If you don't want to feed the Luxottica monster (my friend G told me that they dominate the the…read moremarket, as well as own LensCrafters and Sunglass Hut), iiis is a perfect way to rebel. The design of the shop is quite funky and artsy (be careful not to fall into the pit!) and has all of the frames out so you can try them on as you like. I hate when all the frames are under lock and key; it really hinders the trying-on process. I checked out a couple of eyeglasses places in Birmingham and found myself drawn to the more obscure and unique frames at iiis. No Ray-Ban, Prada, or Vogue here. The ladies are all very nice and are very helpful and patient if you take hours to decide on your frames (ahem, me). Low pressure sales tactics. They are happy to help to find frames or if you want to browse solo, that's okay too. Plus they will even write down the glasses you're considering, both in their book and on a little card for you to take home. I'm not crazy about the location of Five Points but at least it's centrally located. iis is a little more expensive than what you might pay at other places but rest easy in the knowledge that you've got a very special pair of frames and are supporting a locally-owned shop. I did consider buying eyeglasses online but you just can't get personalized service like this online. This is great if you need adjustments later on. I'm very happy with my handcrafted-in-the-USA hipster specs!

Unique, top designer quality drama and lenses. Pricey but impaired to Ray Ban and other top…read moredesigners. Moscot was the brand that fit my pleasure.

Great selection of glasses and affordable glasses. Other companies like lenscraters and America's…read moreBest and My Eye Doctor are way expensive.

Been coming here for years. They check a lot here and are polite and very informative. They do get…read moreyou in and out pretty fast. I didn't have to wait too long. I found a pair of frames and decided to refresh my look. The glasses are usually pretty expensive so I wait until I really need an upgrade but I do like tint and a few more specifics. I still recommend this place

I've been a patient of Eyecare Associates in Homewood, Alabama…read morefor years. The Provider Dr. Vanoy is excellent, that's why I go back, but the eye glass technicians each time I purchase my glasses which, cost more each time are just not efficient in helping you choose the right eyewear. The first pair of glasses I purchase for over $600.00 when I received them, and got home to work on my computer, did not fit correctly and were to heavy for my face* I took those back and the lady who reviewed the glasses, changed the frames, I assumed because she was the expert eye technician, that these glasses should be better the second time around, well to much of my surprise, I was wrong again. I went in to pick up my replacement glasses for the second time, the lady handed me my glasses, and I put them on, she did not check to review with me if they fit or how they should fit, due to it was close to closing time, and she seemed to be one of the ladies that check you in behind the desk. well to say the least when I got home with the replacement glasses, using them for about a week, I noticed these glasses did not feel good, They were to tight and did not go all the way behind my ear, I ordered the ear extenders for glasses and they just irritated my ears. It is so frustrating to have a very good provider, but then have to deal l with the eyecare technicians whom seem not to get your glasses right on every visit that you have your yearly exam. I had to go to another eyeglass provider with my written eyeglass prescription from Dr. Vanoy and have new glasses made. They attempted to try and remedy the replacement pair from eyecare associates ,but it was obvious the replacement pair of glasses were to small for my face. I had to put out more money to purchase a new pair of glasses, So due to lack of experience of the Eyecare Associates technicians and just overall process of purchasing eyewear from Eyecare Associates in Homewood is always an Issue each time. Dr. Vanoy is an excellent Provider, but I refuse to purchase eyewear from Eyecare Associates in Homewood, Alabama and spend that amount of money when you have continue to have to return and still not have a solution to the problem. My total eye exam and eyewear bill out-of-pocket totaled about $1000.00 for the year of October 2023 even with eye insurance. It is better to purchase your glasses from another provider to avoid this type issue. A patient should not have to be subject to this type of experience year after year. Thanks P Boston

Dr. Mays is one of the best glaucoma specialists in the state. We are so grateful to have him right…read morehere in Vestavia!

This was the absolute worst eye experience in the entire universe!!!…read more Do not ever go here I can't stress this enough !!!! I have never been treated so poorly in my whole life, they do not answer the phone which leads me to believe they have blocked me . They do not return messages as I call them every day, I have paid for my services but not yet got my contacts or a prescription for eyeglasses. Never never go there !!!

Came here out of convenience I work upstairs from this office Extremely friendly staff & great…read moreservice! Dr Hively was very thorough with his exams & explained everything perfectly I highly recommended them for any eye care needs

I really love Dr. Hively and have been going to him since we moved to Alabama, and I did have to…read moreget different contacts this year due to some other health changes so I know that played a role in my cost, but I spent $700 on contacts and glasses out of pocket AFTER insurance. It's honestly made me feel like they are either too expensive or sneaking fees in. One thing I did notice is that my insurance did not pay for a contact exam this year because they changed their price and my insurance only pays under $65, their price is over $70. Idk it was a punch to the gut, I had surgery on my knee and cannot work right now so I did not expect to spend that out of pocket. I have only spent $300-$400 in the past. They also could have told me my insurance only covered glasses every other year...I did get a discount on my frames but my glasses were still $300 something because of the lenses. I had 2 other pairs of glasses from them and showed them that I really didn't want the "thinner" lens, I am very familiar with how thick my glasses are and how bad my vision is. It just seemed like highway robbery, because I am legally blind so I have to be able to see. I am definitely going to shop around next year and get prices from other places before going back because a lot of the things from last year's receipt and this year's did not match or add up. I may even get lasik at this point, I feel like it would be worth it instead of spending this kind of money out of pocket when I have insurance. My vision insurance did tell me to contact my health because it may be deemed "'medically necessary" but I was a nurse for 15 years and I feel like that's something that the company should've done when they saw my out of pocket cost. Idk. I'm sad, I've always loved this place but I def cannot spend this much money while also paying for vision insurance.

This was the best visit to a Walmart vision center I have ever had! Just moved into town and the…read moremanager was so helpful getting me set up with an account to order contacts. She was so friendly and helped me get the best purchase with my insurance.

Both Devon & Dr. Powell have been incredibly kind and helpful each time I've visited this location…read more 10/10 recommend visiting them for all your eyewear needs

Devon is amazing to work with. She helps you select the frames that work best for you. She goes…read moreabove and beyond in the customer service department. I wouldn't go anywhere else! Marilyn B.

Best staff best selection best experience and the owner i purchased 5 pair and the staff has…read morebeen absolutely finamnal two me i want buy any where else in town and the owner jj is the sweetest!!!!

Wow you still don't get it. Glad you posted so people can see straight from your mouth the lack of…read morecustomer service you offer. First of all I was very clear about our needs that day and stated them clearly in my review well. I made any kind of statement that morning that I would not be purchasing from you ever! Furthermore, after your refusal to help I stated that my husband and I both wore glasses and had you helped us we would have chosen you for future needs. Also, if you had been kind to my son and I and helped him find a style that suited him, you never know, we may have gone ahead and purchased them from you and then went to lens crafter for a quick pair that he could use later as his backup. Secondly, what you sadly still fail to understand is the concept of customer service. Every time someone walks in your store there is no guarantee they will purchase from you. I was still a potential customer that day and for future needs. Had you treated us like the customers that we were I would have been back. My husband just reminded me this week he needs new glasses and so do I, if I had had a good experience with you we would be coming in for ourselves. Too bad.