The wife and I have been going here for over 5 years and have nothing but good things to say. The eye exams are quick and painless (no shooting air into your eyeball!). Their selection of frames is pretty astounding and can be a bit overwhelming. This is where the staff really shines though. They will help identify a good shape/size and recommend styles that compliment most anyone. Looks like others have mentioned they don't take a lot of insurance, nor did they take mine. They do however discount their services and items to a point that evens the playing field. Are they on the expensive side, yes. I offset this by submitting a self-claim on my insurance and try to get even more reimbursement. read more

Very professional optometry practice and optical shop! Highly impressive unique one of a kind frames from Italy and Germany. Since they are produced in small quantities and limited production, you will probably not find some anyone else wearing your purchased eyewear. The prices are very fair, and worth every penny. My wife and eye are very excited about receiving our bling glasses in a few weeks. read more

I took my children in for their optometry appointments and wasn't informed ahead of time that most of the exam wouldn't be covered by insurance, so | was surprised by a large bill at the end. On top of that, it turned out to be the optometrist's last day, and for some reason we were scheduled with her as "new patients." Overall, it was a pretty frustrating experience. read more

I love this place!!! The designs, variety of styles and prices are the best in Portland. Yes, I said it! The selection is incredible! Every pair I try on totally transforms what I'm wearing and makes a statement. Joel and the others that work here really know how to select the right frame for your face. Warning: they go for the style look. Trust them and go with it also. At first I would select the classic frames but once I decided to view my glasses as an accessory, the same way I select my handbag and jewelry to match my outfit, I purchase glasses that are fun and make a statement. Now that I rarely wear my contacts, I also decided to buy perscription sunglasses and now don't know how I ever lived without them! I wear them all year long and now own three pairs. One pair is progressive and polarized so I can read while lounging at the beach or pool. A girl's gotta live! When you order glasses, it takes less than two weeks to receive. For all of their customers, after you purchase 5 pairs, which is easy to do, you get a free pair. Today I ordered my free pair. A blend of classic and fun: black cat eye frames. I can't wait to wear them! The store is clean & bright with good lighting so you can really see how the frames will look. There are so many to choose from and you can just pick them off the shelves and try on. No need to ask every time you want to see another style. They are all there. It's like a candy store for frames! Oh, and don't worry about putting them back the way you found them; Its impossible. I think they send their employees to a special training class just for that! Oh, and they work with your insurance plan to make sure you are getting the most out of your benefits. They always offer sales and discounts too making their already good prices even better, so get on their mailing list. The level of customer service is unmatched. They will adjust your glasses anytime for free. Whenever I go in to order or pick up a new pair, I bring my others for a tune up. If my glasses are getting out of shape, I stop in just for an adjustment and even if I am not purchasing anything, they provide this service. I've been a customer since they opened and have brought several friends who have now bought 6-packs! There have been times when they get a frame they know I will like, they call me. Now that's exceptional service! I wrote a glowing review on See Eyewear years ago but it disappeared, as happens frequently with Yelp and I don't know why. So I'm writing another because See Eyewear and the people who work there are simply the best. Highly recommend! read more

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Last week i was in search of eye glasses and i knew i wanted to check out See Eyewear but i also wanted to also see whats out there. Warby Parker has always been my fall back plan for cheap and throw away glasses. It was time to get eye wear that last for the long haul. Sierra Smith helped me with finding a pair of eye glasses and showed me and my partner so manny different styles and new styles that i wouldn't ever suggest. If you need any help go to Sierra! She's the best, I've made a decision to only be seen by her. I love all her fashion styling genuine honesty on how glasses fit my face, I cant wait to pick up two pair of eye wear by See. read more

SEE is amazing. I've been wearing glasses for 25 years and since I found SEE several years ago, I've grown a small collection of glasses and sunglasses that make me look (and feel) stylish and put together. I love that they have unique frames that make a statement. There's a range of styles from subtle and classy to wildly creative. I always find something rad that compliments my narrow face. I got a pair of statement sunglasses 7 years ago that I still love and wear and often get compliments on. IMO, their prices are unbeatable for the quality, style, uniqueness and customer service. If you get on their mailing list you'll hear about the sales they run a few times a year. Or if you live in the NW neighborhood like me, you always get a 20% discount. Plus you get another 10% off if you pay with debit card. Plus your sixth pair is free!! I mean how awesome is that?! read more

