Had a stellar experience with the dynamic duo Shawny and Kelly! They were so nice to hang out with and the entire process of picking frames for my lenses seemed like an excitement to them. They are definitely made for this job! The doctor who did my eye exam was also such a delight to talk to and quickly and painlessly did an eye exam on me. Everything went to smoothly and I highly recommend this location! read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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See Eyewear is supreme! Wow, what an amazing store. I stopped into the 355 King street store after work, and was greeted with a smile from the enthusiastic and helpful staff. The service was fast and friendly with attention to detail. I've worn glasses since the mid 90's so I've purchase glasses from Lens Crafters, Jackson Davenport, Walmart Vision Center, etc and no one has matched this store; save yourself some trouble and just go to See Eyewear. read more

See eyewear is located off of King Street in Charleston. There is a parking lot located conveniently directly across the street so there's quick easy access. My partner has been going to cee for many years and her and her family absolutely loves it. Everyone is so welcoming and the doctors are always very thorough. The extent of care that they provide is absolutely amazing. They have very unique fashionable frame styles. Shauni and Kelly are always super helpful and welcoming! We love See so much that we commute from Columbia for every appointment! read more

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Dr. Bolyard is an excellent, knowledgeable optometrist. She takes her time during her examination to understand exactly what you need. The service she and her staff provide is outstanding, they are so friendly and helpful. They have a phenomenal inventory of the coolest glasses and make sure that you are completely satisfied! We love Dr. Boylard and her staff at SEE on King St. read more

Who walks into an optical shop during their vacation...ME! I am so glad I did because the styles, selection, and customer service was so great! SEE is not like your Warby Parker or anything like that... its in a class of its own. These styles are first come, first serve .. you got it, you're one of a kind awesomeness! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. I use to work in the optical field, so to speak with someone who knows what they are talking about and not just acting as a sales person is always a joy. They also accept insurance, so you can use your benefit or purchase out of pocket. I recommend everyone check out SEE when you are in Charleston, SC for all your glasses needs. They have a good selection of Sunglasses as well, so its not just for us who are visibly challenge LOL! read more

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After reading some of the other reviews I am a little surprised. I have bought my last two pairs of glasses and brought in two friends who have both bought glasses here. The sticker price on the glasses is a bit high but they leave some room for negotiations. You have a couple options here. They run Groupons from time to time (which I used on one of my pairs) where you pay $50 for $200. So basically walk in and take $150 of any pair in the place. Not bad. They also send out $100 off coupons in the mail every few months if you get on their mailing list. Lastly, for my first pair, I haggled with the clerk and she ended up giving me $150 off anyway. Just stay away from the extra coatings and stuff.... but all opticians try to get you with that, even Wal-Mart. The deal is that they are supplying new frames in the most current styles without the designer price tag. Off the rack, it pretty much is designer price tag, but if you use one of my foolproof methods above, you should get a reasonable deal. I haven't had any problems with durability and I'm not always the most careful with them. I get more compliments on my current pair of glasses than any article of clothing I have owned... ever... combined. I agree with the comments about Todd. He knows his stuff. I haven't had a problem with anyone else just that sometimes there is a wait if they are tied up with other customers (There is usually never more than two or maybe three employees at any given time). Not really a problem though. Every time I have brought my glasses in for any type of adjustments (purchased at See or not) they are more than happy to help me out with no charge. It seems that some other customers just didn't SEE the light.... get it.... "SEE" is the name of the store.... AND they sell glasses. You don't get the joke? Maybe you need some glasses.... go pick some up at SEE and read it again. read more

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Dr. Bolyard's depth of knowledge I consider impressive. She is deeply committed to her work.

I have THE best experiences with SEE. The glasses are super trendy. I've purchased at least 4 pairs now over the past few years and I have gotten a ton of compliments on every pair. Being a hairstylist I have a pretty bold sense of style and they have been able to fulfill my needs every single time. I get compliments all day! Kelly is incredible to work with. I love being styled with her great choices. She totally gets what I'm after. A++ Stop in here if you are in Charleston, you won't regret it. read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Shop is small, but packs a lot of eyewear inside. Employees aren't the most personable; however, Monica, who assisted me was friendly...she was new to Charleston. I settled on a $300 pair of lime green, rectangular frames (much out of my comfort zone). I was taken a back by the price, considering these weren't any kind of name brand. I'm disappointed they don't have a return policy for those of us that just buy the frames. I adore my glasses, but won't be buying from there again. read more

