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About Visionworks

Pros
  • Good value for the price
  • Quick turnaround for glasses
  • Wide selection of eyewear options
Cons
  • Poor customer service at times
  • Quality issues with some products
  • Long wait times for appointments

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016

    Visionworks has a good selection of glasses. I went in the store for the buy one get one free special. But when I picked my glasses up, they are overpriced and no different than other places. When it came time to pay, my bill was over $600 for my first set of glasses and the frames were on clearance. I always bought my glasses from my eye doctor before and they were a lot less. I also had to go back several times before they were adjusted correctly - I couldn't read with them. Each person undid what the previous person did because it wasn't right (according to them).

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016

    They have a good quality frame for a reasonable price but lenses could improve. Also, takes at least a week for glasses to get delivered to the store. But they have plenty to choose from; staff gives good advice on what looks good on me. Had the new type of scratch-resistant coating; extra money for it. I didn't like the time it took to clean them; I used their glass cleaner. Lenses had scratches on them about 7-8 months after purchase; they replaced the lenses without problems with the old coating that I liked better in the past but they are already scratched up. Wonder if another place would have better quality lens coating.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2016

    I went to get glasses and they checked with the insurance company, then told me that for the pair of frames chosen, that the final cost, all inclusive was $260. I was there with my wife who heard the entire conversation. We agreed and scheduled the eye exam. The exam was fine (the optometrist was superb), and then it went downhill. They then told me that the cost was now over $100 more. I insisted that I was told by one of their staff the lower price. She found the paperwork and said, that yes, she quoted me that price, but now it was different (for the same frame and lenses). I asked why the change, and her response was that the staff member must have made a mistake. I paid for the eye exam and left. The store manager was rude and indifferent. Stay away from these people!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2016

    I went there for the first time a month ago and I was there waiting for 3 hours!!! Then! I have to come back twice because the new system was not working!!!! They charge my insurance and I paid $50.00 copay and I am still doesn't have my glasses!! I saw 2 different doctors which one said my prescription was done incorrect!!!! Really!!! The employees don't have no idea about anything there!!! I spoke with my insurance to cancel everything.

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    Reviewed Dec. 1, 2016

    Purchased Digital transition lenses. Lines started appearing in my lens so I took them back as it was, per Visionworks, a manufacturer defect in the lenses. Received my replacement and a couple months later, same thing. Well now I am over my warranty period by one month. Took my glasses back in and was told since my warranty was up I would have to purchase new lenses. After a little fuss I left my glasses with them for their manager to look at. I called about four business days later, as I had not received a callback. I was put on hold and after about fifteen minutes they hung up. I call right back and was hung up on again. I never raised my voice or expressed any frustration to this point.

    Third call was told manager was out for that day and they have not had a chance to look at them. The next day I called back and was told the manager was out for lunch and they would call me back when she returned. NOTHING!! Called the next day, manager was out for the day. Called the next day and was told the manager was on vacation for the week. I demanded resolution and was told since my warranty had expired I would have to buy new lenses. In my opinion, they are knowingly selling lenses with known defects. Keep in mind these are $700.00 lenses!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2016

    Visionworks at Westminster at Townmall has lost me and my family as customers. We were customers since 2014. We went yesterday afternoon to this place to buy a pair of glasses to my son (he also wears contacts for the same place). His appointment with the doctor was scheduled at 6:30pm. One hour later, still there, still waiting for the doctor. I dared to ask the store manager what's happening and his rude response was, "I don't know, this is a separate doctor's business, better no ask." Can you imagine? The doctor in the same store and it is not his business. Amazing. Then went to ask the doctor what's going on and ask for an estimate for how long do we have to wait (with two kids at 7:30pm, no dinner etc).

    Her response was the same, "I don't know, wait until we will be calling you." Nice. Completely unsatisfied with the responses and treat, I have asked for the copay that I have paid at the very beginning and said to the store manager that it was enough and tired of the unprofessional treat/car. He said in a rude way that if I don't like it, there is the door to leave. If this would be my business, I would have been fired him immediately. So, I would not recommend this place to anybody. Thanks for reading me.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2016

    Carolina Place Mall store called and was told they could do same day service. Went very next morning, drove 1/2 hour, only to be told I could have glasses in week. A problem with a machine. Told to go to another mall, not acceptable. Needed sunglasses ASAP. REALLY BAD EXPERIENCE.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2016

    Recently been for eye check up. Worst employee ever. Attitude issues, lack of knowledge. It's my first check up so was not aware of it so repeatedly asked them about the cost. They provided one information before check up then another. Total fraud. False scheme. Advertise one thing and inside it's another. Although Doctor was kind the lady working on front desk was worst ever met.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2016

    I just ordered my seventh pair of glasses from Visionworks. I live many miles from your store. However, on my first visit, seven years ago, I met Ruby at the Jacksonville, FL Regency store. I was so impressed with her, that I kept on coming back. She is a great customer representative who also knows her job. She explains things clearly and sells new stuff (like thindex - which I purchased). The first thing that I ask when I call, "is Ruby there?" As long as she is, I'll keep coming back! By the way, Dr. ** is great also.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2016

    On Nov 17 we ordered glasses from there so I called to see if glasses were ready... she put me on hold which was fine, then we were disconnected so I called back. I got this rude girl. I told her we were disconnected. I was calling about glasses. She quickly tells me "We are busy. You called at the wrong time." I could not believe how rude she was and then she told me my daughter glasses won't be ready until Nov 5, it takes 3 weeks for glasses to be ready. Never again will I go to Visionworks. Very bad experience.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2016

    Went to the Arnold MO store in August 2016. Ordered regular glasses with progressive lenses and a pair of sunglasses because of the BOGO offer. I had never been to Visionworks prior to this visit. No problems with the eye exam or picking out frames. Called and told my glasses were ready. When I put on the regular glasses, I had an immediate headache and my left eye felt like it was being pulled to the right. I took off the glasses and said something is wrong with the left lens. I was given a 15 minute lecture about not looking through just one eye when checking glasses. I was told to wait until the next morning, put them on, and wear them as long as possible. I was told to wear them for a couple of weeks to get used to them. I have had glasses with progressive lenses for over 10 years. The very first pair of progressive lenses I got only took a day to get used to. I also told this to the associate who then repeated that I should give them a couple weeks.

    I was unable to wear them after trying for a week. I returned and the same associate again tried to tell me to give them more time. A different associate asked to see the glasses. He asked me to put them on and close my right eye. I told him I already got the lecture about not just looking through one eye. He asked if I could return the next day and see the doctor. A different doctor would be there. The second doctor said she saw almost the same prescription for my right eye but "tweaked it". She also said she saw no astigmatism in my left eye so that prescription was completely different. When the glasses came in again, I was immediately able to clearly see and had no headache. The sunglasses also had to be redone. When those came in, the associate had a difficult time getting "the dots" off the lenses. She asked the original associate I had seen if the solution she was using was the right one to get the dots off.

    The original associate told her to go talk to the guy that works on lenses because he will be able to tell her what to use. I did tell this associate that this was my first visit to Visionworks and it would be my last. I drove 45 minutes one way to get to this store and had to make too many visits to get glasses with the correct prescription. I wish I had read reviews prior to my first visit. I went to Visionworks after my insurance rep suggesting I check with them to get another quote for prices to compare to Walmart prices that I had already checked. Visionworks was less expensive but it wasn't worth the aggravation and numerous trips to the store.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2016

    I used this place when it was ValueVision and never had the problems that I've had since Visionworks took over. To start, myself and both sons have to wear glasses. My first pair the side piece come out of frame, not the screw, wasn't offered ins on ANY of the first 3 we purchased. Both boys' pairs have had same problems, mind you we only had them a week! They put some kind of rubber rigging crap on them only for nose pieces (the metal) break, constantly something! So since Walmart will not accept my ins for the exam but will for glasses that's how I have to get my glasses now!

    As far as my boys, they have to have a replacement pair every few months bc of the crappy quality, if Walmart would take their ins we would all just go there. My frames and lenses at V.W. was $250 and fell apart in a week. Spent $146 at Walmart and had them add where they tint too and they're holding up better than the others ever did! I do not recommend Visionworks to anyone for anything!

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    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2016

    I bought a pair of prescription glasses and a pair of prescription sunglasses in late July. Since then, I have had to revisit this store five times due to the poor quality of both pairs of glasses. I bought every feature and upgrade available for both pairs in order to have what I thought would be the best glasses I'd ever had. The first time I had to come back was to have them readjusted. No problem. Second time, one of the lenses on my sunglasses had popped out without being dropped or otherwise damaged. Third time, one of the lenses on my glasses got scratched (despite the fact that I had bought scratch-resistant lenses). I seriously doubt they really do have the scratch-resistant feature though, as I have bought much cheaper lenses elsewhere without scratch-resistant lenses and they never even gotten a nick or the slightest scratch.

    Fourth time, I received back my newly replaced lens (left side) that had been scratched only to find that while the left side was being replaced, the right side mysteriously got scratched while out of my possession! Fifth time, the same lens popped out of my sunglasses again, and again without provocation. I can just wear them on my face while driving and they fall out! To go along with visit number five, the replaced left lens on my glasses had bent my frames so that the left side of the frames was no longer the original shape.

    Every single time I go into that establishment, I am treated as if I am more lowly than the employees there, as if I have sabotaged my glasses, and as if I ought to be ashamed for requiring that my glasses be repaired. I do not appreciate being treated thus, especially after spending more than half a grand for these pathetic glasses. When I came home, I realized that while the left lens was put back into the sunglasses' frames, the right lens had been partially popped out.

    Except for the unbelievable inconvenience and shoddy quality of these glasses and sunglasses, this saga might be funny. Not only am I never inclined to EVER take my business to Vision Works in the future, I am also highly motivated to tell everyone I meet to never patronize Vision Works either.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2016

    About 2 yrs. since I had any exam done by the staff at Visionworks. Their customer services was very poor. I came in for an eye exam and needed contact lenses. After a follow up I had ordered a 6 month's supply lenses which came out to be $84 and change, which take a few weeks to get them in. While waiting for my lenses I came in for a check up ordered by the doctor. Went home with another trial pairs to try out for a week then come back in for another check up. This time I came home with another trial pairs... got frustrated with the back and forth trip to the office. I stop coming in and went elsewhere for my eyes exam (do over)!

    Since I never picked up my ordered lenses, I called in and requested to have my money credited back to my visa. What I got was the manager is gone for the day and they can't help me. I stopped into the store few times they either can't find my prescription or manager not in and sent me home. Got so frustrated I decided to let it sit for awhile.

    Today I called and spoke with the manager for once (Jen) she said it's been 2 yrs... and kept repeating 2yrs... there's nothing she is going to do for me. There's no record and they don't keep record! I find that's very upsetting and disturbing. It's clearly a FRAUD! First of all that's my money. I should get it back. Doesn't matter 2 yrs or 20 yrs. It's paid for but not working out. They restocked my prescription. It's not like they tossed it out because it's rotten. Very upsetting!!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2016

    Visionworks IKEA blvd., Charlotte NC 0 stars. Receptionist ** has a terrible attitude. Not sure why she's working as the front point of contact in a business. She made my appointment on saturday, stated her company accepted my insurance, heritage vision, then today, Monday she states she cannot find my coverage. I called the insurance, they stated visionworks accepts the insurance. I advised her of this. She still stated, with the nastiest attitude they do not. Performed a google search and this particular business and address is listed first in my list of providers.

    Decided to take my business elsewhere. Called back to make a formal complaint, she stated the office manager is out until wednesday. Went back to see someone as this is unacceptable, took time out of my day to keep the appointment, the doctor, ** was no better than her associate!!! I do not see how this business is still in operation with terrible customer service!!! I will never refer anyone to this business!!! ** and **'s attitude were that of the stone ages!!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016

    In 2015, my husband had cataract surgery. Medicare will cover one pair of eyeglasses following cataract surgery. When we went to Visionworks in Wilmington, Delaware to get glasses for my husband, I asked about this benefit. I was told then they "were applying to become part of Medicare but as yet were not." So, since my husband needed new glasses post-surgery, we proceeded to purchase them ourselves.

    Today, September 2016, I received a call from this location reminding me it had been one year since my husband's last visit and it was time for new glasses. I asked about the Medicare benefit; I was told Visionworks is not participating. I said I would take my business elsewhere. All we hear today in the news is baby boomers aging and how we are driving the health care industry. Guess Visionworks does not want baby boomers to go to their stores at all and certainly not to get a benefit for eye glasses following surgery. So, if you are Medicare eligible and need this benefit, do not go to Visionworks.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2016

    4 years ago I went to Visionworks get my eye test & new glasses. Bought 2 pair (1 pair of glasses & 1 pair of sunglasses). Long story short I had a lot of problems with my glasses over the past 4 years but not out of my sunglasses. So now it's 4 yrs later I decided to go back to Visionworks for a new eye exams & new glasses. The eye doctors tells me that my prescription has changed a lot. So she checked the prescription in my glasses that I have been wearing for the past 4 yrs doesn't even match up to the the prescription she wrote me 4 yrs ago. We also found out that the computer states a totally different prescription. I do have all of the proof on paper in my hands. 3 weeks later I still don't have a new pair of glasses that I can see out of due to the manager at Visionworks Wolfchase is so rude, unfriendly, unhelpful. I have asked for the GM district manager to please give me a call back & have not received that call yet.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016

    I was shopping around over the phone and was lucky to reach William. He was extremely knowledgeable and very customer service oriented. Inside the store, William was even more impressive! William's knowledge is tremendous and he was extremely helpful to both my daughter and me. The frame selection is huge and there was no problem finding exactly what we wanted. My daughter required glasses quickly before heading back to college and William was able to provide an overnight turnaround for her two pairs. A huge thank you to William for his exceptional customer service and for taking the time to provide personalized education. I highly recommend this Visionworks location!!! Additionally, IF YOU ARE 55 OR OLDER, GO ON WEDNESDAY FOR THEIR HALF PRICE FOR SENIORS PROMOTION!!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

    I purchased two pairs of eyeglasses, reading and sunglasses. I was given two different delivery dates. The reading glasses were ready on time, while the sunglasses were not ready on due date. When I picked up the reading glasses, manager stated that due to weather conditions, sunglasses were not ready. When I called on the due date, a subordinate said that the sunglasses were not due to be ready for another week. I explained that I had the receipt which stated the delivery date was now. The associate's poor customer service was repulsive with her curt response. She vigorously disputed me and I hung up knowing I was right. I called back and the previous subordinate gave the call to a manager who explained that the glasses had to be returned due to an imperfection in the lens. Bottom line is that I did not believe either "canned excuse"! I will never purchase eyeglasses from Visionworks again. Store # 433.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    The representative Taylor, was very pleasant to work with and she did everything in her power to resolve the issue I was having with my new lenses. This review should not reflect negatively on her great customer service, rather on the quality of the lenses; (small green dots appear when there is light from a light bulb or when sunlight hits in certain angles. The lenses have been remade 3 times and the problem is still there). I have had other lenses made at visionworks and this had not occurred. My wife too, had her lenses made here and hers are fine. I am reluctant to take my lenses back in for a 4th time, as I have lost all confidence in the ability of Visionworks to correct the issue. Purchase was made under the BOGO program and they were the transition lenses. The cost was over $800.00. This will be the last time I will purchase lenses from Visionworks.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2016

    I will NEVER buy glasses from these quacks again. After one month lenses are totally full of scratches. Glasses cost over 400.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    I have seen many negative reviews for VisionWorks. However, I live in Naples FL and took in a prescription to be filled there. The sales associate spent a lot of time with me helping me pick out a frame that complimented my face. She even took pictures of me so I could how they looked in a photo. My progressive glasses came in within a week. I LOVE them and the service I received!

