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Stanton Optical

1523-1525 E. San Marnan Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702-4300

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
1523-1525 E. San Marnan Dr
Waterloo, IA 50702-4300
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Phone
(561) 720-6423
Languages spoken
English
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ Davis Vision ✓ Superior Vision ✓ Spectera / UnitedHealthcare ✓ Superior Select ✓ Superior Select Midwest ✓ Superior Select Southwest
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

This is a clinical practice with no retail optical. Your prescription can be filled at any optical shop — see shops in Waterloo.

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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

JE
Jonathan Ellis, MD
Ophthalmology
Male Speaks English
Licence MD-45308 (IA)

Reviews on Google 97

4.1
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Melanie Harrison
Melanie Harrison 3 months ago

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 !

Tom Garman
Tom Garman a month ago

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+++

Kerry Dobrusin
Kerry Dobrusin 2 months ago

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!

Izabella
Izabella 3 months ago

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!

Damir Dzanic
Damir Dzanic 2 months ago

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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