I know it's taken me forever to leave this review and I guess it's partly because I feel silly for being so deeply excited for a pair of glasses, but I'm going to push that away and try to make this review make sense. From the first time I walked into SEE, the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I'd just gotten done working an 8-hour shift in a kitchen, probably stunk, and was definitely looking a little worse for the wear. No matter! I tried on nearly every set of frames in the store and not once did I get the vibe that I was a bother. At that time I knew I wasn't ready to commit to large ticket glasses but the holidays were coming up and after 7 years with the same glasses, I felt like I was entitled to some new ones- so new glasses were the only item on my Christmas list this year. After getting the ball rolling in the store, I was able to make an appointment to get my eyes checked. The doctor could not have been friendlier, more personable, and easy to understand. She answered every question I had thoroughly and in a way I was able to understand without feeling like I was being talked down to. Also she has the cutest fkn dog I've ever seen and he's my new friend. With all of my holiday wishes coming true, I finally ordered the new glasses. I was so excited. Ever since first walking into the store, getting new glasses had become part of my LIFE. I told everyone that I was getting new glasses, and glasses that I was excited to wear!! My old frames were thick black plastic squares- the quintessential nerd or hipster glasses. I'm not that person anymore. I'm much more adult and sophisticated now, or at least I like to think so. I've gone back twice since receiving the glasses for fit adjustments and each time the folks were happy to help, and took extra special care making sure my glasses were perfectly even and feeling good. I'm finally truly excited to wear a pair of glasses!...and that hasn't happened in a long time! I don't recall a single pair of glasses I've owned that have actually boosted my confidence, but I think these ones do! Thank you SEE team!! Thank you all so much. I genuinely couldn't be happier with the process or the final product. TLDR: Great people. Very friendly doctor. Exceptional canine greeter. Hot glasses = hotter you. 10/10 recommend. read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Stopped in after seeing multiple adds on TV. Was warmly greeted to the store and given the rundown on eyewear. Tried on a bunch of frames and left to find what I liked--which is nice. Sometimes trying on glasses is weird and you just need space! After finding what I liked Shawny offered pricing options and what my potential next steps were to buy frames and lenses. Great service, nice store, unique eyeglasses! If you need a frame, lenses or the full eye service --- SEE has it. read more

We were in Charleston for vacation. One of My husband's lenses popped out of his sunglasses. See was down from our hotel so we popped in. The ladies were so friendly and quickly fixed the glasses. Customer service is A + here! Thank you! read more

Kelly at See Eyewear was very professional in getting me my glasses today. I'm 4 hours away from Charleston but that was no problem for this professional. She got me exactly what I wanted . My last 6 pairs for glasses come from See eyewear and they are beautifully made and their employees are really well trained. Kelly is an excellent example of an employee that is willing to spend the time to make a customer comfortable and happy with their glasses. read more

I come to Charleston each November for a library conference, and I visit SEE almost every time - over the years, I've purchased many frames and even seen the doctor there. The customer service from all the employees is superb. They keep my information on file year after year (insurance included) and expedite shipping to my home. I wholeheartedly recommend this store and its merchandise. I travel quite frequently for work, and I've received compliments on my SEE frames from people all over the country: "I love your glasses! Where did you get them?" From a charming and wonderful store on King Street in Charleston!! read more

If you're looking for glasses, contacts, sunglasses, or you're just due (or overdue) for an eye exam, you need to check this place out. My first visit was for sunglasses, day trip to the beach (also recommended) and I managed to leave my old trustys at home. I was outfitted with a pair that felt like me and ended up replacing my original pair as my favorites. Friendly and chic personnel, and after seeing how accurately they figured out what worked for me, I would trust every one of them to help me in the future. Most recent visit was for an eye exam, and the attention to detail I received from the doc was outstanding. I can see through walls now. Ask for Kelly, if she's in, she'll zero in on exactly what you're looking for If you're in town, definitely stop by. 5 stars. read more

First. Shawny Graham is the bomb.com and helped me out tremendously! Very nice folks. However I just noticed that the lenses on my two tone shades aren't fully set in the frame. I can see the edge of the frame and I can scrunch it in place but it just bounces right back. It isn't bad enough to where I feel the lens will pop out but I def can tell they aren't fully set and I feel like that isn't normal. After all these shades are not a five dollar special. Super cute though and they aren't made in China! Overall, I call it a win. PS my Oakley's were garbage with horrible lenses, cheap plastic and fell apart... SEE was my re-up option. Toodles read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I too have worn glasses since the 3rd grade, and I am more than knowledgeable on what goes into the price of nice frames, and lenses. Expensive for what you get, and I totally agree on most points with what the others before me complained about. I can see how someone may consider some of the employees to be "condescending", but for the most part they seem nice enough. The product I received seems to be middle grade on quality, I hope that I never fall asleep in these frames. They have many ways they inflate the price on your glasses, so be careful. Glasses done in a day is not going to happen here either; and they actually had the nerve to charge me postage to send them to my home address. Unless I see something that I will totally fall in love with at SEE, I will not be buying anymore glasses from them. read more

