Name: Costco Optical
Rating: 3.2

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Valerie Peterson Herriman, UT

I started purchasing contact lenses through Costco several years ago. The optical portion of their website is easy to navigate and uploading my prescription was quick and easy. They have many brands and options to choose from and I love the convenience of ordering from home. It usually takes less than a week to receive the lenses in the mailbox. Costco customer service is awesome as well and return or issues are easy to deal with.

2 years ago

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roberto arcia Columbia, MO

I have ordered various different frames from my local Costco Optical. They are amazing when it comes to accepting various vision insurances. It helps that even without insurance, their glasses can be insanely cheap! For all of my frames, the turnaround rate to receive them was only about a month-the whole process is quick and easy. I will continue to order different frames through them as they are such a great option,

3 years ago

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Emily H West Wendover, NV

Staff was very friendly and helpful in helping me get my first pair of glasses. I was a little nervous trying to find frames that I thought suited me well, but was reassured by the kind staff member helping me choose frames. They are always willing to adjust my glasses and sunglasses for free, and clean the lens. I am very happy with my experience.

3 years ago

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Cindy H Gilbert, AZ

I have bought contacts and glasses for myself and my daughters from Costco Optical. They have good selection and value. I can't say that i am a fan of all their restrictions during Covid but at least it was available when my college student needed an update on her glasses. The contacts and glasses usually come in about a week...a little longer for the glasses.

3 years ago

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Keron Grey Tallahassee, FL

Costco is amazinggggg, I love how big it is and the fact that I can buy things in bulk and still save money, while get the option to get eye care is so wild to me. The quality of my glasses and the customer service was great. The doctor and staff of the vision center were a pleasure to work with. I’m satisfied with my decision to use Costco Optical for eye care. I LOVE IT.

4 years ago

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Stephanie Bloniarz

Great optical center! A great selection, at an affordable price and the quality can't be beat! The warranty provides comfort to their consumers.

8 months ago

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Pete Dizbon Daly City, CA

The 2nd time I had gone to Costco for eyeglasses was a few months ago, and they did not fail to impress me! Their employees are exceptionally helpful, and the quality of product is just as good!!

1 year ago

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David Eckert Estero, FL

I’m only giving 4 stars because I don’t have a basis to compare to Varilux, supposedly the best. I can only say they are crystal clear, and have very good transition and peripheral view, they are progressives. By far better than the 2 for1 joints and even more affordable once you factor in the upsells. I’m impressed!

1 year ago

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Robert Horn II Pahrump, NV

We recently became members of Costco. I needed a pair of prescription sunglasses and decided to give Costco Optical a try. They had a great selection and at great prices. I purchased a pair that looks great on me.

1 year ago

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bonnie oliver Mt. Pleasant, SC

Very poor customer service - the specialists are more concerned about lunch breaks and the customers waiting than the customers that they are actually serving. Eyeglasses are ordered, money is paid and they don't bother to notify you that the eyeglasses are available for pick up. When you call to check on status, no attempt to check on hand products, just checked the computer that says shipped - it was actually already in the store. Upon pick up no mirror was even available to see how they looked. Price was better than the optical places, but looking elsewhere for next purchase. This store is in Mount Pleasant, SC

1 year ago

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Dennis Doyle Kerrville, TX

You have to wait in line. But my only real gripe is cleaning the lenses. They tell you soap and water. Well that doesn’t work well. Always leaving some kind of film and get dirty so fast. So much of a pain constantly cleaning unlike other lenses from other companies, very easy to clean with just a cloth they give you. Not happy and the same with my wife!!

2 years ago

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Chad Edgar Wentzville, MO

Has very nice glasses and do very good job keeping a distance but doing a good job doing their job without making you feel uncomfortable they're very considerate glad I got my first pair of glasses from them amazing feeling

2 years ago

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Ron B. Burlingame, CA

I have now bought two pairs of prescription sunglasses at Costco. They are OK at first but the coatings they put on for UV protection gets an "orange peel" finish on the surface in any kind of heat. It is impossible to wipe or polish them and they become worthless. I have several other pair of sunglasses that are older and they have never had any distortion issues from heat....Someone mentioned they apply all the "coatings" in one process unlike in the past and that is when problems starting to occur. I was just in Las Vegas and the outside temp got up to 120 degrees. My sunglasses started to become unwearable as the lenses distorted.