A really gorgeous optical shop with a very kind and caring staff! My mother lost her screw in her prescription glasses while we traveling and she can't easily see without wearing her glasses. Maggie kindly found the right size screw and repaired it so that she could wear her glasses - and she is very grateful for their thoughtful help. Thanks Maggie! read more

I have purchased 2 pair of glasses here with frames for like 700$. I take care of my glasses, I always put them in the case. Both lens scratched within a year and basically not useable. SEE weren't helpful or willing to make any replacement to the lens without another 387$, essentially did nothing other than offer to replace at my expense. Customer service nice and appropriate until you have a complaint. I will never buy glasses from there again. Unfortunate they have great frames. read more

I have purchased a few pair of glasses from this See locale in Portland. Love the fun options they have for frames, and the staff of Rumil, Malea and Sierra are the best. They always are friendly, remember you, and make sure you are happy with your new specs! Highly recommended. read more

SEE Eyewear is my go to, for frames. I am new to the eyeglass world, as of 12.2021. I had business downtown. Drove past SEE, several times. One day a parking spot was directly in front. So that was the day I went in. Sierra was the first person to greet me, while she was assisting another customer. My opinion, details like that, matter and Sierra's acknowledgement of me, encouraged me to browse. I knew exactly what I was looking for. I had been stalking the site. I thought, I wanted a specific pair but found an even better pair. The staff was honest in their opinions of my original choice. I also agreed. Sierra offered a few other styles, similar to what I wanted. Which was also appreciated because it helped me confirm, my choice. I was mentally distracted and Sierra basically held my hand, while I called insurance and she texted me with a quote for the frames and lenses, while I went on about my original reason for being in the area. I know she didn't have to do this. The fact that she recognized I was busy and distracted but helped me, as if I was a guaranteed client/sale, was impressive. I made my purchase. While waiting for my frames to come in, some things happened and Sierra (along with Maggie and Josh) worked together to address my concerns. Not only do I have the frames I wanted but Sierra and the entire SEE Eyewear team, provided me with exceptional client care. Sierra is welcoming, personable, quick to reply and a definite asset to the SEE team, in my opinion. Finally, when i went to pick up my first pair of SEE glasses. I also purchased my second pair. SEE Eyewear and their team is an experience that I highly recommend. Thank you Sierra, for making my first experience, so exciting, fun and positive! See you for my 3rd pair, soon. read more

First and foremost if you go anywhere else who knows what can happen but if you visit See you will See and feel the difference right away. Josh was the first sales associate to help me followed by Sierra. I haven't had new glasses in over seven years and was apprehensive. Right from the start they greeted me like I mattered. From the eye exam, to the trying on many pairs of frames, to the narrowing it down and purchasing eyeglasses and sunglasses the experience was phenomenal. Josh and Sierra were so honest, helpful and nice. Thank you so much for helping me see better again, look and feel cooler and just being awesome!! I'll be back for sure!! read more

SEE Eyewear - Look out Portland, new eyes comin through!! - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The greatest glasses store of all time, there is no place on earth that comes close to the convince and price of see. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! read more

I have been a long time SEE customer and have bought many pairs over the last few years. While visiting Portland, I decided to stop into the store and was blown away by Sierra's helpfulness. I found a pair of glasses that I loved, and Sierra was like my own personal hype woman. She found a few other pairs (that I'm still dreaming about), but we ultimately agreed on one pair we both loved. It never felt like she was trying to upsell me, but she convinced me to add a few upgrades to my lenses that I'm excited about. She took my measurements, and double and triple checked that everything was right so my glasses were perfect. My SEE profile is also a bit of a mess, and Sierra asked if she could escalate and try to clean up my profile, going above and beyond what she needed to do. I'm currently counting down waiting for my glasses to arrive and can't wait to see them! I would fly back to Portland just to work with Sierra again! read more

SEE Eyewear are amazing. The glasses are stunning and the service is great. The associates take their time to listen and find the right thing. If they are busy, (which frequently they are) I have been greeted and felt welcomed. I am a repeat customer! read more

Cheap frames and optics. For two years I could not use my glasses. Couldn't see comfortably. Frames hinge bent after 6 mo. of rarely just putting them on for reading a recipe in the kitchen. After I returned with the progressives I couldn't use, they told me a bi focal had to have a "line". Not true. I finally went to a professional at 20/20 on SW Hall blvd. and paid a decent amount for quality lenses. I can now use progressives easily and comfortably. This is just cheap glasses in a fancy location. read more

We love See. And we love Josh. Super helpful, nice guy. Great service, great products. We'll be back for more!