Great selection, convenient location, and friendly staff! Dr. Bolyard is very knowledgeable and helpful whether I have optometry inquiries or seeking style advice :) read more

Like many others, I bought a Groupon for $40 which is good for $200 worth of prescription glasses. I don't buy glasses frequently -- my last pair is probably 7 years old, so I am not an expert glasses-buyer. That being said, a few things to note: - The fine print on the Groupon says you can't use the Groupon for the 'SEE Core Collection' which is very vague. This collection includes the least expensive frames at $169. I probably would have bought from this collection if it was not excluded. You must buy the expensive frames which range from $200-$400ish. - You MUST buy the lenses there to use the Groupon. So what you see on the ticket price is not what you will walk out the door paying. My receipt included my frames ($200), single vision Polycarbonate ($100), polish edge ($10) and premium anti-reflective coating ($100). Not very sure what any of these are and variations were never offered/discussed with me. I bought the Groupon for $40 and ended up paying an extra $117 for everything, the woman said she gave me an additional discount, whatever that means. I was also not offered a different thickness/type of lens as mentioned in prior Yelp reviews. - Your prescription must be less than 1 year old. I had to have an eye exam performed which they perform in-house for $69 which is actually a good deal as I called around. Even cheaper than Costco. - It takes about a week and a half - two weeks for your glasses to be ready for pickup. At the end of the day I paid about $215 for the Groupon, a complete pair of new glasses and an eye exam. I like the style, they were made in Italy and seem to be high quality. read more

Everytime I walk out of this store i leave frustrated, irritated, and ripped off I bought a pair of plastic frames with scratch protection and anti glare about a year and a half ago and within a month they snapped but luckily, i was able to receive a new pair. over a year later my lenses became so worn down with minor scratches that they (according to my eye doctor) were impairing my vision and essentially affecting my prescription, even though i had scratch protection. I have been wearing glasses since the age of 5 and have never had glasses affected by daily use in this way. So, I was on the market again for a new pair of frames because I was unsatisfied with the quality of SEE. Then my frames snapped Again, and I was forced to buy a new pair (an unexpected $230 expense) from them because they snapped outside of their only one year warranty. I s given a new style of frames because my current style had been discontinued and i was stuck with another pair of SEE frames that i didnt want and did pay for. Those frames snapped just weeks later. I updated my prescription and came in to select frames that i did actually want (they offered to switch them out with my previously unwanted pair which was helpful) and order thin lenses to combat my thick prescription, anti scratch and anti glare (which at this point is really just throwing money at them because it doesnt seem to work) and was given a bill of $183 on top of the $230 i thought would cover lenses+frames. Their frames, quality of service, and quality of product are not worth the amount on their price tags. I cancelled my order and am now beginning this process with a new company. Consequently, I am getting just as stylish frames for $125 elsewhere and am taking a loss on the $230 for worthless frames I had to buy from SEE. read more

Oh my, pricey cute frames, how I adore them! ...but oh LORD how stupid I look in them. I had a Groupon for SEE, which is the only way to buy from there, in my opinion, as their prices are a bit high. Their frames are the answer to all that is hip and cool at the moment. They have everything you could possibly dream of in every silly color. The two ladies working at the time were happy to let me wander around and try on everything, I mean, I'm talking everything from Harry Potter, to plain Jane conservative, to bright blue Revenge of the Nerds. You name it, I gave it a whirl. In the end, my experience was good. Friendly, quick, and my only gripe is with the price. The glasses I purchased, well... let's just say they're not ready for their debut just yet... er, I'm not. Maybe after a cocktail or two? We'll see... read more

Ok the specs are so cool , I was upset because he didn't tell that he added the anti glare . But when I picked them up I was pleased and was glad he did . I will see how much wear and tear they take because I really like the glasses and they were very helpful they are pricey but they are different and I believe they may see me again thanks guys I can SEE better already read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I've gotten at least five pair of glasses here, and they've all been super high quality, and the customer service has been impeccable. Kelly is extremely knowledgable about the products, and was always a big help in picking out glasses that fit my face and personality. In the one case where I had a minor issue (a screw fell out, and I lost it), Dawn sent me a postage-paid box, and fixed them for me, no questions asked. I couldn't be happier with my experience. I've always gotten more than what I've paid for. read more

