Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry
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Reviews
Came for a general check-up; everyone was friendly and the appointment went smoothly. The waiting room has a nice selection of eyeglasses to look at & try on if you are getting new frames. I'll definitely plan to come here again next time I need to see an eye doctor for something.
May 6, 2022
Dr Snivley and the folks at NVDO are superb, quite friendly, and very professional. Eye health is in good hands at NVDO.
Feb 16, 2022
I've been going to NVDO for 10-ish years. Love the office and the staff knows what they are doing! The doctors are professional and I've never had a problem with them. I will continue to take my eye problems to them, no question! Fees are reasonable, too!
Jan 25, 2022
Love Dr. Snively. She's professional and personal and remembers her clients from year to year. In addition to my wife and I seeing her, our adult daughter is now going to her. Highly recommend her for your optometry needs!
Jan 21, 2022
Dr. Hope Snively is always efficient and helpful on my eye exam visits. She listens to my concerns and addresses them to the best of her ability.
Oct 18, 2021
I enjoyed my annual visits with Dr Hope Snively. She takes times to explain and offer creative advice and options for my needs.
Oct 15, 2021
Excellent service and clean office
Oct 5, 2021
NVDO offers professional services to their patients. I look forward to my appointments.
Sep 14, 2021
Great staff!!! Awesome Opthalmologist
Aug 24, 2021
Dr did perfect work. Also, staff is excellent.
Apr 7, 2021
Always good customer service here. Dr. Snively cares about her patients and their eye health.
Mar 4, 2021
What a fantastic experience! I’ve always gone to NVDO, but the Reston office was especially warm and welcoming. This goes a long way during an especially challenging year, and I’ll definitely be recommending their service to my network.
Nov 25, 2020
Outstanding in every way. I also posted similar reviews on yelp and Google. Thank you Dr. Snively and your team for making this such an efficient and pleasant experience. I was singing your praises all day!
Nov 18, 2020
Wonderful doctors, excellent staff.
Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Smithson and the entire staff at Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry are awesome. Our entire family have been patients for years. The doctors are very professional, thorough, and caring. We wouldn’t go anywhere else! We love the office!
Aug 21, 2020
Awesome group of people!!!!!
Aug 11, 2020
It was my first visit to NVDO, and everyone was exceptionally polite and helpful. I was especially pleased with the time that Dr. Smithson took to diagnose and explain my condition.
Jun 4, 2020
Overall service over the last 15+ years has been consistently courteous, thorough and considerate. This assessment applies to the front desk staff, tech staff, optometrists and opticians.
May 9, 2020
Awesome service as I can always count on.
Jan 24, 2020
Eye exam was quick but thorough, followed by an great consultation with Dr. Snively.
Oct 29, 2019
Dr Sparrenburger and Miguel are two outstanding professionals in their fields. They are incredible professionals and friends
Aug 13, 2019
NVDO is a superb operation; everyone, from the first one you see to the last one you see, is professional, friendly, and extremely competent. The vision care provided at NVDO is first class and worth it. They are also very adaptable to changing situations and can adjust without any problem. The Reston location is absolutely great too!
Jun 11, 2019
Fantastic practice, everyone I encountered was friendly, extremely helpful and just seemed to love their job and helping the patients visiting the practice. Everyone is wonderful and though this was my first visit, I look forward to many years of great care.
Jun 7, 2019
Highly recommended by my friend, my son and I stepped into NVDO In Reston. I was impressed by friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Dr. Smithson could articulate my son's issue. Although they don't take our vision insurance, my son is staying with Dr. Smithson for sure.
Jun 4, 2019
I love this eye doctor! From scheduling the appointment to picking up new prescription glasses, I always have a pleasant experience. Everyone who works there appears to enjoy it and care about giving the best service to each patient. It's also quite nice that I no longer need to have my eyes dilated periodically!
Jan 28, 2019
I have been using NVDO for over 10 years...always very pleased with their professionalism and service. Dr. Snively is excellent!!!
Sep 7, 2018
Dr. Sparrenberger was great. He is always friendly and has good stories to tell.
Sep 3, 2018
I am so pleased with Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry, Dr. Giles, and her support staff. I went in for a routine contact exam but mentioned I'd been having some problems and everyone took my concerns very seriously. I received an extremely thorough exam and was referred to another doctor to further investigate my issues. At other practices where I brought up the same issues, I was just given contacts, sent on my way and told that this was the best they could do for me. It was so incredibly refreshing to be taken seriously and treated with care and concern. I am recommending NVDO to all my friends and family precisely because of the level of care, time and understanding I received.
Aug 29, 2018
As always, the service was great !
Aug 25, 2018
I have been a patient of Dr. Hope for 15+ years. She and the staff consistently provide excellent service.
Aug 17, 2018
Very professional and helpful. Minimal wait time. Doctor Giles and staff are amazing! Highly recommended.
Aug 3, 2018
Janice - Please call me at 813-830-2845 and we can discuss. Thanks, Tim Grimes
Jul 28, 2018
Convenient, easy and fast! The staff made the paperwork very easy and explained everything I needed to know about my insurance and medical history!
Jul 20, 2018
Great notices for appointments and easy follow up.
Jul 9, 2018
Great eye doctor's office! - I have only ever met with Dr. Snively so my review is reflective of her and the team's great work! They are all incredibly professional, appointments run on time, and they take time to assess broader eye health during the annual check. In addition, they offer great weekday evening options and weekend slots so I can see them even though I work in DC. They also help me find good contact lenses that both fit my needs and budget.
Jul 9, 2018
Received a thorough examination promptly and enjoyed my conversation with Dr Snively.
Jul 8, 2018
I've been a client of Dr. Snively's for 20 years and I've always been very pleased with her care as well as her courteous staff who make the visits so pleasant.
Jul 5, 2018
Support was very good for same day appointment. I have always used this Eye doctor, and the ability to fit me in so quickly was wonderful. Thank you!
Jun 29, 2018
Excellent service as always. Dr. Snively is a real pleasure, and obviously quite adept at her occupation.
Jun 22, 2018
I have worn glasses my for 25 years and have seen my fair share of eye doctors. I am consistently blown away by the service and care of the Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry and their staff. I will be utilizing their services as long as I am in the area.
Jun 12, 2018
Firstly, the technician and the Doctor who did my exam were very impersonal. I left there feeling like I had just been part of some robotic training. It's a shame nowadays that Doctors feel they need to keep patients at arms length and not get personal. This place takes first place in staff with zero personality and needs to take some lessons on asking patients some questions to break the ice - and maybe, just maybe, adding in a smile wouldn't hurt either. Furthermore, upon checkout, though I was advised of the $39.99 extra fee for the diagnostic exam there was an additional fee of $29.00 that wasn't disclosed - (and the extra charge for trying on contact lenses - which I didn't do) these charges on top of the "regular" eye visit charge of $125. This should be disclosed up front upon making the appointment. I felt I was getting nickel and dimed. I'm surprised they don't charge to adjust your glasses! Would not come back again.
Jun 6, 2018
They were outstanding service because the front desk knows some American Sign Language (ASL). Also, they aware that I am Deaf and they used paper and pen to write back and forth. They are awesome service with front desk, doctor, and others.
May 23, 2018
Our family has been coming to NoVa Eye Doctors for over 15 years and they are all like our family. Our vision health and *style* is excellent under their care, products and services. It is always a pleasure to see them!
May 19, 2018
I LOVE these employees at NVDO. They rock!!! Dr. Doan is fabulous!!!
May 15, 2018
Knowledgeable doctors, friendly staff, clean office, quick service and a large selection of eyeglasses.
