Apple Valley Family Eye Care Optometry

Multiple customers report long wait times for glasses, ranging from 6 to 8 weeks, with some exceeding this period. A few reviews mention that expedited options with additional fees can reduce the wait to 3 to 4 weeks. However, one reviewer noted a 6-week wait for immediate needs, while another experienced over 8 weeks due to holiday processing delays.

Source: 7 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (recurring theme of extended wait times)

• Wait times: 6–8 weeks standard, 3–4 weeks with extra fees
• Holiday processing may add 1–2 weeks

Several reviewers praise the staff as friendly, welcoming, and courteous. They highlight the professionalism of the doctors, particularly Dr. Lee, who is described as knowledgeable, patient, and thorough in explanations. Overall, the staff experience is rated positively across multiple reviews.

Source: 6 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention of staff friendliness and doctor professionalism)

One review notes a limited variety of frames, requiring a trip to another retailer (Costco) to complete the prescription. Another reviewer mentions waiting two weeks to select a frame style, indicating some inventory constraints.

Source: 2 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (specific mention of frame selection issues)

One reviewer criticizes the practice of informing patients that glasses will take 6 to 8 weeks unless additional fees are paid for expedited service, describing it as sneaky and not worth rewarding with business.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: low (single critical comment on billing transparency)