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Review by Cathryn Buchanan

This store has an incredibly unique selection of specialty frames from all over the world. I paid for one pair and got another for free! This small independently owned store in the middle of historic Monroe has incredible customer service. Richard, the Optometrist, was so helpful with information and in getting in my glasses as quickly as possible. Everyone in the store was so helpful and so friendly. I highly recommend this store!

Review by Sopheak Lun

Kathy Moore and Jesse Chambers are right! I also met the problems they mentioned. They totally lied about the insurance coverages. Lied about the cheapest option to get the glasses and the frame for $1. Finally, they end up charged me for the full price which is cover by the insurance for $355 ( bi-focal & anti reflection). They told me that the full price was $485 - $130 (insurance covered), so I ended up pay $355. We believed them and agreed to pay coz we was in a rush for a trip, plus the service was so nice n friendly (actually, they just wanna get yr money out from the pocket). The next day, my neighbor told me that I was charged too much from them, so, we decided to check at another 2 clinics with the same options. At the others places, they don’t accept my insurance but I’ll pay only $295. Was so mad to get cheated from a professional specialist that I used to admire! They should have been honest with the clients! After reading the reviews, I know i’m not the only one who got cheated from them. Be careful! U’ll get hurt when u know s.o u trust cheated on u. Avoid this place!

Review by Kathy Moore

Totally lied to me about my insurance coverage! Full coverage for exam and I have 80% coverage on hardware and lenses. They told me I have full coverage when they made the appointment. And no hardware coverage when ready to charge me. When I declined to spend $250 for computer lenses and $450 for bifocal lenses, as I have a dog needing surgery the following week, LDO Ahrens got very indignant with me "What! Your dog is more important than your eyes!? Since my dog is my child and I can see, Absolutely!! My kid is more important! After finding a cataract in my right eye then telling me my insurance is a real pain to process to wait five years when my Medicare kicks in! BEWARE!!!

Review by Fiona Fammikorn

This is the only place I trust with my eyesight! Richard and his staff are simply amazing and I know I am in good hands whenever I come in. Excellent customer service and love the vibe of the office.

Review by jesse Chambers

Very nice people but absolutely upcharged me. Lied to us about cheaper options for glasses and sunglasses,I then called my insurance company and they filed a complaint and told me to go back and get a refund and go elsewhere with my business. Also charged me full retail for glasses that were covered under my insurance. They were nice but definitely shady business practices.

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About Monroe, Washington

Monroe is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located at the confluence of the Skykomish, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie rivers near the Cascade foothills, about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Seattle. Monroe's population was 19,699 as of the 2020 census. Monroe was originally founded in 1864 as the town of Park Place, located at the river confluence among several existing settlements in the Tualco Valley. The townsite was previously a trading post used by the indigenous Skykomish people. Park Place was renamed to Monroe in 1890 to honor U.S. President James Monroe, and was moved northeast to be near the tracks of the Great Northern Railway, which was constructed in 1892. Monroe was incorporated in 1902 and was selected as the home of a major condensed milk plant and the state reformatory. Monroe became a suburban bedroom community in the late 20th century, serving commuters to Everett, Seattle, and the Eastside. It is home to the Monroe Correctional Complex, which absorbed ... Read More

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