May 11, 2018
The receptionist named Lorena or Loretta was EXTREMELY rude and awful to my Fiance. Doctor Kim and her technician were great. We will be looking for a different office moving forward and hope that your management takes action to reprimand this receptionist for her horrible and rude customer service.
May 10, 2018
After having a couple of iffy interactions with one of the optometrists (which resulted in my lens being incorrectly ground and about 2mm off, and my having to wear these glasses for 2 years), I was given by Dr. Kim to Brian. Brian did a phenomenal job fitting me to my new glasses, and even found the 2mm discrepancy which confirmed my suspicions. He made me aware of a different tint of Transitions, which I instantly chose, and finally made me have great anticipation for my new set of glasses - arriving in about a week. Can't wait! No more squinting my left eye!!
May 3, 2018
I was blown away at how professional Dr. Smithson and everyone is at NVDO. D. Smithson promised to help change my vision before I left and he is a man of his word.
May 3, 2018
Been going here for years. I see Dr. Giles. I have never been disappointed with the high level of service I have received from the Reston office.
Apr 30, 2018
Awesome service and some of the best doctors in the DC area - and that's coming from someone with lots of vision issues and very specialized needs.
Apr 30, 2018
Only eye doctor I have enjoyed.
Apr 28, 2018
Did not have to wait at all, was throughly examined and with a pleasant and friendly relationship
Apr 24, 2018
Everyone was very polite, very helpful. Dr Sparrenberger was on time and took time with me. It was a great visit.
Apr 24, 2018
I recently relocated to Reston and visited this office for the first time. I was scheduled with Dr Kim who I found to be very professional, friendly, excellent listener and bedside manner. I have been an RN in the health field for 30 years, therefore I am very particular about the health care provider and services I receive. I would recommend Dr Kim and the entire staff to anyone looking for Optometry services. I also enjoyed choosing my eyeglasses with the help of the eye wear staff. They were also friendly and took interest in helping me choose the right glasses.
Apr 23, 2018
I have been coming to this office for 4 years. The staff if always extremely friendly. They are very well organized and there is minimal waiting, if any at all. Dr. Sparrenberger is absolutely amazing! I am sure the other doctors are great but I make a point to see him every time.
Apr 21, 2018
Dr. Smithson is outstanding! He listens to our needs, has a thorough understanding of all the options, and is excellent as communicating with us. The staff is friendly and we always feel welcome. Would highly recommend NOVA Doctors of Optometry to everyone!
Apr 20, 2018
Dr. Smithson is truly amazing. Since 5 years ago that I’ve been seeing Dr. Smithson, my eyes vision improved a lot which it was never like that before. Unlike other doctors he doesn’t change my eye numbers if it’s not necessary and I truly appreciate that! I feel so lucky to be his patient!!!
Apr 19, 2018
Been coming to Dr. Sparrenberger for years and wouldn’t go anywhere else. The optometrists are also always extremely professional and helpful.
Apr 14, 2018
Came in to get a check-up due to becoming more near-sighted. Set an appointment for about a week later. On the day of the appointment, I arrived on-time and was attended to within 5 minutes of checking in. All of the tests were understandable and the staff members accommodated my needs. Getting a new pair of glasses in a few days! Had a decent time, for a check-up.
Apr 13, 2018
through eye exam and answered all questions
Apr 12, 2018
Dr. Sparrenberger always does a great job.
Apr 4, 2018
I have been going to this establishment for over 40 years and been coming to the Reston office for at least 15 years. Quality care and professional staff. Always feel at home here. Dr. Giles and Brian are Amazing.
Apr 4, 2018
We always have a great experience. Dr. Snively is really attentive and always takes the time to listen and answer questions.
Apr 3, 2018
I always have a good experience when visiting the practice. Saturday appointments are very convenient and are on time. I enjoy my conversations with Dr. Sparrenberger, from what's the latest book you've read to discussions about rock music. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I feel I receive a thorough examination.
Mar 27, 2018
Great staff and state of the art equipment. Dr. Sparrenberger is fantastic.
Mar 25, 2018
As always;excellent service!
Mar 23, 2018
The most outstanding Optometry Office in the area. No one can bet their service and professional knowledge. Do not waste your time going somewhere else.
Mar 20, 2018
Always easy to get an appointment with a great eye doctor. I’ve been seeing the same one, Dr. Snively, for years, and she is excellent: she takes the time to understand exactly what’s is going on with your vision and comes up with N excellent prescription. When buying eyeglasses, the range of frames and lens options is far-ranging and there’s never any pressure: the opticians take their time with you.
Mar 20, 2018
Everything was first-rate!
Mar 16, 2018
My annual eye exam......I would like to thank the staff at Reston's NVDO for making my checkup meaningful. They take customer service to the next level, from the time I arrived for my appointment the front staff were very attentive and customer focused. Dr. Kim was awesome in her detailed check up and cared about my health and how that could affect my vision. I was given great medical advice and offered no pressure options. I was able to close my appointment out with John who helped find the right pair of glasses that was affordable and looked good too. He took his time to see that my choices were addressed and with patience I found what I wanted. Overall I would recommend the NVDO office in Reston, VA if you are new to the area or looking for a place that takes care of you and the family.
Mar 12, 2018
Great hospitality, and really concerned you get the correct prescription and have the most comfort in your glasses/ contacts.
Mar 8, 2018
My appointment was on time. The exam was with explanations on results, and the optician was great. I'm glad at making the choice going there. One factor was the large selection of frames.
Mar 5, 2018
didn't really like the fact that I felt pressured to buy a pair of reading glasses but other than that it was a decent visit.
Mar 1, 2018
I was very impressed with staff and Doctors at NVDO. I didn't feel like cattle, like some of the mall places make you feel. They took the time to explain everything and in a way that was easy to understand. They were especially a big help picking out the right glasses for my face.
Feb 23, 2018
I have been a client starting with Dr G in Crystal City over 20 + years ago. If there is anything I did not like I would have left a long time ago. The doctors and professional staff are above the best.
Feb 13, 2018
My son recently saw Dr. Smithson at his Reston office. This was by far the most thorough exam I have ever seen! Dr. Smithson probably spent 5x longer with us than any other doctor has with an exam for anyone in my family. Professional, top-of-the-line diagnostics and an amazing personality.... my entire family will now be seeing Dr. Smithson. It's worth the drive!
Feb 11, 2018
Wonderful as always! I've been a patient at NVDO and Dr. Smithson for over 5 years. Couldn't be happier with the care and service.
Feb 9, 2018
Staff was on time, professional and very courteous. My exam was prompt to my scheduled time and from arriving to out the door was very fast while serving all of my needs.
Feb 7, 2018
Thank you to Dr Smithson and optician Brain Quinn!!! Dr Smithson made my exam enjoyable. He was very engaging and provided all kinds of information regarding my eye health. As usual Brian went above and beyond to make sure I was well informed about new technology and what was covered by my VSP plan. His customer service and attention to detail deserves recognition. He is an asset to your business success and customer retention!
Jan 26, 2018
if not for your online reminder I would have missed my appointment. I had written it on my calendar for the day after my appointment
Jan 19, 2018
I have been seeing Hope Snively for over 30 years. Your practice is wonderful. The whole experience is always a pleasure. I even convinced my husband to transfer his eye care from another doctor. He could not be more pleased.
Jan 5, 2018
Great service from Dr. Sparrenberger as usual, and basically no wait time!
Jan 1, 2018
One of those very important things you should do to stay healthy becomes a very pleasant visit
Jan 1, 2018
Dr. Smithson was just great. We went over all the information, he showed me and explained each of the pictures of my eyes, laid out what he suggested for me going forward, and let it up to me to select how I wanted to proceed. I've been seeing him for over 10 years and highly recommend him.
