All over the website this place advertises walk in and same day appts, but they turned away an 86-year old and demanded he make an appointment to come back. Not done with the inconveniences he then had to go back twice to pick up eyeglasses because he was called that his order was ready but it was only one of the 2 pair he ordered. So, the THIRD time he was called to go back, they then couldn't find his glasses and wanted him to come back Again!! When he complained with swear words they threatened to kick him out of the store. WTF!?! Maybe a customer service class is needed or just some general humanity for seniors who already don't get around great and certainly don't have the greatest patience for inconvenience and pure lack of work ethic. read more

Very unprofessional! Extremely long waits. Prescription was wrong. Very difficult to work with. Took over two weeks to get the glasses in. Eyemart express is the way to go!!!! read more

I had my lenses remade 3 times and they still couldn't get it right. After 3 times I finally got my money back and went elsewhere. Joshua was the only one who seemed to really care about how I felt and really tried to help. There was one lady that tried to help too but no one could get my prescription correct. In the process they bent my frames. Now I have to get new frames too. I wouldn't recommend that place to anyone. read more

Do not go to this place. Very unprofessional and the manager does not want to hear what you have to say she does not care about clients. When I got my glasses I explained to the guy that I would not be able to pick up as soon as he called he stated not a problem. I go get my first pair and they broke 2 weeks after getting them and due to my work schedule I could not pick them up. Finally able to get my second pair and they could mot find them. Manager was suppose to call me to give me a refund but she never called back. Called to this morning and she tried gaslighting me about everything, she would not let me explain she was all like it's past the 30 days and that she was refusing to give me a refund now the guy that supposedly got fired had told me it was not a problem. Now I am not only out my money but out of my glasses. I also want to point out that the day I went there team members were talking about nipple piercings and sexual exploits in front of people there were minors near by as well. When I told her about this she told me that she had no men working in her office. This is a lie because it was a male who helped me and male talking about these things. She finally stated that she had one who work in the back which is a lie because it's the same guy who has been giving me the run around at the front desk and when I went this past weekend there was a male worker there as well. Like I told her staff I have been using the same frames I bought 3 yrs ago from Walmart cost me $9 and I just replace the lens. If you need good frames that won't break in a week go to Walmart. read more

In short, they really have no idea what's going on. They blame a new computer system, they blame other staff members, they blame a new building. The reality is that they ALL need a customer service course. We ended up walking out and taking our $300+ order with us. We went to Walmart instead where eye exams were $59 (instead of $109) and the Walmart staff were amazing. Hey head office at Stanton's, maybe have your staff be secret shoppers at Walmart and see how it should be done. I wouldn't wish my worst enemy to go there. read more

Bait and switch!! We called to get a quote and schedule an appointment. We were quoted $139 for two pair of bifocals. Upon arrival, we learned it would be over $300 with insurance. We walked out! read more

The only good thing was the doctor who did my eye exam. Unfortunately I didn't get his name, but he was great. I guess I was spoiled by going to a Stanton in a different state, which was an amazing experience, so I continued to go to Stanton when I got to Waco. However, this store is very different. They are always short of people that can help in customer service (the eyeglass area), so there is always a wait, even just to ask a question or pick something up. When I went to order my glasses, the selection was OK, but not great and when I asked about tinting the lenses (yellow, blue, gray etc.), the CSR said they didn't have any samples. There were a stack of sample tints on the table and I asked, "what about these?", and she said they're old, not to bother with them. So I didn't get any tinting. I went in on March 12 to say that my frame arm was broken. Since they were under warranty, I was told that it would be approximately $35 to get a new frame since they don't just replace arms. I had to pay upfront and was told that they would be about a week to a week and a half. By March 25 I still had not received a phone call or text and every time I called the number (that goes to a very abrupt automatic line) on the website, it said that they were still being shipped. I went back into the store and was told by the CSR that they hadn't been shipped until the 18th, a week after I'd ordered them. I asked for a store phone number and she gave me a business card with the store number but said it sometimes doesn't work, and sometimes it works but automatically goes to the automatic line so there is no way to get in touch with a human, unless you're lucky enough to have your call go through to the store number. March 30 and I STILL don't have my frames! These are GLASSES! Necessary for work, reading and life in general. Luckily, I have another pair, but if these were my only glasses I'd be very upset. The pair I'm wearing now has a broken hinge - I'd had them maybe a year (purchased from Stanton Waco) and they broke. I don't dare bother to ask to have them repaired. Any time I've purchased glasses at the Stanton in Waco, they're just handed to me and no one offers to try them on my face, make sure the measurements are correct, or even wipe the lenses for fingerprints or anything like that, like they did at the other Stanton. At this point, they have my cash, but I STILL don't have my glasses. Trying to call either number today just went to a dead line. Really disappointed and frustrated. read more

