Reviews of Hour Glass Optical. (Optician) in Los Angeles (California).
Hour Glass Optical
12431 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
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Information of Hour Glass Optical, Optician in Los Angeles (California)
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10 am–6 pm
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10 am–6 pm
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10 am–6 pm
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10 am–6 pm
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10 am–6 pm
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10 am–5 pm
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Reviews of Hour Glass Optical
Simon Carrington
The guys at Hour Glass Optical are amazing. I was visiting from Australia and wanted mirrored prescription lenses for my Oakley frames. Not a problem and with my high prescription I got super thin lenses back. However my fault entirely, I had given the guys the wrong prescription. I’d been given a reader prescription from my Aussie optometrist without knowing and the guys didn’t know that, I just said here’s the prescription! They were amazing and had a new set of lenses made free of charge, so kind. Because of the special mirrored coating, I had to get my friend to mail them to me as they arrived just as I was heading home. The sunnies arrived today and they are perfect! Thank you so much Hour Glass Optical for your help with this. You’re the nicest bunch of people I’ve ever met in a store. To anyone who needs glasses or sunnies, go see these guys. You won’t be disappointed.
Deseree Bevans
Had an amazing experience here at Hour Glass Optical! And I mean an experience from the time I walked through the door I was greeted with great customer service. Veronica was such a delight and Kathy had a great personality. They were great at helping me find the best frames for face and was super fast in delivering! Ended up buying 3 frames. Definitely will recommend everyone I know here!
Anthony Decoste
I went in to have the lenses changed on a pair of glasses and ended up buying a second pair as well. The owner and her team were truly amazing people and gave great quality service. I had so much fun waiting around for the glasses to be ready because very kind and extremely interesting people kept coming through the door and starting up conversations. I highly recommend everyone give this place a try.
Irazu Simon
Highly recommend! Hour Glass Optical does exceptional work! Always greeted with warming kindness, which is a rare feeling at an optical store. Veronica was wonderful in giving me authentic advise on re-filming my glasses and did an incredible job adjusting my glasses! The best and most effortless experience in my glasses adjusting history! Experts in finding the right frame for your face and prescription. The best!
Devin Farmer
Love Love Love!!!!! Beautiful people!!! Beautiful store!! Very caring and organized people! You get your glasses done in one day like 10 minutes how much better does it get than that? Designer and off brand you pick!! Thank you again!!!
Phil Berman
I was having so many issues finding glasses, and after seeing the reviews - I decided to check this place out!
I walked in and within seconds, Veronica was pulling out different frames for me to try.
Then when I decided on one - they said it would be ready in 20 minutes! WOW! I seriously didn't expect to get new glasses today... even have them when I got back in the car!
Kathy is awesome. She's been there for 43 years and her experience shows. She made sure my glasses fit perfectly on my face before she let me leave.
I loved it here and wouldn't go anyplace else from now on.
Ron
Had a pleasant & quick experience here. Was looking for a place to do glasses in a day or two. Called Hour Glass just to find out they had the ability to get my lens done in about 15mins not to mention if my vision were to change within 90 days, they would redo the lens. Would I patronize this business again? Sure I would, they filled a need to my satisfaction
Kristina Roxas
I am very glad that I came across this place! I broke my glasses by accident and was in need for an affordable pair and quick service. Definitely will be a lifetime customer! Everyone was super nice and friendly! There’s a wide variety of options to choose from, and the service was above and beyond! My frames were done in less than 20mins! (You don’t see that anywhere in LA) and there’s free parking in the back!
Highly recommend this place!!! ☺️☺️☺️
Andrew Kin
Love Hour Glass Optical on Wilshire. Veronica was so great in helping me select a new pair of glasses. I’m really indecisive so it was great to get her opinion. Super fast and great deal. I highly recommend!
Christian Lau
Went to Hour Glass Optical to purchase eye glasses for the first time. I chose them because of the reviews I had read. It's all true, all of the reviews align with the experience I had with them. The service is impeccable, fast and efficient and their selection is quite good. I liked them so much I came back to get custom lenses made for a pair of sunglasses the same day. If you need glasses and you're in a hurry look nowhere else because Hour Glass Optical has you covered.
