Buying a car would probably be easier than buying glasses at NVDOC. The store feels like it has two…read morecompletely different sides. The staff in the front of the store are focused heavily on selling glasses, while the professionals in the back who conduct the eye exams were courteous and did a good job. The problem came after my eye exam. Once my new prescription was determined, I expected to receive a copy of it so I could decide where I wanted to purchase my glasses. Instead, the prescription was immediately sent to the front desk. When I made it clear that I did not intend to purchase glasses there, I became concerned about the prescription I was ultimately provided and whether it accurately reflected the results of my examination. The prices for glasses at NVDOC were substantially higher than what I could find online, which made the experience even more frustrating. A customer should be able to receive an accurate copy of their prescription and shop wherever they choose without feeling pressured into purchasing glasses from the office. The eye-care professionals themselves were good, but the overall experience at the front of the store left me extremely disappointed. I would recommend getting a copy of your prescription and having it independently verified before purchasing glasses elsewhere. Based on my experience, I would not return to NVDOC.

Was my go-to place, but this past experience was so horrible, I don't recommend them anymore…read more This year, I could get a new pair of glasses with my insurance, so I selected a pair in Dec with my new adjusted prescription. When they came in, the lenses were made incorrectly and looked all warped. I went back, worked with the technician to figure out the issue but he was stumped on the problem, and submitted a request to rework the lenses. 3 weeks later I came back again, but they were still made wrong. I was told I needed to come back only when Ben, the initial tech, was in. The Tech apologized, looking at my chart of how the issues had developed and said that he would add a 30% discount on my next purchase. I scheduled time with the initial tech for today, but when I arrived, he was out at lunch. The receptionist rudely told me I could wait 45 minutes to see him if I wanted to. I asked to leave a note, just so that he could call me and she said "sure" and never took down any of my info, just decided there were other things on her desk more important. I then asked her for a refund on the glasses, expressing that I had come back multiple times to try to fix this issue but its an hour round trip drive from me and I have to get child care arranged every time to move this along. She gave me a blank stare, when I asked questions about how a refund would be processed, and just said that the technician would call me back to discuss. The technician called back an hour later just to let me know that a refund was on the way. Nothing else, no apologies that they messed up my lenses, or the time wasted trying to fix. I truly am a very patient person and I understand mistakes happen - I just wanted to be treated like a human, and not discarded because I expected my glasses to be functional. I think this Optometrist group NVDO is so large now, they don't really care about any one patient - if you aren't an easy case to process, they'll waste your time and give you a run around until you ask for a refund and leave.

Tl/Dr: this is a PSA for the parking situation at this location…read more 5 stars for Dr. Lobaugh. -10000 stars for the location and parking garage. I was just getting comfortable riding the high of all green lights and zero traffic when I had the misfortune of entering the garage at 1700 N Moore. At first, it just looks like a normal garage. But as you ascend higher levels looking for parking you realize that's there are only like 10 parking spots per floor. Also notable is the fact that there were no elevators ... so I guess if you're disabled... better luck next time? I think I made it 3 or 4 floors before I decided to turn around (easier said than done because one lane for 2 way traffic) and find parking elsewhere. Luckily, I only encountered one other car coming while I was attempting going. I was going to make my way to the garage across the street but (surprise) the entrance on N Moore is employee only so take the entrance on N Lynn. So... 2 loops later, I made it into garage #2. Parking spaces were labeled weirdly, so I'm not even sure I parked in an allowed spot, but my car was still there after my appointment so there's that. I checked in w the security person at 1700 N Moore about the elevator situation and she said that the elevator was only available at certain floors of the garage. So ........ yeah. Also- Dr. Lobaugh is amazing. I followed her to NOVA optometry from her last practice in Arlington. Couldn't recommend a physician more. She's one of those people who just makes you feel like she gives a duck about you and whatever issue you're having. That's hard to find. She's basically the only person I'd ever come back to this god forsaken location for.