Dec 30, 2017
My first time here, and it was great. Easy check in and both doctors were nice, efficient and welcoming.
Dec 28, 2017
Dr Snively is the best! The whole staff, from checking in, to the techs, and the process for ordering new glasses, is smooth, efficient, and professional. Awesome operation.
Dec 19, 2017
Excellent professional, friendly service.
Dec 14, 2017
Great office! Easy to schedule and everyone is really friendly.
Dec 11, 2017
I broke my glasses that I had for years and was in need of new glasses as well as a new prescription. I was able to schedule a morning appointment with Dr. Snavely the next day, where I received my new prescription and new glasses! They were able to make lenses for my glasses in house! I was amazed with the customer service from the moment I entered to the second I left. I highly recommend and will continue to visit for any eyewear needs.
Dec 7, 2017
After witnessing the excellent services my wife and son received from their visits, I immediately decided to switch from MyEyeDr to NVDofO, a decision I did not regret making.
Dec 7, 2017
Very friendly. Most thorough examination we have ever had. We definitely felt like all of our needs were addressed and we were well taken care of. Love this place!
Nov 30, 2017
Always efficient - always thorough - even sporty.
Nov 30, 2017
I have been a client of NVDO for almost 11 years (Since Jan 2007). I chose NVDO is because they are partnered or associated with TLC Lasik Center where I got my lasik procedure. I am really happy that I've found and chosen NVDO. I first saw a couple of DRs there and ended up with Dr. Sparrenberger. I love that he is outgoing, friendly and professional. He makes the whole eye exam experience fun, and he is an experienced optometrist. He is patient and answers all my questions. The check in/out staff and Clinical Technician are friendly and helpful. The Opticians there can be good, depending who I worked with. I am very picky about how my glasses sit on my face. A year ago, Oct 2016, there were 2 opticians that helped me (1 female and 1 male), the male optician is the best. The female one seemed impatient and in a hurry, and she expected me to settle with the adjustments she made. I ended up going to the male optician, who was more concerned with how I like the glasses to fit, and he was more of a perfectionist. After 1-2 adjustments, the glasses fit perfectly, the way I want them to. I feel like he and I are on the same page. NVDO also has a great selection of eyewear - glasses and sunglasses. I love the Kate Spade glasses and the Maui Jim Sunglasses, both prescription, from NVDO. I have a pair of Oakley that I got somewhere else, and NVDO is able to send my Oakley sunglasses to Oakley to have new prescription lenses put in. I am already eyeballing a pair of Maui Jim that I plan on getting next Summer. It takes about 2 weeks for all prescription glasses to be ready. I highly recommend NVDO. If you're looking for a great and experienced optometrist who is outgoing, Dr Sparrenberger is the one for you.
Nov 25, 2017
Great service and appointment. The staff was great, helpful on decisions and letting me know how my vision was and what you'd do to help with my new prescription.
Nov 20, 2017
Dr. Giles is Fantastic! Efficient and still very thorough. I had several questions and she took the time to answer every one, and she helped me with my dry eye issue. I highly recommend Dr. Giles. On the office/admin side, I do wish the online appointment system actually worked. I've tried to use it a few times and never receive a follow-up to actually schedule the appointment, but receive auto-email after auto-email reminding me that it is time for my annual exam.
Nov 15, 2017
I have been a patient at NOVA Eye Docs for 10 years, and continue to be pleased with their care and service. No matter how busy they are, each member of the team takes the time to answer my questions and address my concerns. The opticians also do not try to push a certain brand of glasses to me; instead, they work with what I want and help me choose the best options.
Nov 8, 2017
I honestly look forward to my annual eye exams at NVDO. Scheduling is easy and convenient, and the staff is always polite and helpful. Dr. Sparrenberger, in the Reston office, is extremely knowledgeable, great at inviting and answering questions, and always upbeat.
Nov 6, 2017
I have found my new Optometrist. This place incredible...the staff was very helpful and courteous. Brian Quinn is a wealth of knowledge in sports optics.....he helped get me fitted in a great pair of Rudy Project cycling glasses that would accept my outrageous prescription. Dr. Smithson was right on point with what I was needing and provided great information on the right style of glasses that would meet my prescription needs. They also have a great selection of name brand glasses for any style or fashion need.
Nov 2, 2017
After my eye exam, where I was pushed to add on retinal imaging for additional charge, they then pushed me to purchase only the most expensive lens and coating options without reviewing other alternatives. It was the end of their business day, so I understand that they were interested in leaving. It was obvious that the person helping me was more interested in his commission than serving his customer. It should be expected that customers will need time to select frames and should be offered options other than the most expensive. In the end it was my fault for signing on the dotted line but I am very disappointed with my experience. The (most expensive) coating that was requested by my optometrist also results in a blue mirroring that I was not warned about and would not have chosen. It causes a glare off of the back of the lenses that is distracting. They also said that I had no coverage for a second pair of glasses and would need to return with more documentation at a later time. As a federal employee I have many options for vision coverage and I had specifically chosen an insurance option for offering 40% off a second pair of glasses. I knew that I had the coverage and guessed that this would be easily resolved once I brought in my insurance documents with details. When I returned 3 days later to show them the documentation, they said that they don't deal with submitting claims to the insurance company and that I would have to pay up front without knowing how much would actually be covered. The insurance company told me earlier that day that previous customers had used the discount for a second pair of glasses and this location had submitted to insurance. The two women that were working at that time were very short with me and were not willing to try to get to the root of the problem. It almost seemed that they were just trying to make me go away. When I picked up my glasses, these two women were equally brief and not friendly.
Oct 27, 2017
I've been getting my eyes checked here and buying my glasses here for over 10 years. Dr Snively is great; she explains things well and is very thorough. The office also keeps up with technology well. As for the opticians, they are awesome. I'm horrible at picking out frames, so they offer advice that is always spot on
Oct 23, 2017
Great service and attentive provider!
Oct 23, 2017
Dr. Smithson save my eyesight. His therapy helped me correct my right eye when I suffered from a stroke in 2010. My who family are using the services of NVDO.
Oct 19, 2017
I've been going there for many years now, and have always been pleased with the exams and the service. I've seen Dr. Giles and Dr. Miller, both of whom are very pleasant, thorough, and caring. In addition to regular exams, I've been treated for conjunctivitis and a scratched cornea.
Oct 19, 2017
Great and efficient practice, staff is very pleasant and helpful. Dr. Snively gave a great eye exam and she made sure I felt comfortable with my contact lense decision.
Oct 19, 2017
I was very pleased with the full service I received especially from Dr Smithson . All staff were respectful, very capable and professional.
Oct 19, 2017
Great, quick service. Very knowledgeable staff and doctors.
Oct 19, 2017
Amazing staff and doctors. My dog ate my only pair of glasses. I stopped in desperate for some help. They found an opening and had me in with a doctor in under 30 mins. They gave me some trial contacts to hold me over until my new glasses arrive.
Oct 13, 2017
top notch front desk service and the BEST optometrist EVER in Dr. Snively
Oct 10, 2017
weirdly worded - doesn't seem needed to "support our online presence" but rather the survey is much more about the office visit I had yesterday
Oct 5, 2017
Courteous service at from desk. Efficient Check in.
Sep 29, 2017
The care I was given by the staff that day was excellent. Dr. Kim was thorough, easy to understand, & caring. I was didappointed thta Dr. Briceno was no longer available, but Dr. Kim was a very pleasant surprise.
Sep 24, 2017
Couldn't be happier. Kind staff, no waiting, was seen same day. Dr Smithson got me squared away quickly, and hooked me up on my co-pay.
