Probably closer to 3.5 stars. Just going to start by saying if you're going in to get the 2 for $59 special, I hope you have God awful taste because that's all you'll get at that price. I was tempted to still do that special, but I thought to myself "No, I'm not going to wear lime green square-framed glasses, you have to draw the line somewhere." Anyways so I splurged and went with the more expensive frames. I purchased the frames as part of their "Buy one, Get one free" offer. So after I agreed to spend way more than I came in for, the total came out to $356, which included 2 eyeglasses (as pictured), eye exam (prescription), and 2 cases for the glasses. Also just a side note, if you are someone like myself that doesn't know if you neccessarly need glasses per say, the eye exam is only free if you buy glasses. You know what it didn't include? Cleaning off the adhesive residue from the tag, or even a microfiber cloth. The staff was all extremely friendly, thank you, Alex, for helping me decide and sticking around 2 hours after closing. Would I do it again? Yes, but I would probably just ignore the BOGO offer and just buy one pair. read more

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I got two pairs of glasses for cheap! great service great staff !very professional! I was impressed by their speed and efficiency. Highly recommend ! will come back again! se habla español! read more

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‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼ Wow this is VERY concerning. How someone with no eye issues who had several eye exams found themselves to NEED GLASSES at 27 right AFTER hearing the young lady and young gentleman discuss how to sell me glasses??? Ridiculous!!! I will be contacting customer service. Hey and don't waste your time with their eye exams... the doctor is located in India and when they say "the doctor will be right with you" they mean on a screen. It's a VIRTUAL eye exam they charge $79 for!!!!!!!! Is that even normal to be able to scam patients that way? How do you expect to know anything about my eyes if you can't see them in person ? P. S: I called in today 3 days after paying full price for an eye exam and till no document. Marilyn is probably the worst supervisor I ever talked to in my life. She's a big scam artist that seriously needs to do something else for a living. They should be sued soon because honestly, they are scamming inondent patients to no apologize but has to beg for a refund. I'm good. Lesson learned! AVOID AT ALL COST. GO TO A REPUTABLE MALL EYE SPECIALIST SERIOUSLY YOUVE BEEN WARNED!!!!! read more

I had an outstanding first experience at Stanton Optical in Merced. Upon arrival I provided my ID and insurance card for them to input in the system to make my check out easier later. I was able to get fitted for both contacts and glasses as well as being able to take a pair of contact lenses, solution, and a contact case home to get me started. Brenda was amazing and gave me an in depth tutorial of how to put in and remove my contacts as well as storage and cleaning them, and finally Andres helped me break down the cost of everything together and was able to apply some amazing deals for me. Overall pleased and will be back. Glasses will be here in about 2 weeks and my contact prescription should be ready in a few days read more

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Caution: They are not a VSP provider. When I called I said I with VSP. Nothing was said . When I there going over the numbers after my selected glasses nothing was said. I am very disappointed. Even the guy next to me wasn't sure how it worked. Stanton said they would handle the paperwork with the insurance company so when I called the insurance company to ask about was the claim submitted, they said yes, but told me that Stanton optical is not a network provider. Please have caution with this business. They partially honor your benefits, but they are out of network. read more

I called this business twice looking for an office that had wheelchair access for my brother. This gentleman, I wish I would have gotten his name went above and beyond helping me. He called every office in outlying areas and even though it didn't work out since my brother couldn't get out of chair to their exam chair, I was grateful he took the time. read more

Today I showed up for my appointment. I sat down with my daughter, filled out necessary paper work and then to pass time we tried on glasses. I expressed I would be taking my prescription elsewhere, there is a locAl place I choose to support and in my opinion has higher quality classes. After he went to check my insurance allowance, which he had already said they accepted VSP insurance, he came back and said they would only honor my insurance if I committed to purchasing glasses at their store. I then canceled the appointment. What does this mean? If I didn't mention that, would they have revoked my insurance and charged me for my appointments after? I have had no issue in the past talon my prescription else were. And from what I'm reading this is not a legal practice. I look forward to speaking to the manager. read more