Tashell Mitchell
Hourglass optical is the best! Veronica took care of me right away and found the perfect frames to fit my prescription for the best price. Art had my new frames ready with my new prescription within 10 minutes!
This was an emergency situation, thank you for your excellent customer service and getting me exactly what I needed today!
I 1000000% recommend this place if you’re in a rut and need your new prescription filled same day ( especially if you have special eyes like I do - where it takes months at times)
I will be back to get my frames turned into sunglasses once I get my Lasik :)
Laurel Schmolze
Amazing service and incredible fantastic service. We were in and out in 15 minutes with a great pair of glasses in an emergency situation!
Angel Cordero
I came to the store to buy 2 pairs of glasses and this place is great. Veronica is awesome and I got my RX filled within 30 minutes. Friendly and relaxing atmosphere. I recommend coming here for any glasses you need.
Sahil Kapoor
I came because the glasses I just bought didn’t feel right and I liked a frame from Hour Glass. Luckily, they were able to use the same lenses in the new frame so I didn’t have to waste more money. Although this is not a typical service and is very difficult, Hour Glass did a great job and I’m very happy!
Alec Enciso
Amazing, 10 min turn around, pet friendly, staff & owner are super friendly and overall good people, flattering compliments, free water and snacks.. have picked up and lost or broke my last 3 pairs from Hour Glass, just picked up the 4th & know I’ll be back too soon because I’m the worst with glasses, but always a good time, so looking forward to it. HIGHLY recommend !
Cynthia Cedeño
I lost my glasses while on vacation. The service here was amazing! They got me a loaner pair and when my lenses didn’t arrive in time, shipped them to me! They were so kind and helpful. I recommend 100%!!!
Wyatt Johnson
We went in for a quick FREE glasses adjustment. Everyone is so friendly and professional and extremely knowledgeable. They fixed my glasses and my partner’s glasses right then and there, out in 10 minutes. Also they have bowls of candy! 🤩🍬🍬 …
Brown Paper
Kathy and Veronica are so helpful. I’ve been a long time customer and here is why:
-Amazing selections: can’t find it anywhere else!
-dog friendly
-glasses with prescriptions ready within 10 minutes.
Can’t recommend enough!
Mark Geller
Kathy and crew are amazing. Always the best prices and the shop has all the looks. Even if you just come in for a pair of lenses or a repair/adjustment, the staff could not be more professional or nicer!!
David Keh
I’ve left less ten reviews over the years but this is definitely one of them. Such a modest storefront. But extremely premium products at great prices inside. But the review is not for that. It’s for the staff. Namely Veronica and Art. Super friendly honest helpful and all around amazing. The business lives up to their reviews.
Giovanni Arevalo
Called in on Friday afternoon close to their closing time. They took care of me for new lenses done in less than 15 minutes. I'm very happy with their service and attentiveness.
Taylor Gregory James
My glasses broke and I needed glasses in a RUSH! My contacts were literally burning my eyes and could not wait the typical week to get new ones. I came in a got a pair made in less than 10 mins (no joke) and not just a regular pair but a quality pair with Polycarbonate lenses. Come here over going to your Dr's office and LensCrafters you won't regret it.
Az Rakhimova
Amazing place , thank you guys for your help with repairing my glasses, great job
JANE
The Best!!! Absolutely your go to for all optical needs. They Rock!!
Allen Parsons
Hour Glass very generously helped me out with a problem I had with my glasses. Within two minutes the problem was solved. This is fantastic service.
M Geisinsky
I literally traveled to L.A. for a few weeks and one of my main stops had to be at Hour Glass.I have never been at a store with such personable service & such a perfect curated selection of stunning frames.
In my estimation, this place deserves icon status.It stands out in every possible complimentary way!
P.S.Kelly (the owner) is my muse ❤️ her!
Amy Schmidt
Kathy is phenomenal! I’ve never once been able to get next-day, much less SAME day service, but she’s been so helpful in getting me the right glasses and in such a timely manner. I’m so appreciative, and I’ll be coming back here again and again. Thank you, Kathy!
