Hard for me to understand that some of these reviews are talking about the same place that I've…read moreexperienced . It will be 10 weeks this Monday since I had my eye exam and was fitted for my glasses . At the 4 week mark I called left a message and received no reply . I then called 6 more times . Sometimes they said they were closed and would get back to me (they didn't) sometimes these were times that were posted as open online. Other times it said they were with a patient and would get back to me they didn't There hours seem to be whatever they feel like . This week they were closed Monday open Tueday 2 to 6 closed Wed and Thursday Friday 2 to 6 and today Saturday they opened at 3:30 and now it's 4:46 and online says closing soon open Tuesday at 2 pm . Finally I've had to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission , the consumer division of the Mass Attorney General's office , and the customer service of my insurance company . I'm not exaggerating when I say this is my worst experience with a business

I'D GIVE ZERO STARS IF I COULD…read more My son needed new glasses and they take our new vision insurance. We had a prescription all he had to do was pick out some frames and place the order. We had to wait for 45 MINUTES for them to place his order. Then we were told it would take 10 days for the order to be completed. NO one had called to let me know if they were in so I called back 10 days later and the voicemail message said they were CLOSED FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS. Why couldn't they have told me that when I placed my order! WE ARE NEVER GOING BACK

This is one of the most disparaging and pathetic experiences I have ever had at an eye exam place…read morein 15 years. I was consistently forcefully ignored, belittled and patronized about my capability to afford anything outside of what my insurance allowed. And the woman that handled my service or lack thereof refused any feedback on the type of glasses I was looking to purchase, she was outright indignant and belittling but yet when other caucasian patrons walk into your establishment they were greeted warmly and talked to respectfully. to make matters worse, the glasses that I picked out weren't even the ones I received in fact they weren't even in the same class. I expressed my budget and willingness of $575 to spend on glasses and yet they charged my insurance for those glasses and they didn't even have the decency to give me the ones that I picked out to purchase defeating the whole purpose of the $575 out of insurance budget, Hence I was more than fiscally able to purchase a pair of my choosing regardless of what insurance covered . I will never do business with this company again, but maybe that was their whole gold to discourage people with disabilities or under insured individuals from returning?? I could be completely wrong, well I'm just speculating but in any case I will not go back because i'm no longer a glutton for punishment.

A well run office - the chain makes it easy to arrange last minute eye exams online. Dr. Gammon…read morewas very thorough - took the time to understand what I wanted in my Rx, and yeah, very happy with the results. The office is well run. The frame selection is down to the usual suspects - but I was able to find a pair that stood out a bit. They navigated my insurance well. My wife actually ended up returning her order for something completely different, and they were very helpful and made the exchange a painless affair. Recommended.

My Husband and I gave this practice every chance but this week was last straw. We have vision…read moreinsurance and my husband is diabetic so we like to get an eye exam every year. We had been going since 2024. Unfortunately Dr Prentiss was curt and disrepectful asking us " What brings you here today " which made us feel uncomfortable. Why would he ask us that? Mostly it was his tone. Also the clutter in his exam room is mounting. Maybe we should have tried the other optometrist in office. Anyway too late moving on.

Great doctor, very thorough in his examination, willing to talk about your particular concerns and…read moreways to correct what is possible to correct. I will return.

Banville optical has the finest eyewear in the the Commonwealth. The options at the wholesale sites…read moreare not even close ti the the high quality glasses at Banville The staff who have been there for years really know the business and things were a pleasure. Unfortunately, a couple of years ago, the was a policeman perhaps moonlighting a second job. I've seen him about town and he was insistent that I had ordered a pair of glasses only Harry Truman would wear. The moonlighting fellow placed a pair glasses with a line bifocal. I didn't order those ; his tone was harsh and I was uncomfortable. Policemen who need part time income should try to fix cars or lawnmowers Many have terrific manual skills . The are great at helping folks who are stuck. My next visit was just a awkward. The lady waiting on me said she had 43 pairs of glasses . She proceeded to show me all her inventory on layaway . In the city of witches she would scare all the boys and ghouls. However, she did own a beautiful car. I just saw one exactly like it. With the problems I have, I cannot wait for a meter. Parking is tight and restricted. I will always remember the first rate eyewear I would religiously purchase at Banville . The owner is kind and nice. The fellow working the shop if friendly and skillful. James Dennehy

I have been buying my glasses and sunglasses at Banville for almost 15 years. Selection is…read moreexcellent, service is superb. You can also purchase vintage frames there as well. If you haven't tried them yet- get on over. You won't be disappointed.

