I went here back in January. The place was clean and had a good vibe. The doctor gave me a new…read moreprescription that seemed very different from my previous one. I got new glasses and had a really hard time wearing them. I had bad headaches and my eyes felt very strained wearing them. I stopped wearing them and went back to my old glasses. I went to a different place last week and learned that my eyes hadn't changed; the prescription from Providence Optical was completely wrong. I'll never be back.

Great spot to get an eye exam and buy contacts and lenses. Right downtown so street parking can be…read morea little tough sometimes but there are garages nearby. And they seem to take lots of insurance and make it all very easy. I've seen two optometrists and they were both great. They really make sure you get the right contacts. I had to go back a bunch of times to find ones that worked for me. The selection of glasses are great. They have cheapo ones, pricey ones, and most importantly to me, lots of good ones in the middle.

I'm assuming the girl that helped me was the manager. She was awesome and deserves a raise. She was…read moreso helpful and remembered my name for my online pickup. She also helped me find another pair I was looking for. Super friendly and great customer service!

Oakley has slowly become a luxury brand after starting as a sporting brand. The quality of the…read moreitems at Oakley are excellent and the service at the store is impecable. I went to check on the sunglasses but I really did not find anything that I really liked. They also have a large selection of clothing and accessories for the fashion conscious.

Great store, run by a great person! Great selection of eyewear and clothing, the accessories are on…read morepoint! I recommend this store to anyone in need of some really sick new shades! Huge selection of unique style sunglasses for adults and kids as well. The quality is up there because they believe in their customers and customers will always go where the perfect product is. Oakley is probably one of my favorite brands and I look forward to future purchases from this store! Keep up the stoke!!!!!

We entered the LensCrafters store at PVD mall and were greeted with big smiles from Sophia And…read moreElena. The store is well lite and spotless. Both Sophia and Elena were so helpful, and spent lots of time on both of us to make us happy. We purchased 4 sets of glasses, and were told all will be ready real quick in one week. Love that speed. Wahooooooo to LensCrafters in PRV

I had purchased a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses and three months later one of the lenses popped out,…read moreI went back to get them fixed, and when the woman saw me take the glasses out she rudely told me they no longer carried that brand, I tried to explain that I had only recently purchased them and they were under warranty, she loudly and even more rudely said that they no longer carried Maui Jims and I should leave. Well, I have a warranty with Lenscrafters, but I sure wasn't going to do any further business with them, and left, the woman with whom I had initially made contact with just stood by silently horrified by the way her colleague was acting, I apologized to her and left the store.

Great experience at College Hill Eye and Optical today. I wasn't sure what to expect for my first…read moreever eye exam, but the staff was attentive and made me feel comfortable right away. Scheduling online was quick and easy, as was the check-in and appointment. Dr. Isik was a great mix of knowledgeable and approachable. Glasses selection was impressive too! Will be back for my regular eye exams.

I had a wonderful experience with College Hill Eye & Optical. Front desk staff was friendly and…read moreattentive, and the optician was knowledgable, friendly, and fixed my loose glasses (even though I did not buy them through College Hill Eye & Optical). Dr. Isik was efficient yet thorough and very approachable. While I didn't purchase new frames, they have a big selection of premium/luxe options. Definitely recommend this practice for anyone needing a new eye doctor.

This cute little store on Westminster street has a lot of fun things for the house, for yourself or…read morefor the woman in your life. Modern Love, opened in 2010 as a sleek, modern lifestyle store with a gorgeous selection of costume jewelry and accessories for home or for a gift. They lines such as Herschel, Brixton, Fjallraven, Paddywax, Crow Canyon Home, Mosser Glass and much more. Every time I walk in, I find the staff very welcoming and helpful. Their customer service is very on pointe and they also provide complimentary gift wrapping for all your purchased gifts and treasures. This last time, I was browsing around for some soy candles and their selection is large. Many types of scents can be smelled, I found the one I was looking for. The store is super dog-friendly. Visit, so you can grab a soy candle, some fun earrings, some dresses for the special lady, some fun books, quality hats or a durable and fashionable Herschel backpack.

