I've been seeing Dr. Gates for years now but at his other location. This was my first visit to this…read moreoffice and I am so impressed. The staff was so friendly from the moment I walked in and I loved the vibe - the glasses are displayed so beautifully and I love the antique furniture and numerous plants throughout the space. It seems like they have so many frame options from brands I've never seen before and at reasonable prices. They have parking around back but I found street parking less than a block away. My eye exam was quick but thorough. Whether you need glasses/contacts/or an exam, I recommend Carytown Optical!

Very professional service rendered by Cynthia and her team. Bought a pair of Lunor frames a few…read moremonths ago and my, correction, crafted by Cynthia is perfect. I see better than ever and just might buy a second pair from Carytown Optical.

I've loved being a patient at Grove Eye Care. You know how everyone has a doctor visit they're kind…read moreof afraid of? Eye doctors used to be that for me, but after my experience with Grove Eye Care, I feel much more confident and relaxed. I had my first visit back in 2023. I was looking to start wearing contacts and to get a new glasses prescription. Booking an appointment was easy. My first visit is a bit of a blur since it's been over a year, but I did have main takeaways. Whoever it was that guided me in how to put on contacts was the kindest and most encouraging person I've met. In my experience, a lot of eye doctor visits have involved inpatient people (I can understand because I would feel inpatient hearing the same six letters over and over again). I did not feel this way with my contact teacher. She was there to support me and made me feel welcome. I highly recommend getting contacts here. The contact experience involves getting the right prescription for you with a doctor, learning how to put them on, getting trials for a week, then returning to see if you'd like to order them. I have VSP which helped with the cost and have enjoyed the Bausch and Lomb Infuse 1-Day contacts. As for eye exams themselves, on an annual check-up this week, I did have a more impatient examiner, who didn't really explain all the machines to me which I didn't mind as much because I felt more confident, but had wished she told me when bright lights were flashing. They have a machine you can pay extra for so you don't need to get your eyes dilated which is nice. My first examiner in 2023 did explain everything. I think you just need to ask. My doctor is Dr. Schwartz. She helped me with my contact journey as well as treating headaches and dry eyes. She's very direct and to the point and can answer any questions you may have. I've enjoyed having her as my doctor. During my visit this week, I explored possibly purchasing new glasses/lenses at the shop section. It was a bit out of my price range, but do know you can get your prescription for free and if you need the distance of your eyes it's a $10 charge. If you're feeling uneasy about eye doctors, this is a great place to feel more confident and comfortable with them. The parking is easy here with a lot out front. It's near Carytown. And there is a gender neutral single stall for bathrooms. I highly recommend.

Everyone is so kind here, and my appointments go super quick without feeling rushed. (No waiting on…read morethe doctor for ages!) I appreciate how the doctor shows you the scans of your eyes and explains the different things he's looking for and why. Have been seeing Dr. Levy for years but he recently retired. Now seeing Dr. Wong and still getting the same great service!

Riverfront Optical is super convenient for eyeglasses if you work in or near Riverfront Plaza. The…read morefolks running the shop are very sweet and helpful, and the guy who helped me pick out frames and measure my eyes let me try on a whole bunch before I decided on a pair. The glasses were ready a week later. Only thing I'd do differently is go in network the next time. They weren't part of my eye insurance plan, and my provider only partially reimbursed me for the purchase when I could've gotten the glasses for free elsewhere. I'd say visit this location if you're looking for quality and personal care -- and you're nearby. It's not the most cost-effective option for me, so I probably won't be back -- but it's a nice place nonetheless. It's located on the ground floor of the West Tower, to the left past the BB&T branch and behind the parking garage elevators.

From the owner: With 50+ years experience we offer quality eyewear and superior service. We specialize in hard to…read morefit contact lenses such as keratoconus and piggy back combo fits. We also fit the popular dailies and gas perm contacts. Our clients park free right in front of our building. Stop in and see our favorite lines like our very exclusive Lindberg frames, Arbor and Lafont.

Mr. Dudley was very expedient, professional, kind and courteous!! I would highly recommend him to…read moreeveryone i know!!

