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America's Best has a rating of 2.2 stars from 516 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about America's Best most frequently mention eye exam, customer service, and new glasses problems. America's Best ranks 76th among Contact Lenses sites.

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    313
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    279
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    127
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    133
  • Quality
    242
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 31.1%
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Top Positive Review

“GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE”

Doug D.
5/1/24

I have been a customer for several years. Multiple glasses and lenses purchased due to changing eyes. The staff at America's Best in York, PA have been great to work with. When their supplier for a sun glass frame had difficulty with the lenses, they provided alternatives and worked with me. I experienced excellent service from the staff. Mike the manager was involved and was super to work with. Next time I need glasses I'll be back. I recommend the York, PA America's Best! - Doug D.

Top Critical Review

“Worst customer service I've experienced in a long time. If this is America's best we are doomed,”

George S.
7/19/24

I ordered 2 sets of glasses online on 7/4/24, they showed estimated ship date of 7/14/24. It's now 7/19/24 and I can't even get a status update, after waiting over 30 minutes on hold I gave up and left a voicemail message. We'll see if I get any response from "customer care" or should I say "customer, we don't care".

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Thumbnail of user dorothyjna
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February 11th, 2022

I and my husband have been customers of Americas Best for the past 3 years. We go to Flagstaff, Az to Americas Best. We are always happy to be assisted by Yvette Rena, she knows her duty very well, and is very helpful to us helping us selecting eyewear and explaining the different additions we could maket to help us see better. And most of all very friendly, that is why we keep going back. Thank you Yvette, we shall return.

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May 16th, 2023

Very good company to go to for eye glasses.

They are fast, friendly and efficient.

Even when they are busy and I go in to have my glasses adjusted, I never have to wait. I am in and out within minutes.

I also purchased the optional insurance coverage for $25 in the event of damage. Sure enough….I did have to use it.

I got new replacement glasses in under 1 week.

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Perfect !!!

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May 9th, 2023

$79 for 2 pair of glasses, right? Well not if you want lenses. Then the price doubles.
Want anything else, bifocals, lenses that are not real thick, it is really going to cost you.

After I kept answering no to all the options the price came to $129. Then I was told someone had to come and review the price. The "heavy hitter" came and informed me that it is a "package" deal and it would cost even more. Yep, the price ended up being $150.

I got up and walked out.

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January 15th, 2024

Very ignorant check in lady, talked very low with her hand over here mouth, zero eye contact. Told my wife her appointment was not in the system...time to find a new place.

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November 10th, 2023

I used to go to LensCrafters in the past, but after my sister introduce the better half and me to Americas best every year for our Routine eye exam and glasses we have been using americas best with out issue.
And we do have vision insurance but would be willing to go self pay.
This is the reason im giving this rating
Fast AVl Appt not having to wait weeks on in to see the provider
Good and kind and helpful working staff.
Nice glasses at a nice price with and nice promotion for self pay
Fast turn around for glasses they will give you an estimate time of 7 to 10 days and the last 4 years
We had never waited more than 5 days to get our glasses back.

You will find nice frames that are inexpensive and in style. They buy in bulks and over stock and by in very large quantities therefor they can past the saving to us.

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March 20th, 2022

So glad I read all of the terrible reviews ahead of time. I thought about going to the america's best in Altoona pa. But wow. No one was happy. I just don't know how this business survives. I will let many others know.

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January 28th, 2022

I have been wearing glasses for over 50 years. Bought new glasses at America's best a few months ago and spenquite a bit by the time I got out of there. The glasses scratched up very quickly and easily. The frames are pretty cheap made also. I went in to ask about the glasses I have had just a few months and they said nothing they could do. I spent a lot of money on totally worthless glasses. Whatever you do don't shop there.