My daughter had a minor accident and I had trouble finding an optometry that can see her same or…read morenext day. I saw Wakefield Eye Associates posting "accepting new patient" on a community Facebook page and I decided to give them a ring. The receptionist is unbelievably nice and was able to answered all my concerning questions. And booked an appointment next day! Dr Grimm is gentle and took all the time we needed. He did not rush at all and a plus, he also gave my kid a quick eye exam (and happy to hear that her vision is still 20/20!). Polite, friendly staff really make a huge difference! The shop is conveniently located near the Wakefield commuter line (8 mins walk) and bus 137 is also nearby.

Nice experience with Dr Grimm who recently took over the office. Easy to schedule appointment…read morewithout long wait.

This is a practice that takes care of you through and through! I had been a patient of my former…read moreoptometrist of 10 years, but my insurance changed and I was unfortunately not within that network. I was skeptical to find a new doctor and establish a new relationship. When I made my first call to schedule an appointment, a kind lady, Lori, was there to assist every step from benefit coverages to limitations. Those are the bedside manners that I highly value. Today, I met Dr. McHale and I am thoroughly impressed. He's very down to earth, mild-mannered and explains in detail of all your eyes' health and needs. He directs you in the right path of correcting your vision. He's one of a kind. Typically when I think of most doctors who's been in their practice for a while, I have noticed a certain type of pompousness. This guy was none of that. It was a great experience and great first visit. I can't recommend his practice enough.

Very disappointed w/ my last 2 visits . Dr McHale tries to…read morecome across as caring but he does not listen well as he juggles more than 1 guest at a time . His communication (both written and oral$ is extremely lacking in clarity. He talks in terms he assumes I understand and when I tell him I don't , he gets easily annoyed. He actually hung up on me when I continued to share my frustration and ask more questions. He changed my eye glass and my contact prescription and both are incorrect . My vision is blurry wearing the contacts and I can not read anything with the glasses on and yet he will not take ownership of this problem . His responses are so uncaring and leave me so frustrated . I would not recommend him .

I'm so glad I found this eye doctor! Dr Stasio found a…read moreproblem with my prescription that another dr prescribed. Finally I can actually see with my contacts! He's also a very nice man and very professional. Having been to many drs over the past 50 years it's clear to me he's a great dr. Thank you Dr Stasio!

Located in Costco's Optical department. Convienient appointments. Very reasonably priced. I went…read morethrough a difficult fitment of bi-fical contact lenses. About six or seven visits trying over half a dozen different pair of lenses. Joe explained that this is typical of bi-focal lenses because some trade-offs may have to be made in far and/or near vision acuity to best fit individual needs. All for a flat fee of $100. Joe is very knowledgeable, professional, and very patient.

I got a revision surgery on only my right eyelid back in October 2025. Dr. Townsend did my right…read moreeyelid because he said the reason why my left eyelid is still looking droopy is because the eyelid creases are uneven. So to even it out he made the eyelid crease on my right eyelid to match my left eyelid. Enough time has passed to heal and see the results and I'm STILL noticing my left eyelid still droopy. I notice it in the mirror, when I'm taking a picture, I feel it still droopy and it still bothers me. I notice that on my right eyelid there is some extra skin on my inner eyelid crease that doesn't match the inner left eyelid crease. It just looks weird and I'm still self conscious about my eyelids. I look closely at the pictures I take of my eyelids and notice my left one is still droopy. I was told he fixed the levator muscle but I don't think the ptosis is fixed. I moved to California and I've seen several Ophthalmologist's here but they're not being useful.

I've always received excellent care from Dr. Terry Chin, but my recent experience with the front…read moredesk was very disappointing. When I called about my prescription expiring on 11/26, I scheduled the next available appointment for 12/30, which meant I would be without contacts for 13 days and needed a few sample lenses to bridge the gap since I couldn't purchase more with an expired prescription. When I requested samples, the receptionist was dismissive and offered no help. When I asked if she could check with Dr. Chin, she replied--in a tone that made me feel as if I should have known better--that he was with patients all day. I explained that I understood, but hoped she could ask him at some point when he wasn't actively with a patient. Despite this, she never followed up. I emailed the office today, following up on my call from Monday, explaining the terrible experience I had with the woman I spoke with and again asking that my message be passed along to Dr. Chin, as he deserves to know why a long-time patient is leaving. And once again--no response. At the very least, a response to my email should have been a basic professional courtesy, but I didn't receive any acknowledgment whatsoever. Do better, front office at Andover Eye. After reading other reviews of AEA, there seems to be a consistent theme of dissatisfaction with the front desk staff. It's surprising that nothing has been done to address it, and it makes me wonder whether the doctors are even receiving this feedback. I hope this message ultimately reaches Dr. Chin. He has always been excellent, but the lack of support and communication from the front desk ultimately led me to seek care with a new provider. On a positive note, I want to give a shout-out to the optical office staff--they have consistently been terrific.