Dr. Sarah Curtiss is the best. I think I might be the worst person at taking eye exams because I overthink them, and it took four visits for us to figure out what my first contact prescription would be, but I was only charged the contact exam and fitting fee the first time. Plus I got to try a few different sample boxes first so I never felt ripped off like I have at other places. Dr. Curtiss really seems to care about getting it right and making you happy, and she's a very sweet person. We need more doctors like her, who treat you like a human and not a number to get through. The rest of the staff is nice too, I think it might be all women (at least that I've seen) which is pretty rad. I didn't try on or buy glasses here so I can't speak to that part but they do seem to have a nice selection and I like the warm wood ambiance instead of the stark white clinic feeling get at some other places. Only advice I'd give is to not arrive too early and don't bring a friend. There's only two small chairs to wait in by the door and it doesn't really feel set up to be a waiting area. But that's a small thing. Two other pros for me: they accept Care Credit, and they follow up with text messages that you can actually respond to. Like many of my generation I can't always get myself to call them, but they were easy to talk to via text as a follow-up. read more

I love this location! Kind, hip, and knowledgeable staff. Many eyeglass options and I really enjoy being here.

Update: the business has completely redeemed itself! Love Dr.Curtiss and she was great with my kids. All staff (many new faces) are warm and professional. read more

I had such an amazing experience with Dr. Curtiss - I highly recommend her! The clinic itself is really nice, along with the assistant and other staff. I'm so glad I found this place! read more

I requested an appointment for a contact lens eye exam. I was told I needed to have been seen in the past 3 months by an eye doctor in order to make an appointment here. Luckily I had at Americas Best, who had given me the wrong prescription, and why I was trying Cathedral. I had kept all the paperwork they had given me and emailed it to Cathedral (attached photo). This was still not enough to make an appointment at Cathedral Eye Care! They then asked for the Doctors Notes of the wrong eye exam in order to schedule an eye exam at Cathedral for me. I was not given copies of the Doctors Notes, and so they refused to book an appointment for me! I promptly took my business elsewhere. read more

Cathedral Eye Care - Wrong contact lens prescription from Americas Best Eye Care that was sent to Cathedral Eye Care in order to book an appointment! - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I bought these glasses at Cathedral Eye Care in St Johns, Portland a few months ago. The frame is separating and I tried a quick fix by adding a spot of glue. Hearing now... that voids the warranty. They will only offer recommendations of a place to fix them or replace at my cost. So much for standing behind what they sell. They are made by Prodesign denmark. Cathedral is treating me like an ex-boyfriend. Well, time to treat them like an ex. Goodbye. read more

Cathedral Eye Care - Frames - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After a dealing with an eye issue for over a week the current treatment recommended wasn't enough, I was in desperate need of something more. After a Zoomcare visit they wanted me to see a specialist due to the infection not getting any better. I walked into the office looking to see when they might have an appointment available for either the same day or early the next morning. After finding they had an open spot the next day at 12:15 that didn't work with my schedule at home as my Wife had an appointment on the phone during the same time frame and I needed to be home with the kids. The manager was concerned about my Eye and said she would ask the Doctor if she thought they could get me in the same day. Dr. Curtiss said she could see me in the next 15 minutes after getting done with her patient she was just seeing. All of the staff were so helpful and willing to do whatever they could to help me. The manager also got me some relieve drops which helped immediately with the irritation I was dealing with. Dr. Curtiss got me some eye drops with antibiotics and a steroid that has significantly improved my irritation and infection. I can't thank them enough! read more

In 2015 I hard time finding eye care for my kids, they fall behind school. Then I found Cathedral eye care, amazing. They work with my boys, with there glasses and transition from a lower prescription to their actual prescription glasses. They have been there for my family since 2015 until now. Best ever, each time I come here, I leave happy happy happy. read more

Eye exam was fine. Problem is lack of transparency. It was told me my glasses would take 1 to 2 weeks to be ready. 2 weeks later I called and it was told me it would be ready the following week. I called again a week later and spoke to someone who seemed unaware of everything, she told me it would take an additional 2 weeks, making a total of 5 weeks to finally get my glasses. When I went to pick up staff couldn't even apologize. read more