I decided to go there after my wife went a few months before. She got a good deal. We paid for her exam and she got the same amount credited to her glasses. My situation is different as I must get my eyes dilated once a year. The associate was pretty good w me and after I picked my two sets of frames for the BOGO offer I was first quoted the price for the package. I told him that was way beyond my budget. He then gave me what I needed like anti glare etc. it was about 275. Still about 25 over budget but doable. They said about ten days. It was a day or two after that when I called. The assistant mgr Stephanie took ownership and it appears they were cracked in shipping. They offered me a loaner pair but I just chose to wait and the new pairs arrived quickly. I like the frames and see better. Still a great deal even though I didn't get a free exam like my wife. read more

Stanton Optical - This is the real offer. It is BOGO and you prepay for the exam and get a credit on your purchase. - Optometrists Near Me - Waco, Texas

These crooks are the epitome of a "Bait & Switch" store. They advertise "2 pair of glasses and free eye exam"! My ass! I had to go to a real eye doctor ($200) because their guy isn't a real Doctor and doesn't have all the equipment to diagnose your vision properly. Then....I went back to Stanton with my prescription in hand and ready to get my 2 pair of glasses for the low, low price of only $59!! Over 3,000 pairs to choose from. ‍ They only have 3 pairs of the $59 ones That's called bait & switch and being dishonest as hell! Company must be Trump supporters and think that since the President is a liar and corrupt AF, it's okay if they are! DON'T WASTE YOUR TINE WITH THESE SCAMMERS! read more

went to stanton optical because of the service we received at eyemart express or should i say the lack of service. found out that even with the poor service received from eyemart express because of the lack of knowledge we would have been better off just asking for assistance from someone else instead of the person that helped us. stanton's not worth it at all. read more

This is the worst bait and switch operation I have ever seen outside of a used car lot. I went in with my own prescription from a REAL eye doctor and selected some frames in a style I liked. They were $135. Since these glasses will be temporary while I'm unable to wear my contacts because of hand surgery, that was more than I wanted to spend. I asked to see the least expensive pair in a similar style, which they said were $79. Then they told me that price was for the frames ONLY, and it would be ANOTHER $250 for the prescription lens. When I asked where all the $59 and $79 styles they advertise as frames and lens two pairs for BOGO, they said sorry, we're all out of stock. Yet they had huge posters on the outside of their windows advertising these $59 and $79 deals. This place is a ripoff at best and should be borderline illegal because of false advertising. At the end I went to Sam's Club and got the same style but with a titanium frame plus prescription lens for $127 all in. read more

Had an eye exam and ordered both glasses and contacts at this store while visiting my daughter. It was agreed they would be shipped to California when ready. Drive 2 hours to the closest store for pick up. They came in a super cheapo plastic case. The contacts came with no storing case and no contact cleaner! I couldn't see a THING with the prescription written after exam! Gone back and forth with TX store and customer service several times. Still waiting for the promised refund. Awful, awful experience. Don't go there, ever. read more

Had an online appointment. Everything was excellent, fast and reasonably priced. Tina was helpful and professional. Thanks

