The staff at Vision Boutique are amazing! They are friendly, knowledgeable and caring. Mia and Enrique were very helpful as well as Dr. Lay! Would come back! read more

The staff at Vision Boutique are friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. Dr. Lay was fantastic, addressing all my questions and providing so much valuable information compared to my experiences with larger corporate eye care centers. They assisted me in maximizing my insurance coverage and were very accommodating as we figured out how to get the best quality lenses and frames within my budget. As someone who is neurodivergent, I also find this establishment to be very ND-friendly. read more

Eye exams always make me nervous, but Dr. Lay, Mia, and Enrique made the experience so much better than I expected! Dr. Lay answered all of my questions and explained things in a way I could understand. They were all kind, professional, and personable. I highly recommend visiting this office! read more

I was a bit late but Mia was very accommodating! Dr. Lay was very laid back, friendly and helpful. Enrique similarly was great and very helpful in picking out some new frames for me and explaining the price break down for my new glasses and progressive lenses. Great place for an eye exam and glasses purchase. read more

Vision Boutique was fantastic! The staff is wonderful and welcoming. Dr. Lay is very kind and did a great job of helping with all my questions. I am so happy with the glasses I got and will definitely be coming back! read more

10/10 I can't ask for a better glasses frame shopping experience. Brianna and Tiffany were helpful throughout the process from selecting the right frame and optical lenses to the best pricing after an in-depth benefit/rebate. They will let you know the best current deal available to save you the most money. They sanitize all items touched before putting them back on the shelves. So clean and well organized! You will be in good hands. read more

Just switched to this shop from My Eye Dr and I'm so happy I did! Vision Boutique has a great selection and, more importantly, the folks there were really helpful as I picked out a new pair of glasses. I love my Lindberg glasses but they're super expensive and I was hoping to find a lightweight second pair that weren't a million dollars. Whitney and Yaxeni were so lovely. I told them I was looking for a backup pair of glasses with more of an "I'm wearing glasses" feel and they totally understood me. They gave me honest (yet kind and gentle) feedback like "I think those are too big for your face, maybe try this brand because it has a narrower width" or "I think this tortoise shell matches your coloring better and still has a bold feel". SO HELPFUL!!!! When I found a pair that I really liked, but they were plastic frames and kind of slid on my nose, Yaxeni suggested a perfect alternate that didn't slip. She could have just BS'd me that they could fix the slipping, but instead she just matched me up with a better fit. Thank you Yaxeni and Whitney for your great customer service!! I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Excellent and caring service from Dr. Lay, Alexis, and (mah-girl) Kai. Always friendly, clean, and stylish. I'll always come back.

Thank you so much Brianna! She took care of me for the annual eye exam. Great service at the western location! Clean, professional and efficient! Will definitely come back for the annual eye exam! read more

Vision Boutique - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a great office. The staff is super friendly and the Dr. Diana Li is fantastic. Super clear and informative. You'll definitely be taken care of. read more

I just moved to Chicago and was trying to find an optician and optometrist that would provide honest services and a good selection of glasses (it's sometime hard to find both!). I was able to find an evening appointment with Malgorzata and had a very professional and enjoyable experience. I then decided to look at glasses. Armand was great (and patient) while I was trying different pairs. Finally found one. read more

So I had a really good experience here yesterday. I hadn't had my eyes checked in a couple years and was kinda nervous because this time I wasn't only going for glasses but also contacts. I was lucky enough to be helped by Whitney, who answered a bunch of questions, made me feel comfortable and sat with me for a long time while I figured out how to take my contacts on and off. I was examined by Dr. Susol who helped me understand the different types of contacts and let me know about some situations going on with my eyes that I was oblivious too. And lastly, but not least, Jamey helped me choose my new lenses and helped set me up with a package that helped bring my cost down to more than half. Will continue going for my eye needs and I recommend you all do as well! read more

I'm so happy to have finally found a helpful, accurate, and caring optometrist!! Thank you Dr. Wooldridge for being so patient with me and explaining everything during my eye exam. I've been going to the retail stores for my eye exams where they do a quick exam and making me think my vision is much worse than it is. After my exam here I found out I was given a prescription higher than what I actually am all this time! Besides the accurate and comforting eye exam I was given a sample of the newest soft daily lenses to try out. I'll be ordering more of them. Im also a diehard Chicago native so I really appreciated the cool artwork displayed around the office. While I was browsing their large selection of glasses I found my perfect sunglasses! I love them! Fit my round face perfectly. I've already referred all my family and friends to go here too so you definitely should too! read more

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Charlie is amazing! Thank you so much for helping me find 2 incredible pairs of glasses and some green sunglasses. Charlie made the whole experience super fun and gave great honest feedback on the styles of glasses I was looking at. Also so knowledgeable about film/movies! Definitely recommend visting for all your vision needs. read more

This place is so wonderful! The staff and Drs are great. They are very LGBTQAI+ friendly and asked fir my pronouns and made sure to never use the wrong ones. I was very impressed by their awareness and consideration. My eye exam was also great. I highly recommend this place! read more

The whole staff are super friendly and super helpful when picking frames. I will definitely recommend to others. I'm typically a ran ban guy but they helped me picked a brand that have the same qualities! read more

