Yay, it's #ThankYouThursday today! I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the awesome…read moreoptometrists, opticians, and staff at Southern Eye Care Associates in Valrico. The staff in the reception area are so kind, and very knowledgeable in letting you know what is covered under your plan. I never have to wait too long to be seen. In fact, all of my appointments have been on time. The technicians are great with getting you through each eye test station, and scanning the back of the eye with all the latest technology. It's an additional cost (not covered) for the OCT, but it's well worth it. It's highly recommended if you have a family history of glaucoma (like me). I've been seeing Dr. Hollis and Dr. Wright for 3 years now. They are both wonderful. They've been great in addressing all of my concerns, and offering great solutions. I've also been super happy with the opticians. I wasn't really able to wear progressive lenses until coming to this practice. I'm not sure why. All I can say is that every pair I've received here have been perfect. Picking out frames by myself has never been an easy task. The opticians here have always been able to find the right frames for the shape of my face. They make the whole frame shopping experience seamless and pleasant. I never feel rushed to make a decision. I never feel like they are trying to sell me expensive frames, unless I'm leaning that way. They truly have a knack for finding the right fit, and at a good price range. I don't think I've ever had an issue with the finished product. It's always a great experience!

I went in for my eye exam thinking it would be covered by my insurance little did I know it was not…read moreand they didn't bother to tell me until after it was done. $165 is ridiculous for an eye exam is outrageously priced and I will never ever go back.

I had the best experience yesterday. I went for a contact lens exam. The staff was friendly and…read moreamazing. I didn't want to get my eyes dilated and I was able to say no without all the pressure I typically get. It was quick, convenient and I was thrilled. They were thorough with my check out process to ensure accuracy. Thank you

I took my 6 year old here and they agreed to see her with some reservations (I should have known at…read morethat point). They did her exam and gave her a prescription for farsightedness in the left and nearsighted in the right. I told them she has always been nearsighted in both and they assured me the prescription was right. She was having headaches so I took her to another eye doctor on a hunch and when they tested her vision with the glasses she could see better without them. That doctor then gave her a prescription for nearsightedness in both eyes. I called to ask for help to get new glasses and they told me they couldn't help me because they used what she told them to do the prescription. DO NOT take young kids here.

I would not recommend going here. I went in for an eye exam and told the doctor that I was seeing…read moreperfectly with my current prescription. I passed all of the eye tests, but she still decided to make a significant change to my prescription. While I was in the office, she had me try a trial pair of contacts with the new prescription. I immediately told her that I could not see clearly with them and that I could no longer pass the eye tests she had just given me. She said the issue was that the contacts were not the right size and that I just needed time to adjust to them. I was required to order the new prescription, but after wearing the contacts for several days, my vision was terrible. I could not clearly see street signs or even people on the side of the road. It became so bad that I stopped driving altogether. I finally went back and insisted that she change my prescription back to my original one and order new contacts. Then, two months later, I received a bill for the replacement contacts even though I had already paid for the original contacts and was told this would be handled as an exchange. I have been going to eye doctors since I was 10 years old and have never had an experience like this. Go at your own risk!

My appointment was scheduled for 9:00 AM, doctor did not arrive until 9:40. Mildly annoying, but…read morestuff happens. After the exam, I was given a trial contact lens prescription that left my right eye significantly blurrier than my baseline...a soft haze where I couldn't make out even the biggest letters on the chart. When I expressed concern, I was told it "just needed 20 minutes to adjust," even though my left eye was immediately clear. I was ultimately told this was "the best we could do," despite my vision being worse than when I walked in. I felt dismissed & gaslit. I've been wearing contacts for 25 years & never been to an eye doctor who manages to make your eyesight worse & then make you feel like it's your fault lol

Came in with my Dad from California that had some new glasses that the lenses kept popping out. The…read moremanager was so helpful calling the California store and getting everything all worked out for him. I really appreciated that she went above and beyond to take care of his vision needs.

So many things wrong. Shoddy quality at top of retail pricing. Expect a bill 3 months later if you…read moreuse insurance as they can't get that right either. I paid $$350+, Insurance paid $73. They tried for $460 on at most $175 glasses. I have been wearing glasses for 58 years.. these are the rickiest, creekiest pair I have gotten. And I waited 2 weeks for them!

Dr. Sieboldt's office is in the heavily wooded Bloomingdale Office Park. Keep to the left when you…read moredrive in. It's a surprise when you walk into his office. Rather than the bright lights of the big box offices, the lighting is more like your living room. Very comfortable feeling. No waiting for my appointment to be called. When Dr. Sieboldt explained the results of my tests, he leaned toward me to establish good communication, rather than leaning back and adopting a "standoffish" professional attitude. What impressed me the most is that he told me what vision problems I did NOT have. Highly recommended!

