Thank you to Dr. Shoemaker and his staff. Dr. Shoemaker is incredibly patient and kind. His goal is…read morefor you to have the best vision possible. I wear contact lens and glasses. My site began to change middle age, poor to thatI never wore glasses or contact lens in my life , the transition to aging eyes hasn't been easy from 20/20 vision to needing correction . The contact lens Dr. Shoemaker ordered are so comfortable I forget I'm wearing them . he has worked so patiently with me in finding the "right" Rx for reading and distance glasses. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful as well .

My hubby and I have been coming here for the past four years. We really like the Dr. and the way…read morehe talks and explains everything that is going on with our eyes. My glasses have always looked and worked great. The ladies in the office are both friendly and helpful. Everything is clean. There is a large selection of frames to chose from. Office is nice and large. We will continue to go here and I would recommend them to everyone.

The tech was over 30 minutes late and when I asked for long it would be the front desk staff was…read morerude in answering. I politely asked how much longer, and she responded on a rude tone that the tech was late and to have a seat. Not the best impression.

I see Dr. Rappaport for glaucoma. He is excellent, caring, and I feel lucky to have him treating…read moremy vision issues. His Battlefield office management staff, however, is pathetic. Today I reported at 09:35 for a 09:50 appointment and finally saw the doctor at 11:40. During this two-hour period, I spent 3 minutes getting checked in and checking acuity and pressures. I spent another 3 minutes getting eye photos and an hour and a half waiting. This is typical for that office. When questioning the delay, much of the staff was flip, unconcerned, and/or clearly annoyed. My vision prevents me from driving so I must impose upon others for transportation, and those kind people are also adversely impacted. I see other aged patients with canes, wheelchairs, and creeping at a snail's pace and see the discomfort on their faces as they wait and wait and wait and wait. It is sad. I hear the sarcastic comments of other patients as they wait and wait. When I discussed this with Dr, Rappaport, he told me that the staff is supposed to give regular status on the wait times but I have never heard jack. Never a status, never an explanation, and God forbid, never an apology. Such a status report would at least allow the opportunity to get a refreshment or reschedule in extreme cases. Had I treated ANY of my customers with such rudeness in my business dealings I would surely be unemployed and bankrupt. This is shameful. I have witnessed other specialists resolve this situation. It COULD be fixed, but as long as the money keeps flowing in, nobody seems interested respecting very people that who are responsible for the Tidewater Eye Center existence.

I've been coming here for over a year now. I'm not sure if I've already written a review but I'm…read morewriting one now. I've dealt with EVEA for myself and my son. I've had a vision exam here as well as purchasing classes for myself. Exam wise I recommend 100%. However, I would NOT RECOMMEND this place for glasses. My son has had numerous vision and eye testing here. He currently has vision therapy every Tuesday for 12 months. They're giving him excellent care for this. You do have to pay out of pocket, they do not accept insurance and it's extremely expensive. I also purchased glasses for my son through them last year and it's process was subpar. The opticians were not very pleasant. They didn't seem very attentive. For me, my glasses have been back ordered, which is fine, but they don't do well reaching out to the customers to keep them in the loop. I had to call several times to inquire about my glasses. Takeaway: definitely get a eye exam here!! Go somewhere else for glasses!!!

We've been going to this facility for about five years. Until this year we've been pleased with…read moreour care. Our over 18 year old girls have all been in the past few months. It was implied to them the retinal mapping was required (at an extra cost of $39) and i know full well it's not. I'm not pleased they think they can slip one by just because the girls are younger. We will be looking for a new optometrist.

I have been a customer/patient here at Gilbert eyecare for years. I can't say enough great things…read moreabout this place. The entire Gilbert staff here is lovely and know their stuff. I see Dr. Rachel Willcoxon for my yearly eye check-ups and Lisi the frame specialist for my glasses frames. I have had such an exceptional experience here throughout the years that I will be coming to this local establishment for years to come.

Doctor Gilbert has been my eye doctor for quite a while and I have come to trust his judgment and…read moreadvice on my eye issues. At some point in the near future, I plan to take the plunge to get the surgery done so that I will not have to wear eyeglasses anymore. It seems counterintuitive for an optometrist to promote eye surgery but that just speaks to the character of Doctor Gilbert. He really wants what is best for his patients, even if it means he will earn less money.

Saw Dr Martin yesterday and it was a pleasure. Thorough exam and very friendly. The new office…read moreis lovely.

