Definitely my favorite optometrist in the area by far. Great doctor and team, all of the equipment is new, and the place feels much more updated than any other eye center around. The Dr goes above and beyond showing you your eye health and explains everything throughout the examination. I've also had them repair broken glasses frames at no cost which was really nice. My only complaint is how HARD it is to get in here. They only release appointments one week in advance. You can't call and schedule, you have to use ZocDoc to do your booking. The times are tough as well. Random off hours etc. I just really wish they were easier to work with and would move away from the zocdoc platform for appointment bookings. Everytime I've booked an appt with using zocdoc my personal contact and insurance info gets sold to companies trying to push "free supplements" they can bill my insurance company for. Just incessant telemarketing calls for 6-8 months every freaking time. Unfortunately, I was desperate for an appointment this year and ended up having to go to victory vision care to spend my insurance perdiem simply because I couldn't get it. They were efficient and got my contacts expedited so no complaints using them as an alternative. Will be back in the future, but hope they'll become easier to do business with soon. read more

Although this was my first visit with Dr. Cheng, I am confident that I'll be going back to him every year :). Before I was even booked as a patient, he responded to my email quickly with such kindness and helpful clarity that I immediately scrapped the other doctors I was considering. Once I arrived to his office, my experience was very lovely and kind of fun. We geeked out about scans of my eyeballs, he constantly affirmed I'm doing a great job with my eye care, and he fully explained everything I had questions about. I don't normally care about eye doctors because I'm usually in and out once my prescription is written but Dr. Cheng made me want to stay a while and hear more about his recommendations for good eye health. It maybe cheesy but he made me feel like I can really trust his professional opinion. I thankfully only have to do an eye appointment once a year but I've already ran into Dr.Cheng in the neighborhood and he was so nice that I wanted to pop into his shop to talk more about eye health lol. I'm not sure if this place has a tagline but it should because Dr.Cheng is truly your "friendly neighborhood optometrist". read more

Terrible communication and very limited hours. They literally gave away my glasses without any notice because they are only open for maybe 4 hours at most on some days with an hour lunch break. They also won't answer their phone and say it doesn't work well in the store. Shopping there is like throwing your money away. read more

For my whole life, my eyes have always been pretty good. Now I'm old though, and my body is betraying me in myriad ways, large and small. For example, my eyes aren't exactly what they used to be, so I figured I'd get them checked out. This was essentially my first experience with an eye doctor, so I don't have much in the way of comparison. That said, I'm pretty sure it doesn't get better than Dr. Cheng. Here's why: 1. The office is less like a doctor's office, and more like a comfortable living room where you also get your eyes checked. There is a more traditional exam room in the back, but it's just a nice place wait and browse frames. 2. They've got all the high-tech gear that makes it a much simpler, painless process to arrive at a prescription. There were still letters to read out, but it was quick and easy, and there were other fun gadgets to help. 3. Most importantly though, Dr. Cheng is the best. He's genuinely interested in eyes, and eyecare, which means he's not just a great doctor but a great teacher. He answered all of my questions about eyes with actual enthusiasm, and explained in detail what all the nuances in the photographs of my eyes meant. I feel like I got a crash course in optometry, and if my next visit goes well, I feel like I'm probably qualified to give your next eye exam. Dr. Cheng probably wouldn't let me do that though, because he's an actually good doctor, and cares about your eyecare. read more

Great experience at dc optics. Dr. Cheng is very patient and thorough, he obviously has a passion for what he does. Additionally, he provides you with all the information that's needed to understand the health of your eyes and the steps necessary to take care of your vision. Highly recommended. Bonus points for not pressuring you to purchase new frames, although I did put in an order to have a lens upgrade. read more

