Excellent communication, they have a phone line and they don't feed you a load of bs.. high end raybans delivered within 3 days from NYC to CT at a very good price, absolutely authentic . Will buy another pair from them next time I am in the tri state area.
Response from DesignerOptics.comAug 20, 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive review about your recent purchase from Designer Optics. We are delighted to hear that you are satisfied with your glasses and that you had a great experience shopping with us.
SB
Stanley B.
Order number sy709844…
Order number sy709844 stanleybridgewater Adidas Eyeglasses with blue tint, you guys exceeded my Expectations. Thank you very much. I am very well pleased, great job
Response from DesignerOptics.comAug 20, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review about your experience with Designer Optics. We are thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with us and that we were able to meet your expectations.
ST
Stan
LESSON LEARNED
I had a real bad experience in my attempt to purchase prescription eyeglasses from Designer Optics. I’ve not ever used the Internet to purchase eyeglasses and had reservations about doing so. I wish I had listened to my apprehension. This is the type of purchase a consumer needs to obtain through a trusted local ophthalmologist or optometrist and an optician who can provide the requisite personalized measurements and fitting. Don’t make the mistake I made.
Here’s the summary of my experience with Designer Optics:
1) The vision quality with the eyeglasses I received was terribly blurry. The eyeglasses were un-usable.
2) The website says, “ships within 1 to 7 days”. After placing my order on 5/23/24 and making multiple follow-up calls, I received the glasses over a month later.
3) Shipping-related costs were exceptionally high which diminished the savings associated with the purchase.
4) I requested an invoice from Designer Optics twice via email and once via phone call. I never received the invoice I requested.
5) I spent $556.05 at Designer Optics for my frames, lenses, and shipping-related costs and received a refund of $223.98.
6) It took weeks and multiple outreach contacts with Designer Optics for me to receive my refund.
Do yourself a huge favor and get your eyeglasses through a trusted local ophthalmologist or optometrist and an optician, not through the Internet. Read on if you want more details regarding my experience with Designer Optics.
My eyeglass prescription was written by my ophthalmologist. I entered the corresponding numbers from that prescription into Designer Optics website and attached a scanned copy. I received no contact from Designer Optics concerning the information provided. After receiving the glasses I ordered from Designer Optics, the vision quality was so poor that it led me to visit a local optician who explained that the vertical height measurement from the bottom of the frames to the center of my pupil is a critical measurement for bi-focals. (I obviously didn’t have possession of the frames from Designer Optics at the time I placed my order.) Interestingly, the local optician used the original prescription from my ophthalmologist, took measurements, and the eyeglasses she built provide great clarity AND I had possession of these new glasses within a week. Lesson learned.
The Designer Optics website says, “ships within 1 to 7 days” and their subsequent email order confirmation says, “free shipping 7 to 10 business days”. It took over a month to receive the glasses and my shipping-related costs totaled $57.01 (which included their mandatory insurance coverage). It clearly was not free.
Designer Optics’ policy is to refund just 80% of the cost of the frames and none of the cost of the lenses. Buyer beware! As you can see, my eyeglass order was a costly mistake – one I will never make again.
Interesting stat I found on the Internet…A customer who is dissatisfied will tell between 9-15 people about their experience, with over one in ten telling 20 people about their bad experience.
Response from DesignerOptics.comAug 20, 2024
We hope this message finds you well. After looking into the issue, I'm pleased to share: We have thousands of satisfied customers using the Internet to purchase eyeglasses with the prescription. In your case
1. The lenses were done exactly as ordered
2. The website shows 1-7days for frames only. When you order lenses it pops up on the website a message " IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Note: that adding a prescription to your order will add additional processing time for your order."
3. Customer did not ask for neither paid for faster shipping.
Our return policy is as follows: https://designeroptics.com/pages/returns
We affirmed our commitment to issuing a refund for the 'full amount of the frames', (out of policy). However, I must reiterate, as previously mentioned, that the prescription lenses are considered final sale due to the custom nature of their preparation.
Once again, We have thousands of satisfied customers using the Internet to purchase eyeglasses with the prescription.
TI
Tanya Ives S.
