Angela, the asst mgr, was AMAZING! She helped us so much with my hubby's glasses. They made sure all of his measurements were for the trifocals were very precise. We appreciated it so much as he is a truck driver. They have a great selection of glasses! The atmosphere was also nice with trendy music playing. 10000000/10 experience! read more

I had a very frustrating experience at this eye clinic today. I drove 2.5 hours to bring my dad to his scheduled appointment. We arrived on time, but we waited over three hours before he was even seen. The office felt completely disorganized. Appointments did not seem to be running in any kind of order, and the waiting room was packed with around 20 other patients who also appeared to be waiting far past their scheduled times. My dad was eventually taken back for testing and even started the process of choosing glasses. Then we were told they needed to redo his tests, so they brought him back again. Right as they were about to continue his appointment, the doctor simply decided to leave for the day and refused to proceed with seeing any more patients. This meant my dad's appointment--after hours of waiting and after driving several hours to get there--was never completed. Meanwhile, the waiting room was still full of patients who had appointments as well. I understand that clinics can run behind sometimes, but accepting appointments and then leaving patients without care after hours of waiting is unacceptable, especially for elderly patients who traveled a long distance. I hope management reviews how appointments are handled and ensures patients are treated with more respect in the future. read more

Seriously wish people would not overbook themselves, and be realistic about your protected appointment times. Everyone in this store has been waiting at least an hour Just to be called in the back... only to wait another 45 minutes. Waited and wasted a good portion of my whole afternoon. If you can see me at 3:30- don't book me for 2:30... and even more irritating the lack of customer service after asking them what's the deal. I swear I'm so ready to leave this bitch- but the wait is no end in sight. It's going to be dark- and i'm still here! read more

Hi! Recently made an appointment with a lovely woman named Ariel who was kind, caring, and on point with what she wanted. Not at any point did this lovely woman come off as negative or rude; she specified times of availability for the next day and the day of the appointment, she confirmed age, emails, phone numbers, everything. Extremely professional person and excited for my appointment and hoping for a similar experience! read more

Cheap glasses and poor customer service. First time we went was a totally different experience than last time. The employees are so rude now. My son's glasses already need repairing due to cheap nose pad coming off very soon after we got them. Went today and all lights were on but doors are locked up tight at 1pm. No sign on the door saying they're closed and the hours posted on the door are for thanksgiving week, which was six weeks ago. Desperate need for new management. read more

Angelina who helped me learn to put contacts was great! Very nice person even though it took me about 45 minutes to successfully put contacts on. This is a great place to go for your vision. read more

Subject: Formal Consumer Complaint - Misleading Advertising & Failure to Disclose Pricing (Stanton Optical - Tyler, TX) Business Information: Stanton Optical 8988 S Broadway Ave #116 Tyler, TX 75703 Complaint Details: I scheduled an appointment online for my son to receive an eye exam and take advantage of the advertised promotion of two pairs of glasses for $79 with a free eye exam. When we arrived, the exam was completed, and we met with the doctor. At no point before, during, or immediately after the exam was I informed of any additional costs or that the promotion would not apply to my son's case. During the process, Mrs. Jennifer repeatedly asked how much I wanted to spend. After the exam, she informed me that my son required plastic lenses. I explained that we came specifically for the $79 promotion, which was our budgeted amount. She then stated that due to his need for plastic lenses and a stent, the $79 promotion was not available, and quoted $168 for the glasses and lenses. When I asked how much it would cost to obtain the prescription and return later, she quoted $108. Initially, she stated this was for "the visit," but it later became clear it was for the prescription alone. This cost was not disclosed prior to the exam. My only options were: 1. Pay $168 for the glasses immediately, or 2. Pay $108 to leave with the prescription and then pay more later for glasses. When I asked for the CEO's name, I was met with resistance. This practice is misleading and unfair to customers. The promotion clearly states "free eye exam with two pairs of glasses for $79," yet I was charged $108 for my son's exam under this promotion. Potential Violations: * Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) - Misrepresentation of pricing, bait-and-switch advertising, and failure to disclose material facts prior to service. * FTC Truth in Advertising Rules (16 CFR § 238) - Bait advertising and misleading promotions. * FTC Eyeglass Rule (16 CFR Part 456) - Patients must be given their prescription immediately after an eye exam; charging excessive fees for release may violate this rule. * Texas Optometry Act (Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 351) - Failure to provide clear, upfront disclosure of costs before services. Requested Resolution: 1. A full investigation into Stanton Optical's pricing and advertising practices at this location. 2. Refund or adjustment to reflect the original $79 promotion. 3. Assurance that customers are informed of all costs before services are rendered. 4. Enforcement action if violations are confirmed. Supporting Evidence Available Upon Request: * Copy of the online promotion. * Receipt showing charges. * Notes from the interaction. Sincerely, Dennis Warren read more

