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Blink Optometry
Categories: Health and Medical Optometrists Shopping Eyewear & Opticians Optometrists, Eyewear & Opticians [Edit]
130 Davie StVancouver, BC V6Z 2V4
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
(604) 669-7997
- Hours:
Mon, Wed-Fri 10 am - 7 pm
Tue 12 pm - 9 pm
Sat 9 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
3 reviews for Blink Optometry
3 reviews in English
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Review from Meana k.
3/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
I am one of those lucky rare people who doesn't wear glasses or contacts and has 20/20 vision. However, like everyone, I'm unlucky enough to feel my eyes straining more with age. I decided to go to Blink for a full eye exam including pupil dilation. Total cost for the exam, roughly about $130.
My experience was entirely pleasant from my initial phone call where I confided to the receptionist I've never had the pupil dilation drops, to when I stepped in through the doors. The place is open and inviting, colorful and bright, and is a very balanced blend of retail and doctor's office. While they clearly sell frames and sunglasses as well as contact solutions, the way the store display is set up, you do not feel at all that there is any marketing or promotion being shoved down your throat.
The waiting area was simple and I was given a quick form to fill out about my history and concerns. The doctor was young and dressed nicely but not very "doctorly", whatever that means. Actually, I quite liked his outfit. He told me I could call him Brandon, if I like. He was super relaxed and casual and joked around with me to keep me at ease as I wasn't too thrilled about this dilation test I would undergo.
His assistant ran through all the basic instrumental tests with me, and then the doctor took me to the back room to complete the more in-depth exam. I didn't feel he rushed through my eye exam at all. Then he dilated my pupils and I waited ten minutes to complete the final tests.
At the end of it, the doctor went through my results with me and was very straight forward and honest. I truly appreciated that he was serving as a doctor first, rather than the owner/operator of a retail store. He told me I do not need glasses right now and could likely put it off a few more years. My vision was still 20/20 despite the strain I felt and some challenges during the tests. He assured me my vision was still better than average and getting glasses at this point wouldn't boost my vision enough to warrant the expense or burden.
I was very pleased with my experience at Blink. Instead of selling me a prescription, he suggested some strain reducing tips to relax and rest my eyes which I can do for free. :) -
Review from Anna I.
3/22/2012
I didn't like this store. The staff was neither friendly nor helpful. Not communicative at all. Their selection is very small, no interesting brands. I mainly went there because of the good reviews, so I feel the responsibility to write a bad one 'cause I was entirely disappointed and don't quite get what the other two are so happy about.
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Review from Trish R.
3/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Blink is the best optometry and frames shop! I've been going there for years for check-ups and they've always treated me well. I've bought a few pairs of glasses there and I always end up loving something in the sale counter so I save hundreds... and when I moved to progressive lenses, I was treated like a princess with a follow-up call a few weeks later to check to ensure I still loved my specs. :)
Specialties
Exceptional service: Experienced dispensers to help you choose the perfect pair of glasses that fit your vision needs and personal style. Friendly reception staff to book your eyecare appointments and answer your questions. Knowledgeable and professional optometrists to explain and guide you through your eye exam and are happy to answer questions regarding your eye health and care.
Comprehensive Eye Exams: Provides you with a complete eye health check and an updated prescription performed by an experienced eye doctor. The exam includes dilation drops, retinal photos, colour vision testing, stereo/depth perception tests, glaucoma and visual fields screenings (plus further tests, if necessary). Laser pre-operative and post-operative exams are also performed.
Selection: Fabulous frames in all price ranges, plus the latest in digital technology optical lenses with premium anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings and all types and brands of contact lenses at competitive prices.
Meet the Manager: Tanya B.
Dispenser Extraordinaire since 1998.
