Kailinn's hospitality is amazing - he overheard my 6 year old talking about how much she loves the birthday cake truffle, and he walked over to give her a sample. We need more Kailinn in this world. read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Glendale, California

Worse customer service ever while being overpriced. Don't recommend them. I tried to adjust my glasses bought previously here for 1200 which honestly doesn't worse it's money. But even it was needed just srew changing. They wete insisting on buying new 900 worth glasses which I didn't like it. So fix my glasses in the other place and promised myself not to come back here read more

Don't recommend them very extremely expensive and the worse customer service. they will convince to bye any ugly looking glasses on you just to make you pay - I know this is they job but I never saw such an attitude the will literally behave like robbers - not interested to make you feel good and comfortable with your purchase on the contrary you feel fooled and used. I came two times and both times they convinced me to buy quite the opposite I wanted.The only thing I came second time its just because I live close and I was hoping different person would have better approach - but nope! Will never come back there are plenty stores around this doesn't worse my nerve. read more

Great service from the whole team. Thank you. Understand they make glasses and small batches so if you find something get it quick. Unique frames and they have a optometrist on staff, which is really convenient. read more

I bought a pair of frames and ordered my prescription lenses thru them. It took about a month to receive them (which is a pretty long time, most places take 1-2 max). Once the frames arrived with the new prescription, i picked them up and wore them for a few weeks. I know it takes a couple days for your eyes to adjust to a new prescription but something was completely off and I kept getting headaches. A months later I go to my optometrist and I get my prescription checked. Apparently the lab put in my wrong prescription. I go to the store and I told them the situation and they tell me that they will order me new prescription lenses and they will call me when it isn't. Two weeks later when I arrived, I went back so they can swap it out, but turns out they cut the lenses incorrectly to the frame so I had to wait another two weeks for the new lenses to arrive. After the third time they got it right. However, just under a year my lenses were all scratched and the coating was peeling off for no reason. I've been wearing glasses for 30 years and this is never happened before, so I called them to see if it was covered and they said I still have to pay 50% of the lenses which is still about $200. Which is INSANE. They didn't seem apologetic or were not able to help out. I don't understand why everything was so expensive for such poor quality and high prices. read more

While they replaced the lenses which were defective, the new lenses (transitionals) did the same thing within a matter of a few weeks. Whatever type of coating they use on the lenses distort. They blamed it on heat (in Las Vegas), but I have other pairs of transitional lenses and have never had a problem. They have nice frames, but the lenses suck. The store did not respond to my recent email asking for them to replace the lenses yet again. Now I will be spending hundreds of dollars to get replacement lenses. read more

My go to when wanting to spend my FSA allocations. The staff here are always very approachable and informative. They allow you time on your own to shop around without the feeling of being rushed or bombarded w questions/pressure to buy. My visit with Lianna was particularly pleasant. She helped me make sure I left with a huge smile on my face with all my new frames being adjusted properly for precise fitment. I was also gifted some extra cleaning cloths - can't have enough of those. I will be back for more frames soon! read more

I started getting glasses from SEE in 2018. They're the lightest I've had to date. I do wash my glasses everyday with some soap and water but besides some minor paint chips, it has held up well. I go back periodically for minor fixings like screw and nose pad replacements for free. The Glendale branch DID close last year because of Covid, initially was supposed to be a permanent close, but I'm glad they're back. Although these are expensive, one pair was about $300 for frames only, it's real quality and each pair is small-batch, less than 100 copies made per line. I've worn glasses since grade school for everyday use and because of that, I like getting new glasses every two to three years. Both for style and to match my eyes which weren't stablizing until recently. I have been stable for three years now and could get lasik, but all it'd do is lower my eye prescription grade. Getting fancy glasses may not be your thing. But it's like choosing between basic Walmart shoes and a pair of Nikes. Unfortunately, like most other shops in the Americana, validation isn't offered anymore. Only Nordstrom, Cheesecake and Barnes & Noble do validations now. Make sure to get a validation since Americana doesn't do 90 minute free parking anymore. read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Glendale, California