Terrible experience! Virtual testing is inaccurate. Told me I didn't have an astigmatism after I was previously diagnosed with one at another reputable doctors office. Also, sales associate was rude and impatient when adjusting my glasses just to get home and have them be crooked. After going back to get them adjusted again, sat there nearly 45 minutes before someone came to assist me. 10/10 Do not recommend. read more

This place is a joke. Worst customer service experience. In the past, they were more attentive. Now they avoid you like you have shit on you! Talking and giggling in the back. I had to look for my own eyeglasses, and they never came over to give any assistance. Mannerisms indicated that a paying customer like myself is not needed since they get paid to chat with each other. Fire these and start over. They keep regurgitating the same lie when you're leaving, "Give me a minute, we have a new program." Check with the local preschoolers.. I will not be back! read more

Don't expect your glasses to be there just because you receive a text saying they are! My granddaughter lives out of town and I made sure both pair of glasses were ready for her fitting and pick up so we would only have to make 1 trip. Got the text message yesterday stating that her other pair was there so we went in today to discover that they the one pair was NOT there! They have my phone number, they could have phoned me and said they weren't in the shipment, saving me a trip. Very unprofessional and disappointing, especially to a child that was excited about getting her new glasses. Just beware to not believe everything they tell you. read more

I am so happy with this place. I had to get replacement glasses and the last place I got them 4 months prior I was so unhappy with I wouldnt go back. This team got me the perfect glasses. I can not say enough about them. The eye Dr, and the ENTIRE staff was awesome. Thank you!!! read more

I had an appointment and was there on time. As I walked in I returned to get a jacket. My friend was greeted and was told we had to go to the back counter. We stood there for three minutes and I was not greeted at all. I left while it appeared they were not available for my 915 appt! Glad I walked out!! read more

I've been wearing glasses since I was two and I'm 38 and I have never had as many problems getting glasses if I could give negative star I would . Finally get a text message saying that my glasses are ready and I drive a hr up there and they can't find my glasses I have been waiting almost a month calling corporate tomorrow if they can't figure out where my glasses are worst experience ever read more

Don't bother making an appointment. They're going to still push you to the side and have you wait about two hours. Then it's either wait longer to see the actual eye doctor or do a tele-call. I opted for the tele call since they couldn't tell me how much longer I'd have to wait to see the optometrist in person. The tele call was okay; doctor had a heavy accent so difficult to understand at times. Once I was done, I was told to wait inside. As I did that, another patients personal info popped up on the screen inside and a different tele-doc showed up. He was completely confused as to why I was there since the patient's info indicated a male. I was finally taken out of the room and told to wait even longer. Once I had my prescription, I went to only order contacts. The sales woman was pushy and seemed irate that I refused to buy their overpriced glasses. Don't bother going here; seems like it would be an easy process but it's not. read more

Absolutely the worst exam experience I've ever had. The staff was comically inept. There were only 3-4 other customers the whole time I was there, so the place was basically EMPTY and it still took them 3 hours before the staff was done with everything and I could leave! They screwed up my prescription so badly, I ended up getting another eye exam from another company after leaving this one. I will not return. Don't waste your time. read more

disappointed in how horrible the customer services there was one person the woman who gave me my eye exam was professional, nice friendly . The rest of the women are rude and they seem to not like their jobs or want to be there which should be a simple experience. It turns into a laborious six week daunting miserable experience. I probably could've had laser surgery and we covered quicker than what it took to get my glasses. Maybe it's just this location I don't know honestly this teenage to get a pair of glasses seriously so confused on why it took so long why the experience had to be so shitty ????? read more