Romonica Edwards
I love this place it was super quick. If you need glasses in a hurry heck if you need glasses period this is the place Thank you so much Hour glass optical I can see again lol
Brian Neman
Kathy was very helpful. I brought in my green lense Tod’s sunglasses which I wanted to add my prescription. She couldn’t find the lenses so she had to mix them, which was very difficult. The color is beautiful. Thank you Kathy!
Justin Barker
Veronica is the best! Great selection of glasses and sunglasses. I would highly recommend!
Amir Mertaban
This place rocks!! I got my prescription polarized sunglasses glasses literally the next day. Super easy and the service is awesome. Couldn't be more happy
Annie Barrett
Anyone who wears glasses or is considering prescription sunglasses, I tell them to come here for fast, friendly service, reasonable prices and an incredible selection of frames. I'm a repeat customer and will always come back. Thank you to Kathy, Veronica, and Art!
J.R. Holmes
Great and fast service. First time I’ve ever had glasses in10 minutes. There is free parking and water such nice people I’ll be back!
alix winschel
speedy, wonderful and kind service! they fixed a huge crack in a lens and sorted all my issues within 10-15 mins. i’m so happy with my renewed pair of glasses!
S.
I went in today to adjust nose pads. I didn’t purchase my glasses here, but the owner was super patient and helped me with them. She did a fantastic job and I really appreciate that! No wonder this shop has been in the area for 40+ years. I’ll definitely come here for my next pair of glasses.
Omar Morales
Lost my glasses and needed emergency replacement. Excellent service! Loved their customer service and went above and beyond for my needs. Got them done in the same day within 10 min. Definitely coming back!
Daniel Fotinich
Incredibly helpful from start to finish in fixing my sunglasses. Great customer service. Highly recommended!
Bradley Marcus
Kathy and Veronica are awesome and they not only have the best selection, but my glasses were done with 10 minutes! And they’re dog friendly
Vera Tweed
Kathy really knows how to make lenses and fit frames perfectly. There’s a difference between optometrists who check your eyes and opticians who make glasses (Hour Glass). I’ll always get my glasses from Hour Glass.
Madelane Shane
Professional and delightful service. Very happy with my new glasses made while I waited!!! Highly recommend
ann bertz
Wow! Couldnt believe it could be done but got my glasses in less than 30 minutes. Service was great! Whata lifesaver. Back to enjoying my vacation!
Richard B
The selection at Hour Glass Optical is amazing ! Mykita brand is fabulous. Best part was getting a nice neighborhood discount with quick turnaround service 😊 …
Molly Clark
This was amazing service! And it was so quick, I was in and out… no time wasted at all!
Lisa Luther
Love this family owned store. Came in last minute at closing with a complicated request and they stayed open late to accommodate it and provided better and cheaper glasses than my previous expensive dr.
Xavier Zotos
Kathy, Art and Veronica are amazing!
Best optical I’ve ever seen!
They’re lovely, and so professional!
Dana Brea
We always come to Hour Glass! They’re fast, kind and have a great selection of frames. Highly recommend!!
ANTHONY GARIBAY
Came in after work right before they closed, in desperate need of glasses since mine had broken off the cheap frame. The staff were very friendly and helpful and helped me choose a great new titanium frame for my lenses and had me fitted and checked out in less than 10 minutes. They have a great selection and great service definitely recommend!!
Jesse-James Austin
Veronica and Kathy are the most helpful, walked in and out with my new favorite frames in about 30 min - highly recommend
zyanya solis
Staff super great and knowledgeable! Love coming here to get lenses switched or get new frames
Honora Clemmey
Kathy and Veronica are amazing! My boyfriend and I have come in for new glasses and backup pairs and had an amazing experience every time. The selection and prices are fantastic and the service is above. Even spoilers our dogs with treats and toys last time we were in. Highly recommend!