My husband has been on the hunt for sunglasses for quite a while. Finding the right pair has been challenging, especially considering his high prescription and not many places can provide the thinnest lenses. Luckily, SEE was able to meet our needs, providing the thinnest lenses with a carbon fiber frame that he absolutely loved! Violet and Marco, helped us, they were exceptionally knowledgable, professional, and helpful. We were inpressed with their overall great customer service. Thank you! read more

Only reason I'm not giving 1 star is because of the Dr. and the ability to get me in for a same day eye exam. I had my first eye exam in years and upon completion was presented a few frames to try on. After figuring out pricing with my insurance and what the total cost would be is when the hard selling began. I asked for my prescription and saw it written down on a small piece of paper he claimed were just "numbers used to plug in to the computer" and was never provided my prescription. After explaining I wanted to look around at my other options, as it is going to be my first pair of glasses, he continued to try and pressure me into purchasing a pair. I was expecting this experience to be enjoyable and helpful but I came out feeling taken advantage of. I was never given my prescription until I called and requested it. When I received the email of it, it was incomplete and they had left out part of it! The only reason I figured this out was because when I provided the prescription to a woman at a store I was browsing frames at, telling her I had an astigmatism, she told me there was nothing on the prescription showing that. She was kind enough to call them for me and make them send the full prescription. They saw me as an opportunity and tried to take advantage of that. Luckily I was able to figure out my correct prescription but not without a hassle. Please be aware of this before going to See. read more

Hands down the best pair of glasses I've ever bought but that was not why I bought them. It was the customer service of Alycez and Serg - literally, the most knowledgeable experts re: eye wear I've ever encountered. Pic is from an hour after I bought them - I felt like I could fly! Thanks SEE - still want to know the Japanese designer behind this classic, 80 of 80, red diamonds! read more

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Was walking around the galleria and decided to drop in. They are the same concept as Warby Parker and Zenni but 10x better in the quality and style of their frames and customer service. Violet was extremely accommodating and answered all my questions :) read more

Terrible and dishonest business. I brought in two prescriptions -- one for reading, one for distance -- and paid just over $1,000.00 for the two pairs of glasses. The readers were fine, but the distance glasses were blurry -- in other words, they were of no use to me. If I were to wear them driving, I would endanger other drivers; in any other context, they would have been utterly frustrating, hence I refused to accept the distance glasses. I had paid in advance, however, and the business refused to refund my money OR re-make the distance glasses. So, I disputed a portion of the charge with my credit card company. See Eyewear then LIED to the card issuer in response to my dispute, claiming that I had accepted both pairs of glasses (I had in fact only accepted one pair, not both). Not only was See Eyewear poor in terms of its workmanship, it refused to accept responsibility for its mistake, and flat-out lied in order to keep my money. This is really an awful, shameful business. There are MANY similar shops. I would urge you NOT to take a gamble on this deceitful, unreliable company. read more

SEE eye-ware is simply the best. Not only are the options unique but the help is amazing! This is the 2nd pair of glasses I have purchased from them and will continue every time I need a new pair. I received EXCELLENT service from Natalie and Sergio. They stuck with me until what I purchased was perfectly fit to my face and prescription. I highly recommend the Glendale SEE and be sure to ask for Natalie or Surgio. read more

SEE - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Glendale, California

I tend to write only positive reviews but I feel it is important to share this information. SEE charges an exorbitant amount for frames and lenses. For my pair it was about $1200. I needed glasses and had to pay out of pocket because my insurance benefit is every other year. The glasses frames are very stylish and I chose SEE for this reason. The attentive customer service was a nice plus and they added incentives so I thought I was getting a reasonable deal. When the glasses arrived I was surprised by the thinness if the lens. It felt flimsy and looked very thin, like a sheet of acetate or firm plastic wrap rather than acrylic or glass. Within 6 months I had scratched the lens when cleaning them with a soft cloth (my flannel shirt). The scratch was so big as to impede my vision. My eye doctor suggested that most places have a 1 year warranty and I should go back to SEE and ask. The eyeglasses fairy/demon also ended up wreaking havoc in my life when a pair of Warby Parker glasses I bought were run over by a car and scratched and the part that goes over my ears was stretched outrageously! So, on the same day that I took my WP glasses in, I stopped by SEE. Note: the WP glasses were a mess, but surprisingly sturdy and the attendant said, we can fix these for free. (I bought both pairs within a week of each other 6 months ago). My expectation of SEE was high because WP, the "cheap" glasses were so accommodating. SEE has a 50% warranty on lenses. 50% for me came out to $250. That's equivalent to a new pair of bifocals from WP. But that's not my point. My point is that SEE lenses, according to my untrained self, are inferior quality to all other lenses I've ever had. And the warranty is inferior to the industry standard. I wish I hadn't been so vain and spendy when I chose SEE. I hope this helps inform your decision. read more

