Odyssey is excellent, especially if you don't have vision insurance. The exam was $40, which included a contact fitting. They also gave me an amazing discount on frames, and buying the contacts directly from them was the same price as 1-800 contacts. Also, I just switched from hard to soft contacts, and got the contact stuck underneath my eyelid. (I didn't realize you can't rub your eye with soft contacts like you can with hard) The eye doctor fished it out of my eye for me without an appointment and didn't charge me anything. read more

I walked in to get my eyeglasses cracked lens repaired. The counter staff were helpful, efficient and polite. Fantastic and professional service. Great price too. I would recommend and definitely return here again for all of my eyewear needs. Thanks Odyssey Optical. It was a breath of fresh air compared to the rudeness and rip off prices of Cohen Optical. read more

It's one of the greatest places I've been to. I've been a patient at Odyssey Optical since 2007 and I was glad to switch from my old place. I have had my annual check-up done by both optometrists and each time was great. I must say both took their time with me and they were very accommodating when I explained to them that I no longer felt comfortable with the contacts I was fit with the first time around. They ordered me a few trials to try out until I finally found one that I loved at no extra charge. It was all included in the contact lens eye exam. When I went the first time around I was ineligible to get glasses with my insurance and so they were nice enough to give me discount on a purchase of a really cute pair of Guccis. They took nearly $100 off combined with the thinner lens I usually get. I was truly happy. They seem to really care about their customers needs. The sales girls behind the counter are always very helpful. Besides casual small talk with their patients, they weigh out the pros and cons of the different lens types you can choose from for your glasses and pricing. I even brought my mother to be fit with contact lenses for my wedding day and the young woman whom taught her how to put them in and take them out was very patient and explained to her thoroughly how to take care of them without me having to help. They are the greatest! I'm not exactly sure what Ana was trying to convey with her review. She seems like a once in a blue customer at Odyssey Optical. The fact that they are nice enough to sell you a pair whenever you run out should make an impression on you considering that you aren't even purchasing boxes from them. And why should the girl really ask you if you need anything else. You paid for a $50 exam and now they owe you the world? I'm sorry but they probably have to fulfill other patients needs whom are willing to pay the extra $10 to purchase contact lens boxes from them. Last time I checked contacts were sold in a box not in single pairs.... I keep going back because I leave satisfied and with a smile on my face every time I walk out!! read more

I have been coming to this place for the past few years. The staff is really nice and helpful and the doctors do a great job. They have a great selection of frames. They take my insurance. I like the fact that they are a family run business and not a chain. read more

Havent been to an eye doctor since I was a kid (back when i had glasses) but Dr. Susana Lee was awesome at explaining everything to me. She made sure I got everything checked and hooked me up with some cool cheaply priced glasses. (even though i dont need prescriptions) everyone there was super nice. Had an appt on a Sat, but was seen right away, everyone was very accommodating and I had a very pleasant experience. Would def! go again and recommend to my friends, especially those who actually need glasses ;-p read more

I agree with the previous comments about Odyssey's family-run feel and fast, friendly service. I don't live in the neighborhood anymore but still make the trip back out to Astoria when I need my eyes checked. read more

Great place. I was able to get seen quick as a walk-in. The staff was friendly and patient while I tried on many glasses. Nice selection. Ended up with a cute pair of Calvin Kleins. read more

The shop girls here are very sweet but not super knowledgeable. The dr is a little pushy but knew what she was doing. As someone without insurance, the price was just too good to ignore. $45 for an exam and my lenses only cost me $120! Before moving to the city, I had only gone to lenscrafters and other chain stores. Usually when my frames were adjusted and fitted, the sales person would sit down with me and make sure my glasses fit just right. The girl who was helping me just didn't know how to adjust and fit my frames, and I was terrified she was going to break them. So I left with frames that pinch the sides of my head, and I'll have to find somewhere else to get them to fit right. Oh well. I guess you get what you pay for! read more

I brought in frames I'd already purchased at another shop to have lenses made for them. Odyssey was GREAT about explaining all of my different lens & coating options as well as how the costs compare and where my insurance came in. I had my frames & lenses back within a week and they're fantastic. Thanks Odyssey! I'm only taking off a star because their shop is a tad on the old side - a couple of small updates could really improve the overall experience. read more

Doctor Lee is Amazing! She is such a wonderful lady! She is the BEST! The service and staff are very nice and professional!

