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    Gerry Optical

    4.3 (11 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    The optician, Melody, was super knowledgeable and friendly and helped me pick out not one but two pair since I found so many I liked.

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    3.0(39 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Very professional help for eye condition Dr Megan was very thorough and helpful…read more I would recommend that you contact them for eye care

    In late 2023 an ophthalmologist told me that I had cataracts in both eyes, both needed astigmatism…read morecorrection and that Medicare does not pay for that portion of cataract surgery. Since I have a secondary wraparound type health insurance plan, that pays my deductibles, co-pays, & co-insurance, I contacted my insurer to see if they would reimburse me for this expense. They told me that even though this procedure was not a covered expense by Medicare, they would reimburse me for any out-of-pocket expenses for low-astigmatism correction portion of each surgery, if and only if, they received Medicare MSN denials for this expense. I began to keep a log including dates, of each conversation with my secondary insurer, KC Eye Clinic and eventually with Medicare. In 2024 I contacted the manager of KC Eye Clinic billing dept. She told me that if their eye surgeons recommended that procedure, she would file claims to Medicare in order for me to receive such Medicare denials. So, I met with a KC Eye Clinic surgeon and did have cataract surgeries with low-astigmatism correction. I paid them $1,500 out-of-pocket for that portion of each surgery. I continued to contact my secondary insurer to verify that they would reimburse me for these out-of-pocket expenses. In fact, I contacted them seven more times in late 2024 and 2025 to verify that yes, I would be reimbursed, under their "coordination of benefits" rules. After I received Medicare MSN's that showed "information requested was not received", I contacted KC Eye Clinic billing mgr. about this additional information that Medicare needed. Each time, on 10/9/24, 11/12/24, 7/29/25, 8/25/25,9/4/25, and in person on 9/5/25. I increasingly determined that I was being very much misled about her efforts to give corrected information to Medicare. On 9/5/25 when I met in-person, she did not even want to look at my Medicare MSNs to see or acknowledge that Medicare had asked for additional information for months. I contacted Medicare four times and was told each time that they could not process my claims correctly without additional documentation from KC Eye Clinic and that any corrected claim must be filed within one year of the date of service (timely filing). And that all the provider needed to do was to contact the Medicare Provider line, authenticate the call and ask for a two-digit "modifier" to correct each of my claims. On 9/12/25 I spoke with the practice manager at KC Eye Clinic and told him that if I missed timely filing with Medicare, I would certainly give KC Eye Clinic a negative google review. He sent a couple of creepy emails. The following are excerpts: "You might see me being unprepared or inexperienced, but all the authentication numbers are right in front of me and, again, they are on the Medicare document that they sent. I can feel them smiling on the other end because if I can't authenticate, they don't have to talk to me." And also, for me to get reimbursed by my insurance company is "like, breath underwater or flap your arms and fly across the room and we'll send you $3,000." The practice manager told me that they sent corrected claims to Medicare with the correct two-digit modifier. However, weeks later when I contacted Medicare about this, the rep told me she and even a second rep looked and no such correction was ever filed. Also, even if it was filed that I likely missed timely filing by two weeks! It appears that in spite of my best efforts and those of my secondary insurer to get my Medicare claims processed correctly, I will not be reimbursed by my secondary insurer, because I am unable to provide them with proper Medicare denials. I have clearly never run across anyone in the medical profession as obstinate and unhelpful as the manager of the billing department at KC Eye Clinic. I think that all along the manager of the billing dept. and later the practice manager at KC Eye Clinic felt that I considered myself special for simply asking them to file corrected claims. That should be their job!

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    4.7(3 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    I was very sad when my precious eyewear purveyor closed her doors, Optical Innovations in…read moreBrookside. I searched online and found that Brookside carries my favorite brand. I walked in and was geeeted by a very friendly face, who made me feel comfortable immediately. Joe Alvarez makes the shopping experience pleasant. He gives excellent suggestions about what looks good on your face based on his style and years of experience. I highly recommend!!

    Okay, I have to say that the Brookside Optical shops, of which there are three, are very pretty,…read morehave a wonderful selection of designer (expensive) frames, and very helpful staff. Many of the frames are hip and trendy, but you can also find a more conservative look there if you want. The young man at the Prairie Village location was knowledgeable and very nice, and I had a generally good experience there. My big beef about these shops is their design. The closest you can get to a big mirror is about six to eight feet because they are all behind the counters. I want to see myself in a big, well-lit mirror from a variety of distances and angles. They also have small mirrors on the counter tops, but that is really not that helpful because we don't view the world through a 9 x 12 inch oval. I am both near and far sighted, so I had a hard time getting a good view of myself in the big mirrors that were so far away. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks about eyeglass shopping this way, but it's something I've noticed recently. I've been obsessively shopping for new frames because I really want to change my look. I've been to dozens of shops in the KC metro and even Lawrence. I'm amazed at how many shops have small, poorly lit and/or inaccessible mirrors. If I'm going to spend $500 to $1200 on new lenses and frames that I will wear on my face every day, I sure as heck want to be able to see myself clearly before making a decision.