Sadly, I was everything but impressed. My wife and I were in need of new sunglasses. They do not offer any optometry service, so after we had spend an hour selecting the right frames and doing all the paperwork for my wife and myself, which took longer than selecting the frames ;-) we were sent away to go and see an optometrist to get the paperwork. We did have some, were too old - no change to take our current glasses which were totally fine - go and see and make an appointment, which we did. Could not get one right away anywhere, so it took a couple of days. We went back - same guy, did not remember, had sold the frames we picked, even though he had promised to hold on. He had all our details - no attempt to call and ask if we still wanted them. I really wanted to leave, but my wife kept me from walking. Picked out a new frame, all the paperwork .... and was told the glasses were ready by the end of the week (we were in Monday). Friday morning I called, they said the deliveries come in between 2-3pm, so come in late afternoon. I did. No glasses. they were not even coated yet. Come back Tuesday, I was told. Called again, oh yes, glasses have arrived, drove over, parked, walked - my glasses had indeed arrived, my wife's not. Not even made yet. Come back Friday - a week later that - well promised would be too much to say. Now, both sets have arrived - and are OK. I say OK, because I came with not only a precise idea but a sample of color and coating I wanted - and it just doesn't match. It's OK - but for $500+ OK is simply not good enough. Moment of truth: would I make a detour to go (mandatory for five stars): definitely no. Would I go again (four stars): I fear I would rather not. Did they exceed my expectation (three stars): so that is a no from me too.... so we part with sad two stars. read more

Lianna is WONDERFUL! She was so attentive and sweet when helping my mom and I find a fresh new pair of glasses that would work with her prescription, which was a bit tricky. My mom was so happy with her picks and I'm so thankful that Lianna went the extra mile to make sure it worked with the frames we picked. I will continue to recommend this gem of a place! read more

Everyone needs and must go to SEE to get the greatest glasses you can wear. Today I picked up my latest pair. So cool.....I get compliments alllllll the time. I get a min of 5 compliments a week from people I don't know. They all want to know where I got them. I have over 6 pairs of glasses. The service is amazing. Lianna Karsian is so remarkable. When I walk in she knows my name and greets me with a huge smile. She makes sure my glasses fit perfectly. I have had that service from everyone who works there. I feel very lucky to have found this company. A welcoming environment and they all have knowledge of the product they sell. That's hard to find today. Thank you SEE for making this 62 year old feel cool... read more

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Serge was able to fix my frame after a mishap on my part. If you're after great frames and awesome customer service, go see Serge. He's outstanding. You won't be disappointed. read more

Elen and Alyce are my go to girls when shopping for a pair of sunglasses! I wish I wore a prescription to rock a pair of the SEE frames but these girls always serve me with the best customer service! Thank you. read more

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Wonderful in-house optometrist, super helpful and fun staff, and very well-designed and well-made eyewear. Have also bought from Warby Parker and Zenni, but SEE--along with LA Eyeworks--stand out, both are levels above in terms of quality, design, and customer service. Highly recommend. read more

I have been wearing See Eyewear for some time now and love the quality of the products, but the reason I keep coming back is the service. Griselda or "G" who works at the Americana location is the absolute best. She has helped me pick out my last 5 pairs of glasses. Everytime I pass by, she offers to clean my glasses and makes sure they are adjusted so it fits perfectly. She always has the biggest smile on her face and you can tell she genuinely cares and wants you to be happy with whatever you walkout with. She keeps the store super clean and knows how to manage multiple clients so everyone is taken care of. See is lucky to have her and as long as G is there, my wife and I will continue to shop with her. Griselda is a true professional and makes the shopping experience for eyeglasses easy and fun. read more

I purchased a pair of glasses in nov 2019. They broke in March 2020 and the store closed. In May I was told that I need to go to Newport which was out of question. The Glendale store just reopened. They will not honor warrantee. They just told me their warranty is to replace frames at 50% of price. Unacceptable read more