Sep 16, 2017
Wonderful experience. Extremely impressed with both the staff and doctors that I interacted with. Everyone was professional and customer-service oriented. Highly, highly recommend.
Sep 12, 2017
Dr. Snively and her staff are professional, knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile to help you during your visit. I highly recommend for all your optometry needs to use the Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry! You will not be disappointed.
Sep 3, 2017
Very pleased with the Expert help, and recommendations to solutions!!
Aug 29, 2017
Timely, Friendly, Efficient, State of the Art Equipment, Competent, personable & knowledgeable Dr. ! Every aspect of my questions were explained so I could understand them.
Aug 15, 2017
Excellent service all around. All were hospitable and caring. Special thanks to the woman who adjusted my frame at the end of my visit.
Aug 15, 2017
I have been going to this office for years now, and I can always count on fast, friendly and efficient care. The doctor and staff always tell you what is going on with your exam every step of the way and they offer the convenience of the most modern technologies. I feel like I matter and that my ocular health is getting the best of care.
Aug 8, 2017
Excellent caregivers and top notch service for many years.
Jul 21, 2017
Not aware of your online presence
Jul 18, 2017
Very helpful ladies at reception who got me in to see a Dr right away. He was knowledgeable, well read, and funny. He explained the test results more clearly than I have experienced before. Top marks all round.
Jun 27, 2017
Dr. Smithson is awesome. Very thorough and attentive
Jun 22, 2017
Great service here, I appreciate that the doctor takes time with you to evaluate your vision concerns and explains everything. Then helps you make a plan, if needed
Jun 22, 2017
Great experience as always
Jun 21, 2017
The doctor was excellent. She was very nice to explain my questions and carefully examined my eyes. I am very happy with the prescription glasses now.
Jun 14, 2017
Excellent practice. I have been to all of their doctors and they are great!
Jun 13, 2017
By FAR, this is the best experience I have had both getting my eyes checked and at a doctor's office. State of the art equipment, thorough exam with results explained, and then working with Brian to choose frames for my glasses -- unbelievable, really! Exemplary customer service all the way around.
Jun 7, 2017
I've been totally satisfied with NVDO for the past 12 years.
May 26, 2017
I'm impressed with the whole operation, from the doctors to the technicians, etc. Everyone that I have had contact with I've found to be competent, helpful and excellent with the clients and customers.
May 20, 2017
I'm a great fan of Dr. Snively -- I have full confidence in what she tells me. My wife and I have been her patients for many years and will remain so.
May 13, 2017
Dr. Smithson, Shannon and the entire staff were professional, insightful, providing patient centered state of the art and personal care.
May 11, 2017
As always esxellent Customer Service.
May 7, 2017
Professional, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable! Dr. Smithson is wonderful and always open to questions and discussing options. Brian helped me tremendously in my new glasses as I am a newbie to the progressive lenses :)
Apr 27, 2017
Dr. Giles is wonderful--friendly, efficient, and thorough.
Apr 21, 2017
Dr Smithson is the absolute best !!
Apr 8, 2017
Service was perfect, Dr Hope was so friendly and kind !
Apr 6, 2017
I have been going to the Reston office for quite some time now. I am happy with it for the most part.
Apr 5, 2017
NVDO I Need Reston is absolutely great! Friendly staff, outstanding doctors, I can't say enough positive comments!
Mar 25, 2017
This is a very professional office from the Office Manager, to the Technician to Dr. Snively. All personnel are TOP NOTCH and very knowledgeable in their fields. Patients are treated with respect and kindness. They understand that seniors are on a budget and work with you on insurance etc. I find Dr. Snively more thorough and detailed in her examinations than any Eye Doctor I have gone to. She explains issues in great detail and goes over x-rays etc. so the patient understands her eye issues.
Mar 22, 2017
Excellent care and service!
Mar 17, 2017
As always excellent service!
Mar 17, 2017
Dr Smithson and his staff did an excellent job. His eye exam was the most thorough exam I have had. I really appreciate his professionalism. He addressed my visual functional needs. His work with the professional sports teams of the Washington, D.C. area gives him an exceptional understanding and insight into the visual challenges of each sport.
Mar 6, 2017
The doctor and staff did wonderful to help me because they have a great patience with me by writing the notes to me which I am Deaf. They did amazing service. I always love their service every year as follow-up yearly. Thanks!!!
Mar 2, 2017
Dr. Kim was very thorough In her exam, even though she didn't find anything wrong. I'm still have the problems she looked into; my own research indicated my problems stemperature from cataracts.
Feb 27, 2017
NVDO was great as always, from the front desk, to Dr. Snively to Brian working the frames and lens process
Feb 26, 2017
Love Dr Sparrenberger and the front office.
Feb 25, 2017
Always a good experience when I go for my routine eye exams
Feb 22, 2017
ALTHOUGH I WAS 10 MINUTES LATE FOR MY APPOINTMENT, I WAS SEEN IMMEDIATELY AND I WAS SERVED EFFICIENTLY, THOROUGHLY, AND IN A POSITIVE MANNER.
Feb 22, 2017
Our family has been seeing Dr. Snively for 20 years, we're always pleased with her and her team's professionalism and friendliness.
Feb 18, 2017
I had an appointment for general check on February 7th. The stuff and Doctor Jiles were very professional, polite and caring. However, my glasses didn't come in on the time. Plus, I was told to come pick up the glasses on Wednesday, when showed up and waiting 30 min cause they couldn't find my glasses, it appeared that glasses were not ready until Friday. Quite unpleasant experience on this side, especially that no one felt anyhow responsible or carrying to apologise for the experience. Finally, they offered to change lenses for free on a different pair of glasses. I will take the offer, but have to say politeness is obviously not the strongest side of the technician Jones
Feb 15, 2017
I took my 86 yo mother and the staff couldn't have been more pleasant. The three working the desk (a southern man, the lefty(!) and the red haired woman) all were polite, efficient and personable. The best was Dimitri who was very kind to my mom, explained things, was deferential to her without being stiff and was extremely helpful as she is not mobile and we needed some manpower to get her in and out of the exam chair. Dr Snively opened with a wonderful story of her name (same as my mother's) which broke the ice. We were shown how the last glasses prescription from another company did not take into account my mother's astigmatism proving what my mom felt all along: they just don't work. And the crack in my mother's current eyeglass lenses? It was actually thin monofilament that slipped out of a groove and ran across the face of a lens appearing to be a crack. The optician fixed it for free. We have extreme confidence in the service and professionalism of this office. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Feb 14, 2017
I have been a patient of Dr. Hope Snively's practice for 19 years, she is knowledgeable, professional and personable and I highly recommend her to others.
Feb 13, 2017
Very professional, very pleased
Jan 25, 2017
Dr. Smithson is knowledgeable and very easy to connect with. He walked me through his insights from the images of my eyes and comparisons to images from prior years, carefully studying the details in a way that gave me great confidence. He offered a personalized set of contact and glasses recommendations and different options that would appeal for cost management, should I be interested. The staff is very pleasant, and the experience was very smooth. I was never left waiting around and was treated very professionally.
Jan 21, 2017
Pleasant curteous and quality service
Jan 18, 2017
Great service, took me in right on scheduled time, honest suggestions great staff.
Jan 10, 2017
Great service and staff was knowledgeable and helpful in assisting in my son needs
Jan 8, 2017
The eye exam was very thorough, was very pleasant, and I was very happy that Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry could accommodate my schedule.
Jan 3, 2017
Great, thorough exam by Dr. Giles and staff!
Dec 16, 2016
This is a friendly, and very professional organization which is superb. I like the entire staff from the front desk, to the technicians, to the doctors; all are great. The care provided is exceptional.