Totally awesome experience! I loved the staff and immediately felt welcomed to the "family". They got me a great discount on my contacts and gave me fabulous advice on my new glasses, which turned out perfectly. read more

Brianna and Whitney were very helpful with helping me find my first ever pair of glasses. Service was smooth and quick

All of the staff is super friendly and always willing to take the time to figure out whatever you need. They always respect your decision even if it's to not purchase a new lender or anything. Today I had the pleasure of spending quality time with Whitney and Brianna getting my eyes checked, finding the perfect new frame that was exactly what I wanted and gave me their honey opinions. It was like hanging out with friends I've known for a long time. Such a wonderful experience and I would send anyone I know to this lovely crew. Honesty and care is what they provide. read more

I had a wonderful experience here. Best of all, they have a glaucoma test without the torturous puff of air in your eye! Dr. Wooldridge was friendly, kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable. I learned so much about the function and health of my eye. This visit was by far the most informative and pleasant trip to the eye doctor I've ever had. For that matter, any trip to the doctor. read more

Artisan Eyecare is the best experience I've ever had at an optometrist. Their location is very convenient for me and I had no problem setting up my appointment through their website. Dr. Hong is very thorough and professional and did an excellent job of explaining what he was doing (and why) during the course of the exam. He even sent me a handwritten thank you note afterwards. Classy touch! The staff, Eric and Madeline, also do a great job of greeting you and helping you pick out frames from the many they have on display. I wanted to keep the current frames for my prescription sunglasses, and they gladly accommodated that request. My new glasses arrived quickly (less than a week), and my lens prescription seems spot on. Finally, their prices seem competitive with other boutique eyecare places. Not as cheap as a big box store, but their customer service and quality of care are worth the extra money. Overall, I'm very pleased I selected Artisan Eyecare and would highly recommend them. read more

I had my first eye exam at this location and was unsure what to do. The staff were excellent and helped me throughout the process. Annamaria and Summer gave me recommendations and I was able to get my first pair of glasses with ease. Thank you all so much for the welcoming environment. read more

I had a originally scheduled an appointment at Americas best. I didn't realize that my insurance was not accepted and out of net work. I was in urgent need of contacts. I searched near by who accepted my insurance and vision Boutique popped up first. I called to see availability and Whitney had answered. She answered all my questions and was able to add my daughter to the appointment list. Since I entered the store. It's such a clean environment. All the staff is friendly. Dr Scott did a great job informing us on eye care for my daughter who has allergies. Jamie did a wonderful job being able to assist in picking my daughters glasses. With the super fast efficient, she was able to get her glasses made in less then 10min. This place was a great experience since I walked in. Very smooth and convenient. Highly recommended!!! read more

After finally getting eye insurance, I figured it was time to replace my 6 year old glasses. I initially chose this place based on my insurance's recommendation and my desire for a provider that could refer me to laser eye surgery. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff is very friendly. I saw Dr. Hong for my eye exam. He was very professional and explained all parts of my exam. He was flexible to my needs during the exam. I was able to discuss pros and cons of use of contacts. Additionally, he clearly explained the process for laser eye surgery and ways to financially prepare. He was empathetic and understanding through the whole process. I was pleased with the selection of glasses. I had originally planned on visiting Costco for my glasses but ended up with a awesome pair of glasses here. My new glasses arrrived sooner than expected which was exciting. Overall, the whole staff was professional and transparent about the services provided and thier recommendations. They added a personal touch that will bring me back for future services. read more

Stopped into Artisan Eyecare last week for an exam and to find a new pair of frames. Dr. Wooldridge was extremely friendly and patient with me during the exam and while walking me through some of the machines they use. When looking for new frames, Eric was quick to find me exactly what I was looking for and talked me through my insurance benefits. Overall, a great shop and addition to North Center! read more

This was my first experience with vision boutique and I will be a regular client from now on! I can't recommend Dr. Hansen enough, he was so thorough, helpful and very nice during my first eye exam. He is a wonderful optometrist and very good at his job. I am very happy with the overall treatment and eye care I got. The techs and employees are all very nice and helpful. They took a lot of time and attention to go over the products I needed. I will definitely be returning! read more

This was my first time at vision boutique. I came here based on recommendations on Yelp i was excited to try a new vision place so close. I came here two weeks ago and I had a bad experience. I was not greeted upon arrival, it felt like everyone there was under training no one knew how to communicate. The front desk lady spent the whole time training her trainee and spent no time acknowledging or asking the proper questions to me as a new client. I felt rushed the entire time and everything was disorganized. Once they gave me the exam the doctor Amy and she never asked if I wanted contacts or glasses she just assumed.. after the exam I told her I wanted contacts and she immediately went on a rampage talking about the price which she was going to charge right away. Everything was super rushed and the lady helping me with the glasses clearly didn't know how to deal with guests. Overall, weird energy and disorganized place... read more

Very detailed/thorough, yet efficient eye exam. Super kind and friendly staff. Dr. Margaret and Armand were excellent! They have a great selection of glasses. read more