Before visiting the SEE Eyewear store in Glendale, I called to find out the most convenient place to park. I explained to Gigi, the manager, that I have lung issues, use an oxygen concentrator and have difficulty walking distances. She not only recommended the easiest place to park, but met me at the valet and escorted me to the store. She displayed both excellent customer service and human kindness. (And isn't kindness what great customer service should be about?) Gigi went on to repair the SEE glasses I had purchased in Pittsburgh, cleaned and straightened my backup pair and even gave me a new case for the backup pair. I'm looking forward to having Gigi help me select my next pair of frames from the store's gorgeous selection. read more

Bought a pair of glasses they literally broke in like 2 weeks really flimsy asked if there was a warranty and instead of replacing the item via warranty they expect me to pay another 75 bucks for a pair of flimsy glasses. Do yourself a favor buy a pair of readers from Rite Aid they are actually more sturdy and they not so thirsty for profit. I will never buy anything from this store again over priced and no warranty basically smh surprised they even in business. read more

Lianna was amazing! She was fun, knowledgeable, and patient; we ended up finding the perfect frames for me. Who knew shopping for frames could be so fun- I literally skipped out the store! Glad I stopped in. 10/10 read more

Who else can beat the Core collections with single vision for $159 a pair? Yep, no one. As soon as I got my prescription, I went straight to SEE. This location is located inside the Americana at Brand. You'll find friendly staffs, cool collections of quality eyewear and sunglasses. Just like their slogan..."hip without the rip." I'm totally a fan! read more

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Bought beautiful frames from Trevor who was knowledgeable and friendly. Sadly, the lens cracked, but much to my surprise, Haroon, the store manager bent over backwards to remedy the situation. He replaced my glasses completely, and called me with a follow up a few days later to make sure I was completely satisfied with the new glasses. This store has the absolute best customer service of any kind in L.A, and Haroon is a rock star. I suggest See Optical to everyone!!!!! read more

These guys are super nice, attentive, and skilled. They've even given me complementary lens adjustments! The place is very stylish--definitely worth a look if you're interested in fashionable frames. Naturally, being that stylish and located in the ritzy Americana, things are pricey so don't be surprised if this isn't your discount online retailer. read more

Wanted to give a shout out to See Eyewear and specifically to Griselda for her warm and knowledgeable help. We have been customers there for a few years now, and not only do we love the frames, but Griselda has been an absolute joy to work with. We've been fortunate enough to have her handle our needs both at the Beverly Center and the Americana in Glendale, and she goes beyond the call of duty. She is a shining example of customer service. We highly recommend. read more

Customer servIce was excellent as always. Kelly helped me pick out some great eyeglass selections. Elise another See employee also extended some good vibes. One thing Ive always liked about this shop is that you're greeted as soon as you walk through the door with a smile and hello. Then you're allowed to float freely without the salesperson full court press. read more

I don't recommend buying glasses here. It's very expensive and they are not willing to help you fix your glasses if it needs adjustments or if screws are missing. Instead, they will immediately recommend buying a new pair. BAD COSTUMER SERVICE! read more

I don't wear glasses, but my guy friend does. Whenever we go to SEE they are so helpful to him. They make adjustments, and clean them for him at every visit. If you need glasses, visit the Americana location. Natalie, Liz, Jocelyn, and Serj are Amazing!! They are also animal lovers. They give my dog a treat every time she visits. If only dogs could wear glasses, mine would get hers from SEE at the Americana and you should as well!!! read more

