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- Good value for the price
- Quick turnaround for glasses
- Wide selection of eyewear options
- Poor customer service at times
- Quality issues with some products
- Long wait times for appointments
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Reviewed Sept. 18, 2026
I had dealt with Visionworks in Southwest Plaza for many years, but this was the worst experience ever. The bearded person at the desk didn’t even want to take the time to check my insurance. Suggested I go to LensCrafters instead.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2026
Visionworks 100 Market St., Louisville, KY optometrist was overworked. He did not even do a correct eye exam for a pair of new glasses, but was trying get me to do glaucoma surgery, which is a good suggestion for the future but not a new pair of glasses. The staff was walking around and not very helpful at all.
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Reviewed Sept. 14, 2026
I'm not sure why I keep giving Visionworks second chances, but here we go again, feeling burned one more time. The reason I give them a chance is that they called me to do my yearly eye exam, so I decided today was a great day to do so because it is my day off. When I made the appointment, I indicated that I wanted to do my eye exam and order contact lenses too. When I came in and signed the paperwork, I even noted that I wanted to do both. The assistant conducted the normal routine, and the incompetent doctor called me in quickly to do the eye exam. I felt rushed and disconnected from the doctor; it was weird. I should have left at that moment, but I thought maybe that's just how she is.
Then the assistant told me to go look for my frame while they would call me for my contact lenses. They never did. At that point, I was undecided about which frame I wanted. I was going to come back because I felt I needed more time, so I asked the female associate at the front of the store for my RX paperwork. I even explained that I needed more time to think about my frame because I was truly undecided. I wasn't sure why she was being so rude; she folded my RX paperwork in a rude manner and handed it to me. At that point, I didn't want her to help me with my frame, but for some reason, I decided to keep looking because I was undecided.
For crying out loud, I'm going to wear the glasses for a year; I need to think about it. She left, I guess for her break, and the male associate was there alone. In that moment, I found the right frame, or so I thought. He proceeded to fit the frame and all that jazz, and I reminded him, "Hey, I also want to order the contact lenses too." He told me the incompetent doctor didn't handle the contact lenses RX, only the frame RX. He said to just wait 20 more minutes; she would come back from her break, and we could sort everything out.
So I decided to wait; after all, I had been there for a while, so why not? When the doctor came back, the guy even spoke to her and told me the doctor was fixing the issue. I guess it was his turn to go on break, and the rude associate returned from her break and didn’t even know what had unfolded. The assistant went back and forth with me about the contact lenses RX since the incompetent doctor wouldn’t come out and explain the situation to my face, perhaps because she knew she messed up and didn’t want to face her mistake. The rude associate was talking to me at a thousand miles an hour and not letting me speak. That’s when I decided to ask, "Can I get my contact lenses RX? I am leaving. I can't do this with her."
She didn’t want to give it to me. I asked why not; you gave me the frame RX, so why not the contact lenses RX? She was so condescending towards me. That's when I said, "Okay, give me my $109 back. I'm taking my business elsewhere." She was telling the assistant not to let me take the paperwork and to document everything. I told the assistant I wanted documentation of the refund, and I gave her the useless RX back. Trust me, with how everything unfolded, you think I'm going to trust that RX paper? I want to go to a whole different doctor and start over again because we are talking about my eyes, not some cute little shirt. If that’s how I’m going to be treated, I don’t want to give my hard-earned money to Visionworks. Proceed with caution when it comes to these people because they will try to scam you and not give you what you paid for. And I want to give a huge thanks to the rude associate for making me change my mind in the end.

Reviewed Sept. 11, 2026
Eye exam was good, the manager appears to secretly detest people and is beyond fake. The rest of the customer service help appear to just be going through the motions. I had to call to see if my glasses had come in. They said communication lines must have been crossed because they had the wrong phone number, but I had tried to check with their automated system and I wasn't even entered into the system, so they had completely lied to me.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2026
I went. I gave them my prescription. They made my glasses with a different prescription and I took the glasses back. They said they did the glasses again. They didn't. They gave me the same glasses. Never made it again and when I complained they said I was confused. I ask for my money back. I call corporation. I got one call. They made me go all the way back to the store in Sanford just to tell me again I was wrong. I could not see anything with the glasses they made so my glasses cost me $399 cash and the rest on my insurance. I could not believe what they did to me. I had to wait 3 months to make another glasses because I didn't have that money.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2026
Worse customer service ever - first AI cannot help you then customer service puts you on hold for 20 min and refuse to transfer you to your local store and will not give you a number for the store that is handling your eye care. Walmart is way more professional and efficient and in person.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2026
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent experience at the Visionworks location in Frederick, Maryland. During my appointment, I observed staff members a male and a female standing around and engaging in conversations that appeared unprofessional. In particular, I witnessed an employee and another staff member making negative comments about customers who entered the store. This behavior was disappointing and did not reflect the level of customer service I expected. The experience left me with a negative impression of the company and has influenced my decision not to return as a customer. I hope this matter will be addressed to ensure future customers are treated with respect and courtesy.

