Optometry Store: Dr. Tania Stevens

Good experience. Efficient. Did not have to wait long.
Apr 4th, 2024

Dr Steven's is attentive, knowledgeable and her staff is courteous and helpful. I do feel I am getting the best care for my eyes.
Apr 2nd, 2024

PRO TIP: Make sure to get the digital scan of your eyes. Its $39 cash, but with VSP, I paid only $20! This scan is a very important diagnostic tool because the optometrist can see the early signs of several diseases, notably diabetes. I always worry about diabetes since I have obesity with a pretty high BMI. So, even if you never need glasses, you should get this eye scan annually as an early diagnostic tool. I came here because they carry iGreen frames, which are the lightest Ive ever worn, and are not carried by many optometry offices. I found this office from the iGreen website. iGreen frames are made of some type of plastic, have many customizable colors and even patterns, and you can purchase additional temples so you can change them with your outfit/mood. I cant wear metals used in jewelry and/or glasses unless they are hypoallergenic (stainless surgical steel, gold, white gold, or titanium). These noble metals are either heavy (steel & gold) or very expensive (titanium). But iGreen frames are reasonably priced given how lightweight they are. Its a nice little bonus that you can change temples and that they have a very wide selection of colors and patterns to customize the frames, but again, I get them for their light weight. I do feel the extra temples (about $60 per pair) are quite expensive, BUT thats less expensive than buying a whole new pair of glasses. Im reusing my old pair of iGreen frames. Ill need to buy new temples because my old ones have begun to peel, and that looks ugly. Since they didnt begin to peel until about year three, Im ok with the ~$60. However, Dr. Tanias staff did tell me that due to my frames being 7 years old, its possible theyll break when the lab attempts to insert the new lenses. Seeing as my lenses alone cost $479 even with VSP insurance, I decided to at least try to reuse these frames. Plus, I love the frames! Cost Disclaimer: : I ***ALWAYS *** get all the bells and whistles for my lenses, and thats what makes them so expensive. I feel that Im going to be living in these glasses nearly all of my waking hours for one year, so I had better be happy with them. Once, years ago,, I opted for reducing the cost of my glasses by going with less expensive options in both my lenses and my frames. I was MISERABLE for an ENTIRE YEAR because the glasses were so heavy on my nose! I often had pain in my nose as a result and even got headaches once in a while (very rare for me). So, I learned my lesson: when it comes to things like my physical comfort and my sight, which allow me to function in all aspects of daily life, Im better off biting the financial bullet by getting all the bells and whistles for my glasses while finding other areas in which to cut my spending. When I say bells and whistles, I mean the following, and this might not be a complete list: 1. The lightest weight lenses possible 2. Anti-glare lens coating for driving at night (When driving at night, I usually feel like the whole world is trying to blind me by shining their headlights directly at me. I know theres no conspiracy to blind me with bright headlights, but it often *feels* that way!) 3. Transitions lenses to avoid having to carry clip-on sunglasses or having to buy and carry around prescription sunglasses. The last thing I need is ONE. MORE. THING. to keep track of! 4. No line trifocals, aka Progressive lenseshigh quality. 5. Blue light coatingIve heard it doesnt make a difference, but Ive also heard that it does, so??? I love that Dr. Tania didnt make me ask for my prescription. After she finished my exam and I paid my exam fees, she printed out my rx and gave it to me! It seemed like such a routine action her part that I thought it was my receipt for the payment of fees. It really made me do a double-take since every other optometrist Ive seen has waited until I requested it before they gave me my written prescription. Btw, they also carry gorgeous Tiffany & Co. frames, which will most likely be my next pair! Btw, the lab didnt break my iGreen frames, and the glasses!
Apr 2nd, 2024

Dr. Stevens is, by far, the best eye doc available. She is meticulous and thorough. When I leave the office, I feel as though Ive received the best care and options possible.
Apr 1st, 2024

Great experience
Apr 1st, 2024