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    I purchased two sets of glasses BOGO. One of the frames was sunglasses. From the beginning the lenses would break away from the frame. I would bring them back to the store and they would fix them and then the same thing would happen again. This happened repeatedly. I requested these frames to be replaced - I had spent $600 for these frames. I wouldn't expect my frames to keep breaking. I wanted them to replace their defective product. They refused, they wanted to give me 50% off of new lenses and frames. There is nothing wrong with my lenses. All I wanted was new frames and they refused stating they don't make that frame anymore. New glasses would run me $400. They don't back their product even if defective. They just think they are offering some kind of great deal by offering 50% off. I will never go back. Nor would I recommend them to my peers. They just want to lure you in and not back their product.

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    Reviewed June 5, 2016

    Although I had a good eye exam at this place, I had a coupon for "buy one, get one" which was a big come-on. One pair ended up costing me $407! Then the lenses was to be ultra-thin and they were so thick! Yes they had a warranty and since I used my debit card it will be 7 to 10 days to get my money back! Well they wanted their money upfront of course so I trusted them until I got the glasses but they make me wait for my money? In this day and age with computers it should have been in my account in at least two days! I for one will never go back there to get glasses. Their $19 eye exam ended up $70!!! Stop lying to get us to come in and then pay more! After she told me my glasses were over $600 for one pair I told her, "No way." She gave me then a coupon for 40% off that brought it down to the $407! Cheap glasses?? I don't think so!

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    Reviewed May 13, 2016

    Purchased 2 pairs of progression eyewear from Visionworks. Picking out glasses was no problem. Girl was very helpful. When being measured by licensed optometrist, it was a very quick session. Received my 2 pairs a week later. Tried them on, advised optometrist that everything was very blurry and strong. He said to give it 2 weeks to adjust. After wearing them for 2 weeks at work and at home, I couldn't stand it anymore. Went back and complained. Optometrist took glasses, went into back and did something to it and asked to see how it was now. It was still horrible. He told me to go back to my doctor to see if prescription was wrong. Went to my Ophthalmologist again. Cost me another $20.00 copay to find out my prescription is accurate.

    Went back to Visionworks, a new female re-measured me and saw how off the lenses were! Took my 1 pair of glasses back and it took another week to receive the correct pair. Finally correct now. Then they took my 2nd pair to correct that took over 10 days to receive via UPS. I will not be going back there in the future. I do not recommend this company for glasses. Too bad, because the price was reasonable.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2016

    I see many negative reviews for Visionworks. I just had a great experience and wanted to pass it on. I went to Visionworks in Reno, Nevada and purchased four pairs of glasses, two progressive clear, one progressive polarized sunglass, and one progressive transition. When I got the glasses a couple days later I didn't like the frames that I had picked for the transition pair. I went back and they let me pick a different frame and only charged me for the difference in the frame. I also upgraded the lens to their Trivex HD and they gave me the same discount as I got on my fourth pair. That's great service. Both salespeople that I dealt with worked hard to ensure that I was satisfied. The glasses are great also.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2016

    We came in to the Hendersonville, TN office as a walk in. I called before I came to make sure it wouldn't be a problem around lunch time to come. They assured me it wouldn't be a problem. After waiting 1 1/2 hours for the exam with the office being pretty dead with only 2 customers in front of us I thought we would be done soon. Taken back to the exam room it was another 35-40 mins before seen. Then brought to the front to complete the process (we had the glasses picked out already). We then waited another 40 mins before that process began! We didn't leave until 3:30! Three hours for an eye exam and fitting. I'll never come back!!

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    Reviewed April 30, 2016

    I went to Visionworks to get new glasses and also needed an exam. When I went to pick up my glasses I could not see! They told me that I could have a new exam by a different Dr. The new Dr told me that the first Dr took out my astigmatism and he wasn't sure why (neither did I). After my exam, which was extremely fast I waited a couple of weeks for my new glasses and no one called to let me know they were ready. I finally called and was told, "They just came in today." When I went in to pick up my glasses, AGAIN I could not see, my vision was blurry.

    The district manager was there and told me that I should wear them for a week to see if my eyes adjusted to them. He also said, "I stand behind my Dr's." I gave it a week and could not even see the street signs. When I returned the glasses another manager was there I explained my situation. She took my glasses, said "I'm sorry" and walked away. I had to call my insurance company and explain to them what happened and that I had just lost my exam for the year. They called Visionworks and when the rep from my insurance company called me back he said he got nowhere with them. My insurance company gave me back my exam and my co-pay that I paid to Visionworks and advised me to stay away from that company. I would advise other people to do the same.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2016

    Last year I bought 2 pairs of glasses for about 700.00. One pair broke completely and they ordered a new pair. The other pair needed the earpiece to be attached to the glasses since it was loose. Here I am again a few months, stuck again with 2 pairs of glasses that are broke. I've had glasses from another place that lasted a long time - I could have thrown them across the wall and they wouldn't break. I had to use an old pair til I get my new ones from the place I had gone to before. So much for trying to save money at this store. I paid good money for the more expensive frames and they didn't last. I wouldn't recommend this store to anyone and have told a few people already about my experience. The only thing good I can say is the eye doctor was very friendly and the customer service was good.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2016

    I visited the 3586 Aramingo Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134. When I inquired about the 2 for 69. I was told that I couldn't purchase without a prescription & that the doctor has left for the day. I was told that couldn't purchase and that I need to make appointment. After reading the poster it stated nothing in writing that that denied me the right to purchase. I bought my glasses to the counter. I took them and wrote them down on a card and placed them in the draws. The supervisor told me that they booked for Sunday. I felt that I should've been able to buy them anyway on sale regardless, I shouldn't have to be seen by their doctor to purchase anything on sale.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    I purchased two pairs of glasses from the Dickson City, PA location in May 2015. In January small, strange spots appeared on the right lens. I washed my glasses with water and the spots were still there. Over time more and more spots appeared. I'd had this same thing happen with a pair of glasses from Eye Masters. The spots on the lens eventually started peeling, disrupting my vision. I had to have them replaced.

    A few days ago I took the glasses to Visionworks and showed the employee the spots. The first employee who looked at them said, "That's not supposed to happen." Then a woman came over and looked at them. First thing she did was try to blame it on how I cleaned them or sprays I use around the house. Funny if that was the case it wouldn't be on both lenses. Also, since it was more than 60 days she said they "Couldn't justify" doing anything about it. Maybe replace it for 25% off. They sell poor quality made lens and it's my fault? I will not buy anything from this location again or from Visionworks and I caution anyone else.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2016

    I went for my first eye exam and the clerk made me because she had locked her keys inside her car and she had to call someone to come and unlock her car. When she finally did my exam, I had no confidence in her. She seemed confused about what she was doing. When the doctor performed the exam, he was unfriendly and hardly spoke to me. I had to ask 100 questions. Nothing was explained to me. When I picked up the glasses and went to work, the prescription was wrong. I couldn't see my computer. I returned the glasses and picked up another pair the next week with different lenses. They were also wrong. I could not see with them at all. Then, they told me I needed bifocals. I agreed. After all, the first two were wrong. After picking up the bifocals, I still cannot see the computer well enough to do my job. I really don't have any faith in this store and its employees. From day one, I had a bad feeling about the staff here.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2016

    I went to the Visionworks in Altamonte Springs, Florida for annual eye exam and for new glasses if necessary. The only bright spot at this eyeglass provider is Dr. **. She is very professional and does a great job. Nothing else is acceptable, especially if you are a caucasian and male. Everyone that comes in while you're there automatically goes ahead of you even if their appointment time is later. In other words, the clerical staff is extremely biased against ** males. After waiting 40 minutes and watching several others go ahead of me, my hispanic wife intervened with the female chauvinist staff and finally they took me as a patient with hatred in their eyes. My wife and I will not go there for glasses ever again. Dr. ** should go to work at a decent place and let this place sink down into a financial sewer.

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    Holly increased rating by 2 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Visionworks, Holly increased their star rating on April 11, 2016.

    Updated review: April 11, 2016

    The company contacted me and resolved this with an acceptable solution.

    Original Review: April 5, 2016

    My glasses from Visionworks have started showing center hairline cracks in the lenses. This is the second time that this has happened. They refuse to replace the lenses and have no reason for the quality issue. I certainly won't pay for them a third time.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2016

    Bought two glasses for the cost of one (read through my review for the real kicker at the end). One pair was for my elderly father, and one was for myself. Father's frames and lenses were fitted beautiful/fine, but my glasses did not improve my vision without tilting the frames at a 45 degree angle away from my face. This put the "arms" of the frames 3 inches above my ears. In this position, I could see GREAT, beautifully. However, the manager was firmly adamant I was in the wrong, even though I proved REPEATEDLY and effectively that I could not see well at all with the glasses placed normally on my nose and ears. Manager would not back down. She would not listen, was interrupting, getting argumentative and was trying to make me feel like I was not very intelligent. I tried explaining repeatedly that my lenses were wrong, wrong, wrong. My vision was NOT corrected.

    At this point, I refused the glasses, but I said we would keep one pair -- my Dad's. Almost 800.00 for two pairs (the type of lenses we had -- bifocals are expensive). Yes, TWO for the price of one. So, since I wrote one check three weeks ago, in order for me to return the glasses and get a refund, I had to write ANOTHER check for that amount, they would refund the 100.00 for my glasses on the spot, and I would have to wait 30 days for the first check "to come back from corporate." WOW. So, Visionworks sits on almost 1400.00 of my money for awhile, and I have to TRUST them to refund what should have been returned ON THE SPOT.

    I was so disgusted with the manager, that I kept the glasses that do not work only because my Dad loved his pair. I was afraid had I written another check for almost 800. VisionWorks would have found another problem and I would NEVER see my money without going to small claims court. This store does not strive for customer satisfaction, and as we are on a limited income, to write another check for almost 800, get 100 back and WAIT for the balance to be returned was really cruel. Another site online with reviews on this company, country wide, and had I first read the reviews posted there -- over 180+ with a one star rating. I never would have purchased glasses there. Reviews reflected problems I encountered. Steer clear.

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    Reviewed March 31, 2016

    I went to a location in Pittsburgh on my lunch hour to get a simple frame adjustment. I had not purchased the pair from Visionworks but thought I'd go there for the adjustment since it's close to my building where I work. The first question the woman asked me was if I bought them there. I said no. She said "well, we can't be held accountable if something would go wrong." I thought "what could go wrong - it's a frame adjustment." Well, good lead in to the mess!!! When I got the frames back and put them on, I could not see out of the left lens of my glasses. At the time I wasn't sure what the problem was so I just said I couldn't see out of the lens. She took them, wiped them again, then told me to try on again. Did and still couldn't see. I held them up to the light and it looked very odd. Couldn't tell if there were scratches or if the heat from the frame for the adjustment did some kind of melting on the lens. I literally cannot see out of my left lens.

    When I told her I could not see out of the lens, her comment was "well at least they're adjusted right" and then she gave a giggle. I left in a huff. The afternoon passed and I was getting a bad headache and could not even see to type, so I called the location and asked to speak with the manager. Well, guess who was the manager?? My gal! I told her I was completely dissatisfied and that something needed done because it appeared I would need replacement glasses. She said they "normally" don't cover things like this since I didn't buy them there but she would check to see if they had the prescription for the lens in their lab so they could replace them. I'm hesitant as to what to do? I need them replaced but do I just put out the money and go somewhere else (where I got this pair in the first place) or make VW fix the mess they made. If the latter doesn't work out, more time just passes that I can't see. What's a girl to do???

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    Reviewed March 25, 2016

    On March 8, 2016, I had two pair of eyewear made at Visionworks Temple, Texas. The staff could not get the glasses to fit. The pair of sunglasses were not made with the correct lens. I had to go to the store in Temple Mall four or five times just to get one pair to somewhat fit. On 3-24-16, I had to call this office and have another argumentation with the manager. She wanted me to wait two hours to have the lens cut to my frame. All of this was just one big argument. A Big waste of my time. I will never use Visionworks, again. I will try to air my complaint with the corporate office of Visionworks.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    I went to Visionworks to get new glasses. I had insurance but they sold me on lenses my insurance would not pay for much of to make more money on me. I did call my insurance company after the fact. My mistake. I will never use this company again. This place is just a scam to sell me as much as they could. People should be warned about places like this. I guess I should have known better, I do now.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2016

    Went to Visionworks #516 at 12950 Highland Crossing, Herndon, VA 20171, on December 30, 2015. Worked with ** to select frames and order glasses. Glasses due on Saturday, January 9--they arrived that day--THIS IS THE GOOD PART. NOW THE BAD PART: Went to pick up glasses--unfortunately ** was not working that day. A young lady said she would help and I was given my glasses. It is not unusual when getting new glasses, especially bi or tri-focals, to have some issues reading and I stated that. Without introducing himself or even saying 'hello', a young man took the glasses from me (didn't as if this was okay), bent the nose rests, and gave them back to me.

    This was a not only rude to both me and the young lady assisting me, but created another problem: the glasses now rode so high on my nose there was at least 1/4 inch of space between my nose and the bottom of the glasses, they were above my eyebrows, and this did not improve my vision. When I commented on this, an older woman (I think she was the manager) came over (again no introduction or offer to help), took the glasses, told me to put them on, measured a line on the lenses, and said they matched my prescription. She didn't compare this to any document--just made a pronouncement. I was then told that I had to go back to my doctor to verify the prescription and I had 30 days to do it. All of this happened in less than five (5) minutes. I was so taken aback and upset at this point. I took the glasses and left feeling this was the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE I had ever had.