Deals at Stanton Optical are an optical illusion. Their hands are quicker than the eye. They will pencil-whip you when your insurance is used. This will be the last pair of glasses I get from this place. read more

It was extremely easy to get an appointment at a time that is convenient for working people. When you are 1000% busy all of the time, this is a great place to get your exam, pick your glasses and order your contact lenses. I was seen this Saturday along with my mother and both of us left with what we needed. My mother's prescription is a bit tricky and so she will need to come in again to be seen by a manager so that the optometrist online can sign off on the prescription, but that is fine. I knew my mom's prescription is very different for each eye. Thanks Stanton Optical Merced Team. You guys are a great team. read more

Went in to pick up glasses .Got busy wanted to order sunglasses but the young man helping me walked away to assist another person. Ignored me and I left.Horleft.Horrible customer service read more

would not recommend this place. slow service. hybrid checkup only (no dr on site). more slow service. very disorgabized, even at pick up.. and even more slow service. they try so hard to upsell you so please be cautious and aware when purchasing. read more

I would give zero stars if I could till now still no glasses and 4 trips there since our first appt over a month ago . Went in sat wich they said our glasses would be there and of course they weren't at that point I asked for a refund wich they said they couldn't until the glasses come in ....wich supposedly now coming Tuesday. The excuses and the professionalism for good customer satisfaction is zero ... I have never seen such a joke of a place .... read more

BEWARE OF THE SALES AGGRESSIVE REPS! BE PREPARED TO BUY GLASSES LIKE YOU ARE BUYING A USED CAR! They will lure you in with a seeming great deal (two for... or a BOGO) But this only will apply to the LOWEST tier of frames AND lenses. Meaning a very small selection of frames for plastic lenses. Once you get there, they will rush you to the back to get the "free" eye exam. Once finished they hold it over your head they the eye exam is only free with the purchase of frames. If you do happen to find frames you like they then show all of the "add ons" which are anywhere from $50 - $150+ (to add insult to injury, these "add ons" are included as standard features of the lenses at other glasses stores, i.e Costco). If you are not paying attention, your bill will be +$300 for a single pair of glasses. (This goes without saying, but they earn commission on what they sell so they squeeze every penny they can out of you.) Since you have already been there for an hour+ and "the exam is only free with purchase" they hope that you just cave in and pay up $$$. This happened to me the first time I was here when I was a bit younger. I payed $400 for glasses with all of the add-ons because I was starting college and desperately needed new glasses. I was completely naive to the predatory sale practices and they got away with price gouging me because I was young and in desperate need of glasses and they saw that and capitalized on it. Said all of this to say be aware of how they do things here. If you know an elderly, younger, or maybe just generally conflict-avoidant person who needs glasses, I DO NOT recommend this place. If you do go here, I strongly advise bringing a friend who can confidently stand their ground and, for lack of better phrasing, call BS on some of their stuff. Its like buying a used car, think of it like that kind of environment. I have to say that the nurses and people in the medical part of Stanton are very sweet and have nothing to do with the sales floor. I recommend Costco if you have a membership. They offer a flat rate of $66 for all inclusive lenses (Hi-Index glass, blue light filter, anti-glare, all of it) And the sales reps don't earn commission so they don't see you as a bag of money. This most recent time I was there, which is the reason I am writing this now, I just got an eye exam. I was lured in with a two-for $79 deal but again it was for a very small selection and for plastic uncoated lenses. I saw that my only options were get low quality glasses that I don't like or get glasses I do like for $300... Or just walk out with my new prescription right now. Once they realized that I wasn't budging and they weren't getting commission from me they rushed me out the door and rung me up for my eye exam. They almost forgot to give me my printed out perspiration in the end. read more

Such a clean store filled with great support! Marilyn and her team were very helpful in helping me find what I needed!

