In the interests of full disclosure, I've had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Paul Botelho personally,…read moreso when it came time for cataract surgery last year, he was the natural choice. Lest you think it's only due to personal relationship, Paul is also an instructor at Brown. Who better to perform eye surgery? That said, the overall experience was very positive, from scheduling to the exam process, then surgery, then billing question follow up. The actual surgery is done in batches, almost assembly-line styler. That may sound negative, but the staff was very attentive to all patients' personal needs and kept the process extremely organized so my mind was at ease knowing I was in good hands. Kudos to all the staff for a job well done! This office is highly recommended.

I have been looking for a good eye doctor for some time now. After visiting a few (and regretting…read moreit) I decided to give Advanced Eye Centers a call. I used to see one of the founding doctors years ago when I was young, as I've had eye issues all of my life. It was easy to schedule my appointment as I was still in their system after what had to be 8 or 12 years! They went over my insurance with me and explained what I'd be expected to pay at my first visit. I was able to get an appointment scheduled about two weeks out, but that was partly because my own work schedule is busy! I arrived about 10 minutes early and completed some simple paperwork. I was the only one in the waiting room and right on time was greeted by Dr. Michaud, an OD at the practice. My exam was thorough but quick, which was really great as I was in and out in about 30 minutes. I was able to get a pair of contacts in my new prescription to wear home and ordered a few months worth to be delivered to my house - super convenient. Check out was simple and easy. They do have an optical shop on premises which is convenient, but I chose to keep my old frames and they do charge a fee on top of the lense replacement charge if you aren't purchasing new ones through them. I elected to shop around for prices, so I didn't spend too much time in the shop. The doctor and staff were friendly and helpful and the practice was very clean. I had a great experience and will continue to visit them in the future.

Excellent ophthalmologist! The most sincere, caring and competent eye doc in the area. I had worn…read moreglasses for most of my life and Dr. Cote was the only doc to actually talk me out of surgery when I had requested it. Ethical doc in a clean, convenient location.

I've been going to Dr Cote for many years, and DrCote and his staff are great people. Dr Cote…read morealways takes his time, and explains the results of all the tests, and in detail. He is also a great guy!!

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Dr. Christina Herald at Fall River Vision. I have a…read morehistory of retinal detachment and chronic dry eye, so eye appointments usually come with a lot of anxiety for me, but from the moment she walked in she made me feel completely at ease. She took her time, really listened, and explained everything in a way that was clear, calm, and genuinely reassuring. I never once felt rushed, and it felt more like talking to someone who truly cared than just a routine appointment. Her attention to detail and level of concern were above and beyond what I expected, and I left feeling relieved, confident, and honestly just so grateful to have found her. The staff was just as wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive the entire visit, which made the whole experience even better. I truly hope Dr. Herald can be my eye doctor for life because doctors like her are rare, and if you have any eye concerns, especially anything complex, you could not be in better hands! Can't wait to recommend her to all my family and friends. A+++

Edit. LoL they asked me to take this down and I hung up on them then they wrote this incredible…read morereply. Upping the drama like crazy. Taking rude to a new level. Of course I made an appointment somewhere else duh I still need glasses. Unbelievable.

Dr. Ali is a very caring and thorough ophthalmologist. She goes above and beyond for her patience…read more She has been my doctor for many years. I trust her more than Mass Eye and Ear. She's right on top of things and provides the best treatment and advice. I can't say enough about her; she's the best !

