What a great eye practice in such a convenient location! The entire staff was friendly, speedy, and helpful. Dr Ballard was extremely knowledgeable. I've struggled with eye issues in the past that other doctors were unable to help me with. Dr Ballard is the fist eye doctor that was knowledgeable about my condition. I've already recommended this practice to many friends! I will be going back! read more

Always a professional and pleasant environment as we have been going to them for years.

I bought two pair of glasses from them. Over time one pair developed two stress cracks. They admitted this was rare but refused to do anything because the warranty expired even though this is a process that developed over time. I take meticulous care of my glasses. The second pair had the anti reflective coating wear off. Again I have not seen this in any glasses I have ever worn. I think their optical products are unsatisfactory and cannot recommend. read more

I've been going to Dr. Ballard for a while now, and while his front desk staff is friendly and helpful, the techs make the experience pretty unpleasant. They come across as condescending and rude, which makes the whole visit uncomfortable. It honestly feels like they don't want to be there. If they worked on their attitude, it would make a huge difference, but as it stands, I'm not sure I'll be coming back. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Ballard for a few years and while I was not impressed by the staff the first time I came in for a visit I thought he was very kind and professional. However, I came in for a few visits over last several months and I have to say the staff is so unfriendly it's off putting to the point I don't want to come back. They will not smile or make small talk and weirder yet is they make very little eye contact unless you're a child they are giving dirty looks to (which, let's face it, if you're an adult making dirty faces at children you're about as pathetic as they come). Back to the the lack of life in the staff.. it's almost like they are working there against their will. It does not help that prices here are outrageous and now there is a $150 contact fitting fee which is a pretty shiesty business decision on Dr. Ballad's part so I'm done with this place. read more

The doctor is great. They'll take pictures of your eye and charge a copay of $25, that was still ok because you are there to get your eye health checkup. But the lady staff's attitude was terrible, she was treating me as if I don't deserve that luxury place! My last visit was really good, but this time it was terrible! It all started when she checked my records and figured out that I didn't buy my lenses with them during my last visit, she started making faces, not ready to answer questions. when I asked for my new lenses prescription she started saying, 'That's what I figured, Ill have that printed and you are good to go now'. It was very rude!! Terrible experience, will never go back again! read more

I was so glad that others had taken to Yelp, as I now choose my new doctors only by recommendations. Ballard Vision is a great place if you are looking for a new eye doctor. As someone new in town I wasn't sure where to turn and luckily Yelp reviews for Ballard Vision were great! I had my contact fitting and exam with Dr. Ballard and he was wonderful! Thorough, knowledgeable, friendly as can be and his staff were great as well! Amazing selection of frames also! I have to say I also loved that they had a specific seating area to try on contacts. May times you have to sit in the chair and try to do in the exam office. Not here. You have a nice table with mirror, and other necessities so it's easy to try on your contacts. My last eye doctor couldn't seem to get contacts that fit me well and so I actually ended up not wearing them for years. With Dr. Ballard the first ones he recommended were great. He really took the time to talk with about why I stopped wearing them and the issues I had before. Needless to say I am a contact wearer again, thanks to Dr. Ballard. All around great experience, glad to have found a new eye doctor! read more

I've seen Dr. Ballard exclusively since 2005 and there is no one else I would recommend more than Dr. Ballard. He and his staff are extremely courteous, and me being averse (and maybe even apprehensive) to anything medical, Dr. Ballard explains everything very clearly. He's also got a great rapport with children, as my son who is super far-sighted also goes to Dr. Ballard. Great doctor, great staff and there's coffee! I give Dr. Ballard's practice the highest of recommendations. read more

I saw a review come across for Dr Ballard and it reminded me to write one of my own. The previous reviews are on par. Dr Ballard is the best optometrist I've ever been to. The staff is nice and they are so accomodating. They take a lot of insurance and they have yet to disappoint after using them for the last 8 or so years. read more

We have been going to Dr Ballard for a couple years now. We really like his personality and he is very knowledgeable and caring. Seems like a great guy. My only issue with him and his office is how expensive he is. First pair of glasses were 300+ dollars after insurance. Prescription isn't anything to extensive. I wanted to get contacts and exams start from 60$ to 150$ just for the exam. I think maybe we will stick with him to keep our eyes healthy but go somewhere more affordable for glasses. Their selection is very limited, anyway. read more

I'm a new patient for Dr. Ballard and I love it office. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted and given a seat. After that, it seems like only seconds have passed before the appointment begins. Dr. Ballard is great. He goes over everything with you to make sure you understand what's next. Also, his office is open until 7pm on Tuesday which is great because you don't have to take time from work.. read more

Best optometrist around! Thorough, efficient and kind. Also has solid retention of office staff year over year which is rare! Our entire family trusts our eye health to Dr. Ballard! read more