I keep getting messages that my order is ready a YEAR after my visit. Their phone number doesn't work to discuss the issue. Impossible to get in contact with them. Plus, glasses I ordered were the wrong color. read more

Gaby was absolutely amazinh definitely made My first hand experience here a great one. She worked the price for me that I could not pass on it and I even brought my soon to get his glasses here due to her amazing customer service definitely recommend this place to family and friends. She got my glasses to me with in 30 mins of me walking In store. if that's not express service idk what it is. Will be using the place for my glasses need in Future. Omar was very welcome as well he did everything to get me started quickly. read more

I went in for my eye exam and the doctor was virtual. I am not sure how they can examine your eyes correctly that way but here we are. They ordered my glasses and they called me to pick them up. When I got there they told me that one of the lenses was scratched but I probably wouldn't notice it. They handed me the glasses. They then told me they had already ordered a new lens and would call me when it was in so they could change them out. Now a month later I haven't heard a word and so I call them. They say they never ordered a new lens and have no idea what is going on but I can go to the store and talk to them there. This has been the worst experience and if I could give a zero star I would. read more

Don't be their next victim, this greedy corporation should be shut down! They have basically stolen my insurance benefits for the past 10 months and all I get it lies. We sorry we'll look into this and expedite your credit to your insurance. Or you'll get your insurance adjusted in 24 hours. Basically a con job! They refunded my out of pocket 10 months ago when I returned the 3rd pair of glasses they didn't get right. But they are trying to pull a fast one and steal my insurance benefits. read more

Honestly speaking I usually just write a comment on the negative services I receive but after going to Stanton in Merced, CA. I must admit that I had a great experience. The whole staff was great and very helpful. I was able to make an appointment at a moment's notice, and change my appointment with no problems. The facility had the most updated technology and they were all knowledgeable as well as answered every question for my family of 6 and me. Thank you, Omar, Yesenia, and I for getting the other names but you guys were great. read more

Making an appointment was easy. My husband and I were seen the next day. Didn't find out that it was a virtual eye exam until after I got there. That was disappointing but If I did know that ahead of time I probably wouldn't have booked with them. They really should let people know that over the phone when booking. But I'm glad I came in. I was hesitant about virtual examine but it turned out great. The doctor not actually being in the room was not a big deal. He controlled all machines from where he was and it was no different than someone actually being in the room. Exam went smoothly for my husband and I. All the staff was friendly, especially Gabriel. He was so helpful and explained everything well. He was very professional. Their eyeglass selection was also great. One pair of my husband's frames were actually ready for pick up the next day. Their communication system is impeccable via text and email and an online portal where you can check order status. I definitely would recommend this place. read more

Update: My initial experience was very positive but the truth is, you get what you pay for. I had to go back several times as the glasses became loose very quickly. The quality of the lenses were poor which I noticed especially driving at night. I went back to my old eye doctor after buying a Vision insurance and bought quality glasses again. I see much better! So if you are desperate for glasses, go to Stanton. If there is any way you can afford a vision plan, go to a regular eye doctor and get quality lenses! read more

3 + 1/2 Stars This place is decent. Employees are very friendly but they are really big on getting you to make the Hugest purchase. We were expecting to spend less than $100 according to the advertisement we got in the mail. Essentially, the eye exam is free. The advertisement says you pay for one pair of glasses and the second pair of equal or lesser value is free (the advertisement said get 2 frames as low as $65) However: They didn't have any frames there less than $100 the day we came. Also, only the eyeglass frames are free; You have to pay for the lenses on both frames. On top of that, they will add an extended warranty and protective coating for the lenses for both pairs of glasses. Everything adds up to be about $450 depending on what frames you get. The trick is that they aim high at first with their sale. If you tell them you don't want the warranty, they will reduce the price. If you keep bargaining with them, you will get a lower price and eventually they will stop at a certain price. Our "price bargaining" stopped at $330. My wife also told me that the eye exam was via Skype. The doctor was on a television while the assistant was a person. I can recommend this place for their friendliness but just watch out for their sales. read more