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2026
I made an appointment yesterday after making sure and asking numerous times about my Insurance, I also called my Insurance Company yesterday to verify all was good to go. I get to the office today and go through my 2 minute literally 2 minute exam then I was told, "Oh we can’t bill like that if your vision insurance is with your health insurance." Wasted 2 hours of my afternoon I will never get back.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2026
I visit the 4153 Lavista Road, Ste C, Tucker, Georgia 30084 on 5/1/2026, 5/18/2026, 5/29/2026 and 6/10/2026 for several different eye exams with different doctors. Experiencing problems with incorrect prescriptions requiring three different remakes and obtaining the same glasses with the same issue (unable to see computer screen). I have to put on a previous pair of glasses that I received a few years ago to see computer screen and perform my job functions. The current prescription is used for driving. It is very inconvenient and frustrating to have to travel many times to the office for them to give me the same prescription and having to switch eyeglasses to drive and perform daily work tasks.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2026
Worst eye doctors and office around. Absolutely useless. Had a family member go to Visionworks for an appt. We provided all the correct insurance information but were not able to be seen. We received the email a few days before the appt to fill out for insurance verification and received no calls, emails or notifications that there was a problem.
We provided pics of the insurance card and all insurance information. First they said they found the insurance under some other insurance company. I said no that is not the correct information. Then they said they found the correct information but they were not in network. This is not true because I already verified the location with the insurance company before the appt and I called the insurance again when we arrived for the appt. The insurance said visionworks is in network. I told Travis at visionworks this. He said well he could not verify it so we could not be seen. I said then you need to call the number on the card that is for providers. Travis said he was not able to do this. I said no that is your job. We are providing the insurance information and it is your job to verify. We have done our part.
He said he needed some sort of authorization number. I said if I call and get this authorization number for you, can we still be seen. He said no they are booked up the rest of the day and the week. I know it is their job to call and verify the insurance if they are unable to find it in the system they use because I have worked in insurance. Seems like any time any of us go to vision works there is an issue or the glasses are wrong or they are rushing us out the door. We will not be returning there. This is the location inside the Independence Center. Worst place ever. Unhelpful every step of the way. Would NEVER recommend this location.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2026
I have used Visionworks for years, many prescription/glasses. If corporate is fine with this operation, good, if not, monitor your locations, and personnel including doctors. Quality control is not my job, my job is being a customer/patient, and I will do my job at another business. If this company is failing, I would hope it occurs rapidly so customers do not have these experiences.

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2026
What's the point of being in business, when your customer service is anemic and pushes away potential customers, I wonder. I arrived at Visionworks in Calumet City IL, on Monday to pick up a bottle of gel lens cleaner. A customer was with the one person I saw working there. I waited for a while, then asked was anybody else working there, and she said no. I put back the bottle and left.
The next day, I was shopping nearby, so I stopped in again. This time there was an older couple with the same employee from the day before. They were already in a conversation. The couple was asking her questions about insurance, to which the employee could not answer, even saying she did not know. The couple starting thinking, looking at each other, saying nothing, with the employee staring up at them. So during the lapse in conversation, I asked if she could ring me up, and said I could pay cash. She said no, she was helping these customers.
The fact is, she was not helping them. They weren't buying anything, and she had said she did not have any answers to their insurance question. This seems like a severe lack of training to me. The employee was a young woman, maybe age 20, who likely was not trained, and didn't care! Just there to get a paycheck. There also seems to be only one person working in that store at any time. No wonder they have bad customer service reviews!!!
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2026
I am always anxious when going to the eye Dr due to terrible eye sight. The Dr's really try to figure the correct prescription for me even if it takes a few times. Audrey I think is the office manager is very nice and professional. I can see why she is the manager. Her customer service is exceptional! She makes me feel at ease even when trying a few pairs of contacts.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2026
Visionworks has an awesome selection of frames and awesome opticians at least the ones in McAllen Texas. I have problem with the corporation not having ENOUGH OPTICIANS which makes the situation unbalanced and unstable. I purchase some PRADA frames with transition, progressive lenses, polycarbonate reflective lenses. Paid a pretty arm and a leg (1300.00). I don’t seem to understand why there are not enough employees working in the Visionworks in McAllen Texas and is this the same for all there facilities? This company would be making a lot more money if they had more workers.
There is also a doctor next door which makes it convenient to go next door although a lot of people go to Eyemart because you go in and out with them having 7 opticians and Visionworks 2 opticians and not having to wait an hour to be HELPED. Come on Visionworks. Hire more opticians and you wouldn’t have individuals writing these reviews. You have been in business for ages and more competition around means you have to go with the flow.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2026
Thankful to ** and ** for their help to choose our glasses and for their suggestions. They were very helpful giving us correct advice for our selection of glasses and sunglasses at Visionworks 8020 Park Ln ste 115A Dallas TX 75231.