I received excellent customer service every time I come for an exam beginning to end, they have been nothing but helpful! The wait was a little long but that's to be expected. Their customer service was kind and attentive even with other people coming in! Super grateful for their time and customer service! read more

You'll feel dirty after your visit, like you want to go straight home to take a shower dirty. Not because this place is gross but because their sales team is conniving. They'll bait you with off topic questions and add "upgrades" without your knowledge, leaving you clueless on why your total is now so expensive (+$350 with frames priced $95 and "50% off" of my lenses). What is the Wait Time for your new glasses you ask? Well if you're as lucky as I am, you'll order them on February 9th, and receive them as soon as March 3rd.... SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY, go somewhere else or just order through an online retailer. (Appointment and purchase of glasses took place on the 9th of February, but an order confirmation email was not received until the following day.) read more

Stanton Optical - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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I do notice the 1 star reviews so I was skeptical going in. I have been multiple times here before and today I went in to get an exam/new glasses. Good experience and very nice staff. Seems like they have changed some things up (employees). I got my glasses in about 30min after I picked them out. A+ read more

Stanton Optical - Glasses - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Tyler, Texas

They were akaward and rude and have no sense of customer service, I was a walk in for an eye exam I set down to fill out the paperwork and after about 10 minutes someone comes up and points and the clip board and says I need that I hand it to the person and no other words exchanged until they come with the a card in hand saying a I need to do a VSP no explanation of what it is I just need to do because she can not access my benefits. I left and will not be coming back. read more

Well, I walked out for the second and last time this morning. The first time was about 4 months ago when I went in just for glasses. I waited 20 minutes just to hand someone my prescription. The only guy in front was busy flirting with a female customer and never offered to help People were coming and going in the rear, but never even said Hi. Today I went in for a scheduled exam. I was directed to some large gal testing a stool in the rear. She never looked up. Just said sign in. I signed in and still nothing so I assumed I was to take a seat behind her. I did and finally, about 10 minutes later, she swung around on this incredibly tough stool and said, "using insurance?" I told her yes. She handed me a clip board and said, "Fill out everything highlighted in pink." She then managed to stand up and leave the area. There was one small problem! I was there for an exam and GLASSES! I could not read the small print on the form, especially since the words were covered in pink high lighter. I waited another 10 minutes for someone to help, but no one ever showed back up. During this whole time, there was a very loud argument going on between the front staff and a customer that seemed to just be just trying to pick up the glasses promised him. I finally though, "I don't need to get involved with this place and walked out AGAIN. STAY AWAY! JRT read more

I wish I read the yelp reviews before shopping here. I decided to try contacts for the first time, and they offered to take me to the back to try a throwaway pair with no prescription and I said sure. The person who was supposed to help me just stood there and watched me struggle. So I pulled up YouTube and tried to figure it out myself and I couldn't get the contacts in. They were closing soon so I just said I'll try to do it at home and checked out. I didn't realize they were charging me over $100 to be "showing" me how to put in contacts, and weren't suppose to let me purchase contacts without knowing I could get them in and out. Anyways flash forward I get my prescription and I absolutely cannot get these contacts me, I opened 1 pack out of the 4, there was 2 packs for each eye, and the assistant manager told me I should still be able to do a return because of my struggles. The next day I brought in the product and had the displeasure of meeting the "Brand Manager" instead, who only let me return the product from one eye even though the box from the other eye wasn't open, and wouldn't refund any of my services, which means a partial refund to my insurance and nothing I paid out of pocket. The "Brand Manager" was very standoffish and unsympathetic to the whole situation, whereas I'm sure the assistant manager who helped me previously would have done the return without issue if she was there. The experience with hidden charges for services that were unprovided and dealing with the branch manager were enough that I will never shop here again. read more

