I’m looking at all of these 5 star reviews and I’ll note, that’s what drew me to use Spectacle Gallery. But I would never use them again. Two things: my exam was inaccurate, and the frames I purchased did not fit me.Its a long story, but the gist of it is this: Two incorrect eye exams. Three sets of lenses tried (Ill give them credit for doing this, but...honestly the exams were clearly off). The frames did not fit correctly. I was thinking they might be a problem initially when trying on the style, but it was confirmed when my color came in and they made my glasses. I took them home and could not see, and the glasses were already slipping down my face.The doctor ordered another set of lenses and at that time I requested the frames be taken back and a new one- that fits- be selected. She told me no- she cannot do that because of a state law and covid. I let it pass. I should not have. The frames could have easily been disinfected (they were barely worn, akin to trying them on- just like all of the frames in her store).Another exam and two new lenses later- I spent over $1200 and got a pair of glasses with a prescription that was wrong, in frames the don’t fit me. I literally have an extremely useless back-up pair of glasses that I cannot use and will sit in a drawer. I would never recommend using this place for your eyes.I ended up finding a great eye doctor and a different optician. The eye doctor was baffled by the prescription I had been given. The optician gave me a couple of pairs of frames to take home and try on for my wife. Their suggestion.Ive never written a negative review on Google. I dont like doing that. And I was going to let this go. But Spectacle Gallery just sent me an email asking me to post a review. They never followed up with me on a phone call to see how the glasses fit. But they did ask for a review after a year. So this is my review.

Very nice place they were always ready to help and solve problems. It took me several times to get things right but were always helpful and welcomed me. They are always on time.

Best eye exam: equivalent to ophthalmologist. Great customer service. Higher end pricing on frames (some exclusive such as Mykita screwless hinges) & lenses. Overall superb experience.

Dr D and her team are the utmost professionals. They have helped me beyond measure. Recommend them 1000%

I live in NY and spectacle Gallery were amazing with even ordering the pair of glasses that I really wanted and got them to me so fast.

Wonderful people, great service, collection of frames that goes way beyond the ordinary. I have recommended to many.

The doctor is very knowledgeable and she takes the time to explain everything to you. Her eye exam is extremely thorough. She is by far the best eye doctor Ive ever been to. I definitely will be returning and I will be recommending her to everyone!

Excellent service and eyewear!

They really pay attention to details.

I recently visited Spectacle Gallery while I was in Sarasota for work. I made the grave mistake of flying to Florida and forgetting my sunglasses at home. Fortunately, my hotel was just down the street from Spectacle Gallery. I was greeted by Dr. Doyle who was very friendly and helpful. She showed me their extensive and diverse selection of top-quality sunglasses. (You wouldn’t be able to leave there without finding a pair that suited just about any occasion).While I had gone in just for sunglasses I found myself equally impressed by their selection of eye glasses. I decided it was time for new frames as well, and Dr. Doyle was awesome in helping me find the right pair. She was extremely consultative, and very knowledgeable of every frame type and designer they carried.Dr. Doyle fit me in that same day for an eye exam to ensure I had the right lens prescription. She even called a store where I lived to make sure they could take care of ordering the correct lenses, so I could do everything else locally. I couldn’t have been more impressed by Dr. Doyle, and my experience as a customer at Spectacle Gallery!Dr. Doyle, please open a Spectacle Gallery in Denver!

I have been going to Spectacle Gallery since moving to Sarasota well over 8 years ago. Dr. Doyle is outstanding in her professionalism, care and thoroughness. The staff is friendly and knowledgable and the choices in products unique. I have many, many pairs of glasses purchased from the store and every time I wear them receive compliments and ask where I got them. Have recommended many friends and they walk out just as satisfied.

Outrageous pricing. Spent several visits to get prescription correct, but unable to get it right. Then she told us to get prescriptions done on both glasses and she would pay for the cost from our eye care store back in Michigan..we had the proper glass installed and presented her with the cost which was much less than what she was charging us. Surprise, Surprise, When contacted she claimed to have never said that. I would look for glasses any where but there.

Love my glasses! Super high quality, great fit and one of a kind. So happy to have found Spectacle Gallery. Dr. Doyle and her staff are so fun and positive I stop in sometimes just to say hi!

Excellent service. They offer a large selection of frames that you don’t ordinarily see in other places. Everyone is very friendly, patient, and willing to go the extra mile in making sure you’re happy with your glasses.

Outstanding and very, very through!

I love my frames. They are unique and beautiful....I receive many compliments. BUT, the best thing about Spectacle Gallery is the people. The staff, the Doc...whether answering your call or sticking their fingers in your eyes (yep, I had a 20 minute tutorial on how to install my contact lenses) they are patient, polite, courteous, fun and funny! The experience and the product are better than youll find anywhere else.