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2026
Very disappointing experience with no regard for guest experience. Had major issue with my prescription since first day and had to get my glasses redone but was still having issues and called scheduled a follow up and got a call to confirm my appointment and when I showed up for my appointment sacrificing my work time they tell me I am over my 90 days grace period by a few days and doctor won't see me unless I pay in full for a new exam and didn’t even bother to talk to me. I explained that I needed a follow and they called to confirm my appointment and no one bother to check until I am there. Associates couldn’t even get me a phone number to talk to a manager or something. Now I am stuck with a prescription that doesn’t work for me and I wasted time and money for nothing. Absolutely horrible way to treat anyone when you are in the health care business and someone well being and daily life is affect by your service.

Reviewed July 31, 2026
I arrived, on time, for my 12pm appointment. I was then told that the doctor was busy and I had other people ahead of me. This is totally unacceptable and should never happen. Instead of being inconvenienced, I plan on visiting a different place to get my glasses. I should never have to wait that far past my appointment time. Vision works will no longer get my business and I will make sure to post this disappointment on social media.
Reviewed July 30, 2026
If you have insurance or VSP, don't let them tell you about pictures. My $10 copay turned into $49. It left such a bad taste in my mouth. I paid and left, and I had acquired insurance just for vision. Place is awful.
Reviewed July 17, 2026
Unprofessional. Don't get orders out and lie to you when you ask about your order. Do not recommend them Norwich NY. The only thing that went well was my eye exam.
Reviewed July 13, 2026
I am a 66-year-old woman, and for the first time in my 40 years in this country, I went to this optical nightmare in Woodbridge. My ordeal began on March 17, when I was seen by Dr. Gor **; right at the start of the appointment, he made racist comments regarding our understanding of English because we are **. It was very painful and intimidating, yet I stayed to finish the consultation. When I was told to pick up the glasses—which were of horrible quality—as well as the second pair (which involved using my own Ray-Ban frames, as there was a "buy one, get the second pair free" promotion), I believed that by paying $308, I would truly receive a quality product and the offer advertised on the wall sign. The poor-quality glasses didn't work for me as invisible bifocals; they broke after two weeks, so I had to return for another exam (with a different doctor, of course).
I ordered a different model with the new prescription, but when I received them, I still couldn't read—though this time I could see things at a distance. I went back, and to my surprise, the manager, Adan—who was already familiar with my case—had been fired. I was then assisted by a ** supervisor named Anaia, who said she would help me; this led to yet another exam with another doctor. That makes five visits to this optical shop and three different doctors, yet I never received the extra pair of glasses. I advise you NOT to go to this optical shop; my emotional well-being has been disrupted, all because of a store that neither honors its commitments nor respects the patient.