Leslie Alsina
Has a wonderful selection of frames! Going to come here again when I need to replace my glasses soon. 😊 …
Rabbi Yonah Bookstein
Super helpful, personable, great selection, very competitive prices - and we are very happy with our new glasses which took only 15!!! Minutes! Fee parking in back too.
Rachael Martin
I want to add to the excellent reviews that this place really deserves. They do such fast, great work. I’m so glad I found this store. Their customer service is exceptional, and they have a really good selection of frames too! They made several pairs of glasses and even fixed up some vintage ones that I brought in. I highly recommend Hour Glass Optical.
Julien Nguyen
Working with hour glass optical has thus far been the best experience I have had in working with an optician. Their service is remarkably quick, and even when a specific sort of lens was not immediately ready on a weekend, they graciously provided me with temporary lenses to allow me to use my new frames in the meantime. They take pride in their work, and they take good care of their customers!
SKYLAR HARRISON
THE BEST!!! Made me two prescription glasses in under an hour. Could not be more satisfied💘 …
Amanda LaBelle
Outstanding service!!! I will ONLY come here for all of my optical needs going forward.
Heather Richardson
I live very close by and saw that they had good reviews so I came in because I needed some new eyeglasses. In the reviews that I read, they mention that they were very dog friendly and encourage customers to bring their dogs by. I did just that and brought my dogs over and purchased three pairs of glasses that were ready within 24 hours. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, I’m very very happy with my glasses and with the whole experience. I’ll definitely be coming by to visit and say hi, and I’ll be bringing my dogs too!
I definitely recommend Hour Glass Opticians for anyone on the west side, or even further, it will be worth the drive! I’m just lucky enough to live close by.
Tony Bekyan
Leaving town other optical said it takes 3 weeks , I found Hour Glass optical on goggle , drove a distance well worth it
Amazing service, great pricing and they made the glasses in 10 min unbelievable
Thank you guys I will be back
Jose Coronado
great place to get glasses quick! staff was super friendly and welcoming. staff was able to get everything set in less than an hour!
Evolution 32
Kathy was truly amazing and kind hearted!
The customer service was amazing and my sunglasses were fixed soooo fast!
Thank you guys so much!!!
josie Caz
I needed emergency glasses and I was searching n searching online for fast service with quality !
I found this place :) I’m lucky enough to have found a place with genuine people and Amazing work !!
Amazing glasses selection and perfect customer service !!
They made me feel v.I.p
And did I mention the fast service !!!
Melanie Flora
Love this place they have lots of amazing fRames to choose from . At all price ranges . I was in a bind and needed glasses the same day. I arrived five minutes before they close and they said open that I can get my glasses thank you thank you thank you
Ross Wyngaarden
My girlfriend and I both brought our busted glasses and they fixed them free of charge! I had brought my gfs glasses to two other places before first, and they weren’t able to completely solve the problem
Paola Sanchez
They were super kind and fixed my mom’s glasses very quickly! 😊 …
Diego Alejandro Bravo
These reviews really do not lie. I had a super scratched lens and they fixed my glasses in 10 minutes on a Friday at 4:30. The price they quoted me was less than any other optical shop I went to. Super friendly and professional too. Would give 6 starts if I could!
Michael Friedlander
Excellent service!!! I searched Consumer Reports magazine for the best
Eyeglass & Contact Lens Stores, and they were right on the money. Independent eyeglass shops are the best per Consumer Reports, and so is Hour Glass, Inc. They have the best Customer Service, the best Care Taken To Fit Frames And Lenses Correctly, and the best Quality Of Frames And Lenses. I had a wonderful experience! Thank you!
aizik ashkenazi
Amazing love it was done in 10 min
They do everything you need
You won’t find excuses,I drove from the west valley well worth the drive,will be back for sure
Rebecca Tan
This is the best place to get your sunglasses/glasses repaired! My sunglasses had a missing nose piece and they were able to replace both of them. Highly recommend! Plus, excellent and friendly customer service.
Elena Goldman-Rapaport
Kathy is super super sweet and fixed my glasses for free! The shop is really well decorated and she gave me a and my friend a free water bottle too :)
Everett Shipp
Kathy and company are consummate professionals and some of the best glasses service we’ve had!
