I can now say that I am a dedicated customer of Sears Optical in Bel Air! They are hidden away in the back of Sears (near the shoes) in Harford Mall and I decided to try them after having a bad experience elsewhere. I've been wearing glasses and contacts for most of my life. Needless to say, I've been to both chain retailers and boutique eyewear stores. Sears Optical has surpassed my expectations and has treated me better than any of the other places I have gone.
The manager (I think his name was Dillon) was very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. It was a busy day, but I never once felt ignored. He took his time to provide advice on options for my glasses and various promotions. If I had questions, he was happy to answer them. As I was trying to decided between several pairs of frames, I noticed that he seemed to remember the names of all of his returning customers. You don't see that in stores anymore. It was a friendly environment to shop in and the customer service is clearly top notch. They truly care about their customers. His associate was very friendly and lovely to work with as well.
After talking with the doctor about my previous history and problems with contacts, she discussed a wide range of options that I could try. She took her time and listened to my concerns. As it turns out, I had to switch to a different type of contact due to a sensitivity that I have with the cleaners. It helped immensely! I wish someone would have picked up on this years ago!
I'm seriously impressed! Not only did I end up with an affordable pair of glasses that I love, I received a discounted pair of sunglasses. When I stopped in last to purchase another set of contacts, they did an adjustment to my regular glasses. I saw that they had several new styles of sunglasses, so it seems that they frequently offer new merchandise. I think I may have to get another pair of sunglasses soon, since I'd like to have both black and brown in my prescription! read more