I went to Loden Vision Center recently for a medical eye exam , and then two weeks later for eye…read moreglasses exam . The ophthalmologist and assistant was very nice , I told them I was nervous and they took time to make me feel comfortable . The assistant that helped with frames and lenses was very knowledgeable and professional. I will definitely be returning next year for my annual exam , and I highly recommend LVC.

My appointment for my yearly checkup was for 8:15AM. I arrived at 7:55AM. Waited patiently for 40…read moreminutes. At 8:40AM they told me it will be ANOTHER HOUR ! I told them to please cancel my appointment and left. This is purely disrespecting patients time and have no excuse.

This is a great staff and they are all professional in terms of helping. I would recommend going…read moreback and they have a lot of options for frames.

Dr. Goolsby and her staff were kind, and professional. They were very welcoming for my first visit…read more. I will definitely be returning for future eye care visits.

I do not understand the negative reviews at all. Dr. Martin is the best, she is attentive, smart,…read moreand totally up to date on the latest care and treatments. I was referred to her by friend for dry eye issues that have plagued me for years. Decades of futile dry eye treatments are now a thing of the past--it's so liberating not to need bottles of drops constantly. It's like she made a miracle happen. I highly recommend Dr. Martin and her practice.

Very very disappointing service. Dr Martin was rude to my…read morefiancé when he brought up an on going eye infection, he believed it was caused by his contact. And jumped on him for using his own eyedrops, asking why you hadn't been in sooner mind you this was a first-time patient visit? Then she proceeded to tell him that he was not eligible for Lasik something our previous doctor of many years who retired had approved already? So after an already initial bad experience when he went back to pick up his glasses, the girl working at the front, went to adjust them, and then broke his frames! She just sort of chuckled and said well, that's why we have the insurance when you use your own frames .. like what? How rude can you be to a customer that just spent $300 to have nothing he can't use the frames because they're broken.He can't use the lenses bec they are cut for those frames specificly so he's just SOL.

I bought 2 pairs of glasses from the Cookeville Tennessee store along with the replacement…read morewarranty. Both frames broke within a few months. When I asked for a replacement I was told I should try going to a jewelry store to see if they could repair the frame. Really, I should go to a 3rd party and pay to have your defective product fixed? They reluctantly ordered me a replacement frame. After this one of the lenses developed a defect. They ordered me a replacement. When the lenses came in they texted me the lenses were ready. I brought my glasses in and they installed a pair of bifocal lenses. I tried them on and noticed they were not trifocals as the originals but bifocals. The woman helping me seemed genuinely surprised that I didn't want the bifocals. I insisted she reinstall the blemished trifocal lenses and order me the correct lenses. The store phoned me several hours latter telling me that they could no longer give me trifocals with the Transitions lenses. So I opted to live with the defective lens. The warranty covers one time replacement. Both of my replacement frames broke approximately a month after the initial replacement. I have worn glasses for over 30 years and have rarely had an issue before these. Absolute garbage for a product, four broken frames and one defective lens, all within the year warranty period. I would steer clear of this store.

I was in dire need of getting my eyes rechecked as my bifocals weren't up to par anymore…read more I was a little annoyed as I had an appointment and was there on time, but 3 other people were taken before me. When I finally got to the pre-test 45 minutes later, I was greeted by a nice young lady, Kelly, who took care of me 2 years ago. She was apologetic as they were running late. No worries after the apology. Then I finally got my eyes tested by another Dr. that I did not know. She has a soft voice and, as I am going deaf asked her to please use her outside, softball voice. We had a good chuckle on that. Well, my eyes had changed, but she was very helpful in explaining why and the pictures she took of my eyes she explained the dark spots. I was worried about how much just the eye exam was going to cost as I don't have vision insurance and wasn't ready to buy new glasses yet. To my surprise, the exam was pretty inexpensive. Only $59.00. Would I go back again? Absolutely. The clientele was very helpful and understanding and very nice.

I will start with the fact that the waiting room is the size of a small closet. Arrived 5 minutes…read morebefore my appointment to a packed waiting room. It was my first visit and I was immediately concerned that I would be seen on time. Completed my paperwork and waited. Apparently they do your "pre-testing" in a room next door but I never made it to that stage. I politely told them to remove me from their system when I left after waiting for 40 minutes. Do not recommend.

The optometrist and staff was very courteous and helpful. Xavier was especially helpful . He…read morehelped me pick out frames and took the time to explain the different options available.