3 years ago

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Barbara the Barbarian Elkridge, MD

I recently purchased two pairs of glasses. One pair had progressive lenses and work fine. The optician sold me on the “multifunction lenses” version with a blue coating for screen use for my second pair, which were less expensive. I thought the only difference was the coating because the optician failed to explain the difference in the lens itself as compared to the progressive lenses. He merely pointed to a laminated graphic of a computer screen. When I received the second pair, I was only able to focus by looking through the very bottom of the lenses. That made the image very blurry for reading, watching tv, walking around, and driving. So, Costco’s ”multifunction lenses” are only good for screen use while looking sharply downwards. I had to take them back for replacement with progressive lenses, for an additional $60.

3 years ago

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Not seeing so clearly now Marshall, WI

This was a second glass purchase from Costco last summer. Had the blue light coating put on this time as well as bifocal for reading. Recently noticed a “scratch” on the inside right lens. Stopped at the optical department today to see if there was anything that could be done to fix this issue. Was somewhat rudely today that A. Costco does not guarantee their glasses B. I could order a new lens for $129 C. Maybe I could take it to a regular optician and see if they could fix it Needless to say this will be my last eyeglass purchase at Costco. I will use a different provider in the future!

3 years ago

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Phalda Morris Jacksonville, FL

I have ordered glasses from Costco Optical twice now and both times I have been very satisfied. They have so many styles to choose from and they take most insurances policies. I would certainly suggest using Costco Optical to anyone looking for new glasses or contacts.

2 years ago

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joannhendren Richmond, VA

Definitely great prices on glasses! Way better than other places!!! Nice options and good quality to choose from. Go check them out! They didn’t except insurance but I was able to send everything in and get reimbursed by my insurance company.

2 years ago

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Shopman Herriman, UT

Costco Optical is a great value for the money. They are thorough. I always wait to schedule my appointment for a time when they are offering a discount on glasses. We have used them for regular glasses and prescription sunglasses. The workers have been great to adjust our glasses when we have brought them back.

2 years ago

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Clay Thurgood Herriman, UT

Bought a few pairs of glasses here, also got my eyes tested here a few times. The staff was nice and the quality of the glasses were good. Even when I didn't buy the glasses from them, they would still let me get them adjusted their.

2 years ago

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Sarah Huda Los Angeles, CA

They have great quality of glasses and the agents are so helpful in giving you price breakdown for what your insurance covers. I do wish I didn't have different selections at different locations so I wouldn't have to go place to place to find what I want

2 years ago

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Barbara Luke Chicago, IL

Costco Optical provides good quality and service for a reasonable price. Even though the optical department was very busy each time I was there, it still provided friendly and knowledgeable customer service. They allow follow up fittings anytime and the warranty is good. My lens were done perfectly and the frames are quite high quality.

2 years ago

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xabriah glenn-young Tallahassee, FL

When it comes to service, Costco makes sure that you come in and leave with what you need and more for an affordable price. At the Optical center they make sure to meet the needs of their clients and ensure them the style and proper lens

3 years ago Edited November 4, 2021

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Kristi Bingham Lehi, UT

I’ve always bought my glasses from Costco! My insurance is covered and I love the convenience. Whenever I have an issue I run over to my nearby Costco (which changes frequently because I move often) and they fix it with no problems! They also have a great selection of lenses.

3 years ago

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Brittany Wilkinson Herriman, UT

I have used Costco for many years for our families eye exams and contacts. We love the convenience of having them located in Costco to get the exam before or after a shopping trip. Ordering contacts as Costco is also very convenient.

4 years ago

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Eddie Rios Ogden, UT

Costco Optical does all things well. In the case of eyeglasses and optical tests, they do fantastic. I used their own eye doctors, ordered the lenses and frames from their store and was able to pick up quickly. They are low cost, high quality and their service is remarkable.

4 years ago

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Syl North Port, FL

I was Costco Optical patient in Orlando for many years. The appointments was great, they were efficient with the tests. The doctor makes sure my vision for my contact lenses was perfect. Highly recommend, excellent service as always. The staff are friendly, professional and efficient. Sad that I relocated and I don’t have Costco nearby.