I would highly recommend Cathedral eye care. I got my eyes examined late last year and it went great. In late January or so I picked out my glasses and got them two weeks later. I had trouble with them fitting, they were uncomfortable. The staff there worked very hard with me to find a solution and we ended up having to get a new frame. They worked with me so the cost was similar. read more

Love supporting a local place. Everyone here is super friendly, and genuinely wants to make sure everything is to your needs. Provides tons of free samples and is super accommodating with schedules. Great staff and great building! read more

Very helpful and kind!! A really calm and nice environment and they don't rush you, the person who helped me was very sweet and gave me a lot of suggestions. read more

I've been delaying getting glasses for way too long. I absolutely hate having anything done with my eyes. This place seemed too hoity-toity to me too, until I went inside and interacted with the staff. The doc made me feel at ease and was perfectly candid without being insulting. James is also the person who brings life to this place! He has energy and is excited to help, as well as he is very aware of personalities and preferences. I love all the options I can find here and the incredible attention to details this staff has. I absolutely highly recommend getting your eyes cared for here!! read more

It doesn't get much better than this! Hesitant about booking my first ever general eye exam, a good friend recommended Dr. Chewerda. Every single staff member made me feel happy and welcome. Even with my appointment being toward the end of their office hours, they took plenty if time with my examination, and did not make me feel rushed to leave. Andrea offered great care at the start of my exam, and Dr. Sarah Chewerda really weighed in on all of the issues I have been experiencing. Between those 2 ladies my appointment was a solid hour, none of that time spent waiting for the doctor to show up. It's hard to find office that operate as smoothly as CEC does...I can't wait to go back and pick up my glasses! P.S. the gentleman who helped me at check out was great! He helped find frames that look perfect for my face. He truly cares for the patient. I didn't catch him name unfortunately, but he is highly commendable! read more

Stopped in to have nose pads replaced. There was no charge for the replacement and adjustment to the arms on my glasses despite having originally purchased my glasses elsewhere. Super friendly and attentive staff here! read more

Best Eye Care Experience I've Ever Had! My wife picked out this clinic and scheduled appointments for us. The team was fantastic, and a ton of fun! Dr. Chewerda was great to both of us, and I'm really impressed with the quality of the equipment--it's brand new! My wife is a bit skittish around ANY doctor, but Dr. Chewerda really made her feel comfortable and explained what she was doing every step of the way. Jessica and Joel (and another co-worker) were very helpful in picking out sweet frames, and they all definitely kept it fun. We had a great time here, and I'm actually looking forward to next year's eye exam. The team also did some digging into my insurance coverage, and despite me not having true "vision" insurance, they found that my health insurance actually offered a discount on our glasses. I was surprised and very happy to hear that they went the extra mile to look that up. I highly recommend this place! Great job guys! read more

Stopped by this brand-new space last Saturday. Super friendly staff was able to get me right in. I was able to get an eye exam and pick out new frames, from their great selection, in under 45 minutes! read more

I started coming here this year after my insurance changed. I'm so happy I found this place. I love all the doctors here and I love the staff. Again, the staff is amazing. They have a selection of cool in style glasses, and I love the atmosphere here. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for either an eye exam or just searching for great glasses. read more

Cathedral Eye Care - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I just went to Cathedral Eye care for the first time. It was a very pleasant experience from check in through to billing. I was able to enter my new patient information online in advance so didn't waste time on that. I had zero wait to see the doctor once I was checked in. Dr. Chewerda performed an eye exam and listened to what I wanted changed in my current prescription. I am experience near vision deterioration and she suggested a prescription that appears to work well as a balance between my near and far vision. She did a really good job of explaining what is going on with my eyes as I reach middle age. Once done with the exam and my questions, i talked with staff member David who helped me find a pair of glasses that I like. Overall, the experience was excellent. Efficient, friendly and not rushed. read more