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So happy Marylin helped me today I received excellent service and received glasses same day. This was a great experience. read more

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I went to Stanton yesterday. I had a good experience the staff was nice and helpful. The office wasn't over crowded.. I wasn't comfortable with the virtual exam initially but I soon got over it. I do recommend this place. read more

Earlier this week I made an appointment thinking this would be more convenient for my wife and son eye exams at Stanton Optical in Merced, CA. My appointment was for 9:45am which was the time I arrived here today as soon we enter the an attendant standing at the back of the store in white smock yelled at us saying there a blue circles to your side just stand there and wait I responded there is no need to yell and if you want customers to do things or where to stand you should post a sign directing the customers to what they should be doing as we all come into the store, he continued to yell and apologized and we being load and Obnoxious then to make matters worst he was laughing this even it worst and made us feel very uncomfortable in the store then as we started to make a select to reassure that the sale pricing would be as described or correct but we were wrong there is no such price of $59.99 no glasses were $60 there were all priced differently, there's a price for the exam for the frames and if there's a minor which son happen to be there a lenses matter according to regulations of state law for poly lenses a other $200 by time you add all up it's roughly close to $300 dollars for the advertised price of $59.99 so please people don't be fooled by the great advertisement of $59.99 there's no such thing or promotional price and hopefully you wouldn't get yelled at like we did. I didn't happen to get close enough to the sales person because personally things wouldn't have gone well for him but if you want pay top dollar for frames or glasses at tripled price this the place for you or to go Amazon for a faction of a price or for a better look with Ray-ban Gucci or Kate Spades or Michael Kors . read more

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This was out first visit at Stanton Optical. We had the pleasure of working with Gabby. She was very helpful and very friendly and has the best customer service ever. When it came our insurance she was very knowledgeable and quick on getting our information. She went over and beyond for us. We will definitely be going back and will recommend Stanton Optical. Great work!! Customer service like this is totally awesome. read more

The following is Stantons response to my review: Hello, Thank you for contacting customer service. I checked your transaction and the review that you posted on Yelp I understand that we did not take your insurance and I am sorry because we skipped to tell you that we do not take that insurance, at this moment we are unable to do anything due to the transaction is made already.  Thank you for contacting us I hope you have a great day This was my response: Dear Azael AA, That is ridiculous. That just proves my original issue and you even made it worse. You made me jump through hoops and your response is again nothing. That is absolutely pathetic. Thank you for adding to my negative experience. You have proven to be dishonest. You are Mockula. Your reply will be added to my Yelp Review. You should find another employer.  Glenn read more

I went in without an appointment and they were able to squeeze me in with the eye doctor that day.  Awesome!  Then I brought in my Tiffany & Co. frames and they didn't have an issue putting in my prescription lenses in it.  When I went to pick up my glasses, staff went above and beyond.  My glasses were loose and missing a screw cap and she had them tightened and replaced the cap.  Thank you Stanton! read more

Ordered glasses in person July 16, 2020. I live up in the mountains and made arrangements for them to ship the glasses to me since I am immune compromised so I wouldn't have to go back down into Merced to pick them up. Still waiting for my glasses. Every time I call the local number for Merced, I keep getting routed to their corporate offices and still don't get any answers as to where my glasses are. Ordered specialty sun glasses August 3 from Fogg, Maxwell, Lanier & Remington in their Oakhurst office and received a call today August 24, letting me know that my glasses were ready. So I guess I am saying, service from your company in Merced sucks big time!!! read more

I went to Stanton optical so they could sign my DMV papers and before I went I asked them if they would sign them and they said yes. They didn't sign my DUI papers and they offered a very little help for anything. read more

