After visiting 4 other outlets trying to find frames I like and are within my budget, I walked into…read moreCook Inlet Eyewear feeling a little reluctant as they were closing in 15 minutes. I expected to simply look through the stock and then move on. Instead I found an extremely helpful employee ready to go the extra mile. After looking at some of the frames I liked but explaining how they were above my budget, Bev thought about it for a second, then spent 30-40 minutes creating a custom frame that was within my price range and exactly the style I was looking for. I could not be happier with my experience, the service I received, and the feel good sensibility of being able to support a local business instead of a big chain store! Heck, I'm so happy with my experience, I made a yelp account just to pass on the word.

I can't recommend CIE highly enough! After calling around lots of providers in town, I walked into…read moreCIE and was greeted by Monica. She is extremely professional, kind, patient, and careful in making sure that people have a great experience. I haven't experienced customer service like this in a long time, and she completely made my day. I LOVE my new glasses and I will keep coming back here. Customer for life!

Val, and her shop, are the best. I've gotten glasses from her in the past and have ALWAYS been…read moresuper happy with not only the frames but also the service. I got a new prescription and couldn't decide whether to just get new lenses or new frames, instead I ended up getting both. Val has a great eye, she picked some beautiful frames and when it was all said and done I came away with 4 new frames and I had new lenses put in 2 existing frames I had gotten from her previously. Not only do I know that, at least in Anchorage, my frames are one of a kind but I also feel like a million bucks. I can't thank Val enough for her expertise, her great selection but, more than all that, her kindness. Check out Eyestyles, you won't be disappointed.

I've know Val the propietor of Eyestyles for quite a few years now and went to her not only as a…read morefriend but as a customer a few weeks back. I've visited her shop over the years and for the life of me, I don't know why Ive never gotten my glasses from her!! Val has a keen eye for style, face shapes, and color. She has an amazing choice of frames to choose from and they're not the kind you find at local retail chains. Val always has a big smile and will make you feel comfortable the minute you walk in the door. Be sure to call to make an appointment ahead of time, you will get her undivided attention. I love supporting small businesses and will not be getting my glasses anywhere else from now on! Highly recommend Eyestyles!!

Did not notice until I got home but optician at Eyemart Express had added a $50 optional warranty…read morethat I had not approved or ordered. When I called to cancel this I was told I could not as it went with the lens I had ordered. That sounded bogus to me so I cancelled my whole order. I do not like being cheated, lied to and screwed with. Bad place.

The peeps are knowledgeable and helpful. Glasses, however, turned out to be less than expected…read more Progressive lens were not great... the reader part was minimal. Must move the glasses way up on my nose for reader view.

I came to Anchorage in 1979. I went to Alaska Eye Care Center when they first opened. Back then…read morethey were the chic place to go, now, all the original founding doctors are gone, replaced by money hungry grubbers. Gone are the carpeted floors and quiet, spacious exam rooms where the doctors took time to LISTEN to you took the time to answer questions and just plain worked with you. The assistants were all polite and all the assistant pre-doc exam rooms were dark, quiet and private. Now it's a Walmart conveyor belt shakedown business. A bunch of women who, being foreigners, tell you what to do, and when you attempt to explain something, they look at you with glazed eyes, giggle, and ignore you to get the pre-exam done as quickly as possible. The doctors' exam room are small, harsh cubicles with no warmth at all, the doctor who dealt with me machine-gunning questions getting the exam done in as short time as he could, his schedule marked out in 30-minute blocks. The sales associates want to rush you through to buy something, and when you think about making a decision they huff openly being impatient. The one assigned to me was openly rude. I got my prescription and left. Sadly, Alaska Eyecare Centers have fallen far indeed since Dr. Diane Thanephon and they others where there. Sad.

I have been going to Alaska Eye Care Center for over 35 years. I have never considered switching…read moreproviders or had an unhappy experience with the practice. I trust Dr. Nolan with my eye care. I'm diabetic and appreciate his expertise when examining my eyes! I would recommend Alaska Eye Care to anyone who asks!

