Update: I'm no stranger to surgeries and medical procedures, but so many of them have gone poorly…read morefor me, either by being painful or ineffective or mistakes being made. This was my first elective medical procedure and the only one that went smoothly and painlessly. The most painful part of this procedure was peeling the tape off my face to lift the eye shields up to put eye drops in. Getting the valium was a big help to my anxiety and took away my restless/fidgety nature so I could lay still during the procedure. This team seemed liked a well oiled machine; they communicated concisely and calmly and it was incredibly comforting to know what was going on and how long it would take for each step. When I heard "18 seconds," I felt extremely relieved, not just because that step was extremely short, but also because I knew what to expect. The team had an awesome sense of humor and had me laughing for half the procedure. There was pressure, there was discomfort, but there wasn't any pain and I don't think the entire procedure took 5 minutes. I kept my eyes closed for a few hours after, but when I woke up and lifted the eye shields, I could see, perfectly, and that's amazing. My friend was able to sit in a waiting room and watch/record the procedure on a TV, which was so cool. I've watched the video like 5 times already and I just can't believe the coordination and care they're able to achieve. I have 20/20 vision the day after the procedure, with no pain or dryness. To prepare for the surgery I took fish oil, lutein, and zeaxanthin, used preservative free eye drops generously as well as MSM eyedrops daily and used a steam mask daily. I've been giving my eyes a full 30 seconds closed at the beginning of every hour to be sure I don't experience the dryness or discomfort that I've read some others do. I'm not sure if all the prepping I did contributed to how smoothly it went, but I know it went a long way toward making my eyes feel better regardless.

The tech was over 30 minutes late and when I asked for long it would be the front desk staff was…read morerude in answering. I politely asked how much longer, and she responded on a rude tone that the tech was late and to have a seat. Not the best impression.

My husband was not satisfied with something, but they managed to solve it after we let them know,…read moreit was a second time since he is always working with metals and problems usually happen to his eyes, theirs attention was very personalized, they were very professional we are happy they found the problem so we recommend it to him.

From the owner: Medical and Surgical Eye Specialists has been providing premium eye care to the Tidewater area for…read moreover 30 years. We provide treatment for a wide variety of eye conditions We are able to provide our patients with complete eye care, from prescribing and fitting spectacles to managing the most complex eye diseases. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide the best possible care! Our Services include: Routine eye exams Cataract surgery Medical & surgical treatment of glaucoma Diabetic eye care ​Eyelid surgery Pediatric exams Surgery for strabismus (crossed eyes) In-office laser surgery In-office eyelid and minor surgery BOTOX Complete contact lens service Optical shops at both locations Refractive surgery

Would give a zero if I could. Waited an hour for appointment…read more Dr. Fox very bland and disinterested. Left the room before I could thank him or say goodbye. Wow....

Five star service from the optical department by Optician Charmaine on my most recent visit. At Dr…read more Robert Fox's suggestion, I ordered computer glasses to supplement my current prescription eyeglasses. Charmaine, did a fantastic job of explaining the benefits and differences between my two eye glasses and setting my expectations. From the ordering process, to the pickup, it was effortless. I even got some goodies - liquid cleaner and really good quality lens cloths. The office has a very modern design highlighting the many product lines they have. I definitely recommend Griffey eye care for all of your optical needs over any other!!

Have been going to this site for years. Dr Miller is professional, knowledgeable, and treats you…read moremuch compassion. He is very attentive to your eye health. Highly recommend this practice and their team. Office staff is attentive and friendly too.

Pleasant friendly staff, always get treated very professional and usually pretty fast service…read more Glasses can be pricey or limited but it depends on insurance options as well. I recommend this place.

We usually go to the Kempsville location but my wife scheduled an appointment at this location…read morebecause Dr. Lee is here on Saturdays and she wouldn't have to use sick time at work. We live in Virginia Beach though and the commute was HORRIBLE. We ended up getting to her appointment after the 10 minute grace period. I was frustrated and wanted to go home until I walked through the door and interacted with the staff, starting with Angela. The staff at Beach Eye Care were wonderful throughout this whole situation. I explained our situation to Angela and she listened emphatically and went back to see if she could squeeze my wife in. I wasn't expecting them to be able to do anything and they were so backed up that they couldn't take her but I'm so appreciative that she got out of her seat and even asked. I discussed with Myra and we decided that since we drove an hour and 25 miles to get out here we might as well ask about doing a walk in eye glass purchasing appointment. I didn't think they did walk ins but was pleasantly surprised when Vicki said we could. All we had to do was go schedule it at the front desk. After waiting a minute for someone to return to the front desk Vicki just came and took us back. Even though Myra couldn't do her eye appointment Vicki made our trek worth it and was able to help us both get straight with our glasses. Vicki has such an optimistic demeanor. She really made my wife feel beautiful and confident. She heard my needs and priorities as well and I got some prescription sunglasses for less than $200 out of pocket and they don't look bad at all. The sunglasses will be primarily used for driving since my transitions don't work in the car. I'm very pleased with this location and Beach Eye Care's exceptional customer service.

This was the first time out here at the Chesapeake office. We ran into HEAVY traffic on the way to…read moremy appointment and unfortunately got there 17 minutes late and I couldn't be seen for my appointment. The grace period is 10 minutes. But Angela at the front desk was so nice and helpful. She still checked with my doctor to see if it was possible for me to be seen that day. While I couldn't be seen, I was on the schedule for another appointment later in the week and me and my husband inquired about glasses. Vicki helped us pick out and find the perfect glasses. She was so sweet and patient! It took me about an hour and a half to find the right frames...there were so many great options to choose from. She went above and beyond -- she showed me different transitions lens options, activated the transitions colors multiple times so that I could get a good sense of how dark the different color options get, pulled a bunch of styles from the back, and even popped the lenses off of a pair of display sunglasses that she thought would match the glasses frame style I liked. I went with the frames in my review picture and am super excited about them! Vicki also helped my husband find a great pair of sunglasses too! Angela got us checked out and gave us some bottled water for the road. Great experience and customer service!

