Amanda Barker-Assell, OD - Advanced Family Eye Care

Jan 2023

3.5 stars based on 2 separate visits- I'm rounding down based on the most recent experience. I like how you can make an appointment via text so you don't have to call and be on hold, or wait to speak to someone. That's my favorite part. I had been here once before, last year, and became a repeat customer for this visit based on the efficiency and the friendliness of the staff and doctor. Here are my notes from todays visit. I had a 930am Friday appt and even though I got there early, I still had to unfortunately wait to be seen 25 min. I know that's unfortunately what to expect these days from doctors- I just appreciate communication as to if I'll be needing to wait longer. Common courtesy. I love the eye doctor, Dr Hoyle. Fabulous. Personable. Knowledgeable. 5 stars for her. Other than the overall excessive waiting, it was fine generally speaking. What to expect - You sign your waivers at the front desk with the expo marker and they scan it into your files- you wait to be called. You're walked through the initial eye check process like the glaucoma check, questions, initial eye screening, etc...then from there you're handed off to the doctor, with a wait of course in the room- then to the payment counter with clear explanations to any questions you have. A bit overpriced for their services - like $60 for a contact "fitting" for me that took 30 seconds to do- it was to see if my old prescription was still satisfactory or I wanted to try a stronger one. The technician or doctor didn't even check that the contacts looked proper on my eyes this time actually now that I'm reviewing my visit. that's definitively overpriced now.... Speaking of pricing, I had to ask for the free solution sample both times I came here-I was never offered any free samples which is sure a small thing/ but to someone like me paying $99 for a checkup, just the offer goes a long way. I didn't like how they can't provide a physical copy of your retinal scan image- they will gladly email it, which is fine, but aren't able to print it and you pay them $39 for this 1 second picture. Quite overpriced I believe, and it's not something they ask if you want or say you need or don't need- it's just assumed you'll get it even if not a high risk individual. The efficiency- That's what I appreciated from the first time I came which is why I returned- but after having to wait so long overall [before appt & then after seeing the doctor to try on the contacts prescribed this time, and no clear reasoning as to why all this waiting ]-- I did an entire yoga stretch routine in my exam room as I waited to be brought contacts to try on- I think I will consider another local optometrist since there are plenty in the area.

Jan 2023

My eyes are pretty good, not to toot my own horn. But still wanted to find a local eye doctor do do an exam to check things related to family history. Let me just say...this is the most organized doctor's office I've been too in my life. I literally called my hubby after leaving to have whole conversation about it as he had been before me. Today was my 2nd visit and it was just as good as the first visit. Dr Hoyle is super energetic and nice. Amanda is the one who took me back for the initial scans and data entry. She's great too. Don't think I'll need to return for a while but definitely recommend if you're seeking eye care.