I LOVE the selection here. Sometimes I see people on TV who wear specs have like 5-6-7 different frames... and I never thought it was because they can afford it - Instead I always asked myself how in the hell they were able to find so many that looked good on them! I'm lucky to even find one pair these days. True Story: One time I picked out FIVE frames at Lens Crafters and when I sat down to try them on they were all the same exact frame. I thought they were different glasses that had subtle differences, but nope... I picked up FIVE Rayban 5184's... Walking into SEE was like that time when we first got glasses and could actually see the leaves on tree's...remember that? This is what going to SEE is like. GREAT selection. They had the clear frames I was looking for for over a year... In fact, they had seven different styles of clear frames. The gal helping me was funny, and patient with me while I practically tried every single frame on. She offered me a discount for buying a second frame. ALSO - BONUS! The price on the lenses is the total cost... No extra for lenses, etc... Just the usual extra costs for scratch guard and anti reflection, etc...that's normal. Selection saves this place from its downsides... which are: -LOOOONG turn around times. Almost two weeks. BOO! -They are not up to speed on the digital machines to lock in my pupil location. This makes me nervous - in fact as I write this I wonder if my review is premature because I haven't gotten the glasses yet and what if them not having this machine will affect the accuracy of my glasses? We'll see. Again, not sure if this is worth hurting their rating though...I mean, this is how glasses were made for decades before optometry got all kinds of fancy. -Doesn't take insurance. This is padded by their cost effective lenses though. I do admit that the frames I got were as cheap as my Tiffany, Rayban or Prada's (I promise that is not a show-boaty comment, its just the brands they sell at LC's) AFTER insurance and discounts at Lens Crafters, so idk if faulting them for the insurance is fair. ^^ Thoes woes are only worth a single star though... because again, these mofos had the frames I have been looking for, forever! If you are looking for eccentric lenses GO HERE! They'll have something for you. If you need said lenses today or tomorrow, understand that wont happen. BUT if that IS the case, know that you can buy the frames and take your new frames to Lens Crafters or anyone who does hour-turnaround glasses and have them same day - so that is good news. I'll update if the turnaround time is longer than promised, or if their semi-outdated technology affected the quality of my lenses. FINALLY, I can see AND I got some glasses that are cute as hell! read more

I love this place. They have the most unique frames and their service is impeccable! Natalie and her crew made me feel welcomed and helped me choose the frames that fit the best. I highly recommend you check them out. I am so happy with my glasses. read more

I walked into SeeEyewear at the Americana and the nice employe Serg tighten my sun glasses and even cleaned it. He didnt charge me and was very gentle and kind. The prices of their glasses were low and worth it. I really suggest this eyewear store. read more

I came to this store on the 23rd and fell in love with a frame. Kyrsti helped me and discussed some options on lenses and pricing. I mentioned I wanted my wife's opinion and left the store. Unfortunately we couldn't make it back in that day. So I came back in the next Saturday and Kyrsti remembered me immediately. Unfortunately they no longer had the color of the frame I wanted. Without hesitation Kyrsti jumped on the phone and called about 6 different place. She finally located a the color of the frame I wanted from another store and got to work with helping me make more selections on lenses, tint, transition, and overall pricing. She was incredibly helpful in giving me some suggestions and talking about other customer's experiences with certain tints and styles. SEE has me as a dedicated customer now mostly because of the phenomenal experience I had with Kyrsti at this store! read more

Bought my pair about two years ago and came in because my specs have been loose. Serj and Ceasar was very helpful and made the experience seamless. Free of charge as well! 10/10 read more

We ordered prescription glasses for my husband and got to work with both Serge & Cesar at SEE eyewear, from the beginning they were both so helpful, patient & easy to work with. Unfortunately my husbands Dr. wrote out a completely incorrect prescription & it wasn't until another month that we figured out it was incorrect and came back to see if they can help us out. Again, Cesar & Serge we're able to help us out and sent out his glasses to exchange them without giving us a hard time.. we'll definitely be coming back and referring friends to shop & purchase from here! Thanks guys :) read more

Found a pair of glasses I really liked that they set aside for me as I got a new prescription from my optometrist. Didn't end up getting the new prescription until weeks later & I called the store to check if they still had the pair they set aside. I totally expected they wouldn't and would've understood completely because of the amount of time that had passed. I was right, they didn't have them - BUT, the person I talked to on the phone, Haroon, went above and beyond. He ordered another set of the same pair to be delivered to the store, kept me updated as to when it was going to get there, and then when they arrived and I went in to bring my new prescription & get them fitted, he was great about discussing price without making me feel pressured into paying more than I would've liked (the original price with lenses was prohibitively expensive for me, but we talked through options and got it down to a much more reasonable price). Haroon was so lovely to talk to and helpful every step of the way. He even tipped me off that if I showed my receipt to the Americana concierge I could get my parking validated which I didn't know. Thanks, Haroon! read more