My appointment was for 10am. I was here early in case there was any need to update paperwork. Front desk staff seemed confused. They said they updated all patient electronically and wanted me to fill out eight pages of online questions. I said I had already done that and asked why I needed to do it again. She checked her records and saw I had aleady done it. Music that was playing was inappropriate. The guy in charge of music seemed to realize it and changed the song. I was put in a room right away at 10am and 35 minutes later I am still sitting here and no one is bothered to come in or tell me of any delay. I'll be looking for a new eye doctor. read more

Outstanding experience at this optician. Last Brentwood optician put wrong prescriptions in both mine and my husband's glasses. Changed them but very inconvenient. Gave me a prescription for readers and I couldn't see out of them. Dr. Ballard figured out I'd been prescribed lenses for astigmatism which I don't even have! Now, after visiting Ballard Vision, I have progressives for computer and desk paperwork simultaneously, plus progressives for distance and reading. I don't even need separate readers. The frames are fabulous. Service outstanding. Very friendly and not ostentatious or pushy. Best optician I've been to in many years. Wish I'd found them before. Can't speak highly enough. read more

Broken, EXPENSIVE frames - My new lens prescription (w/ current frames) took a whole week longer than promised, and had to keep calling to find out the status. When it finally arrived I could tell something was dodgy by their reaction, and had to come back within a week due to a weak front connection. Within two weeks my expensive frames broke, and they refused to help me replace them. I'm very confident Ballard's lab caused this, and they will not step up to make it right. read more

I cannot gush enough about this place. Dr Ballard is always genuine, warm and always takes the extra time to have an actual conversation with me about whatever we end up getting to. Last time it was cruises! His office staff is equally as nice and so friendly. I'm really sad I don't live in Nash anymore but I plan to keep using his services when I'm in town. I will definitely be scheduling appointments for when I visit. That's how good it is! read more

I walked in and immediately a friendly person asked if I needed help in choosing frames. I said yes and she assured me that the optician would be right out. When he arrived and introduced himself and started showing me around, I could tell he loved his work. He explained the various choices and how it was important on how the frames fit your face. He was great in explaining the whole process including pricing and discounts for insurance. He was honest on how long it was going to take to get the glasses in. He came up with options if I couldn't wait that long.. The whole staff is friendly and professional.. They are genuine people. . I used Ballard Vision Associates years ago when they were just getting started. They were great then and still great now! It's obvious to me why they've grown.. Passion for their work and for people. Bravo Ballard Vision! read more

Dr. Ballard was very nice and not really the issue, it was the other staff that we dealt with. When my husband placed his order for glasses and contacts, the person we dealt with never once said please or thank you (when we were making a pretty hefty payment...). When I went back to pick up the order, it wasn't ready in the promised timeframe. A week and half for a contact lens order?! On top of all that, the lady at the front desk looked at me and said "I don't know why you're looking at me, he placed the order" and walked away. Seriously rude! We won't be back after this order is completed. Such a shame since we did like Dr. Ballard. read more

Ballard vision is a great place for your eyecare needs. I've been going to Ballard vision for about 3yrs now and its a great place to go to receive the care you need. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Ballard for about 3 years now for contacts and glasses. Everyone in the office is friendly and helpful and Dr. Ballard is thorough, efficient, and relatable. I have moved to a different part of Nashville and still choose to go see Dr. Ballard because I trust his advice and love their selection of glasses. His staff is very understanding and has great customer service. I was referred to him by a friend and I'm glad I was. read more

I am very pleased with this practice and with Dr. Ballard. The scheduling is process is easy and they have e-mail confirmation with online confirmation. The staff also responds to e-mails quickly if you have a question. Dr. Ballard is very professional. Both times I have been in there has been a brief wait. Both times Dr. Ballard apologized for the wait. He is also very good about explaining details of your eye exam and pros and cons of any recommended treatment. I also ordered contact lenses and the office was able to match the price that I would have paid for them at a large discount store. Very pleased with this practice and recommend the office staff and Dr. Ballard. read more

Dr. Ballard is the best optometrist I have been to. His staff is always friendly and helpful. They are great with sticking to appointment times and have minimal wait times. I highly recommend Dr. Ballard! read more

Dr. Ballard is very considerate and very good at what he does. I've been seeing him for over 10 years and he treats me as a friend as well as a patient. The staff has changed several times during the years, but they are usually very nice and helpful. read more

Excellent experience! Dr. Ballard is very kind, caring, and knowledgeable. He listened and took my concerns seriously and explained everything very well. The exam was thorough, and I felt like I was getting great care. The entire staff was helpful and kind. I would highly recommend! read more

The Ballard group is professional and very informed. I had a health issue that needed attention before I could be examined for glasses and Dr. Ballard was very attentive to my situation. He knew exactly the cause and cure for my medical issue. The staff in the eyeglass department is thorough and honest. I trust them to assist me with my frames when I need a change. They are also available to make adjustments without an appointment or charge. read more

Dr. Balllard is an amazing doctor. I would recommend him to anyone. He is very attentive, thorough, and he truly cares! I just cannot say enough good things about him and his staff. read more

