Stanton Optical

I needed same-day glasses outside my state of residence, and I’m so glad I found Stanton. $79 for an exam including two pairs of glasses ready in 30 minutes is incredible.
The eye exam was just as professional and even more thorough than most optometrists I’ve visited at much ”fancier “ clinics. Very personable staff and a great experience overall.

Really great Ladies working.
I made My appointment in the evening at night,,scheduled to go in the very next day less than 24 hours with Me choosing what's available on the calendars' days & the times as well.Wow that was a breeze One of the Girls ,well Both actually went out of Their way to search for liked ideas,
in glasses,that I selected
.They were both Patient with Me .All attention on Me
I felt like a Welcomed Patient.Now the Wait 7 to 10 days.I am New to this place⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The girls working were short staffed. One hadn’t had lunch and one really needed to use the restroom. They were so polite and kind even in the middle of the crazy that they were working with. They truly deserve a raise because the service was still amazing because of THEM.

Stanton really needs to make sure that they have staffing or have a manager come in when there aren’t enough employees. Employees deserve a good environment to work in, where they can get lunch breaks and rest room breaks.

I’m only giving 5 stars because of the wonderful ladies working. Do better at taking care of your employees.

I had the greatest experience here! Kristin helped me so much. From the moment I walked in she treated me so warmly and helped me find the right fit for glasses and contacts. I get anxious so easily and she made me feel right at home.

I was able to schedule my appointment online, and was able to get in within 2 days instead of the one to two months for other eye centers. Owen was excellent in allowing me to take my time looking at frames, but also checking back with me. He explained every step along the way, showed me how to put my contacts in and take them out and was sure to ask if I had any questions, and was patient with me. Stanton has a large selection of frames, from basic to designer. I got out of there with glasses with progressive lenses and lots of extras, as well as 6 mos of contacts for less than $600! I would recommend Stanton to others.

I have an astigmatism that keeps getting worse, initially i wasn't able to get the contact lenses I wanted, nor afford them. The guys helped make it work for me prescription wise and financially wise. Then I lost my right lens the day I got them, no issue! They gave me another replacement until my order comes in. Great place, better people.

Scheduled an appointment same day and was helped by Matt! I got a contact+lens eye exam ($90 without insurance) and also ordered frames and contacts through Stanton. Overall, perfect visit. Here are some details:

Let's talk service,
Matt was very helpful, professional, and friendly. He spoke in detail about their processes, was upfront about costs, and I never felt like I was being hounded for sales. I asked questions, and he answered each one honestly. I don't remember the name of the second associate, however he was also very polite and professional. Great people!

Now, about prices!
As mentioned before I paid about $90 for a contact and eyeglass exam, and I don't have eye insurance. I felt this was fair, however you may find a better price elsewhere if you really look.
Prices for contacts were about what I pay online, about $60 per eye for a 6-month supply. The frames range from about $45-$200 depending on the style and brand. They have a LOT of options, and prices were also fair! I bought a Maxim brand that originally cost $109, however they had a deal for half off frames. So it really only cost about $55.
All in all, you only pay for what you ask for. Just be upfront about what you need, and if you have Matt I'm sure he'll assist as he did for me. I'd like to reiterate that they never pushed for services or sales, and Matt actually outlined costs as we went to adhere to my budget. Nice job, Matt.

I also want to mention that they provide many warranties for frames and contacts, included in base cost. Just a bit of breathing room for anyone who worries about it.

This was my experience on Tuesday, 1/19/21. They may have different deals, promos, specials, and associates when you go in so I recommend asking what they have offered at the time of visit!

I had not purchased new glasses in quite some time. I was pleasantly surprised with Stanton. The doctor who did my eye exam was wonderful and professional. He listened to all my concerns and addressed them properly. The amazing girl who did my eyeglass fitting helped me pick out the most flattering frames. She really took the time to find out what I was looking for. Thank you so much Laura! When my glassses came in they were exactly what I was looking for. I get so many compliments on them. And they were super fast! It only took a week to get them. Overall I would highly recommend getting new glasses here. Ask for Laura, she’s the best!!!

I had a great experience at Stanton. The selection was great, the staff was helpful and friendly. I picked out my glasses, I was fitted quickly and cash payment went smoothly. My glasses were ready when I returned later that day. There was a small problem with the lens that was addressed promptly. Thank you!

