Alabama Family Optometry One Hour Optical

Front of Office on Christine Avenue

3.1 mi

Visited this business for the first time yesterday. Was referred by the VA to get an updated…read moreprescription. From the friendly staff at the front desk, to the technician who checked me in and did the preliminary stuff, to Doctor Shonda Wood, I couldn't have been happier. I was treated with respect, professionalism, and friendliness. Everyone was super knowledgeable and completely on task during my appointment. The only interruption was when I had to use the facilities. My only recommendation for this business would be to upgrade their computer program to allow new clients to fill out the paperwork required on line prior to the appointment.

I went to one of the Optometrists in town who have a really beautiful dispensary (polished wood and…read moreexpensive designer frames prominently displayed along the walls); because they carry the exact brand of really sweet (expensive . . . designer) frames I like. We are talking a $900+ pair of glasses. I was a bone head and lost the pair I had, so I really needed an immediate replacement; as the prescription in my "emergency" lenses was a bit off. The optometrists are great guys. The staff are wonderful people. But their supply chain stinks (and I'm trying to be nice). My perception (and I'm a savvy business guy) is they offload everything to a wholesale laboratory where they apparently have NO swing; or, worse, they suck-up poor performance to get the best price point. The quality of the product delivered is acceptable, but they can't deliver in a timely manner. FYI - this was my second . . . and last . . . time to suffer through the seemingly never ending wait. Hey . . . I liked the people and frames. But never again. I hope the few dollars of savings are worth the tens of thousands they are going to lose; from me and everyone I am going to tell my tale. Because after nearly a month of waiting . . . I pulled the plug and told them to forget it. I went back to the guys at Dawson's; who have never failed me. And yet again . . . Rick and Larry delivered. I got a new prescription, an awesome pair of high-end digital progressive lenses in my favorite frames (which they don't carry, but we got around that), with all the fancy coatings, a new pair of Maui Jim digital progressive sunglasses, and new lenses for my "emergency" single vision frames; so I can see the super thin daily wear if I lay them down in plain sight (plain sight for someone who can actually see). I went in late Tuesday (after telling the other folks I was done) and had the "emergency" lenses the next day; so no more headaches. The prescription Maui Jim's were ready Friday morning. And they are awesome! The lenses for the daily wear were ready before lunch the next Monday. And it wasn't because I was spending way too much money. While I was discussing the purchase, that still has my wife angry with me, Larry told me to wait a few, quite a few as he didn't rush it, minutes while he assisted a woman figure out a good pair of glasses that would fit her very much smaller eyewear budget. They treat the folks with a tight budget just the same as an idiot, like me, who can spend way more than seems reasonable for eyewear. These are good people. I will never again stray. Go give them a try. They will earn your business. And no . . . they didn't give me a discount to write this. I'll show you the credit card bill! But I got what I paid for . . . product and service!!

East Alabama Eye Clinic of Anniston, PC

4.7

(3 reviews)

3.4 mi

Dr. David Lewis goes above and beyond. He will even make parking lot calls when the need arises!read more

Dr. Lewis does a great job. He has done two cataract surgeries and my vision is clear as can be…read moreand he is satisfied withy my eyesight and during my annual visits has never recommended anything superfluous like lasik or new eyeglasses that I don't need. I have worn only two different pairs in 15 years.

Murrell, Svensen & Ellis

Dr Murrell has been our family optometrist about 30 yrs. His group is the best. They help in any…read moreway possible to make sure you keep "the vision". They go out of their way...like when your glasses need adjusting & to make sure you get the best treatment possible. Thanks Dr Murrell & crew!!

Dr. Murrell and his staff are very kind, helpful, and professional. I was so impressed with how…read moreDr. Murrell took the time to explain everything to me. It is obvious how much he cares about his patients. I have used other optometrists in the past, and now that I have found Dr. Murrell I will never go anywhere else.

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Anniston Eye Clinic

4.0

(8 reviews)

3.4 mi

Dr. Wilczek is very thorough in her exams and answers all of my questions and concerns. Her staff…read moreis excellent as well. If I have an eye issue outside my regular appointment, they always try to work me in. Look forward to coming here for all of my eye appointments.

I scheduled an appointment in Nov. 2023. I arrived at the appointment and was told that I wouldn't…read morebe able to see them until 2024. I was rescheduled at that point for an appointment on 1/3/2024 and received a card with the date and time. I arrived at the appointment at said date and time and was told "there's no doctor here" and "that wasn't us, we don't have a doctor here" and that I probabaly scheduled it with the wrong doctor. I explained that I made the appointment in office, this office, and she basically told me I was incorrect- although I have an appointment card confirming this appointment. She did not apologize. She was rude. And I would never come here if given the choice. Not to mention that the area of town this establishment is in, is not the best and the building upkeep is also not good. Awful service. Don't go here.

