I like to start off by saying after seeing 3 different doctors (ophthalmologists), 2 at Envision…read moreand 1 at Southwest Eye Institute my prescription was wrong. The second doctor even yelled at me in the exam room telling me he is not interested in what I had to say while I tried to explain why I am there. The doctor at Southwest dismissed me saying I was seeing streaks on their lens machine and that it was as good as it was going to get with my prescription. For two years I struggled with my prescription making it hard to see. I remembered I went to see an optometrist back at El Paso Eyeworks located on Gateway w. I recalled I saw clearly after my exam, so I reached out to her. I saw the optometrist (Dr. Syndy Maynard) this past Saturday, and she listened to my concerns. Turns out, 3 doctors (ophthalmologist, all male), could not figure out that I now needed bifocals. I told these 3 ophthalmologists the exact same thing I told this optometrist. That was the change in my vision. I never had to wear bifocals before. These previous doctors could not figure out or care to figure out that hey, maybe we should take her seriously and investigate just a little further. Two years I was struggling to see! One doctor listened, cared and helped make the correct diagnosis. I am forever grateful for Dr. Maynard and strongly recommend her!

Dr. Gabriel Martinez is a fabulous doctor! Not only is the establishment conveniently located but…read morethe staff are exceptionally inviting and kind to their guests. Their hospitable efforts made the entire process feel comfortable and easy while their attention to detail and dedication in sanitation furthered my experience as being a safe one during this troubling time with Covid. I would highly recommend anyone to this business any day! Thank you Dr. Martinez and everyone there at El Paso Eyeworks!!

Dr Boynton is a super chill guy. Layer back and makes your appointment relaxing. We did a walk-in…read moreand got seen right away. Super friendly staff as well!

I was in dire need of new contacts and a prescription for new glasses... After finding out my…read moreprevious doctor passed away, I really didn't know where to go. Everywhere I called offered appointments a month out and considering my situation, I really couldn't wait that long. I called Dr. Boynton's office and was offered an appointment the same day! His office staff (one girl!) was really nice and so was the doctor. He took his time and didn't rush the appointment, just like my old doctor! I received a trial pair of contacts, put them in, and the doc took me back into the examination room to check the fit... something my old doctor didn't do. I had to wait the usual two weeks and return for a follow-up, which I didn't like too much, considering I've used the same brand of contacts for years. I definitely recommend Dr. Boynton and his staff. I'll be scheduling my husband's appointment soon!

This is the 3rd time we've been in for lenses for a family member in less than 1 month. You CANNOT…read moremake an appointment for their optical department Instead you have to sign in as a walk in and then be constantly overlooked as ppl who have been seen by optometrist AFTER you walked in get seen BEFORE you. It's a crappy way to treat your patients & customers.

Not nice when they perform a test that is not covered by the insurance without you knowing and…read morelater you found out that you have an extra cost you need to cover

Each time I show up for a medical appointment, I dread the 2 to 3 hour wait, freezing to death in a…read moregrimy, crowded waiting room while sick people cough on me and screaming children run wild. Today's experience at the Southwest Eye Institute, however, was the polar opposite of my previous experiences. My wife and I arrived at 10:20 for her 10:30 AM appointment and at 10:25 were taken into an exam room for pupil dilation.....five minutes early !! Very soon thereafter, she received a thorough eye exam from Dr. Cole, who was very thorough, pleasant, and took the time to answer all of our (numerous) questions. Bottom line: If you want the very best in eye care from a bunch of informative, polite, and ultra-competent professionals in an immaculate facility with modern equipment, run efficiently on an accurate schedule (so rare in today's overbooked medical facilities), then Southwest Eye Institute is for you. It's the first medical facility I have encountered in many years that feels like it's run for YOUR benefit, not theirs.