I wanted to update the prescription in two of my favorite frames (Tom Ford/Oliver Peoples). DC Optics is only a few blocks from my apartment and since I work from home I decided to check them out. So very glad I did! When I picked up the glasses, one of my favs (Tom Ford) with the new "progressives" prescription, almost instantly gave me a headache. I immediately thought, here we go... this is going to be an ordeal. I was sooo wrong. With no hesitation Danny began to figure it out. I mean, there was no "oh, you'll get use to it", or "you need to adjust". Also, there was no "we'll have to send them out to get fixed and call you when they're back". Instead he checked /confirmed the prescription, carefully looked the glasses over and very patiently in simple terms explaining and showing me how the shape of the frames made looking through the progressive aspect of the lenses different than on the other pair of frames. He made some adjustments, I tried them again and no more headache! Should mention, when I dropped off the two frames for updating, I noticed a pair of unusual (quirky/funky looking) frames which I ended up getting for distance only (driving, movies, concerts, theater). It's not easy getting to the point where you have to accept your eyes aren't what they use to be... going to kind, caring, supportive professionals like Danny and Dr. Dennis make it so much easier to accept aging not only gracefully, but fashionably - I'm so grateful and look forward to going back for my annual updates. read more

I had an eye exam for contact lenses. Dr. Cheng explained throughly what I needed to know to maintain the healthy optical condition. Also, the practice kept the covid safety protocol all the time while visiting. Highly recommend if you need an optometrist with professionalism and kindness for your contact lenses and glasses or just for your general eye check-up. Additionally, this practice is a kid friendly place. You will know what I mean if you visit here. read more

Had a fantastic experience here! I actually was referred via the NYS DMV website for a provider that administers their eye exam and uploads it to the NYS DMV system, and it was the closest to my office and I'm so glad I went! Dr. Dennis was funny and personable and very professional. He's probably the youngest eye doctor I've ever seen and he was a lot more relatable because of it. Instead of dilating my pupils he offers the ability to take a retina scan instead. Easy, painless, and quick! Plus, he showed me my eye, told me what he was looking for in the image and why. It was pretty cool. I didn't get frames (yet) but I probably will. I had to rush back to the office and then home, but I'm glad to have found an eye doctor that was really a pleasant experience. Highly recommend! read more

Had an eye accident and needed an optometrist that would take me ASAP. Noticed DC Optics were the only one opened on a Sunday and they were about to close in 30 minutes. Gave them a call, and they were able to take me in. Dr. Cheng is the best optometrist I have had out of my fair share of 5-10 optometrists I've visited my entire life. He explains everything he does to you, makes sure you feel safe and comfortable, and provides you with everything you possibly would need. He quickly diagnosed my condition, gave me the next best steps, and even followed up with me the next few days. I was completely blown away by the service provided. I will be coming back for my optometrist needs whenever possible! read more

This was one of the best eye exam experiences I have ever had! Dr Cheng is so great at explaining what is going on with your eyes, sun damage, health and the right size contact lenses. I am so happy I stopped by and found this place! Highly recommend! read more

Best eye exam I've ever had! Dr. Cheng was friendly, personable and communicative. There was no pressure to purchase any glasses like most offices and you can genuinely see his excitement to just help people! Honestly, I've never found a better eye dr and look forward to coming back. read more

I chose this optometrist lit because of Ollie the Doggo. The place is not only dog friendly but STAR WARS EVERYWHERE!!!! I picked a bad ass joint. Dr. Cheng spent a great deal of time with me to tell me that my eyes' alignment have been off. I've been wearing glasses for when my eyes get tired for about 3-4 years and no matter the prescription, they never seemed to work. Thanks to Dr. Cheng, I now know I have esophoria and astigmatism in both eyes, not just one. My right eye is also lazy AF and forces my left eye to do all the work. Anywhoooo...now I wait till my glasses arrive. Hoping it works out. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Cheng for all your eyeball needs :) #SunSpots #WearSunglasses #Glasses #FourEyes #IHaveAnEyePimple #LetsCallItAnEyeBirthmark #HealthyEyes #MyCholesterolAintThatBadAccordingToMyEyes read more

DC Optics - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dr. Cheng is the best! Very cool exam room and office with an adorable French Bulldog, Ollie. I appreciate how thorough Dr. Cheng is and he won't hesitate to take time to explain everything to you. Contacts that I ordered through his office also came very quickly! It would take weeks for my old office to get my contact orders in. What an awesome practice! read more