Stopped in to checkout their shades and while I was there they were nice enough to fix another pair which I had sat on. Thank you again Cathedral Eye Care for your friendly help! read more

Really loved Dr. Sarah. She's calm, knowledgable, personable, and genuine. She also has the latest most up-to-date equipment that made the appointment smooth and quick. The staff were super fun, kind, and incredibly knowledgable and communicative, too. I had to reschedule my appointment and they kindly made last minute accommodations for me, no hassle. I would highly recommend going here! read more

The reviews don't lie when it comes to this place! I was so pleased and happy with the service I got from Dr. Chewerda and the rest of the staff. Great energy and very helpful. I highly recommend coming here! read more

I love Dr. Cewdera's office; from the moment I stepped inside, I was treated with absolute kindness. This was my first time having an eye exam and prescription, so the process was very new to me. That being said, the technician guided me along the process with patience, which was very relieving. Dr. Chewerda addressed all of my concerns with answers that seemed in no way rushed or basic--she even pulled an eyelash that was growing towards my eye. I'm very satisfied with my overall experience with Cathedral Eye Care and I'll definitely be back soon! read more

These folks know their stuff! Up on the latest styles and will help you find the perfect glasses. Even when I wasn't sure about my chosen pair they were very friendly and helpful, professional and patient. I highly recommend them. read more

Very welcoming environment! The entire staff was super nice. Everything was super clean, all the equipment is very current. We saw Dr. Sara for my daughters eye exam and she is wonderful! They have a decent selection of kid frames and lots of adult frames too. We came here for my daughters appt but I'm gonna be switching over to use this place too! read more

My boyfriend had a great experience here so I decided to come in when I needed to get a new pair of reading glassed. The service is excellent and kid friendly. read more

Just had a great experience here. The staff was warm and friendly from the beginning. We were completely comfortable even though I didn't know what the heck I was doing. The Dr was easygoing, funny, kind etc... which made it so nice. As someone with anxiety who usually dreads these kinds of things, I was extremely pleased. read more

Cathedral Eye Care - St Johns Bridge Mural with lights. - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dr. Chewerda is so awesome! She's super friendly, down to earth, professional and knowledgable! I recently had my eyes examined and a new fitting for contact lenses. My appointment never felt rushed either. The office is very welcoming and comfortable. Can't wait for my next appointment! I also love how close the office is to my home so I can just walk there for my appointments or to pick up contacts! read more

Love Dr Chewerda, she is the best! She takes the time to explain any problems and really cares! I haven't been as happy with the opticians though, the last couple of times I've been there they have been less than helpful. Will probably go somewhere else for my next pair of glasses, but will continue to see Dr Chewerda! read more

I wasn't expecting much. I picked the location because it was close and looked decently legit. I was really surprised by how nice and competent the staff was. No insurance surprises. They talked me though an extra test that was option, exactly what it would cost and suggested that it probably wasn't worth the extra fee but was completely up to me. The only time I felt a bit pressured was at the very end when I said I was going to order my frames online and didn't need help looking for frames in the store. I'm guessing this is a big source of revenue for them, so I can understand the drive to sell customers here but they were still understanding and didn't pressure me too much. Overall great care. Definitely will be back in a year or so. read more

It's especially awesome when you walk out from an appointment feeling much better than you felt walking in. Everything about my experience at Cathedral Eye was great. Super friendly service from walk-in through eye exam. Plenty of open parking in front, a knowledgeable staff, comfortable interior space, and conveniently located in downtown St John's. Dr. Chewerda also went out of her way to address questions unrelated to my eye care after the appointment. That's pretty darn sweet! read more