Dr. Trapeni is an outstanding eye doctor. Having said that, it takes more than just the boss to…read moremake a good experience or a bad experience. Well, the front desk staff really makes a rough mark on this establishment. The main front desk person is abrupt, harsh, and inept. Sadly, this is making me not want to go back even though I really love the care of the doctor.

I've been going here for several years. Not sure what has happened to them over the past few years…read morebut visiting their office has become extremely frustrating. Today, I had an appt for 11:45. For the last several days, I've gotten text message reminders, voicemails, and emails reminding me of the appt. Yesterday, I was asked to come in 15 minutes early. This morning I rec'd a text that my appointment was moved to 11:30. I changed my plans around at work to accommodate. I arrived at the front desk at 11:25. I filled out one sheet of paper and they copied my insurance card. I sat down in the waiting room at 11:30. The waiting room had 5 or 6 people waiting when I arrived. I waited in the waiting room for 50 minutes. I asked the front desk why I was asked to come in early and my appt time was changed and no one had a clue. I ended up leaving. Based on prior visits, surviving the waiting room doesn't mean you are on the fast track to leaving anytime soon. Once you pass that hurdle, then you get to read the eye chart. Then back to the waiting room - or if you are lucky, on to your room....to wait. Then after 10-20 mins Dr Trapeni will visit. They you are rushed out to the saleswoman who pushes overpriced lenses and frames. Beware, she gets upset when you tell her you just need a copy of your prescription so you can order your glasses online for half the price. They have always quoted me $300ish on basic glasses with none of the fancy lenses and add-ons. My insurance pays $200 towards that amount. However, I learned a couple years ago, I can go online and get the EXACT same glass, plus all the upgraded lenses for less. For instance, had I gotten to see a doctor today, I was going to order online and get name brand eyeglasses (with upgraded lens) and sunglasses for $240 - TOTAL, that means only $40 out of pocket for TWO sets of glasses. This practice couldn't come CLOSE to that price. I wish I could say the extra expense paid for better service, but after waiting 50 minutes for nothing, I don't think that's the case.

Can I give this place 2 1/2 stars? Came in after work on a Friday afternoon. It wasn't busy in the…read morestore. Thought I could get in and out for an eye exam. I was told there would be a 2 hour wait. Yikes! Made an appointment for another day. Had all of my docs processed in the meantime to save time for the appointment day... Come appointment day still waited a bit. This is a run of the mill optometrist. No conversing outside of the exam process. If genuine customer service is what you are looking for in an optometrist office, this isn't it. The place gets the job done though. Lens selection is mediocre at best. Would not be surprised if they try to up-sell lenses you might not need. Take your prescription to another store to get your glasses.

This place is so ghetto and not professional. My son ordered grey sports glasses and when I went…read moreto pick them up they weren't the same pair. They were black. I went and grabbed the grey ones from the drawer they were in. they had the wrong SKU on the demos on display. The gentlemen popped the lens out of the new pair and put them in the demos and handed them to me. They were dirty and used and had adhesive on the sides. He said if I don't want the demo, it's gonna take weeks to get another pair. He didn't even give me the option till I complained. I will never go to a visionworks again.

Everyone here is very nice. They do all they can to find you the best pricing. Doctor was…read moreknowledgeable and kind.

Simply the Best. Been going to Dr Runowski for quite some time she always gets my glasses rightread more

Y'all... yesterday I went to the Little Clinic in Smyrna for a sore throat. Noah (assistant)…read morechecked me in, took my vitals, and administered a strep test. Let me say that this young man had such a great personality, put me at ease, and was extremely polite. I learned he wants to go to med school. He will make an excellent doctor one day. The RN was also great, but just wanted to give a shout out to Noah and prayers for his future!

Not a good experience. Took my teenage daughter for UTI symptoms and Liza Samuel, PA refused to…read moregive her a prescription because she said we should go to an ER to make sure it hadn't moved to her kidney. She had zero pain in her back where kidneys are and other labs were normal so no reason to suspect that. When I asked about giving her an oral antibiotic to try first, she said oral antibiotics are ineffective on kidneys. Flat out lie. Not feeling like we had any other choice, I took her to an ER. After waiting for 3.5 hours, we were seen by Dr. Nowak and she agreed that it was WAY overkill to send her to an ER for a UTI. She said oral antibiotics are absolutely effective for kidneys too and my daughter should have never been sent to an ER for a plain old UTI. We spent hours of wasted time and who knows how much money since we haven't met our deductible yet because Liza is inept and doesn't know that oral antibiotics work on kidneys just fine. In fact, that's exactly what the ER prescribed, oral antibiotics, before we finally got to go home. What a waste of time and money. We will NOT be going back to this little clinic ever again.