Mirkin is an in-and-out kind of optician. Pretty much all business, kind of aloof. It's a good place to go if you happen to be in the area and just need prescriptions. The place has a quaint, bed-and-breakfast feel. Mirkin has all the right equipment including 3D imaging of your eyeball. Just don't expect a 5-star client experience. You feel like his bedside manner is part of a process to cross-sell you on frames and supplements. The front desk staff is immature and unprofessional for a "medical/health services" type business. They gossip while you wait. Turnover is regular. Every time I go there are new people. You can drive there and pay for street parking but there are a lot of police cars sitting and waiting to give you a ticket. Municipal parking and an MTA train station are across the street. Bottomline: Good to get a quick eye exam and prescriptions. Would probably do much better if hired friendly staff and aligned the bed-in-breakfast feel with the client experience. The feel of the place does not match the drive-through experience. There's no relationship building between the service provider and client which makes you feel like you can get the same service anywhere. Mirkin is a good optician though and will get the job done for you. read more

I had given Dr. Mirkin and his staff a well earned great review back in January after my wife and I got our regular annual exams and new glasses . I'm renewing this great review today after I went back there this afternoon to see if they can repair my glasses that i damaged on the beach. The staff was so nice and efficient and repaired my glasses while I waited. Great office all around. read more

the employees were all very pleasant and nice it's a wonderful place to get your glasses done and they do eye examinations also the women in there are all beautiful and friendly and so helpful read more

Dr mirkin is nice enough and thorough however the cost of glasses single prescription not progressives is cost prohibited. Unbelievable markup on eye glasses and I have insurance. My told cost today was $438.11 - I had 244.11 on gift certificate and I still had to pay 194.00 ! These were a single prescription , poly thin lenses $40, prem AR tier 2 (whatever the hell that means)$68.00, frames $359.00 . Yes I had insurance for the exam but that came to over $138. GO TO COSTCO AND DO NOT GIVE THIS PLACE ANY BUSINESS ! Last year I got 2 pair of progressive lense glasses one regular and one sunglasses , anti glare scratch resistant... they also took my glasses back when they got scratched and gave me a new pair. Total cost : $386.00 Don't waste your hard earned money at MIRKIN VISION ON B116th Street- unless you want to throw your money away!! DR MINKIN HAD REACHED OUT TO ME TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES I HAD LAST WEEK . I am hopeful to work this out because he is part of our community in rockaway. Once the issues are corrected then I will remove this review depending upon what is the solution. read more

loved it.Warm and attentive.Dr. Mirkin was great..I did purchase glasses and I was pleased with the service..

I've never received the level of personalized care and friendly service that I get at Mirkin Vision. Dr. Mirkin is the first optometrist to ever show me the damage I was causing to my inner eyelids by sleeping with my extended wear contacts. All the other doctors I'd been to in the past simply said don't do it but he actually flipped my lids inside out (sounds more uncomfortable than it is) and showed me the microscopic calluses that formed as a result of REM sleep and frequent use. I did listen and now I'm better :) Their optician Dave is wonderful as well. He really understands what works for you based on your face shape, age and preferences and never tries to give a hard sell. He's also great at repairs and adjustments! And finally there's the staff, Leslie and Eileen. There's nothing like pleasant, friendly service and these ladies always make you feel welcome and that you are valued as a customer and patient. Not sure if it's still running, but they had a promotion that offered free regular eyeglasses and a substantial discount off more expensive designer frames in light of the Hurricane Sandy disaster. What a wonderful way to give back to a community that's trying to rebuild...especially because they suffered damage as well. So glad to have found them on Yelp to give them a review! I hope their business continues to flourish. read more

I was a bit worried finding a good optometrist especially after going across the street and being dismissed by the receptionist. I honestly didn't know what to expect here. I'm glad I came here. It's on the busy street that is 116th, pay the muni meter or park around in the neighborhood. The office is very cozy, neat and the staff I thought were very friendly. It seems like they get steady traffic of clients and thats always a good sign. I came in and literally got an appointment on the spot. Dr. Mirkin is excellent. He took his time, explained things throughly, no rush. I felt comfortable and the whole exam went smoothly. The gentleman who fitted the glass ( I don't know the technical position term D;) was also great. He was actually funny and went through all my options, I felt like the whole experience was customized. I ended up getting some trendy glasses and I am very happy with them. I constantly get compliments on my cat lenses :) Overall? I will continue to go here. And I suggest if you live in the Rockaways that you do too. read more

I've been going to Dr. Mirkin offices since my daughter was three years old. She is now 19 years old and I couldn't imagine taking her to any other doctor. Dr. Mirkin and his staff is the best. They are very knowledgeable and friendly to all of their patients. I tell everyone about my favorite eye doctor. He is the best! read more

I have been coming to this location for years now with my mother and I have to say it's the best experience, the receptionists there are extremely kind , Dave knows how to pick out glasses that might look good on you ( there's always at least two that he chooses that I can't decide between ) and Daniel Mirkin makes you feel comfortable even when your eye sight is as horrible as mine being that I am so young. The only down side is some of the frames the insurance gives you to choose from but that's nothing they can fix other then that I don't think I'll ever go anywhere else. read more

The staff was courteous & friendly. Dr. Mirkin explained everything clearly & was so nice. I would definitely recommend going here for your vision needs. read more

I've been to Mirkin Vision 30 years ago while living in the Rockaways '82-'85. I again return to Rockaways now as a home owner and so happy to see that Mirkin Vision is still a pillar of the community. What wonderful service I received as soon as I approached the counter. I was assisted by the young women getting my insurance information and explaining my coverage and was given an appointment right on the spot. I've been wearing glasses since the age 5 and contacts for the the last 14 years, what advanced and knowledgeable information Dr. Mirkin has to offer. Also, knowing that I did have an unpleasant experience at another vision center how he was able to give me suck a complete and in-depth eye examine, giving me a superior quality prescription compared to my last. It goes to show good things are meant to last, even quality vision care. read more

Excellent doctors and very helpful staff. The best place on the beach to trust your eyes with.

Best eyeglass store around, Dr Merkin is a pro and the staff is unbeatable.

I had been to a lot of eye doctors and Dr. Mirkin is the first who was able to really correct my vision to to be able to do anything near or far. The office staff is great and Dave, the Optician is gifted and very helpful. There is a great assortment of frames. I will never go anywhere else for my eye and vision care!! read more

I never had a regular eye doctor before I went to mirkin vision, but it's very convenient for me because I like 2 blocks away and dr mirkin gives very good eye exams, and explains very well I would recommend him to any one looking for a regular eye doctor. Rose e Bartok read more