My husband needed his prescription sent over to Walmart so he could replace the 2 broken glasses that were bought from Stanton optical less than a year ago. After a week of faxes and phones calls, my husband was told by multiple Stanton's Optical staff that his prescription couldn't be sent to Walmart because it needs to be signed by the optometrist that no longer works there. Essentially telling my husband the his prescription was useless without a signature. After about 2 hours on the phone, low and behold the the SAME optometrist who did my husband's prescription was there today working!!! Another lie they told was that there hasn't been an optometrist on site for the past week So we were LIED to by MULTIPLE Stanton optical staff members. Still haven't received it yet.. read more

Well, I've finally had to resort to a lawyer. After, sending a registered letter to the headquarters in Florida and a copy to this store, they finally reached out to tell me they did the correct prescription according to the doctors and since it's been nearly a year, they couldn't refund me. I still don't have the final pair of glasses. I have never received any pair within the two weeks they stated I should get them or my money back. They do not back they're own policies. So, beware if you have any problems with your glasses and want your money back. Their money back guarantee is bogus After my lawyer "reaching out", Stanton finally sent a check for the full amount owe. Took nearly a year. Glad this is over! read more

The Service was excellent great , fast and friendly . Highly recommend this place.

worse place ive ever been do not go to thisnplace they do noy know what theyvare doing. then me and grandson were quoted a price and they said one year on one eye and six months on other! no sense to me. after a month waiting on one eye they didntcreceive on 1st order they canceled and reordered. then short again!! today they tell me i paid for 6 months on one eye and 3 on the other!! always have received one year on both and reputable places! sorry place to do business and manager has yet to call back!!!! i hope they go out of business, read reviews they should!! i wont stop until i get what they said i was paying for!!! dont care if ladies have to pay if they quoted me wrong i would have taken prescription somewhere else!! im not sure prescription is even correct!!!!! do not go here!! read more

(December 19, 2018) I was told 15 mins....then an hour because they were having software problems so I said because it was 6pm I'd come by and pick them up in the morning. (December 20, 2018) Still not ready then I came in at 2pm, Omar says the machine is broke and the part will be in tomorrow. I asked why can't you take the back orders to Temple and process the ones you promised would be ready today? The district manager said he wouldn't allow it. I have not been offered any type of upgrade or allowance for my troubles. So now the part will be in sometime tomorrow and my glasses will be the first ones done. I spent $150 here. I called back today (Dec 21, 2018) the machine to make the lens is still down. I was told that they should be ready no later than the 26th. I just wish they told me the truth. I would have gone some place else read more

I called not once but twice to verify that they take my insurance. Take a day off to go get my eye exam and they tell me they don't and the. Try to convince me to do some stupid "but we offer a discount program". No. U guys made me loose money. They didn't take responsibility and just blamed the "call center". If the call center is giving misinformation then y'all need to fix that. read more

Be very careful... recently went to have my eyesight checked by a different optometrist not associated with Stanton Optical (the one that I had there didn't work there anymore). I picked up my prescription just to have a comparison (for my own peace of mind). I couldn't believe it but I could read the chart better without my glasses on. I'll admit I was attracted to the two pair of glasses for $$$ but then they add in all the extras so I ended up paying over $300 (much more than $99). When I first brought my glasses (within a week) is when I noticed that there was a difference in color (dark and light). The assistant went over to the display case and took the frame off the shelf. Her response was there is a difference. If you value your eyesight consider going somewhere else. I wish I had known sooner. read more

Very affordable, short wait time on appts, friendly staff, wide selection and same day services available for glasses and contacts. Love this place. read more

Don't be fooled..."Walk ins welcome"...you're welcome to walk in and make an appointment, for a later time.