Dec 16, 2016
Pretty awful visit -- from 10:10 AM to 12:40 PM -- 2-1/2 hours for a visual fields test! You may want to consider spacing appointments further apart.
Dec 16, 2016
Dr. Smithson. Always professional, always thorough.
Dec 10, 2016
Caring courteous skilled people.
Dec 7, 2016
Everyone was extremely capable, helpful and pleasant. Dr Snively gave me a thorough eye exam and answered any questions I had about my eyes and my vision. I highly recommend Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry!!!
Dec 7, 2016
Great experience, great staff.
Nov 19, 2016
I have been coming to your office for years and have always found it to be very professional with a friendly staff. I am always satisfied with my exam and glasses!
Nov 16, 2016
As always, a great experience. Efficient, caring office staff, and Dr. Snively is professional, friendly, wiling to spend time to learn what options work best for me.
Nov 15, 2016
The entire staff was friendly and very helpful. Thanks for all your time ad patience with my husband and myself. Anxious to get my new glasses. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Nov 13, 2016
Dr. Smithson and Brian Quinn (optician) are wonderful!
Nov 7, 2016
Excellent service from the receptionist, the technician performing the initial eye tests, the technician assisting with my eyeglass selection and finally Dr. Sparrenberger. I am very pleased with the service from this office.
Nov 5, 2016
I was totally satisfied with my first experience at the Reston office. Dr. Giles did the most extensive exam I have ever had. She was very professional as well as attentive to my concerns. The staff was also very helpful. I wasn't "steered" to frames that usually did not sell good, as I have been at other pratices. I was able to select the pair I wanted without being pushed or rushed. Then, and only then did the staff amke suggestions as to how they looked on me and showed me similiar pairs to compare with. I plan on staying with the Reston office.
Nov 4, 2016
Thank you for squeezing me in within a couple of hours yesterday. Awesome experience and saved me from having an eye infection over the weekend.
Nov 4, 2016
This is just a great group and I am sorry I have taken so long to recognize their expertise, friendly quality staff and killer optical shop. I have been a satisfied patient for several years. I am extremely nearsighted and come in annually for a check to be sure my peepers are at their healthiest best. Truly enjoy Dr. Sparreberger who has a great sense of humor but is obviously very qualified and serious about his profession. Have ordered many pairs of glasses through the optics side and appreciate their willingness to work with me and build glasses that are both fun to wear and meet my many sight requirements. Feeling fortunate to have these folks taking care of my eyes.
Oct 29, 2016
Great place to have your eyes taken care of. Always professional.
Oct 29, 2016
Courteous, thorough, and helpful practice that makes eye care an enduring relationship over many years.
Oct 25, 2016
Saw Dr. Kim and was very unimpressed. Felt she was very pushy trying to convince me to change my prescription. I told her I was happy with my eyesight and having no problems whatsoever. It was a routine annual visit. I told her if that was her philosophy to try and change prescriptions each visit she was not going to be a good fit for me. I honestly don't know if I'd come back.
Oct 24, 2016
I live in Harpers Ferry WV and having Dr. Snively as my optometrist makes it worth the trip. She had always shown compassion and very through during my exams. My husband had been patient of hers for over 20 years and our son now sees her. Would highly recommend Dr. Snively.
Oct 18, 2016
Dr. Sparenberger is great. His personality and ability to chat puts me at ease. I would definitely recommend.
Oct 4, 2016
Excellent experience. Very thorough and great communication. Will definitely recommend
Oct 2, 2016
Great eesponse time and customer service. Large amount of clients but each person was treated with respect and all the time to answer questions and expand recommendations from staff was availible and at no time did i feel rushed.
Oct 1, 2016
Wonderful care from start to finish.
Oct 1, 2016
The technicians before the doctor were very courteous however the sales associate after was very short and disinterested.
Sep 28, 2016
Excellent service! I walked in during lunchtime, and the receptionist informed me of a cancellation. The testing procedures were efficient, and Christina (as well as all staff members) answered all of my questions thoroughly. The eyeglass shop worked out the insurance paperwork quickly. I was in and out in a little over an hour!
Sep 28, 2016
Had Dr Hope Snively yesterday for my eye exam. Dr Snively and the staff did a great job. They took their time and let me know what was going on through the entire process.
Sep 21, 2016
Very professional and thorough exam. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Smithson did an excellent job explaining the results and making treatment recommendations.
Sep 15, 2016
Very professional and thorough exam. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Smithson did an excellent job explaining the results and making treatment recommendations.
Sep 15, 2016
I have be a client patient with Dr Galiani, Dr V, and Dr Sparenburger for at least20 years. They are all very professional and very effective. .
Sep 10, 2016
They were great as usual Recommend to anyone
Sep 9, 2016
Best eye doctor I've ever been to. Thank you for going above and beyond. I would highly recommend this office to anyone searching for a good Optometry practice
Aug 30, 2016
Cheerful welcome, comfortable waiting area, prompt service.
Aug 28, 2016
the best as usual - this practice focuses on ... focusing on your task be it athletic or working at computers.
Aug 26, 2016
Dr. Hope is very pleasant. She makes us feel like old friends while examining. We have the fullest confidence in her diagnoses
Aug 26, 2016
Dr. Sparrenberger is fantastic! He's very knowledgeable and friendly. So happy to have found him!
Aug 22, 2016
Undoubtedly, the best and most relaxing eye exam I have had in 60 yrs. Dr. Smithson is great. Explains things practically, is reassuring and very personable.
Aug 17, 2016
Excellent attention, diagnosis and exam. Follow up with glasses and prescription was seemless.
Aug 5, 2016
Dr. Giles at the Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry is 5 star plus! Very efficient, timely, knowledgeable, and current on all options of necessary or personal choice options for care. The office is also efficient and timely with a friendly staff that helps you utilize your insurance most effectively. Great care, state of the art technology and a fantastic and personable Doctor. Highly Recommend! Dorothy
Aug 3, 2016
good service and prompt appt.
Jul 29, 2016
Pleasant surroundings and attentive staff. Dr. Giles is wonderful. I always feel confident that I have received excellent treatment.
Jul 23, 2016
Friendly reception. I was seen quickly. Dr. Snively took time to ask questions, thoroughly review my records. Very happy. Been a client for over ten years.
Jul 23, 2016
I was received with a friendly welcome into the office for my eye exam.
Jul 19, 2016
prompt service, professional staff, doctors are friendly and competent
Jul 8, 2016
Awesome service from front reception to Dr. B to Pam the glasses consultant!
Jul 4, 2016
The office is convenient and professional with good customer service. They are knowledgeable about insurance and make everything easy.
Jun 28, 2016
Professional and personal all in one. This is a superb operation from start to finish.
Jun 26, 2016
Everyone at Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry (Reston) was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Dr. Briceno answered all my questions. I did not feel at all that I was wasting her time. That means a lot.
Jun 19, 2016
Very good experience yesterday at my annual visit. Thank you!
Jun 5, 2016
Very professional service from all I interacted with. All steps of the exam process were very well explained. No eye drops is nice!
Jun 3, 2016
I had a great experience with Dr. Briceno! The staff are great too. One of the associated helped me pick out glasses and I was really happy with their service. Would definitely recommend.
Jun 2, 2016
I was very pleased with Sylvia, my doctor and your entire staff
May 26, 2016
Camy was the consummate professional answering my questions and ensuring my comfort was a priority, while working to ensure the tests were conducted thoroughly and correctly. Dr. Briceno is nothing less than the absolute ideal doctor. Her patient care skills are second to none. Dr. Briceno explained test results in lay terms so that I was thoroughly aware of my vision condition. When additional tests were ordered, she went the extra mile to explain the reason why, and made sure my questions were answered. I will continue to use Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry as long as vision technicians such as Camy, and Doctors such as Dr. Briceno continue their association with the practice.