Just picked up my new eye glasses. I cannot be any happier with the service I received from Odyssey Optical. Dr. Hope got my prescription spot on. When I picked up eye glasses the staff was super friendly and very personable. Definitely not like a chain optical store. read more

TERRIBLE! DO NOT, (repeat NOT) depend on Odyssey Optical for quality eye care!!!The eye exam itself was cursory, and the first pair of glasses were so bad they made me dizzy. I went back, and they "corrected" them, but it still felt like I was on acid. When I asked for a refund, I was told no, the problem probably was my eye muscles. I had to go to a different eye doctor to get a straight answer. As it turns out, neither of the lenses was centered, and the astigmatism on the left lens was off. By the way, there are two sizes of lenses before they're ground down for your particular prescription, larger and smaller. Some prescriptions require the larger lens in order to be ground properly. The incompetent optometrist at Odyssey was unaware of this. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY AT THIS PLACE! THEY ARE INCOMPETENT read more

I went yesterday for the first time--loved it. The girls at the counter were really nice, and Dr. McGovern was awesome. Sign me up.

This place is actually a better deal (in nearly every case) than Cohen's, which is right across the street, and always running specials. More importantly, the care you receive is superlative. The doctor is friendly, fast and shows great care. The staff is very attentive, as well. read more

Great friendly service for a reasonable fee as I don't have insurance. I would definitely recommend Odyssey Optical!

I just went yesterday based on all of the great reviews. In just a few words, they are fantastic with great customer service! I called them to make a appointment but the woman on the phone said I didn't need one and could just come on by. I work 5 min from where they are so I took a break and went on over. I walked in and greeted by a pleasant woman named Denise. 5 min of paper work and in to see the doctor. Dr. Lee was very informative and answered all my questions without rushing our session. She pretty much said what I was thinking, that I had trouble only seeing detail and needed a very weak prescription. 10 min later I was out and back to Denise. Initially I wanted rimless frames but didn't like the look too much and Denise started showing me other options with many different price ranges and didn't push the priciest ones but gave me her genuine opinion on what looked good on me. She was very attentive to my needs and wasn't pushy. I thought i would need to come back after a few days or a week but she said that my glasses would be ready within 30 min! I was shocked at how fast they had them done. All in all, I had a great experience at Odyssey Optical and would most definitely recommend them to anyone in the future. read more

Very helpful and efficient. The doctor is friendly but fast, which is what you want, and the staff is always warm and inviting. One of my better medical experiences in NYC. Price is right, too. read more

I went here initially 3 years ago because of good Yelp reviews and because the exam was $30, which is perfect for someone without insurance. I recently came in for a prescription renewal and was told that the exam fee went up to $70, and they explained that the fee goes up every year. Still relatively low I suppose, especially since the exam also includes your first pair of contacts, but it's getting increasingly pricey. That all being said, Dr. Lee is friendly, knowledgeable, and quick but thorough. The staff is very friendly and down to business. I highly recommend them, but keep an eye on those yearly price increases. read more

I went last Saturday around 4pm for a contact lens exam. It was quite busy, because hello, Saturday, but as soon as I walked in I was greeted by one of the girls at the counter. Filled out new patient paperwork, took me less than five minutes, and sat down to wait. I waited about an hour, which I was expecting because of the walk-in policy and the day, but I didn't mind. I spoke to Dr. Lee for a couple of minutes before I was taken into the exam room, told her my current prescription, my dry-eye situation and a couple of other things about my eye history and preferences. She didn't try to rush me or make me feel like I didn't know what i was talking about, so that was nice! What I liked most about Dr. Lee was that she explained everything to me as she went through the exam, she listened to me and honestly made me feel comfortable there. She had suggested some new dailies based on my dry-eye and my saline preference (I like the Bio-True saline, and now they make lenses) She gave me two different kinds of daily lenses to try, one in each eye, so that I could wear them for a few days and decide which of the two brands/types I liked better. When I was done I also tried on some glasses frames just for future reference, because I'd already decided I will go back in a few months for that exam as well. The same girl who greeted me helped me try on quite a few, and didn't seem annoyed or frustrated that I was indecisive and taking up her time. I called the office yesterday to let them know which contacts I liked best, and their pricing was the same as the websites I typically use to order my lenses from (I made sure to check beforehand because the ones I chose are super-pricey!) They said my lenses would arrive today by 2pm, and I believe with their new late hours they're open until 7:30, so I can pick them up without having to leave work super early. Yay! Side-note: If you have stupid dry eye like I do (the kind where you fall asleep on the subway and wake up with your eyeballs stuck to your eyelids) the lenses that Dr. Lee recommended are amazing! They're called Focus Dailies Total 1, and they're fkn expensive, but I don't feel them at all, any time, all day. I think I'm in love. read more