    After thinking about this over the weekend, I decided to go back on Monday to see if ** was working--luckily she was. I told ** about my experience and she apologized, which I know is GOOD customer service, but she had to apologize for the bad behavior of others, not hers. ** repaired the adjustment to the nose rests and worked with me to the point where the glasses were acceptable. Again, this took approximately 5-6 minutes--the same amount three people made a feeble attempt to assist me with no good result. I have been using the glasses since then and they are fine. Question: Why does a customer have to endure this type of POOR SERVICE and make another trip before they get someone who has the knowledge, ability, and desire to produce good results? The amount of money spent should not determine the kind of service one receives, but this was a substantial amount spent ($500) and I deserved better.

    ** is a credit to Visionworks and I believe she deserves to work for a better company. Her competence, friendliness, and willingness to help is so above anyone else I encountered. I told my friend about this experience and she said she got her glasses there and that she also was impressed with **. The other two people were rude, unfriendly (not a smile from any of them), and lacked the knowledge or desire to assist a customer. If I could have given less than one star, I would have. I will NEVER EVER go to Visionworks again--it isn't worth the trouble and frustration and I will pass along this HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE to others, as I am now.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2016

    My boyfriend and I went to the get eye exams in Pompton Plains NJ location. I needed contacts and he needed glasses. The place opens at 9 am but the doctor doesn't come in until 9:30 or so. The dr. told him that he needed glasses with bifocals; so he went to look at glasses and picked out 2 pairs (a clear pair and sunglasses). The dr. told me that I had an astigmatism which I never had a day in my life. After taking my current prescription contacts out and not being able to see the doctor told me that the glasses would be half off if I was to order the contacts and a pair of glasses the same day and was sent to look at glasses. I was able to pick out a nice pair with my boyfriend's help. I told the dr. what type of contacts I wanted and she ordered something totally different.

    After spending between the two of us $1000; I had to keep calling to check when our glasses and contacts were in. No matter who I spoke with they gave nothing but an attitude. My glasses came in within a couple of days but my contacts didn't. A couple of days later my boyfriend's one pair of glasses came in but the 2nd pair did not. I finally received a phone call stating my contacts were there but I needed to try the sample pair on for the doctor. As for his glasses; we were given tons of excuses of why they were not there (between the lab sent them with no prescription; to the wrong prescription put in them). When I went back for my follow up for my contacts and told her that I wanted a different type of contact; the doctor began to argue with me stating that's not what I said in the beginning. Then I had to sit and wait for someone to assist me again to order the new brand of lenses.

    I called a couple of days ago after his glasses were sent back to the lab for the 2nd time and me ordering the correct contact lenses to follow up to see if they came in. I was told the contacts were there but not his glasses (which we were told they both would be in). Everyone there has the I don't care attitude including the general manager. I called and tried to speak to the General Manager to see what the status of the glasses were and he had to call me back (which was 2 hours later). I asked him why it took him so long to call me back and he stated he was waiting for a response via email from the lab. I told him to call the lab instead of emailing due to people do not read emails right away and we have been waiting for 3 weeks for these glasses (which they screwed up to begin with) and call me back.

    His shift is over at 5:00 pm and he is out the door instead of following through with contacting me back after I asked him to contact the lab to find out about the glasses. I also told the general manager that the clear glasses had scratches on them from the marker that was used to show were the bifocals are supposed to be. He told me that he we did not order the extended warranty and we are only covered for 30 days. I told him we are only a couple of weeks from the time we received the glasses. He then proceeded to tell me that he would order a new pair of clear glasses but we would need to swap them out when the new pair comes in.

    I then proceeded to call corporate office and got a hold of the territory manager. She keeps apologizing which is really not helping. She was told the sunglasses won't be in until March 10th on Saturday when she called. Then she called again the store again today March 7th and the sunglasses were in... In the meantime, the 1st pair of glasses has scratches on them from putting marker where the bifocals are supposed to be.

    The territory manager is suppose be getting him another pair of glasses (which won't be in for another week and a half) plus a 20% discount (which I feel is not enough) from how much we originally spent. I don't understand what takes SOOOOOO long for glasses to be made. I have been wearing glasses and contacts for many years and never had this problem. The items are usually received within a couple of days. I will NEVER use Visionworks again for as long as I live!!! I rather pay everything out of pocket (IT WOULD BE CHEAPER)!

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    Reviewed March 4, 2016

    I called to make appointment. Was asked what time I preferred. I said morning and told the man I needed to get my eyes checked, glasses ordered, then take husband to doctor, and would return that afternoon to pick up my glasses. He said that would work great. So the day of appointment the optometrist was 15 min late to work. Associate said he was always late! I was first appointment of the day. Got eyes examined by an impatient optometrist and went to pick out frames. Finally after 30 minutes was able to sit down with associate. After completing everything she then says it will be 10 days 'cause they have to send them off, Their machine was down... that it had been down for several weeks. I got script and left. Got glasses elsewhere.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2016

    I recently went to the Charleston, WV store and purchased a pair of glasses. When they came in, I could not see out of them. They told me to wear them for a week or so to get used to them. I could not wear them for a minute without getting sick. I went back to the doctor and he told me that they had ordered -150 instead of +150. I also don't believe that they were the same style I ordered. The sale price is misleading, and I ended up paying more than what I had planned. So I finally get the right prescription, and now I cannot wear them. The odor that comes from these glasses is so obnoxious that, again, I am ill. I took them off a couple of hours ago due to the odor, and I can still smell it and have a horrible headache. My sinuses are also messed up. The bridge of my nose also feels odd where they Sat. I looked up plastics that smell and found the following information:

    "Recycled Plastics and Tires - New manufacturing innovations from China have allowed manufacturers to use a variety of recycled plastics to make their goods – and America famously ships much of its plastic recycling to China. One such manufacturing innovation is using recycled tires. This form of rubberized plastic utilizes benzene and other hydrocarbons such as ethylbenzene, xylene and toluene. Benzene is a known carcinogen. Benzene and other hydrocarbons can off-gas from goods for years after manufacture.

    Consumers can quite easily smell products made using recycled tire rubber, as they maintain a smell quite similar to worn tires. Inhaling benzene can produce headaches, drowsiness, confusion, headaches and rapid heartbeat. At higher concentrations, death can result from benzene inhalation. Tetrachloroethylene – or perchloroethylene – can also outgas from some rubberized plastics. Tetrachloroethylene can cause similar symptoms to those of benzene inhalation." I should have immediately taken them back. I will NEVER shop at Visionworks again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 29, 2016

    This company has the worst customer service hands down. After buying $600 dollars worth of products, did I find out they offer no warranties on the products beyond 30 days. Then after replacing the glasses another $150 they are refusing to give me my prescription since I want to fill it elsewhere. I have called three separate times each time a different excuse from a different person. I would never shop this establishment again. Who sales a product without a factory warranty? The worst experience by far with any vision center.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2016

    I thought with insurance and all the too good to be true commercials I kept seeing on TV, I could go and have an eye exam and refill my contact prescription, easy enough right? I show up early for my appt as requested and fill out all the paperwork - everyone there was friendly enough. I begin the exam. That went better than I expected! Then we got to the drops in the eyes - oddly enough after the drops then I am sent out to choose frames??? For contacts??? I am talked into glasses with my contacts! The old "do you want fries with that"??? I have a strong sales background so I know what this girl is up to - upsell me on EVERYTHING! Needed or not!!! Keep in mind, I wanted contacts, a GREAT deal and done.

    I can't see so this would be the very BEST time to go over all the numbers!!! My insurance was paying next to nothing - my contacts were ridiculously expensive come to find that fee is only for 6 months not even a year supply then I pay full price for the following 6 mos. The frames I am talked into won't "fit"? (I came in for contact lenses didn't I?) We find the cheapest frames I can tolerate that will fit my obviously huge face - then the lenses for those are outrageously expensive because we need no glare, anti scratch, no line something, darkens in the sunshine... walks your, cleans your car and makes you dinner lenses!!! Then even though we needed all the frills with the lenses, I still need the insurance against damage with a small $20.00 co-pay in case something happens to my lenses that I thought would withstand the next world war!

    I still can't see anything. I ask her to give me a total to this point. She hits me with over $400.00! I am planning on getting this all done for under $200.00! She then turns the computer monitor around to show me! Hello! I can't see anything! Thank the Lord above the phone rings and magically no one else is available to answer it so she does and this person begins ripping into her from go. She excuses herself and disappears into a room.

    I sit there like a dope for 15 more minutes (keep in mind the entire exam took maybe 8-10 minutes total. I have been at this part of the game for 45 minutes) I say thank the Lord for the call because it gave me time to think... She finally rolls back out to me and I tell her - contacts honey, just the contacts! She had previously quoted me just over $80.00 for them - then you add the exam, etc and I got out of there at $178.00. Moral of the story - or my story, don't do it. I have a follow up visit in a week... big surprise, I WON'T be going!

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2016

    Purchased new glasses in Brandywine, MD on 1/28/2016, pick up new glasses on 2/7/2016, hinge at temple broke on 2/23/2016. Try to get fixed in New Orleans while on vacation, was told can't be fixed, ordering a new pair would take 10 days. Arrive home on 2/27/2016 and went back to Brandywine store, told again, can't be fixed, but could sell me a new pair and discount them 25%. They couldn't do anything else, BUT IF I WANTED TO I could come back on Monday 2/29/2016 after 11 am and speak to the manager. When I mentioned the 30 day satisfaction, once again I was told to come back on Monday and the manager could refund my money. After dealing with employees who seem to have their hands tied or don't care, the Manager has lost their opportunity to resolve this. I will be demanding a full refund, about $700 instead of replacing $69 frames.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2016

    I bought glasses at the Monroe LA Visionworks in March of 2015. My glasses broke in February 2016. I thought my glasses would be covered until March 2016 but was I surprised they told me I did not buy the warranty so I was not covered. If I knew that I needed to buy warranty I would have. I was never told about this, I thought any company would stand behind their products. I was not told about warranty.

    While I was in the store complaining about my glasses the rep I saw got on the phone with the manager and started saying bad things about me. I asked my husband if she knew I could hear her. He told me that she knew that I could. She was talking loud enough for the whole store heard her and knew who she was talking about. Then 20 minutes later the manager come in and started blaming me for not buying warranty. As I was trying to tell her that she became so hostile I had to leave the store. If Visionworks makes you get the warranty for a year that means their products are not worth buying. I will never go to Visionworks again and I will be telling everyone I know not to buy at Visionworks. Your company does not care about thief customers.

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    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2016

    Have been at Visionworks almost every week since 12/15 because the nose guards keep falling off my glasses. My glasses are now scratched which I was led to believe they were scratch resistant. Went back to be told there is no proof I did not use my shirt to clean the glasses. REALLY!! I informed the girl I bought their product to clean my glasses, but because I did not buy the warranty they could not help. Don't be fooled by the specials. I walked away spending close to $800.00 for two pairs of glasses that are cheap and fall apart. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    I purchased eyeglasses at Visionworks Old Country Rd. LI, NY. I was sold a bs bill of goods. For the last time they have lost my wife and I as future customers. Twice fooled is more than enough. I purchased added anti smudge protection the first time and was not too happy. This last time the salesperson looked into my file and told me I purchased the entry level of protection I can upgrade to a better one for an extra fee because I did not buy the better package the first time. So the sap that I was I took her advice and purchased the upgrade.

    I now have the glasses a week and a half and do not see a difference in the supposedly protection. I went into the store and was told what do I expect. I told them I expected better protection against the smudges. That I was told would be a lot less noticeable. With the scam package they sold me, I am very disappointed that they can say what they want because it's never in writing but I am being told to be careful what I write. I find that threatening neither here nor there. I will not be good advertisement for that company any longer. They lost us a customers so buyers beware. Don't buy any lens coatings. It's just a way of them to hook you for some extra money. Dissatisfied consumer.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    The women I talked to did not want to follow My instructions. All I asked for was to put new lenses in My frames. They could not get My frame anymore, I just wanted new nose pieces and two screws that hold in the lenses. Went to get My glasses and none of this was done and they stripped out one of the screws I wanted replaced. So I had to leave them and come back two days later. I will NEVER use your services again. I have been coming to your stores for years. You are getting too expensive so My wife and I will go elsewhere. I'm tired of people not listening to us and I will not refer anyone anymore. You will probably not do anything about this but this is new America. No one cares anymore. It's all about the money. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    I went to Visionworks for a new prescription for glasses and contacts. After the exam was completed the doctor told me I had a big change in my right eye maybe due to wearing gas perm contact lenses. She told me to come back after 4 to 5 days so she could recheck the prescription in the right eye which was the eye of concern. I returned for the recheck. So after more examination she now claims that the left eye has changed and is unstable, therefore she could not issue a prescription. So two trips and I still don't have a prescription. Been in the business for 20 plus years! Never seen anything like! Thanks HR for changing insurance and leading me to this worthless organization! Looks like I will be paying again!

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    I am almost 70 and I've been wearing glasses for over 56 years. I have worn them in the 59 countries I've visited in my working career. I wore some glasses as long as nine years before needing a new pair and I never had a pair get broken that was not in some way fixable - But Visionworks has certainly managed to attain THAT despicable level of achievement - and in only 137 days!! In all those years wearing glasses I would periodically need to replace a teeny tiny screw that got loose or fell out while travelling in not so nice parts of the world like the African rainforest, Sahara desert (4 years), Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Swiss Alps, Norway, etc for a period of about 40 years or so, so I invested a few bucks in a "teeny tiny screw repair kit" and all was well.

    SO when not only one pair of New seeing/reading glasses from VISIONWORKS broke (left arm snapped off) but the second pair (right arm snapped off) only FIVE Days!! Later and less than FIVE months after I bought them!! I was a little more than fired up, angry and then highly incensed to hear that Visionworks is SO proud of its vision wear (glasses) that it will only guarantee them for 30 days - what a great deal!! How'd you like to buy a new car with that option??