My partner and I randomly strolled into See just merely browsing. The end result- we purchased a beautiful pair of frames. The inventory of amazing eyewear and ultimately the customer service by Sierra swayed us. Sierra is personable with a great sense of humor, highly professional and honest in her opinion. She selected several frames that all looked appealing on my partner. We have decided that we will be returning for another pair of frames for him and sunglasses for me. Thank you Sierra, you are much appreciated! Kim & Rob Haddad from Scottsdale, Arizona :) read more

Got a great pair of sunglasses from See last summer and decided to go back for reading glasses yesterday. The website said open until 5 so we made the 40 mile commute and arrived at 4:18pm to find the store closed. We tried calling in hopes someone was still there but did not get an answer. While we were trying to call another couple walked up ready to go in when we told them it was closed. In the 3 minutes we stood there the store lost a potential 3 clients. I understand sometimes there are slow days but a business should stay open during posted hours. It made for a complete waste of 2 hours. read more

The first time I went here I loved this place. I thought I found somewhere I would be getting my glasses for years to come. Now not sure if I will go back. I call and updated my information. But they kept calling me by my old name. When I went in and tried talking to them. They chose to get up and walk away. They didn't apologize or anything to make it right. I guess they don't have any respect for others. And as long as they are busy. They don't care about you. Just your money. read more

My friends Joel and Sierra helped me pick out my glasses! They also said it would be two weeks for my new specs to arrive and came back in 3 days! I love the selection they have. This store is very dog friendly & they welcome you to bring your pooch in vs having a friend hold my dog while running into a store. Also, they have a very clean bathroom for customers to use. The staff is very nice... so go here & buy your new glasses! read more

Melissa and See are lifesavers! I have a really high prescription (-9.5 what?!), so if I don't have glasses, I have to wear contacts from the moment I wake up until the second I hop into bed. Because of my high prescription, I have to get 1.74 high index, which are quite spendy, and the PD and focal height have to be measured absolutely perfectly. All you people with normal range prescriptions have no idea what a struggle and expense new glasses are for us blind folks. Well, I broke my glasses on a Monday morning and went all around town checking out glasses. See was my last stop of the day. Melissa was so patient with me as I tried on practically every style and then every color way in all the styles I liked. We finally got it down to two frames, and I decided to get both! I haven't purchased two pairs of glasses at once since I was a kid, but the glasses are affordable and the prices include basic lenses. And they are cool as hell to boot. They are a national company and send glasses off to their lab for the lenses. I was worried about sending off my glasses, as I usually try to get my glasses at shops that cut them in house because my prescription is so tricky. Well, I got them back by Friday (thanks for the rush, Melissa!), and I friggin' love them. I can see so clearly, the center of the lens is exactly where they should be, and I have gotten so many compliments on my new specs. I strongly recommend See to anyone looking for new frames. read more

I made an appointment a few weeks in advance and planned my day around being in the area for the appointment. The shop was closed when I arrived promptly at noon (the time of my appointment). I noticed a sign that said "open by appointment only." I waited for 15 minutes and called the phone number to no avail. I rarely get a day to myself so I'm disappointed that I spent so much time driving out for no reason. I understand emergencies come up, but a phone call would have been nice so I didn't have to waste half my day. read more

Gorgeous frames for a great price! The customer service is exceptional, they make it so much fun to shop for glasses! I love this place and highly recommended it! read more

Went in here with a pair of my glasses (not purchased here) that fit too loosely. They tightened them up for me, spending about 10 minutes doing so, and charged me NOTHING. Great customer service, friendly people, and worth a visit. read more

Went in for glasses fitting (first time for glasses after contacts for 10 years), the staff was very nice and welcoming. I spent about 30 mins searching for frames and they helped me every step of the way, providing honest feedback and answering my questions. The store seemed well designed and, while some of the glasses frames we're a bit fashion-forward for my tastes, they have a lot options that cater to people with different styles. Overall, great first glasses experience. read more

