he has bailed me out by helping to facilitate emergency supplies or prescriptions while I was traveling. One time, it was in helping to secure medication for a severe eye problem while I was in California. He has even arranged for hand delivery of samples when I was running low on lenses. I've moved up to the North Shore in the last 7 years, but continue to travel to Brookline because the service and care are worth it to me. I'm a visual designer, and the Lenscrafter model of banging things out doesn't work. If you're looking for a place that will pay attention to you, and put your needs first, give them a chance.

I'm a fan of their frames and service, but not their price. Can you blame me? I'm just a college…read morestudent. I'm writing this review reflecting on my experience there a year ago. While it may seem like ages ago, I still remember the kindness and friendliness Manny and Paddy gave me which is something I rarely see these days from businesses. Coming here, I knew that BVH would charge higher for their frames and services but I couldn't settle on the kind of frames Lens Crafter had. None of them really flattered my face. You know when you're looking for frames, it's already weird seeing yourself in a new pair and at the same time you feel lost at the overwhelming selection. There were a couple from Lenscrafters that were okay, but do I really need them to be from Tiffanys or Burberry? No. So I went a couple stores down to give BVH a try and see what frames they offered. Manny was very attentive and helpful. The fact that I had a particular style of frame I liked helped loads in making the choosing process easier. The annoying thing is all their frames are in a glass case so you can't access them yourself. Manny promptly chose 3-4 based on my preferences and I tried them on. The one thing that was outstanding about Manny was he critiqued how you looked with each frame-you don't have the generic, sugar coated "oh you look great." He commented how I have a wide facial structure and recommended that rectangular frames would better complement my face. I've never gained such insight before and I totally agree with him after trying a couple of rectangular and circular ones. Pretty amazing how after more than a decade of wearing glasses and going to countless lens stores from different countries, it took Manny to give such useful advice. Paddy, the optometrist, was a joy to work with. I never felt nervous around him as he had this aura of cheerfulness that made it comforting during the eye exam. We managed to talk about myopia and he asked about my studies in college and why I chose my major. Effortless conversation. At the end of the eye exam, he said he'd be more than willing to have me as an intern or shadow there if I ever wanted to in the future! Manny gave me a couple of free pens on my 2 visits there. He made it a point for me to take them. I still have them sitting in my cup of pens to this day :) When I came to pick up the glasses, he made sure it fitted right. It was slightly unbalanced so he used a special machine to heat and curve the rims so it hooked well in a balanced fashion to my ears. I've never had that done before even though this was not my first time wearing plastic frames. I think it's pretty amazing how these 2 can run a optical lens store by themselves when Lens Crafters has a big team, but falls short on customer service. While BVH does have a retro look to it, don't let it deter you because they're just as capable in running a business compared to corporate chains. The only real short fall is the price which is really not budget friendly. Came to around $400 with the eye exam. My school insurance is lame and doesn't cover lens wear. Had I had more 'dough', I would rank BVH 5 stars without hesitation.

Very helpful, I've come in multiple times for repairs and they go above and beyond. Customer…read moreservice I've been impressed with Vision Works.

My nylon string half rim glasses snapped and VW staff handled the repair for me at no cost! Very…read morefriendly staff