Returned to have my new prescription installed in my existing frames. I love how customer centric the staff is making you feel you are the most impotent customer; Best of Sarasota in my humble opinion. Private lot and plenty of frames. read more

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Great selection of frames, friendly/helpful staff, quick processing. I never felt rushed.

Everything! The best in the business. Dr. Doyle and her staff are as caring as they are thorough.

I had some seriously bent glasses, took them in for repair and was greeted by wonderfully nice people who fixed my glasses (purchased elsewhere) in short order, for $5.00. As an aside, they even gave us great restaurant ideas in the brief time we waited. read more

Spectacle Gallery is excellent and has changed my life! The compliments I get on my frames are seemingly endless, giving me confidence bordering on arrogance. It's also the same for my sunglasses! I wear them indoors, and when people ask, I say, "It's always sunny when you're cool," and then I tell them to head on down to Palm Avenue to see Doctor Doyle and her team of eyewear professionals. When it comes to your eyes, I say spare no expense, and spectacle eyewear is with every single penny. read more

Twenty dollars for an eyeglass adjustment? Please. I walked to Lemon and the lovely optician there did the five second adjustment at no charge. That says it all. read more

After I wrote the review below a week ago, Dr Doyle contacted me immediately. she explained that the policy was not properly communicated to me and that she was conducting training with her staff right away to dispel false ideas. She is generously offering a significant discount on her premium products to me. More than the offer, I appreciate her candor and straightforwardness in handling the situation head on. I am going to continue to use the Spectacle Gallery as I believe the initial problem was as much my fault as hers. The fact that she is willing to correct it means a lot to me. Most would have brushed it off. 1/7/2020 I went in for an exam - the records transfer was easy and they were helpful. The exam seemed to go fine. There was a little pressure to buy "Shamir" progressive lenses ($700 ea.), but not uncomfortable. I am slightly nearsighted and have been for 15 years. Right eye is worse. The new scrip was for a FAR sighted left eye. I thought - "wow - that's change, must be age" A few months later, I tried to get to the bottom of why I wasn't seeing well with my new prescription. I started closing one eye while I drove and did sports. Left eye was blurry. I called and spoke to them and asked for them to change the scrip as the people who made the lenses would redo at no charge. Answer was "we have to do a new exam" ($170, no VSP) . I said "I just need you to read my old lens - they worked great for that eye". "Sorry best we can do is $70" Some would think that's fair. .I spent 35 years in retail. That's a good way to lose a customer. Why not accomodate? Possibly sell a pair of Shamir lenses one day. - a $700 sale. Draw your own conclusion. read more

Love this place! Very thorough eye exam, with amazing service that wasn't overwhelming or pushy for my introverted self. Would highly recommend! read more

-Friendly -Accommodating -Very Thorough Exam -Beautiful Building I'm new to the area and needed an exam and contacts straight away. Doc got me in the next day and gave me a great exam where I learned more about my eyes than all my previous exams combined. read more

Warm, friendly, knowledgeable staff, outstanding selection, high quality, long lasting, sturdy eyeglasses and sunglasses. Worth every penny! read more

I love the Spectacle Gallery. I will only have Dr. Doyle do my eye exams. This is the only spectacle store from which I would purchase; everywhere else in this region only sells rebranded Luxotica mass-produced frames. The Spectacle Gallery only sells handmade frames. My polarized sunglasses are beautiful and my Moscot progressive, photosensitive daily glasses are equally exquisite. Both Dr. Doyle and Lisa are a joy! So warm and friendly that sometimes I just pop in to say hello. I give them five stars because there is no higher rating. You get what you pay for, at least if you know where to shop! read more

Spectacle Gallery - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Not friendly, poor customer service & disrespectful. I was hung up on the phone there

It's been a long time since I've had an eye exam, but I do remember the last time I had one I felt rushed. Not so with Dr. Kristin. She takes as much time as required to make sure that the prescription is right (my exam was almost 2 hours, then she scheduled me for a follow up the following day because my eyes were fatigued) The customer service was top notch, and the selection of frames were great! read more

I had an eyeglass repair emergency today and called just as the shop was closing. My husband and I were warmly welcomed into the shop by the two young women behind the counter. One of them (I'm sorry I didn't get her name) took my glasses to the back of the shop and spent quite a while fixing them, as the repair was tricky. Meanwhile we chatted cordially with Dr. Doyle and were impressed by her and by the selection of frames on display. When the repairer came back out with my glasses, she cleaned and polished them before handing them back, gave us both polishing cloths, and didn't charge us anything for the repair! I wish this shop were in Massachusetts, where I live. I would definitely get my glasses from them. read more

I recently visited Spectacle Gallery while I was in Sarasota for work. I made the grave mistake of flying to Florida and forgetting my sunglasses at home. Fortunately, my hotel was just down the street from Spectacle Gallery. I was greeted by Dr. Doyle who was very friendly and helpful. She showed me their extensive and diverse selection of top-quality sunglasses. (You wouldn't be able to leave there without finding a pair that suited just about any occasion). While I had gone in just for sunglasses I found myself equally impressed by their selection of eye glasses. I decided it was time for new frames as well, and Dr. Doyle was awesome in helping me find the right pair. She was extremely consultative, and very knowledgeable of every frame type and designer they carried. Dr. Doyle fit me in that same day for an eye exam to ensure I had the right lens prescription. She even called a store where I lived to make sure they could take care of ordering the correct lenses, so I could do everything else locally. I couldn't have been more impressed by Dr. Doyle, and my experience as a customer at Spectacle Gallery! Dr. Doyle, please open a Spectacle Gallery in Denver! read more