Brianna and the entire staff at Vision Boutique are wonderful and my new glasses look and feel great. Everyone is super friendly & helpful. I had a very positive experience & will return. read more

I just purchased my first pair of glasses and the entire Vision Boutique team made the process so seamless and easy! I loved working with Yaxeni to find the perfect frames for me! She not only provided me with a ton of great options, but she helped to break down the pricing with my insurance coverage so I knew exactly how much I was saving. Will definitely be going back to Vision Boutique for all my eye care needs in the future. :) read more

Both my wife and I got our glasses and contacts from Artisan Eyecare and would definitely recommend. Dr. Hong is both professional and approachable and was able to give us both some of the better insights into our eye health, current prescriptions, and options for both glasses and contacts. read more

I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I hadn't been to an eye doc in a few years and desperately needed new glasses and contacts. Dr. Amy Cartwright was thorough, helped me with my dry eye, and made sure my prescriptions were up to date. Brianna took the time to go through a bunch of different frames with me and gave me her honest opinion while helping me choose. She also broke down the prices for me with my insurance, which I really appreciated. The entire team at the N Western Ave location is great! Whether you're shopping around for new glasses or need a routine eye exam, I highly recommend. read more

You know that scene in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy opens the door after being transported to Oz and everything is suddenly in color? That was my experience visiting Vision Boutique for an eye exam and new frames. I have only needed glasses for a few years, so I will admit to being pretty inexperienced. My last optometrist basically operated out of a closet, and I'm only just now realizing it doesn't have to be that way. The exam rooms here were really pleasant and the equipment they use is a lot better quality than places I'd been in the past. If that wasn't enough to make me a convert, they were all incredibly nice. I actually wasn't planning on buying frames, but their selection was so great and Brianna, who was helping me, was really lovely and constructive. If that's not good enough, at the end of my visit, it cost me about HALF of what I paid for frames and an exam at my last place. I'll definitely be back. read more

This place is awesome!!! Dr. Hong & staff are extremely helpful & patient. I had lasik surgery a little over 18 yrs ago and had not had an eye exam since. Dr. Hong was great, I didnt feel rushed at all. He explained everything to me and made sure I understood. Needless to say I did need corrective lenses. Dr. Hong & Silis were helpful, patient & honest when it came to picking out frames. I actually don't mind wearing my glasses now!!! Thanks guys read more

With Small Business Saturday upon us, and me getting ready for the holidays and doing a bit of cleaning, I was putting my last contact order away where it should be. Much to my surprise, there was a card inside my bag of contacts. It was a handwritten thank you note from Dr. Hong from when I visited Artisan in August for an annual eye exam. So, yeah, I'm a little delayed in this review. The note had incredibly specific information about what I shared during my exam, which goes to show the attention this office and Dr. Hong showed to me during my visit. I absolutely recommend this Dr. Hong for eye exams, and have even mentioned it to a few people. I hope businesses like this continue to thrive in the neighborhood. This personal touch has me sold. read more

I was in Chicago and some of my friends were raving about this place so I decided to get an update on my prescription and check out some new frames. Dr. Wooldridge was outstanding. He was very professional and knowledgeable. The process wasn't a long one like most optometry offices I've had experiences with in the past. I spent over an hour trying to choose my frames and make the best decision. Dr Wooldridge and his assistant Eric were actually very enthusiastic when I tried on the frames that I looked best in--they actually played a huge part in my decision to even make a frame purchase there. I ended up buying a standard frame and sunglasses too, probably the most rad aviators I've ever purchased. For my standard glasses I went with the John Varvatos brand because they not only sit well on my face, they look amazing on me. For my sunglasses I went with the MODO brand and I've been given many compliments every day that I'm wearing them. The cost for frames is affordable and there are plenty of frames to choose from. I don't live local and I could have made the same purchase back home in LA but my friends who referred me to this place did not let me down. I wasn't very excited about getting new frames but the level of service and the excitement created for me by this office made a major impact on this decision. This was by far the best experience I have ever had with an optometrist and with an optometry office as a whole. When I'm in Chicago again I'll certainly be back. read more

Vision Boutique - John Varvatos - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Wooldridge and Hannah were incredibly helpful in examining my father's eyes and helping him to select frames. They were very patient and accommodating of his mobility limitations - I was particularly impressed by his ability to provide an exam without using the usual equipment. They clearly explained the results of the exam and proactively adjusted his new frames so that he would not need to visit again when the glasses were ready. I recommend Artisan to anyone, particularly those with mobility challenges like Parkinson's. read more

This place is top notch. The doctor and receptionist were both super friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. They updated me regularly, and offered me various options. Not only does the place have a decent selection of glasses, the tech they used was really modern. I've been to a few places in the city, and this is by far my favorite. read more

Dr. Hong and his crew were very patient with me as I picked out my first pair of glasses. The office is nice and clean, and Dr. Hong was thoughtful and professional. My glasses came about a week and a half later and I think they look great. He told me at my appointment that he wanted me to come back for dilation after I received them, and when I came to pick them up, he remembered immediately that he had recommended that, without needing to review his notes. That was appreciated :) read more

Super nice. Appointments are on time. Cool equipment. Smart people.