Due to a sudden work layoff, my vision insurance was ending. Unfortunately, my benefits were ending…read morein 2 days. So I trolled the listing of approved eyeglasses places from my vision insurance and Dudley Optical was listed. I only picked this company because a) he accepted my insurance, b) he carried the frames my insurance would pay for, and c) he stayed open late on a Saturday afternoon to help me out. If you're looking for a slick strip mall nationwide optician who offers 2 pairs of glasses for $99 and has posters of bespectacled models and too many frames to count (even though you don't like most of them) - this is not your kind of place. However, if you want excellent service from a welcoming, knowledgeable, unpretentious local optician with decades of experience, try Mr. Dudley. He had many frames to choose from but not so many that I was overwhelmed. He explained why certain frames fit me better than others and where I want the frames to sit on my nose for the best corrected sight and to avoid pain. Also, he has the simplest paperwork and breakdown of fees I've ever seen. It was an easy transaction - the first time I've bought glasses where I didn't get that feeling I might be paying too much or surprised by extra fees. My glasses arrived in the time frame he quoted and he was great at fitting them and getting it right the first time. I'm very happy with my new specs! Seriously, Mr. Dudley is a gem.

Very helpful and attentive staff. Great selection and pricing. Ease in scheduling. Definitely…read morerecommend.

I waited 3 weeks for an appointment only to be told when I arrived that my insurance was not…read moreaccepted, despite the website claiming 'all insurances welcome'. I was told I could still keep the appointment if I paid like $150 out of pocket. I guess we don't agree on what words mean. 0/5, 3 weeks wasted, trashy business practice

Very friendly and helpful staff and a lovely collection of vintage pieces! I found some great stuff…read moreon the sale rack for crazy deals and would definitely return! Very cozy atmosphere too!

The selection of clothing here is excellent and they have very friendly and knowledgeable staff.read more

Just to clear up a bit of confusion I saw in some of the comments -- the flower I bought here was…read morelabeled and tested as THCA hemp flower, not a synthetic product. THCA is a natural cannabinoid found in hemp and cannabis plants that turns into THC when it's heated. So it's not Delta-8 or lab-made -- it's simply unheated hemp flower that's legally compliant because it tests under 0.3% Delta-9 THC before it's smoked. Once heated, it behaves like regular cannabis. Give these guys a try if you're in RVA! It is NOT medical grade cannabis-- in Virginia you must have a medical card for that

I only went once while we were in town overnight but great selection and service. It seemed…read moreexpensive but I don't know if it's typical for the area or Virginia as a whole. We would go again next time we are there.

great place, good people doing their best for us vets. Thankful for the service they all giveread more

Great healthcare for veterans, but also uses a typical government labeling of the both the…read morebuilding, and grounds layout. So, while a great facility, it's not so friendly to those who cannot comprehend how the government labels buildings and other structures/clinics

This place is the Spot! I came here for a work event and we made glass pumpkins (it's definitely…read morenot inexpensive but was a great experience). Everyone had a really great time picking their colors and doing the glass blowing. The pumpkins came out really great and the pickup process was super easy! My one complaint would be that we were such a large group (we had 2 groups back to back) and I was in the 2nd group- you could tell the staff got tired (very understandable since they had to make 20+ pumpkins) and they didn't do a great job explaining the process ahead of time. On the upside, they were great about talking you through it in the moment. It was pretty dummy proof since the staff did most of the process for you, I don't think I can say I actually did "glass blowing" which I think is fine. Overall, would recommend this for events (but maybe smaller groups) and the staff is really skilled. They have a shop up front which I would recommend checking out!

I really thought this place was a great buisness and they were very nice but this is what I…read morerecieved via email when we had to cancel a session. Then, I simply wished them Happy Holidays again and got. LOL. How unprofessional and disappointed as we have been there at least 5 times as a group. Too bad that this is how they choose to respond as some of our ladies are having hard time this time of year. ______________________________________________________________________________ From: THE GLASS SPOT Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2024 8:40 AM To: Subject: Re: Jan 2025 Drinking Glasses - Private Session Lol! ______________________________________________________________________________ On Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 8:38AM wrote: Have a great holiday. _______________________________________________________________________________ From: THE GLASS SPOT Sent: Friday, November 29, 2024 10:25 PM To: Subject: Re: Jan 2025 Drinking Glasses - Private Session Wow. _________________________________________________________________________________ From me- On Fri, Nov 29, 2024, 4:51PM wrote: Thanks, they decided that it was too expensive but thanks for reaching out. Happy Holidays