This was my first visit here, as I was trying to find an ophthalmologist closer to my home. I…read morewaited 25' past my appointment time to be called, & the resultant examination by the optician (I presumed) seemed cursory at best. After waiting another 10' or so, the ophthalmologist arrived and her examination couldn't have taken 5 minutes- she was trying to get out of that room like it was filling with poison gas or something. Very hurried, & not the level of care I have come to expect as normal. Also my last visit here...

The optical department eyeglasses are grossly overpriced. Comparable glasses can be found on-line…read moreor at Costco and similar stores for half the price for the same quality frames, lenses, scratch and glare resistant coatings. OVERPRICED!

Dr. Timothy Blake is professional, personable, thorough and a gifted surgeon as well. I was born…read morewith terrible vision and have worn glasses since second grade. Dr. Blake discovered cataracts in both of my eyes recently and over a month or so performed cataract surgery on each eye. In what to me is a miracle, I now have 20/20 distance vision and for the first time in my 70 years I don't require glasses for long distance. During the entire process Dr. Blake was clear about all my options, detailed about what to expect and encouraging and supportive along the way. He never rushed through my appointments, he listened to me and he asked if I had any questions or concerns. The entire staff in the Surgery Center were amazing. The surgery was quick and painless. I feel very fortunate to have a doctor like Timothy Blake

I have been going to Dr. Timothy Blake for several years and I highly recommend him. He is always…read morevery personable, thorough, and right on top of things. He explains things very well and in a way that is easily understood and not rushed or condescending. If there is any kind of issue he always follows through and works to solve it. He recently performed cataract surgery on both eyes and I was very pleased with his thorough explanation of my options and how encouraging and supportive and thorough he was throughout the whole process. The Surgery Center staff were all wonderful and very supportive as well. I am very pleased with the results-- I have worn glasses for distance vision since second grade and now I don't need to, and it's amazing to me how clear my vision is!! I highly recommend Dr. Timothy Blake!!

They call it the Medical Eye center in ads but when you go there they emphasis eye "clinic". Nashua…read moreis a new location and I can understand growing pains but that tiny office is staffed with some unhappy people so if you go there make sure you keep smiling when, after be dilated immediately, you sit or possible stand in a crowded waiting room with no masks, for an hour. The money is in procedures so once you are stable you will be scheduled to meet their needs not yours.

Nashua location the drs were great. the gentlemen who does glasses fittings how ever was a straight…read moreup Ahole to my wife. it seems planned now that they are directly arcoss the street from the police station because they would not be safe treating patients/customers like that anywhere else. she told you exactly what she needed. you smiled. then lied and tried to upsell. then shamed when the money you knew didn't exist wasn't there. then tried to bully my wife at the front counter/ reception area. My wife and I have gone here since we were children. but after this experience i will use bleach for eye drops before i go back to this establishment. the fact that you knowningly employ that POS has entirely changed my oppinion about this practice, this buisness, and the people who run it. to you specifically sir. theres nothing negative enough that yelp will allow me to say to you. If you ever want to spar a few rounds i would love to punch you in the face repeatedly and legally.

Terrible communication when it comes to billing people. I've had contacts for the last 20yrs of my…read morelife, I've always gone in for an annual checkup every year so I can get contact lenses and my insurance always covers the visit. I ended up getting a bill in the mail weeks after my visit because I am a diabetic. I've never heard of such a thing. An extra $73! This is my second year with focused eye care and the first visit I never got that bill. I called and they said they had to charge me extra because it's "medical" and they waved the first year for me. I have literally never heard of that ever. They did literally nothing, it was a regular checkup. It's not like they did anything special because I'm a diabetic. So, don't go here if you are a diabetic, they'll charge you. Or atleast don't tell them ANY of your medical background when they ask because they'll hold it against you. So bizarre. My husband made an appointment for his annual checkup at this place before I got this bill in the mail...I made him cancel and go somewhere else. Terrible!

Did you know the VA optometrist still dilates pupils to view the backs of patients' eyeballs? I…read moreknow. It's a neolithic practice that should get tossed in a dumpster fire next to the likes of fax machines and Blackberries. It also happens to be the main reason I sought out Lumen Eye Care as my new go-to for all things optometry. Well, that and....wifey already goes here and vouches for them hard. Recently relocated to the Northeastern boulevard, you may be forgiven if you struggle to find their suite upon first visit. Just look for the giant glasses next to the front door and you'll spot them straight away. Of course, you'll have to park across the street, but that's a minor inconvenience, at worst. I have to admit...first impressions were most pleasant. The office is clean, pristine, and a welcoming scene. Heh! I'm a poet and I didn't even know it. Snoogans! XD But seriously folks, the docs here will treat you with the best of care. The initial wait was a bit longer than expected, given the lack of patients at the time. But that can mostly be forgiven, considering how far more advanced their technology is compared to past optometrists I've visited. That's what brought me here in the first place. I find that in my "old" age (and I say that rather dubiously), keeping up with the recommended annual check-ups proves to be most crucial. I've worn readers for a few years now. As such, I want to make sure I'm wearing the appropriate prescription at the time it's needed. Every procedure here is carried out with precision, speed, and professionalism. The "head doc" (as I'll affectionately call her) was unexpectedly warm and kind. Then again, I've likely had my original view of optometrists tainted by my past experiences with military doctors. Yeah...they tend to scrape the bottom of the barrel when it comes to selecting those personality types. But, I digress. So, perhaps the bar was low going in. Nevertheless, I couldn't be more pleased with Lumen's practices. Enrolling into their database was simple and only required 3 signatures. As I alluded to in the beginning, they accept VA sponsorship; which is a HUGE win in my book! Plus, I really can't say enough good things about their updated equipment. And for those wondering, they use an ophthalmoscope (don't try saying that 3 times fast) to view the insides of your eyeball--as opposed to dilating your pupils so wide you come out looking like Hermey the elf. IYKYK. Now, I can't speak to their prices for eyewear. I'd only caution the average consumer to purchase their glasses online somewhere--especially if you only need readers. IMHO, there is NO reason to purchase glasses likely priced in the triple digits that you'll only need to wear part time anyway. Unless there's a frame set you're just DYING to have, I really don't see the point. Someone should have told that one guy who visited back in May of this year (also, don't buy Ray-Bans?). Inflated prices aside though, I don't think that warrants a one star review against this place. But that's just MY opinion. Anyway, I have to come back here in a few months to check on some...questionable marks in the back of my eyeball. But that's merely a testament to their meticulous nature. Lumen Eye Care is worth 5 VERY relieved, normal sized pupils out of 5.

Went here to do eye exam for my mom... everything went well, and it's a nice eye exam. And they…read moreemail the prescription upon request. I'll recommend this practice.