this shop has a fantastic selection of frames. Cary is friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and an all round pleasure to work with. he also fixes my glasses constantly without question as I am very hard on all of them. I only wish he dealt with insurance. I love to just stop by and peruse....have a chat when he's not too busy. a visit to Woodstock isn't complete without stopping in. read more

Phenomenal service and a great selection of frames. The owner is committed to making sure that you have the glasses that look good and feel good. I've worn glasses for most of my life and I have never been to an optician half as good. I'd give 10 stars if I could. read more

I was traveling on vacation and my favorite frames broke in half at the bridge making them totally unwearable. I need glasses to drive and decided to stop in at Eyes on Elm to see if there was any way I could purchase a new pair of glasses. I didn't have high hopes because we were short on time. To my surprise, Cary was able to pop the lenses out of my old glasses and insert them into a spare frame he had in his supply closet. They worked perfectly to get me home, and I was also able to use them skiing the next day. On top of that, I purchased beautiful and stylish Oliver Peoples frames for my next pair of glasses when I have time for an eye exam and can purchase new lenses back home. read more

Cary and team are friendly, professional, and responsive. Note - only one customer in the shop at a time given COVID but there's a bench on the street outside the shop main door. I'm new to Woodstock and have already visited twice. Once for a new set of computer reading glasses with blue light filter. The second visit was in desperation - walking outside in the dark I knocked my primary glasses off my head and stepped on the frame. In less than 15 minutes they were put back together like new! read more

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I would highly recommend Eyes on Elm in Woodstock Vermont. The next time you're ready to make an investment in your eyeglass purchase (progressives, sunglasses, readers, etc.) go directly to this small business. Eyes on Elm is owner run and operated. Cary will help you find a pair of glasses that will suit your facial structure and make you feel confident with your new look. He carries many hard to find brands that are unique, and the quality is outstanding. You will receive so many compliments on your new look and everyone will want to know where you bought your new pair of eyeglasses. If you want to look your best and feel your best go see Cary at Eyes on Elm! Michelle R. Lebanon, NH read more

I don't live in VT but I'd never go anyplace else for glasses. 100% worth the experience, perfect fit and he goes the extra mile to find the right look for you. Cary takes every customer seriously and knows in minutes what clicks. On target every time! And, he's in Woodstock, a magical place with so much to offer, why not add a critical thing like finding the perfect eyewear to your adventure!! read more

Cary is the consummate professional. His knowledge base seems unlimited. His priority is to make sure that your glasses are right for you. He will steer you away from choices that won't work for you both optically as well as cosmetically. He is never in a hurry, seemingly happy to chat about glasses or whatever is on your mind. What a nice person! read more

Don't take my word for it... just read the rest of the reviews! Cary is not only a great optician but a kind, caring man and a real credit to the Woodstock business community. Yet one more reason why I'm grateful every day to live and work here! Of course it's true that some of the big-box opticians have a broader selection, none has a better selection or higher quality; nor can they compete with Eyes on Elm on price, service,or good old-fashioned small town hospitality. I work in a nearby inn and believe it or not, we have several guests who return to Woodstock often from far afield to stay with us and visit Eyes on Elm for their eye wear needs! Check it out. read more

We would like to thank the owner for being so accommodating to us on our "winter get away"! My husband's glasses broke while snowshoeing and the store was able to find a frame to fit my husband's lens within 40 minutes. It was nice not to have to rush home and stay to enjoy snowmobiling and the other activities we had planned. Thank you for being so friendly and kind. You made our trip a memorable one. The DuBay's read more

Owner is super nice and helpful. Fixed my glasses without charging me! So kind and generous. Very knowledgeable too!

I know a lot of geeks -- Mac geeks, app geeks, phone geeks, scifi geeks -- but I never met an eyewear geek before I walked into Eyes on Elm. Don't expect a huge selection of frames in this small shop. But you'll find a well-curated choice of frames, Maui Jim sunglasses, reading glasses, and accessories. It's hard to stock a huge inventory in small-town Vermont. That doesn't mean that owner Cary Agin can't help you though. I wear Kawasaki frames, which I love, and to get them adjusted and repaired I had to go to Cambridge for mediocre service or Chicago for terrific service. Through Eyes on Elm, I can get them the work done expertly right here in Woodstock. Agin is an experienced and careful optician and provides truly awesome, personalized, thoughtful, and caring service. A real asset to our town! read more

Awesome service. Lost my prescription glasses and in less than a week I have a new pair and fashionable at that. Great selection, customer service oriented business. Worth the trip to Woodstock for this kind of customer service and curated selection of eye glasses. read more

I popped in during a brief tourist stop in Woodstock to look at their collection of frames. My mom was resting in the car, so I didn't have much time, but I loved the place (and Cary's expertise) so much that I came back later that afternoon. They have a good selection of interesting frames as opposed to a whole wall of boring. Better than that, Cary is excellent at explaining what fits your face and why it looks good...a quality that is lost on many eyeglass store employees! I truly felt badly when I couldn't decide and left without buying a pair, but this is a place to go out of your way to visit if you're looking for a new pair of frames! read more

You won't find a better team to get y ou out the door with a stylish look that is the right size and fit. I found out after wearing glasses since I was two I have been buying the wrong size which explains Alot. Love this shop, the collections and the folks that run it are five star in service. Jana M read more

I had a crisis with my contact lenses, and Cary Agin was so helpful, knowledgeable, and caring. He had new lenses sent to me within two days of my running out. He really defines outstanding customer service. I am very appreciative of the small-town service and attention. I highly recommend this business. read more

