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Optical shop Eye doctor ● Closed now Details not recently confirmed Exams & optical on site

Specs of Madison

8521 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758

About

Located at 8521 Hwy 72 W in Madison, AL, Specs of Madison is an eye doctor and optical shop serving the Madison 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 Aetna Vision are among the 10 vision plans accepted. Doctors at this practice include Barry Basden, OD, Benjamin Kachelman, OD, Kathryn Thigpen, OD and M Chad Brewer, OD. The optical carries 36 frame brands. It is open 5 days a week. Walk-in visits are welcome. Call (256) 461-8800 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optical · Optometrist
Address
8521 Hwy 72 W
Madison, AL 35758
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Phone
(256) 461-8800
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ VSP Vision Care ✓ EyeMed ✓ Davis Vision ✓ 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 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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

Doctors at this practice

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Barry Basden, OD
Male Speaks English
Licence S-722-TA-009 NPI 1235105677
BK
Benjamin Kachelman, OD
Male Speaks English, Spanish
Licence S-B42-TA-728 NPI 1255442281
KT
Kathryn Thigpen, OD
Female Speaks English
Licence S-A55-TA-639 NPI 1316994759
MC
M Chad Brewer, OD
Male Speaks English
Licence S-A64-TA-625 NPI 1508973264

Reviews on Google 92

3.1
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Sylvia Chu
Sylvia Chu 2 months ago

We had a wonderful experience with Ms. Brittany today! She went above and beyond to help us locate my son’s contact lens prescription and made sure we were able to get the correct contact lenses before our upcoming vacation. She was incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. Her professionalism and willingness to help made everything so easy and stress free. Thank you Ms. Brittany! for your outstanding customer service. We truly appreciate your kindness and dedication.

demetrius holden
demetrius holden 3 months ago

They are so unorganized and suck bad! I went in months prior and ordered contacts and attempted to order glasses but i was told that they were busy and that they would hold them for me. I called and called and i could tell two people had lied about my contacts being ordered that day (Tuesday) i stopped by Friday to see the status and purchase the glasses that were “on hold” for me and of course the glasses were sold oh and when i called Tuesday they offered me a prescription that was close to mine but not what i needed like what!? Make this make sense they are a total waste of time , When i came in Friday they said they just put my contacts order in when i called Tuesday mind you i came in in April it is June and i wanted contacts for my special occasion ugh im upset and don’t trust them

Rayna Avery
Rayna Avery 6 months ago

Madison Specs has a friendly staff; however, I waited 40 minutes for my contact fitting, only to be told that my prescription was not there. Other reviews illustrate waiting too long. I will not be going here again.

Matt Clark
Matt Clark 8 months ago

The Dr was fine, and the experience was fine for the most part. The tech that helped was great. But the receptionists really make the experience lack luster. I've visited several times, and they just aren't attentive to guests. They hold their own conversations and do not seem to care about people who walk through the front door. A little care goes a long way. Everything else was great.

J (J)
J (J) a year ago

Didn't ask me before blowing in my eyes after telling them I did the glaucoma test prior and didn't want to do it. Waited an hour to see the doc AFTER having already seen the prep staff. Doctor had no sense of humor or human interaction besides just getting her check$ for Making it not so easy to make my eye sight better. Then left me in the room because I wasn't allowed to leave without someone walking me out and peer pressuring me on there frames 3 times in 1 visit with Assumptive sales tactics. Room I had to wait in was golf themed? This place seems very money money and not so much human compassion like some cheap glass places surprisingly. Tossed out like trash once they realized I didn't want there frames. Edit, an hour before 9pm someone butthurt made sure to drop a professional response to make sure to tell me off instead of addressing the issue AND with all the other 1 stars keeping this place 3.4 Star I can't imagine many people come back and that's why y'all have to push so hard for the frames.

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