Bandera Family Eye Care is located within the Walmart in Helotes, TX. I tend to avoid Walmarts*…read morelike the plague (I also avoid clichés like the plague), but this place was convenient and I desperately needed a new pair of spectacles. My experience with Dr. Nguyen was fantastic from beginning to end. I'm not sure if Dr. Nguyen is a one-woman operation, but on the day I visited, she fulfilled the roles of optometrist and receptionist. From the moment I saw her, she struck me as sweet and good natured. She had a couple of appointments scheduled before mine, but she kindly offered to call me when she was ready. I used the opportunity to peruse the media section of Walmart and ended up buying "Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville" on Switch and the "Silent Night, Deadly Night" collection (the obscure parts 3-5) on Blu-Ray. The examination process went much more smoothly than I had anticipated. I feel anxious in medical settings and when people put things in or on my eyes, which are very sensitive. Dr. Nguyen had such a natural, relaxed personality, though, that I actually began to experience ASMR during the examination. When I told her this, she chuckled and said, "That's good!" As expected, my eyesight had deteriorated dramatically since my last exam nearly 15 years ago. I went from 20/80 in both eyes to 20/200. Dr. Nguyen also diagnosed me with astigmatism*. She handed me the prescription and gently urged me to schedule eye exams more frequently. I smiled and replied, "Yes, but only if you do it!" If you need an eye exam and live near Helotes, then I would highly recommend making an appointment at the Bandera Eye Clinic. Before writing this review, I took a moment to peruse the one- and two-star reviews. Oh, dear.... My New Year's Resolution is to be nicer and less judgmental, so I'll spare these fine folks my poison pen, but I would implore you to trust my judgment. I'm awesome, you see, and so is Dr. Nguyen! *You never know when someone might be making a "People of Walmart" video, so I came prepared. I wore a beanie propeller and cut holes in the back of my Super Mario pajama bottoms to expose my butt cheeks. Please tell me know if you see me on YouTube. **I have astigmatism, not astigmatacism, a related condition whereby the patient's sight becomes blurry as a result of blood seeping from the eyes.

I don't write reviews often but this establishment deserves more than five stars! So kind and…read moreprofessional. She ran the whole show very smoothly. Great conversation. Clean office, very personable. Took her time on getting my prescription right. 10/10 recommend.

I have seen Dr Rubio twice now. She's friendly and thorough and takes time to listen to my…read morequestions. The staff are friendly and courteous.

UPDATE: Got my new specs in record time! Love this optometrist. Great about taking insurance…read more Staff is always friendly and welcoming. Also fixed my fish line lens holder on my last pair making them good as new. Military welcome

My wife and I have been to many eye doctors in our lives and by far this is the best one we have…read moreever been to! Dr Victoria Perez and her staff are always kind, caring and tells it straight. She truly cares about her patients and remembers details. Sometimes walking in, it just feels like family. The office is clean and always decorated for the seasonal holidays. I will trust her and her staff with my families optometrist needs and no others for as long they are in business and available. I don't want to highly recommend them because then everyone will go there and we won't be able to get an appointment so just know that they are the best!

Great service, knowledgeable and helpful to finding the best glasses to meet your needs. We were in…read morefor about 2 hours today looking at glasses. The selection was great and many brands of various prices were available. In addition many options of color, sizing and preferences were able to be swapped out. I just bought my kids glasses but won't ever return to target optical as I loved our experience and the helpful staff. I highly recommend if you need glasses and like variety, friendly staff and good deals. We had great customer service with Mr. Valadez, Thank you!

Very helpful staff and flawless ordering process. When I returned for the fitting of prescription…read moresunglasses, service was equally personal and caring. I recommend this business.

Debra is amazing! She was so helpful and diligent was amazing I had a problem and she attentive…read morecalled around and got it taken care of that way I can leave with my glasses!

This place is awesome, came here and was super happy with my frames, optometrist was very friendly…read moreand staff at front counter was as well. Dr. Morar was very helpful and insightful about everything I needed to know, the appointment went by with very much courtesy can swiftness, she is a master of her craft. Gina was very helpful, I cannot stress enough, her customer service and courteous insight was very beneficial to the consumer. Most optometrist places you go, the front staff are sales reps and try to push whatever you're uncomfortable with on you to rush you out the door. Gina was very patient and helpful with adjusting my frames which I was unhappy with the first time, little tinkering aside and all was good. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a family optometrist.

This is a family owned business. Doctors Morar and associate Dr Choi provide the highest standards…read moreof eye patient care. They manage their office and staff very efficiently with high regard for the patient's needs and time. No high pressure to buy glasses or other products. Staffers are very polite and professional. I've watched this practice grow over several years and not surprised at its success.

Good read about this type of business that I was looking for very good explanation of types of…read moreservices that they offer thanks yelp

To put it simply I went in , told the doctor (some younger woman clearly inexperienced) I had a…read moreskin infection and needed anti-biotics and that it was MRSA. She sat and looked at it with 2 assistants for 60 seconds, told me it was a rash , that I did not have a active infection, then gave me a steroid topical (which is going to make mrsa worse) and then charged me 236$ Now I havn't been able to get an appointment anywhere for the problem I TOLD THE DOCTOR I HAD and the HELP I WANTED and am sitting with an active infection. Pathetic. Quit your job and do something else. Not good at what you do

I went in there today for something simple that I was not able to do myself. I needed to put a…read morescrew back in my glasses and I needed my glasses to see to do it and it just wouldn't work and have a nice young gentleman in there that fixed my glasses and cleaned them and was going to adjust them, but they didn't need thatand the service there was just awesome. Thank you very much America's best.

I had amazing service here. I came in to get a pair of pair eye ware glasses. I was able to look at…read morethe frames and try them on and I felt comfortable taking my time trying on the different frames. It was busy but wait time was not too bad. Excellent staff and excellent service.

We got four different sets of glasses for three of us in October. All three of us agreed our…read moreglasses and prescription accuracy are clearly Superior to the ones we got last year at the big "American"national chain in the same parking lot at Bandera point. Target had better quality workers that really helped us look and see better. We will return next year for sure.

Terrible customer service. No one knows anything about the orders of glasses. We were told within…read more10 business days we should receive them and we are going on 3 weeks! Ive been calling daily to get an update just to be told they don't know where my sons glasses are so they will have to be remade. However Teresa did offer me a $2.50 refund for my inconvenience. Never would've purchased my children's glasses if I knew it was going to be this much of a hassle.

Hit and miss. Sometimes they are friendly, others they are short and borderline rude. It's not even…read moredifferent employees. Also I was told by the doctor to come back in 3 months after getting checked out for something else, when rescheduling I was told it was a 2 week minimum and I was refused service unless I payed full price for a check up.

I truly don't understand the reviews! My visit was amazing when we arrived we were greeted by the…read moregreatest customer service and doc the doctor made my daughter laugh and explain word after word my daughter was nervous for the visit turned out she is shortsighted and has astigmastisim! However the receptionist provide us with step by step payment and glasses! Best service ever!! Thanks Omni vision!!