I was able to schedule an appointment over the phone. There was no wait time, but I did show up 15 minutes prior to my eye exam to fill out paperwork. I was a little nervous about my eye exam, since it had been two years since my last one, but Dr. Cheng was quick to answer any questions I had. The process for the eye exam and picking out a pair of glasses was quick and easy. read more

Hi All, See below. Again these were the most expensive glasses I have ever had. And the worst quality. I have worn eye glasses for 30 years. Shameful that the owner of the business blatantly lied. Here is my documentation for "not being a customer" Wrong office. Shocking. Now I firmly believe your reviews are fraudulent. CONSUMERS BEWARE. ---------------- Thank you for your purchase from DC Optics, TRANSACTION INFORMATION Date: 2017-03-20 Amount: $949.10 Auth#: 07263B Tran#: 1271705122 Ref ID: We appreciate your business! (347) 504-1121 DCOPTICS@gmail.com --------- Thu, Jul 12, 2018, 4:25 PM Hey Alex, unfortunately your prescription is expired. -- Sincerely, Dennis Cheng, O.D. 390 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY facebook.com/dcoptics www.dc-optics.com 347-504-1121 Please review us on Google & Yelp! https://plus.google.com/106221540234035295022/about?gl=us&hl=en read more

Oh man, what a jerk I am for not reviewing sooner. Faux pas on my part. Keeping it sweet and simple, this is a great eye doctor with fair prices and a lovely selection of frames. I had such a hard time deciding on frames that my final decision was greatly helped by Dr. Cheng, and theyre fabulous. I can almost see peoples envy of them on the subway. As another local business owner I wish them the best at this location and hope to see them around for a long long time. read more

DC Optics - Frames that the Doc helped me pick out. Love them! - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I needed to find a new eye doctor and I was excited to find one with fantastic reviews who is also based in Brooklyn! Dr. Dennis Cheng's reviews were fantastic so I decided to try booking my annual eye exam at his office. Pros: 1) You can book an appointment via ZocDoc, making it super easy to find available times and book/rebook appts, a millenial's dream! 2) He has Sunday appointments! It's rare to ever find a doctor with weekend appts 3) He has an adorable office mascot, Ollie the French bulldog 4) You won't feel like you're in a doctor's office 5) Dr. Cheng takes the time to explain your eye health, prescription, and potential health risks. He does not rush your appointments. I don't have any cons to my visit with Dr. Cheng. DC Optics is a great place to visit if you are looking for an eye doctor. It's especially important to me to find doctors who care about their patients. He takes most types of vision insurance and is conveniently located in Fort Greene. read more

I generally only leave reviews when I absolutely love a place. This place is far above the five stars I was able to give it! 1) There is a french bull dog to greet you who is super sweet & lovable. 2). Super modern Brooklyn themed set up. 3) Friendly and VERY accommodating staff/doctor. 4) Their selection of glasses/contacts is great and they give you excellent customer service to help you pick the best frame. On to the exam. I use to cry at the eye doctor and Dr. Cheng eased my fears and made me feel comfortable. I have an eye disorder that can't be explained, but has been stable. He made me feel better about the situation and recommended specialists to at least put a name to it. The equipment he uses is computer based and he is able to modify it for patients. I have trouble seeing letters close together-he was able to isolate single letters and I was able to read it. He was really excited that I was able to see and my eyes were stable. The exam is thorough and even asks about any allergies you may have so he can not only treat you for near/far sightedness, but anything that could be negatively impacting your eye health. I travel from the South Bronx to Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn because he and his staff are the best in nyc. HANDS DOWN. If you are a NYC DOE employee he accepts UFT. You won't regret!!! read more

Dr. Cheng is amazing! Today is New Years Eve so I was glad he was open and able to take my appointment in the first place, but I had an overall excellent experience. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything to me in a way that it made perfect sense. I got checked in really quickly, took some photos of my eyes, and then had my exam. The exam was smooth and I was very comfortable the entire time, and we had great conversation! I was also able to get fitted for contacts, and was matched with a great brand and the correct prescription. I can confidently say that I found my new Optometrist! And Olly, his bulldog, is so sweet and adorable!! read more

