Everyone was extremely kind, patient, and pleasant to work with. The staff took the time to explain everything and answer our questions, and both the staff and doctor were very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable throughout the process. I will say that I was a little confused in the beginning about the differences between the Acuity, Performance, and Basic lens options. With our particular prescription and situation, I understand why Basic wasn't an option. Unfortunately, glasses can become extremely expensive nowadays, even when you choose a frame that stays within the amount covered by your insurance. One thing I especially appreciated was the thoroughness of the eye exam. Rather than relying solely on the machine that takes the initial measurements of the eyes, the doctor also performed the traditional testing where each eye is checked and the prescription is fine-tuned by asking which lenses look better or worse. I understand that some other locations may rely more heavily on the automated measurements without doing as much of that additional fine-tuning, so I really appreciated the extra care taken to make sure the prescription was right. Overall, my experience with the staff and doctor was very positive. Everyone was knowledgeable, kind, patient, and willing to take the time to explain things rather than making us feel rushed.
About
Located at 3705 State Rd Ste 103 in Ashtabula, OH, Shawnee Optical is an eye doctor and optical shop serving the Ashtabula 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. EyeMed, Davis Vision, Superior Vision and Spectera are among the 11 vision plans accepted. 18 doctors are listed here, including Elliot Kirstein, OD, Steven R. Kocher, OD and Seema Lengade, OD. It is open 5 days a week, with evening hours on weekdays. Walk-in visits are welcome. Call (440) 997-2020 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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3705 State Rd Ste 103
Ashtabula, OH 44004-5957
Get Directions - Phone
- (440) 997-2020
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish, Romanian, French
- 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
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Currently open — closes at 7:00 PM. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 148
Went to Dr Locy for my weekly checkup after cataract surgery. She is an excellent doctor and fabulous in explaining what is next step in detail. She’s the best. And the staff is all very friendly and attentive and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend my whole experience. One of my best experiences at an eye center.
We ordered glasses from here, we were told that we should have them back in about 2 weeks, for the first pair we waited over a month and its going on 3 weeks for the second pair. If you need or want your glasses quickly don't go here!
In December, I scheduled online vision exams for myself and my two children in nearly consecutive slots, planning for a single, efficient visit. This was essential due to limited nearby options for quality vision care and the challenges of coordinating multiple trips with work and family schedules. Last week—a month after booking online—the office called to inform me of their policy restricting services to no more than two family members per day. This restriction forces us into separate visits, adding significant logistical and financial burdens (extra travel, potential lost time from work, childcare, etc.), especially in a community where many families face low income and limited PTO/flexibility. I understand operational policies are sometimes necessary, but notifying customers of such a rule only after months have passed and right before the appointments feels unfair and poorly communicated. It overlooks the family-oriented needs of the area served and treats patients more as isolated "customers" than as families seeking essential care. The staff I spoke with were polite, but the policy itself is rigid and burdensome for working families. I've seen similar complaints about this type of limit at other optometry practices, suggesting it's not uncommon—but that doesn't make it any less frustrating when it disrupts long-planned care. Unfortunately, this experience has led me to cancel and reschedule with a competitor in Geneva, who stated they could get all three of us in at the same time. I hope management reviews this policy (or at least improves upfront disclosure during online booking) to better support community families. 2/5 stars: Deducted primarily for the policy's impact and the delayed notification.
Been a patient for over 10 years called today and no appointments til may. Told them I need contacts her reply was pretty much too bad. Never I repeat will never go back. Id put a zero if I could.
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