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Kazi Ophthalmology

1.0

3.3 mi

I wish I could recommend this practice, but unfortunately my experience over the last year and a…read morehalf has been incredibly disappointing. I was originally referred here by my rheumatologist for baseline eye testing before starting Plaquenil. During my first appointment, the younger associate doctor diagnosed me with glaucoma and started me on glaucoma eye drops. After experiencing significant side effects, I returned and was later evaluated by the owner and head doctor of the practice, who informed me that I did not actually have glaucoma. He explained that my eye pressure was normal and that the appearance of my optic nerves was simply due to my anatomy. I understood that mistakes can happen, so I continued trusting the practice with my care. Unfortunately, the problems continued. My first glasses prescription was incorrect, resulting in about $150 spent out of pocket on glasses I ultimately could not use. Later, after being diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, I asked whether binocular vision dysfunction could be contributing to my persistent double vision and vestibular migraines. I was told that I did have binocular vision dysfunction and, as I remember the conversation, the younger associate doctor said, "My bad. I should have checked for that before." Trusting that we had finally identified the problem, I again paid out of pocket for new lenses in two pairs of glasses. Those prescriptions also failed to resolve my vision problems. Along the way, there were multiple unnecessary trips to the office, including driving there after being told my glasses had arrived only to learn my order paperwork had been placed in the wrong stack. The reimbursement process has also been frustrating. I have paid $196 out of pocket for the most recent lenses. I was later told I would be reimbursed $133. When I asked why the reimbursement did not match what I had actually paid, I was told, "Well, he hasn't even written it just yet, soooo." That conversation was over a week ago. When I called again, I was told the check still had not been written. What has concerned me even more is my inability to obtain my own medical records. I have completed the required records request paperwork twice, emailed, called, and followed every instruction I was given. I am still trying to obtain the physician notes needed for another provider to continue my care without repeating unnecessary testing. At this point, the money is honestly no longer my biggest concern. The real cost has been the time. Time away from work. Time driving back and forth. Time waiting on glasses that never solved the problem. Time spent trying to obtain records that legally belong to me. Living with complex chronic illnesses already requires an enormous amount of time spent in medical offices. This situation became one more unnecessary obstacle that could have been resolved through communication and follow-through. I don't expect healthcare providers to be perfect. I do expect honest communication, accountability when mistakes occur, timely access to my own medical records, and a genuine effort to resolve problems fairly. I truly hoped this could be resolved privately. I submitted a formal written letter and continued trying to work directly with the practice before ever considering sharing my experience publicly. Unfortunately, after many months, I felt I had exhausted every reasonable avenue available to me. This review is not intended to encourage harassment or personal attacks against anyone at the practice. It is simply an honest account of my experience so that other patients can make informed decisions and so that anyone going through something similar knows they are not alone.

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Walmart Vision & Glasses

3.0

7.2 mi

Dr Tyson is very thorough and professional. Diana and Chris are super, very helpful. I always have…read morea great experience working with them.

Walmart in Anniston Alabama manager is rude talked to me like a dog. Never gave me a chance to tell…read morehim the problems I was having after waiting three month on glasses I purchased and paid in full. 1/24/24 it's 3/23/24 still no glasses . He told me to shut up! Told me he did not care about my problems, told me to go somewhere and buy glass. I told him I was going to report him to corporate he said he did not care. I will see if corporate dose anything if not that may be why he said he didn't care. I had to give the store one star only because the staff was very nice and afraid of him.

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Milano Eye Care

1.0

1.9 mi

I have worn glasses for over 45 years. The ones I purchased at this clinic was by far the most…read moreexpensive and WORST I have ever had. Inside of 6 Months they had to be replaced and are messed up again. They never offered to fit them to my face or even tried to make sure they fit correctly. I will NEVER go back and wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Wallace Price Dentistry

4.8

1.8 mi

What a wonderful Dentist. We are new to Alabama from California and I took my 82 year old mother…read more We had a informative consultation.. Super impressed. He will be my Dentist as well... our whole family. Thumbs up!!

Dr. Price was my Dad's dentist and took care of his dentures. A recent dental exam revealed I need…read morea partial or a set of dentures. Dr. Price offered a free exam. Dr. Price and his staff provided excellent service and consideration for my condition. Dr. Price's exam was through; he explained every step of the procedure and was very detailed in the explanation of the cost of the procedure. I recommend him to anyone! Google's driving directions are incorrect; Dr. Price's office is located on the right side of Highway 431 north, after passing over Henry Rd.

Oxford Dental Care

4.3

2.4 mi

great expeience. windy & lisa answered all my questions & scheduled my appointment. i had 2 teeth…read moreextracted. dr amir,amy & ashston were great during the procedure. this was the best experience i've ever had at a dentist office. my recovery has been great. i will highly recommend oxford dental care for your dental needs.

Lindy did a great job cleaning my teeth. She is always very professional and pleasant. She takes…read morethe time to explain exactly what she is doing. Lindy is very patient. She is the best dental hygentist ever. I always tell the dentist she should get a raise. Lindy is actually one of the reasons I use Oxford dental care. The dentists are ok too.

