Best Optometrists near me in Waltham, MA
18 Optometrists near me in Waltham, MA – map location, contacts, real reviews, rating. Eye examinations, a wide selection of lenses and eyeglass frames from the world's leading manufacturers.
Optometrist
BJ’s Wholesale Club, 66 Seyon St, Waltham, MA 02453
+1 781-891-0136
Optometrist
71 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
+1 781-487-7373
Optometrist
Department of Ophthalmology, 9 Hope Avenue, West Wing, Waltham, MA 02453
+1 617-355-6401
Who is an optometrist and what does he or she do?
Optometry is a branch of ophthalmology that specializes in methods of correcting vision using optometric aids. An optometrist is a specialist who determines the degree of vision impairment and prescribes corrective aids such as glasses and contact lenses.
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
What is the difference between the profession of an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? An optometrist only provides initial diagnosis and can only treat refractive errors with conservative methods.
What does an optometrist do?
Functionality: eye examinations, selection of types of vision correction (glasses, lenses), recommendations on eyeglass lens designs and contact lens materials, and advanced medical services. Include: eye examinations, selection of types of vision correction (glasses, lenses), recommendations on eyeglass lens designs and contact lens materials, and advanced medical services.
Why do eyeglasses cost so much?
Eyeglasses are a complex optical device that is manufactured with high-precision equipment. Often expensive materials are used for the glasses. All of this explains why eyeglasses can be expensive.
What should you do before buying glasses?
Let's look at what to look for when buying eyeglasses. The first is, of course, quality. The second is the choice of lenses of glasses. Here we focus attention on the material: they can be either glass or plastic. The third is the choice of frames.
What's the difference between expensive glasses and cheap glasses for vision?
The quality and accordingly the price of the lens depends on the presence of coatings on the lenses. The higher the price, the more coatings on the lens. Coatings make our vision more comfortable. Lens manufacturers do not stand still and improve the quality of lenses.
How do I know which glasses fit my face?
It's best if the width of the frame is equal to or slightly larger than the widest part of your face. The upper line of the frames should coincide with the line of eyebrows. Smooth shapes of glasses will emphasize rounded curves of the face. To emphasize high cheekbones choose the "butterfly" or "cat-eye" glasses.
Where can I see better with glasses or contact lenses?
With lenses, you can see better, so it turns out that extra obstacles don't distort the image. Lenses don't shed dust, don't catch glare from the sun and don't distort peripheral vision-no matter where we look, the image stays sharp.
Top Reviews
Erik | Rating: 1 | Michael K. Edelstein, OD
I had an appointment today, 07/08/2022 @ 3pm in Waltham on Moody st at Michael Edelstein’s office. Long story short, instead of owning up to his mistake he said that my headaches from last year were not due to my prescription increase (which is what his office had told me, that new prescriptions sometimes cause headaches). He proceeded to kick me out of his office, because I asked why does my prescription need to decrease in one eye and increase in another when I read 20/20 perfectly fine with my current eyeglass. I have been wearing eyeglasses since I was 12 years old. In the past 16 years, prior to entering this office my prescription had not changed much. The past two years I have been coming to this office my prescription has increased 200%. Last years visit resulted in an increased eye prescription which rendered 3 eyeglasses I had bought the previous year unusable (cost over $1200). Whats my point in all this? That anyone who wears eyeglasses can always have better vision, but if they have 20/20 vision with their current prescription, why would you jack up the prescription? I think Michael has lost his ways of being a medical professional and is just consumed with the idea of business. I would definitely not recommend anyone going here unless if you’re willing to constantly throw away your eyeglasses year after year.
Mahmoud Gaballa | Rating: 1 | Paris Eyecare
Don’t go there. I just wanted a prescription for eye glasses and contacts and asked them not to do any thing that’s not covered by my insurance. I mentioned this at least 5 times to multiple people including the doctor. They still did unnecessary stuff that is not covered by insurance and charged me for it. Blindsided to say the least. Don’t go there.
Heikki Topi | Rating: 5 | Michael K. Edelstein, OD
My experience with Dr. Edelstein has always been excellent. His medical work is thorough and systematic, and as a person he is friendly, shows empathy and is interested in his patients as human beings. His staff is very helpful and considerate. I strongly recommend Dr. Edelstein!
Andrew Horowitz | Rating: 2 | Costco Vision Center
Costco optical is usually great, the manager/ main guy on the weekends in Waltham for whatever is one of the most miserable, rude people I have ever encountered. Avoid going on the weekends if you don’t want to deal with an excruciatingly paintful customer experience, although he may work in the week too. What a shame, he literally brings down the entire Costco experience singe handedly.
Keith Burns | Rating: 5 | Costco Vision Center
Really really great service. The vision dept technicians are true professionals. My 2-year-old twisted my frames to the point where my glasses couldn't be worn. I went in to see if perhaps they could salvage them, they could not, however they quickly gave me a suggestion. Instead of ordering some new ones and waiting why not put the lenses which weren't harmed into the same frame which they still had in stock even though I purchased the originals almost two years ago. A quick 5 or 10 minutes later I was on my way home...what a wonderful experience! Their prices are great in the vision center and the quality is superb. I give them 12 Stars a Haley's comet and a couple of Jupiter's moons