The customer service is superb. I have been wearing classes and contact lenses for decades, but Dr…read more Lam shared many of her insights and observations with me about optics, fitting contact lenses and asked me many questions about my vision which allowed her to create a first-class prescription for both my contact lens and eyeglass prescription needs. The front office staff was very helpful in arranging my appointment and in contacting my insurance company regarding policy coverage. When I arrived for my visit everything had been taken care of. There was nothing for me to worry about. While I was at the clinic I noticed that there are many satisfied patients who return to Anchorage Opticians for their optical care needs. That made me feel very special. All in all, I was very pleased with the care I received from Anchorage Opticians. I will use this company again for my vision care needs.

From the owner: Anchorage Opticians established in 1955. Current owner has 38 years in the optical business…read more Personalized and professional service. Personal checks not accepted.

I had a great experience the first time I went. Great exam and doctor. However, it is nearly…read moreimpossible to set up an appointment through the phone. I have called from May-July through different days and times and front desk never answers. I cannot even cancel my appointment because of no answer. They have left me numerous voicemails as well and whenever I call back it is back to normal answers constantly. It is like a goose chase. I am disappointed because I actually enjoyed my service, but having to call multiple times and crossing your fingers they answer is terrible. Also, the tone of front desk was not that friendly either when they finally answered...

My husband was having severe eye pain starting around 5am. I quickly went on our insurance sight to…read morefind an eye doctor in network. Makar was the one that opened the earliest at 8am. We showed up at 8am on the dot and they were able to squeeze him in by 8:10. The doctor was very friendly and helped us solve the issue. Very friendly staff. Able to accommodate "triage" patients with no appointment with a friendly face.

The most caring and informative eye technicians and doctor in town. Thank you Doctor Lamigo!read more

Dr Jackie Lamigo made me comfortable right away. She is warm and kind. Her office staff the same…read more She diagnosed my issue, gave me a referral right away to have cataract surgery. Highly Professional and knows her Eye care to a T. From a Lifelong Alaskan, I won't be going elsewhere. No matter your age, issues, whatever, she'll calmly explain and diagnose. What a Gem! They are closed from 12-1 for lunch. Jfyi. Right across from Fred Meyers on Abbott. 9350 Independence Dr. Oh 907-561-1167.

**update: I neglected to include that once, my contacts were STOLEN from my building. I called…read moreDimond Vision in a tizzy; they offered to replace them FREE of cost. I don't understand the negative reviews. I've gone here for years and had the best service. They are the best. --- Dr. Dobson is the best. And I've lived in big cities. YES, you will generally wait ~1 hr for your appointment, BUT he is considered the best in Anchorage. And this does mean he takes his time with you, TOO. Your appointment will not be rushed. Also, he has fit me and family in after-hours. He loves the cutting edge and is always getting new tech every few years. Unlike other places, every client at every visit goes into their "dark room," which has all the fancy tech (like 5+ machines). I like all the fancy tests done on my eyes. When you come here over time, you can see any changes in your vision, eyeball shape (very expensive machine, I asked questions about it), etc. Dr. D was able to diagnose a young girl with cancer really early, based off something he saw in these tests. This was before other doctors caught it. He is good at what he does and always tries to stay ahead of the curve. He's always reading and studying things. As a major plus, this place is incredibly hygienic. They wipe everything down all the time, which I appreciate, since I'm putting my face near/on it. People have asked on this Yelp page why his exams are more expensive. It's probably because (1) the extra technology and results received from it; (2) supply and demand. He is always booked and always has well-paying clients. Most of his clients come as referrals. That's how we found out about this place. If he lost clients over cost and couldn't run the business, he would have to decrease prices or shutdown (econ 101). I've since moved away to a big city, and the reason I'm writing this now is because I'm having trouble finding another doctor just like him. I wish there were more Dr. Ds around.

No one answers the phone. They charged me $60 for contact at fitting fee but I've worn the same…read moreexact contacts for over 15 years. The new owners have ruined what was once a great business. I was a patient here for over 25 years but I'm moving on.