Tom waited on me. He has zero customer service skills. The first thing he said to me when I said who I was and what I was there for is, we are short-staffed, I will see what I can do. Also, they don’t actually have a real eye exam. They use machines only so if you need a normal exam, don’t go here. Tom was just short of rude to me when I said I came for a free exam and glasses as stated on their website. I made an appointment ahead of time and drove just short of an hour to be exactly on time. He informed me their eye exam wasn’t what I needed. I then said he could get my Rx from September to use and he insisted I need to call the previous Dr and that they only accept emailed Rxs. Due to the lack of encryption, Lens Crafters said they could only fax it. He reached out and took my phone and tried to get them to change their policy. When they wouldn’t, he gave them the fax number. He walked away to help someone else and when he returned he asked me if I got the email??? I said no you were supposed to get a fax. He walked over to the printer and said it’s not here, they didn’t send it yet. I called Lens Crafters back and they confirmed they did indeed send it. While walking away from the printer he said to me well then you can set up my fax. When I went the printer to turn it around, he said it has no telephone line. I told him that it was not the fax then and it must go somewhere else. He kept huffing and puffing and acting as is this is all my fault. I told him he was gaslighting me. At that point we both agreed he was not going to be helping me any further. A few minutes later, a nice young woman (wish I had her name) came out to the desk. I was already on the phone with the Buford location asking them if they receive faxes and if they could receive my Rx and then forward it to the Dawsonville location. During the call, while on hold, the young lady was able to login to the shared fax drive. She found my Rx and assisted me with professionalism and courtesy. Maybe she should train him in that kind of behavior. When I found out he’s the boss - I knew I was only ordering my glasses here today out of pure necessity and will NEVER return.
Stanton Optical
About
Stanton Optical is an eye doctor and optical shop in Dawsonville, Georgia, located at 166 Crossroads Blvd Ste 100. Eye exams and an optical dispensary are both on site, so you can have your eyes checked and pick out frames in one visit. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses and contact lens fitting. The practice is in network with 5 vision plans, including Superior Vision and Spectera. 11 doctors are listed here, including Michael Insler, MD, Michael Baker, OD and Krystle Kennedy, OD. It is open 7 days a week, including weekends, with evening hours on weekdays. Walk-ins are accepted. Call (469) 956-4550 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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166 Crossroads Blvd Ste 100
Ste 100
Dawsonville, GA 30534-7937
Get Directions - Phone
- (469) 956-4550
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish, Persian Farsi
- Walk-ins
- Accepted
Insurance accepted
Services offered
Services not listed are not offered at this location.
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Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 816
I’d leave this place a ten star review if I could. I came here after having a disastrous experience at America’s Best, where they broke my current (and only) pair of glasses after my eye exam and refused to do anything but poorly attempt to superglue them back together - side note, I am deemed “legally blind” without the aid of glasses or contacts. I called Stanton Optical and they immediately found my lenses in stock and told me to come by to pick out some frames and get my glasses same day. From the time I walked in, Tom went above and beyond to remedy an issue that he didn’t have to and provided the most excellent customer service. He was extremely friendly, accommodating, and provided the most efficient service. He even popped the current lenses in a temporary pair of frames so that I could see until my new glasses were ready. My glasses were perfect and ready to go in under 2 hours. I cannot thank him and the rest of the staff enough for turning a nightmare of a day into a 10/10 experience. I highly recommend Stanton Optical to anyone looking for a well-versed and reliable staff as well as same day service and a great selection of frames!
Big shout out to Heather and Julia. My last eye exam was such a horrible experience that I had waited almost 4 years to get another one. I can say that if the experience would have been like the one I had today at Stanton Optical in Dawsonville, I never would have avoided it. From Julia greeting me before my exam, to Sarah helping me with choices. This group of people as a whole are so friendly and welcoming. They really make you feel comfortable from the moment you enter the establishment. With Heather nothing was rushed and she made sure my comfort and exam were handled with the utmost care. Even something as hard as picking out your favorite frames from the 9 you have put in basket as possibles, Sarah made it a breeze. She was sweet and kind and very knowledgeable. I would give them 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ if I could.
The staff was very friendly, fast and cared about my needs. I was able to book an appointment the day of and get my glasses made in about an hour. Also I came in with no insurance and needed an eye exam. They worked with me to get the best deal and I was honestly shocked on how cheap it was. I will definitely be going back in the future!!
I have never met anyone as passionate and knowledgeable about glasses, their construction and how they should fit, as Sarah. I had already gone to three different places, but I decided to buy my glasses here mainly because of Sarah and because she truly found the perfect pair for me. She spent the better part of an hour and a half helping me find the right frame, and even adjusted a previous pair I had to make sure they fit correctly. I was seriously blown away by her passion and knowledge. You know how trying on too many frames can get overwhelming? She stayed patient and kept working with me until we found the perfect one. I was never pressured to buy anything, I really did find the perfect pair. I do wish they had a larger selection of frames, maybe more high-end options and more sunglasses, but honestly, that’s only because I don’t want to go anywhere else anymore! Great place, ask for Sarah if you really want to learn about glasses.
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