4 years ago

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Nicole Jones Sandy, UT

Costco goes above and beyond at everything...and that extends to optical! They spend time with you making sure you have all the answers you need, show you how glasses are supposed to properly sit on your face, and make sure you leave a happy customer. Hands down the best optometrist experience I have ever had.

4 years ago

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Kaitlyn Rios Ogden, UT

Costco Optical offers me great value and great brand names to choose from. I have gotten high quality lenses and frames from there portal online. In every way, Costco Optical is better than most eyewear companies out there, especially in price. Very affordable.

4 years ago

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Braylyn Linford Lehi, UT

This is the only place I will go for glasses for myself but for my family as well ! The Dr. is amazing and the Guarantee you can’t be anywhere else their customer service is great the service was fast and well we love costco

4 years ago

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fernandopessoa South Jordan, UT

We had a so-so experience with Costco optical. We ordered 2 pairs of glasses for my daughter. The staff was friendly and great and the glasses came in a timely manner but they offer no warranty. If the glasses break and it’s not something super simple (like a screw) they cant fix them. We ended up getting her most recent glasses somewhere with a better warranty.

4 years ago

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allison

Overall decent selection of mid-level glasses - not as high end as I would have liked to get. But they were fast and convenient

7 months ago

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Suparno Biswas Chatham, NJ

It was a very horrifying experience. Had to wait for half an hour took a number but no one attended. I just walked out. The glasses that were made is defective. I couldn’t read even the medium size letters. When I mentioned that their response was ridiculous

8 months ago

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jeannie700 Austin, TX

Have only had my prescription glasses for 10 months. I took my glasses off the other night and one of the ear extensions fell off - took it back to Costcoo - they were sorry they couldn't fix it. Sorry is right. I expected them to warranty it. The glasses have not been abused. Also the lenses are near impossible to get clean - probably because the protective finishes peel off or scratch easily.

9 months ago

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Deneane Robbins

Went to the eye Dr. In Costco he was very nice. The optical for the actual glasses was Costco. Never again. They do not clean very well. The glasses have never really worked good. I have been back in several times. The customer service is great the product if the lenses and the frames us my issue.

10 months ago

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Shel Yogess Cincinnati, OH

My glasses took a while to come in. I never really could see very well in them but tolerated them. About 6 months out one of the bows started breaking off. I was told too bad too sad we don't cover our frames. I have never in my 50 years of wearing glasses, had the frames fall apart! I still have all my old frames from decades ago. Highly recommend going somewhere else!

11 months ago

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P Bresnik Waxhaw, NC

Love my new frames but the glass itself has a quite noticeable brow/yellow/gray hue to them. People I work work can see the darker tint on screen and it’s distracting. I took them back and asked for them to try again but, frustratingly, the new ones are exactly the same.

1 year ago

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Tammy Dietsch Burlington, IA

I live Costco Optical. I got my glasses from them last year and hands down the best glasses I have ever had. They are reasonable and excellent quality.

1 year ago

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Jowara Morgande

I liked that the customer service were professionals and they could examine me for the best possible outcome. They have a great selection of eye glasses as well.

1 year ago

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AmyinAnthem

So I have been in 4 times adjusting my glasses. To which I was told in order to get the issue fixed I would need to go back to my doctor get another eye test done which I would have to pay for, and then go back in to Costco and they would redo my glasses. Which is ridiculous because my prescription is fine it’s just where those glasses are marked for my progressive glasses doesn’t match up with my eyes and where I’m seeing. When I pull them down on my nose the prescription is perfect but when I put it up where they marked it, I have blurry vision. I’m very disappointed in Costco and these glasses and my husband’s glasses have the same issue. They have such a great return policy on everything else but when it comes to glasses, I would never go back again

1 year ago

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Joseph Faenza Washington, DC

I recently went to Costco optical to get my child glasses. The doctor there was very helpful and worked very well with a younger child who was hesitant to have to wear glasses.

1 year ago Edited August 7, 2023

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Fooled twice Helena, MT

This is the second pair I bought in a year. The mirrors are distorted , so i get talked into glasses that seem smaller, more petite. Both times, I get home and the frames are huge, unattractive and the lenses are distorted on sides so feel car sick. I hate my glasses and can not return as Costco no longer allows returns of prescription glasses.

