As an IU employee, I am embarrassed by the service at Atwater Eye Care Center. I spent 45 minutes here and left with absolutely no information. I came in specifically looking for Maui Jim or titanium frames. I was told they have no inventory list and no way to sort frames by material or price. I was literally told I would have to look at every single frame manually to find a price. The staff was incredibly unprofessional and untrained. The first girl I spoke to said she doesn't know much about frames and she'll ask someone with knowledge to assist me and went to the back and I overheard her refer to me as ‘an older guy outside who needs help.’ Then comes out a young man who knew nothing about the products. For every simple question I asked (like price breakups for Zeiss lenses vs. coatings under my IU insurance), he disappeared into the back for 5–10 minutes every time. After nearly an hour of this, the only 'answer' I got was a vague guess of $250 with frames or $150 without. This is useless information when frames range from $100 to $500, especially when specifically asking for titanium. Not going back for my glasses, obviously!
Atwater Eye Care Center
About
Located at 744 E 3rd Street in Bloomington, IN, Atwater Eye Care Center is an eye doctor and optical shop serving the Bloomington area. The practice offers both eye exams and eyewear, which means prescriptions can be filled without a second trip. Listed services include comprehensive eye exam, glasses & frames, contact lenses and contact lens fitting. VSP, Davis Vision, Superior Vision and Spectera are among the 6 vision plans accepted. 44 doctors are listed here, including Anna Tichenor, OD, Gillian Uldrich, OD and Brent Hume, OD. The optical carries 36 frame brands. It is open 6 days a week, including Saturdays, with evening hours on weekdays. Walk-in visits are welcome. Call (812) 855-8436 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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744 E 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-3603
Get Directions - Phone
- (812) 855-8436
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Walk-ins
- Accepted
Insurance accepted
Services offered
Services not listed are not offered at this location.
Frame brands carried
Brands on the floor as of the practice's last update. Stock varies — call for a specific model.
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Hours
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Currently open — closes at 5:00 PM. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 516
My experience was awesome both times I went to Atwater. First time was getting through an extensive routine visit where I felt heard and cared for. Second time was to go back and get a new pair of glasses, when I ended up getting two pairs for the price of one! I am grateful for the staff and students who made my experience great!
As I have had for over twenty years, I received a very thorough eye exam and contact lens fitting. It took 90 minutes. Remember that you will have a third year student exam, and then followup with a supervising faculty optometrist. I received information about my current eye health, and what to expect as I aged. Well worth my time.
I have been going to Atwater Eye Care since 2019, and I generally have had a good experience. While they are thorough, they really don't seem to care if you are there for 90+ minutes each time you go. I went for my appointment in November, and they gave me a trial lens for weekly lenses. After the week, I ordered the lenses. It has taken almost 2 months for the lenses to come in, and I have asked for a new trial lens since I am wearing the same weekly lens that is now almost 2 months old. I have called and left messages, and I received no response from them. I called again, and was informed that my lenses were there. Really? To act like you "care" about peoples eyes and obsess about contact lenses to then letting the patient sit in the same weekly lens for almost 2 months really goes to show they don't "care" about your eye health. They want your money and they want to use you for their students to check your eyes for 90+ minutes. Go somewhere else.
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