Dr. Ballard does a great job explaining everything and showing you what normal looks like in an eye, and what your eye looks like. His staff is amazing and super friendly. Great office for exams and frames. read more

I have been going to Dr. Ballard since I was 12. I followed him when he changed offices, even though it was a little farther away, but still not super inconvenient. I enjoy going to see him. He is always very cordial, polite and always asks questions about my life. Even though I have never had an eye issues, I feel as if he would take the best care of my eyes possible. read more

I found the staff and Dr. Ballard to be very friendly and professional. My only complaint is the wait time. I spoke to Dr. Ballard about it when he finally got into the room and he apologized but said he had some patients before who needed extra time. I have no problem with that and would hope I get extra time if I need it in the future. My request was that someone communicate that with me while I was sitting in the room waiting for 30 minutes. I will give the office another try, but if wait time is extra long again, I will have to find somewhere else. read more

Personal care from Dr. Ballard was great...latest technology for testing...friendly help....great help with selecting glasses...

Dr Ballard is very knowledgeable and friendly. The staff was very helpful with all my insurance questions, scheduling, and picking out frames. My family and I have been with Ballard vision for 5 years and highly recommend them. read more

Dr. Ballard and staff are extremely nice and helpful. They make going to the eye doc a pleasurable experience. Would highly recommend to anyone that needs eye care!!!! read more

Dr. Ballard is amazing! He's patient, kind and knowledgeable. His staff was wonderful as well. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!!

Great experience. First time going to an optometrist in Nashville and I highly recommend it. Thank you Yelp!

Very friendly staff. Dr Ballard is very informative, professional, and thorough. Lovely office and a great experience overall. Highly recommend! read more

I am a new patient to Ballard Vision, and initially chose it based on proximity to my home and office, as well as the many positive reviews online. From my initial appointment, I was immediately impressed. The staff is friendly and helpful, and Dr. Ballard himself is awesome - friendly and easy to chat with, professional, knowledgeable, quick and efficient. He set me up with new contacts - I was previously faithful to the tried and true Acuvue Oasys for several years, but Dr. Ballard explained that they are relatively old and there are newer, better technologies/materials available on the market today. My first visit, he offered a monthly contact that allows much more oxygen flow. They felt pretty good, but I'm a dry-eye sufferer, so my next visit, Dr. Ballard set me up with another monthly contact that is an even newer technology, is new on the market, and from what I can tell, they still seem pretty exclusive so it's impressive that Ballard Vision stocks them. With allergies and some other personal kinks, I was about 99% sure these contacts were the one, but Dr. Ballard, a self-proclaimed perfectionist, wanted to make sure I was 100% sure I had the best option for me. I am now trying 2 different brands of dailies, and am sure I will find 'the one' - but even more, I am so very appreciative of Dr. Ballard's patience and willingness to make sure I am completely satisfied and comfortable. I wanted to mention as well that during my second visit, the first thing Dr. Ballard did was thank me for the review I had written for them. I was honestly surprised he had read it, but it showed how much he really cares about his patients and practice. Special shout out as well to Josh for helping me find an awesome pair of Kate Spade glasses that I LOVE, and Erica for all of her help with contact information, pricing information, and everything else! Have I mentioned how nice all of the staff is?? Long story short - even though my initial choice was based on proximity to my home and office, I'm won over and will continue to see Dr. Ballard and staff for all of my vision needs no matter where I might end up. Excellent experience and very highly recommended!!! Thank you Dr. Ballard and staff! read more

We have been going to Dr Ballard for 11 years and will continue to do so in the future. He is extremely professional and gives a great deal of attention to his patients. Years ago he was able to diagnose that I had a major problem with my vision which turned out to be a tumor pressing on my optic nerve. I will never be able to thank him enough for taking the time and energy to make sure I had the right treatment and follow up for this problem. read more

I've been wearing glasses/contacts for 20+ years and have seen a lot of optometrists. Dr. Ballard is by far my favorite! I highly recommend him. His office staff make you feel right at home and he makes you feel like an old friend. He always take time with me and I never feel rushed during an appointment. If you're looking for a new optometrist, choose him...you won't be disappointed. read more

If I could give him zero stars I would. I had an appointment this morning at 9:20. Got there early filled out my paper work, the assistant did her little testing and put me in a room. Where I continued to wait and wait and wait. Finally at 10:00 I went out to the lobby asking where he was he had not even shown up yet. His staff said "oh he does this all the time" - SERIOUSLY! So I made one of them call him and they could he wasn't answering the phone. I finally left. OK unless you got hit by a bus or something when you run a business you typically show up to work on time to service your clients - and if you are running late you pick up the phone. What a joke read more

Extremely disappointed with their unprofessional optical service. Had to ultimately cancel the order. They did not have the glasses even after 3 weeks of wait. What is more irksome is that they never could confirm when the order might be ready and kept making false promises about expected delivery. read more