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    My first visit to this store turned out to be successful. I came because I wanted a specific Oliver…read morePeoples frame that I saw a friend wearing, and the Oliver Peoples website listed Romanelli as the closest dealer. I described what I wanted and the gentleman instantly pulled the exact frame from a drawer for me. He pointed out that he thought it would be a little small for my face, and when trying it on I reluctantly agreed. I was heartbroken! I'd been saving up for months to buy this exact frame. But he quickly found several other frames (SEVERAL... at least a dozen) that were similar looking but a better size for me. I picked one, and was surprised to get a call just two days later saying my glasses were ready. Pros: Huge selection Experienced staff was helpful and extremely efficient They called my eye doctor to get my prescription for me Cons: Huge selection might be overwhelming if you don't know exactly what you want More expensive than big chain stores, but you get what you pay for

    Understandable why they have a low rating. Last week I called to ask what time they closed. After…read morethe employee told me that they closed at six, I arrived at 5:40 to find the doors locked. Today I Just hung up the phone after asking what time they really close so I don't have that happen again. Employee who I think is one of the owners could not have been ruder. He complained that he is open six days a week and sometimes they have things to do. Not worth the prices or attitude go somewhere else. Used car salesman approach. Full of one liners and they think they are funny.

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    3.0(12 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I woke up with an eye issue this morning & called Heart of America as soon as they opened. They got…read moreme in half an hour later and I saw Dr. Edward's. She was very nice, very informative, and got me some meds sent in right away. The office was bright & clean. I highly recommend them!

    Although Heart of America Eye Care claims in their mission that they strive to deliver the most…read morecomprehensive, compassionate & personal eye care, treating each patient as if they were family, this is the furthest thing from the truth. I was unfortunately referred to them as a result of my eye doctor being out of the country. I was fit in to be seen on 6/24/2022. Although the ladies at the front desk were kind upon my arrival, as soon as I made it back to the exam room, that's where the kindness ended. After waiting patiently for Dr. Amy W. Gemperli to enter the room, once she did, without so much as a hello, she rushed through my exam and performed it incompletely. Being someone who has had countless eye exams due to my condition, I am very knowledgeable of the process and procedures of this exam. After an exam that literally ended in about 5 minutes, she said that I was fine & could go, & that she didn't see anything wrong with my eye. When I questioned Dr. Gemperli's findings & explained that I've experienced the symptoms frequently enough to know that there's an issue, she again brushed past my concerns & repeated that she saw nothing, & abruptly sent me on my way. I paid my $80 co-pay & left the building feeling unseen, unheard, and untreated. Dr. Gemperli's lack of bedside manner was shocking & disheartening. After leaving Heart of America untreated & unhappy with the results of my appointment, & after having crucial parts of the exam skipped, as Dr. Gemperli appeared to be in a rush, I called her office & expressed my concerns. I was told that Dr. Gemperli would call me back at 12 to address my concerns. It wasn't until nearly 6 o'clock that evening that she returned my call. When I answered, once again, she seemed annoyed & her tone was unsettling. I shared my concerns with her about crucial parts of the exam being skipped, how the appointment felt rushed, & my concerns with her findings of nothing when I clearly was experiencing symptoms & pain. Her response added insult to injury. She replied, "That's what happens when you get fit in". I was aghast. I attempted to further explain to Dr. Gemperli that although I was grateful to be fit in, it didn't mean that I didn't deserve complete treatment. I also took the opportunity to share that as a woman of color, we are often gaslit when it comes to our pain in the medical field & we often feel unseen & unheard in spaces; however, she remained unsympathetic, unmoved, & offered no empathy or apologies for my concerns. In fact, she began speaking to me in a rude manner and I respectfully communicated that I would no longer continue on the call being spoken to that in that manner & I disconnected the call. I was treated with such disdain. I was fortunately able to get in with my Ophthalmologist a couple of days later where he confirmed that I in fact was experiencing the condition that I sought treatment from Dr. Gemperli for. Through my Ophthalmologist, I was given the proper treatment & prescribed the proper medications for my condition. After receiving the confirmation and validation from my office, I called Heart of America in attempts to reach someone higher up to address my concerns. I was transferred to a Blake in HR. With no answer, I left a detailed message & my availability for when I could be reached. I was never contacted. I called and left a message for a 2nd time and still was not called back. Unwilling to disregard the issue, I contacted Heart of America once more in attempt to have someone address my concerns. A Lisa answered the phone & after explaining to her that I needed to speak to someone regarding a recent visit with a negative outcome, she insisted that I share with her what had occurred. I responded that I had no desire of doing so & that I only wanted to get in touch with someone who could rectify my issues. She refused to provide the contact information of anyone that could help. Hence this review. My issues are still unaddressed & I am left speechless.

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