These people are terrific. It is one thing to offer a warranty and another item to really support the customer. I purchased a pair of glasses. Twice over the last few months I have found a way to elegantly sit on them. In each instance they looked like a John Chamberlain modern art piece. And each time I walked into the store and asked for help, they did not hesitate. My glasses fit just like new and I can always sit with comfort knowing the folks at SEE got me covered. Thanks! read more

Expensive boutique on Trendy-Third. Compared to my previous optician (Kaiser), my progressive lenses had weird out of focus spots and scratched very easily. The temples (folding arms) of the frames bent in a weird way, apparently due to a loose screw, and not only was I unable to tighten them, but the See didn't even have the special tool needed to do so. I told them I was traveling to Washington DC and guess what? They had a shop there too, which would definitely have it. So I hiked to Georgetown on a hot muggy day, and - you guessed it - they didn't have the tool either. Apparently I'll need to send the frames in to the factory just to get the screws tightened. So I will do that - after I buy new glasses somewhere else. read more

Sierra and Julianna are excellent customer service superstars!! We felt like celebrities in there with their full attention and honesty about which frames worked with eye levels. A++ read more

I'm in love with this place! Such cool, unique, high quality frames, and amazingly at a nice price. They worked with my insurance directly. And the service couldn't be friendlier. I don't think i'll shop around again, will just go straight to See... read more

The frames in this store are all really cute and stylish. I really wanted to like it, but the frames quality is ok and the service is meh. The first frame I got actually didn't go well with my prescription and distorted my face a bit so they recommended polishing the sides to see if it helped. I went the second time to pick them up and still wasn't a good fit so they restyled my glasses (got a different frame). After the third time, I just settled with what I got, even with the imperfection. I was tired of dealing with the back and forth. Won't be going back. read more

SEE Eyewear - Brand new frames. Amazed this passed their QA. - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love, love, love this place! Hip and fun glasses! and amazing staff. Everyone thinks my glasses are the coolest thangs (I do too).

Upscale, huge variety of products, super courteous & professional staff. They made the process fun and easy.

Bought my new gorgeous prescription sunglasses - first time customer, received excellent customer service.

Oh man, I love this place. The staff is super friendly (especially dog friendly) and the selection is super great. The frames are really unique... I didn't know there was much more a designer could do to improve the look of your everyday spectacles short of changing up the colors. Turns out there's an infinite array of shapes, sizes, materials and yes, colors that make specs more than just utility pieces. And I think See has them all. I like to shop, but I've never been much at stopping by my eye doctor to do so... until now. Love it. read more

Absolute shit show. Hard to express how terrible this company is. They somehow managed to get a simple sunglasses prescription not once not twice but three times. The incompetence seems to be from the top to the bottom as even after speaking to the West Coast Head they still managed to screw things up. The frames might be cool but everything else is practically a scam. I had to return to the store 4 different times and it still not settled. read more

Visiting Portland from Hawaii and had a small problem with my nose piece breaking off. It would have been a very annoying time since I just arrived the day before. I saw this eye glass place which turned out to be a doctor's office and took a chance to see if they could help me out. The person there took a look, fixed it at no charge. She was awesome for helping a stranger in need. Thanks read more

I had the most fantastic experience at See Eyewear with Sierra! I live in Spokane, Washington, and we don't have a ton of fun options like they do at See Eyewear, so when I was in Portland, I knew I had to visit (since I'd been following them on Instagram for awhile). The selection did not disappoint! I have a very wide face and found a ton of options that looked fantastic. I ended up on two different options, and could not choose. Sierra worked a deal out so I could get both within my budget, which was amazing and so incredibly helpful! And since I was just visiting, she sent my glasses to my house and they came about a week and a half later! I love them both so very much and get compliments on them on the daily! Thank you so much Sierra and the Portland See Eyewear team! read more

See has a great selection and great staff! I was so impressed with the variety and quality of their selections. The manager Michael is so incredibly helpful. His honest and insightful guidance helped me select frames that I would never have thought of choosing myself and that I love and get compliments on every time I wear them! I also have to say that the quality is exceptional as well. read more

I got a very cool new set of glasses at SEE -- all plastic, clear, with lovely silver embedded in them. They came with a separate set of snap-on sunglasses, which I love. Team than helped me was super nice and responsive ) gave me excellent advice. Glasses were ready -- and perfect -- in one week. Best glasses I've ever had. Thanks, SEE! read more