This place and company is a joke. They need better client screening, I asked if this company took my insurance I was told they would let me know at the time of my appointment. I had to clock out early from my job to make it to my appointment. I lost an hour of work which I don't have sick time because of Covid. I lost $$ because the agent could answer my question. Go somewhere else. read more

Go somewhere else. This is the worst experience I ever had with any business in my life. They gave me the wrong prescription, customer service was terrible, customer support was even worse, there is no one to talk too if you need to explain issues. Save yourself a headache and go walmart. read more

Imagine being issued a contact and eye glasses prescription which has you exhausted from reading with the said prescription. Imagine finding it difficult to read and actually taking your glasses off to read anything. Imagine rarely wearing the contacts due to the fact you struggle to read anything up close. Now, imagine going back to your original optometrist and finding out how bad the prescription from Stanton was and finding out your prescription hadn't changed in years. The optometrist from Stanton should be fired for that BS. read more

Best experience ever!! I'm so happy that I came here . Everyone is so nice and caring ! Love the music Marilyn is the best !!! read more

I am really happy with this place. I went in without an appointment and got help right away. After putting a big chop in the glasses I had gotten only a few months earlier I went in to get them replaced and again got help right away. Professional, clean, kind, caring employees read more

Be lucky I give you one star. I have been wearing glasses for 15 years I have only had two frames break in my life but that was from normal wear and tear (sweat getting in the joints from sports), and the other got hit by a baseball (which let's be clear that's going to happen). I dropped my glasses on the carpet!!! DO NOT GET GLASSES FROM STANTON OPTICAL!!!! Their frames are trash! This was literally the first time I dropped this pair. I didn't like their service and I was skeptical about their frames just complete trash. Right when I picked up the frames they seemed flimsy. I have never been so pissed about a company. To top it all off I spent more on these frames than I did than all of my other frames they are a complete joke. read more

I brought my older brother, who is autistic, Gaby gave us a warm greeting. She was with us throughout the process. We had an appointment at 11:05 and finished at 11:50. A half hour later we were picking up his new pair of glasses! Gaby made my brother comfortable and at ease throughout the entire appointment. She went above and beyond! read more

Took my mom for an eye exam recently, staff was great, very friendly, the exam was good, the selection of frames and attention to your needs was also good. They had great sale buy one get one which was good now my mom has a pair for home and another that polarizes to use when we go out. Picking them up was great aswell, prompt service and again very friendly staff. read more

I love the virtual exam. Ysenia and crystal were awesome. Picked up my glasses 2 weeks later and I am completely satisfied. Highly recommend! read more

I came in for the free eye exam (really it's $29.99). There's not an actual doctor at the store. The doctor was on a Skype call. It was very weird. They do apply the $29.99 to your purchase of glasses. So I chose two really ugly frames and paid $69.99 for the whole experience. Honestly, though, I feel like they got my prescription wrong. I came in because I am having trouble seeing things in the distance, specifically out of one eye. According to them I need glasses for up close reading. I honestly feel like if I didn't need glasses, they might still tell me I did. I don't think the exam was thorough. I know sometimes optometrists dilate your eyes to get the correct prescription. They did not do that. It makes me wonder how accurate the exam is. The glasses I got seem like I could have just bought reading glasses on the rack at the drug store for $5.00. Also, they said 20 minutes to put my lenses in the frames I bought. I asked if I could go grab a coffee across the parking lot, and come right back with it, while my glasses were being prepared. They said no, and if I did that, they'd have to delay finishing my glasses, even though I already paid. That was really strange. So I just had to sit and wait for the glasses to be done, even though I could have quickly grabbed a coffee and come back. Maybe they don't want drinks in their store. The staff was nice, but they're definitely just sales people. I'd STRONGLY recommend going elsewhere for your eye exam and glasses needs. You cannot return your glasses once you realize you've been duped. read more