I am reading the reviews and I just dont know. I have eyelid growths on my eyelids both of them. I…read morewas told by Dr Reicter that he burns them off and my face would have burn marks on them. It comes down to get the off please and then he says they will come back. No hope with this doctor, I am just wondering if SOUTHWEST EYE INSTITUTE DOES REMOVE THEM AND HOW. I got a call from the SEI and wonder if I should keep the appointment and just go on with these ugly growths. Why is it doctors can be so rude angry and tell the patient such ugly behavior? I will tell you of my visit to SEI and hope and pray it goes well. I dont trust very many medical things anymore. Is this the place to ger someone to help me?

well I call to reschedule, because the wind conditions in El Paso are so bad right now, which I…read morelive on the far East and driving to central, I felt it was too dangerous to drive in these wind conditions. The receptionist stated that there will be a fee since it was already inside 24 hours. No consideration given due to the wind conditions and putting our life's in danger, with this said I won't be using them no longe. Will be finding another vision place for us to go to.

Dr. Baptiste and his staff are wonderful. I've been looking…read morefor an office like this for years. After several visits to other optometrists in and around El Paso and always leaving extremely disappointed, I'm happy to have finally found a great office. The exam was through. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. Dr. Baptist is knowledgeable and friendly. The exam and fitting were a breeze. So thankful to have finally found them!

I have gone to Dr Wong for several years but she has gone down hill since moving her business. She…read morealways says you wont see any letters clearly just tell me what looks better. Well if you cant see it clearly why pay 600 for glasses. You go through the exam and ask do i need new glasses, she says only if you want to see better. WTH. I took the rx and compared it to the last year and it was exactly the same. So she is more concerned about selling glasses instead of patient care. Find someone else for your eyes.

I was so happy this facility gave me an appointment right away. My prescription was spot on! Dr…read moreWong is accurate and efficient. She wasted no time helping me. I highly recommend this optometrist. Staff here is very friendly.

I can FINALLY see!! I had gone to another other optometrist near the town where I live and wasn't…read moretoo happy with their service there. My glasses needed to be fixed and I asked about pricing to replace a screw on my frames. Dr. Calderon was very helpful and repaired my frames and even threw in a vision test! I was amazed to be able to see clearly he put on a pair of test frames on my face and made me look around, stand up and walk around to get the feel of the prescription. Never I'm my whole entire life have I felt like I was in control of my vision till now. Dr. Calderon is very warm and welcoming into his establishment, I truly felt like I was important to him. Well long story short, I walked out of his office with my frames fixed, a FREE vision examination and a pair of contact lenses that made me see clearly. I will be returning to Dr. Calderon to check my family's vision and me to buy new frames and contact lenses from him!! Thank you Dr. Calderon for your amazing service! You have gained a faithful customer from this day forward!

I read all these bad reviews and I do not understand why they write these things. Anyone can have a…read morebad experience anywhere that does not mean that they offer bad service. I personally love the service the staff and especially the Dr.. I do not ever go by reviews because are so eager to write bad reviews just because things didn't go their way. I've been going there for years. My experience there is GREAT!! especially the eye glass store . They are courteous and friendly and especially knowledgeable.

actually switched insurance back to VSP so that I could go back to Dr. Pholvichitr. I sincerely…read morelike the service he provides, however, he and his staff participate in Deceptive trade practices which are illegal business practices that defraud or mislead consumers. These practices can include false advertising, misrepresentation, and price gouging. A couple of examples include the additional fee for retinal imaging. When I visited almost a year ago this was not mentioned, not once. And yes there was a piece of paper on the wall stating that policy, however it was covered up with other items. I believe the cost was ~$35.00 or so. I refused to pay it simply because I did not give my consent and I was not told about it. However, my wife, my daughter and my son's did, unbeknownst to me (again a year ago). Today, my wife visited the office again, this time there was a text prior to the appointment detailing the fee, however, it states "additional fee" no amount specified. Too bad I can't attach a photo. In addition, the staff was extremely rude to her, and stated one price, then charged another. Upon asking for a refund, she was told that they were unable to give her one because the "manager" was not there to approve it. I'm so disappointed, I'm personally not going to visit this office again and neither are 4 other of his customers, last time. Too bad, if the Optometrist relied on his service alone he'd have a great reputation, however, the price gouging and the fact that the staff can't get their act together on pricing, lying to his customers, yes customers, not patients. He'd have a killer reputation. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, DON'T BE SCAMMED. VISIT ANOTHER OFFICE. Frustrated and disappointed ex customer.