So I went in prepared for a three hour visit prior to having some cataract surgery. It was there…read morethat they did all the measurements of my eyes and did a complete exam in doing this exam. They also found out that my eye pressure was very high and so now I need to see a glaucoma specialist. Everyone there was very pleasant, very respectful, and the time went by very fast. I will definitely be going back there and I would highly recommend it to anyone there as long as you're prepared for a long initial visit. I happen to see Dr Scoper while I was there and he was very nice and explained everything thoroughly to me.

This location for VIrginia Eye Consultants is in Norfolk. It can be a bit of a trek when coming…read morefrom Virginia Beach. When coming here, the GPS definitely gave a roundabout way to get here. For reference, they are maybe a half mile to a mile away from the Military Highway Light Rail Station. Since I generally ride the light rail once a month into downtown Norfolk, I had a different way of getting to this place, as well as the surgery center across the way from this place. The visit here was on April 6, 2026. Getting to the location can be a bit confusing at first just because of the way the road is set up. Once you see the building though, it wasn't too hard to get to it. There was plenty of parking available, including handicap parking on this visit. The reason for this visit was that my mom was referred here by her eye doctor for cataract surgery to see Dr. Scoper. When you first come in, there are two floors, and the one we needed to go to was on the first floor, so that made it easier. Once we came in, they asked us who the patient was and I let them know that and they said to sit down and wait until getting called back up for the check in process. After about 15 minutes, they said her name and that we didn't need to come up as they had everything needed already. We were then given some information and such about cataract surgery while waiting for her to be called back for the first part, which was the testing. This is where it really counted when it comes to the low rating for this review. They did have signs around the waiting area about being short staffed, but it took almost 3 hours to get to the testing portion. During that wait, someone came around with snacks for anyone that wanted them while waiting. That part took about 15 minutes or so, with just her going back there and then came back out to the waiting area. About 10-15 minutes later, we were called to go to the next part of the process. This part of the process included watching a video about the cataract surgery process and such, and then going through the pros, cons, and possible issues with a cataract surgery and the types of surgeries available (there were three types to choose from) with one of the staff members. Due to cost, we went with the least costly option as that was the only type the insurance would cover (Medicare). After all of that was done, there was another waiting period, which took about 30 minutes, until Dr. Scoper was ready to see us about her cataract surgery. He started with a check of the eyes and confirming that cataract surgery would be good for her. He explained the process and how it would go. He told us about the eye drops that would be needed before and after the surgeries, and they have a compounding pharmacy that they use. It would be one that insurance would not cover, but the overall cost was just over $100 for that. This was a great and very informative part of this visit, so this was the best part of it. After that part was completed, we went through the checkout process. This process consisted of scheduling both surgeries and contacting the PCP to schedule a medical clearance ahead of time. The reason for two different dates was one for each eye. The surgeries would be scheduled for May and June respectively at the CVP Surgery Center basically across the street from this location, so the surgery part will be reviewed separately from this one. Overall, the significant waiting process was what kept the review as low as it is. They had signs about being short staffed, but with that being the case, they really shouldn't be scheduling as many appointments with that being the case. You could tell that the front desk staff seemed overwhelmed at times too with so many coming in while we were waiting. Since there aren't many options available in the area, they are still worth looking into. I would call ahead to ask how the wait times would look like and that type of thing so you can be prepared for that on the day of your appointment.

Dr. Shenouda is without a doubt one of the finest ophthalmologists I have had the pleasure to meet…read more She was recommended by another respected ophthalmologist to repair damages to my tear duct caused by an infection. The surgery went off without a hitch and my eye looks great! She is genuinely concerned with the well being of her patients and it shows. The staff there is also outstanding. If you are looking for a great ophthalmologist, then look no further than Dr. Shenouda!

I found Dr. Shenouda by doing a simple google search and boy am I glad I did. I woke up last…read moreMonday with itchy and burning eyes and turns out I had a corneal ulcer. Called Dr. Shenouda's office and they were able to squeeze me in same day. The doctor was so caring and concerned about my eye health. She even came in on Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas to check my eye health. She is a passionate and caring doctor. Would definitely recommend her.....

I've been to Coastal Vision twice this year. I've visited once for my annual exam and once for an…read moreallergy issue. I've had an easy time getting appointments. When I had an emergency they were able to fit me in for an appointment the same day. Both times I went I have been seen by Dr. Nilsson. During both of my visits, he made sure that I was educated on what was occurring and care steps that should be taken. During my emergency visit, he ensured that I was informed of all options available and the positives and negatives of each option. The issue was able to be resolved within a matter of days. Overall, I have felt that I have received quality care from Coastal Vision.

The staff was really helpful with picking out frames that were best for me. And they repaired a…read morepair of glasses for free!! Dr Beach is really smart!

I have been frequenting eye centers yearly since I was 10 years old and the Eye Center of…read moreChesapeake has been the best experience I've ever had. Dr. Miller is the best overall optometrist I've ever worked with. He is beyond courteous and friendly, and he always goes above and beyond. In one visit, I learned more about the care of my eyesight than I have ever done in the last 15 visits to other optometrists due to his informative sessions on your eye condition. He made remarkable suggestions to improve my quality of life and eye health, which I am eternally grateful for. I am currently moving out-of-state and I plan on flying back yearly simply to get checked out by Dr. Miller.