May 22, 2016
I came in looking to change from a lifelong glasses wearer to try out contacts. Dr Smithson was really helpful and understanding, even encouraging me to try LASIK. I ended up going with LASIK and I am going to be very happy.
May 12, 2016
This is one appointment I don't dread. Dr. Snively is always professional and friendly and makes me feel better than when I came in.
May 11, 2016
Always a pleasant experience!
May 9, 2016
Amazingly efficient optometrists. From the moment you walk in the door, they quickly and professionally hand you off from one expert to another to the Doctor, with no down time. In the span of about 30 minutes, I received an eye exam, a contact lens fitting, a new fangled retinal scan of some sort, and even ordered new glasses.
May 3, 2016
Excellent as always, Christina Giles, O.D. is great, very friendly and helpful. Everybody in Reston office is so friendly!
Apr 22, 2016
Dr. Sylvia Briceno is the best optometry in the whole world!
Apr 22, 2016
I highly recommend Dr. Sparrenberger and the staff at NoVa Eye Docs.
Apr 19, 2016
My son and I were very appreciate of Dr. Smithson's approach and attention in addressing our concerns. We look forward to continue working with him on this specific concern and will be sure to refer others to the practice.
Apr 14, 2016
Will come again smile on my face!!!!!
Apr 10, 2016
Doctors were very good, but customer services were very poor, especially on the phone and at the check in.
Apr 8, 2016
The Plaza America facility is large and the staff is mostly set way back from the entrance. When it's busy it's hard to know where to start. Would you consider a little sign hanging over the long sign in desk by the back wall that says "Check in here first" or something like that?
Apr 1, 2016
Overall a good visit. My only recommendation is when they dilate the eyes it would be helpful if they could provide sunglasses on your way out.
Mar 25, 2016
Please keep Dr. Giles there, she is awesome!
Mar 24, 2016
This is the second time I have experienced less than adequate service from your staff. This time, I had lost complete vision in one eye (ended up seeing ophthalmologist and retinal specialist) and ebony and other staff members would not let me speak to dr sparrenberger or any of the technicians, nor would they book an appointment for me less than two weeks out. I plan to take my business, my daughter, my husband and two friends that I previously referred to this office to see another optometrist. Not worth the headache to deal with your inadequate, off putting staff. I think Dr Sparrenberger is excellent and I hope he receives this information
Mar 18, 2016
You should have a rating between Fair and Excellent, perhaps Good?? Many aspects were better than Fair, but maybe not excellent.
Mar 17, 2016
My eye care was thoroughly explained to me each step along the way in my efficient, professional, & kind eye exam & frame fitting at NOVA Doctors of Optomitry. I know my eye history is well recorded & I am looked upon as an individual. Excellent Staff, as well.
Mar 15, 2016
Setting up the appointment by could be sooo much better. I'm only allowed to indicate that I want to schedule an appointment and wait to be contacted. I ended up calling to set up my appointment. Would be nice if I could indicate times that worked best for me or pick a time from available times online.
Mar 15, 2016
I would not have done the contact fitting if I had known it was going to be over $100. That should be discussed with me before hand. Other than that, I had great service.
Mar 13, 2016
Thank you! Dr. Smithson is wonderful!
Mar 5, 2016
I go here for my annual diabetic eye exam, the doctors and staff are all very knowledgable and friendly. Love this place!
Mar 3, 2016
Opening hours were not made clear
Feb 27, 2016
I have been coming here for years and it keeps getting better - the people are very professional, warm, and engaging. I always receive excellent care and assistance at every appointment.
Feb 26, 2016
This was a fantastic experience. Thank you!
Feb 22, 2016
I've been coming to the Reston office for years and wanted to say this visit was the best - in terms of staff friendliness and timeliness. Thank you!
Feb 16, 2016
The Dr. was great. I have problem with the insurance. Although my insurance said the doctor was in network and a yearly eye exam is covered by my insurance I ended up paying $249 dollars for the exam and contact fitting. I don't understand why my vision insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield would not apply for this visit. I have been going to this place for five years and really like the staff and Drs. and have recommended the office to friends and family. Now that my insurance is no longer accepted, I will have to change optometrist.
Feb 16, 2016
I think the check out person was new at the job, therefore under "check-Out team" I only rated it FAIR.
Feb 15, 2016
I have been using this practice for over 10 years, and they are simply the best. Dr. Smithson for example is personable, knowledgeable, up to date on the latest techniques, and thoroughly explains everything, staying with you as long as is needed to answer everything you want to know.
Feb 11, 2016
I have been coming to Northern Va. Doctors of Optometry for over 20 years, usually seeing Dr. Harry Snyder in Falls Church. Your office was very nice, and I was very comfortable with Dr. Briceno. Dr. Snyder was out of town and the Falls Church office made my appointment for me in Reston.
Feb 8, 2016
wish there were more choices for answers, not just E-F-P
Jan 30, 2016
I wanted to know how best to use my insurance allowance, but the checkout lady was not please nor helpful.
Jan 24, 2016
This is an efficient, friendly, professional office that is a pleasure dealing with.
Jan 23, 2016
When we leave a voice messsge, please return our call. Thanks.
Jan 21, 2016
It would be nice to be informed of additional charges not covered by the insurance when you are getting examined.
Jan 20, 2016
When I got a call to make the appointment, I had to provide all the information i sent online over the phone again. It was a waste of my time. Once I provided it, there was no appointment for 3 weeks. I told them it would have been nice to know they couldn't see me sooner as my eyes have been blurry. She worked to bump it up sooner, which I appreciated. When I walked in for my appointment, the receptionist said to wait. I stood for 5 minutes before she then tended to someone else first. I sat down and someone called me 5 minutes later. Would appreciate a final close out with the doctor to review prescription -- felt rushed to be handed off to pick out glasses with no formal recap of recommendations.
Jan 13, 2016
I am Deaf with ASL. All of the staff members plus doctors are awesome to communication with me via writing back and forth as smooth process. They are very great patient and no rush at all. Also, they treated me with their respect as human being alike everyone as diversity, not treat me different because of my Deaf with ASL. One of staff member knows her little ASL to talk to me which is awesome. It is nice to seeing someone who works there with little or more ASL. They are champ as the best service.
Jan 9, 2016
I walked in with no appointment and was seen within 5 minutes!
Jan 6, 2016
I walked in with no appointment and was seen within 5 minutes!
Jan 6, 2016
I keep returning to Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry because of Dr. Giles' thoroughness in assessing my problems and needs. I would not hesitate to recommend this NOVA Doctor of Optometry office.
Dec 30, 2015
Started seeing Dr. Smithson 11 years ago when I was 4! He's cool! My prescription is very heavy and I had to have prisms and vision therapy when I was 5 bc my eyes didn't align properly. This week he told me my eyes are very stable and with my glasses there's no job I can't do!
Dec 26, 2015
The doctors that I have seen are excellent and helpful. The front desk personnel have never been anything expect average. The opticians are all fantastic--they love to help find the right frame and fit.
Dec 23, 2015
Horrendous service! Our family members have consulted at various times with Dr Snively, Smithson, Giles, and Briceno. They're all very nice. The front line personel, except for the black man, is pitiful. The old white lady is rude and doesn't give a hoot about customers. The Indian girl is not friendly and takes it upon herself to make charges without explanation to the customer. The reception desk can't seem to know what they're doing. It took them 1/2 hour to cancel unapproved charges and settled my bill. This is not the first time that we have witnessed this.
Dec 21, 2015
THE PRICE OF THE GLASSES IS OUTRAGEOUS
Dec 19, 2015
I've been coming to the Reston office for many years and I've always received excellent service all around.