1 year ago

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Christina Wilde Novato, CA

Costco has done a great job of providing quality and support for its products and services. I have never been disappointed until now. I ordered two pairs of glasses from their optical. The first error is they delivered a different set of frames than what I ordered and I had to fight to get that corrected. Then the nose pieces molded almost immediately and luckily they replaced them. The frame also chipped and they refused to do anything & instead blamed me for scratching them. I am very mindful of my glasses. Even if they were incorrectly handled - which they weren't - the finish should not be so fragile that it comes off within 2 mos of purchase. I get they are lesser frames based on the price, however, they are not disposable. I am extremely disappointed in Costco for not standing behind these products. Do not buy glasses there.

1 year ago

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Sonam Eden Bozeman, MT

I am a long-time member of Costco and will remain one, however, this is my first time shopping at the Optical department Costco because they were the cheapest, I went there with my prescription, and the guy assisted with shopping for the frame, and my glasses order got done. After a few days, I got a text message saying that my order is ready for pickup. The lady who handle my request handed over my glasses 👓 I tried them on and found out that they got my number wrong. She checked and said, Sorry it's on them because their lab did it wrong and they have to send it back to fix it and it will take about 10 days. I said OK. Yesterday I got a text message for the pick-up again. I went to Costco today but was very disappointed to find out they didn't change anything to the glasses. The lab staff or Bozeman MT Costco The optical staff didn’t even check the glasses. I wish they could have checked the orders before they send a text to the customer for the pickup. Hopefully, they will have it fixed this time 🙏

1 year ago

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Frank Fulton Meridian, ID

I am a long time member of costco, and will remain one, however I will avoid the Optical department. I have eye surgery coming up in a couple weeks, and my eye surgeon asked me to go the next couple of weeks without a contact in my one eye that will be operated on. So I took a pair of glasses in that needed one clear lens, next to one lens that was already in the glasses from a previous prescription. My eye surgeon recommended Costco because they were cheapest, since I only needed 2-weeks of wear. The lady who assisted me seemed annoyed with my request, but went ahead and took the order. She told me that even though I only needed one clear lens, they still had to charge me full rate for two lenses - which was fine by me. Of course, after having to push my surgery out a couple weeks to wait for the glasses to come back from their lab, it was very disappointing to go in and find that they went ahead and made both lenses clear and that they threw away the only good lens I had. When I called in to tell them of the mistake, they just said it sounded like a mistake, nothing they could do unless I wanted to start the process over with them. No thank you. I cannot delay my needed surgery any longer - so I spend my two weeks without vision. Mistakes I understand, but their tough luck approach to their screw up baffles me. ITS VISION! Not the place to skimp, I learn.

1 year ago

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Deirdre Seim Louisville, KY

I ordered a 6 month supply of contacts for BOTH eyes (different lenses for each eye). My order was immediately confirmed by email. 10 days later received an email stating order had been shipped. 6 days after that, received a box in the mail. When I opened the box, half of box was filled with packing materials and only the contacts for left eye were in the box. I assumed the other eye supply was shipped separately so I logged onto to my costoc.com account to find tracking number. Despite the email stating my order was shipped and NO emails notifying me of anything amiss, I found the order for my right eye was marked "canceled" with no further explanation. I called Costco.com customer service and after a lengthy phone tree process was eventually connected to a very polite agent who said that is was the "vendors" fault and that they (whoever they were) should have notified me that my order was cancelled and explained why. This is patently absurd. No matter what Costco.com is doing in the back of the house, they are the "vendor" and the sole point of contact I had at any point. I still have no idea who the "vendor" supposedly is or why the order was partially cancelled. Nor do I think it is acceptable for Costco.com to claim they have zero responsibility to even notify me that my order was cancelled. The Costco.com phone rep suggested I call Costco.com Optical directly. BUT-- Get this-- she had no way to transfer me, no phone number to give an no idea when that department might open. But, she was politely adamant that Costco was not responsible for notifying me in any way that my order was cancelled - that was the responsibility of whatever anonymous company Costco passed the order to. Luckily, I was able to scramble and find another online supplier for my right eye -- actually at $10 cheaper per box. I called that supplier to verify they actually had then lenses and am expecting to receive them in the next few days. Overall, Costco.com is fine when things go well- but when there is an issue or they make an error, don't expect them to admit it or make any effort to solve it OR even to try to change their processes so future customers don't have the same experience.