DO NOT USE Staton Optical . (At least in Tyler.) I give them 1 star. The only reason is I give that much is because the building does actually exist. So, I guess that deserves one star? I went to this location to finally get a prescription and be real a adult with glasses. I needed one very badly, but kept putting it off saying I'm too young for glasses. Anyway, the service was perfect, the people were so good. Kind, clean, quick, and professional. No complaints at all! However, my prescription was all wrong, and my glasses didn't work for me at all. I took them back, and again they were super cool about everything! They took them back, remeasured my pupil alignment, corrected my readers prescription (supposedly), and remade the glasses in new frames free of charge! I wish I could say the second time they fixed the issue, and I regained my confidence... However, they did not. They were worse than before, and I was afraid to go back again. By then I felt really stupid for ever going in the first place. I won't go back and I suggest that that YOU DON'T EITHER..... P.S. My vision is much worse, and I still can't see a thing! Thanks Stanton Optical......... read more

I have a previous negative review for Stanton and was asked to call Customer service to explain the problem. I did so, but was told I have to go back and start the process all over again if I want a resolution. I spent over $400.00 6 months ago, only to drop $450.00 for another pair of glasses today for my wife. the optometrist told us that her glasses from Stanton weren't even close. she is so excited to get it done right and with only 1 visit. Now I have to go into the optometrist because I can't see with my new contacts? I don't understand what's wrong, but I'm going to find out. So I am out over $400 and many hours of time and travel to and from, at least 8 times between the two of us. I told the nice customer service guy that I deserved at the very least a % of my money back and preferably all of it. He of course said we have to come in and check before he could do anything. Not going back in there! read more

From my experience today....The low ratings are justified. Had a 9:30 am appt. Almost empty store at that time. I was on time, filled out what was asked and left at 10:15, due to no progress. Cheap........ read more

They worked great with my busy schedule and stayed late to accommodate my kids. I was running late due to work and they had openings and was able to help by pushing their appointments back. read more

Worst Eye exam I have ever had, and I have worn glasses my entire life,Eye exam is hybrid, staff is unprofessional, the technician doing my pre exam tests did not really seem to know what was going on. I felt like I was at a car dealership trying to order my contacts, staff was not personable, it felt like they just wanted to squeeze money out of me rather try and take care of me,I will not be back. read more

I had a great experience today. Great customer service. Would definitely recommend if looking for a new place for glasses or contacts.

My husband and I have been coming to Stanton Optical in Tyler at the Broadway location for years! My husband, myself and 3 out of 5 of our kids got our glasses from here. I am always treated with respect from the moment I step through their door. they greet me with a warm welcome and with smiles on their faces. They're always a pleasure to do business with. They are super informative, very respectful, helpful and in my own honest opinion highly recommendable. I'd recommend them to all of my close friends and relatives. I'm always in and out, quickly. Sometimes, when they're super busy they do make sure and help whoever was there first and prioritize that person, but thats how it should be. But they always let you know "I'll be right with you as soon as I'm available". they're very respectful and professional. I can't remember how we found Stanton Optical, but I'm sure glad we did. They definitely take pride in their job, they take their jobs serious and it shows. the lady who helped me today, Amy is always friendly, helpful, informative and professional. She always makes the transaction as easy as possible and she's quick. I will say that every single time I've been to Stanton Optical I've had the sincere pleasure of dealing with Amy and I can say that she's a highly respectable person. So, if you walk into Stanton Optical, just ask for Amy and you'll be pleased with the service and customer service you receive. She is awesome!!! read more

This place was fast, efficient and super friendly! Amy, Maddie and Ginger were all beyond helpful and made the process fun! Very knowledgeable and they have so many glasses options to choose from. read more

The people at Stanton are so friendly and very knowledgeable, it was a great experience. Best service that my wife and I have ever gotten as far as optical exam/corrective lens purchase. Highly recommend! read more

Alyssa was extremely rude and disrespectful. Bought glasses only 6 months ago and the film is starting to lift off the lenses. Alyssa started being disrespectful by essentially calling us liars and saying the film only lifts off because of something we did instead of it possibly even being a defect with the lens, but it's of course her "professional opinion". We asked her to just stop being rude but she would not just continued on until I told her to just stop and finish the transaction, to which she just slid a paper across the counter and said bye without even letting us know any information on when the new lenses would be in. Called in and talked to Amy and that fell on deaf ears with no care. read more