I was given the wrong prescription for my eye glasses. The doctor dismissed my concerns about…read moreblurry vision and headaches. Additionally, I was charged $70-90 for a contact fitting when I did not receive a single pair of contacts. They would not reimburse this money when I called. I ended up going to the eye doctor at Costco, (which was amazing). Save time and money and avoid this shameful business.

I've never even been inside this business, but that's not for lack of trying…read more I moved here from San Diego 6 months ago, along with my children and pets, leaving my active duty husband behind to finish his TOD there. Rent for a family of 5 was costing us 50% of our income. A few months after we arrived I noticed that there was an eye care center next to my local Walmart, so I Googled "Walmart with eye care center near me" when I returned home. I wear glasses and contacts, and all 3 of my children wear glasses, and our insurance provides us with yearly exams. This center was indicated to be the closest. It took me at least 2 calls to get through to someone to make an appointment, and even at that point they were scheduling 4 months out, so I made appointments only for myself and my youngest child. I was told that I would receive paperwork to fill out ahead of time, but I never did, despite checking my spam email regularly. When I asked about their location they confirmed that they were "between the Sams and the Walmart". Today my son and I arrived for the appt. And, as instructed, I called to let them know we were there. The receptionist asked me to pick up the paperwork and fill it out in my car. I'm sure this is a covid related measure, but since I am vaccinated I did not see why it was necessary. Nevertheless, I proceeded to the door, but no answer came when I knocked, and the hours indicated that they were closed. Someone working at Sam's Club said I could ask at the eye care sales dept., and when I did they indicated that the optometrist only scheduled appointments on weekends. When I explained my situation she told me that the optometry office I was looking for was between ANOTHER Walmart and Sam's Club that was also in Chesapeake. At that point I recalled that I had never been given an address for the location. I could never have known or guessed that Chesapeake would have 2 different Walmarts and Sam's Clubs, located together, in 2 different locations, and both with an optometry center in between, having only lived here a few months. But since I spoke with the office staff several times, you'd think they would have mentioned it to a new patient looking to schedule appointments for 4 people. Nope. Maybe if they'd sent me the paperwork as promised that would have let me know, but they didn't do that either. I did call back and explain that I did not have the correct location, but I was informed that, because of the time I'd spent trying to determine the problem, I would need to reschedule. Nope. Taking my business elsewhere.

I love this place. I have been going here for years and I love the Dr. She is always so sweet and…read morehelpful. Has always been invested and caring towards my family. She's not a simple get yourself in fast and leave kind of Dr. She takes her time to actually treat you

The Atlantic Ocean decided it wanted my glasses more than I did! We aren't even from Virginia and…read moreI figured losing my glasses on vacation meant I'd be stuck squinting for the rest of the trip. I called Gilbert Eye Care expecting I'd need a full eye exam, but all they needed was my current prescription from home (I already had prescriptions for both glasses and contacts). They got me into a pair of contacts the very same day! Everyone was incredibly kind, helpful, and understanding. They turned what could have been a vacation disaster into a quick, stress-free fix. I can't thank them enough and would absolutely recommend Gilbert Eye Care to anyone who needs outstanding service!

I was charged an extra $150 for progressive lenses. I remember distinctly telling the consultant…read morethat I wanted to order only what my insurance would pay. I paid $230 which was supposed to be half...when I picked them up ..I owed $350. How was that possible? There answer was that "someone should have called you". I never received a call and had to pay $350 to get my glasses. When I expected to pay $210. What sa ripoff. Do not use Gilbert Eyecare!

Gontarek Eye Care Optometrists LLC in Chesapeake, Va are the best!…read moreDr Lisa is warm, friendly and professional...One of the best eyecare exams I have ever had.. Everyone in the office were kind, caring and professional. Wish I had found Gontarek sooner! Abbie D Polak

Gontarek was my first optometrist visit in over four years because life happens. From the moment I…read morecalled to schedule the appointment the Gontarek team was kind and helpful. The office itself can be a pain to get into as it is on the corner of Battlefield and Kempsville, but once you are inside, the pride and care in their practice is obvious. The waiting area is open and bright, and the glasses looking/fitting are is bright, warm, and inviting. I showed up about 10 minutes early to my appointment and was called back on time. I opted to have the retinal imaging as opposed to the standard eye dilation, and was surprised at the cost as it was $5-$10 more expensive than my kids' optometrist. I will say, the doc was thorough and listened, and did not seem rushed to get me out of the office. I received a good discussion on the results of the exam, and then was given everything I needed to request a referral from my primary care for follow up appointments. Overall a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend them.