1 year ago

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Masoumeh Khalkhali Irvine, CA

I had the worst experience ever with Tustin Costco optical! - Don't rely on the employees advice! - Don’t rely the prices, they do not guaranty quality glasses! - There is no costumer service! I was really in need of a glasses. Based on wrong advice of the branch employee, we decided to purchase two glasses to get 30% discount. I waited until my husband have an eye exam and then go and order frames. When we went there we find out the discount does not apply to us. We selected two of the most expensive glasses. After a week they called us to get the frames. My husband picked them up and didn’t notice that mine is damaged. We went there another time, and they offered to redo it for us. After a week we went to collect it. It was damaged again! Then the most that the manager was able to offer us was to return our money! It was really a pain to fit these time consuming visits to costco Optical into our busy daily schedule as a full time employees, especially that our naughty daughter was accompanying us in all these visits. Who cares! I was really frustrated and angry and just wanted to share this with someone!

1 year ago

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Gina Gunn Dayton, OH

Spend the extra money to use a quality optical shop. Costco is NOT a quality optical shop at ALL! I bought 4 pairs and each pair had a defect! The new manager Rebecca wanted to argue that she couldn’t see the bubbles in my UV coating! After an hour of her rudeness, she finally agreed to make another pair! My ophthalmologist was appalled at the fact that my lenses were not only the cheapest quality but truly inconsistent from one pair to another on visual acuity. I was glad to hear it wasn’t just me! Totally not worth the next pair of cheap glasses coming my way! COMPLETE JUNK!!! I will gladly spend more for quality lens and frames! Who has the time to take a number, wait an hour only to be treated rudely!!??!! Then to receive junk! Not my bag! Goodby Costco Optical!! I’ve heard so many customers at Costco complain that a month or two later their glasses became a problem! Bargain shopping glasses isn’t worth the headache! Huge waste of my precious time! Screw Costco Optical!!!! Worth the slight increase in my investment not to deal with these folks ever again!

1 year ago Edited December 16, 2022

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June Barnard Ottawa, ON

Fast prompt service bought my eyeglasses at Costco Ottawa ontario. Bought on Wednesday night was ready for pickup on Tuesday morning. Very impressed. Enjoying my new glasses.

2 years ago

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J.Rivera Smyrna, TN

I was called to pick up my bifocals as being ready. I arrived after traveling 40 min and as they tried on my glasses found that only one lense had been covered with material used for pre cataracts. Just a dimple “ Im sorry, we need to send them back.” I later found out that my grand daughter had only one lense in her glasses as she went to pick her’s up. Why were they not checked first to see if they looked ready to be picked up without causing not only a 1& 1/2 hour of lost time, but also the lost money on gasoline in these days of high prices. And the stress ( just days before my son’s wedding day) . Not to mention the poor workmanship from where ever they are made. Reimbursements for lost time and money should be made so the mistakes, and employees graded to lessen these careless mistakes. Now I must find out who the Company is , and how to reach quality control, and speak with the cosco optical managers to see why they were not checked before calling to be picked up. Also the company making the bad mistakes on the glasses. The checkout person said they had to be completely redone, as you csnnot just coat one lense separately. To be continued…

2 years ago

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Linda Honig Omaha, NE

I ordered contacts for the first time at Costco and now I know it is not a pleasant experience. First set one eye was imputed to their system incorrectly. So, after 10 days of waiting for my contacts the came in wrong due to input by the optical dept. I returned the wrong set and was told the left eye lenses would be delivered in a few days. Then, I received the left set and it did not match the prescription. I left a message to get a call but, they never called. I waited no return call. The optical dept. never advised me that they talked to my Dr. and changed the prescription. I was looking for the original prescription. They didn’t match. I drove over to Costco to see everyone standing around. I never got my return call. I wasted my time going over to Costco optical. If they would have returned my call this might have been a better experience.

2 years ago