Walmart Vision Center

I’m 50 years old. I see distance clearly and don’t need glasses for driving or TV.i made that very clear to him bit he didnt listen. I only have trouble up close. Over-the-counter +2.00 readers let me see my phone and computer perfectly. The prescription I was given looked like bifocal i asked them to change it to regular reading they did they said but not true ot was a lie it looks like a distance prescription, and that doesn’t match my vision. I asked to be rechecked and get a near/reading or computer prescription, not distance glasses.i told them”“I believe this prescription may be over-plussed for distance. I don’t have distance blur, only near.” Now think about it At 50, with good distance vision and needing +2.00 readers, that points to: Presbyopia (near focus loss) Now what is Not true distance hyperopia needing +2.00 all the time So im not being difficult — im describing a common situation. they say, “This is what the exam showed”, i replied: “I understand, but in daily life my distance is clear and I don’t function with +2.00 for distance. I only need help up close. I’m not comfortable wearing these they are making things worse an too strong an making me sick.” that prescription is written for distance (everyday wear), not for reading. The +2.00 / +1.75 sphere with astigmatism correction and no ADD on it means: It’s meant to be worn for driving, TV, walking around, etc. It is not a reading or near-only prescription. If it were for near at my age (50), it would usually show: ADD +1.75 to +2.25, or Be clearly labeled “Near” / “Reading Rx.” Mines isn’t. What they’re proposing now sadly is a (+3.00 to +3.25) would be a stronger near/reading-only prescription, which is often what someone around 50 ends up with if they want very clear close vision. What this means for me +3.00 / +3.25 = near-only readers, not distance. These would be for: Phone very close Small print Not for walking around or computer at arm’s length. I told then: +2.00 OTC readers already work well, jumping to +3.00+ will feel too strong an have serious side affects again unless im seriously hold things very close. They dont understand....an I really dont want to pay for a 3rd pair if yet again this happens...it be nice if they actually listened....it simple reading only glasses an not over plussing

I had a wonderful appointment. Staff was friendly and check in went smoothly. My appointment with Dr. Rust went great, too. He was knowledgeable, understanding, and kind. I am excited to have an updated prescription, and Dr. Rust made my appointment go as smoothly as possible. I highly recommend him as an eye doctor!

My experience with Dr. Rust was very good. I feel that he took the time to explain different aspects of my exam more so than any previous doctor ever had. The staff in the Vision Center was also great to work with!

I was a first time patient for Dr Rust. Not once did he ask about any concerns I have, changes I’ve noticed or even what brings me in. The entire exam, if you can truly call it that, was no more than 15 min. It was an extremely rushed appointment, and he was downright rude, condescending and impatient. Would I recommend him to anyone? The answer without a doubt is NO! I won’t be going back. The only redeeming part of the entire appointment was Dean. He spent time helping me choose a pair of glasses and actually made it fun. He gave me his honest opinion when asked “how do these look” and he took his time explaining the differences between lenses and frames. He was great! Thank you, Dean for your time.

On 7/20/23 I had Dr Andrew Rust of the Plover Wisconsin vision center examine my eyes. Throughout the entire exam he spoke to me condescendingly along with obtuseness. During the exam he stated there is an anomaly with my left eye and I should go to the hospital for further examination. Being far from home I asked for a referral to a facility closer to home to which he again responded by offering to send a referral to the facility he recommended. By close of business on Friday, no referrals were sent to facilities near me. Now if it was urgent enough to go straight to the hospital, wouldn't one think sending a referral is equally urgent? Being told I could have a tumor, then ignoring referral request is as unethical it is gets. I resorted to calling Walmart management at 10:00 Monday and was again told he would be sending the referrals. I'm not holding my breath. Avoid this Dr. if at all possible PS the staffing is helpful and courteous. Rust should take lessons from them