I had the most horrible experience!! I was told over the phone about a promotional offer for an $89.99 eye exam for glasses and contacts and the staff in the store refused to honor it even after saying that many people had brought it up during the day. I had already competed the exam and was forced to pay $149.00. I waited to be seen for 2 hours 30 minutes because "the telemedicine service was down". When I was issued my prescription for contacts the store did not have my prescription in stock so they gave me a pair that was close to my prescription. Lol. I can't wear them because they are no where near my prescription. I have used Stanton before for my children and was satisfied. But now I will never return to Stanton even if it was the last place on earth. read more

Ordered glasses and contacts over 2 weeks ago. Went into the store 3 days after contacts were due in and was told sometimes the orders fall out of the system for contacts so had them reordered. Still haven't received anything yet and today was told that the glasses were completed then pulled out of the shipping order due to some issue. The issue is not documented nor the staff claims they have a direct number to their own lab. The toll free customer service line is a joke. Day contacts were reordered got cold disconnected 3 times one of those for asking if the lady worked in a call center or in the store. Today been cold disconnected and still on hold after 30 mins of going through the schedule an appointment route of their automated service. The lack of communication and poor customer service by both the call center and in store employees is appalling. read more

Great products and promotions everyday. They have all the most trendy frame designs and their prices won't be beat!! read more

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I was in need of new glasses and been watching the ads on TV to come in with no appointment and sign on their building telling me no appointment. I arrive Monday the 29th and walk in and the girl asks me if I had an appointment and I said no. She told me to look at the glasses and someone would be with me shortly. In the meantime folks were arriving and being waited on. After about 30 minutes the girl says I could go in the back and see if someone could help me and I did but I could see no one in the back and felt just brushed off... my business wasn't necessary it seemed and so I left. Never so put off in my life. read more

Went there for the first time this morning. There was one lady in front of me so I just walked around and browsed the frames for a good 15 minutes. They didn't have a very big selection of what I was looking for. Anyway, I finally walked back up to front to see if I could be helped. The other customer was not in line and looking around. The salesperson NEVER acknowledged me. I sat down and cleaned my glasses in front of her, thinking she would at least say, "be right with you", but nothing. I finally just walked out. It's not like they were busy at ALL. She totally ignored me. This place has very poor customer service. I would not recommend it. read more

Made an appointment and the person making the appointment would not tell me if they took my insurance. My insurance website said they were in the network. When I get there they tell me they no longer take my insurance. Waste my time 2019. read more

Almost 3 weeks after being told 2 weeks. Glasses still aren't ready, 4-6 days in the mail. Did get reduced cost but problem is that that's what I was told told by salesperson in the first place anyhow. Just think about this concept; if you have insurance, no discount... Received multiple robo phone calls and made 2 very long wasted trips to pickup glasses on 2 occasions and they weren't ready or even in. Complained and still didn't get a phone call after all this 48 hours later. Be careful, untrained or incorrectly trained personnel and questionable management / ethical practices. read more

I feel like one start is too generous. My experience with Stanton Optical was the worst eye experience I've ever had. After being examined, I chose my frames and paid for the glasses and sunglasses. My glasses were special ordered, so I was told they should arrive within two weeks. At two and a half weeks I called, at 4 weeks I called, at 5 weeks I called and complained! The manager called me back as a "complementary call"! No ma'am. This is not complementary. This is me hassling y'all to get the glasses I paid for. Finally, after 6 weeks, I got my glasses. On a positive note, they did offer another pair at 50% off. At this point, no thank you! So, I have the glasses, wear the glasses, and realize I can't see properly out of the glasses. I just stuck it out until my insurance let me have another eye exam. When I got home every evening I had to wear reading glasses to read anything. Annoying!! I recently had my eyes rechecked and interestingly enough, the doctor I saw made a comment about how my prescription glasses were so far off the prescription I needed. Needless to say... I can see again and will never refer anyone to use Stanton Optical! read more

Stephanie was very rude, pushy, and unprofessional. I specifically wanted the 2 for 59 plus free eye exam and she tried to sell me a pair for 350 and got upset when I wanted a price breakdown and asked me why I didn't go to the VA in the first place. I requested a copy of my prescription and she said her printer didn't work. She finally was able to print out a copy so I could go someplace that had better customer service. She would not maintain eye contact when I was asking questions nor did she acknowledge my thank you when departing. She also told my cousin who was with me and has Diabetes that he could wait to go eat. Would like the Regional Manager and Store Manager to reach out to me. read more