What a fun little store! We stumbled upon this shop after dinner while walking downtown providence…read more One side of the store is filled with home decor and jewelry and the other side has clothing, sunglasses, hats, etc. You can easily spend over an hour here. My niece, sister and I bought some jewelry, they had quite the selection. They be staff was also kind and helpful. I will definitely be back.

Great local store ! Fun unique item, support downtown shopping instead of big box stores!read more

Still one of my favorite places to check out in the downtown area. They now have a great selection…read moreof fun reusable tote bags in cool colors and designs. A reliable stop for a gift for a foodie or someone who enjoys trendy clothes, accessories and gourmand items.

Love the selection of earrings!!! There were so many I couldn't decide. Ready to go backread more

I purchased a paddleboard at The Kayak Centre 4 years ago. My experience then (and a few other…read moretimes since then for smaller purchases), was so great that even though I've moved to Cape Cod (1.5 hour drive away), when I was in the market for a kayak, I came back to The Kayak Centre. I called ahead and got excellent information and recommendations, and as I requested, they had the boats I wanted to try available when I came to check them out a couple of days later. I checked the boats out in the store and then did the in-water demo to try one of them out. You do have to pay for this, but I guess it makes sense as a bit of insurance in case you scratch or damage the boat and then don't end up buying it. And if you do buy the boat, they apply it to your total, so if you're serious about making a purchase, it's low-risk. I then looked at several accessories (new paddle, PFD, paddle float, skirt, roof rack, etc) and got a lot of great advice and information. They installed the roof rack I purchased and taught me tips on how to load and unload the boat on my own. Before this trip, I did shop around for a kayak and the attention and service I received at The Kayak Centre - from owner to seasoned employee to new employee to the waterfront staff to the installation guy, the service was amazing. They don't work on commission and are actual paddlers themselves, so you get real information and they customize the tips based on you personally. There were a few accessories that I was unsure about that they actually talked me out of buying. I could not be happier with my purchase and the service I received! I went into the store on a Friday afternoon in June and there was a steady flow of other customers, but I never felt like the staff was too busy or were rushing me. If you have as many questions as I did, I'd recommend avoiding the weekends, especially in the summer, because I'd bet they are really busy!

Lovely spot to kayak! Super friendly staff and brand new equipment! The area can be a little busy…read morewith boat traffic but still so fun!

The LASIK Vision institute did my LASIK surgery a week ago. Dr. Varr and the entire team made the…read moreentire process so easy. I had terrible eyesight before the surgery and I have a neuromuscular disorder that can cause double vision. We decided to correct both eyes for distance rather than one for distance and one for reading due to my risk factors with double vision. I will continue to need reading glasses but in the week since the surgery, I have 20/20 vision for distance and I am beyond pleased with the result. I see better now than I have since 4th grade. The procedure itself was fast and relatively easy - I didn't love the procedure but Dr. Varr counted down each step of the way and it was fast. I do have greater light sensitivity but that should eventually fade. Overall, I would do it again in a heartbeat. Great staff, good experience (I can't say great since I don't think anyone, including me, truly enjoys having their eyeball operated on), and exceptional eyesight. Do yourself a favor and get LASIK at the LASIK Vision Institute.

Folks, do your research before going to this place. I wish I had. This business is not BBB…read moreaccredited and it's not surprising why after my experience with them and after reading the BBB complaints. I had a disappointing and truly weird experience with this LASIK provider. The staff used high-pressure sales tactics, pushed a credit card I wasn't comfortable with, were wildly disorganized, and were unclear about scheduling and payment plans. The day of my surgery, they claimed I needed another eye exam--despite already having one during my initial consultation. They got me confused with another patient and the woman who worked there seemed like she was confused about everything happening around her. Wasn't feeling super confident at this point but I was already there and prepped. A minute before my surgery they suddenly decided I was no longer a LASIK candidate because of some major issue with my eye they doesn't seem to exist according my actual eye doctor and they didn't appear to see during my eye exam during the consultation. Weird? They recommended a different more expensive procedure instead. That was the final straw. I walked out and requested a refund for the deposit I already provided them. The overall experience was disorganized and sales-driven rather than patient-focused. I'm glad all of that happened actually because I didn't bother to look them up on BBB until after all this happened. Had I seen the BBB complaints before hand I would never have proceeded on the first place.