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Alabama Eye Clinic

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the person who took my back I think her name is Mary she is super nice and the doctor dr.moon was…read moresuper sweet great service id have to say this place is very professional mary is the best!

i was referred to Dr. Schnorbus (about 2 years ago) from the optician i was using to get glasses…read more He saw something that didn't look right during my exam. Dr. Schnorbus did a very extensive exam. he discovered I have glaucoma and macular degeneration. He is treating me in the best possible way and checking progress of my eye issues closely. he and his staff are EXCELLENT! Very efficient, courteous and through.

Cheaha Eye Associates

Best optometrist! Dr. Pickrell is very thorough and listens to concerns and addresses them. I had…read morea really bad infection / I don't know what in one of my eyes that was really painful and the most awful looking that 3 other doctors could not get "fixed." Finally saw Dr. Pickrell and he had it cleared up in like a week, after I've been afflicted by it for like a month. And now after years of needing to wear glasses but not because I absolutely hate them, thanks to this office because I'm such a baby, I am able-ish to put in contacts. Although I've been coming here for at least 15 years, so glad to have found an eye doctor who cares with a really nice staff! Also, don't be daunted by the wait time, he is worth the wait!

Dawson's Vision Center

Visited this business for the first time yesterday. Was referred by the VA to get an updated…read moreprescription. From the friendly staff at the front desk, to the technician who checked me in and did the preliminary stuff, to Doctor Shonda Wood, I couldn't have been happier. I was treated with respect, professionalism, and friendliness. Everyone was super knowledgeable and completely on task during my appointment. The only interruption was when I had to use the facilities. My only recommendation for this business would be to upgrade their computer program to allow new clients to fill out the paperwork required on line prior to the appointment.

I went to one of the Optometrists in town who have a really beautiful dispensary (polished wood and…read moreexpensive designer frames prominently displayed along the walls); because they carry the exact brand of really sweet (expensive . . . designer) frames I like. We are talking a $900+ pair of glasses. I was a bone head and lost the pair I had, so I really needed an immediate replacement; as the prescription in my "emergency" lenses was a bit off. The optometrists are great guys. The staff are wonderful people. But their supply chain stinks (and I'm trying to be nice). My perception (and I'm a savvy business guy) is they offload everything to a wholesale laboratory where they apparently have NO swing; or, worse, they suck-up poor performance to get the best price point. The quality of the product delivered is acceptable, but they can't deliver in a timely manner. FYI - this was my second . . . and last . . . time to suffer through the seemingly never ending wait. Hey . . . I liked the people and frames. But never again. I hope the few dollars of savings are worth the tens of thousands they are going to lose; from me and everyone I am going to tell my tale. Because after nearly a month of waiting . . . I pulled the plug and told them to forget it. I went back to the guys at Dawson's; who have never failed me. And yet again . . . Rick and Larry delivered. I got a new prescription, an awesome pair of high-end digital progressive lenses in my favorite frames (which they don't carry, but we got around that), with all the fancy coatings, a new pair of Maui Jim digital progressive sunglasses, and new lenses for my "emergency" single vision frames; so I can see the super thin daily wear if I lay them down in plain sight (plain sight for someone who can actually see). I went in late Tuesday (after telling the other folks I was done) and had the "emergency" lenses the next day; so no more headaches. The prescription Maui Jim's were ready Friday morning. And they are awesome! The lenses for the daily wear were ready before lunch the next Monday. And it wasn't because I was spending way too much money. While I was discussing the purchase, that still has my wife angry with me, Larry told me to wait a few, quite a few as he didn't rush it, minutes while he assisted a woman figure out a good pair of glasses that would fit her very much smaller eyewear budget. They treat the folks with a tight budget just the same as an idiot, like me, who can spend way more than seems reasonable for eyewear. These are good people. I will never again stray. Go give them a try. They will earn your business. And no . . . they didn't give me a discount to write this. I'll show you the credit card bill! But I got what I paid for . . . product and service!!

Timothy A. Kerper

3.0

(8 reviews)

I had a root canal done and it was the WORST PAIN. He wouldnt give me another shot and everytime…read morehe hit a nerve I felt it. Even his nurse said something to him. I had nightmares for months of the pain. I couldnt forget it. I called back up there and told the office manager how I felt about it I know there was nothing she could do I just wanted them to know of the Worst experence I had with Dr. Kerper

He was very rude to me and all I said was I couldn't keep my mouth open for 45 minutes and said I…read morewas disrespectful and said that babies do it and said you just need to go to uab and my dentist talked with him after that about doing it with laughing gas and he said no and that he was done with me he is a complete jerk

James Bedsole Eye Care

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Wallace Price Dentistry

4.8

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Travis P Phillips DMD

3.0

Dr Phillips is great I've been going for years. He is real big on listening to what you want. For…read moreinstance, one time I had a cavity removed and asked for him to not numb the area prior to drilling (I know I'm weird), and he totally let me do that. He and his staff are very nice. Would recommend to anyone.

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Oxford Dental Care

4.3

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