Never the most fun, but definitely a necessity, is to get our eyes checked each year (also a must…read moreto order contacts). At the 90th minute I found this office and made an appointment before I left Charlottesville for the summer. The office was super accommodating and helpful throughout my process. What really made this place deserve 5 stars is what happened almost a year after. I was in Mexico City for some time and realized I could take advantage of the cheap prescription sunglasses there. With only a few days left, I called the office back in the states to get my prescription. Eventually the phone was picked up and I was told that they are not in the location I had my exam at and asked if I can wait until the next day. Since I couldn't, they had someone stop by the office to take a picture of my prescription to send it to me. This isn't something every office would do for you and for that I am forever grateful. Highly recommended.

LOVE THIS EYE DOCTOR Affordable even WITHOUT INSURANCE…read more The receptionist is more like his assistant she knows a lot, and clearly explains how to put contacts in if needed. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Best eye doctors office in Charlottesville. Wonderful price for a top notch exam. I have had an…read moreexam with every Dr in the practice with in the last few years and I was never dissatisfied with any of them. The technicians are wonderful and very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this practice.

Quick, easy, and friendly. The staff was wonderful as was Dr. Basic. I arrived early and was seen…read moreearly, went through the exam with no issues, got my prescription in hand, and now I can see just fine. Very reasonably priced. I will return!

Dr. Fripps is great! I found her practice last year in searching reviews of course, and even better…read morethat it was close by and convenient. It's always very easy to schedule appointments and you can literally take a visit on a lunch break, as she is efficient and honors appointment times. So much respect for doctors and practices that try their best to stay on time and respect your time as well. All of the staff are friendly, they do a great job explaining what to expect, and it's no frills billing that you pay during your appointment time. Aside from my routine eye exams, Dr. Fripps has excellent chair side manner and holds space for you to address any questions or concerns you may have with your eyes. Then not only does she make recommendations, but also tries to give 2-3 recommendations in varying price points and locations (online vs retail) for whatever budget you may be hoping to stay within. This is one of those places you almost wish you visit more than once a year or so, but it's a welcoming practice and she remembers little details about you even though visits are infrequent. Highly recommend!

Dr. Mia Fripps is committed to outstanding customer care, ensuring thorough exams and asking…read moreinsightful questions. She takes the time to discuss your overall health and how your habits impact your eyes. During my visit, she emphasized the importance of staying hydrated and suggested allergy eye drops, which have significantly improved my eye comfort--I no longer experience the tiredness or dryness I used to. The entire staff at her office is equally attentive. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I highly recommend her practice!

This place! The story continues. I came back later because I actually found a typo in my…read moreprescription-- my astigmatism was corrected in the wrong direction. Something I didn't notice most of the time but there were certain visual situations where I thought my eyes must be going really bad..... and when I came in they did recheck, confirmed the typo, and remade my glasses. But it was weird. And I felt like they regarded me with suspicion and side-eye the whole time and only begrudgingly admitted their mistake. And they talked down to me like it was my fault and told me it really would only make a minor difference, and my vision would get worse anyway!!! It still chaps my ass months later. I really wanted to love this practice. But I'm probably not going back.

Vision tech and Dr Davis and her staff continue to give wonderful service and excellent medical…read morecare. Today I had an emergency and they were able to fit me in this morning. I've been to other ophthalmologist in this area and receive better examinations and care and I got from any of them. Happy 50 years and many more.

Fixed broken frame and cleaned old lenses for $10. Now my backups as I have new glasses from…read moreWalmart affiliated eye care optometrist doctor. Not accepting new patients for now.

Time for my husband's annual eye exam with Dr. Workman, which had been scheduled a year ago during…read morehis initial appointment. As before, he had the basic appointment to check his vision (and the power of his eyeglasses), as well as having photos of the eye to check for eye diseases. It turns out that our insurance was better than previously reported here -- covering the main exam (less co-pay) but not the photos. We recommend this practice.

It has been a long time since I have found a GOOD optometrist…read more Dr. Katherine Klopfer is thorough, she listens to concerns, and genuinely cares about her patients. I live near Gordonsville and the drive was worth the distance. John is the office manager/optical assistant and he is equally concerned about the patients.

I have been going there for about three years now and it is always a pleasant experience. You won't…read morefind better service anywhere! Offie Sheard III

My first impression was how beautiful the outside and inside of the office is. My husband went…read morethere for a cataract surgery diagnosis. The office staff, techs, and doctor were very kind and informative. I made myself an appointment there today.

My daughter needed new frames immediately - she is totally dependent on her glasses. We found…read moreSouthside Eye online and hoped for the best. Within an hour of arriving at Southside, she had new frames with her complicated lenses fitted in the frames. The staff was friendly and helpful in a time of high anxiety and stress. THANK YOU to the whole team at Southside for taking care of her and turning this situation into a solution-oriented team effort. We will DEFINITELY be back for eye care and frames again soon!

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Elias and staff. Very friendly, yet professional. This…read moreis a far more thorough eye exam than you would receive in one of those places "in the mall," yet about the same price.

Dr.Elias is easily the best Optometrists in Culpeper, VA. He cares about his patients and takes…read morethe time to get to know us as individuals. I had considered having LASIK for a few years, but it wasn't until Dr. Elias made the recommendation and told me that he would be handling some pre-op and post-op care that I was sold. I trust Dr. Elias because he is an honest man and a great eye doctor. I would personally recommend Dr. Elias to anyone looking for Optometrists in and around the Culpeper area.