Dec 11, 2015
Liked the way Dr. Smithson laid out options for eye glass options for the future without pressure to buy them now.
Dec 11, 2015
Dr. Giles is excellent, she is not only very skilled and knowledgable, but also very concerned about the patient. Take my case for example, due to my condition of a present mild infection and dryness of the eyes, she suggest it might not be the correct lens prescription from this exam, and asked me to come back after two weeks after these conditions are gone. She is trying to make sure the results are without doubts according to her best knowledge, and not being bothered by the cost of her time. That's what makes a good doctor.
Dec 9, 2015
Convenience of Office hours is based on the Doctor's schedule at my preferred location, not the office overall.
Dec 9, 2015
Add the category "good" to this questionaire/
Dec 8, 2015
I was referred to Dr. Smithson after frustrating eye concerns -He consistently exceeds my expectations by explaining issues and solutions in clear helpful terms. Listens and resolves eyecare issues!
Dec 7, 2015
Dr. Sparrenberger takes the time to review the exam and makes you feel comfortable with the results. Dr. Sparrenberger takes the time to review any concerns and answers all of my question. Dr. Sparrenberger is friendly and is always smiling.
Dec 7, 2015
Perhaps ask your eye-glass technician to check with patient if current glasses need cleaning or repair. Went to shop where I bought frames and that was offered as I was trying on new frames. Nice touch. (Mine did need a minor repair.
Dec 4, 2015
Me and my family have been patients for more than 30 yrs. And there is a good reason for that! Always excellent service. Thanks, Mike Sweet
Dec 3, 2015
every time I come in for an appointment, the Dr's are running late and I am told this. If this is an ongoing issue, maybe schedule more time for each patient/Dr visit. This is frustrating when you make a point to arrive on time or a little early for paperwork to find out you still have to wait due the dr running behind.
Dec 3, 2015
It was sort of a "meh" experience. The front office staff all seem sort of cranky, and the upsell for a 3D eyeball scan came on quite strong. $170 for just some plastic glasses seems crazy, too. I *have* insurance. Gah. Probably should have shopped around more.
Dec 3, 2015
I did not understand specifically what I was being charged for. The invoice had two exams-I paid $10 of the $160 for the first one and the entire amount on the second one. I asked the person at check out to explain the two exams and why I was being charged for the second one and the only answer I received was "That's what your benefit covers". I do not recall paying for two separate exams in the past-I would like further clarification on this.
Nov 18, 2015
The Dr. was an hour late. The Technician told me she was "running 20 minutes behind", but I wasn't shown to the Dr until 55 minutes after my scheduled visit. Upon meeting with the Dr. she failed to even acknowledge the fact that she was running behind until the end of the visit when I asked her about the delay, to which she appeared to have no idea of even how far behind schedule she was. If it was an option, I would give zero stars. I will likely not be returning to this practice.
Nov 16, 2015
I'd have been happier if the area that the technician checked my eyes was more private. I also wish you had extensive weekend hours; my life doesn't allow fitting anything in during the weekday, unless I take sick time or vacation time from work. This is not how I want to use my valuable sick/vacation time.
Nov 12, 2015
Many test results was not explaining clearly. Some of complain of discomfort was not clearly informed the reason and cause.
Nov 12, 2015
Regarding the 'poor' grade on question 2.....doesn't your site say that you open at 0900, when you don't actually open until 1000 (as posted on the door)?
Nov 12, 2015
My husband & I appreciate having Dr. Sparrenberger as the excellent provider of our eye care.
Nov 10, 2015
It was a good visit and some new eye-photograph technology was explained to me by the doctor and I love these types of explanations ... I care to see what the Doctor thinks he is seeing. And the environment was friendly and caring. I had plenty of opportunity to ask the questions I had.
Nov 9, 2015
It the first appointment of the day is 0820 please have the doors opened by 0810. You expect the client to be "early" so open the doors EARLY.
Nov 8, 2015
Will definetly come again and recommend friends and family.
Nov 8, 2015
I always receive the best care when i come in for my yearly eye check appointment. Dr. Keith Smithson is wonderful!
Nov 6, 2015
Dr. Snively is extraordinary. She is very attuned to my retinal history. Her recommendation for the Focus Support Multivitamin was an example of just how spot-on her exams and recommended treatments are. She works exceptionally well with two Opthamologists who are treating me for a Central Retinal Artery Occlusion and Glaucoma High Risk. She is truly best-in-class.
Nov 6, 2015
I really wish you could expand the available eyeglass frames. I am satisfied with the ones I ordered/purchased, but the selection is not nearly as robust as I believe it could be. And if there are catalogs we can reference for additional options, those were not offered. Overall, fantastic experience - as always!
Nov 6, 2015
We are thrilled we got the chance to see Dr. Smithson and will most definitely recommend him to everyone we know. He was nice, informative and extremely patient. Thank you, Dr. Smithson, for the amazing service you gave us.
Nov 5, 2015
Dr. Smithson was wonderful, very helpful and patient. He answered all my questions.
Oct 29, 2015
You were out of hand soap in your restroom. That was sort of surprising in a medical setting.
Oct 29, 2015
Everyone was very nice and the entire process was very efficient. It was the quickest yet most thorough and friendly experience that I've had with an eye doctor.
Oct 29, 2015
The doctor was great but was disappointed in the eyeglass selection. It was really small and the sales person was not helpful at all. Basically just shrugged her shoulders at me. I got glasses somewhere else.
Oct 26, 2015
The best staff, the best eye doctors, and the most modern offices I've ever experienced with any doctors! Keep up the good work!
Oct 22, 2015
1) ability to schedule online apptts would be helpful. 2) appreciated follow up phone call to let me know my trial lenses were available
Oct 14, 2015
The clinical technician and doctor were wonderful. When I made the appointment I verified the price and was quoted a price half of what I was ultimately charged. It was very unprofessional and the check out person was completely unhelpful about their misrepresentation of costs earlier. I can't recommend here after that sort of misleading first encounter.
Oct 11, 2015
I have been a patient here for at least 15 years and hopefully I will be here for the next 15 years. I love the service and great selection here. Brian and Dr. Schomerberg are just super and if either were to leave I would have serious thought about leaving as well.
Oct 6, 2015
I've been a customer at this practice for 20+ years and love them.
Sep 29, 2015
Exceptional visit; very professional and friendly staff.
Sep 29, 2015
Really glad I found you all many years ago in Alexandria, and even more grateful to have you in Reston!
Sep 27, 2015
A great eye care team and excellent optician's shop for glasses buying and follow up adjustments. I feel confident that my eyes are in good hands, so to speak!
Sep 26, 2015
Reston office has a very nice team of doctors and staff.
Sep 26, 2015
My family and I have been going to Dr. Smithson for many years. I really trust and like him.
Sep 25, 2015
It would be nice if they gave some discounts on contacts I bought; especially since my Eye insurance only able to use once. If I actually go to the Marrieta website it seems to be cheaper to order from them. I was a little upset when the company that I got my contacts originally from lost my records so the staff at northern doctors of optometry did not know what contact to order and then my order was put in later.
Sep 25, 2015
The ambiance and staff at Northern Virginia Doctors of Optmetry are excellent throughout the experience. They are friendly, knowledgeable and 100 percent professional!
Sep 23, 2015
My appointment today at Northern VA Doctors of Optometry was very professional and well done. I am very happy with the care I received. They are a great office to go to for eye care. They are very knowledgable and caring. Dr. Sparrenburger is fab. You can tell he cares about his patients.
Sep 19, 2015
I love your practice. Please consider using Davis Vision for insurance
Sep 17, 2015
The optometrist assistant who conducted the initial tests was very pleasant and professional.
