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Dr. Andrew Gutmaker
449 Colonie Center, Albany, NY 12205, United States
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Review №1

Exam was in person and personalized, and he spent the time with me that I needed, not rushed. Front end staff were attentive and helpful, and Conner always provides excellent service. No more heavy sales pitches, which I greatly appreciate. Its expensive enough, even with insurance. Hopefully Im as satisfied with my new glasses when theyre ready.

Ad
Review №2

I had to wait 30 minutes past my appointment time to be seen, but everyone was very pleasant. The updated technology was great and very effective. The doctor was very friendly and took his time to make sure I had the right contact options with several types to try (rather than just try this one type and come back).

Ju
Review №3

Great eye exam from Dr. Julian Gutmaker. He was thorough and very pleasant. I highly recommend him!I didnt get glasses from the store (yet), but they had a nice selection to pick from.

Pe
Review №4

Andrew is a great doc. I have gone to him before and he is knowledgeable and friendly and professional.As a store, I wish they had more variety for frames

Au
Review №5

The doctor was great and it was a quick exam but I was unable to get my PD without purchasing glasses in store. I’ll need to buy frames online due to pricing so not receiving that info even after spending almost 90 dollars on an exam means I won’t be returning to a LensCrafters again.

Em
Review №6

Colleen did an amazing job. So knowledgeable and friendly. Top notch customer service. I will be back for all of my eyewear and contacts needs.

Al
Review №7

The girl at the front desk who took me in to do the eye screening was INCREDIBLE! She was so sweet and thorough! What a breath of fresh air! The doctor was amazing, too! He was patient and I am extremely happy with my lenses.I made the GRAVE error of trying to go to Visionworks. After yesterdays experience, I will never go anywhere else. Thank you for the exceptional customer service!

Er
Review №8

The doctor I saw seemed uninterested and had no “bedside manner”. At one point in my eye exam he suggested that “maybe reading wasn’t my thing today” because of the difficulty I was having seeing the chart. I was there to have my prescription checked because I was having issues seeing at work especially. The next day I called back to inquire because the prescription written down was far less then what I had before and was equal in both eyes. My left eye has always been weaker since I started wearing glasses and contacts 30 years ago. When I called back he was dismissive. I now have to go elsewhere for another exam because I am confident this is wrong and I cannot afford to order contacts to confirm that. I will never recommend anyone to this office

Mi
Review №9

Thank you and doctor for efforts you have made, and are making to bring my glasses to a good end for me. Your attitude is positive, your effort apparent. Thanks so much. Thank you too, for your effort to work with me beyond this mtg.

Ka
Review №10

Everything went smooth as silk and the new glasses are everything I wanted. Great job folks!

Mi
Review №11

The optometrist fantastic. Took plenty of time to explain and teach.

Br
Review №12

A dead loss of money and time. Incompetence seems rampant:* the intake questionnaire repeatedly fails to ask its questions clearly or intelligibly;* examinations of both my spectacles and my eyes utterly failed to catch my strabismus or its correction until I raised the subject;* the optometrist failed to introduce himself;* on paying, an employee asked me to sign a statement that I had received a copy of the stores privacy policy, when I had not, and then when I asked for one, she did not know where find it.I plan to start over with a competitor.

Ki
Review №13

Timely, thorough- grabbed some sweet new glasses

Fa
Review №14

It went very well and very quickly. The place was clean and properly sanitized. All of the staff were nice and welcoming.

Ra
Review №15

A very through exam, would recommend.

Re
Review №16

Everyone I interacted with was helpful and pleasant. I was impressed with the virtual doctor visit as well!

Pa
Review №17

It was horrible will never come again. Dr did not listen to my concerns and actually said it was because I was old. I left with no glasses

Ni
Review №18

Exam was thorough and speedy. Friendly staff, many options for glasses/lenses

Do
Review №19

Best eye exam I ever had. Thorough explained everything. Extremely satisfied.

Ga
Review №20

Everyone was so courteous, helpful and professional. Would recommend Lens Crafters to all who would enjoy a highly satisfying experience.

Ki
Review №21

Very happy with my experience especially since it was my first time and i was a bit nervous!

St
Review №22

Walked in with a pair of damaged but functional glasses. Walked out with glue on lens causing me to get replacement lens. Monica the store manager was kind enough to glue my glasses together and managed to get it all over the lenses now I am struggling to get this fix due to the fact she claimed no responsibility. She said” yeah they we scratched when they came in.

Le
Review №23

Staff are great, store is clean. Quick and efficient

Ka
Review №24

Great experience from the doctor who examined my eyes to the young man who helped me choose and fit my glasses.

cl
Review №25

Very nice place, excellent selection, and beyond believable prices, was very impressed. Will definitely be returning. Very clean nd professional.

Mi
Review №26

Everything went very will at my appointment great service

Vi
Review №27

My examination with the doctor was equal parts quick and easy. He also explained thoroughly what I needed for my vision. As a first time patient, and a first time wearer of glasses, I would highly recommend Lens Crafters for your first or fiftieth time!