The receptionist tried to bully me in to doing a procedure I said I was uncomfortable with and was trying to explain why said procedure was causing me distress. All she did was uh uh uh uh uh yea "Well we can not see if you do not do it". I choose to go to places that value me as part of my health care team. I have beed a birth worker for 14 years and have helped hundreds of people navigate their health care and being told what you have to do medically by a non-medical person Is not ok. The Dr should have called me based on my note and talked to me if they really felt like I was not making the "right" choice not a rude receptionist. THIS IS CALLED GOOD BUSINESS. If you are trying to set up shop in a small area like St Johns you need to have excellent customer service. I am sure the doctors are fantastic as St Johns is awesome but if the front desk treats you like a child who can not manage your own health care why even waist your time? We have so many options to consider specially since I would have been paying out if my pocket for my self and my kid likely for the next 20 years. Plus I was trying to establish care with a Dr in my neighborhood and wanted to meet her before agreeing to anything more extensive as I have very complicated eyes. read more

First time in and would recommend to anyone! Beautiful space, great glasses selection...and most important, the staff is delightful. Dr. Chewerda was extremely personable and well versed, the reception staff was super friendly, and Morgan was suuuuper fun assisting me with picking out some glasses. I love that they have the most current equipment (no eye puff test!) and that they use as little paper as possible (sharpies and laminated documents, then they key things into the system from there) Who knew visiting the optometrist could be so fun? read more

Everyone at Cathedral Eye Care is professional and kind. I did most of my paperwork online prior to arrival, which made checking in very simple. I was seen almost immediately. Dr. Chewerda was easy to talk to and my eye exam went very smoothly. So glad I found an eye doctor in the area who I'm happy to go to! read more

Perfect, so happy this is 2 blocks from my house. Friendly, professional, genuine staff, including the doc. Coffee is offered and is delicious. Everything in the place is beautiful, stylish, clean but cozy too. Holistic approach to eyecare. I went for annual exam and contact update and I got lots of advice and options. This is like a boutique approach to eyecare that is not boutique pricing. read more

Dr. Chewerda is fantastic. She provides thorough eye exams, and clearly explains her process, and what she notices with your eyes, as she goes along. She seems to really care about her patients, and is friendly and professional. read more

When I found out that Dr. Chewerda changed practices, I didn't hesitate to follow her over to Cathedral Eye Care. She has all the qualities you want in a physician and really spends the time to understand your needs and explore options for improving your vision. You don't find that very often anymore. The practice is staffed by young, super cool people who also happen to be excellent customer service providers -- responsive, respectful and personable. The ONLY thing that made me shudder a bit was the very pricey eyeglass frames, which turns a neccesity into a luxury that I couldn't afford. Happily, I was able to use the frames I already had, and the turnaround time was less than a day once the lenses came in. I highly recommend Cathedral Eye Care, particularly if you live in this neck of the woods. read more

I was in St. John's for the day window shopping from Seattle. A unique pair of glasses caught my eye from the window - Jessica and the cathedral team were BEYOND helpful. They have an eye for the spotting the perfect frame for your face and the glass of wine they give you to browse doesn't hurt! All the frames are so unique you're confident you won't see someone else in the street matching you. I'll be coming back here for all my glasses. They were beyond patient with my indecisiveness and multiple visits over the course of several hours. I felt like I was wearing out my welcome, but they acted like old friends who were happy to see me return each time :) read more

Cathedral Eye Care makes going to the doctor enjoyable again! I recently saw Dr. Sarah Chewerda for an eye exam and new prescription. She is really friendly and down to earth. I had experienced a serious retinal issue in the past, and Dr Chewerda put me completely at ease with her engaged, knowledgeable approach to addressing my concerns. She is truly compassionate and takes the time to really explain the often complex landscape of the eye and how it works. The staff is warm and welcoming too! The coffee they offer you upon arrival is a lovely touch, and simply wonderful! If you're looking for a first rate eye professional with a relaxed, genuinely caring approach, look no further than Cathedral Eye Care! read more

Cathedral Eye care and Dr. Armstrong was recommended by a good friend who'd said she'd had a wonderful experience there. Dr. Laura Armstrong was very informative and was professional and warm. First visit to Cathedral went very well from the moment I was greeted as I walked through the door to the moment I left. The staff at all points were professional and very helpful. When it came time to pick frames to put on my block head (large, square and trimmed with a huge chin) three different people on staff all chimed in on what looked good and what did not. Honest and helpful they all were. Very happy. Will be back. Highly Recommend! read more