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Don’t go there

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December 3rd, 2022

Do not waste your time going to this place the people are rude they do not know what they're doing and it's a complete waste of time don't shop there. The glasses are cheap they scratch real easy or contacts suck

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Do not shop at America's worst contacts and glasses you'll be sorry

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The ones I did were cheap and crappy they are very knowledgeable and unprofessional don't waste your time at America's worst eyeglasses

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May 11th, 2021

David was my sales person. First time i have had progressive lenses that i could actually see out of. Did not realize i had vision coverage on my insurance. Went in and was handled very kindly by Dejuan. Was given a full refund, did a new order, ran my insurance card and received a refund of $170.00 with no hassle. I highly recommend these people.
I have a proof of purchase but not sure how to add it.

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March 18th, 2022

I went to Americas best at the loop at 755 W Osceola Parkway for an eye exam and to purchase new glasses. I had the best experience there. I was taken care of by a gentleman name Ivo. He was very professional. He took his time to explain to me what I needed and he patiently answered all my questions on everything I needed to know. He was kind and caring. He was a sweetheart. I really appreciate him for making my experience a great one. I would absolutely come back and I will tell everyone to go to this America Best. Definitely a 10 Star.

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March 16th, 2021

Went to America's best on Jan 30th for exam glasses and contacts. Purchased 2 pair for glasses. Paid for it as well as had my insurance billed for their portion. They made me travel there 3 times, once for the exam, once to pick up glasses and once to pick up trial contacts. After i confirmed to them by phone that contacts were ok and requested the prescription they refuse to mail or email or send the prescription unless i travel there 4th time! I explained that i can no longer go there and take off work not to mention that i am out of the country. They still refuse! Calling the customer center you wait on line for 20 + min and then they hang up on you! Verify call 3/16/2021 12:20 PM

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dont! stay away shop elsewhere

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August 7th, 2021

I went there because of the 2 pairs of glasses and eye exam for $69.99 deal. To make sure there were no hidden costs and to see if the price also, included the lenses and prescription, I called the day before to confirm. The employee I spoke to on phone confirmed, yes it includes everything. There would only added costs if I got lens thinning, transition lenses, or frames that were not included in the $69.99 price. After I got there, I was informed it may not cover prescription costs and it only included the frames. Complete bait and switch, and total scam. The employee wasted my time, was either told to misrepresent the price to me over the phone, or was poorly trained. Either way, I was mislead and lied too. A complete waste of time and Uber fare traveling there

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April 9th, 2022

Waiting time for 1.5 hr, even though I was there on time. No papers were given to me after my exam, only the receipt of the purchase. When I called asking to mail me RX to be able to buy glasses online, they said ok we will mail you the RX and it will get to you in 2 weeks (15 min drive from me!) After that a realized I needed Pupillary Distance measurements and they never gave it to me either. Called them up and they said its your fault basically, you never asked. I said how did I know? You gave me an envelope and said you are all set. So when I asked to mail me the Pupillary Distance they said they cant. Or I need to wait another month. Or come over myself. Disgusting! I have two little kids and its not so easy for me to travel with them. At the end they said yeah sorry our fault, we should have given it to you but oh well there is nothing we can do now.
I am never going back and absolutely dont recommend that place!

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June 14th, 2023

I purchased 2 pair of glasses from you what a big mistake. The lens are very cloudy doesn't matter how you clean them. They won't come clean 1st of all you gave me a piece of paper to clean the glasses. I've never purchased glasses and received a blue paper
From you, absolutely ridiculous. I spent $540 your technician said the lens were okay. What a waste of money and time coming to your store. I will NEVER recommend anyone to your establishment. Rating a zero

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March 15th, 2022

Went in to resolve issue with contact lens. Said I had to wait 2 weeks. But since I'm not wearing them because of blurry vision, I should not have to wait 2 weeks since there is nothing to confirm if this is the right fit.The lady at the desk tells me not to wear them if I can't see.Of coarse I'm not wearing them, I just want to fix the problem. Not interested in trying to help me out. Bad customer service

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August 6th, 2021

They advertise 2 for 69.00. I realize that price is for the frames only HOWEVER, when you enter their store, they have a section of glasses with a sign above saying 2/69.00. The next section has another price, then another section etc. There should NEVER be higher priced frames mixed in with the 69.00 frames! It misleading. My bill was a lot more than i expected because the frame i thought i was choosing from the 69.00 section was mixed in with the 69.00 frames. The 69.00 frame section should be 69.00! It's almost like a bait and switch. I really like the eye doctor there but won't be going back next year!

