Colonial Opticians

4942 St Elmo Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-3332
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Consumer Ratings for Colonial Opticians — 87 Ratings

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Consumer Comments for Colonial Opticians

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Consumer from BETHESDA, MD
Apr 02, 2025
Yes, quality lens but very high prices and this is not for highest end lens manufacturers. They will push you to Varilux at a high mark-up when the superior lens might be Zeiss. Their frames are made under different designer brand names but mostly come from Essilor Luxottica, which controls most of the global frame market. Also, I found that the staff was superficial in its industry knowledge, while being quite nice and social. But, when it comes to eyeglasses, substantive knowledge is important.
Consumer from BETHESDA, MD
Dec 19, 2024
Excellent optomistist, however staff attempted to charge a specialist copay instead of a vision exam copay, which was improper. Initially asked staff for frames/lenses to be within my plan coverage, however was attempted to be upsold ($450+ after glasses coverage). Not a good feeling at all about this place of business.
Consumer from SILVER SPRING, MD
Jun 12, 2024
I have astigmatisms in both eyes and require careful exams as well as accurately manufactured, good quality lenses. The eye exam was thorough and the new prescription seemed fine in the doctor's office. I ordered two pairs of glasses; one reading and one progressive for long and medium distance. When I tried on the reading glasses they were so out of focus that I immediately knew they were wrong. The technician had reversed the eye measurements on both pairs of glasses. Two weeks later, I returned for a new pair and found they were adequate. The prices for frames and lenses were the highest I have ever paid. This was a frustrating experience. Not worth the cost.

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