My husband and I have been patients since 2016 and this establishment is friggin awesome. Dr. Cheng and his crew make you feel welcome and they really care about making your experience a positive one. They are honest, helpful, and really patient. Believe me, I can be a pain. I've gotten both glasses and contacts here and am very happy with the quality of products (they like to support local businesses so you will see Brooklyn-based frames here). read more

I'm such a huge fan of DC optics! They are conscientious, caring and always offer personable consistent service. My daughter and I were both patients until we moved out of state to Philly, and I contacted DC optics after we had moved to see if I could get a better price for contacts after seeing a new doctor.... not only did DC optics explain what was going on with my insurance plan and arrange for the contacts to be sent to me, Dr Cheng also found me two optometrists in PA that would be a better fit for my particular eye conditions. Highly recommend. read more

This may sound strange but I thoroughly enjoyed my annual check up visit. Dr. Cheng is always incredibly knowledgable. This time he pulled up the image of each of my eyes on the computer and took me through the image to explain not only how my eyes work but what the functions of each part were and how I could tell that they were healthy based on this image. It was like a science lesson and I loved every minute! :) Aside from that, there is a great selection of frames, his schedule is very flexible and the environment of the office is so chill. From the Star Wars Mr. Potato heads that line the shelf to his adorable sleeping dog. I would never consider going anywhere else. Even though he doesn't take my new insurance, I do not mind going out of coverage for him. It is worth every penny (which was reasonably priced anyways). read more

This was my first visit here and the staff and doctor are amazing. It's got the small town feel of a personally owned shop but they have a great selection of glasses frames and the latest machinery to check eyes which I really appreciate. read more

Absolutely The Best Well, here it is one year later and my wife and I just had our annual examinations. It is just an incredibly professional and personable experience. Dr. Cheng is by far and away, the best optometrist. No matter where you are in NYC, go here and you will be happy you did. Please read my first review for all of the details! read more

I have high eye pressures and need to be monitored for glaucoma. So, I needed someone with the this technology who is a practicing Ophthalmologist to be dilated and check my retina, peripheral vision etc. He shows up on my insurance website as an Ophthalmologist and is close by. Great. I have to make an appointment to be seen, they have appointments open all day. Cool. I make a same day appointment and head over. I get there and tell him my story and he says he is not licensed in NY...only in the state of NJ and that he does not have any of the tools to test other than bread and butter vision test. Thanks anyway, I'll use my insurance at a more appropriate place. no problem right? Wrong. He told me that if I leave I would be cancelling the appointment and I'll be fined $50. If I stayed I would use up my vision insurance and have to pay the co-pay. I stayed because it was cheaper. At the end of the exam he told me that I should see an Ophthalmologist about my high eye pressures. I felt scammed and disappointed. And, his dog wasn't even there. read more

The doctor is great. He's really personable and knowledgeable. We made sure we got the best contact fit by trying on different lenses, one different in each eye for direct comparison. I could easily tell which one was more comfortable that way and he double checked them to see how the fit looked on my eye. I narrowed it down to two different lenses and I was offered a trail or each to help me make my decision. They have a pretty good selection of glasses too, but brands were limited. They have an adorable French bulldog as an office dog/ mascot and they even have cute temporary frenchie tattoos. read more

Easily the best experience I've ever had with an eye doctor. Dr. Cheng is incredibly friendly and knowledgable. I didn't feel rushed at all during the appointment as I have with others, despite the fact that I arrived a few minutes late. The office is both stylish and welcoming. I have been wearing contacts for 13 years and I thought I was just going to go in and pay a lot of money for my same old prescription, but it turns out I was wearing the wrong size contacts. He found me a new brand that carried my size and updated my prescription a bit. He taught me a LOT about my eyes and vision and removed a bit of eye makeup that had been trapped in my eyelid for who knows how long. This guy clearly loves what he is doing. I actually enjoyed my exam. You won't be disappointed and I will be returning next year. read more