Dr. Hope Muller-McGovern are amazing! She is very caring and personable. I've used prescription glasses for the past 20 or so years and I can vouch that she is one of the best I've ever come across. On top of that the staff at Odyssey Optical are very nice. I would advise going there even if they don't carry your insurance because their prices are good in comparison to other places and they gave us a discount. They were very professional. I'm just sorry that we are moving out of State and we won't be able to go there anymore. :( read more

Came here on my day off to get an eye exam and new glasses. Not a lot of forms to fill out, which was nice. I believe there are two doctors here. One is Dr. Lee and the other who did my exam I forgot her name, but she was such a sweetheart. Super friendly, talkative and answered any questions I had. She is probably the most pleasant doctor I have ever met in my life. After the exam, the girls by the desk helped me pick out a frame. Quick and friendly service! read more

I dont write many reviews but this place deserves the time to acknowledge their stellar customer service. The 2 girls that helped me with picking out new glasses outside my comfort zone and the dr that conducted my eye exam and even answered questions about for my husband who wasn't even there made this a great experience. I've been dreading getting my exam and going thru the process but today it was a breeze. Good prices + EXCELLENT customer service = happy customer! read more

Very helpful staff, great optometrist and a nice selection of styles. The hours are a little inconvenient. They close early, so if you have an emergency before or after regular business hours, you are out of luck. read more

I had my contact exam and I couldn't have been happier to make the choice to go their. Very professional and pleasant staff. The eye Doctor was beyond compassionate and informative. I was talking about recent passing of my mom. Instead of just sticking to business so to speak. She spoke like a human person, a mother, and professional. This is how the world should run. I highly recommend this place for all services. read more

The exams at Odyseey Optical are ok- but DO NOT buy glasses there. I bought a pair of frames and lenses simply because my insurance covered them. Within six months the coating on the lenses started chipping...within a year they are nearly impossible to see out of because the chipping is so bad- the frames also began to stretch so I took them in to be adjusted. After the ajustment the woman behind the counter cleaned them with a PAPER TOWEL. It is commonly known that you dnt clean lens with a paper towel- she scratched more of the coeating off and now they are so badly damaged that I can't even use them at all. read more

Had a great experience here today. I was a little weary because some of the reviews weren't good but my experience was pleasant. The Dr. was great, fast and efficient. The exam was thorough and quick. The front girls were nice, not overwhelmingly welcoming but nice enough. The price of an eye exam is a much better deal then anywhere else. Overall, I am glad I went here and plan for this to be my new optical store. read more

I've been coming to this place for years and can only say positive things. Both doctors are very nice and explain each procedure to you. The staff does a great job of explaining your vision benefits and how much is covered/owed. When you need help in deciding between two frames, the staff also gives their honest opinion. This makes things a lot easier when making decisions! Would highly recommend this place! read more

Great prices & v. helpful. I've been going here about 6 years and they're always willing to tighten up my glasses. They do quick service and even have spare parts if you have an issue. I bought v. expensive frames elsewhere and the arm broke off because they were flimsy and thin.. odyssey was able to find me a nearly identical arm and attach it for only $12 read more

I've been going here for about a five years. When I first started going here I would agree with the comments about the people who work there. I got quick service by the girls if I brought my good looking boyfriend in and had him pick up my order with me. If I went on my own they just kind of stare at you and you feel like a fat girl at Victoria's Secret. Anyway, in the past 2 years there service seems to be improving as the girls seem to be growing out of their teens. It's clean and the Dr. is competent and it's about ten feet from the train stop. So all and all I'll keep going there. read more

odyssey is a place where i will never go again!!! their sales people are very rude as they speak to each other while they try to help you pick out a frame that will be siting on your face in plain view for everyone to see. they only try to pick out the expensive stuff for you to see and have the inexpensive frames thrown and squashed one on top of the other in a draw. this is where they all get scratched and then sell them to u.The also dont believe in hiring men except for the guy who works in the back cutting the glasses!!the store also smells like mildew!! the contacts are cheaper online. the only thing they are good for is getting a cheap exam and taking your prescription elsewhere to be filled especially the contact lens prescription( online to be exact). i will not recommend this store for anyone to go to!! read more

awesome place and service!!!! why oh why have i spent so many years going to rip-off places like cohens fashion optical when i shouldve went to this place instead!!!!! im glad i found it now though and i'll be going here from now on. read more