I was looking for an optical shop like the independent, owner-operated shop my family and I did business with when I was growing up in Burbank. In other words, I wanted to feel I was in good hands. Verdugo Optical is that shop and Rita is every bit as knowledgeable and personable as the other reviews here attest. When I walked in for my second visit to Verdugo Optical, to pick up my new glasses, a man was finishing up at the front counter with Rita. He turned around and blurted out to me, "You're in good hands." I replied, "I think so." He shot back, "I know so." No argument; you'll be in the best of hands. read more

If you need glasses, this should be your first and last stop. Skip places like Costco Optical or America's Best. Rita at Verdugo Optical is a true professional and took time to help me find frames that actually fit my face and never rushed me or tried to upsell me on things I didn't need like blue light blocker coating. I had been relying on over-the-counter readers for a while, but switching to custom glasses has been a game changer. Now everything feels sharper, almost like seeing in 3D. Turnaround time was quick, and the pricing was unmatched. Highly recommend. read more

Verdugo Optical - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Glendale, California

This place is amazing! They fit your lenses to your frames as you wait, so you don't need to leave your frames for a week or more! They are also very reasonably priced and super nice. read more

Rita is absolutely amazing. I was going to send my frames to one of those stupid online lens exchange places and they were a horrific nightmare. Rita's prices are great. She returns the frames quickly and offers an extremely time generous satisfaction guarantee. She really cares about you, your vision, your eyewear and your happiness. Can't say enough great things. I drive 30 minutes out of my way because she's the only one I trust. read more

Rita at Verdugo Optical is absolutely incredible. She is hands down the best--so sweet, genuinely kind, and one of the funniest people I've ever met. From the moment you walk in, she makes the entire experience enjoyable, relaxed, and honestly just fun. What really sets her apart is how knowledgeable she is. She takes the time to explain everything, helps you find the perfect frames for your face, and makes sure the fit is just right. You never feel rushed--only taken care of. I can't say enough about how funny she is--she had me laughing the entire time. Somehow she turned buying glasses into the most fun I've ever had doing it... and I walked out feeling like I just made a new best friend. On top of that, there's absolutely no upselling--just honest guidance--and the pricing is great for the quality you get. I wouldn't go anywhere else! Thank you Rita! Nadia read more

Fantastic experience from start to finish! Rita was incredibly welcoming. They have a huge selection of frames and helped me find the perfect pair without feeling pressured. Highly recommend! read more

Verdugo Optical - Showroom - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Glendale, California

This is the best service I've ever experienced. I wish I had found Rita earlier -- thank you so much!

Very professional staff. I felt very comfortable with their service. I will continue to be their patient. I loved the optometrist. Very friendly & knowledgeable . read more

Rita was so helpful, knowledgeable and patient as I decided between glasses. She understood my needs, my preference in glasses, look and my love affair with cat eye glasses! She was able to quickly zone in a glasses for me to pick from, all of which framed my face nicely. The hardest part was deciding which ones as she has a lovely inventory. I don't live in the area but when I visit in the future, I will be sure to stop by again when it comes time for another pair. Thanks Rita! Aloha! read more

Very nice people but I brought two pairs of glasses and they weren't able to repair either one. In fairness one had simply snapped off and I was just looking for a Jerry rigged fix so I could wear them (glue maybe?) the other was a pair of Ray Bans and they needed screws, they were unable to repair either one. read more

Verdugo Optical is fantastic. Rita is so nice and friendly. Unbelievable selections of glasses and frames. Super service. Excellent prices on everything. Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself. I'm giving Verdugo Optical a two thumbs up. read more

Excellent service Great prices Rates EZ to find, Ground floor on USC VHH Campus area Near 2 Frwy N/S Casual. read more

I have been a customer of Verdugo Optical for many years and can testify that they always provide excellent, friendly service during the original purchase as well as the occasional need for minor repairs. Delightful folks to business with. read more

Rita, the owner, is very pleasant and knowledgeable. Great selection of frames and she is very patient in making sure you are happy with your selection. Bottom line service and value are above and beyond. read more

This was the quickest trip to get a small repair for my frames! Rita was beyond friendly and extremely helpful. I also got my nose pads replaced because it was about time. This business is phenomenal. Worth every star. read more

