First off, I've been a patient for over 30 years, the level of care and treatment from the clerical…read moreand medical staff is incredible! Furthermore, Dr P. Sarikey is an amazing Optometrists (eye doctor). Just very caring and knowledgeable with showing empathy. In short, I travel from California to Ellicottville to visit this place for care.

Always help me find the glasses that work for me and my insurance, and they make sure that they're…read morefitted to me :)

They were very good at dealing with United Health Care Medicare Insurance in obtaining…read morepost-cataract surgery eyeglasses. United Health Care gave us a real run around, but Southern Tier Optometry was there for us in obtaining insurance coverage for my wife's new glasses, even after a Denial of Payment on the part of the insurance company.

From the owner: Southern Tier Optometry specializes in Optometry. Dr. Kara Gibbs O.D. see’s patients as young as 6…read moremonths old. She provides thorough exams for all patients whether the exam be routine or on emergency basis. Southern Tier Optometry has a wide variety of designer frames, including sunglasses as well as safety glasses in stock. Dr. Gibbs also provides Developmental Testing exams and Vision Therapy in office.

Lorraine cares more about her customers than herself its amazing. There were so many pairs of…read moreglasses to choose from but she guided me through tge process with ease. Thanks Lorraine

HORRIBLE service by Lorraine. Lorraine does NOT value her customers. Lorraine said she could help…read moreimprove my vision, but the glasses I got ruined my vision and put the wrong prescription in my glasses. Because she put the wrong lenses in, I have frequent headaches even AFTER I went somewhere else I got new lenses! DO NOT reccomend Loraine as a friend or eye doctor

Highly respected family owned, and operated vision store. We don't have insurance, and do pay…read moreout-of-pocket. We are careful to shop for frames that are within our budget. I'm not brave enough to purchase my lenses and frames over the Internet, which I understand is a very reasonable way to go. The eye exams are thorough, the staff is friendly and efficient. We highly recommend.Best Vision.

Staff is always friendly, hours are great and you get your glasses quickly. However I'm not very…read morehappy. I have great insurance coverage.... After $130 off glasses plus an additional $20 I still paid out of pocket $150. Something in my gut told me something wasn't right. After researching the frames I got... EVERY SINGLE OTHER PLACE ranging from Walmart to other businesses they sell for $100-$120. They charged $269 for the frames ONLY and $120 for the lenses (I'm blind as a bat). Unfortunately in NYS they are allowed to do this mark up on the glasses but it's disheartening to see us customers being taken advantage of. Here's where they are breaking the law...Federal Trade Commission enforces the Eyeglass Rule. It requires eye doctors - ophthalmologists and optometrists - to give patients a copy of their prescription, whether they ask for it or not and before offering to sell eyeglasses. It's the law. Asking the patient if they want their prescription doesn't comply with the Rule. You must provide the prescription automatically unless the patient specifically refuses the prescription, in which case you should make a note of their refusal in the file. Your staff also must give prescriptions to patients before you or anyone at your office offers to sell them glasses. Guess what..... That has not been obeyed as I was not given my prescription nor have my husband nor have my children's ever been given, offered, emailed, texted, not even a pigeon message.. I have filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission as the only way they wouldnt have to follow this law is if they are a federal, state, or local government agency which in this case...pretty sure they arent.

Pretty efficient and great caring service. Highly recommend!read more

I absolutely loved going here!!!! the doctor was awesome at making my son feel so relaxed and happy…read moreand comfortable during his exam. He answered any questions and helped us choose which glasses to purchase. My son and I are so glad we switched Doctors!!!