Sep 15, 2015
I'm not a good patient for having anything done with my eyes - but they make you feel so comfortable it's a breeze.
Sep 15, 2015
The fellow who was at the front desk did not seem to know understand that my daughter was in because of an emergency-she had a foreign body in her eye. He told us to wait and he would fit us in. One of the patients waiting said my daughter could take her place because it seemed more important. Was awkward, but I assumed that an emergency would take precedence over a scheduled appointment ~ most people understand this. Just don't know if this is your policy or not.
Sep 10, 2015
The check in guy was amazing. Dr. Snively took her time and explained the diagnosis and obviously genuinely cares about her patients. We appreciated the enthusiasm of the lady at the end who helps you select your glasses.
Sep 9, 2015
This was the most comprehensive and best experience I have had with an eye exam since moving to Northern Virginia over 20 years ago.
Sep 6, 2015
enjoy the selection of frames. optometrist should advise importance of non-glare for driving glasses....i bought a pair without inadvertently.
Sep 5, 2015
An overall excellent experience.
Sep 4, 2015
The staff seemed very unsure of my benefits and it took much longer than I would've liked checking out as a result. I also wanted contact lenses, but because they were not clear on my insurance I had to leave without them. I still have to call back when I have time to get further information and see if I can add the lenses to my order. Otherwise my visit with the doctor and the service while choosing my new frames was excellent.
Sep 4, 2015
Everyone is friendly, kind, and helpful!
Sep 3, 2015
Dr Sparrenberger is so down to earth and makes you feel like he has known you forever.
Sep 2, 2015
My appointment went smoothly and Dr. Sparrenberger discovered that the astigmatism in my left eye had moved. New prescription, new glasses. The optician was really helpful too.
Sep 1, 2015
Dr Giles is the best. Very thorough and caring.
Aug 30, 2015
Great visit - wish you were closer, but worth the 3.5 hr drive. Dr. Smithson and the technician from Liberty University were awesome!
Aug 28, 2015
I don't remember my doctor's name because he took me last minute due to the other doctor cancelling my appointment without notifying me(which is why I rated my experience fair). Nonetheless, the doctor who saw me was excellent!
Aug 25, 2015
Never disappointed when I visit this office, from the staff to the doctors everyone is caring and thoughtful! Thank you for being so wonderful!
Aug 24, 2015
This is my second exam at this location and I have been very pleased with both doctors. Even though I have moved to Leesburg, I plan to return to this location.
Aug 23, 2015
highly recommend. just wish they took my insurance.
Aug 20, 2015
I will keep recommending NVDO to everybody I know.
Aug 17, 2015
Staff was helpful and friendly - doctor had a sense of humor...and knew his stuff
Aug 16, 2015
Extended evening hours would be great.
Aug 16, 2015
We waited for nearly 30 minutes before someone told us that the doctor took an emergency patient.
Aug 15, 2015
Over all everything was excellent here are my comments 1, Although was charged to Medicare I think the charge for Opthomerist Dr. WAS high and don't understand chatge of Optomap 2,asked about cost of Eyeglass , it was exceptional high and I ordered the new glass 1/3 of what they said . also the person did not attempt to explain and un iterest. that was may be because I said I want to know the cost and will shop around which is my right ,but she che could tell me logic of their cost . thank you
Aug 12, 2015
Your new confirmation system didn't work too well because I texted back a 'yes' when asked to confirm my appt but when I showed up, they said that my appt had been cancelled. I showed them the text that I send and they realized their system messed up. So I had to wait an extra 20 min to be squeezed in-between appts. Other than that, the staff and doctor were wonderful.
Aug 11, 2015
We have been very pleased with Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry throughout the many years we have come to the Reston Office.
Aug 10, 2015
Thank you for the great professional people great team!!!
Aug 8, 2015
Great overall exam, service, and frame/lens selection. Brian Quinn is excellent. If only the cost wasn't so extreme.
Aug 4, 2015
This survey needs another circle between excellent and fair - like: very good.
Jul 29, 2015
Can someone send me my new prescription for eyeglasses.
Jul 29, 2015
excellent care but was seen >20 past appointment time
Jul 25, 2015
Noticed the technician not sure his name taking my initial eye tests entered my height incorrectly. He recorded 6 ft. 4 inches when I'm only 5ft. 4 inches. Please correct my files.
Jul 21, 2015
Always a pleasant experience. Dr. Smithson is friendly, thorough, and seems to really care about his patients.
Jul 12, 2015
The doctors and staff are very friendly and professional.
Jul 9, 2015
The Optical team member that we dealt was not able to provide the necessary information that we were requesting. She seems to be not interested at all in helping us and was in her own world. She just scribbled some numbers and asked us payment without explanation. I had to literally ask her 3 times to get her attention for payment. She also charged with unnecessary charges without even having basic knowledge of checking with insurance. We had to explain to her that it was covered by our insurance.
Jul 2, 2015
I would like an option of "good" on the survey. I would have checked that instead of fair in ease of appoitnment.
Jun 29, 2015
I always get excellent services from the staff
Jun 23, 2015
I was called in for my appointment a few minutes early so there was no waiting, the staff was professional, courteous and attentive. I will be back and will recommend others to go there.
Jun 23, 2015
I have not received the email I was told about to gain access to the patient portal.
Jun 21, 2015
I have gone to NoVA Doctors of Optometry and have always had great experiences. I am seeing perfectly. The exams and selection of products are phenomenal. I highly recommend the Reston office.
Jun 16, 2015
Please tone down your reminder 'bot. Multiple, simultaneous reminders via SMS and email a week ahead and a day ahead is abusive. I'd suggest doing a 1-week-advance email only. Then if the customer hits the OK button, don't send any more reminders. If no response by the customer, you might send one and only one SMS message, maybe at three days. Any further response should be from a human being, or else just stop.
Jun 16, 2015
Love the electronic patient portal.
Jun 16, 2015
I received superior service from everyone I came in contact with.
Jun 14, 2015
The only reason for the "fair" in office hours is that Dr. Snively is almost only available on weekdays. I work out in Leesburg, so a slight inconvenience. The new eye-imaging toy is fantastic. Well worth the $40 to be functional for the rest of the day.
Jun 13, 2015
Excellent service and care by the entire staaff.
Jun 12, 2015
The front office staff is rude
Jun 9, 2015
Keep doing what you are doing.....it is always a pleasure to get my yearly check up.
Jun 8, 2015
Didn't like up selling on dilation mac
Jun 3, 2015
I was expecting a full up complete exam - dialation, field of vision, etc. But instead received what I call a mini exam. Dr wants me to come back in 4 months. Means more costs, and I need to take additional time off from work.
Jun 3, 2015
Dr Sparrenberger was great! Took the time to explain everything.
Jun 2, 2015
I really enjoyed my interaction with the staff, Brian and my Doctor was fantastic. She explained things a couple ways to help me understand my vision prescription. The new machine was much better than dilating the eyes as well.
Jun 2, 2015
Do not have Saturday hours if your doctors are not interested in giving quality care. Dr. Giles was clearly more interested in getting me out the door rather than making sure my visit was productive.
Jun 2, 2015
Love Dr. Snively!!! She is great!
Jun 2, 2015
Never a problem here....always leave knowing I am well taken care of and have the best care available. Plus, bought a pair of new sunglasses with my birthday discount!!! Very much appreciated.
May 19, 2015
I reached the office on time for my appointment. I had to wait 30 minutes before I was called in by the Technician. There was no apology or explanation for the delay. He appeared to be in a rush as he was talking very fast and moving me from one machine to another.
May 14, 2015
Wonderful staff and caring doctor!
May 12, 2015