    Or, I could have bought a warranty/guarantee/whatever - I guess the good name of Visionworks was insufficient so of course they wanted me to buy a warranty - the product - cheap metal frame - is Made in China - wonder how much of a profit margin VW needs on a piece of crap from China that could not have cost more the 20 cents to produce - but add in about 1000% markup for that long boat trip to the US and it's now a 2 dollar item on a total charge of about $210 per pair - so now - I guess I really need to just recap this situation to organizations for retired people to which I currently belong or have in the past such as AARP, AFIO, NARFE and a few others in special ops line of work. Hey Visionworks - it's not nice to piss off old timers!!! You need to rethink or rather research the word Ethics. BTW - Feel free to add me to you list of really pissed off customers - you must have several volumes of names by now.

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    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016

    Went to Visionworks, picked out a frame and asked the rep if the frame I picked out would work with my prescription. Of course he said yes. Did not measure my face for the frame or anything. Long story short: prescription seems OK but frame is too small and too tight on my face. Didn't know about measurement until after I placed the order. Spent almost $300.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2016

    I went to the Visionworks in Mays Landing, NJ. My first visit was with my son to have both of our eyes checked. Dr was okay. She rushed through my son, and then was pretty quick with me. After the exam I went to pick out new frames. Found a pair I liked and had them made. Tried them on and everything was a little fuzzy. Sales rep said that wasn't uncommon with a new prescription and to wait a week to see if it got better. Well it didn't so I went back and was told the doctor couldn't see me to verify the script that day so I would have to come back. Went back and was told I would have to be seen in 3 hours. So I said forget it, is there any way they could just use my old script for the new lens. They said of course and made them for me.

    I tried them on and didn't notice anything at first. Next day at work it was like everything was out of focus. This was supposed to be the same script as my old one. So I went back and the manager argued with me. Said there was no way that was happening and she checked them herself. Finally agrees to have the doctor see me. Sat with a different eye doctor this time, and he was very nice and thorough. My script did change but not as dramatically as the first doctor had said. So I ordered new glasses again.

    This time the sales rep talks me into upgrading my lens for the kind that help with night vision stating with my insurance they would only be $60. I agreed and as they are ringing me up they make my glasses. Well what the rep failed to mention was that it was $60 per lens. I was a little upset, but I just let it slide as I was happy to have glasses that'll actually work. Nope wrong again. I put the new ones on and the floor came straight to my face. I told them this, and they said I just needed a week to adjust. I honestly give up. I'm just going to keep the frames and get new lens made at a different place. Never again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016

    This retailer is a major thief. My husband went in for an eye exam - we chose here as we are 3 weeks new to the area and the urgency to see an optician as well as they were offering a $69.99 special - BOGO. Well I find it very funny that the special turned into a $1000 for 2 pairs of glasses based on the "dr's" recommendation. When my husband told them no, the salesperson said he would do better and came up with $894 for 2 pairs of glasses - which he claimed took into consideration insurance. My husband again told them no and requested his prescription and then let them know he would not be purchasing glasses there.

    It was very interesting to watch the salesperson become extremely upset and frustrated by the fact that we were adamant about paying that kind of money for glasses. He was very unwilling to provide a copy of his prescription. His voice became noticeably higher in pitch and increasingly more bullying in tone saying he would get us the price we wanted based on the different types of materials.

    Today I contacted them to get his PD. They told me they do not measure the PD until the client is getting glasses. Really??? Hmmm??? and Wow!!! So much for a thorough eye exam. Our previous optician did and never had an issue with providing this information. This retail chain looks to take advantage of customers. I would never go back nor recommend them.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2016

    I bought my glasses from Visionworks in March of 2015 (about to be a year). I have been having problems with them ever since. I have bifocals and still can't see out of them. They came back with marks inside the lens. I guess from the bifocals' lines. I have taken them back 3 times telling them I can't see to read. I went back to my old glasses until I can get me another pair from some place else. I'm sorry but I will never use this company again. Not worth my money or my eyesight.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2016

    They told me my glasses would be ready today at 12. I got to the store at 12:15 and saw they were already 4 customers before me, I would never cut nor was I pretending to be attended before anyone, so I simply asked the lady to check for me if my glasses were ready to see if the wait was worth while, she took 45 min to check on my glasses and all to come back and tell me that they would take another 45 min to be ready. Omg! Lady really, and the worst part is that this is not the first time. The store in Brownsville Texas is terrible and the worst but it's probably one of the big ones so I go there to have more selection of frames but not worth the hassle, I'd rather go somewhere else.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2016

    I ordered my eyeglasses on Dec. 31 2015. Today is January 26, 2016. I still do not have my eyeglasses. When it was time to pick them up, I was told they were not in but they had another pair, with the line across the bottom of the lens, I could have instead of the ones ordered. In other words, they messed my order up and tried to give me their mess up. I politely declined the glasses and now I am still waiting for the correct pair. I will not be using them this year.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015

    This is my second experience with Visionworks. The first they got my prescription totally wrong. I brought in my prescription from my ophthalmologist not an optometrist. Thus they need to reverse the script - which was not done. I had to wait again for my glasses - which were still off and ended up in the scrap heap. After several years, I thought I'd try again.

    This time they measured for my tri-focals and got that measurement wrong - too high. They gladly redid the glasses and I still can't see out of them. I believe the frames are just too small and they won't give me any answers, other than I've passed my 30 days and I need to pay for a new pay. Forget that. I've tossed those out and have gone back to my old pair from a reputable dealer. They were expensive so that's why I tried Visionworks again. NOT WORTH MY TIME OR MONEY. Now I have to wait to save up for a new pair at my original eyewear supplier. Never again will Visionworks take my money.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2015

    I think I've broken the record. I've been wearing bifocals for 24 years. Never had any problem adjusting. My vision is not very bad. Mostly needed for reading. I lost my glasses and needed new ones. In the meantime, I bought a drugstore pair and used my old prescription sunglasses. Which I can see out of fairly well. I have seen all 3 doctors at Vision Works. Each gave me a different prescription. The manager told me, the frames I picked out were too big. I picked out another frame. Now, as of yesterday, I have had 5 pair of glasses and still don't have a pair I can see out of. The doctor yesterday told me, the prescription was right and I would just have to wait until my eyes adjusted to them. He told me to use a magnifying glass when I want to read. I did this weeks ago. I brought them home for a week. My eyes did not adjust. Why in the world would I buy prescription glasses and use a magnifying glass? I could just use a magnifying glass to begin with.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015

    I am rarely compelled to leave a review, but feel that my experience warrants naming of specific employees of the Visionworks on 248 in Nazareth PA, so that I can steer future customers towards a pleasant experience where they will leave satisfied. Visionworks has a huge selection of frames. Thankfully, I was helped by Fred, who pleasantly explained what the numbers on the frames mean, and how to pick out a pair that would fit and suit me better. Fred answered all of my questions thoroughly and was of great service.

    I was further assisted by an employee named Ryan, who I let pick out my frames for me because he was terrific at choosing frames that I hadn't even considered trying, that looked surprisingly fitting on me. He had a great sense of style himself, and he was very honest with me, which I value highly. Aside from being an absolute pleasure to deal with, he was clearly competent, intelligent, and knew his job well. I left the store feeling confident in my choices in frames and lenses, and I was excited to get my new glasses.

    When my glasses were ready 10 days later, I stopped in to pick them up and have them adjusted and that should have been it. I tried them on and it was like looking through a fishbowl. Everything was distorted and blurry. A lady came over and spoke to the highly unpleasant girl Raquel who was helping me. Apparently, my glasses needed to be tilted forward until I could see clearly out of them. I had this happen before at Lenscrafters and they re-made the lenses, they didn't just tilt them to the point where they look ridiculous on my face and the frame breaks. Also, the frames got tighter and tighter the more they tilted the lenses.

    Unfortunately, the girl, Raquel, whom I had the displeasure of having to deal with while she broke my glasses, acted like I was bothering her by asking her to adjust the frames so they would FIT back onto my face and weren't painful. Raquel shouldn't have been allowed to be bending my glasses if she DIDN'T KNOW WHAT SHE WAS DOING, since she BROKE ALL THREE pairs of brand new, unworn frames, which I didn't even notice until after I was literally forced home with them, and told that I would get used to them. "Give it a week, then come back," I was told repeatedly by the other woman who was working that night.

    I felt like Mr. Magoo. They made me dizzy and nauseous and gave me a headache. I brought them back when I knew Ryan would be working and he had them all fixed for me. My fiance had a pair that Raquel broke the frames on too. And of course when they were ready to pick up I had to make sure Ryan or Fred was there to adjust them because I was afraid to let anyone else even touch my new glasses. Ryan did an awesome job and went above and beyond to make sure I was 100% happy.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015

    I entered the store and said hello to a person standing at the door. This person refused to speak or even acknowledge me or my son. I assumed it was a rude customer and moved on. Within seconds the store manager approached me and asked what we needed and informed me that any of the store associates would be happy to help including the rude person standing at the entrance who was an employee.

    I did not have to tell the manager what happened because witnessed what happened. I address the employee who then shook his head and walked away still refusing to speak. The manager stated this employee's actions should not be taken the wrong way and he would find someone else. The entire store was empty. Just me, my son and three employees including the manager. This place is rumored to be overpriced but it was so close to where I live that it was convenient. I will pay more for quality and convenience but I will not spend a dime where my business is not wanted. VisionWorks in Seekonk, MA.

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    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2015

    This is the 2nd attempt to call this location to speak with someone about making an appointment. They are never there on time, they are just downright rude and ignorant and very unhelpful. The first visit I had was an emergency visit. They told me to come in right away they would see me. I waited for over an hour and half. Finally ask if someone was going to see me. She said "we are busy, we will get to you when we can" so I wound up leaving. NEVER again will I even remotely go to any Visionworks.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015

    My 80 yr. old father was examined at Visionworks by Dr.??? Jennifer **, told him his cataracts were too small to worry about. Complained he still could not see. I am a retired ophthalmic assistant and knew he had cataracts that needed removal. Took him to Dr. James **, cataract specialist. Ophthalmologist diagnosed large cataracts and scheduled surgery for removal of one, then the other. I called this so called Dr. ** and reported his findings, procedures and she became very irate, actually screaming... made excuses she could not find chart, did not see cataracts, etc. These "quacks" must be stopped from robbing the elderly and Medicare fraud!!!

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    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015

    I saw advertisement for complete glasses (frame and lens) for 69.99. I picked out frame and they had my prescription on file. They were running a special 2 for 1 and was asked if I was interested in that special. I said "NO I only needed one pair." He took my credit card over to the side of the store and swiped it. I asked for my receipt and he told me "you can pick it up next week with glasses." I went next week and glasses felt fine. He handed me my glasses and case, I then said "may I see the receipt." He said it was in an enveloped that he almost forgot to give me. I took out the receipt that was in a pocket of envelope and it said the cost was 233.00. I said "I did not order this. What I ordered was a 69.99 dollar pair of glasses."

    I called manager, she said that's because of scratch coating and other stuff I never ordered. I said to her I was never told of any upgrades and never signed a receipt. She was trying to make me take the glasses but I I only want the 69 dollar glasses with no upgrades. I finally did get my glasses but I felt like they were totally annoyed. I felt they tried to put one over on me. Be careful, don't trust them with your credit card and I felt they were very sneaky about not showing me the receipt in the first place. Their treatment to me changed when I went back.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2015

    I visited the Goodlettsville, TN Visionworks (Rivergate Mall). I went in, sat down, and waited for at least 10 minutes. Nobody said, "hello, may I help you." Nothing. So I left. The two people in the front were helping other customers, but they could have at least said hello. No one was at the center front desk. That's where someone should have been to greet people as they walk in. Before I went to the Goodlettsville office, I had spoken with someone at there via telephone. The lady said she would call me back once she called and got some information from the Madison Visionworks (where I had gone previously). Well, it's four hours later.

    How long does it take to call and get information? I've not heard a thing from her. I don't know who (Goodlettsville office or Madison office) to blame for the delay. I think both offices are bad about returning calls. The Madison office probably can't locate my name. My experience with them (Madison office) and the inability to locate my name in the system is why I wanted to give Rivergate Mall office a try. Now I'm considering going somewhere else completely. Thank God I got the Madison office to give me my prescription before I walked out the door. I can just get the glasses from another place.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015

    Visionworks is horrible! I went to this location in Laurel which used to be eyes only but Visionworks replaced it, bad move. The very first day I was there to make an appointment, I was told the doctor could see me at 3:30 pm. I arrived there at 2 pm. Next I was asked if I could call my insurance company and see what they would pay for my lenses and eye exam. I had to use my own personal phone to contact them. The doctor who gave me my eye exam explained everything to me in detail and was very nice. The person who fitted me for glasses complained the entire time how sick he were, he tried to sell me additional things for my glasses that I did not need. My eyeglasses was extremely high in price, usually I am able to get two pairs for the price I paid for one.

    After, receiving my glasses I wasn't able to use them at work because I could not see with them on. After a week, I went back to the store and explained my problem. I had to wait approximately 30 minutes while there was three people at the front desk talking, not waiting on anyone. Finally, one of them came to assist me. I explained my problem that I wasn't able to see with the new glasses. The lady adjusted my glasses on my face and asked if that were better, after doing this about several minutes, I attempted to explain to her it had nothing to do with adjustments.

    Finally, after giving them to the doctor he checked and informed them I had been given the wrong prescription. I were told it would take another ten days. After ten days I went back and still no glasses! So on November 5, 2015 I contacted them and were told my eye glasses was in. Unbelievable! I never received a courtesy call to say my eyeglasses were in, I never received any type of compensation for their error. This is the most bad experience I have ever had when getting eyeglasses. I would not recommend Visionworks to anyone. I did not rate them with one star, because they don't deserve one star. This ordeal have been over a two month period of time.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015

    Made an appointment on the phone for exam, glasses, and contacts; went in a week later. They misspelled both my first and last names on the forms and never asked to see my insurance cards in person. The woman who did my pre-doctor exam seemed to be in a hurry and never bothered to tell me she was about to do the air-in-the-eye test. I was polite and didn't mention it, but do that to the wrong person and she would have been in a fight. Equipment was greasy and dusty. Doctor was nice and very thorough about describing the behind-the-eye photos, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, he convinced me to buy more contact lenses than I needed, by making it sound like I had no choice but to buy a year's supply.

    The woman who sold me my eyeglasses was also nice, but either conniving or inept. I wasn't sure which. When the time came for number crunching, she busted out the calculator and convinced me that it would be cheaper for me to allow insurance to cover the contacts and then me pay 50% for the eyeglasses. What she didn't tell me, though, was after adding up the lenses, the coating, and I'm still not quite sure what else, the total would be $275.

