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Premier Eye Care

3861 W Ashley Cir Unit 120, Ste 120, Charleston, SC 29414-9264

About

Located at 3861 W Ashley Cir Unit 120 in Charleston, SC, Premier Eye Care is an eye doctor and optical shop serving the Charleston area. The practice offers both eye exams and eyewear, which means prescriptions can be filled without a second trip. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses, contact lens fitting and sports & safety eyewear. VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision and Superior Vision are among the 12 vision plans accepted. Doctors at this practice include Michael Criswell, OD and Catherine E. Kister, 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 (843) 849-2717 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optical · Optometrist
Address
3861 W Ashley Cir Unit 120
Ste 120
Charleston, SC 29414-9264
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Phone
(843) 849-2717
Languages spoken
English, Italian
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ VSP Vision Care ✓ EyeMed ✓ Davis Vision ✓ Superior Vision ✓ Spectera / UnitedHealthcare ✓ Aetna Vision ✓ Cigna Vision ✓ Humana Vision ✓ Humana Vision PLUS ✓ Humana Focus / Optimum / Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Supplement
Self-reported by the practice. These details have not been confirmed yet. Vision plans and medical plans are billed differently — call ahead to confirm which side of your coverage applies to your visit.

Services offered

✓ Comprehensive eye exam
✓ Glasses & frames
✓ Contact lens fitting
✓ Sports & safety eyewear

Services not listed are not offered at this location.

Frame brands carried

Airlock Anne Klein AVIO bebe Calvin Klein Canada Goose Cole Haan Columbia Converse Cutler and Gross DKNY Donna Karan Dragon Draper James Ferragamo Flexon Genesis JOE Joseph Abboud Karl Lagerfeld Kendra Scott Lacoste Lenton & Rusby Linda Farrow Longchamp Marchon McAllister Nautica Nike Vision Nine West Otis & Piper Paul Smith Pure Spyder ZEISS

Brands on the floor as of the practice's last update. Stock varies — call for a specific model.

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Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.

Doctors at this practice

MC
Michael Criswell, OD
Optometrist
Male Speaks English, Italian
Licence 1418 (SC)
CE
Catherine E. Kister, OD
Female
Licence 1417 (SC)

Reviews on Google 22

4.2
Based on 22 Google reviews
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Bruce E Kaiser
Bruce E Kaiser 5 months ago

I don’t usually leave reviews for eye centers, but I felt it was important to share my experience this time. I chose this location because it was included in my vision plan and scheduled an eye exam along with a contact lens fitting. It has now been over two months, and I’m still waiting for my contacts. The first pair of glasses I received was incorrect and had to be sent back. The second pair was also wrong. I finally received a pair that was usable, but even then, they were just okay. I’ve worn glasses my entire life, and I’ve never experienced delays like this. At chain optical centers, I typically receive my glasses within a week—not two months. The pricing here is high, and the customer service hasn’t been the friendliest. As for my contacts, the pair I did receive tore quickly, and now I’m waiting weeks again for replacements. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this eye center. Dr. Criswell, Thank you for taking the time to respond. I read your message, but your explanation does not reflect my experience as a patient. My review was based on the delays, repeated issues, and overall customer service I encountered throughout the process. While I understand you may see things differently from your side, the experience from mine was frustrating and far from smooth. I stand by my review, as it accurately reflects what I went through. Regards, Bruce Kaiser

Ashley H
Ashley H 2 years ago

Rude and patronizing staff. Every time I'm in there, I notice older people are treated with much more friendliness, but me asking for a note for work warranted attitude from the doctor for whatever reason-sorry my boss requires one, I guess? And that you had to type 10 whole entire words? I could've had an attitude when I ordered contacts and wasn't informed for 3 weeks the reason they weren't arriving is because they were out of stock and no one had bothered to inform me until *I* called, but I didn't. Wanted to avoid chain vision places, but it looks like that's where I'll be going. Edit: I was never informed that I needed a follow up for the SAME EXACT PRESCRIPTION I had already had before! All it was, was a brand change! I stopped in because I hadn't received my contacts for weeks, talked to the receptionist, and SHE was the one who pulled the doctor out to write a note, not me. The patronizing attitude is clear even in his response! Don't waste your money. I got contacts for cheaper and without the runaround request for multiple appointments these people require. Edit: LMAO they claimed I missed my appointment last year when I just got a notification for it today 🤣 these goons set my appointment for A YEAR in advance, by accident I imagine, and then claim I no-showed for my follow-up appointment when it was supposed to be for April 2023, not April 2024. Get real.

Michele Bouie
Michele Bouie a year ago

I visited because they are a premium provider through my eye plan. Staff is very nice and friendly. They have a nice frame selection and staff is very helpful explaining different lens options. I did return after picking up my eyeglasses to have them tightened and somehow my lenses were damaged beyond any repair. So I had to wait for new lenses to arrive during the Memorial Day holiday. They do text you with updates and once my replacement lenses arrived, I had them adjusted and have been most happy with them.

Jess H
Jess H a year ago

The doctor here is kind, accommodating, and understanding. The inside of the store is very calming and beautiful. Highly recommend for all your eye care needs. I will definitely be going back. Edit/Update: I had a question regarding my visit and needed information. I called in and the staff was very helpful and got what I needed right away.

Kaybug
Kaybug 11 months ago

Made my appointment online and they confirmed it the next day. Just finished up here and I’m highly satisfied with their quickness and hospitality. The inside is so cozy and the atmosphere here is so calming. Cute dog too!

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