I have had only outstanding experiences at Spectacle Gallery! Beautiful store with a great selection of frames. But, it’s the care and service from Kristin and her staff that make this place special.

This was the funnest eye doctor appointment I’ve ever had! Both the doctor (Kristen) and assistant (Joel) were extremely helpful and so sweet. They went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and were very knowledgeable and kind. Thank you for a great experience! A++++

There are 3 reasons why I recommend Spectacle Gallery:1. Dr. Doyle is the nicest, most thorough, and funniest eye doctor around!2. The store is so chic and the staff are incredibly helpful (even helping me tame my crazy 1.5 year old while I shopped).3. Their eyewear options are perfectly curated so that I know NO ONE in Sarasota will be wearing my glasses/sunnies! They have the coolest indie brands and styles for everyone.So, if you have not been there yet, you should probably start questioning what you’re doing with your life!

Great sales people, knowledgeable and helpful in all aspects of serving their clientele. Very happy with overall services. Love my glasses and get so many compliments.

I couldnt be happier with the service and my glasses! Great people, great selection, and they really go the extra mile to help you find what you are looking for. I found them because they carry one brand I was interested in but I ended up finding something I liked better. These folks know their business and Ill definitely be back.

Highly recommended.

Simply put, Dr. Doyle is the best... She got my Rx spot on the first time, which has never happened before... I could not have been any happier with the visit. The office is beautiful and the staff are very helpful, and Dr. Doyle is absolutely wonderful!

Kristin and Ethan work very hard to make sure you are diagnosed and fitted correctly. They are very focused on doing the right thing for their customers. Highly recommended.

I honestly dont have enough good things to say about this beautiful store. Every time I go in, Dr Doyle and her team are are always so warm and welcoming. They have a huge selection of glasses and sunglasses; from famous brands to high end boutique designers, they have something for everyone. We have always received excellent customer service, her whole team are really helpful and so knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

I had the best experience!Dr Doyle is doing the exam from start to finish. The exam was very thorough and the best quality Ive had. I got help to chose some new frames that fit right, and love my glasses now! The shop is really nice and you just feel good going to your exam and looking for frames and sunglasses over there.I highly recommend it.

Excellent place, needed new lenses for my fames done in two days, fantastic service. also meticulous regarding measurements etc!!All in all a great place to do business with!!!

Everyone at SG was just awesome. Friendly and welcoming, and Dr Doyle was hilarious and fun and really took her time with me. I said I did NOT want to be over-corrected with my new glasses and contacts Rx (an issue Ive had with other optometrists) and Dr Doyle did not disappoint. My first Rx was even a little too weak in one eye so she bumped that back up a bit and all is right with the world - seeing better than ever. Will be back when its time for another checkup.

Excellent experience. Careful eye exam plus easy purchase. Made it fun. No pressure.

Owner is a highly trained and skilled optometrist, who also happens to be a lovely person. Her staff is also very professional and friendly. Eyewear options are chic, modern and generally fabulous!

Beautiful store and optometry office! I did not have an appointment, but stopped in to look at sunglasses. Dr. Doyle and her technician, Lisa, took the time between appointments to help me pick out a great pair of Dita sunglasses. They are both very friendly and welcoming! They have a great selection of high-end, handmade frames. Definitely recommend.

Dr.Doyle and team are the best in the city.Still think it is the most thorough eye exam by far.Eye ware selection is impressive and fun to browse sometimes, like walking into a gallery.

You get what you pay for plus at Spectacle!! Simply put, Dr. Doyle and her team are the very best at what they do. I trust her with my eyes, and my entire family are now patients and clients of Spectacle and Dr. Doyle. I recommend them 100%, you will never be disappointed..

Brilliant service, great folks, stylish selection! Glad to have them taking care of my quirky vision needs.

I recently moved to Sarasota and was in need of an eye exam. I was able to get a fast appointment and Dr. Doyle spent quality time answering all my questions. I was able to get new contact lenses, frames and sunglasses all in one visit. This was the best experience I have ever had with an eye doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Doyle and Spectacle Gallery. You wont be disappointed.

I knew they had high end stuff, but was pleasantly surprised at their huge selection of lower priced frames. AMAZING COLORS!!! Angela was super nice and helped me find what I was looking for!

Far and away the best eye exam I ever had. Very thorough, and the personal service and attention to detail were as good as it ever gets.

Dr. Doyle’s team at Spectacle Gallery take great pride in serving their clients with thorough eye examinations and a vast array of eyeglass choices.

Amazing doctor and staff here. Very friendly and competent. If you want to stand out with your eyeglasses look it’s the place

The chain stores are too cheap and impersonal. And other boutiques downtown are too pricy and snobby. But Spectacle Gallery is approachable and comfortable for me. They even remember my name every time I walk in the front door!!!! Great team over there.