Reviewed July 4, 2026
I had a very disappointing experience with Visionworks' customer service. From the moment I walked into the store, no one greeted or acknowledged us. It felt like I had to beg for someone's attention just to get assistance. Instead of making customers feel welcome, the staff seemed uninterested and inattentive. We came 15 mins early, and as soon as we got the front desk attention, he said that we will have to wait for our appointment time, which is understandable. Customer service should make people feel valued and respected, but unfortunately, that was not my experience. I hope Visionworks takes this feedback seriously and works on improving its customer service, communication, and overall customer experience. The only reason why we stay here is because of the Dr. **.
Reviewed June 23, 2026
Had an appointment for an eye exam today in which I was pleased with. However, the young lady at the front desk was not very friendly at all, very snappy and smart talking back to customers! It's unfortunate that the office in a small space in which the next customer can hear the transaction going on at the desk but to have this front desk person be a bit rude because a person's debit card didn't work the first time is ridiculous! It cost nothing to have empathy... never know what the next person is going through.. I don't care how much you may think you know your job! HAVE RESPECT FOR THE CUSTOMERS ALL THE TIME! I've been a customer of Visionworks for years and this particular young lady is TERRIBLE!
Reviewed June 23, 2026
My wife and I did a bogo on the frames. I came back multiple times asking for a review of the prescription and adjustments. Each time was an excuse and I left giving up on the glasses. They are unusable. Today I had my prescription retested at a real eye Dr... not a virtual remote test. I believe Visionworks are a low quality money driven business that does not have your best interest in mind. I recommend another business than Visionworks. I will never use them again.
Reviewed June 20, 2026
I will never use Visionworks again. I paid for top end lens and it took three different eye exams and three sets of different lens. There were continual mixup of orders , RXs, etc. My 100 days of return was almost up when I received my 3rd set. Now I realize why they off the 100 day return!!
Reviewed June 19, 2026
First, I need to repeat comments I have made before on the staff that runs the office on Colonial and Hiawassee, Orlando, Florida. Each employee at this office is all that any company needs. Polite, helpful, and knowledgeable. They each do their best to aid all clients.....but the Lab that provides them with service and products is truly making many mistakes. My biggest complaint is that I've already over exceeded my 100 days of service and my glasses are still not accurate. Actually, as I'm submitting this complaint, I still don't have glasses, which I paid in full 3 months ago. I've had to return at least 3 pairs. I do like complaining to the employees at the store, they do all they can to try and correct the problems. Some kind of research needs to be done regarding the labs that are filling the scripts. I will no longer use this company because of the products that are not accurate.
Reviewed June 16, 2026
Beware. They rotate the staff and will quote a price and then not put it in writing. Then when you return to work with another rep, you get a surprise on increase pricing. Since that is where I went due to insurance, I was forced. I had just my lenses replaced ($490). I gave them my $500 frame (new, never worn) to have them break it and not able to replace. I had to go to a different location due to brand selection to be given nothing for my inconvenience to have to drive another 45 minutes one way. They won't give an itemize receipt, just one price with codes, even though I requested it. They don't want you to know what you are paying for.
No apologies for my inconvenience or compensation for it. I had to take a lesser price frame and overcharged almost $100 for the same lenses I could have gotten at another vendor, as I called to confirm pricing from a company I had used for the same brand (Maui). On top of this the delay in getting my glasses, as I have no current glasses for my new script and leaving to travel.

Reviewed June 9, 2026
Totally disappointed with service attitude! I pay a lot of money for my glasses and when I come in for adjustment even after a year I do not want to hear: "Just so you know it is always possible when doing adjustment they could break (which I understand) and you will be responsible for repair." Oh no, I bought the glasses there, expensive and within less than two years. So if a tech is a little too aggressive with adjustment and glasses break, I am NOT paying for repair. Service tech did not have a welcoming attitude. I wish I would asked her name. All I know is she started in May. I have been coming to Visionworks for many years, though, I do plan on looking elsewhere.

Reviewed May 11, 2026
By far the most unprofessional place I have ever dealt with. Made a appointment. Waited 3 weeks for them to cancel on the day of the appointment. Then wanted me to wait another 3 weeks to get a new appointment. They canceled because I didn't answer my phone why I was at work. Place is a joke. I wouldn't recommend it to my worsted enemy. Don't waste your time because they will.
Reviewed May 3, 2026
I have Medicare. On 4/7/2026 I visited the store in Woodbridge NJ. Staff is amazing. Service is awesome. Why bad review? I had to pay 19.00$ for a Screen Retinal Photos. They said insurance doesn't pay after payment. They size me for glasses progressive lens scratch, insurance price was $389.00. No down payment. All upfront. Well I left and when to doctor GeiGer in Perth Amboy NJ on smith st same machine. That's how they get something payment. Well they size me for glasses and getting more price $120 down payment $40.00 so head to Perth amboy NJ on Smith ST.

Reviewed April 27, 2026
Updated on 05/20/2026: It’s been over a month and no glasses! They told me 2 weeks and now the delivery date is 6 weeks later than my exam.
Original Review: I arrived at my 10:20 appointment and spent over two hours at the Visionworks location. Several other individuals also had appointments scheduled for the same time. The staff seemed more focused on their iPads than on attending to my needs as a customer. There was no concern shown for my requirements. Furthermore, I received no explanation regarding my covered benefits, and the wait time for a new pair of glasses was an unacceptable two weeks.