Jack Moran
Went to a few eyewear stores to try and get my glasses fixed, but none of them wanted to fix them due to how thin the metal is. So I decided to give Hour Glass a try and they were able to fix it in 5 minutes.
The nice lady behind the counter repaired my glasses FOR FREE! The least I could do is give them 5 stars.
Andy Phan
They fixed my glasses after the lens popped out, and replaced the nose pads. Walked in, easy and simple. Great service.
Scott Caren
I had a good experience going to Hour Glass Optical. I went there to find a pair of sunglasses and they had a wide range variety of different brands. The people working there were very nice and hands on with glasses in general. I recommend this shop to anybody buying glasses on the west side and I will be back again knowing I’m in good hands with the staff there.
EMC
I called today at 12:45pm and am walking out with my prescription sunglasses at 5:15pm. This is awesome. I needed them in a pinch and I got them! Carlos and Veronica were so helpful and efficient. Walked me through the different pricings and made sure I was taken care of. Parking in the back as well as an entrance. Lots of frame varieties, vintage section is to die for. I will definitely be coming back here for my optical needs in the future. LA Hidden Gem FOR SURE.
A D
This place is incredible! They actually will get you exactly what you need (was upsold on high index for years, and they cut me a lens of polycarbonate to show me that I wouldn’t need it), and are happy to cut lenses for your existing frames. I was able to get lenses for 3 frames updated in an hour for an extremely reasonable price. Very much looking forward to coming back here - no need to take a chance on online retailers with the Disneyland of glasses in LA!
Diallo Jackson
Very friendly, kind, and engaging. I definitely will be visiting again and you should give them a try.
Hadassah Foster
New glasses! Long story: Came home after a few days up in the desert on Tuesday. Promptly stepped on and broke my glasses and my back up pair just didn’t work. (First time ever doing this) Found a fabulous optician in West LA who did these for me in less than 48 hours. I can’t say enough about the gals at HourGlassOptical.com. Great service with the largest inventory I’ve ever seen. Completely worth driving from Santa Clarita, twice with gas at almost $6/gal
yoko oh no!
This is the absolute best place to go for glasses! Kathy and Veronica and everyone here treats you like family. The prices are literally the best around, the customer service is spectacular and there’s a welcoming family owned vibe! Thank you all so much! I’ll definitely be back!
Update! 7.17.2022
I will always return here for my glasses! I came back with a new prescription and Kathy made sure I got everything I needed, that my glasses looked good on me, and loved my dog like he was her own. This is the place to go for all your glasses needs, and you will be treated with the most kindness and quality service. Thank you Kathy and Veronica for all you kindness and help.
Rosa Duarte
Veronica, Art, and Kathy were great! They were so friendly and welcoming. Not to mention fast! I was able to keep my same frame and get a new set of lenses in minutes. I highly recommend them if you’re on a time crunch and are looking for good service.
Christopher Rosenberg
The reviews don’t
I brought in a pair of frames and was able to get new lenses in them within 10 minutes. While I was waiting, I browsed their in store selection and found a pair of fun new frames that the owner gave me a great price on. Wonderful experience with the friendliest and knowledgeable staff.
I am so glad I found my new optical shop!
KC Butlin
These guys are amazing! Fantastic customer service and great frame selection.
Kirk Hall
I recently made my first glasses purchase at Hour Glass and can’t express how smooth the process was. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Kathy and the team at Hour Glass was knowledgeable, personable and eager to assist in all of my glasses needs. In a time when online retailers run rampant, it’s refreshing to walk into a physical store, meet the people who are crafting your lenses, and be certain of the top notch service you will receive. It won’t be my last trip to Hour Glass Optical!
Serendipity Zapanta Rinonos
Excellent service, personably attended to by the owner and staff; great expertise and genuinely helpful; very pleasant and expedient experience. They provided a customized approach and selected the perfect frames for my style. Highly recommended!! Our family has purchased 3 frames here; well worth it.
