Can't say enough good things about the people and the quality of the glasses ! so good ! My previous eye dr & glasses were very expensive. After getting my Stanton Optical glasses they are soo much clearer than my other glasses yet the prescription didn't change from before ! I did NOT get any of the add ons for the Stanton glasses, just the basic - but I can SEE so MUCH better ! So I put off new glasses for 2 Years & what I really needed was just to go to a different eye dr ! So glad I tried Stanton Optical everyone there was super knowledgeable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ! my appointment was 2pm Saturday 05/23/2026 & I ordered progressives. They arrived as planned & are are perfect !
About
Stanton Optical serves patients in Waterloo and the surrounding part of Iowa from its office at 1523-1525 E. San Marnan Dr. Both exams and glasses are handled here — exam rooms and an optical shop share the same address. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses, contact lens fitting and sports & safety eyewear. Insurance accepted includes Davis Vision, Superior Vision and Spectera (6 plans in total). Care is provided by Jonathan Ellis, MD. It is open 7 days a week, including weekends, with evening hours on weekdays. You can walk in without an appointment. Call (561) 720-6423 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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1523-1525 E. San Marnan Dr
Waterloo, IA 50702-4300
Get Directions - Phone
- (561) 720-6423
- Languages spoken
- English
- 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/Chicago. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 97
Scarlett was fantastic! She’s knowledgeable, personable, and a true pleasure to work with. It was my first exam in a good while, and my prescription had changed: Scarlett explained my options, along with the “What” and “Why” of the process, every step of the way. Finding someone with her gifts of knowledge and understanding about not only her profession, but perhaps more importantly, what her patient/client needs as an individual, seems increasingly rare; she’s a refreshing return to competence and congeniality. I absolutely recommend Stanton, and Scarlett. A+++
I really appreciated the opportunity to make a last minute appt on a Friday night on their website and got in for a next day Saturday appointment! Latoya and Jessica welcomed me with big smiles and were great getting my eye exam completed. Jessica helped me select 2 stylish frames that I love! I would recommend!
I had appointment yesterday and was helped by Scarlett! Let me just says she’s amazing! Super easy going and great at communicating! While I was in the store another customer was unhappy and Scarlett did amazing at handling the situation as well as keeping me informed of how long I’d have to wait! 10/10 I’d go again she was awsome!
Avoid this place if you value honest pricing and reliable service. They were completely untruthful about their pricing, tacking on an extra $110 over what was quoted. To make matters worse, they claimed they had my lenses in stock—the sole reason I went in—but it's been over a week now and my glasses still aren't ready. Completely unprofessional experience, and I won't be returning.
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