This is the kind of doctor experience you WISH you could have when you go see your primary care doc or go to the ER. Dr. Cheng is professional but laid back, friendly yet thorough, patient and will answer all your questions. And not that it matters in the grand scheme of things, but it's definitely a plus that the store is clean, stylish and cozy-- it just adds to the overall awesome vibe of the experience and atmosphere. 6 months ago I went to see another eye doctor complaining of an itching pain in the corner of my eye. The doctor said I just had an allergy. Over time, it got worse and more painful, so I knew in my gut that something wasn't right. So I booked an appointment at DC optics (found it on zoc doc and it was close by so....) and came to see Dr. Cheng. Turns out, I had a piece of dust covered hair lodged in the depths of my eye-- FOR MONTHS! How gross and scary is that?? But what the other lady wasnt able to find, Dr. Cheng did, and for that I will forever be grateful! Then he loaded me up with free eye stuff and sent me on my way. I was one 100% satisfied costumer, which feels a little rare these days. Thanks Dr. Cheng! I hope your small, local business blows up (but not so much that I cant get an appointment! haha) read more

Excellent customer service from wonderful people. Turnaround was very fast and, well, who doesn't love a cute pup to hang out with while getting your lenses? I larger sunglasses section would be nice. read more

This is why I had the best eye doctor experience ever (no kidding, I was happy the whole day)....game changer! -Dr. is most friendly I've ever had (of any specialty!); informative, honest, and caring -They gave me a choice of drink, relaxing atmosphere -Cute dog -Highest quality staff-- very friendly and honest, want me to be happy, even at their expense -Amazing price, offer incentives such as student discount I will never ever go to a Pearl Vision/Wal Mart Vision/ Opt-in-a-box again! read more

Dr. Cheng is so cool. I got my eyes checked out the other day, and liked everything about the place. The best part of that office is their adorable French Bulldog Ollie. I love love love her so much. The eye exam was super easy, and I like how their office is paperless, so you fill out stuff on an iPad and they email you your receipt! Although I didn't buy a frame, as I purchased one elsewhere, I liked the service very much. I think glasses take about a week to get made. It's no wonder they have a solid 5 stars! read more

My entire appointment was very rushed from beginning to end. From what I gather, mine was the last of the day. First a staff person attempted to examine my retina using a device that apparently takes an image of the retina. I have a pretty strong blink reflex and was having difficulty keeping my eyes open for the machine to get the image, which was in no small part exacerbated by the fact that I was being hurried. After only 2 attempts, the person trying to take the image basically gave up without offering any further explanation as to what they would do to get a look at my retina. I have a small retinal tear in one of my eyes that needs to be closely monitored, so I was particularly concerned by the fact that the retina examination was essentially being skipped. While the optometrist was better and not making the next part of the exam "feel" rushed, it still concluded fairly quickly. After the exam, the receptionist tells me they will email me a receipt. When I asked if the receipt would include the detail needed for an FSA reimbursement, the receptionist visibly and audibly groaned and gave a brusque "no", and then proceeded to manually write out a receipt with the needed detail. Everybody I dealt with other than Dr Cheng basically made it quite clear that they just wanted to get out of the office for the day and couldn't be bothered. They also never provided me with a written copy of my prescription in the rush of all this. To his credit, Dr Cheng did offer to retry the retina exam when I next returned to pick up my contact lenses, however I was so put off by the experience that I decided it was probably best to see a different eye doctor at that point. I'm not sure how I could have placed a great deal of trust in the result, not to mention the unpleasantness of making the trip to that part of Brooklyn just to potentially be treated like I was an inconvenience again. On a another note, when I sent a follow up email requesting the written prescription they had neglected to give me at the conclusion of my appointment, they emailed me back a picture of the doctor's blank prescription form with my prescription details typed over the picture using some kind of picture editing software. I guess it does the job of conveying the prescription to me, but it looked pretty unprofessional and kind of ridiculous when presenting it to a contact lens dispenser. read more