I've needed corrective lenses since I was seven years old. An odd kid, I thought that glasses were…read morea sign of distinction and couldn't wait to have a pair to call my own. Over the years, my opinions on this matter have changed completely. What I wouldn't give to have 20/20 vision and see the world with crystal clear clarity, without the help of my industrial strength contact lenses (when I take them out, the world becomes one big Monet painting). Luckily, I have the very best ophthalmologist, Iman Ali, in whom I've placed complete trust to keep my peepers healthy and bright since 2005. At that time, I traveled the 45 minutes from my apartment in Quincy, MA to see her in Fall River. Eight years later, I still travel to see her, forsaking many other qualified ophthalmologists in Providence. For my first appointment, she had her work cut out for her: I was fresh from a major car accident during which I'd suffered eye injuries that made wearing my traditional contacts extremely uncomfortable. She was patient, caring, and so confident that I could keep wearing contacts (by the time I reached my twenties vanity had sunken in, and I no longer agreed with my seven year old self that glasses were a badge of honor). She knew instinctively how to care for a young woman who'd suffered a physical and emotional trauma, and with her help, my eyes - and my overall well being - improved. Today, there's barely any remnant of the original injury, and my prescription has, against all odds, grown lighter in strength. Other fantastic details that make Dr. Ali's practice, Total Eye Care, an excellent choice include: a friendly front desk staff (who in all these years have remained intact - I mean, no discernible turnover. This speaks volumes!); a charming little coffee shop in the main lobby before you enter the office; and for those who DO still think that glasses are a true fashion statement, a huge range of high end designer eyewear, including gorgeous prescription sunglasses. If I still liked wearing specs, I'd have no shortage of luxe and lovely options. Dr. Ali is - to coin a well worn phrase - the very best in the business. She's so smart, so sophisticated, and so easy to talk to. She's Brown University educated, NYC trained (where she gained incredible experience working on patients suffering from eye issues in the wake of 9/11), and superbly suited to a practice in an area like The Riv, where folks really appreciate a doctor who remembers all sorts of things about you: little facts that might date back years. While she's thoroughly modern, hers is the type of practice that hearkens back to the physician practices of old, which were built on a strong sense of family, where all generations went to the same doctor -- and that doctor inquired after one's parents, as the pediatric patients matured into adulthood. This makes my annual eye appointment feel like coming home, in the best way!

Dr. Mason is nice as long as you hang on every word he says. Don't tell him that you are still…read morehaving issues with your vision because he will blame it on your age and make it sound like it's all in your head. I went somewhere else and the doc got it right first time. I won't ever go back to Centrr for Sight because of Dr. Mason.

The eyeglass center spent a lot of time and successfully to fixed a broken pair of glasses and they…read moregenerously did it with our any charge to me. Thank you.

This issue caused us to be billed by bc/bs. This was a problem the office caused and the "witch"…read moreyelled out it was an accident. An accident that could costs us hundreds of dollars. I contact the John that replied to my comment and he has not responded. STAY AWAY!

Been going here the last 2-3 years. The doctor is very nice and discovered I was being misdiagnosed…read moreby my old eye doctor who kept telling me I had astigmatism when I didn't actually have astigmatism. The doctor fixes me right up I got new prescription and ever since I haven't had the eye pain or headaches that was having for decades going to my old doctor. Only issue is this place is limited with the eye glasses selection but that's no big deal.

I'll never ever go there again. They called me to go in…read moreearlier,because they had a cancelation. I said sure thing. Waited 45 minutes, they called me in for a 5 minute test. Then back in the waiting room. Waited another 45 minutes, then I complained. They called me in, just to shut me up. I was extremely patient and calm. They sat me in a room, Waited another 30 minutes. Nothing. No agnoligment that I was there. I got up and walked out. Waste of my time. If you want your time wasted, go there. They could of told me that they were backed up and can we reschedule, but no. She wanted to suck up the insurance. Plus she cancel on me the the week prior. Good luck to you. I'm done there.

I had a fantastic first visit here!! Everyone was friendly…read moreand personabl!! I feel like I know the personally. Yes, the visit was about 1.5 hours but I was never "waiting" for long!!! I had to wait for my eye to dilate and during that time I picked out my frames. ABSOLUTELY, EVERYONE THERE WAS FRIENDLY, KIND AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.

We like the doctors and tech's but it can be very busy. It…read morewould be helpful if the hours for the optical shop were posted online. Even the hours for the eye doc's and tech's is HARD TO FIND ONLINE

I had an appointment last week and it was very busy but my visit went well. The ladies in the…read moreoptical shop were great, very helpful and super friendly. I loved that they helped me make the right decision with glasses I'll be wearing for the next year or so. (the mask makes it so hard) I will most definitely be returning!!

I went on a few months ago needing a new prescription and I heard some good reviews of Valentine…read more While there I was met with an unprofessional man who got my prescription wrong. First, most of his equipment looked out of date and very old. Instead of using the equipment he decided to look at my eyes with a tiny handheld tool and got way too close for comfort. Second, when I was asked to look at the letter chart with my contacts still in I voiced my concern stating "I can barely see anything" meaning, I needed a new prescription. After he was done with the exam, he bumped one of my eyes down from -3.75 to -3.50, the same as the other eye. I know both of my eyes needed a stronger prescription before I even walked into his office and he handed me the wrong prescription. After he told me what my prescription was he told me "YOUR EYES WILL NOT CHANGE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE" meaning my eyesight, that has been worsening since I was 12 years old, will not get worse from here on out. Lastly, I went right after the election for the president and in the most unprofessional manner decided to ask me if I voted. I am extremely upset and uncomfortable with the way my experience went with this doctor. The only good experience I got out of going into his office was having a nice chat with the secretary who helped me figure out my insurance.

