This place is amazing, and Dr. Alex is the man! I came here desperate to get my prescription fixed because my current glasses were giving me migraines. Because of COVID, there were no other optometrists open and Dr. Alex fit me in during his after-hours because of how uncomfortable my glasses were making me. I had a complicated situation too, where the prescription I had in hand didn't match up to the glasses I was wearing. I needed someone to check out what lens was in my glasses while also updating the numbers. Dr. Alex listened to me carefully and spent so much time in assuring that I was taken care of. At the same time, I have some underlying eye conditions and Dr. Alex was very attentive to make sure that I receive the attention and care I needed in that regard. For example, he suggested a particular type of lens because my prescription is very high; that's something no other optometrist has taken the time to look into for me. He was honest in telling me what lenses I do and don't need (like blue light lenses). You absolutely don't need to be worried about being swindled or duped here (like many other places do!). I will be coming back here, along with my full family, for all of my eye-care needs. 17th street optometry has unmatched customer service and personalized friendly staff. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

I ordered new prescription lenses for existing sunglass frames. Four weeks later I stopped by to see status of my purchase. I was informed the lenses were no longer available as the distributor had stopped purchasing my frames. They asked if I would accept lenses from another provider. I said yes but wondered why they waited four weeks to ask. Two weeks later I was told my sunglasses were ready. Not, the lenses were not the mirrored ones I had ordered. Three weeks later for a grand total of nine weeks since ordering my sunglasses they are ready to pick up. I will pick them up in a half hour. Hope they are correct. read more

This is an A+ business in my opinion. The staff is all very friendly and professional and they provide top service in a very modern and clean office. I saw a new doctor today, Tanya Ngo, O.D. and she was fabulous and so thorough as she diagnosed my eye condition and explained it all in detail. I feel very confident with their entire team, and I'm happy to have been a longtime customer! read more

They were so helpful they tighten my sunglasses, no charge very helpful, professional and sweet!!

The most pleasant staff and highly professional. They know their craft! Dr. Elson was fabulous. His updated equipment and cutting edge knowledge made me feel well taken care of. He recommended new products that I tried and they felt wonderful in my eyes. I highly recommend this office for all your optometry needs. The display of glasses is spectacular! read more

Dr. Elson and staff really went out of their way to make my first visit to the office very pleasant. The visit was very seamless and thorough, the staff is super nice and friendly and the office was easy to find and is located in a center with plenty of parking. Dr. Elson really took time to make sure i left seeing better than when i came in. I will be taking my whole family to see Dr. Elson from now on. Thank you! read more

I was referred by Dr. Elson to take care of my keratoconus condition. I was fitted for Scleral lenses over several appointments and he was great each time. Very caring and wanted to make sure every fitting was comfortable and I could see correctly. This takes a lot of patience on both the doctor and patient since it's not a one time appointment, it takes time to make sure you have the correct fit, vision, prescription, etc... I was not a fan of trying these hard contacts but he convinced me through talking it over (pros vs cons) and if I did not see a positive result, I could go back to using my glasses. I was very happy he did, since I did not believe I could get better vision than what I was experiencing previously but I sure was mistaken. He is a great doctor, very patient, and understanding. Believe me, I asked a lot of questions and received help via email, calls, etc. and he always called me back or responded back to my email. Thanks again Dr E.! read more

Dr. Elson is a true contact lense Specialist. I know this because I saw another doctor that could not get my prescription right with my gas permeable contact lenses. The comprehensive eye exam is what I got from today's appointment, which is what I did not get from the other 'doctor'. Dr. Elson is meticulous, caring, and really an expert with the fitting of gas permeable contact lenses. I highly recommend him! read more

I have never received compliments on my glasses before, and now I get them once a week. The optometrists are professional and competent and the dark haired woman is excellent at choosing frames. read more

I was referred to Dr. Elson by my corneal specialist for a contact fitting and was very happy with the whole deal. I was seen quick and got my prescription quickly. read more

When 85 year old Grandma panicked because the screw came out of her glasses, leaving her helplessly vision impaired, I took them to the closest Optician. Ninoua Kando, at 17 St Optometry fixed them in minutes, cleaned them, and refused payment. While she attended to the glasses, I looked around their clean, bright, thoughtfully arranged glasses display. I know where to go when our family of 5 eyeglass wearing people need to update our spectacle array. Thank you for your kindness today. read more

Hopefully from these pictures you can see how EXCITED I am about getting my new progressive glasses from 17th St. Optometry. Dr. Elson is super friendly, very knowledgeable and educated me on the benefits of taking care of my eyes. Tanya and Jennifer were AMAZING at helping me pick out the right frames to compliment my face and the frames fit so well even with the small bridge on my nose. I am so very thankful for 17th St. Optometry and I have switched my whole family to this office moving forward. THANK YOU AGAIN Dr. Elson and staff for making me feel great and now I can see so clearly. One last thing......the selection of frames is phenomenal. There is such a great variety of frames to choose from. I know I'll be purchasing more in the future. read more

