Okay, how much do I love Wink? SO much so that this is the first non-restaurant establishment that I've ever reviewed. Last year after having a less than stellar experience at MyEyeDr on Rockville Pike, I decided to shop around before I spent my hard-earned FSA. After narrowing my selections down to two local optometry digs, I noted that Wink's website had a link to request an appointment online. Being busy with school, work, and baby, the online appointment request won me over by a landslide. I emailed around 3:45-4PM. At 4:25PM, I received a phone call from the ever-vibrant Amy, who scheduled me at my request for a same-day appointment at 5:30 with Dr. Cohn.
I arrived in the shopping center where Wink is located. It's in a tucked away location near the new Harris Teeter and Lifetime Fitness off of Seven Locks Rd. There's also a Walgreen's, Starbuck's, and Amici Miei (MMMmm)...
As soon as I walked in, I made a beeline for the display glasses since there were some people paying at the front. As soon as she was free, Amy greeted me warmly and I filled out the usual paperwork. While my insurance was being verified, I tried on a few pairs of glasses.
Then I met the wonderful Dr. Cohn who looks like a Barbie... an Optometrist Barbie. I felt at ease with her big smile and sweet disposition. I described my hellacious experience at MyEyeDr, and voiced my concerns about having too weak of a prescription. My vision has always been significantly worse in my right eye, and I was afraid that I would have to get a monocle. Dr. Cohn listened and answered any questions I had about having contact lenses for my astigmatism, laser correction, and prescription sunglasses. I was impressed with how high-tech everything at Wink was compared to MyEyeDr. Best of all, there wasn't that annoying machine that blows puffs of air into your eyeball.
They had a green laser machine that photographs the inside of your eyeball which costs $40, but since I had FSA covering it, I didn't really mind the additional cost. Peace of mind knowing I had healthy eyeballs was worth it.
After the speedy and thorough eye exam, Dr. Cohn stayed with me and helped me pick out frames instead of handing me off to someone else. I told her the more color, the better. She opened drawers and sorted through which ones might strike my fancy. The selection at Wink is outstanding, and they have frames that I've never seen in any of the eyeglasses display windows that I walk by at the mall or when I'm out shopping. Everytime I tried a new pair on, she would look and give me her opinion. When we had picked out our three favorites, Dr. Cohn asked Amy and another doctor for their opinions. We decided on a royal blue plastic and red titanium pair by Jean LaFont.
The total would have been over $1300 without insurance. I ended up paying just under $500, and I would pay it again despite the fact that MyEyeDr only ran me $275. If you have a bunch of money left in your FSA that you will lose anyway if you don't spend it, I strongly recommend Wink Eyecare Boutique. Going to Wink was not just crossing something off the To-Do List, it was a FUN experience. While I paid, Amy even offered to clean my old grimy, embarrassingly-smudged scratched glasses that I had on. I left the place feeling great, and excited to get my glasses.
On Saturday, Amy contacted me letting me know that my glasses were in. It is now three days later and I've received a ton of compliments on my awesome frames. The best part of this whole experience is knowing that I won't have to look any further for an optometry place that I trust! I've already referred a friend today :) Thank you Amy! Thank you Dr. Cohn! Thank you WINK! read more