    This is the first and last time I will use Visionworks, without a doubt. I last bought glasses in 2008 at LensCrafters; they wouldn't take my insurance, so I had to pay everything out-of-pocket. It was LESS expensive doing that, than using my insurance at Visionworks. Their whole gimmick is to lure you in with "sales" and then rob you with inexplicable add-ons. If you have Obamacare, you might be better off going to a private eye doctor and then buying your frames online; it might be cheaper. That's what I will do next time.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015

    Poor selection and WAY overpriced. Horrible customer service, miscommunication between employees, received wrong price quotes, waited longer than told for orders to arrive, etc. I was told one price, and the next day my price was doubled. When I questioned it, they said my original quote was per eye. So I had no choice to approve, then I asked for my new total, it was almost $50 more than the price they JUST told me!!! Total disaster!! Not to mention I couldn't see right after my first exam. I had to go back and have my prescription adjusted.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015

    Well they gave me an eye exam and it was incorrect. And then they made my glasses wrong and sold me something that I didn't get, and now I'm having to wait on my money back when I paid cash. And on top of that, if you have insurance, you don't get the buy-one, get-one. Very bad experience. This place sucks and gets -5 stars.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015

    Finally got a call that my glasses were in. When my brother went to pick them up they said that only one pair was there and that I only paid for one pair. Thank goodness I kept the receipt and it clearly had two separate orders on it so after he argued with all the employees he left with only one pair but called them back and insisted that the receipt showed two pair. When they finally admitted he was right they refused to talk to him anymore and cited the HIPAA law as the reason not to talk with him. He did not let that happen and went back to the store for me and continued the discussion because I am in a wheelchair from a stroke and cannot get there easy. They still refused to speak with my brother but said they would call me if and when they find the other pair of glasses. They gave him the sunglasses to take. Still waiting for second pair.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015

    I went there because of the buy one get one deal and 19.00 eye exam. Well I ended up paying 450.00 after I picked out a pair for 89.00 and 69.00 pair which is "free". I will NEVER go back. I am going to return these glasses and get my money back and go elsewhere.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    I purchased frames and lenses 18 months ago. I opted for the ClearShield Non-Glare lenses because my issues were with night driving. Yes, Visionworks offers a great warranty on their products, but only if you use a microfiber cloth for cleaning and the "special" cleaning solution they sell. If you have worked in a hot environment, or left your glasses in your car your warranty is null and void... Okay my bad, I didn't do all the "special" steps to ensure a coating would last more than 18 months, I probably used my breath to steam my glasses and rubbed them with my t-shirt more than once, I messed up so no new lenses for me... This wouldn't be that bad if I paid a discounted price for the lenses, or less than I would have paid at a "true eye doctor's office" but I didn't.

    With insurance I paid $85 for these glasses (frames and lenses) thinking this was a steal. To replace these glasses I didn't make the same mistake twice. I went to my eye doctor and bought through new frames and lenses through them.... With the same insurance and comparable frame and lens choices I only paid my $50 deductible at my eye doctors. Long story short, you can probably get a better product (if you have insurance) working with your eye doctor than trying to get a better deal and dealing with a drive thru Visionworks.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2015

    Only use the services of this business if you are paying VERY close attention to the come-on that all their sales people give you. They are all very nice, and there are ads all over touting special deals on frames, etc. Be wary! I took my grandson in to get a new pair of glasses and new lenses for an old pair of his glasses. He had insurance to cover buying a new pair. I completely blame myself for not paying closer attention to the saleswoman's come-on. She had me so preoccupied with what frames we were choosing that I didn't look closely at the bill until later. Even though we had insurance coverage for one new pair, by the time all the added features were thrown in (features I didn't even request), the entire bill came to $283. A real scam! I won't use this business again.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2015

    Ordered a pair of glasses on September 14, here it is October 3 and the glasses are still not ready. When we went in to see what was going on with them they were there. When we asked why they didn't call, was told they no longer call anyone to let them know that their glasses are done. Well we ask to have them tinted was told that they would be ready on October 4. So at 1:30pm, we called to see if they are ready. Then was told that they won't be ready until the 5th of October or so even after the manager told the salesman Mike that they would be done on the 4th. This store has gone downhill since the new manager has taken over.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2015

    In need of new glasses (strong myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia), I ordered glasses from Visionworks in Calhoun Square Minneapolis. I get my prescription from my eye doctor after a full one-hour exam. Very thorough. I also have diabetes. The first visit the clerk acted so patient. She recommended glasses different from my tastes over the past ten years. I'm used to titanium and rimless frames. She highly recommended a pair of circle metal frames for my small face. Cost was nearly $800 but with 40% discount I paid $507. When I arrived a week later to get them, this same clerk was rude. She barked orders for me to "sit down" and "read this" pointing to their suggestions on buying their lens cleaner and how to care for the lenses. She did not want to adjust the frames. She said they didn't need adjusting. When I returned home the glasses didn't fit in the case.

    I returned a few days later and the manager told me the frame part on my ears needed to be bent for my head. Why the previous clerk didn't do this is my suspicion she didn't know how. I returned for further adjustments and Clerk 1 still couldn't get frames straight. I even went to a different location. The frames never seemed to stay on my nose or ears. The lenses were excellent. Sharp vision but I had my prescription written from my medical clinics. I would not trust a Visionworks eye doctor. I returned the eyeglasses today for a full refund since it was still within the 30 day period. The attending clerk, probably the manager, processed the return easily and smoothly. Of course, I have to see later this week if in fact my bank account receives the refund. Once in 2003 I purchased metal frames. I was told they were titanium. They turned out to be awful.

    I am currently wearing my original glasses with the older prescription. The myopia is slightly off and the presbyopia is 1.75 when it should be 2.50. However, until I get new glasses at my usual place which will probably cost me about $900, at least my old titanium and rimless frames are very comfortable. In the interim I'll manage with the less than acute vision. I do not recommend Visionworks or really any other similar outfit for eyeglasses. This includes Target, Wal-Mart or any place where the opticians are not licensed through the American Board of Optometry. You want seasoned professionals for your eye care and not these $11 retail clerks.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2015

    I had a problem with the fit of my new glasses, and went to a gentleman, Jonathan, and was treated with respect and genuine concern that my problem be solved. I had been back several times, as it was difficult to resolve the problem. He went above and beyond what many associates might have done. Based on my experience, I certainly would recommend Visionworks. I wish I knew Jonathan's last name, so I could have him recognized for his service. Visionworks should be happy to have a representative of their company, working with the public!

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015

    I went to Visionworks with my husband for eyeglasses. The doctor was extremely rude and was rushing through the examination. She was very annoyed if I had her repeat comparing lenses during the exam. We went because of the BYGO offer. We were told that it didn't apply if we had insurance. At the end of choosing our frames and lenses, we were given an extremely high quote. When I asked why they were so expensive, I was told it was because of the upgrades. She never asked us if we wanted upgrades and I had her knock quite a few of the options. The price for two pairs of glasses and two pairs of sunglasses was outrageous. However, we purchased them.

    After receiving the glasses and wearing them to drive home, I couldn't ever read the road signs. We immediately returned and was told to let my eyes adjust. I went back two weeks later and was told my prescription was too strong and I needed another exam. I had the same doctor, who was extremely aggravated with me telling me that I was the one who chose the prescription. After complaining to the manager, I was told that they received numerous complaints about improper prescriptions by the same doctor.

    My daughter went to get eyeglasses and contacts. The eye doctor was extremely high pressure with her and kept insisting that she purchase a new brand of lenses. Of course, they were much more expensive. My daughter said at least five times that she didn't want the new brand and she was very happy with the Acuvue that she's used for years. He kept pressuring her anyway. She left if a huff with only her glasses. Today, I am going in to pick-up the prescription and will go elsewhere to purchase the ones she likes. I will never be using this company again for any future eyeglasses/contacts.

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015

    I have been wearing glasses for almost 50 years--playing sports, coaching sports, running operating small equipment. My glasses never chipped except when I did something that might chip them--maybe a couple of times in 50 years. At least 20 different lenses during that time. Visionworks lenses chipped once within six months, and they replace the lenses for free. They chipped again and they charged me $30. Really? The first time they told me that it was because I didn't use eyeglass cleaner, so I changed to their fancy, expensive eyeglass cleaner. Next time they told me the same thing and they had no excuse--but they still charged me $30. All I can say is that it's crap quality, compared to what I had.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015

    Took my mother for her eye exam. She has insurance through her company. As I waited for her the receptionist got a phone call and instead of helping the person out she told them to find another eye doctor that Visionworks in DeLand were booked. Another customer asked her "did you just send that customer away?" She said "yes, I couldn't understand. They didn't speak good English." I rolled my eyes but really I wanted to say something but I kept cool. Anyhow my mom was done with her eye exam got her prescription and we went looking for frames. Well we got a newbie who helped us out but she really didn't know what to do, so my mom picked her frames out, and then the newbie said "oh and your second pair it's FREE", so mom chose sunglasses, so we sat down.

    Another salesperson came and took over. She added all the prices together, took the insurance and told my mom "wow your insurance is the best insurance." Yeah well my mom's total price came up to 1200 after insurance and discounts. My mom had to pay 643 out of pocket. We were both shocked. We paid but later returned because it didn't seem right - these glasses aren't made of gold. "Why am I paying so much?", we asked the sales rep and she said "well you bought 2 pairs" and we asked her "where's the BOGO?" and then she explained that they go through the insurance and beat its price blah blah. Well she didn't explain that so basically my mom spent 321.50 for each pair! We asked for her money back and we got it, but the sales rep had a smirk on her face so did the others. They just stood there. One was eating and trying to hide. Way to be professional. I told them we will be going to TOTAL VISION in DeLand - way better!!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015

    My wife needs a new pair of glasses, we saw an ad for Visionworks so I decided to check the reviews. I want to thank all the people who reviewed the business because I'm sure you saved me from being unhappy and possibly being ripped off. Thank you again for helping me avoid a mismanaged business.

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015

    I went to vision works on 9/2/15. I have Diabetes and my vision changed recently. My glasses I purchased in the past year were blurry but an older prescription from 2009 was perfect but the frames were damaged. I went to Vision works to see if anything could be done. ** @ store 7450 fm1960 w in Houston checked the prescription the lenses were a different size from old to new but they still sold the frames from 2009. ** removed the lenses from the damaged frame and put them in a brand new frame all free of charge from a 2009 purchase. I call that standing by your product and outstanding customer service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015

    I had a recent eye exam at Visionworks and had to go back to pick out my BOGO glasses. When I returned I was informed that my BOGO glasses would be $775.00. I have never paid over $300 for a pair of progressive lens glasses. I was willing to go to $500, which is still expensive for ONE pair of glasses. I am happy that I looked at these reviews from actually making the purchase. After reading other consumer's experiences, I will NOT be purchasing glasses at Visionworks.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015

    Visionworks must need to make a certain $$ amount for each transaction; I went there with my daughter's script to select frames and the total ended up being $299 for BOGO frame offer; I then went back to 1 pair and it $147 - total crooks! I paid it to get out of there since my daughter was leaving for college that evening. In reviewing my receipt further and insurance policy, the frames were to be covered 100%, the UV coating was to be no more than $60 - I paid $100; the cleaning kit was never given to me (I had to go back to get it) - I paid $7.99 and the warranty was not explained to me (I had to go back to pick up the warranty card) - I paid $30. The manager took care me.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2015

    After my eye exam I picked out new glasses. Was told it would be $160.00. After we were done it jumped to over $300.00. I picked up my glasses about a week later. The prescription was all wrong. They told me to wear them for a week. I tried, the frames broke. Frustrated I returned a second time. Told them I just wanted my money back, as they advertise. Their attitude totally changed! The manager was extremely rude! Told me I would receive my refund by mail in about ten days! She then refused to both give me a receipt for the money due me, or even tell me what my refund would be. She said she didn't have time for that. So now I have no glasses, no refund and no receipt. Just hoping I'll actually see a check in the mail. Total crooks!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2015

    I contacted your store on 4000 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI where I had an exam in mid-May. I was prescribed Bausch & Lomb Ultra contacts. When I called today, I requested a different brand of contacts. ** basically said "Why should I help you when you haven't been buying contacts from us?" I have yet to order any contacts from anyone. I have mainly used my glasses, with occasional use of the pair of contacts I was given at the exam. "You have to have another exam", "It's past 45 days". I just want to say I will never use Visionworks again, and I will discontinue my daughter's treatment at Visionworks as well. I am so furious.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015

    On July 6, 2015, I placed my order for two eyeglasses, one polarized sunglasses and one regular test glasses with transitions (taking advantage of their BOGO promo) from the South University Drive location. It turns out, they double the price of one because I paid $580, but I digress. When I picked up my glasses on July 11th, the transitions weren't cut right and I was leaving the country the following day so I opted to take it, have them order the transitions and then put them in when I come back a month later.

    It is now August 21 and they have not ordered my lens. Mary, the rep I have been talking to since the start is saying she does not know about ordering any lens and was being very rude. When I asked for a refund on the transitions, they said it was the free pair so I can't get a refund on that. So I am leaving the country in two days, no way of getting the transition lenses and Mary is lying about what she promised. No apology, nothing! Do not shop here. THEY ARE UNPROFESSIONAL AND LIARS! The BOGO is rubbish and they don't deliver your order.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015

    On 17 Nov 2014, I purchased a set of glasses with transitional bifocals, transitional color to dark, ultra-light lenses, and scratch resistance. My total bill was over $900.00. The lenses showed defect in quality as the color transitional material or something on the lens "Bubbled up" along with spider lines and cracks on the lens when tilted in the sun. I took it back to the store, who insisted that it was me and the way I cleaned my glasses, that they are not responsible for the quality of the lens. They offered to replace the lens at a cost of $380.00 per lens.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2015

    False advertising buy one get one free. I paid $1000 for one pair of glasses. BEEN CUSTOMER FOR MANY YEARS AND WILL NEVER GO BACK AND WILL RECOMMEND NOT TO USE VISIONWORKS UNLESS THEY WANT TO GET RIPPED OFF LIKE I DID. Yes I got the better lenses but not at this price. I could get Lasik surgery be cheaper than what a pair of glasses cost especially if your eyesight changes often.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2015

    Was told a price of $55 over the phone, with my insurance. After everything was over and done with, charged $80 because of my insurance company's co-pay. Dr. ** had the people/person skills of a telephone pole. I had to ask him where to look when he was looking into my eyes -- didn't make the vision machine comfortable at all. Put numbing drops into my eyes without letting me know what he was doing. He then opened my eyes with his fingers, pushing too hard on the first one. I told him he was pushing too hard and he said, "No, I'm not." Um...ok?

