I purchased glasses from Thornebrook Optical with the understanding ,that as their as states…read moresatisfaction guaranteed or your money graciously returned. The lenses were not grounded correctly. I had statements from two options stating that the lenses were not ground correctly. I went back to Thornebrook expecting them to fulfill their promise. No way. A very rude arrogant,one could say mean woman absolutely refused to even begin Or bother to read my certified notarized statements from optometrist ,more reliable than they were and are. One cannot believe what they say. You have been notified.

I have worn glasses most of my life and consequently have gone to many opticians to buy glasses,…read moreboth in Gainesville and elsewhere. Thornebrook Optical has become my sole source since I tried them about a decade ago. They have a nice selection of good quality frames without being overwhelming. More important, Frank is extremely skillful as well as helpful. He has fitted me for distance glasses, progressives, prescription sunglasses. His advice about frames (e.g. whether they are sturdy, how they fit my face) has always been accurate and helpful. Each time I have been completely satisfied with the glasses. He leaves you all time you wish browsing and trying on different styles, and then when you are ready for his assistance gives you his undivided attention. And whenever I feel my glasses may need an adjustment, he takes care of it. It is always a pleasure to do business there. I cannot recommend it any more highly.

Once you've experienced the chaos of the chain eyeglass stores, you will really appreciate…read moreGainesville Opticians! They don't hurry you, or push BOGO specials or try to upsell you on anything. Wonderful customer service. They fixed my husbands glasses for free. Twice. The best thing though is that once I put my glasses on, I completely forgot I was wearing them. Thanks!

The choices are great, the staff is professional and excellent, amazing customer service. Can't say…read moreenough good things about this place. My daughter and I have been going here for since she got eyeglasses 18 years ago.

A great experience here! My only pair of glasses broke…read moresuddenly, and I was reduced to taping them together until I came here. I walked right in, handed my eyewear over, and received them back good as new in less than fifteen minutes! Staff were courteous and helpful, and the store itself is bright and clean. I'll probably be back to purchase my emergency second pair of glasses!

Dr. Monahan is incredible. I highly recommend her if you need an Optometrist. She is amazing with…read morechildren. She made my 7 year old daughter feel safe and comfortable. My daughter kept having recurring pink eye. The urgent cares would prescribe medicine for bacterial pink eye. Dr. Monahan found she had viral pink eye and that was why it would get better then come back. She prescribed us a different medication and it cleared up. I couldn't get my daughter back for her follow up and it was a few weeks after when I was supposed to take her there. The lady that answers the phone told me I would have to pay for another appointment because of the delay in getting her back for the follow up. Dr. Monahan did the eye exam, told me my daughters eye was 95% healed. She prescribed us some more of the medication that got her eye healed to have on hand if it flares up again and to put 1 drop in for the next 2 weeks. After the exam she walked us out, she saw me going over to pay for the appointment and told me that I didn't have to pay because it was a follow up (which wasn't what the phone lady told me). She is so kind. I am completely blown away by the whole operation! I was paying $150-200 for at the Urgent Care places to get medication and they weren't even treating the right problem. Dr. Monahan was $68 for the appointment, the follow up and a new prescription to have on hand if I needed it. Nothing I can say will express the level at which I recommend Dr. Monahan especially if you have a young child. I give her a 11/10!

I've been getting my glasses here for several years. It was recommended by my ophthalmologist…read more It's a one-man shop, and he is very knowledgable. I bought a pair of glasses and asked for a well-advertised frame. He said he had a better one, that was much stronger and still attractive. Two years later, I somehow dropped my glasses beside my car in a parking lot--didn't hear them fall. I had to wear my prescription sunglasses, and found the glasses when I returned to the car. Evidently they had been stepped on. I took them back to the Optical Shop and the man said that it was a good thing I had that particular frame as he was able to "save" them. .

They never ever answer the phone. I have been waiting weeks for eyeglasses. We live over an hour…read moreaway and they tell me they sent to our correct Address the ine and only time someone actually answered and this time I called the make an appointment selection with a doctor since the store never answers and asked that person to confirm my address despite the fact the 1st person insisted they have my correct address. Sure enough this person gave me my old address. We did mail forward service and old post office never received my glasses either. The agent last week blamed ups saying they forgot to pick up the glasses but it's been 2 weeks now for a 1 to 2 day delivery. Someone is lying. The doctor twice now said they will look into and get back to me. Still nothing.

I purchased my prescription lenses last week and I cannot see through the lenses. Everything is…read moreblurry. I have called numerous times, no answer, no callback. I called the customer service number on their website and the girl who answered took my name and put me on hold to investigate the situation and never came back. Instead, she sent me an electronic survey to ask if my problem was solved. I said no and the call ended. This is unacceptable. Now I have to go to the store in person and because I'm in a very rural area, the drive will take an hour and a half. I attempted to send an email to them from my phone via their website and the email wouldn't send when I clicked continue. They should close down if they don't want to take care of their customers. Do NOT go here.

Dr. Robert Johnson - he is one of the best eye doctors I have been to in years, literally. I've had…read moreglasses since the age of 14, and in my 45 years he honestly ranks as one of the best I've ever seen. He explained how my eyes work, why I might be having the issues I'm having, gave me solid suggestions to help my issues, and gave me an excellent prescription. Where other doctors have recently told me I'd want Progressive lenses, Dr. Johnson explained why I didn't need them YET, and benchmarks of when I would need them (including vision tests for myself and career changes). He encouraged me to get bifocals if I felt I needed them, but also explained where I'd see better with staying in single lenses. I was duly impressed with Dr. Johnson and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Also, his office staff was personable and helpful. I dealt with two ladies, and one was exceptional in helping me find just the right frames, but not overselling. It is refreshing to find a business like this.

My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Johnson for well over 20 years. He is a rare…read morecombination of expert in his field and compassionate and human-centered. As an example: a number of years ago, I walked into his former office because I had mysteriously lost central vision in one of my eyes. I had to walk to his office because my sight was shaky at best. Within 5 minutes of his examining me, he left the examining room briefly, returned and said, "You are coming with me." He escorted me to his car, drove me to a retinal specialist who returned to his office after hours, and made possible for me to have my eyes thoroughly examined. I was diagnosed with WMD, and Dr. Johnson's quick work saved my sight. The Eyecare Express team is kind and very responsive to requests. We cannot imagine being patients at any other place in Gainesville.

We really had a bad experience here w/ one employee. First visit was helpful (w/ Trey), returned to…read morefinalize purchase but w/ a different employee, rude and reluctant to help, lost confidence in the store's ability to deliver quality. Might be isolated experience, but poorly trained staff....

My experience here has been great. I have an uncommon situation with my eyesight and they were…read moremore than happy to accomodate me. The type of frames I selected are really too fragil for my bumbling lifestyle, but they get them fixed quickly and professionally.