Chris Anokute
In and out in 25 min with brand new glasses. They were perfection. Thx you
David
Awesome customer service. Kathy and Veronica are total professionals. They even sell bendy metal frames for clumsy people like me. I will be back, thank you!
granville beals
Fabulous selection and very knowledgeable staff. So lucky to have found this great place!
Ryan Jones
Great Service and products…
And they are all so damn sweet!! My new optical place
Slava Litvin
Just got my fresh pair of glasses after losing mine.
They are friendly, fast and professional.
Prices are good.
No hassle no problems.
Jim Dorman
This place is a diamond in the rough if you are looking for new glasses or lenses. The store from the outside doesn't look like much. Oh how wrong are first appearances.
This place has amazing frames from different brands in all shapes, colors and sizes and prices.
Veronica was extremely helpful with helping me find the right frames for my face shape and style I was looking for. Excellent customer service with a no rush attitude - So rare in todays retail world of rush, rush, rush you to figure out what you want as most other places are short staffed.
Westsiders, definitely worth a visit if you need new glasses and seeking an enjoyable glasses shopping experience.
Venussa Pang
Excellent service and felt extremely welcomed! Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I look forward to working with you guys again in the near future! :)
Marianne Ndiaye
I have list my glasses and needed one very fast. Hour Glass was the only that was able to do it in 2 days. Everywhere else it was 2 to 3 weeks times
AJ Singh
Best spot to get new glasses. The staff is is incredibly nice and they have a very large selection of designer glasses.
Sterling Milan
Wonderful experience! I can’t say enough great things about this place. I was searching for a pair of prescription basketball frames (goggles) for our 5 year old son. This is one of the ONLY place in LA that can cut lenses on the same day! In most cases, they can cut your lenses within the hour!
The staff is friendly, and the location is charming. We’ll be here again!
Adam Mindel
Amazing customer service!!! I broke my Persol frames a couple of days before my vacation, replacement were on back order 3 weeks, surprised me the next days as they personally called the rep, and had my frames delivered to the store, transferred my lenses to the new pair and returning my glasses to me
Within 24 hours. Amazing!!
James Castelo
This place is great! Imagine me running late and they’ve waited for me despite the fact that they we’re already closing!!! So accomodating!
conrad kurth
Great staff with even better selection! I truly enjoyed my experience finding the perfect pair of sunglasses for me. Treated like family and I will absolutely be back for any future sunglass purchases
Karla Marroquin
Thank you so much for my new pair of glasses!!! I’m so happy I found you guys !!!
namphet coen
Great customer service, very fast turnaround time and good price. Kathy was very kind and helpful. She helped me find the perfect frame that would not only fit my lenses, but also look good on me and be within my budget. I will definitely be back again.
Joann
After reading the reviews on Yelp, I decided to go here to get my prescription sunglasses fixed. They were prompt, professional and friendly, definitely going back when I have more time to get a regular pair of sunglasses as the selection is amazing!
Eric Kanevsky Clips
I was visiting in town from Texas and lost my glasses on Thursday, while my flight back was on Saturday morning (I cannot see without my glasses at all). I called every place possible and everyone said it’ll take either weeks or at best 24 hours to make a pair with my prescription. Hour Glass was the only place that was able to get it done immediately and they were able to save my trip from becoming a complete disaster. Definitely recommend this place to anyone in a similar situation who needs glasses made fast!
Matthew Curran
Excellent service. Veronica hunted down a dozen different frames that fit my criteria, and my favorite one was the first one she brought. Good style. And quick.
Krystle Whitley
Fantastic, outstanding and such swift service! Super kind crew! I will definitely be returning! You should too :) Not even a question.
Thank you Kathy <3
James Salz
It finally happened: I needed glasses, although mostly to track the ball better since I picked up playing tennis again recently.
A friend referred me to Hourglass Optical so I headed over there to get pair of glasses with transition lenses. I could not be happier and pleased with the service or the eyeglasses.
Kathy and Veronica are awesome. As a guy, I would have spent hours trying to figure out the right pair of frames but they picked out a few and ultimately picked out a pair that I am thrilled with. So beyond their expertise, the Hourglass Optical staff also have a great sense of style.