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015

    I went to the Visionworks Miami, FL. Near 137th ave & 120th st., I believe (London Square). I went in to have my frames adjusted. A manager began adjusting them and while doing so broke the frames. I was told to not worry and I figured they would just give me another pair but no, they actually made me pay a percentage of glasses a manager broke. I was beyond disgusted. How could a business do that? How can a manager break my glasses then make me pay for them? Unprofessional, and incompetent employees. I wouldn't shop there again or recommend anybody do so.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015

    The beginning of my experience with Visionworks in Port Richey FL was great. The doctor was wonderful and I actually enjoyed my eye exam. I went to the sales floor and a young charismatic woman helped me pick out two frames and we had a great time picking out unique frames. After spending over 400 dollars on both pairs I was informed the store had my prescription lenses in stock and made my everyday glasses on the spot. Fantastic! They had to wait on the sunglasses frames so I left happy with a pickup date of 8/1. They called me on 7/28 and said my glasses were ready for pickup. I was excited, they were ready early!!! Or so I was told.

    I get to the store and they only have my lenses, no frames. I was dismayed but I chalked it up to human error. I called this morning on 8/1 (my original pick up date) to confirm that my glasses were ready for pick up. The girl that sold me the glasses picked up and told me "yes the sunglasses are ready." I go after work and I give them my name, they have no idea where these glasses are. They asked me if I was at the right place, are you serious??? They then say the frames they sold me were probably discontinued..... What??? You sold me these glasses that you don't even have? So I'm leaving on vacation, no sunglasses and a bunch of wasted time. I'm extremely disappointed.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2015

    I went to visionworks in Brick NJ at 588 Route 70 Suite 9 Brick, NJ 08723 to get my eyes checked and get a new glasses. The doctor ** told me that my prescription changed a little in one eye and the other is the same. I went to pick up my new glasses to find out my eyes were both jumped -50. I complained they schedule me with another doctor and redid the exam. Told me my eye vision changed on both eyes. But after picking up my new glasses it was -50, -75 stronger. They offered me another exam which I refused and have requested a refund for their unprofessional services. They refused to refund the exam fee.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2015

    I went Visionworks store # 1031 in Lancaster PA for an eye appointment on June 18 2015. My exam was done by Dr. Tyler ** which lasted no more 15 minutes. I have never ever had an eye exam that only took that amount of time. He became very rude when I told him I was not interested in bifocal lenses. After picking out the frames & paying for them I was told they would be ready in 10 days. When I picked them up I tried them. Asked if they were comfortable. It was not until I started to drive that I noticed a problem that the prescription something seemed really wrong. I return to visionworks. They recommended that I have a re-exam with a different Dr. which I did only to be told by that dr. that the first prescription was way off that I had first received from Dr. ** so they changed it & I had to wait another 10 days to receive the newer prescription.

    I tried them on same as my first visit but now I had a problem with the right eye prescription. At that point I returned to visionworks & told them I was not happy with their services & asked for a refund. They refunded to me the amount of the glasses & lenses but they would not refund the amount of the glaucoma test they done which was $39.00 which I will have to pay again for elsewhere so I'm out of pocket. My general eye exam was covered by my husband's insurance which I now have to wait for visionworks to contact the insurance company in writing to let them know that they refunded for the glasses. Visionworks just seems like a "get them & get them out" type of place. They do not check to see if the glasses actually work. All they care about is if they fit & if so "go on your way". Insurance companies need to re-think visionworks as a vendor!!!!

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    Reviewed July 24, 2015

    I went to Visionworks for the first time in March 2015 and started shopping for frames. I am very particular and feel very strongly that my glasses are an important investment for me. I do not have insurance and so I am very careful b/c the total cost is completely out of pocket for me. I made sure to inform all the salespeople of this so they could better help me. I did take my time shopping and choosing and finally in May made a decision. I took advantage of the buy one get one free sale. I bought 1 pair of regular frames and 1 sunglass frame. After discussing the UV Complete option I added it to both of my frames. One of the main reasons I did so is b/c supposedly it promises the highest degree of scratch resistance on lenses that they are capable of. I was looking forward to having lenses that didn't scratch easily and paid an additional $150 for it (the UV Complete does come with other benefits such as no glare or glare-free, etc).

    My final total was a few dollars short of $600 and I did not get the warranty (which only lasts for 1 yr). My shopping experience and the Visionworks employees were in general pleasant and answered my questions. But like with most things there is no way to know everything or what may become an issue in the future. My frames came in within or by 7 business days but they had not entered my phone # correctly and therefore were not able to inform me that they were in. No biggie. I picked them up. My boyfriend took them to my doctor's office to have the lenses double checked. The sunglasses were fine but my regular everyday lenses (which I cannot see without) the prescription was off. I took back to Visionworks and they confirmed that prescription was not correct. I was surprised. I had never thought in the past to have my lenses double checked like that. They reordered new lenses, meanwhile I continued to wear my own glasses.

    New lenses came in and were put into new frame again. I saw there was a scratch already on one of the lenses. The person helping me tried to blow it off as debris from disposable microfiber cleaning cloth. I rechecked the lens very thoroughly then circled the scratch with a special pen/marker they had available. After a time it was confirmed as a scratch. They had ordered a 3rd set of lenses just in case, so I stuck around while they recut the lens again. At this point after all I had spent, monetarily and time wise (out of the small amount of personal time I do have to begin with) I was irritated. I was calm, patient and understanding though. I was concerned that the new lenses could get scratched so easily, especially b/c I had paid for a more scratch resistant lens.

    When I questioned this in as diplomatic, respectful way as possible the demeanor and attitude of several of the Visionworks employees that I had already dealt with changed, as if I was creating unneeded drama. My point is that I paid for something and expected it to be provided to me. The employees at Visionworks went on to explain that I needed to be careful with my lenses and only clean them with the spray solution and cleaning cloths they sold as to guarantee as little scratching as possible. I bought a total of 8 cloths and 3 bottles of solution. I even spoke to their technician in the back who cuts the lenses about my concerns. They all seemed to brush off my questions, concerns and the actual quality of their product to the wayside and basically said take it or leave it in their demeanor and vocal communications.

    I was told several times that it was promised to be "scratch resistant not scratch proof"; it's amazing how much their attitudes change after they make a sale. One girl after noticing that my nails are not short said to me not to use my fingernail when touching or cleaning my lenses as that could cause scratches. I didn't even respond to that statement as I am not sure what train of thought led her to believe that I would ever use the tip of my fingernail to clean with. Besides how can a fingernail unless broken or sharp cause that much damage to the lenses if just lightly touching for any reason or by accident. Again everything they were telling me sounded like they were back peddling and did not want to answer for the poor quality of their product.

    I felt under pressure as the end of the 30 day period to return the glasses was almost up, a lot of that time had been taken up waiting for reordered lenses to come in and so I didn't really get a 30 day period to wear my main frames. I did have my prescription double checked and they were correct. I was tired and had a lot of major events coming up in my life, I needed to have a pair of glasses. So I decided despite my frustrations and misgivings about the new glasses that I would keep them. Now it is almost August 2015, only 2 & 1/2 months later really and when I look through my lenses on my everyday glasses I see too many scratches and dirt clings to them and they smudge a lot. I wash the cleaning cloths often and use only what I was instructed to when cleaning my lenses, still I have more scratches on my new lenses in 2 months than I did in the first year of my old glasses.

    Whatever film or whatnot they put on the lenses for the UV Complete is not scratch resistant nor does it help to keep lenses clean. I see that often after spraying and wiping with only Visionworks cleaning materials that I just moved the dirt/smudge around on my lenses. I think about how much I spent on these glasses and it makes me feel like someone swindled me out of money that I work very hard to earn. Visionworks comes across as a legitimate business that sells a good quality product. This is not true. I am very unhappy with the quality of my lenses and with the way Visionworks handled the situation. I will NEVER purchase frames or lenses from Visionworks again!!! I will never recommend Visionworks to anyone and will tell them of my experience.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2015

    I went to Visionworks in Salem, NH for an eye exam. I wanted a second opinion on the freckle in my eye. The doctor was a Portuguese female doctor. I forget her name (sorry). She acted like I really disrupted her day by having an appointment with her, and did not want to see me. She rushed through the eye exam (I didn't even finish reading one line & she would change to the next one). She wasn't paying attention when I was reading the lines, etc. Basically she said she didn't see the freckle & to come back to dilate my eyes.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2015

    I went to the eye Dr. there since it was part of my insurance. The contacts were also a fair price. The glasses however were the biggest ripoff. The saleslady neglected to show me the $69 glasses and said if I bought the "buy one get one free" it would cost me more! The kicker is that they charge per eye! They said it was because sometimes the eyes have different strengths. Ok, but mine were both the same strength. They couldn't answer. So I end up buying a pair that is too small for my glass strength, which means I can't see when I look down and they cost me $300 plus insurance! Fake ads and not very honest or helpful salespeople. They just want to sell.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2015

    I have gone to this location for 11 years and continued when it was change from Hour Eyes to Visionworks. On 7/17/15 my son and I visited to purchase glasses as he was going away for college. Upon entering the store I was not once greeted or acknowledge as a customer. Typically, a normal greeting is "Hi, someone will be with you." My son and I browsed until we found the two frames we wanted to purchase and waited patiently for a Sale's Rep. After a Sale's Rep became available, she turned around and asked another rep who is next. The other sales rep looked around and said "that lady is next." I then said "excuse I'm next and I've been here for 15 minutes waiting." In response, she stated that she is a patient and patients have priority over other customers. I was blown away by that remark, and not to make a spectacle of myself I turned around and left. All I can say is wow!!!

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    Reviewed July 15, 2015

    We are forced to use vision works b/c of a change in insurance. Glasses selection is sub-par, wait for appointments is long, wait time for glasses is often more than a week.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2015

    Went in to Visionworks and tried to purchase glasses with weekly coupon. They did not respect the nature of the coupon and would not give me my corrective lenses prescription until I made a fool of them for their company policy rules. I checked them and they ended up giving me my prescription finally through the doctor. Hope they are the right ones. If not they will be having a lawsuit on their hands.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2015

    Went there because of the buy one get one 1/2 off. Well couldn't even do that because they were more. That's how they would make the extra money. I had to use my same frame. I got my glasses and couldn't see my computer at work. Had to tilt my head up. Went back and they said they would fix them. They supposedly did another pair of lenses, had to wait like 4 hours. Put them on and I swear they were the same lenses. I still could not see. I see blurry still. She told me to try using them and see if they work out. And, I work in front of a computer and I have to tilt my head up all day. I am out of $200 something dollars, my insurance paid some. I will never ever go back and anyone please don't go there. YOU WILL NOT SAVE MONEY AND YOU WON'T GET GLASSES THAT YOU CAN SEE OUT OF..

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    Reviewed July 10, 2015

    I bought 2 pair of glasses and never was told that I must purchase a warranty. I spent over 400.00 and returned 6 months later with a broken arm on the 1 pair, then was told about the warranty that I must purchase. I then did that for more money, and returned 6 months later with a broken pair on the 2nd pair, and they told me that pair was not under warranty because I never purchased the warranty on the second pair. I give up and will never return to that piece of ** store.

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    Reviewed July 8, 2015

    First they got the order backwards - made the reading glasses sunglasses and vice versa. I was understanding and patient. Next they ordered the wrong sunglass lens...I am still waiting two weeks later. Went to pick up my readers and was told I would have to pay for a cleaning lens cloth. Shame on you. Disgraceful treatment and even refused when I asked at least. Since I was waiting an extra two weeks, they could throw me a lens cleaning cloth...they gave both me and my husband a hard time and said no, we would have to purchase the lens cloth. You must be kidding!

    Little Neck Parkway in Douglaston - the technician never looked at the glasses on my eyes to see if they fit correctly. She handed me a card and said read...then she was finished with me. When I asked for a lens cloth, I was told I have to purchase one. A pathetic joke after spending almost seven hundred dollars, for my husband and I in addition to the insurance they also got. Shame on you...

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    Reviewed July 6, 2015

    I brought a client in to for an appointment to have an eye exam and purchase her glasses. The client had no complaints. Recently I decided to purchase lens with vision before starting graduate school. I am enrolled in an advanced program, I have really hard time to return my lens and thought maybe I needed to get use to the new lens. Upon returning to Visionworks, without an exam or rechecking my measurements, the staff had already concluded that it was not their fault, I have waited too long and for sure I need to return to my eye doctor. Later, I learn other co-workers have had this same issues with this store.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2015

    Went in to make an appointment for my daughter for an eye exam. They had a cancellation and took her right in. The Dr was great. Went back out to pay for exam and the snarky lady would not allow me to pay for the exam until we picked out frames. I explained that I had not planned on her getting in so fast and I had people waiting for me in the mall. I needed to have at least an hr for my picky 11 year old to decide on frames. She refused to let me pay or get my prescription. So we said we would be back a little later. My daughter told me she didn't want to return because the lady was yelling at her in her pre exam room while I was filling out the paperwork. I will not be returning and it's unfortunate because we really liked the Dr.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2015

    I went to your Castleton store and told them that I had not been satisfied with my previous optometrist. They did the exam and briefly mentioned that I had cataracts. The glasses they got me didn't help with my vision due to the cataracts. The surgeon for my cataracts said they shouldn't have ordered my glasses until after the surgery. I told your associate about it and all they said was that most people don't get it done. I'm furious that they felt that they knew how I think. I spent way too much for what I received. I need someone to call me and work this out.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2015

    The first time I went to get my eye exam done the doctor and the licensed optician was very nice. I order my glasses. Week later the optician called me to let me know that my glasses are in, so I went to pick up my glasses I tried it on. I realized when I look closely it was blurry but from a distance it was very clear, so I told the optician and he said he'll go talk to the doctor and then he come back to basically with the solution to let me know I have to pay an extra hundred dollars. Now my insurance pay a $170 just for the frame alone not to mention the lenses and I had to pay an extra hundred $132 out of pocket. I told the optician I'm not paying extra hundred dollars. But because it was Labor Day weekend I was going out of town with my family so I took the glasses and left. There's a 30 days refund policy.