I about as blind as a bat and when I broke my glasses while on a trip during Memorial weekend I know I was in trouble! But luckily Stanton Optical in Peoria was opened on Memorial Day and saved me! I needed a new pair of glasses that day and they had closed their one-day lab in February but luckily one of the managers Eric, who knows how to hand grind lens, was there and come in for the rescue! If it weren't for him I would have had to wait another day to go to another glasses store to get a pair of glasses or gone 2 weeks waiting for a pair of glasses to come in but I only have to wait for 15 MINUTES! AMAZING! One of the other managers Darlene was there too to help me pick a pair of glasses and go over my opinions. She was so friendly and upbeat and kind! She made everything feel fun and made me excited and be there and to come back! If I could give their place more stars I definitely would! They have a great staff and I can't wait to go back again, but hopefully it would be to soon!

pro-
I took advantage of the exam and 2 pair of glasses for $59. I really just need glasses for driving. Loved the virtual exam, let me shop at my leisure. Owen was super nice, patient and knowledgeable. I have plastic frames, so pick up was easy. Just Grab and go, I appreciate the simplicity.
Con-
There are not a-lot of frames to choose from for the $59 special.

**Update** I went into the store myself this time and was helped by a very courteous employee named Darlene. I found out one of my pairs of glasses had indeed arrived and I walked out wearing them. So happy because I'm now not in pain from something I have to wear. Also all problems were addressed and rectified beyond my expectations. So now, I give five stars for how this has been handled so professionally.

As of now (two stars given), the service I have received is not what I expected. I have always gone through Stanton specifically for frames and lenses. Never had an issue, until this time. I have been waiting over a month with a pair of glasses that hurt me and are not the right prescription, to receive the two pairs I purchased to replace my bad ones. First, they put my prescription into someone else's file, so my order was never sent out. Then when I ask why I haven't had a call they are ready, they find my lost prescription and tell me it will be at least another two weeks (10 business days) before they will be ready. I wait. The time comes for them to be ready again and I still haven't received a call, so I call them again. Only to be told that they put the wrong lenses in my glasses and I now have to wait another two weeks. I am very upset and feel like this is not how customers should be treated when spending their own money. This is not covered by insurance I am paying it all out of pocket. And I felt as if the staff I have talked to would just rather I ignored the fact that they keep not doing their job properly. Very disappointed...

Excellent experience with very knowledgeable and experienced representatives. The last optical business I went to for two pair of glasses cost over $1,000 and Stanton's was way less than that. I will continue going to Stanton's Optical forever.

My appt was a great experience. It takes me a long time to pick out new frames and Owen was so patient and gave me very helpful feedback on making a decision.

Stanton was the best. I was regretting getting new glasses because of the rotten experience I had at Bard E.P..Manny helped every step of the way and was very, very helpful and professional. I will recommend Stanton to anyone who asks me. It was a very pleasant experience. They have a new customer for life. They also have great deals.

I saw Stanton's two pair for $20 commercial & decided to give them a try. This is a top notch optical center. Dr. Weaver gave me one of the best eye exams I have ever had. It was personalized to MY needs;not just routine. The staff was very helpful in helping me pick out my new glasses & even mailed them to me (I live an hour away). I have tried Walmart,America's Best, Eye Mart Express, etc. & can truly say this is my new optical center. I did choose to upgrade my frames but there most certainly were $20 frames to choose from & no pressure to upgrade. I paid $79.00 for two pair with exam & tinting on the drivng glasses. I will be back. Thank you Stanton Optical!!

I had a typical case of my dog ate my glasses and I was in dire need of something, hopefully fast. Ive purchased about two dozen glasses in my time and this place was pretty good. Of course you always need an eye exam before you do anything with glasses, but that didn't stop them from getting me in that same day (which was also a Saturday, after lunch even). These people got me into an eye exam (with pupil dialation), gave me some space to let me pick out my glasses (buy one complete set, get another complete set free) without harassing me or hurrying my buying decision, and got at least one of my pairs of glasses back to me that same day! Now I did purchase wire frames and the glasses I got were just clear polycarb lenses, but still I was a bit impressed. I don't know what to say about the durability of the eyeglasses, from my experience most places cover or correct any imperfections within the first little while but their service was amazing. The optometrist was also very good. I am a very stubborn person when it comes to following even the simplest directions and he worked with me patiently to make sure my prescription was perfect (and it was).

My one and only gripe is the length of time it will take me to get my transition pair of glasses. Its a two week wait and I hate waiting. But I have always been told that great things come to those who wait so I am hoping for the best.

The staff was friendly and very helpful. They listened to all of our concerns and addressed them. The advertising for the sale doesn’t mention the cost for the lenses themselves but I am overall very happy with my experience. The optometrist answered every question I had thoroughly and made sure I understood every detail before leaving. Definitely a great experience!

I've been there several times now and had super experiences with quality, professionalism, and fit. I've gotten both single vision and no-line trifocals and the quality is great. They do some of the best exams I've ever had and I have eye problems and have gone to a lot of specialists also. You won't beat Stanton Optical in price or quality!

I went to the store to see if they could repair my daughter's glasses. It was about 30 minutes before the store closed and Kristy the manager understood my frustration and said she would have them fixed (mind you I did not purchase the glasses from this particular store). She had Kelsey the optician fix them for me and they were ready within 15 minutes. I appreciate their help and I'm thankful that they were able to help me so quickly without an appointment.