Mar
I’m on suuuch a tight budget (I have to stretch $130 into new eyeglasses, an exam, and a new pc case lol) and my friend told me I could get an exam at Walmart so I am curious as to how thorough it is? Like…will I get my prescription and it's ridiculously off?
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I personally work for Walmart Optical. I have been there for over 6 years. Let me be the first to say that Walmart Optical is going to be as good as any optical shop, as far as quality and workmanship on spectacles goes.
The Dr's inside most Walmart Opticals are going to be independent. They’ll rent out the space and only make money on the eye exams that they do. They will all have different policy and procedures. The Dr that I work with is wonderful! He has 4-5 associate drs that work for him in two other walmart opticals. Our patient count is through the roof! And we have grown in popularity by word of mouth.
The ideal advice I can give you is to seek out others who have seen the DR at your local walmart. See how they were treated. I tell you this because all Dr's are different. And I can only talk of the DRs I work with. Find out what their policies are on incorrect Rx's…for instance..if you get the glasses…how long do you have to go back if the Rx doesnt seem correct. Our dr will see you within 60 days of your original exam date without an additional charge…same at walmart..if any dr changes your Rx within 60 days of original exam date..then we’ll remake your glasses free of charge! Thats 30 days longer than lenscrafters warranty!
If you’ve any additonal questions, please let me know! You can get an Eye Exam and a pair of glasses for under 130 bucks at my vision center. But we’re located in Georgia…Im not sure where you are located.
Good LUCK!
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I've been getting my prescription for like 5 years at Walmart because it's cheap and close and convenient. I have never had a problem with wrong prescriptions. You have a preconceived notion that they will suck because they are “walmart” but it would be technically illegal for them to be giving out wrong prescriptions. Also the doctors in the eye exam places aren't even affiliated with walmart. They are completely different businesses.
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Walmart eye exams are about as good as anyones. My niece has been there as well as my cousin. I’ve learned that some health departments also give eye examinations as well as provide eye glasses. I don't know if it is free or if there’s a nominal fee, but check it out. A friend of mine told me about it. The only reason that I haven't went is that because the physician here where I reside only sees patients on specific days. Transportation is a major problem for me.
If you're a bit nervous, ask for references. If they're not forth coming, go somewhere else.
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I got one at an actual eye doctor years back, they messed up a lot with me.
Yeah, now i went to walmart a month ago, and well they found a few things out, and now i can actually see with this pair of glasses.
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they are fine. i have a friend who works for one and they’ve plenty of happy customers. sam's has optical shops as well.