It was my family's first time going here so we really didn't know how it worked. After we all got our eyes examed and my daughter got her contacts put in we were just sitting in the waiting area for a few minutes. I finally went up to the cou ter and asked,who I assumed was the manager, what we need to do next. She said we were waiting on prescriptions to get signed and I asked her if someone was gonna check my daughter's contacts. And she said "why?" And I said "well we've never been here before so I dont know how this works." So she calls my daughter up there and says "can you see? Do they feel ok?" My daughter said "yes". Then the lady looks back at me and says "there I checked them." She was very rude in a smarty kind of way. I knew they were short handed but no reason to be smart to a new customer. Other than her the rest of the people were wonderful. read more

Never ever go here! There are no eye doctors...just a computerized screen doc. They are way expensive on their contacts and it has taken 6 months to get them in. After 6 trips and multiple calls and complaints to actually get them...still no contacts. I had to request that they send them straight to my house. Now we wait and see if they get there this time 17 days LATER AND STILL NO CONTACTS!!! read more

Went in the first week of February for a exam and purchased a supply for 12 month contacts. Expected pickup was 2 weeks the minimum. Fast forward a month and a half about to go on month 2 with my contacts still not being here. It keeps updating when it'll be available to pickup until now it doesn't even tell me a expected date for arrival. I feel like I've been scammed into paying 180 for nothing. read more

If you need new glasses, come here! The people are SO NICE and they will do whatever you need, glasses wise, and they're SO fast. Now they don't have same day glasses in my case, so I'm not sure about others' cases, but I got my glasses in a week! And the woman who helped me with my glasses, I think her name was Sena, was so friendly, she went above and beyond even giving me more comfortable nose pads! read more

Stanton Optical - Beautiful and sturdy frames from Stanton! - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Tyler, Texas

My daughter and I went to Stanton Optical for a regular checkup and glasses. The assistants were so nice and helpful. Kayla is the person who helped us with our glasses and she was amazing. She was professional, helpful and kind, really enjoyed our experience. read more

I just want to say I had the best experience here. First, I was able to make an appointment the same evening which was really nice! My appointment was at 605. I got there at 530 and I was able to be seen early. She got me back pretty quickly. I had my lite one with me and they were so accommodating. I didn't knownit was a virtual visit. The optometrist was there on a computer screen but hey, she got it right so that's all that matters. I got the contact/glasses exam with trials. So in all my years no office has ever had trials for me. THIS PLACE DID AND THEY ACTUALLY WERE ON POINT!! I was so shocked. I went to order my contacts and they were also quite reasonably priced. Less than I would pay on 1800 contacts so I bought a whole years worth. I loved the customer service, the patience with me and my child. I was overall very pleased and I can't wait to get my new contacts!!! And will probably order glasses from them as well. read more

I wish I would have read reviews before going here. I told them I didn't have any back up glasses and they told me that it usually takes ten days but that she could try to get them expedited for me. I call 20 days later because I try to be understanding with weather delays and get told it would be an additional week. Never doing business with Stanton Optical. read more

I scheduled an appointment after viewing a commercial that advertised a free eye exam and two pairs of glasses for $59.95. I ran a little late but was seen after signing in and a short 10 min wait. The exam was short and concise. The selection of frames for the $60 special is very small and horrendous! That said, the more appealing frames are affordable. That "glasses ready in 15 minutes" claim is more like 30+ BUT they were dialed in PERFECTLY! I've NEVER had glasses so clear, fit so well, and cost so little. I might had that I used my insurance and I walked out the door paying 1/2 that $60 special with one pair of frames and looked TWICE as good! LOL! I must say the staff is EXCELLENT! They are knowledgeable and customer focused. I watched as they addressed each customer respectfully and attentively. I think that is important and rare these days. I can see much better today. Thank you, "Morticia", the doc with the Captain Kirk chair, Shelly, and the rest of you staff members. Keep up the great work. read more