When good God Almighty created Homegirl, she was almost perfect in every way. However, the pure…read morebeauty bestowed onto yo girl was unmatched. The world would surely bully a queen like Homegirl, so hot and spicy. So one alteration was made. Then, one day in the second grade, this young porcelain princess began wearing glasses full time. Homegirl is....what one would call...perturbed. Her aura has been laden with fog. It clouds homegirls thought and ironically, her vision....you see Homegirl has not been to an eye doctor in some time. Homegirl had one single contact lense left in her bathroom closet but she got two sparkling hazels! She called around frantically for the soonest opening, which happened to be here. (Now we know why they was so available when everyone else was booked out on the lookout!) Mhmmm. Homegirl can't help but be swayed by first impressions. And upon walking in, Homegirl sniffed the unmistakable smell of shrimp jambalaya. She turns left-shrimp. She turns right-shrimp. She takes a seat-shrimpy shrimp! It was like a haunted house for homegirls nose. It was not lunch time, it was not snack time, it was not dinner time, yet the stank was real. Homegirl searched for a civilian on break. A misplaced fork on the reception desk, a take out container, a dirty napkin-anything to reveal food ,would have relieved Homegirl. But nay, the scent is embedded in the carpets and woven into the walls. This was an old smell left brewing in the fibers of any absorbable material. All this before her exam! Homegirl needs you to stay with her for a minute. Her vision was at stake. Without this appointment Homegirl would be the the blind beggar in the book of Mark waitin for Jesus, to touch her eyes. She had to continue with an exam. Now Homegirl sat in the exam chair, doctor seemed friendly. She needed contacts so he asked for homegirls prescription. Homegirl is very busy this Holiday season and doesn't have the strength to recall these numbers. If she don't make time for her Tae Bo tapes, that Christmas fudge will refuse to budge! Now this optometrist was a bit frustrated that homegirls memory could not provide him the information he wished for. Homegirl quickly replied "Cant you just figure it out?" He then asked if there was any way she could find out her OLD prescription first....Homegirl phoned home but her man was making the cashh for homegirls stasshh. No answer. He asked if I had records on my phone or any ideas...at this point Homegirl is annoyed. When she goes to the eye doctor she expects him to be knowledgeable enough to correctly formulate her prescription without the need of an old contact box. Plainer than a bagel, it seemed like it should have been simple. Homegirl would not recommend this establishment, and how she was made to feel because she couldn't do the doctors job. The two stars are for the receptionists, who was kind and helpful and one for Optometrist Lisa Smith who Homegirl had at a previous establishment years ago. She can't dock points from Miss Smith when she had no experience with her. Homegirl is both Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul. She gonna tell you how it is but she's also gonna tell you "I love your dress sweetheart". Homegirl is winded. The emotional pain of experiencing it all in real time, and then writing about it, makes Homegirl pine for Lasik. But then Homegirl would be perfect in every way, so maybe she'll stick to contacts so she can still be relatable.

My eye doctor retired suddenly on me last year and I had moved to Bristol and thought I would give…read moreDr. Sakovits office a try. I have to say, I'm incredibly happy with the service I have received, from making my appointment, to exam, and then purchasing glasses there! I have to say, these are the best glasses I've had and I've been wearing them for years. I would highly recommend Dr. Sakovits!

This must be said; the previous review by Lucie M. is inaccurate and frankly, untrue…read more I have been going to Dr. Sakovits since I was a youth, and over the last 15 or so years of appointments there, I have yet to have an unpleasant visit. Both staff and the Doctor are excellent at what they do. I had a reoccurring issue with my eyesight a few years ago and Dr. Sakovits was beyond understanding and sensitive to my needs, highlighting all of my options to better my sight and therefore, my life. Both staff and Doctor are continuously lovely and exhibit a professional manner when I'm there. Appointments are made efficiently and promptly by reception staff, there is very little to no wait time, (10 - 15 mins, tops), the Dr.'s Assistants are always competent and friendly as is the Doctor himself. Frankly, giving an entire team/staff at a business the lowest review rate possible, based upon a mere phone conversation is hardly fair, and it is in FACT an "over generalization" of Dr. Sakovits' office, that is erroneous and false. Simply because you were unhappy with one aspect of the service, hardly warrants a rant because you did not mesh well with the secretary. I'm sure many who are continuous patients of Dr. Sakovits would agree that Sonia, as well as the rest of the crew at the office. are beyond friendly and helpful. But don't take my word for it. Visit the office and see for yourself.