Ch
Review №28

Really friendly staff, great safety precautions. I will definitely return!

Am
Review №29

Technician and doctor were knowledgeable, patient, and very helpful

Re
Review №30

The gentle man doing some of the test seems to have a had a problem with operating each machine never explained the procedure clearly which may have resulted unsatisfactory test results need more training

Li
Review №31

Staff was very helpful and the process was very smooth

An
Review №32

The person conducting the eye exam would not listen when I explained I was struggling with the exam because the lenses were fogging due to COVID precautions. He kept pushing reading glasses on me when I explained multiple times they were not much of an improvement at all. He then ended by putting the scare of god into me by mentioning eye pressure (which had already been recorded as elevated in the past) could be the onset of glaucoma and ran other test. Ill be getting my eyes examined somewhere else next year.

Sa
Review №33

I felt comfortable asking questions and received the advice I needed.

er
Review №34

Very friendly staff and great doctor. Had no issues and it was a smooth process for contact lens.

Jo
Review №35

Just wow. Wait time was minimal and service was amazing! I was done in 40 minutes with an exam and frames picked out. It was pretty busy but youd never know it. Pretty sure I was helped at some point by every staff member and everyone was fantastic. They even offered to straighten out my current terribly bent frames before leaving! All this while still dealing with the pandemic? Ill never go anywhere else from here on out!

Pe
Review №36

Someone greeted me and started the check-in process as soon as I arrived.The doctor was excellent in communicating all elements of the exam and explaining the diagnosis and recommendations.

Er
Review №37

Always providing a professional and exceptional service. They are also taking all the necessary precautions for Covid-19. Thank you!

Ma
Review №38

All went well. Everything was explained to me so Im satisfied. Everyone was professional, friendly and knowledgeable.

Je
Review №39

Great customer service very friendly and knowledgeable with the upgraded technology they use they were able to detect an issue with my eyes and set me up with a specialist

Tr
Review №40

Abby was great! She really seems to know all about eye care and helped me pick out frames using my insurance. The telemedicine appt in the exam room was awesome to experience. It was an entertaining eye exam! Loved it!

Bi
Review №41

Good experience overall, could use a larger inventory for more choices of frames.

Jo
Review №42

Everyone was very knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to speak with. I was amazed by the teledoc technology! The only room for improvement I would suggest would be punctuality of appointments. I would give 5 stars however I was not seen until over 1/2 hour past time of my appointment. Otherwise the service and selection of frames were great!

Mi
Review №43

All was good. Everyone was nice and pleasant.

Ki
Review №44

I loved the virtual appointment very quick and easy. Tech was very nice and helpful throughout whole process and explaining it as well

Mi
Review №45

Appointment was delayed by 30 minutes. I found staff rude and dismissive.

Th
Review №46

The staff at the Colonie Center store was professional, thorough, polite and - Covid-19-wise - safe.Thanks very much! -Tom

Oy
Review №47

I arrived early to my appointment with required the printed sheet of information so I was able to choose my lenses before following a staff member to examine my eyes. I returned to the waiting room but it wasnt long until the Doctor pronounced my name properly and directed me into his office. He was polite, informative and helpful. I was able to use the new retina photograph and I was impressed. I also found the person who checked me out to be friendly and honest. Will definitely return.

Sh
Review №48

Personnel was helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. My appointment was a half hour behind schedule.

St
Review №49

I was first appointment 10am, store just opened. Welcome reception was super pleasant and organized. Store Manager greeted me as a returning client. Doctor then saw me next, everything extremely timely. Being the first customer of the day, Wow everything went very smoothly. Out to pick out my new frames, I was happily assisted and had my new frames selected, sized, ordered, and paid for in a very courteous manner.Thank you again to the entire team. What a great experience.

Pa
Review №50

Fast and easy. Felt comfortable the entire time.

No
Review №51

Quick, clean,safe! As good as it gets!

ma
Review №52

Everything was great

Gi
Review №53

Excellent service very professional

Le
Review №54

All who helped me were excellent!

Ja
Review №55

Very knowledgeable doctor and staff

Ka
Review №56

She took the time to find the right contacts for me. I tried there different styles and finally found one that doesnt feel like I have a hair in my eye.

Fr
Review №57

The staff was wonderful

Sh
Review №58

Great staff!!!!!!!

CH
Review №59

I had a great experience, from checking in to picking out the glasses, to checking out. Aliesia and Connor were amazing

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:449 Colonie Center, Albany, NY 12205, United States
  • Site:https://local.lenscrafters.com/eyedoctors/ny/albany/449-colonie-center.html?cid=yext_odLCOD0536-210001090&y_source=1_MjQwNTMxMi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 518-437-0287
Categories
  • Eye care center
  • Optometrist
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–6pm
  • Tuesday:11am–6pm
  • Wednesday:11am–6pm
  • Thursday:11am–4pm
  • Friday:11am–6pm
  • Saturday:11am–6pm
  • Sunday:11am–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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