I recently moved to the area and found Dr. Siebolt on my insurance carrier's website. The office…read morewas clean, covid-compliant, and the wait was under 5 minutes. My appointment was quick, I ordered my new prescription and was out of the office in record time. I highly recommend Dr. Siebolt.

Review is based from the outside, i didn't do the test but my mother did. She was told by Humana…read morethat they take her insurance with full power. Do they? No they don't. If you got an elderly sent here? Its better to shop around. I still gave them a 3.5 to 4. They were super busy but the visit wasn't too long. The staff were respectful. After the test we found out the insurance only covers the test. She chose to keep her own frames and even with that? They charged her $350+ for just the lens's. Thats crazy! Which means if u add a frame it will all be like 600+. Two weeks later we picked up the glasses. She doesn't listen to me when i tell her to just do the test n order online. I got 1 pair of 200+ n every other pair i paid $14.95 online. They are the same things just one is for the wows the other is for the sport related shenanigans. For the test it's ok. Get an estimate and just shop around.

Been going there for 5yrs for diabetic annual exam. I have a Medicare advantage insurance. Usually…read morenot thrilled and ended up with glasses I don't wear. This appt 7/22 was the worst. Made a 2pm appt 2wks in advance. Arrived at 1:40. Crowded. No seats available. Filed out many forms. Wanted digital exam-no dilation, no air pulse. Called back to room exam. Was dirty. Waste on table with machine. I requested it being cleaned before exam. She looked put out. Rinsed her hands with water. Then took a paper towel she had dried her hands with and wiped machine and removed trash. I told her I wanted to talk to Dr before I signed for digital exam. Read the consent it said cost was $24.99 to be paid for before exam. Stated cost "may be reimbursed by insurance". I paid the $24.99. I have the receipt. Insurance said they never heard of that so no reimbursement. Went to see Dr Handy. We had a pleasant conversation about my health issues. I am type 2 diabetic & have Graves disease thyroid condition for about 45 yrs. It was determined I have the beginning of diabetic retinopathy. When I was meeting with customer rep. She started handing my papers to sign. I refused to sign a couple that I was told they were Hippa forms. As I glanced I noticed consent to "share" my info for marketing. I refused and verbally said I did not consent my info to be shared for marketing. Rep had to check with supervisor. Supervisor said I didn't need to sign but they wouldn't be able to share my report with my Dr. That's not true. Then as I read report of exam I noticed it was checked as having "Type1 diabetes- I am type2. I requested a correction. Rep. left to talk with Dr. Came back saying that type1 would be fine. Coded as E103.21. No correction. Also stated my eyes were dilated. Coded as 2022F. They were not. So this misinformation worries me as this will be in my medical record. NOT OK. I called my insurance and relayed these errors for the notes. I was eligible for $400 glasses. I didn't need another pair of glasses. I'm hoping they don't enter another purchase. I will not go back to your stores. I was in this store for over 2 1/2 hrs.

Made an appointment for me and my wife, filled out all their forms online including copies of my…read moreinsurance cards, appointments were confirmed, but the day of the visit we were told they could not verify my wife's insurance, so she would have to pay out of pocket. I told them she was insured, so they suggested I call my carrier and reschedule my wife's appointment. I guess a phone call prior to me arriving would have been too much to ask. We both left and I will not be back. I called my insurance company and they indeed verified my wife is covered. Just another example of people not doing their job properly. Horrible customer experience.

First time visit for an eye exam. I loved the establishment location and how clean/organized the…read moreinside was for the patients. The eye exam was great and the technicians made me feel really comfortable and relaxed. Although, I went inside for an eye exam. I left out really informed on my eye health and eye glasses recommendations. I recommend to first time patients!

I've been wearing glasses for 52 years. No one has ever fitted me with frames so well. Even though…read morethey're expensive, they're worth every penny.

So I had to find a new eye doctor in Riverview since my previous eye doctor in Tampa doesn't take…read moremy insurance any longer. A co worker recommended Optics Soho and I am super glad she did. First the office it really nice and up to date. Great location right off of Bloomingdale and next to my primary doctors office which is a plus. They do full eye exams and they have a good variety of glasses to choose from. They ran my previous prescription and was honest with me about what i person needed to maintain proper vision and eye health. Great place and people. Check them out if you are in need of a new place! Until next time kisses