No customer service, no product
Absolutely worst customer service. They took my order and my money and then nothing. After weeks of me emailing amd asking for updates they finally told me the glasses were discontinued. They didn't have the decently to be on top of this or be responsive.
The company has tried to adjust it's story (below) by saying it responded to me. It responded AFTER I demanded an update when there was no delivery. Then again when there was still no action. It never took the initiative to inform me the items were, first delayed, then unavailable, hence my frustration and review. Their email (which they posted below) was only sent after I sent multiple emails asking for updates.
Response from DesignerOptics.comJul 25, 2024
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your recent order. I kindly invite your attention to the correspondences we exchanged, notably the conversation in email threads. Within this communication, we affirmed that your order was placed on July 3, and we tried to receive your frames since the manufacturer had given us some hopes. After 8 business days we received notice that the frame has been discontinued and forwarded to you the following:
Unfortunately, the frames you chose have been discontinued by the manufacturer and are no longer available for purchase. We do our utmost to avoid situations like this, but when dealing with a large number of suppliers and thousands of different models, things like this might happen. Please inform us of your new choice in eye-wear and we will promptly prepare them for you. You may also choose to cancel your order and we will refund the amount we charged. Please let us know how you would like to proceed.
Thanks for your understanding.
WC
We Can Do I.
Don't buy anything from DesignerOptics.com
Don't buy anything from DesignerOptics.com sent me just a frame, not the product I had purchased from them. They didn't refund me the total amount I had paid.
Response from DesignerOptics.comJul 9, 2024
Dear Customer,
I trust this message finds you well.
We regret to hear of the concerns you've encountered with your recent order. I kindly invite your attention that notably you ordered the merchandise without the lenses. The item you chose WX_CHSAI01FALT spells out (FRAME ONLY). We have the same frame WX_CHSAI08 that does have the lenses included: We refunded the frame in full and deducted for the shipping only as per our return policy. If you have any other concerns or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
EM
Eric M.
Do not order from them
I will NEVER order from them again and I haven’t even gotten my order yet. They emailed me telling me the glasses I wanted previously are back in stock. I ordered immediately on June 14th. Said it will ship in 1 to 3 business days. I have not received my glasses yet. I haven’t received any updates. They send many emails and texts about deals but nothing about my order. I sent an email asking for an update. Days went by with no reply. I called and got someone and wasn’t given a clear answer. I ordered 2 pair of Tom Fords from another website with prescription, progressive and transition lenses. I got them in my hand 7 days flat from the date I ordered. They gave me an update every step of the way. I will definitely stick with them. I do not recommend designer optics at all!!!
Response from DesignerOptics.comJul 9, 2024
We regret to hear of the concerns you've encountered with your recent order, and I extend my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
I kindly invite your attention to the correspondences we exchanged on the same day you contacted, notably the conversation and email thread dated 06/21/2024 and 06/24/2024. Within this communication, we affirmed that your order is in process in the lab. As mentioned online while the order is placed, that prescription lenses take time due to and as the custom nature of their preparation. We genuinely appreciate your understanding and patience during the prescription process. If there are any other questions or concerns feel free to reach out. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary support.
PR
Peter R.
Great price and fast shipping
I received my glasses less than two weeks after placing the order. The prescription is perfect and the price was really good.
The only minor issue I had was with a lack of status updates through their web site after the order was placed. I did email customer service, however, and they responded very promptly.
This is also my first pair of glasses with Transitions lenses and I'm really liking them. Overall, I couldn't be happier. Thank you, Designer Optics!
Response from DesignerOptics.comJul 1, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review about your recent purchase from Designer Optics. We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with our customer service and that your delivery arrived on time. We appreciate your support and value you as a customer, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
DI
Dinky
GREAT/BEST
OK, had a (MINOR) issue in the beginning, customer service responded within minutes and after we emailed back and forth it was resolved immediately. BEST price on the internet by no less than 30%, I don't understand how they can sell Versace sunglasses at this price, cheapest I seen in stock was $305.00. NOW, shipping took forever, but with excellent customer service and that price, I'm satisfied.
Response from DesignerOptics.comJun 10, 2024
Thank you Dinky! For taking the time to leave a positive review about your experience with Designer Optics. We are thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience with us and that we were able to meet your expectations.