Reviewed April 24, 2026
This was my first time as a a customer. I got there early like 830am. Appt was at te . The date was 03/26/2026. I was excited to see another eye doctor, after the previous one disrespected me. Well Tousif was very welcoming, he said go ahead and sign in cause I was about to wait. He was very friendly. Gave me tray to pick glasses on the wall before my exam. I picked them then my name was called. I went back for eye exam. I do have to see a eye specialist for cataract. I had my glasses on 4/10/26. I was more happy than you know. I cried to be able to see clearly again. I'm older. My eyes are different. I had only been wearing readers until I found a good doctor. When I put those glasses on everything was clear. Eyes are very important to all of us. So Thank you Tousif for making me feel at home. The staff was wonderfully that day, I know some days are harder than others.

Reviewed April 23, 2026
The eye doctor here at Visionworks on Route 22 is very, very nasty. She really doesn’t care about the patients at all.

Reviewed April 15, 2026
Very friendly staff. Wait time was minimal. Great value on my glasses and contact lenses.. I would definitely recommend!
Reviewed April 10, 2026
I went to Visionworks to get my lens put back in the frame. I was told the screw snapped and I needed new frames. I agreed then they said I needed to put them in the same frame which of course they no longer had. They then said I would need a complete work up including a new eye exam. I left. I went to walmart vision and they told me the screw had indeed only fell out. They put another screw in my frame, put some locktite on the screw, cleaned my glasses and put them in an eyeglass bag and did not charge me a nickel. Guess who has earned my business and who has tried to scam me. Vision Works are not to be trusted.

Reviewed March 24, 2026
Booked an appointment on the phone. Only to find out it was cancelled when I showed up for my appointment. Their response was they can book me another appointment. So I completely wasted my time. I will never go here again.

Reviewed March 20, 2026
Patty in Deland very rude. My glasses were measured incorrectly and all she was worried about was her cost of losing a $99 frame instead of fixing them. Very nasty, very defensive, very unprofessional manager.

Reviewed March 17, 2026
I went to get my little brother's glasses fixed and a lady named Michelle took 30 minutes just to screw back the glasses…and took an additional 10 minutes looking for the insurance information, which was provided to her, but still she kept stopping and asking and saying she couldn’t see it. It took me to point it out on her tablet, it was there. Horrible experience.
Reviewed March 12, 2026
Danielle helped me with the purchase of my new glasses, and she was extremely helpful and so far, it was a very easy process. I had my eyes dilated and the doctor was extremely friendly and very clear to understand what I was supposed to do when checking my eyes.

Reviewed Feb. 28, 2026
My family and I had an outstanding experience with Omoh during our recent purchase of prescription glasses at the Mall of Georgia. From start to finish, Omoh provided exceptional, professional service and made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. Omoh took the time to understand each of our needs, offered helpful recommendations, and ensured that every detail, from frame selection to lens options, was handled with expertise and care. The level of customer service went above and beyond our expectations, and we truly felt valued throughout the entire visit. We are extremely pleased with our glasses and grateful for the attentive support we received. Highly recommend working with Omoh for anyone needing quality eye care and an excellent customer experience!
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2026
The staff at vision works are very friendly incompetent. I feel that your AI experience is exhausting. I was told when I arrived that the gentleman who just left the desk had a ten forty five appointment and was still waiting. My appointment was for twelve fifteen which I arrived fifteen minutes early as requested. I was immediately taken in by a lovely gentleman who did my glaucoma test and a couple of other tests and then sent back to the waiting room. This was approximately 12:20p when I was sent back. I did not see the AI examiner until 2pm. I was left alone in the room to complete the exam.
During the examination, I noticed that my left eye was very blurry. I didn't know what to do so I just continued the exam. When someone finally returned to check on me. I mentioned the blurriness in the left lens. The person told me I probably hit it with my cheek. She looked at the lens and said yes, it is smudged and then realized it was on the opposite side away from me. I then sat and waited another twenty five minutes. Waiting for the actual doctor to come on the screen. He said he wanted to recheck some things because some things didn't make sense. He proceeded to redo a portion of my exam. Which proved that my left reading was not accurate The first time.
I understand there are staff shortages. However, I do not agree that a patient should be left alone for the exam. And during the doctor's visit. I had to go find someone to come back in so that I could proceed with the Reexamination, because the doctor wanted me to do that, and there was no one there to help me. I'm not sure that I will continue as a patient with your organization.
Visionworks author review by ConsumerAffairs Research Team
As an industry leader in eye care services and eye wear products, Visionworks has more than 650 stores in 41 different states, including the District of Columbia.
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Visionworks Company Information
- Company Name:
- Visionworks
- Year Founded:
- 1986
- Address:
- 175 E. Houston Street
- City:
- San Antonio
- State/Province:
- TX
- Postal Code:
- 78205
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.visionworks.com