I've been wearing glasses for almost 40 years. I have been to more opticians than I can count. I have been going to Verdugo Optical for around four years and can promise you that this place is truly different. This place is a vast improvement over the mass-production, pressure selling, sterile mall shop. The selection here is substantial and the quality is what you'd expect from a boutique La Canada optical shop. More importantly, the staff is patient, knowledgeable, and sincere. There are no aggressive sales tactics or efforts to upcharge for everything under the sun. Questions are answered with patience, and recommendations/advice are given in a professional, thoughtful manner. The place seems to thrive on long-term patrons with whom relationships of trust have been years in the making. I am so thankful to have found you! read more

We had a wonderful experience here. The rep at the front of the desk was very nice and courteous. We were in and out. Will absolutely come back here and recommend to anyone looking for glasses/sunglasses. read more

Very prompt, professional and friendly service! I had made an appointment to get my eyeglasses fixed, and they delivered with precision! Thank you so much! read more

My family has been coming to Rita for glasses for over 21 years and we are so happy she not only has her own store, but is so much easier to commute to (for her and us both). You can totally trust her with fair pricing and not looking ridiculous. Thank you, Rita! read more

Stop! Don't go anywhere else! Like all of us, I have been trapped inside for the past 16 months and could do nothing about the fact that my glasses were falling off of my face. I saw that Verdugo Optical was in the medical center that I had to go to for my shoulder and on a whim stopped in. In less than three minutes not only did they fix my very expensive glasses that I purchased elsewhere several years ago, but they refused to charge me! Refused! They wouldn't even except a tip! I am in awe. I know it sounds crazy but this experience makes me think that maybe, finally things are turning around! Can I please give them 100 stars? My glasses are like new and perfect. read more

Broke my frames on Saturday, went in on Monday. Service was fast and friendly. Frames were not reparable. Walked out with new frames 30 minutes later. Parking was easy, despite the construction. read more

Went in today to have a few pairs of glasses fixed. Rita was so helpful and super nice. She was able to replace the nose pads on two pairs of sunglasses and tighten the arms on two other pairs of glasses in less than 10 minutes. She also gave me some advice on where to find parts for another pair I brought in. Such a lovely experience and I really appreciated her help! read more

They took great care of us. It is inconvenient that they don't take VSP and I have to submit a form. But it's so much better to make an appointment than wait more than an hour at Costco Optical smooshed in with dozens of other people. read more

I love this place!!! The service is great, Rita and her staff are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. They wear masks and are concerned about everyone's safety. I was well taken care of. And, they have a beautiful array of interesting, cool glass frames. When I got my prescription glasses back, they were great and then I noticed I needed a little tweak in my prescription. Without hesitation or any problem, they suggested I go back to my ophthalmologist, get the adjustment needed. Verdugo Optical called, got the new prescription and without charge, put it in for me. I would recommend Rita and Verdugo Optical highly! Bonus - Female owned!!! Love that. read more

Verdugo Optical - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Glendale, California

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Simply the best. I fell in love with some fun frames, I've always worn pink lenses and I loved their answer " no problem" The prices are very fair. The personal attention is out of this world spectacular, pun intended lol. Can't wait to pick up the other two glasses they are making for me. read more

This was my first experience with Verdugo Optical. I must say Rita's and Doug's customer service is impeccable. Every bit of the process, from finding the glasses that make you look your best to making the glasses you pick fit perfectly is performed at the utmost professionalism and care to your specific needs. If you are looking for a new set of glasses look no further Verdugo Optical has you covered! read more

Verdugo Optical - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Glendale, California

I was shopping for a few specific hard-to-find sun glasses. I found them on yelp and decided to walk in. I was very pleased with my experience. Rita was both very knowledgeable and helpful. She was able to address my technical questions and steer my towards the right product. I have no doubt that she would apply herself the same as my experience with someone who is merely looking for prescription glasses. Thank you for the positive interaction!! read more