Wide selection of great looking sunglasses, managed to snag one on sale for a great price. Staff is helpful, but not pushy. Some of the coolest looking glasses I've ever seen. read more

I absolutely love SEE eyewear! They have the most original eyewear selection around (and by around, I mean nationally - no, seriously). The staff at the Charleston store is amazing - the true epitome of great customer service. I drive from Savannah (2.5 hours away) just to shop at SEE. If you're there, ask for Amy; she is great at gauging your personal style and pulling many selections for you to try out. There were other employees there helping other customers as well, and I am sure they are just as great! Every customer seemed very satisfied with their service. If you are a glasses wearer (eyeglasses and/or sunglasses - yes, they have both! - and if you're a human, you wear one or the other ... or both, like me), I highly suggest you stop by this place; it is well worth it! Oh and as for the prices, they really cannot be beat. Why are you still reading this review? You should already be on your way to this place. Put down the iPad, computer, phone, MacBook, alcohol, whatever and GO! read more

I purchased a Groupon for SEE. I couldn't have asked for a better customer service experience. Todd gave me first class attention while trying to decide on the right glasses for me. When I returned to pick up my glasses he even remembered my name. I really thought I was probably going to pay more for my glasses since the store is in Downtown Charleston, but was pleasantly surprised to pay about what I would have a "mall store"! I would definitely buy another pair at SEE, due to the specialized attention and service. read more

I thought the service was very helpful and after putting a pair on hold until I could walk a few doors down their prices were much better. I just purchased the frame and then purchasing the lens closer to home. I would go back. read more

Always a lovely experience here! Shawny and kell(e) are always so helpful and honest which I value so much. Just purchased my fourth pair of glasses and when I say they are super cool, I'm talking yellow-lenses-teal-frame cool. Leave it to SEE (and the awesome team in Charleston) to transform this once plain Ray Ban wearing gal to a statement frame queen! read more

This eyewear store is so much more then your typical glasses shop... at first I was sceptical, the location was on a very busy touristy area. So right away i was thinking big bucks and high sales pressure. However... the wife got me to go in anyway. To my pleasent surprise I didn't spend a arm and a leg or even feel a bit of pressure. I was greated by a gorgeous young Lady, she introduced her self to me and struck up a conversation with me and my wife. She really made me feel at home and comfortable she was super knowledgeable about what lenses and or coating i shoud get for diffrent activities. not just to Jack the price up but she gave me legitimate reasons how each would benefit me in that activity. I've taken alot of knowledge out of every visit I've had here. The atmosphere is such a happy energetic place. The girls working are always amazing and stylish, they seam to bounce ideas and style suggestions off each other amazingly fast. I've been giving this company my loyal business for the past 3-4 years now. Monica the young lady that seams to always style, help, educate, and give me the best customer service I've ever received especially in a glasses shop. Sure has made a diffrence in how I see the world quite literally. I own several pairs of see eyewear and I will also like to add the product can take a beating I'm not gentle when it comes to my glasses and although they go out of wack from time (purely my fault) they girls at see always seam to be able to work a miracle and adjust them back to shape. I just want to say if you need glasses and you love quality products and excellent customer service see is where you want to be! read more

SEE - Some of my favorite pairs of sunglasses right here! - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very impressed with all of the employees. They went above and beyond to help us find the perfect frame for are faces. The selection was awesome. A must "see" while shopping in Charleston. read more

We had a fun family afternoon choosing glasses with Kelley. She was so patient, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. We look forward to more visits in the future! read more

Every time I go into SEE, it really makes my day. Everyone is always so helpful and very positive. They are all very patient with me in taking my time trying on glasses. I have probably tried on every eye glass in the store...twice. They are very knowledgeable from knowing about eye care, insurance, glass fitting and styles. I will not go anywhere else for my eye care going forward. It is a one stop shop and they work within your time schedule. The designs are all unique and anytime I go out, I always get a compliment on my frames. They constantly have promotions. I am on their mail and email list. I get notified anytime there is a deal going on. I recommend them anytime someone brings up their eyes. read more

Good competent optical technicians. Didn't use the optometrist but came in with an Rx. Very large selection some $ and some $$$, but did find a pair that suited me quite fast. Looked at a few other places, but came back because the service and prices were decent...even for King St. read more