This is well curated optical shop with the owner knowing more about lenses and frames than I thought possible. I had looked at frames here last summer, got a new prescription a few months ago and decided to wait until we went to Woodstock to pick new frames. So glad I did! The owner is so helpful in picking new frames. I'm very happy with my new glasses (they were there within a week) although I'm not sure I would have picked them without his help. Highly recommended! read more

I can't recommend this store highly enough. My girlfriend and I were in Woodstock for the weekend, visiting from Manhattan. She had been looking at countless frames at a dozen stores in New York, and was consistently met with disinterested or downright rude service. What a surprise then to find a new glasses store in tiny Woodstock. The selection here rivaled any we had seen in New York, and to be honest, it was probably a more carefully chosen and interesting selection than most we had seen. But the key feature of the store was Cary, the owner, who from the minute we walked in was extraordinarily friendly and helpful, offering advice and opinion, but without being remotely pushy. There was never a sense that my girlfriend had to buy something - the only obligation was that she only buy something if she really felt happy with a pair. We probably spent two hours in the tiny shop, but never felt rushed. My girlfriend found a number of pairs she liked and ended up buying a pair she loved. Cary adjusted the frames to her face, and happily volunteered to ship them to us at a very low cost. While I waited for her to make the decision, I ended up with a pair of new sunglasses that I'm thrilled with. And the last point to note - while we were there a woman came in to have her glasses adjusted. She had been having trouble with them for ages, and Cary happily did the adjustment, no charge. You can't imagine how grateful she was. Eyes on Elm is a good neighbor and a good addition to the community. I know it sounds absurd, but the next time I need glasses I think I'll wait until I'm in Woodstock. It's the kind of small business I like to support, but more importantly, you don't find that kind of interesting and trendy selection, and that level of service, very often. read more

We stopped in to have the nose pad replaced on a pair of Warby Parker eyeglasses, and Kerry couldn't have been nicer, despite Warby Parker ' s business model eroding his own. He replaced both pads and cleaned the glasses, plus my glasses. And when I tried on a pair of readers that I loved, he talked me out of the sale because they didn't fit me. Great guy, great shop. read more

Eyes on Elm is the best! I definitely recommend this place for glasses repair or getting new glasses or lenses. My glasses were bent and broken, so I brought them into Eyes on Elm. The owner, who is a really nice, skillful, and knowledgeable guy was happy to help. Even though my frames are a pretty rare expensive brand (and the owner didn't carry this brand in store), he was able to quickly repair them and did a beautiful job. Eyes on Elm is very passionate about getting you the perfect pair of glasses. After this great experience, I wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

Thank you to Cary and his staff for putting up with me. I lived in Woodstock for over 20 years and have known Cary for about five years. When he opened his optical store in Woodstock I quickly went to see him to update my frames and get a great pair of Maui Jim's. I moved to Virginia over three years ago and damaged my frames 18 months ago. I knew I had to go to Eyes on Elm for my new frames as they have the best selection I have ever seen. I then came back to Virginia to fill my prescription to use my insurance. I visited 3 doctors, at least 8 tries with various labs, many phone calls back and forth with Cary making sure I was using the same materials as my previous lenses, all ending in frustration with never being able to get a pair of lenses that I could use. Dizziness, lack of focus at mid range and reading, I finally gave up! Upon a recent visit to Woodstock, Cary recommended an opthamologist who had success with another one of his clients with similar issues. I took that prescription back to Cary to complete the process. I have just received my glasses and the good news is I CAN SEE! Thank you for all your help Cary, you are a true professional! I hope I will always be within driving distance to come to you for my vision needs. No one does it like you do! The best! read more

They helped us out in a pinch with my son forgetting his daily wear contacts. Saved our holiday! Absolutely wonderful people here. This is what service truly means. read more

We are so lucky to have Eyes on Elm in our neighborhood! I went in today to see if they could straighten out my glasses which I had mangled somehow...they were very uneven. They not only straightened them out but also put on new pads and offered me one of those special cloths to wipe glasses! They would not take a penny for their time and trouble. I had not even purchased these glasses there, but it didn't make one bit of difference. BTW, I did purchase my sunglasses there a while ago and they are terrific. This is a great place read more

We will never shop for glasses anywhere else, for ourselves or our kids. The customer service and attention to detail at Eyes On Elm truly sets them apart. Having twin four-year-olds with glasses necessitates frequent adjustments to their frames. Cary graciously helped us with these little fixes for months before we were ever paying customers of Eyes On Elm, always encouraging us to return if we needed additional assistance. They have an incredible selection of frames, so when our sons prescription changed we had no trouble finding great new glasses, all very affordable. The turnaround time was remarkably quick. Cary's great with kids, so the fittings were easy and fun. If every business was run with the same thoughtfulness, expertise, and care the world would be a better place. read more

Wow, but this is the place to go for service--absolutely the best! I bought my glasses from Cary less than a year ago and he has bent over backwards to provide the finest service I've ever had. I had two problems. First, one of my lenses developed a chip right next to the frame. Both lenses were replaced at no cost to me. Second, the left temple arm fell off--same service, same cost and done in almost no time. I love this place and Cary couldn't be more helpful and friendly. read more

I love this place! They have a great selection of glasses. All very current fun and aren't what you see in the usual glasses store. The attention to detail is awesome. They are very honest about what does and doesn't work on your face. When my glasses came in the lenses didn't feel right. The owner ordered new ones which seemed better and off I went. A few months went by and I still hadn't adjusted to the lenses. I went to a new Dr to have my eyes reexamined.(I have problemtic vision) the prescription was way off! I called the owner and with no hesitation he took care of getting new lenses for me. I can't thank him enough!!! He is the best to work with!!!! read more