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My husband went to have a diagnosis for his recent "red eye" condition, he said Dr. Elson and the staff were very friendly and very professional! Dr. Elson actually called him later in the day for a follow up for what was a routine visit-not a common practice for most doctors. Great atmosphere in the office, my husband would recommend to anyone looking for an optometrist! A+ read more

I was on my last pair of contact lenses and I was worried that they would totally closed due to the COVID crisis, but I texted the Doctor they were able to get me some contacts to hold me over! So grateful that I'm not stuck wearing my glasses throughout this whole pandemic. I love the staff and service here, they always make their patients a priority :) read more

I visited the optometry office twice this month and it's been great. The front office makes sure to open the door for you when you get there (after you call them to let you know you are there). They are all wearing masks and hand sanitizers everywhere! The office is very professional and clean (not just because of COVID). It was my first time at the office and seeing Dr. Toki. The exam rooms are clean and organized, which was nice since my previous optometrist office wasn't so neat. I went in for my dry eyes and double vision, and she was very attentive from the start. Lots of questions were asked, tests done, and I loved that she wanted to make sure I didn't leave without resolving my issues. I would highly recommend Dr. Toki! I'm pretty sure other optometrists in the office are just as nice. I've only seen Dr. Toki, but the overall office and staff are all professional and genuine! Highly recommend!!! Oh!!! Also, they explained all the options that my insurance allowed, which is a plus because my previous optometry office never explained what they are billing the insurance for and what I was responsible for. So just having that broken down and seeing it on a post it note for contacts was a plus. :) read more

I have been coming here for at least 5 years! This place is absolutely amazing. The staff is more than nicer than anywhere else I have ever been. When choosing a frame they are super helpful in trying to find what you are looking for. I have never been to a place with such amazing customer service. I highly recommend this place and will continue to come here. read more

Awesome staff! Dr. Elson nailed my prescription and told me to use artificial tears (not the Visine I was using) for my dry eyes - ever since then I've really noticed an actual improvement in my eyes and really in my daily life! Everything is so much more comfortable (and clearer, too)! Thank you to everyone at 17th Street Optometry! read more

I was traveling in the area and my mom and I needed our glasses repaired. The staff greeted us warmly, took care of our issue quickly at a very reasonable price, and even offered some good advice how I could make my glasses be more comfortable. I appreciated the good service and if I lived in this area, would return to them again. read more

First time here to support private businesses but not a relaxing visit at all. Waited over 30 minutes to be attended after arriving on time for appointment only to be rushed through to the sales table. Asked to just browse but lady brought out like 10 pairs asking try these, try those and so on... None worked out for me. Asked for my prescription prior to leaving and still had to make me wait almost 10 min for it. Got home and of course it's incomplete... I get it, they want to make the sale but frames there were overpriced compared to manufacturers listed price and felt pressured to make a selection there. Better service and price at lense Crafters read more

I just can't say enough good things about 17th street optometry! From the minute I placed the phone call to my actual exam with Dr. Elson I received exceptional service. I called this office in a panic, and looking for results. I had been seeing another optometrist who brushed me off when I complained I had randomly lost vision in my left eye. Not only did the staff at 17th optometry get me in right away Dr. Elson saved my sight.... LITERALLY. After a very through exam and the patience to answer all my questions (as I had a ton) Dr. Elson was able to work with a neurologist and in a matter of days have a diagnosis that needed immediate medical attention. Although, I had been referred to a neurologist for my loss of vision Dr Elson's bed side manner blew me out of the water! I received a personal follow up call on a SATURDAY... yes, a SATURDAY from the Dr. himself, to insure I was hanging in there. Once I had been through my course of medical TX I proceed to go back to 17th optometry. Thats when things just got better. The staff helped me pick out frames in a matter of minuets! Their honesty and exceptional customer service is beyond words. Although my diagnosis was a rare situation, if it wasn't for the staff getting me in right away or Dr. Elson being so through I could have lost my sight completely. If you are looking for an optometrist save your yourself and call now! I promise you will NOT be disappointed! I just can't recommend this place to enough people! read more

I have tried other optometrists in the past, but always come back to see Dr. Broady and her staff. Especially now, as my vision has changed drastically, I need someone who is highly skilled who can help me with the proper lenses. She is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I have never had a problem with the lenses, Dr. Broady has always been spot on! And, Carla has always been extremely helpful with choosing a frame that looks best on me. I just purchased three pairs and am super happy with them all. I have total trust and faith in this company as they are always kind and honest and I have been going there since they opened. I would recommend them and also the fabulous selection of frames available. Good people, all of them. read more

I visited Dr. Elson not long ago and was really impressed by his knowledge and the customer service experience. He took the time to explain my condition to me and was very diligent in finding a great fitting contact. I left his office seeing better than I ever have before. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Elson was extremely professional and knowledgeable during my visit. I was impressed by his attention to detail and excellent patient care. I would highly recommend him. read more