I have had a great experience with SEE. They were able to get me in for an eye appointment quickly. Ordered contacts and glasses. Contacts came within a week, glasses took 2. Came in, they were fitted perfectly to my face and they also took my old pair of glasses and sized them up for me as well. They have a great selection to choose from and a very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely recommend them! read more

So I've been wanting a pair of "geek chic" glasses for awhile now. Like a lot of other people, I saw the Groupon and thought "$40 for $200! What a great deal!" And you think it would be, I certainly did, but yeah, notsomuch. That $200 is going to (maybe) pay for your frames depending on how expensive your taste is and then you're left purchasing the lenses out of pocket. And this is where they get ya, folks. SEE offers three different thicknesses of lenses. They'll first try to sell you on their thinnest lenses which will set you back over $300. I freaking kid you not. The next thickest lenses cost around $240, while their thickest lenses are around $180 (don't quote me on all these numbers, though they're pretty close). Ask to see a sample of their lenses. Their thickest lenses are a joke. They are like old school Steve Urkel thick lenses and they're plastic! I think they offer these lenses just because they know they're so ludicrous that they force people into getting the more expensive lenses. So I ended up going with the medium thickness and the salesgirl said she'd make a note to try to make them a little thinner for me, which I definitely appreciated. If I had it to do over again, I would not have bought my Groupon. I just can't justify spending $300 ($500 w/out the Groupon) for a pair of glasses I'll only wear occasionally since I wear contacts 75% of the time. But in their defense, I really should've priced out the total cost and not just the frames before buying that Groupon. So that's on me. Instead, I'd get another pair from Warby Parker for only $100 (lenses and frames). I hate to bring up another business but in this case, I have to. WP has some really nice trendy glasses, a lot of them being extremely similar to SEE's. They even have an almost identical pair to the ones I got from SEE (drats!), though most of them are not as funky and colorful as SEE's selection. WP also has a really awesome & completely free home try-on program. Plus, my pair of WP's have held up beautifully for the past year that I've had them (even after sleeping in them repeatedly). I debated on giving SEE two stars but I had to give that extra star because despite their ungodly prices, so far I'm digging my glasses and I really enjoyed my experience with them. Todd and all the other people that helped me out during my recent visits there were super friendly and eager to help. read more

I went into SEE to get a new pair of frames because I had a really good Groupon. I also got my eye exam here. Everybody working there from the top down were all really nice and extremely helpful. They worked with me to find the perfect frames for my style and face. SEE is kind of pricey and normally I would not have purchased frames from them but the frames are a lot better quality than what you would get at a Lenscrafters or a store like that. I had a problem with my lenses after I ordered them because one was the wrong prescription but the employees at SEE quickly fixed the problem and had me in the right lenses in no time. Overall, SEE does sell pretty expensive frames but they are of good quality and the employees are all really nice. read more

I've worn glasses since the third grade so I feel qualified to state that SEE is more hype than substance. The frames I chose seemed "fragile", but only after I'd worn them for awhile did I realize that the fragility is from a poorly made product. Once the mgr started all the add-on fees to the frames, they ended up costing close to $600, and I opted out of the "coated" lens to save some money. What a racket. In addition, the mgr was condescending (I'm not young), and solicitous. I won't EVER buy anything from SEE again just based on that. read more

Great staff, excellent customer service. Monica is a fantastic stylist and knows what she's doing. I always got to her for help picking frames. Really accommodating. Their stuff is not cheap... but I am not looking for the cheapest, I want the best and that is what I get when come here. read more

One, they couldn't get one pair of my wife's new glasses adjusted properly, so she has never been able to use them. Money down the drain. Two, I have asked both this store and the corporate HQ--via mail, phone and email--to stop sending me junk postal mail, and they just never quit. Conclusion, if they're so clueless that they can't do something as simple as removing you from their postal junk mail list, why would you trust them with something as relatively complex as making prescription eyeglasses? I certainly learned my lesson, and now you can learn from my mistake as well. read more

See Optical has lost its sight on the customer. We have been using See for the last few years and this past experience in July will be our last. We spent $2400 for 4 pairs of glasses, which we don't have an issue with if you get amazing service that accompanies the stylish glasses. When we received word our glasses were ready, the lenses in one pair were so loose they almost fell out. So now we have to return from Mount Pleasant, park downtown and deal with getting the replacements which we waited weeks for only to find out they supposed called the wrong number and left a message? Picked the replacement up only to realize when we got home they had installed the lenses backwards. Yes, backwards. So back to Charleston we went. We know things happen, but the attitude of the staff was very dismissive, to the point they should have said, "deal with it. We're See!" Yes, they have very cool frames that you will pay for - but customer focus is not part of the sale. read more