Keeping the peepers peeping is perhaps one of life's most important missions, and for that, Dr…read more Weiss is a treat Rosslyn is lucky to have! In some ways, viewing a master of craft is like an exquisite wine or cheese to be savored. Warm, comfortable, and confidently putting concerns to rest. Within minutes, Dr. Weiss disarmed what had been years of anguish and back and forth my teens. What was previously a battery of tests and experiments trying to diagnose "glaucoma" in a teenager was swiftly and adequately dispatched by accurately reading my mind and assuaging my concern from the moment the peeper was peeped. I've had nothing but a pleasant time with both the staff, Dr. Weiss, and the office in general. If you're in Rosslyn (or even want to drive in) it's a rare air were breathing! For as long as I can see, I can see myself here!

Absolutely horrible experience here. The nursing staff was rude and condescending. A nurse asked me…read morewhat my eye pressure was. When I responded that I didn't know, but could check my records to find out, she remarked that most patients know their eye pressure offhand (she even stated that some can touch their eyes and tell her what their eye pressure is). I told her I found that to be unbelievable (I have worn glasses for over four decades and have never been asked these kinds of questions or treated in this rude manner). When I became upset due to the patronizing and condescending way I was being treated, the nurse asked me if I was receiving mental health treatment. Completely inappropriate, unprofessional, and hostile behavior. I would not recommend this practice.

Dr Buttross is excellent. Her team is great too. She did my mom's cataract surgery for both Eyes…read more I highly recommend her.

I Lost my contacts while visiting family here. Called the office the night before and picked up the…read morefree complementary pair the next morning.

Please avoid this place. SCAM warning!!!!!!! I brought in my…read moreown frame that I had not used in a while and wanted to reuse just to get simple, non-prescription black sunglass lenses. An Indian lady added a bunch of options, bringing the total to a ridiculous $500. Who pays $500 for non-prescription lenses when the frame isn't even included?????!!! I refused and told her to remove the unnecessary extras because I only wanted BASIC BLACK SUNGLASS!!! (I told her so many times that I just wanted basic black sunglasses! lol) She insisted that I still needed an anti-reflective and anti-fog coating, so I agreed to pay an extra $90 for that, bringing the adjusted total to $250. still so expensive... Guess what I actually got? SHE REMOVED THE TINT ENTIRELY, and I ended up with CLEAR glass???!!! So Crazy!!! And, I have no idea why she would even recommend an anti-reflective coating on a non-prescription, clear lens after she removed the tint. lol.. Does this woman completely lack common sense? Does she not know the basic definition of a sunglass? Hey, the Indian lady!!! Sunglasses have a tint!!!!!!!! She completely confused the order by adding SO MANY UNNECESSARY OPTIONS, and now she is blaming me and yelling at me, claiming that I miscommunicated. lol To make matters worse, when my friend and I confronted her about the mistake, she was incredibly rude, took zero accountability, and actually yelled at us, claiming I miscommunicated. The people working there were completely shocked. This behavior is entirely unacceptable!!!!!!! *Updates: I looked at my receipt, and she added prescription lenses. She did exact opposite what I wanted. (If she did that, she normally should have asked for my insurance, right? She did not ask at all..) Anyway... I wanted non-prescription sunglasses, but I received prescription clear lenses instead. Speechless...

I used to love this place, but it now appears to be understaffed and poorly managed. A patient…read moreahead of me waited forty minutes to be seen. After waiting twenty-five minutes myself, I asked how much longer it would take and was told there was no estimate, so I left.

The exam was complete especially since we required non routine follow ups for on going issues…read more We had an issue with our insurance which they personally called me to resolve, showing their dedicaton to resolving complicated issues and customer service. If you need non-routine medical follow up or diagnosis, this is a good office to go to.