    I went back to the store within 30 days to basically let them know I like the frame. I'm keeping it but I'm going to get the lens somewhere else because it's too expensive here. Apparently the lady was the manager. Her name is **. After telling her what happened the lady had the worst attitude. I put the glasses on the counter and she asked me do I have the receipt with attitude. I told her, "No I don't have the receipt". She pick up the glasses from the counter and throw it next to her. I said, "Is that how you treat all your customers?", and then she's like "What's your name?" and stuff so I gave her my information should look it up to see. "Well I'm actually not supposed to give you a refund. I'm doing you a favor". I said, "No it's not after 30 days because I order the glasses on the 16th. I didn't get the glasses to like a week later". She was so rude so nasty about it. I say, "You know what? Give me a corporate number." She said, "It's on your receipt".

    The whole time she was talking to me was with the high tone of voice and I got upset and then I start yelling to this ** out of her name because she had no reason to talk to me that way. She didn't. I say, "You keep talking to me like that. I'm not your child". There was another young lady there. I told her, "I don't want to deal with you. I want to deal with **". Then she said, "** can't give you a refund". I'm going to go head refund. I told her, "You know what I don't want the frame and give me back all my money". I will never ever do any business again with them. After I left the store I didn't know her name so I called back to find out her name. She picked up and she hang the phone in my face. The location is the one on Cortez right next to Chicks-fil-A. Terrible customer service.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2015

    I recently purchased 2 sets of glasses. The sunglasses were never correct. My very close vision was not correct. I could barely see my watch on my wrist. When I took the sunglasses back to the same store a few weeks later, I was told by an optometrist there that the "These are not the correct pair for my progressive lenses and that some of the ladies who worked there did not always know what they were doing". He said I could simply exchange the sunglasses for a new pair that worked for me. When I returned to the same store later, the same man was there. I picked out a pair of frames for sunglasses. He had me sit with the manager who went through the computer data and told me, "That will be $310."

    I told her I was told I could simply exchange the pair I had for another pair and her comment was, "Oh no". I said, "I do have insurance" and she said "We would have to back everything out and start from scratch". I said, "OK", and she said, "Oh no". I picked up my original sunglasses and left the store. I already paid $550 for the original two pairs of glasses. The regular glasses are great and work just fine, the sunglasses do not. I will not pay an additional $310 for another pair of glasses. They put me in the wrong type of sunglasses to start with and I have to pay the difference for the store's mistake? NO.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2015

    On my way to Len Craft and saw world works new opening for business. I usually check out customers reviews but being new I thought what could go wrong. I purchased glasses for 700.00 and the Lens always have a smug films, took them back. The clerk clean, two weeks later the lens fell out took the glasses back. The representative told me if I have anymore just bring back and they would refund my funds. 7 weeks later smug film got worse and lens fell out. Took back ask for my money. Another manager gave me free cleaning napkins and told me to try that. I told her I am not the first person that is having this issues. I call the BBB and true enough many customers is have the same issues. My glasses is only 2 months and wear them constantly to see. I want to know how do I get my money refund.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2015

    I went to Visionworks to get an eye exam. The doctor made a mistake on the prescription. As a result, I got one pair of glasses does not work on me. The doctor told me that everyone could make a mistake and she is not responsible for this. I have to pay for this pair of glasses. The Visionworks told me that the doctor was independent, they could not do anything. What a joke!!

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    Reviewed May 29, 2015

    I spent more money there than I ever have, yet I ended up receiving the cheapest, most poorly made glasses that I've ever seen which broke within a month. I went to get a replacement pair, since I remember saying yes to the insurance and even remember it saying it on my receipt, but Visionworks tells me that my record says that I don't have the insurance. I am positive that I paid for it, so is this human error, computer error, or a lie to get out of having to replace my glasses? Then they say that it wouldn't have mattered anyway because the insurance doesn't cover hinge breaks. What? It doesn't matter their excuse; they will find any lie to tell you just to get out of honoring what they promised. Don't chance doing business here, not when there are better places nearby. Please spread the word to help prevent others from being swindled!

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    Reviewed May 27, 2015

    I purchased my glasses; every day wear, sun and computer glasses from the Waldorf, MD, ST Charles Towne Center Visionworks. My everyday wear eye glass frame broke after five months that I purchased and paid for insurance on. I took my glasses to the Waldorf store. The receptionist looked in the computer and found a frame at one of there stores in Minneapolis. I was told they will FedEx the frames to the Maryland store and it would take 3 to 4 days.

    I called after four days and was told that they had not received the frame and that they had no way to track the frames. I asked to be called back. The sales manager called back and indicated that she called the store that the frames was shipped from and they could not provide shipping information. I asked why - she did not provide a satisfactory answer. The sale manager said that they did not know when the frame would arrive. I asked why - she did not provide a satisfactory answer.

    The St Charles Towne Center, Waldorf MD, store sales manager indicated that they had ordered the frame from the Visionworks distribution center and it will take 5 to 7 business days to get them in. I asked why - she did not provide a satisfactory answer. It will have taken 9 to 12 + days to receive a replacement frame for the, broken, scotch taped together glasses that I am having wear. Horrible management, very poor service and customer service poor. Do not recommend.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2015

    I went in to purchase glasses & I was there literally for 35 min before someone finally opened their mouth to acknowledge me. Sad thing is that they weren't even busy. No actually they were busy, running their mouths, gossiping, & preparing to run next door to T-mobile to get their phone charged! The lady who finally says something to me didn't even make direct eye contact! Her exact words were, "You're with the lady in the back?" I'm like, "Huh!!! No, I'm by myself & I've been waiting for someone to offer me some customer service like you have to last 4 customers who's walked through your doors!" I was literally walked past 9 times by the same 3 employees with a simple, "Are you finding everything okay, need any help, how are you today, etc." If it weren't for the deal they were offering I would have tossed the frames in my hand to the floor & walked out... Tooooo irritated for words!!!

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    Reviewed May 22, 2015

    I went there for the first time due to my personal eye dr having a limited selection of frames. My sunglasses came in somehow a mix of black & brown, and my lenses that I paid for to be thinned, scratched my face to the point where I'm wearing concealer all around my eye. I called when I realized the tint was wrong the afternoon that I picked them up, to be argued with by the general manager that there is no way they were wrong. When I brought them in he compared them to the 2 samples and they weren't either color and he didn't know what to do besides order me new lenses. Ten days later they come in, completely brown and still extremely thick. I have never been so frustrated with the customer service somewhere in my life, I won't ever go back!

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    Reviewed May 20, 2015

    I purchased glasses in December. Got up yesterday to put glasses on & handle broke off. I went to the store where I purchased them. I was told I would have to buy new frames. The lady said, “We can give you 20 percent off.” I told her I did not abuse the glasses. & that I hadn't had them that long. She, “Well you didn't buy the warranty.” I told her “I wasn't offered the warranty.” She got the manager & he said, “We don't even carry these frames but we can order some more & put your lenses in them. You can pay 69.99 for them. It will take 2 weeks to get them.” I told him that wasn't fair. I told him that the guy that sold them to me that those don't break. When I told him I had seen glasses like that break he said, “No they don't because they have knee action.”

    Why are they not carrying those any more. My husband & I are on a fixed income. I can't afford new glasses right now. I could barely afford those. Now have to turn around & pay out more money. My husband is sick & in a convalescent center right now so it is tough having to put out more money. I have took good care of my glasses. I am 79 years old. I should have went somewhere else. Now what am I going to do? This store is in Town East Mall, Mesquite, Texas.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2015

    Somehow I ended up at visionworks around 6 months ago. I had a pair of glasses I wear at night but I misplaced them and just went in to get new contacts. When they told me to take my old pair out and throw them away I went through the routine and was then told by the doctor that one eye was red and he would NOT allow me to get a pair of trial contacts. Of course I argued with him and the staff and they were all rude.

    I had to pay for the contact exam $100 and no contacts so I am literally blind and I told them I couldn't drive so I was basically forced into getting another pair of glasses and paying for the glasses exam. He told me to return in a week but I was so mad it took me 3 months exactly and they said I had to pay for yet another exam for the contacts because I let too much time go by. So I told them I wasn't giving them another dime and went to Walmart. Don't ever go to this place! They advertise all this buy one get one and it's always a crock. Walmart is much much better and cheaper.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2015

    Our appointment was at 3:30 and it took an hour to see the doctor. I didn't finally leave there until 5pm. The doctor was fine although he did seemed rushed at the waiting room was packed. I had no insurance and paid cash for this visit. I will not return in the future as I do not like spending my day in a waiting room. I was obviously triple booked. When I went to the frames section, my mother was looking at frames for herself. She has insurance. When my mom asked how much would insurance cover, the salesman went into her insurance coverage and pre-authorized purchasing the frames there. She went next door to another optical and found a pair she liked better but couldn't purchase them as she was now locked out and only authorized at Visionworks so she went back there & then told her she had to wait till Monday to fix the problem as Davis Vision was closed on Saturday. NEVER WILL WE RETURN.

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    Reviewed May 16, 2015

    I went to Visionworks 5 times, with myself and 4 family members. The experience was quite bad every time. One store was disorganized and slow. Someone was always at the front desk waiting for glasses or lenses that had been lost. They forgot to call us when our order was ready. They couldn't answer simple questions about different glasses options or insurance benefits. Some of the associates were nice, but none were efficient or very competent. One doctor was quite good; another couldn't answer simple direct questions and rushed us out the door while we still had issues to settle.

    We switched to the Springfield Mall branch -- even worse. They lied about prices, they gave me the wrong prescription, they mixed up the left and right lenses for one of my daughters, we asked for the cheapest lenses and found out, later, that we had one of the most expensive, my wife's exam was only 4 minutes long... too many problems to count. They are interested in selling you as much as possible, and they will do whatever it takes to pad the bill. Quality care and the client's experience are not important, to most of the workers at least. I have direct experience with approx. 25 Visionworks employees. I only trust 3 of them, and only one of those is also quite competent.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2015

    I am in the NYS plan for eyeglass coverage and went to participating provider Visionworks and received "covered" glasses that contained "covered" lenses that are of such poor quality that they are constantly and consistently cloudy, dirty, and not clear to see through, no matter how often, or how much I clean them per eyeglass cleaning instructions. I own 9 pairs of glasses with $53 Wal-Mart replacement lenses and do not have this problem.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2015

    On April 1 2015 I went to Store 95 in Phoenix to buy new frames with new RX. When I picked them up I could not see very well or read. Took the glasses back to Dr. to be checked. They are not right. Took new Rx. to have remade on April 23. When I picked them up they were still not right. Went back to Dr. They had put the old Rx. back in the glasses. Took the glasses back to store right away on May 8 2015. I was told that someone would lose their job. I feel I should receive some kind of compensation after spending $386.60 and still do not have my glasses. I am 74 and would like to read again.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2015

    I desperately need to pick up my contacts, yet they close at 7:00! No one gets out of work at 7:00! I mean, come on!

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    Reviewed May 12, 2015

    Office manager was rude to me and rolled her eyes at me when I asked her to give me a moment as I was on a call. Amount of charges was not disclosed to me. Examination was rushed and didn't feel thorough. Called back to question charges and I was speaking was cut off. Was told Dr would return my call and did not receive one. Asked for a refund and was denied. Went into office to speak with owner and office Mgr said she could take a message. When I insisted on speaking with owner office Mgr called security.

    Another Dr came out from the back. When I expressed my concerns and how I was treated he replied with he didn't care. Both Mgr and Dr said they didn't know where the owner was and when I could speak to her and made sure to state that she would soon be on vacation for 2 weeks. Tracked down owner at another office who was equally as rude. She cut me off as I was speaking, refused a refund and told me it was my ins fault. Then stated that she was hanging up on me. So $95 out of pocket... I have never paid this amount before with my ins benefits and now they are refusing to give me my prescription.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2015

    I ordered identical frames on a buy-one-get-one-free promotion for my father, who had his original Vision Works glasses lost during a stay in the hospital. I went into the Vision Works store on April 19th or 20th. To make it easy on myself, I ordered 2 of the same frames. The store only had 1 pair in stock but I was told the second pair would be in by the end of the week. I paid the bill at that time. The first pair was ready by the next day and I was told they would call us when the free pair was ready. We waited and waited and never, ever received any call from Vision Works over a 3 week period. I did call about once a week to see what the hold-up was and each time I was told the frames were still on order and that the store was at the mercy of the manufacturer.

    Finally, on May 11th, 3 weeks to the day later, I called and spoke to the store manager and explained that I was going to report them to the BBB, the Vision Works corporate office and that if the frames weren't ready within the next day or so, I wanted a partial refund. No customer should have to wait that long or make that many phone calls to get the "FREE" pair that Vision Works promises. It was their big promotional to get customers in the door, so it shouldn't be such a hassle to expect them to honor their promotion. The manager put me on hold for several minutes and came back, saying she had located another pair of frames in town and the glasses would be ready in an hour.

    Now why on earth did it take threats of reports to the BBB and the Corporate Offices to get the store to do what they should have done 3 weeks earlier? Vision Works should have been contacting me with updates, but instead there was nothing but silence. I had a custom sofa made in less time than it took Vision Works to make their "free" eye glasses.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2015

    My husband and I bought our eyeglasses from Visionworks in New Port Richey Florida a couple of months ago. We were referred to by friends. My husband has no problems with his glasses, however, I am in Cape May, NJ and my screw has come out of my glasses 4 times already. There is no Visionworks near me. I have always gone to Wal-Mart for my glasses and will go back there again. Very discouraging. I will not be returning to Visionworks.

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    Reviewed May 4, 2015

    I ordered a pair of prescription sunglasses that I specifically asked if the curved style frame would prevent them from making the lenses transition styled versus regular polarized lenses......they said “sure no problem”.... A day before my order was set to be ready I get a phone call stating they couldn't make the lenses because of the very issue that I asked about. Now here is the kicker- I had to wait another 2 weeks because of this lack of product knowledge on their part.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2015

    Management very unprofessional. Patients files out in the open in the sales floor where other patients could see them. Talking about patients to other patients.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2015

    I have been a customer of Visionworks for years and bought with 50 percent down. This time I went in and they demanded payment in full which I paid. I was told the glasses would be in within 7 to 10 days and the contract showed 11 days. After more than the allotted time I contacted them and was told they were waiting for the vendor so they can fill the order. I believe they are floating on my money and stalling for time. They could of easily called me to tell me they had a problem and we could of worked it out. This is NOT the way to do business. I have canceled my order and they have my money. I'm worried they may be going out of business and I'll never see my money. I am a senior and can't afford to lose this money.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2015

    I have had cataract surgery on both eyes. That allows me to get a pair of glasses and bill them to Medicare. I am a retired military veteran. I have TriCare For Life as my secondary or supplemental insurance. Whatever Medicare will pay 80% of TriCare will pay the remaining 20%. All that needs to be done is Medicare needs to be billed and the bill is automatically sent to TriCare and paid. Nothing more has to happen. Visionworks is telling me that they do not work with supplemental insurance and I have to pay the co-pay and get reimbursed. I have been retired from the Air Force for 16 years. This is the first time I have run into a situation like this.