Exceptional staff, trendy choices in frames and outstanding follow up, make this the best experience Ive ever had with glasses

Its been a long time since Ive had an eye exam, but I do remember the last time I had one I felt rushed. Not so with Dr. Kristin. She takes as much time as required to make sure that the prescription is right (my exam was almost 2 hours, then she scheduled me for a follow up the following day because my eyes were fatigued)The customer service was top notch, and the selection of frames were great!

We found Spectacle Gallery while wandering downtown. Such a unique store with so many great glasses to choose from. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. We had our eyes tested and found sunglasses we loved. Well be back again next year

By FAR the best eye doctor experience I’ve had in my life.Extremely professional, trendy without being pretentious, helped me find the best style and they are all around great people.I️ called at 4:58 (two minutes before closing!) because my old glasses broke I️ realized I’d run out of contacts. Not only did they answer, they told me to hop in the car and stop in because they would keep the shop open for me to make sure I️ had more contacts for the week until my new ones and new glasses came in!!!!!Literally shocked at how good they are and I️ can’t recommend them highly enough!

Dr. Doyle is an outstanding doctor. She is extremely thorough, very knowledgeable, and very patient. She has a lovely personality and provides attentive care! She also has a very stylish and high quality selection of eyeglass frames and sunglasses.

Spectacle gallery is a beautiful boutique shop with a great selection of glasses. Dr. Doyle is wonderful- a patient and thorough optometrist who takes her time with each client. Highly recommend!

I’m an actor who lives out of town, I dropped one of my contact lenses and like a magic trick it disappeared, so I went to Spectacle Gallery the first chance I could and I was greeted by Dr. Kristin. Without question she understood my situation and selflessly solved the problem.She was incredibly kind and generous not only replacing the one I lost, but also the one I didn’t, just for balance sake. She could have taken advantage of my situation, but she didn’t, putting this optomistrist high above the rest. I recommend Spectacle Gallery to anyone.

After I wrote the review below a week ago, Dr Doyle contacted me immediately. she explained that the policy was not properly communicated to me and that she was conducting training with her staff right away to dispel false ideas. She is generously offering a significant discount on her premium products to me. More than the offer, I appreciate her candor and straightforwardness in handling the situation head on. I am going to continue to use the Spectacle Gallery as I believe the initial problem was as much my fault as hers. The fact that she is willing to correct it means a lot to me. Most would have brushed it off.I went in for an exam - the records transfer was easy and they were helpful.The exam seemed to go fine. There was a little pressure to buy Shamir progressive lenses ($700 ea.), but not uncomfortable.I am slightly nearsighted and have been for 15 years. Right eye is worse. The new scrip was for a FAR sighted left eye. I thought - wow - thats change, must be ageA few months later, I tried to get to the bottom of why I wasnt seeing well with my new prescription. I started closing one eye while I drove and did sports. Left eye was blurry.I called and spoke to them and asked for them to change the scrip as the people who made the lenses would redo at no charge. Answer was we have to do a new exam ($170, no VSP) . I said I just need you to read my old lens - they worked great for that eye. Sorry best we can do is $70Some would think thats fair..I spent 35 years in retail. Thats a good way to lose a customer.Why not accomodate? Possibly sell a pair of Shamir lenses one day. - a $700 sale.Draw your own conclusion.

LOVE Spectacle Gallery and Dr. Doyle!! Beautiful store in the heart of downtown with a wonderful selection of eyewear. Will definitely be back and recommend to anyone looking for personalized service for their eye care needs.

I was just hanging with friends and we started talking about Spectacle Gallerys event last month, and I told them about how Dr. Doyle saved my eyes when they got damaged by my old contacts. Thought more people should know about her and her staff!

I wish every purchase experience was this fun...I’ve never received so many compliments on a pair of glasses thanks to Angela’s & Dr Doyle’s imagination & personal attention! I’ll be back!!

Dr. Stoker Doyle Is EYE-mazing! She came in for my emergency on her day off, even followed up for days to check on me!!!! You have a client for life! Thank you so much!

Great Dr. and. a great staff

Best eye experience of my life. I love my glasses.

I live in downtown Sarasota and have purchased two pair of glasses and sunglasses since Spectacle Gallery opened. If you like distinctive out of the ordinary frames and great service, this is the place for you.

Great service, store design, and glasses! Keep up the great work :)

Dr Doyle is amazing! Beautiful office space with great frame selection!

Great location and nice selection of frames. Definitely recommended.

Angela took the time to help me find just what I was looking for and I bought 2 pair for the price I would have paid for 1 pair at another place downtown !