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February 3rd, 2023
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I was under the assumption I would be getting 2 pair of glasses for 79.99 well that is a gimmick just to get you in the store. I understand the additional cost for extra that i choose for my glasses but once you add anything to your glasses, They separate the glasses you choose and no longer get 2 pair for one money. It's a scam. My 2 pair of glasses for 79.99 ended up costing me 252$ I will never go to this place again and the only thing they are americas best at is scamming you. The only thing good about this place was the eye doctor

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November 26th, 2022
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I got 2 pair of glasses from America's best.i couldn't see out of them but they insist I get use to them.i asked for another examination. They insisted the glasses I got was what I needed but I could see out of them.they said they was going to charge me for the examination.i told them they said the examination was free.i was thrown out with out my glasses or money.its a scam to get u in for a free examination then charge you for it if u don't like what you get and I'm sure you won't be happy.save your self and go some where else.walmart eye center is way better

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October 26th, 2019

I have nothing good to say about this place, specifically the one in Winter garden, Fl. The worst customer service, the man who adjusts the frames is the toughest and worst person to be in that position. The answers to our questions were rude and without respect! Very bad experience, both me and my husband and my whole family will not return to that place. It is sad that the opinion of a place is damaged by the behavior of a single employee...

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April 14th, 2022

Went to America best today I had a wonderful experience Josephine was very helpful she helped me pick out some amazing glasses the staff were very friendly and helpful the manager was awesome will definitely be coming back.

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March 2nd, 2023

I brought my son to the Katy location and one of the ladies helped us find the perfect pair of glasses. It was the first time in my life I received truly professional advice about glasses. The young lady spent quite a bit of time with us and explained how the proper pair has to fit to maximize the prescription effect and not cause headaches and other unpleasant side effects.

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July 24th, 2022

I have been waiting for my colored contacts for a month and a half. They keep telling me it's the manufacturing company fault. But I don't understand how they can receive my right eye contact but not the left eye. When it's coming from the same manufacturing company. I've been buying my contact from americas best for over 20 years in Chicago. I have never had this horrible service there. I don't understand the delay they keep saying because of COVID everything is backed up.

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Thumbnail of user jenniferandmikej
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July 8th, 2023

My husband and I pay cash for our glasses so we have to save to get them. We both got the 2/ deal here and they were good until we decided to take back to get anti reflective coating. Which is another 88$ for 2 so another expense. First 2 pairs came back very spiderweb like and we just thought that was coating then second 2 pairs were pretty clear. We were moving to Arkansas so I messaged the company 3 times explain how we can only wear 1 pair and we would like our other 2 fixed and we have not got any response at all just a robot message. We paid almost 1,000$ for all this junk and can only wear 1 pair and can't even get a professional response. Never again.

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September 17th, 2021

I'm handy capped so I have to get up early to make appointments. My appointment at your Everhard branch in Canton, Ohio was 11:45. The guy next to me had been there almost an hour and still hadn't seen a doctor. We get all these reminders on text about confirmation of our appointments. Why can't this store be just as accommodating about themselves being on time.

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August 19th, 2021

Bought 2 pairs of eye glasses 3/2020 and so things were on hold because of Covid which is understandable. Since then just about every few months had to take them in to get them fixed, also told they were scratch resistance and that was a total lie; ok $400.00 later I wasted my money and will new go back there again. I totally agree with the BBB on rating this company an D- or lower.

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