I bought a pair of sunglasses at another retailer and ended up needing a small repair which they…read morecouldn't fix. I was referred here and found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful. I was assisted right away and it didn't take long to do the repair. My boyfriend had his glasses slightly adjusted as well and when we asked for the charge there was none. I thought it was great customer service! They certainly could have charged as, seeing as how we didn't purchase anything. Definite way to keep and earn business!

Dr. Matini is the best, but based solely on the service team I will go elsewhere (to a shop not…read moreowned by the Voorthuis family) to purchase my eyeglasses. It's blatantly clear they don't value their customers over their gigantic profit margins.

Extremely nearsighted since early childhood and therefore legally blind without corrective lenses,…read moreat age 66 thanks to Dr. Howard Weiss I can without corrective lenses of any kind see better than 20/20 at far distances and read up close. Awake during the 15-minute procedure with only numbing eyedrops and no sedation, I experienced no discomfort of any kind. I needed no pre-operative clearance from my primary care provider and no escort to or from the surgery. I also have much more confidence navigating the hazardous outside world in DC and hope for continued independence as I age thanks to Dr. Weiss. Of great importance to me, Dr. Weiss enabled me to enjoy detail and clarity in the natural world better than ever before. His expertise in ophthalmology, cataract/refractive surgery, and glaucoma care is stellar. Equally valued is his warm, kind, patient, and cheerful personality. My only negative in this rating is that I cannot give him ten stars! Dr. Peter Muehrer

Dr. Howard Weiss is an exceptional opthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma and cataracts. He…read moretook all the time I needed to ask questions. He was very kind and caring

Large operation. But excellent care. I have one main doctor, Dr Schwartz but have seen another…read morerecently who was also excellent. And my wife as also seen two different eye doctors over the years. And we have never had a bad experience. The front desk is polite and attentive.

From the owner: Washington Eye Doctors is an independent eye care practice serving patients and their families in…read moreChevy Chase, MD. Their experienced staff of eye doctors and opticians provide thorough eye exams using advanced technology, offer prescription updates, a vast selection of eyewear, and precise eyeglasses or contact lenses fittings. They also specialize in dry eye disease treatment and myopia management. Schedule an appointment with Washington Eye Doctors for personable and professional eye doctors you can trust.

Went to these folks for a few years because they were covered by my insurance. Turns out I would…read morehave paid less for contacts if I hadn't used my insurance. I've had to go back multiple times to get copies of prescriptions for glasses and contacts and every single time they have given me the WRONG one. Now they don't even have a live person answering phones. And after you get there you'll find out they are going to charge you $39 for a retinal image even if that has nothing to do with your issue. I'm switching insurance and not going back.

The two stars are for the actual optometrist. She was nice and my exam went fine. The shop is fine…read more Nothing special. Not a huge selection of designer glasses. Your typical cookie cutter optometry place. You're going to pay full retail price for designer frames and maybe get a deal on the lenses. I'll probably stick to just replacing the lenses in my frames I already have. I'd say 1.5 stars for the glasses people. I ordered a pair of glasses and lenses a few weeks ago. I called 2 days ago and was told I'd be given a call back for an update. Well that didn't happen. So today I call. She takes my name and says, "let me check for you". Aaaaaand there goes 20mins on hold. Should've hung up earlier, but I wanted to see if I could make it from 495 to Shirlington without an answer. After a few minutes, I would've been completely okay with: "they aren't ready yet". But nope. Nothing.

I came here to get lenses for a new frame I got abroad. Would say they're pretty friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about lenses; they even let me try out a basic lens option for my first time since I've never tried it before. Pretty fast and straightforward with the info. The dog is cute too! Will say service can be delayed/interrupted though if there are multiple customers in the store.

Awesome!! Service was great the whole time. It's essentially a party in the front room. Trying on…read morefun frames, dancing to music, playing fetch with the owner's puppy. Dr. Goldberg was knowledgable and friendly. Their selection of frames was immaculate which is so dangerous for me. They didn't push me into anything though and advised well, based on my style and what I was liking and disliking.