If only there were a ten star option... Very comprehensive eye exam from a really fun Doctor . The Eye wear is displayed beautifully and the v read more

I'm an actor who lives out of town, I dropped one of my contact lenses and like a magic trick it disappeared, so I went to Spectacle Gallery the first chance I could and I was greeted by Dr. Kristin. Without question she understood my situation and selflessly solved the problem. She was incredibly kind and generous not only replacing the one I lost, but also the one I didn't, just for balance sake. She could have taken advantage of my situation, but she didn't, putting this optomistrist high above the rest. I recommend Spectacle Gallery to anyone. read more

This shop deserves the best recommendation!! I was in need of a specific brand and model of sunglasses - and I got the most excellent service, they fixed everything for me! Being a visitor from abroad this was simply the best service I could hope for. When arrived we again got perfect service and wife ended up buying a par of sunglasses too. Simply perfect! I can only give this shop and employees my absolute best recommendation!!! Jesper - Denmark read more

All I can say she was spectacular. She fined tuned my glasses now I can see thing clearly. If you can get appointment better grab it. She is that good read more

Spectacle Gallery is like having fun at a party with people you really like but without the next day hangover or stomach ache. Dr. Doyle and Angela are warm, inviting and funny. The store is a minimal fresh backdrop to the best selection of eyewear around, on point and on trend. Dr. Doyle is professional and gives great examinations and Angela picks beautiful frames. They both make you very happy you found them. A downtown gem with unbelievable customer service. You look better when you leave then when you arrived plus you can see. Exactly what you want in an eyewear establishment. read more

My husband and I needed an eye exam for new contacts and glasses badly. We decided to try the spectacle gallery because it was very convenient and it looked really good when we walked by it. We had the best experience! Dr Doyle is doing the exam from start to finish. The exam was very thorough and the best quality we've had. We got help to chose some new frames that fit right, and love our glasses now! The shop is really nice and you just feel good going to your exam and looking for frames and sunglasses over there. I highly recommend it. read more

Spectacle Gallery has the most beautifully curated selection of eyeglass frames and sunglasses in Sarasota. They have something for everyone and carry many designers that you won't find anywhere else locally. Dr. Kristin was very knowledgeable, helpful, and very friendly. I highly recommend Spectacle for anyone! read more

Phenomenal all around. Couldn't ask for a better experience and the eyewear selection is amazing! I wont go anywhere else!

Phenomenal experience and service. The gentleman behind the counter took care of my father's eyewear repair immediately and perfectly. He was so incredibly kind and skilled. Highly recommended. read more

I very rarely write reviews unless service is extreme - either stellar or horrendous. I am sharing my thoughts because Spectacle Gallery is one of a kind fantastic. I live in Philly where we also have quality eyeglass stores. While on vacation in December 2017, I wandered in to Spectacle Gallery. Dr. Doyle and her assistant, Angela, really wowed me with their expertise, patience, and professionalism. My friends and I all purchased glasses. I very highly recommend Dr. Doyle with her interesting inventory of quality frames and her awesome friendly service. Reesch read more

If you want great service and care about your eyes this is the place to go. Broke my glasses while vacationing in Bradenton and found this place online with good reviews. Even though they were half hour from my location I took the chance to check them out. Best decision I made, Dr Kristin and her team were professional, helpful and provided excellent service. Got my new pair of glasses in 48 hours. Super happy and grateful! read more

Beautiful store and optometry office! I did not see Dr. Doyle for an appointment, but she and her friendly technician, Lisa, helped me pick out a great pair of Dita sunglasses. They have a large inventory of high-end, handmade frames. read more

Spectacle Gallery - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Dr Doyle was beyond helpful and genuinely cared about finding me the best pair of glasses she could. She also gave me a great price on a quality pair of frames. Great eye care and friendly service. Highly recommend. read more

I wish every purchase experience was this fun...I've never received so many compliments on a pair of glasses thanks to Angela's & Dr Doyle's imagination & personal attention! I'll be back!! read more

I recently moved to Sarasota and was in need of an eye exam. I was able to get a fast appointment and Dr. Doyle spent quality time answering all my questions. I was able to get new contact lenses, frames and sunglasses all in one visit. This was the best experience I have ever had with an eye doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Doyle and Spectacle Gallery. You won't be disappointed. read more

I think this is the first time I have ever really enjoyed an eye examination. Dr. Doyle is thorough and gives great detail about future eye care needs. I found she made comfort a priority, which is so valuable when it comes to medical treatment. All around, a very pleasant person to be around. The frame selection is exceptional. It was so much fun to look through all the very particular designs that are so well crafted. Highly recommend! I'm very happy to have Dr. Doyle and Spectacle Gallery in town! read more

Spectacle Gallery and Kristen Doyle are so good I had to write a review. I was in need of an eye exam wanting to try contacts and Spectacle Gallery was right down the street. It's the kind of place you would expect to pay more at because it is so nice, but I didn't. Dr. Doyle is really nice to work with. She exceeds my expectations in every way. She spent a lot of time with me making sure my sight was as good as it could be. I can't say enough about how good she is and how pleased I was with my experience. If you need an eye exam, contacts or glasses, I would highly recommend the Spectacle Gallery. read more