    In all those years I have never had to pay a co-pay. Then I did some research and found out what sort of business I am about to get involved with. Thanks to all the other complaints my eyes were opened and I will not do business with Visionworks in N. Riverside, Illinois, or any other place for that matter. If no one patronizes them they will eventually be put out of business so spread the word. Thanks again for letting me benefit from other's bad experiences. It sounds like what they are doing is committing fraud and that is a crime. A zealous attorney might find some grounds for a class action suit against them. Other nationwide business have been run out of business by the justice department; like Pharmore Pharmacies and a few others. Best of luck to all.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2015

    They twice 2 or 3 times the cost and then they say buy one get one free. Liars.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2015

    I purchased a pair of eye glasses from Vision Works with at least 3-4 upgrades. I have been in and out of the store complaining for different reasons. The lens fell out 4-5 times before they gave me new frames. There was a glare on my glasses so I took them back in so I could upgrade to smudge/glare proof, scratch resistance lens. The lens I upgraded to are not glare or smudge proof. In fact they smudge up while I'm wearing them. They are extremely hard to clean, and need to be cleaned throughout the day constantly. Whenever I do or did have go into the facility and someone cleaned them for me, it took them a long time to clean them as well.

    One of the employees went through at least 6-8 wipes and they were not as clean as we thought they should have been considering the length of time they took to clean them. I have had to have a pair of glasses replaced because they did not transition right. The lens was blotchy. I expected better quality glasses. The glasses I have are garbage in my opinion. I wish I had purchased my glasses anywhere else. I would not recommend this store to anyone. I must say their customer service has been great, but the quality of their glasses is very poor.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2015

    I've been seeing the doctor here for at least 20 years previously the Eye Dr. Since Visionworks took over the customer service is terrible - Woodbridge NJ office. Ordered contacts that took 3 WEEKS to come in. Never did I Ever wait so long. You approach front desk and they ignore you or appear bothered to help you. Showed up as a walk in as my last right contact ripped... They refused to see me. I am now 3 days walking around with distorted vision!!!! And had to miss work!! Doctor would not come out of office to even speak with me as it was a doctor that I don't typically see - this was a covering dr. This unfortunately happened on a late Saturday so stuck waiting till Monday. Over 20 years I have NEVER been turned away!! Have walked in MANY TIMES SAME SITUATION. I will be switching eye doctors after today's visit. UNACCEPTABLE.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2015

    My husband and I went in to their store today to get him a pair of glasses. We waited an hour and never once got greeted, or told that it would be a moment before we were helped. A man walked in 30 minutes after us and an employee proceed to help him before us. I'm pissed.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2015

    I bought my glasses and picked up my new pair on March 14. I noticed that there was a small crack in the lens. I took them back to the store and after the Rep dropped them on the floor twice, she said that they would reorder my lenses. 10 days later, I was told they were ready. When I got there to pick them up, after waiting 30 minutes, I was told that the lenses they ordered had more cracks in them. Faulty lenses. More like faulty staff. When I picked them up on April 18th, a month after I purchased them, they were finally ready. When I asked for a manager I was told that they are not available. I asked for compensation or partial refund and she said no. I made sure to explain my story loudly enough for the crowded room to hear. This place is a rip off and I will never go back.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2015

    Frames broke, ordered new ones four weeks ago, still no glasses. Last week, told me the frames are back ordered. Still, no glasses. This company should have told me up front about the problem, thus giving me an opportunity to explore other options. They have totally failed to provide this service to me, for certain, I recommend any other company. They still have the money for the frames, and I have no glasses.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2015

    DON'T GO HERE!!! POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INCOMPETENT LENS-MAKING! Had to return several times to get my glasses. 1st time, prescription not filled correctly (eye center was off). 2nd time, they didn't return my original lenses (as requested) for the frames I brought in to get transition lenses. 3rd time (I bought 2 pair of glasses), the 2nd pair give headaches and Visionworks refused to even look at them. I will NEVER go to a Visionworks eye center again.

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    StaffReliability

    Reviewed April 8, 2015

    DO NOT go to Visionworks!!! They do not back up the products they sell!!! Three employees including the MOD confirmed the anti-glare coating had peeled off but refused to replaced the defective product. I work from home, my eyeglass case and the microfiber cloth is within arm's reach. I do not use any cleaner or chemicals to clean my eyeglass.

    I have been wearing glasses for twenty years, none of my previous pair had any defect in the lens. The frame/nose pads would fail a few times over but not the lens. Visionworks is a poor excuse for eye care professional when they don't even back up the products they sell. I will never go there again nor will any of my family members!

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    Reviewed April 2, 2015

    I don't like the customer service especially at the one on Cottman Avenue. I asked for an early appointment and they said no without even checking the schedule. I will never go to this ghetto place again.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2015

    We have been going to visionworks since it was eyemasters. We've always been happy with their work. However when I this time there was a sign that stated buy one pair get the second pair free so I got my eyes examined and went out and talk to the girl. Picked out two pair of glasses and one regular glass glasses. When she figured out the deal, we came to 1400 dollars and something and then she deducted 669 for the second. Leaving me a total of seven hundred and fifty nine dollars for one pair of glasses. I have never paid that much for any glasses that I bought from eyemasters and I was very disappointed so I cancelled my order and I will not ever go back there again. Also after my wife called and talked with the lady and told her about the prices, the lady then told her that she could give us 40 percent off. I thought that'd be pretty odd. After all that, she was willing to give me 40% off than ever before so I'm done with visionworks.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2015

    I have been wearing glasses for over 15 years and have previously only had one small problem that was fixed within a reasonable time frame. Now to my experience with Visionworks. I purchased eyeglasses for a total amount of $818.58. These were supposed to be very good quality glasses. I wish I could find out if they were good because since the purchase date on 11/25/2014 I have not had the correct lenses. The first problem was the height issue. Things were blurry because on the left lens the reading portion was made too small. This problem was fixed.

    I kept these glasses for a couple of weeks and couldn't see distance clearly. When looking at things over 25 feet away things were blurry. I went back to Visionworks. The employee told me the prescription probably needed to be stronger for my distance and to go back to my eye doctor. I did. His prescription was fine but when he checked the glasses he said the distance portion of the lens was too strong and they needed to remake them with the original prescription. I went back to Visionworks and when their technician checked them he said they were accurate. I said "well a doctor says they are not. I choose to go with the doctor's measurements and not your technician."

    I then suggested that the employee take them right next door to the doctor (not my doctor by the way and see what read they get on the lenses). He did. Guess what? This doctor said they were too strong too. Fast forward two weeks. I went on March 18th to pick up my new lenses. Had to wait an hour for them to be put into the frames. I put them on and immediately I didn't have a good feeling. I thought maybe my eyes will take a day or two to adjust. After a day I took the glasses back to my eye doctor and he said they were the exact same problem as before. The distance portion of the lens was too strong. I immediately left and went to Visionworks and told them the situation.

    Once again the technician looked at them and said they were fine. By this point I was mad. This is exactly what happened two weeks earlier. There was only one employee and the technician working at the store so this time I took the lenses next door to yet another eye doctor and she wrote the measurements on a sticky note and I walked back to Visionworks and said. Here are the measurements another doctor just got. Is this my prescription? The employee agreed it was not. I am now waiting to get my glasses back again. It will take 10 days. This has been the worst experience ever. Please save yourself grief and aggravation and buy your glasses somewhere else. I for one will never purchase glasses from Visionworks again. They do not even offer to give you anything as some sort of compensation for all of the errors they have made.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2015

    Purchased a 500-dollar pair one year ago. Recently the lenses started to look as though there were tiny webs in each lens. Took them back to the store, but was told I would have to pay another 200 dollars if I wanted to replace the lenses. What a RIPOFF.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2015

    I went to Visionworks to get an eye exam. I had a coupon for "buy one, get one free", but I was told because I'm using insurance, I was unable to get that offer. What I was offered was get 1/2 off my second frame, but that's not what the advertisement.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2015

    Got my glasses 2 1/2 months ago. Lens already fell out. Couldn't find lens. Was told that total cost for new lens is coming out of my pocket. Not interested in helping out in any way. Just wanted to get me in there and get more of my money. Will suggest union shop for better eyewear services for employees. These people are the worst.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2015

    I purchased a pair of glasses several months ago, paid almost 400.00 for them to be the way that I wanted them and scratch resistant was a must and not even a year later my lenses are scratched and chipped.. For the price I paid there shouldn't be any scratches at all.. I only use approved lens wipes to clean them..

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    Visionworks should change their name to "Bait And Switch." The employee who attempted to help me was very pleasant. Unfortunately, she couldn't make any decisions. She would go to the office manager, who couldn't make a decision, and passed her off to the optometrist (**). The optometrist (**), who was in his office 30 feet away, spent several minutes on the phone with ** discussing my concerns. My concerns are these: I brought two of my children in for eye exams, using a promotional offer for $20/person. The optometrist (**) suggested that my son not wear his contacts for a short period and return so he could re-examine his eyes to determine the right prescription.

    Six months passed and I sent my teenage son in to get his exam and contact prescription. They threw away the contacts he was wearing, had him put in a new prescribed pair, and told him it was $60. My son was shocked. Not knowing what else to do, he paid. I must emphasize -- I have been very respectful of those I dealt with regardless of their inability to show customer service. ** explained that they were aware that we had previously paid for the eye exam -- but we should have returned within three months of the first exam, preferably within 2 weeks. This is not shown anywhere on my original receipt, no notes from the optometrist (**).

    The store manager then stated to ** and myself, "You are right. We should have followed up with you." After several minutes on the phone with the optometrist (**), ** advised me the only thing they will do is credit me $40 toward a new purchase. She then stated that the second reason for not refunding me is that my son's prescription changed since his initial visit. I asked, how do they know? I asked her again, if they knew the correct prescription during the first exam, then why would you have my son return for a second exam? If they couldn't diagnose the prescription correctly the first exam, how do you know it changed? Which is it? She couldn't give me an answer. $60 isn't going to break the bank. It is all about customer service. Or in this instance -- the lack of.

    It is a presumption that the aforementioned optometrist is Dr. ** as I did not speak to him directly -- this is the name the Visionworks employee (**) referred to the optometrist as. This is also the name on my receipt. How can this optometrist (**) possibly think that by pushing my concerns off on a Visionworks cashier is going to save him $60. Ironically, word of mouth is going to cost him a great deal more. Very poor customer service is passed on to potential customers faster than acquiring new customers with "bait and switch" promotional offers.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2015

    Just wanted to say I had a wonderful experience at the Visionworks in Homestead Pa. They were experienced and pleasant. ** assisted me...he was very knowledgeable. I picked my glasses up 4 business days later and again was treated with the utmost kindness. The facility was very clean and salesman was wearing a suit...very professional. I would definitely recommend to my friends.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2015

    I took my son into VISIONWORKS for an eye exam at which time they informed me that he needed glasses. So he picked out glasses, etc. He had not previously had to wear glass and the optometrist said he would have to adjust. After several days of attempting to adjust, we went back to the store... "Oh were sorry, we put the wrong lens in...." So they replaced the lens. My son went off to college and keep complaining about the glasses. When he was able to return to Buffalo, I took him to a REAL eye ophthalmologist who explained to me that my son did not need glasses and that’s why he was having a hard time trying to adjust.

    When I called Vision works back, they were terrible. Their best response was “well, he eyes must have improved.” What a joke. I would not recommend anyone to go there. When asked about a refund fund, they said NO. NEVER EVER WOULD I GO THERE AGAIN!

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    Reviewed March 1, 2015

    I made an appointment after 2 hours of waiting. I was told by the black long haired receptionists at the Knoxville TN Center mall location I wasn't covered. So I called my insurance. She lied. She could have called the same number I did to find out that I was covered... She was rude, placed people in front of me and didn't know a thing about filing insurance. This is not my first bad experience with them but it will be my last!!! Worst place I have ever dealt with when it comes to vision... Run. Do not waste your time, money or energy.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015

    We went to Visionworks and got an eye exam. The Saleswomen was trying really hard to get us to buy two glasses and sunglasses that we clearly could not afford. We left and went to another place which was more reasonable and asked for my exam to be faxed over, which I paid for. We sat there waiting a long while for them to fax it over but they never did and the store closed without even trying to fax over my eye exam results. The Visionworks that we went to was in East Setauket, NY 11733.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    I purchased a new pair of glasses at Visionworks in Eden Prairie, Mn. As the 12 month warranty elapsed I noticed that the lenses were becoming a little fuzzy to look through. Now it's been just over 18 months and the lenses are so fuzzy that they are unusable. The first person I talked to at the store said it was because I rinsed them with water which breaks down the coating. I complained to their corporate customer service about the coating being biodegradable and was eventually routed to the store manager. She briefly looked at the lenses and said that the coating was fine but that the lenses are all scratched up. She said they couldn't be fixed and offered a 25% discount on new lenses. With that discount the price was the same as other nearby stores every day un-discounted price.

    I had the glasses inspected by two people at Pearle Vision and one person at the Family Eye Clinic. All three of them said there are no scratches but that the coating is badly cracked and coming apart. I took the glasses to my workshop and used my strongest magnifying glass. There were no scratches. I could clearly see that the coating has fractured into thousands of pieces like a mosaic. I was sold a bad product, lied to and left with no resolution. I will never use Visionworks again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2015

    Have been here 2hrs & still have not been seen. We are new to the area & will never ever come here again. I even called to ask if I needed an appt. The lady on the phone said they were slow & to just come on in. Also no one was friendly. Very disappointing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2015

    I went to my appt. at VisionWorks for contact lenses and my insurance was accepted here. I was given a trial pair to wear for a week to make sure things worked out okay. I was then told during my visit that I had to order my contacts or I would lose my benefit for contacts, so I ordered them. Not even a week later, I went back in because the contacts were not working. Turns out I had the wrong Rx in one eye and they had to adjust it. I wanted to change my contact order, because I had the wrong Rx. They said I couldn't change the order, nor return the contacts for the correct Rx. I then went to Wal-mart Vision Center to get the correct contact lenses. I will never return to VisionWorks.

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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