Awful!!! 1.5 hours for an exam. Tried to charge me 650.00 for contacts. They didn't even want to give mt my prescriptions! Way over priced. Very unprofessional read more

Worst experience in my life. Attempted to get my money refunded but they refused. I will make sure all of my friends and family know to avoid this business. Already reported them to Hewitt Chamber of Commerce and will report them to BBB on Monday. You Spoke to Dustin, store manager, regarding a refund per their written refund policy, " If Stanton optical fails to meet your promised delivery time and/or you are not completely satisfied with the product we would be able to discuss a refund. He stated he spoke with his district manager and the district manager refuses to give a refund. So I emailed the BBB and have a case #. read more

I paid more than I would ever pay for glasses but that is mostly because I was short on time and didn't look for any specials. I am giving Stanton Optical a 5 star due to the service I received even after arriving 4 minutes after closing time. I was on a road trip and lost my glasses. It was beginning to get dark out and very difficult to see so I called vision works and they told me they could have some made the same day. I showed up 30 minutes after my phone call and they said the lab had already closed and told me to contact Lens Crafters whose lab had closed 3 hours earlier. I was referred to SO and they were closing in 5 minutes! I rushed over and was assisted by Sai and Ernest. Fastest I've ever gotten glasses and my drive was back was safe! read more

An hour and a half of my life that I can't get back!! Even though they accept walk-ins, I scheduled an appointment to ensure I could be seen because I had to drive 45 miles (one way) to get here. They still take people in first come, first serve so the appointment is meaningless. They're "over booked" and now after sitting here for an hour and a half waiting, their systems is running too slow so the virtual exam is not working!! Now to drive 45 miles back home with nothing!! I don't think I'll be coming back! read more

There is no doctor on premises. Staff was kind, but they are working for scam artists. I've worn contacts for 30 years, been to numerous doctors, and have never encountered anything like this. They have no records from the last time I was there, a little over a year ago. Now the eye exam is done by video conferencing, that has poor transmission quality. They talk to a doctor through a laptop. I guess to undercut the market, as much as they do, they just don't pay doctors. So if you want futuristic hands off optical service, this is the place to find it. read more

I only gave them a one because that's the only way to give a review. I made my husband an appointment at 9:10 am, we got there before 9 they opened at 9:05. We were created by a lady she gave us an iPad and said to fill it out. After we were done he took it to the lady and said do I give this to you, she said yeah and yanked it from him! Then the same lady called his name 20 minutes later he turned around and say yes (10seconds maybe) she then said oh I took someone else you didn't answer fast enough. Really?!?!? So someone else says she will call you again in a minute. We watched her call serval people that didn't have appointments. So I told him our money must not be good enough and we left. The staff made comments about why call these people they don't have insurance anyway (not about us). I will never take my family there again or refer them to anyone read more

This place is a absolute ripoff. Do not buy glasses from them especially if you don't have insurance!! I went there for the special offer of buying a pair of glasses and getting a free eye exam and got neither. First the eye exam wasn't free at all then the glasses weren't even ready the next day we had to wait two days after the exam. Also they made me get unnecessary lens enhancements and charged over the top for them. Please go to the Walmart in bellmead they offer both eye/contact exam for 100 or 125 if you have a astigmatism. It's absolutely ridiculous that I paid almost $300 for an eye/contact exam and only one pair of glasses. Also you can go to Eye mart by Target and get glasses for way cheaper sometimes even 2 pair if they are running a sale. read more

Everything went well up until I received my glasses. My glasses took a little longer because they were progressive lens. The issue was with my right lens and I immediately noticed the defect. The entire staff was awesome and they shipped my glasses back to get corrected. Once I got them back, the imperfection was still not fixed. That is what is annoying. Went back to the store and the manager finally figured out that the right lens was completely wrong and assured me that she would get it corrected. Mistakes happen so I'm not here to bash the people. They recognized the issue and are now fixing it. Now, if the lens is still an issue when I get the glasses back this time, we will have a problem. read more

They broke my frame！The guy did the coding was the worst，if you do not want to get a terrible feeling，find a another place in town！