I went to DC Optics because the reviews were always rated 5 stars on Yelp. I got there on time, and Dennis greeted me and saw me right away, while dexterously saying goodbye to clients and multitasking in-coming clients. He wasn't distracted, he was just really good at doing many things at once and I was still let into his office right on time. He makes you feel very comfortable, also he is dressed like a Brooklyn fashion champion. He has beautiful, cutting edge tattoo, in good balance to his very knowledgeable information about optometry in general. I learned so many things I had never been told before by my previous optometrist, and was more than glad to have chosen Dennis. So in short, I went in and got out in my ideal time of an appointment, learned a lot about my eyes, and went home with a pair of contact lenses. I will definitely go back to get my glasses soon. By the way, I live in Bushwick and it is very much worth a bike ride to see Dennis to get my eyes checked. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Cheng for a few years now (don't tell his wife!). All the good stuff that you hear in these reviews is true. He's got a great personality, he's very smart but not condescending with his knowledge, and has years of experience to draw on. Dr. Cheng generally presents me with options, and offers the pros and cons of each without trying to steer my perspective in one direction or the other. As far as clinical technique, long gone are glaucoma tests blowing a puff of air in your eye to make you feel uncomfortable, and the need to dilate the pupils to see inside the eye. The dilation-free approach to the examination is a real win. I've seen him when I've had insurance and not had insurance, and received a discount as a returning patient, and even a few free contact lens samples to accompany a contact lens order. Super generous and unexpected! ;-) While his cool store has a refined selection of glasses (a few hundred frames are good enough for me), they are reasonably priced and tasteful. A large chain optical store likely would have more glasses to choose from, but supporting a local independent business owned and run by people of color is far more important to me than patronizing a soulless chain owned by Luxottica. read more

They were wonderful with helping my kid on getting his first pair of glasses. They were great helping me on a separate occasion when I got a scratch on my cornea! A small store but big on TLC! My family and I will definitely continue to support them. read more

Dr. Cheng was very friendly, professional and competent. He made sure I was involved in the exam process, asking me important questions and explaining everything in detail. We also talked about bikes quite a bit in a very relaxed atmosphere with none of the usual pressure to meet a tight schedule. If only every business in the city was this nice to deal with! I had expected to have just a quick eye exam, confirm that nothing about my eyes has changed, and be on my way. But I'm glad I came here. I actually learned several things about eye health in addition to plunking down the usual $500 for a year's supply of contact lenses. read more

Spectacular service. I needed an immediate appointment, and the online reservations showed that he didn't have one available for a week. I called, and he said that someone had just failed to show up and I could come right over. I was able to set up a new account, do several vision tests, and leave with my new Rx in practically 5 minutes. Maybe 10 - it was so completely painless and enjoyable it seemed like 5. Despite my having strange insurance, he was able to quickly find my information and everything was covered. Sweet guy - great energy, seriously competent, answers all your questions completely. Very excited to have him around the corner from me! Another great win for the new Myrtle Ave! read more

The reviews are correct. 5 stars are well deserved for this optical store. They made purchasing my first pair of glasses a breeze, with plenty of help deciding which pair to get. I was happy with the large selection of frames and their modern purchase and receipt system. I love my new glasses! There is even a play area to keep your little ones busy while you shop or meet with the doctor. read more

Left the office feeling very dissatisfied by the lack of professionalism, decency, and customer service displayed by the receptionist! Dr. Cheng came over to attempt to rectify the situation, but the way it was framed, made me feel like I was in the wrong when it was indeed his own employee. I definitely will not be returning here. Hopefully he hires a new receptionist! read more

What else can be said about Dr. Cheng that hasn't already been said. This guy is the absolute greatest! After my son failed his eye screening at school I came here for a thorough eye exam and Dr. Cheng was awesome!!! He handled my wild five year old with such care and gave him the best eye exam. He made him feel at ease and even was reassuring to me ( a non glasses wearer) that he was still perfect even though he needed some assistance with seeing clearly. He took his time and explained to me my sons eye issues and I was comforted knowing that with his help my sons vision would improve with his new glasses. His office staff is most helpful and my son was happy with his choice of glasses. Let's not forget about Ollie who is the absolute cutest and friendliest dog in Brooklyn. My son was in love with her and asked how much she was so we could bring her home with us. There are so many wonderful things I could say about this office but bottom line..... If your in need of an optometrist look no further! Thanks Dr. Cheng and company. You guys are a breath of fresh air in the neighborhood. read more