Spectacles

Very friendly staff and nice selection of glasses. Sabrina explained my insurance and benefits…read moreclearly and is very sweet. Jeannette is awesome, she helped me select the perfect pair of frames and was super patient and knowledgeable. Reasonable prices and worked with my insurance

The optometrist working Sundays is incompetent. She made two errors on the contacts RX which…read moredelayed ordering them. Hopefully she does better with prescribing glasses.

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Eye & I

4.6(121 reviews)

2.7 mi•Bayside

I need glasses this year and decided to try this place since it's much closer than my usual doctor…read more I saw that it had good reviews on yelp and google so decided to give it a try. Wow, amazing service. From check in, retina testing, eye exam and glass fitting. Everyone is so nice here and the service is top notch. Highly recommend, and actually told my parents they need to come here on their next eye exam visit. The thing that I also like the most was doctor was very informative about my eyes and when it came to glass fitting, I loved that there was no pressure on getting any specific frames they were pushing. It was very comforting that the person who helped me just wanted to make sure I like my glasses. Pricing was also very easy. She gave me options and was very transparent with what was covered and not. Again there was no pressure at all to upgrade lens to make them thinner so really appreciate she just wanted to make sure I was comfortable with whichever option I chose.

Very rushed eye exam by young and seemingly inexperienced optometrist. Exam to determine proper…read morelens prescription was extremely rushed. When I asked to check the previous lens during exam I was told he had to move on due to time constraints. This place is a mill and I do not trust my prescription. Stay Away.

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Little Miss Optical

3.8(13 reviews)

2.0 mi•Douglaston

The optician is nasty, rude and dismissive. Many other places to go where maybe you'd be welcome…read more Stay away.

Very Professional and Personable service!! Very much…read moreHappier with "New Owners" and Management... Will definitely refer and recommend going forward. Staff goes above and beyond to service patients and customers with the most warm and welcoming demeanor. Vasi is the lady who will service you and consult you to find the desired eye wear that will "represent "You", along with fulfilling your eyewear needs so you feel and look your best!

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Little Neck Optical

5.0(6 reviews)

2.0 mi•Douglaston

Little Neck Optical is super courteous, helpful and professional. The receptionist is so friendly…read morewhile the Optometrist was more than patient explaining all my options for both contact lens and glasses. I applaud such a fine business and you definitely have a customer for good.

This business location is relatively new (maybe a few months old), but we came here recently as we…read morewere seeking a new optometrist. It's always a good sign when you call and can get a hold of a live person over the phone. That was the first draw in. When our appointment came up, we were greeted by friendly staff. The store is bright and inviting, but smaller than the last eyeglass supply store (a larger chain) we'd gone to. The selection of eyeglasses are limited to pricier designer frames, but upon inquiring, I was told that they have affordable (read: frames covered by insurance) available upon request, it just hasn't been put up on display yet. Plus, it was nice to see there were some refreshments and a clean bathroom available while we waited. Most importantly, this store was CLEAN-- there ample hand-sani at the ready, plus signs they clean their display frames between customers. Once the initial paperwork was done, the rest of our service was expedient. We were taken to a room for pre-testing, and then soon after met with the doctor. He answered all our questions, and never pressured us into buying lenses/frames. While this is a smaller store, the doctor has another office in NJ where he can check his inventory should there be something specific you want. Hope this location does well, it's good to have options other than large chain optical stores.

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London Optical

4.2(10 reviews)

0.1 mi

Just found the perfect pair of sunglasses and glasses I needed just in time! Whether you're a…read morelifeguard or simply want to look good at your next beach party, London Optical has got you covered! Highly recommended!

Very nice office and good selection of brand name frames…read more They don't take my insurance so I need to find how much I will pay out of pocket. George, the optician, helped me anyway. He checked my eyeglass and adjust the frame for me. I had never felt the frame fit me so comfortable. I had eyeglass over 20 years, George is the best optician. He is professional, had the heart to take care of customers. I couldn't say enough good words about him. I will come back as soon as possible.