For the best service and selection in glasses, I encourage everyone to visit Verdugo Optical. Following a recent eye exam, I met with Rita Derkalousdian at Verdugo Optical, who patiently helped me pick out an excellent pair of sunglasses. I was very impressed by her wide selection of glasses, which offered an endless array of styles and choices. After Rita efficiently handled the paperwork and insurance matters, my new sunglasses arrived almost immediately. Aside from the vast number of choices in glasses offered by Verdugo Optical, I greatly appreciated Rita's warm and professional manner. All in all, purchasing my sunglasses at Verdugo Optical was a very positive experience! read more

Verdugo Optical is amazing! I am very happy to have found this place since I had a really bad experience with the previous store I used to get my glasses from. I discovered this store on my way into my pharmacy (USC Verdugo Hills Pharmacy) last week. Rita, the owner, was very informative. She helped me pick out new frames for my prescription glasses. After only a few days, my glasses were ready as promised. When I went to pick them up, I saw, and bought, some really nice Persol sunglasses too! This place carries top brands that I have never seen anywhere else! If you need glasses this is the ONLY place to go in town. read more

I stopped in here a couple days ago to adjust my glasses. I found it by chance walking through verdugo hospital. They are very nice and courteous. I get my glasses adjusted once in a while and it was way overdue. Rita knew exactly what to do, and my glasses feel really good now! Thanks Rita! I highly recommend this optician. read more

This review is long over due, I was looking for a very specific pair of glasses for my mom. I had the greatest experience here. I was treated with kindness and care and so was my mom. Thank you so much!!!! read more

Great customer service ! Rita dropped everything during her busy day to help me with an optical emergency! High quality products and the best service. Thank You!! read more

What a fantastic experience! Verdugo Optical is the perfect combination of the best in customer service and selection! They worked with us on replacing just the lenses on one pair and finding a pair of distance glasses that looked great and fit the budget. There was never hard selling. Just caring and genuine customer service. They wanted to do it right and get it right... and they did, with a smile. read more

I've know Rita at Verdugo Optical for many many years . So happy to have found her again as she purchased the optical store in Verdugo Hills hospital. Her kindness and professionalism is close to none. Love my Swiss Flex new glasses . read more

Just had my eyeglass frames updated with stronger prescription lenses from my optometrist. But when I got home, I realized the old frames were not in the best of shape, so I ordered the exact frames online and planned to take them and have the lenses switched over. Today I found Verdugo Optical online. I liked that they had a 5-star Yelp rating and also that they were a women owned and operated business. I called to see if they had time to switch out the lenses and Victoria kindly said come on over. I met with Rita who switched out my lenses. No charge. Was in and out in under 10 minutes. I will definitely go back. They have a nice store just inside the 1808 Verdugo Professional Medical Building, lots of choices and seem to do full-service optical, and excellent customer service. Oh and a free parking lot. read more

Since Rita took over this place rocks, she is so helpful and friendly. I had some glasses made and they were perfect. She's lovely, a pleasure to deal with. I'm so happy she's here. read more

Rita and Victoria are amazing - kind, warm, knowledgeable - it is great place - they really care about their customers!

I love this little optical center. And I've been to quite a few... i'm very picky. They have an amazing selection of high-end frames. Rita is wonderful. She has a great eye for determining what frame will look good on you. And there is zero pressure whatsoever to purchase anything - sort of like shopping with a friend. There's a huge parking lot in the front. The prices are incredibly reasonable- I found the same frames at a different optical center for $100 more. Also their turnaround shipping was very quick. Overall the new management has made a huge difference. I've never bought three pairs of glasses from this place and they all are my favorites. I would highly recommend. read more

Glasses are so personal. If you are looking for a wide variety of any eye glasses; reader, prescription or cool sun shades-Verdugo Optical is the place for all ages! The knowledge, service and entire experience is super professional. Ask for Rita, Verdugo Optical will exceed your expectations. Parking is easy, convenient and it was a fun experience for my entire family. read more

I sent my mother-in-law, the pickiest woman on Earth to Rita and she received the best service/ quality glasses she has ever had in her life! She ordered Shamir Autograph III High Index, Anti-glare progressive lenses. The process was quite easy. We simply emailed a copy of her prescription. Rita fitted the lenses perfectly and was very patient. They came in a week earlier than usual on a rush order. Everything from ordering, fitting, and delivery exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Rita! We will never go anywhere else for our glasses or contacts as a family. read more