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4.3(17 reviews)

3.6 mi

Saw Dr, Rachel Katims today! We had such a wonderful experience! She went out of her way to fit my…read moreson in right before he left for college, and we were so appreciative. She had the warmest disposition--kind, patient, and genuinely caring--and made him feel completely comfortable and at ease. She truly made a stressful, last-minute situation so easy for us. We're incredibly grateful and would highly recommend her!

I met Dr Katims in 2001 when I had Lasik surgery. He was my follow up doctor. I found his care and…read moreprofessionalism was wonderful. When my eyes were healed from the surgery, I choose to continue to see him for my eye care even though it is a drive! I live in Merrick. I am grateful to have Dr Katims as my doctor.

Eyes On Bell

4.8(53 reviews)

2.8 mi•Bayside

Small shop that offers brand name products. I came here to check it out and the service was great…read more She was very helpful in providing information, price, and let me check samples out. Unfortunately didn't end up purchasing anything because the benefits of my insurance hasn't arrived yet. I will do so once my insurance benefits becomes active : )

If you care about your look and your sight, go here now. This clean, well-run establishment has THE…read morebest selection of frames we've ever found. Not 500 different ones most of which are garbage - a curated selection of fantastic style and quality, that keeps you wanting to go back for another pair. Their technology is up to date, the doctor and staff are friendly and professional. It's been easy to get a Saturday appointment, never kept waiting, honestly it's a pleasure just walking in. Last week I happened to be there with a member of my family and they made room for me on the spot. Had a quick exam, a week later I am loving my new peepers!! Based on this high- end feel would expect them to be expensive but in our experience they are right there with most any price we've paid elsewhere. THANKS EYES ON BELL!

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North Shore Vision by OPTYX

4.8(20 reviews)

3.6 mi

Very good service. Dr was professional and very pleasant. Gail is an incredible optician-patient,…read morecompetent and explains everything about my insurance.

Super quick, everyone is nice…read more I did my eye exam and got 2 pairs of glasses, both of which look amazing. Took less than a week to get both pairs. Had a tiny problem with the second one and they instantly agreed to replace it! Would 100% recommend and will get all future glasses from here!

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Cheaper Peepers

2.9(12 reviews)

1.0 mi

Have gone here with my husband several times. A very…read morethorough eye examination, optometrist was very professional. She checked all. Our insurance was accepted,with a good selection of different pricing for frames.Both of uI De have Bifocals.The optician made sure lenses were in the correct position.They were ready as promised. I would most definitely reccomend them. Definitely will return.

So rude and unprofessional!! DO NOT GO THERE. I went to pick up a pair of glasses and when asking…read morethe sales associate for help, he said "I'm busy" and made me wait 30 MINUTES only to tell me that the glasses were not ready yet for pickup. He said his coworker promised that the glasses would be ready for pickup by then, and that it wasn't his fault that it wasn't ready. He could've checked when I first asked, not make me wait 30 minutes. I said I was also busy and that he just wasted 30 minutes of my time and all he said was "I'm busy too." Please save yourself time and energy and do not go here!! The service is so terrible

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Susan S.

1 year ago

Excellent service and quality at Spectacles Exceptional eye care in a small business setting. This is a gem in the community! Both Dr. Philip and Dr. Erica are warm, welcoming, and attentive. Unlike larger chains, they take the time to build a genuine rapport with customers. A diverse selection of frames, including unique styles, are available. The eye exam was thorough and efficient, and Dr. Phil answered all questions patiently. The process of ordering the lenses and fitting them was seamless. New glasses were picked up quickly, and they fit perfectly. The quality of the lenses and frames is outstanding, and compliments have been received on the stylish new look. Both doctors provide excellent customer service and a personalized approach. They clearly prioritize patient satisfaction and building long-term relationships. Future optical needs will be taken care of there, and recommendations will continue to be given to friends and family. In today's day and age, it is a breath of fresh air to receive personalized service from a Mom and Pop establishment. read more

Aaron K.

8 years ago

Was told by a glasses store down the street that there was no chance my broken sunglasses could be fixed. Walked into Spectacles and they were fixed in seconds. Will definitely be back for glasses in the future. read more

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