I will not go anywhere else for that reason alone but they get a “10” for expertise, technical service (filling prescriptions for eyeglasses), and more (read on below).
Unlike most optical places, they have highly-trained technicians in the store, which means you can get EXTREMELY FAST service (depending on your needs of course- I had specific transition lenses that required a little more time, but someone else was waiting while Veronica filled the prescription for the lenses so the team here really does work fast.
Also, because they have technicians in their store, they can create custom prescription, transition, and progressive lenses for nearly any frame out there. If you have a favorite frame but need new lenses, Hourglass Optical is the place to go.
B. Nish
Received my progressive lenses in 2 days here at Hour Glass
At my doctors office they told me 3 ½ wks to 4 wks
Cant believe the great friendly service and they are extremely appreciative , definitely will refer and will be back
M J
I was thoroughly impressed with my entire experience. My lenses had been ordered the day before and were installed in my frames in about two hours. Excellent!!
Frank Murillo
I have gotten so many compliments on these glasses. Veronica really knows how to chose the right ones for your face.Not only that they tint in sunlight. I liked this frame so much i came back after a few years to have the lenses replaced with new ones since my old ones were old and scratched.I have been going there for years glad to still see them in business. They will always get mine.update 2 23 22 once again I have lost my glasses and hour glass has come to my rescue once again. Great service and in 15 minutes I was ready to go. Kathy is the owner and very sweet and attentive when you come to her shop.
William Stoller
Just went to Hour Glass Optical again and was blown away with the service. The owner was there and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Veronica was the sales person that helped me, and was very helpful with finding frames that were the perfect fit for me. She knew me better than I knew myself. The frames and lenses were top notch, better quality than I have seen almost anywhere. I will definitely keep coming back for my eyeglass needs, and my families.
Jack Sisson
Hour Glass has so many great reviews I just had to see for myself. Now I'm leaving my own five star review! I went there to see if they would be kind enough to replace a missing screw in one pair of glasses and tighten up the fit in another. I was more than willing to pay for their service, but they insisted on doing it for free. Free! I told them I was going to be writing a rapturous review and should I leave that part out? They said no! What a great service for all especially cheapskates like myself. I must mention that I've never seen such a great selection of fantastic frames as they have. I will be back when I can finally and safely replace my expired Rx. Thanks Hour Glass Optical!!!
Juan Ruiz
Friendly, professional and the best for what they do. Highly recommend!
Jonathan Rosa
Great fast friendly service. Glasses in 10 minutes
fernanda retana
Veronica was very helpful ! They have a wide variety of options. Great selection of sunglasses and glasses.
Freddie Sotelo
I've been coming to this place for years now and boy do I not regret it. I've had at least 4 pairs of glasses from this place and never have I once been disappointed. The service is fast (done is 15 minutes or less), but it's not like it's done improper. The service is fast and handled with care, done efficiently. The customer service is great too! Thank you to Kathy and Veronica for helping me out for all this time. Your doggy is cute too lol. I highly recommend this place. They have a huge selection of brands to choose from, in which they are all authentic. They don't try to scam you or anything of that sort. Prices are fair, and the fast service is a bonus. Again thanks to you both, definitely will keep coming back. The 5 stars is very much well earned.
SoCal Yacht Racing Group
The service was absolutely fantastic, and the owner and employees are a pleasure to work with. Parking is super easy.I actually had my glasses made in 10 min unbelievable, definitely recommend
mary Crawford
Omg! What an amazing experience. Fantastic selection. And sooo nice and fun!
Maria Padilla
Kathy, Veronica and Art are so sweet and genuine! Fastest glasses in the West! And they have cute dogs in the store :)
Sara Pak
I had such a wonderful experience. Better than any eyeglass store that I have ever been too. Veronica, Art, and Kathy helped me find the perfect pair of glasses, fit them perfectly and smiled the whole time. I highly recommend Hour Glass Optical for any of your eyes needs!
Sean Worsley
Awesome Optical guys here. They took care of me no problem all smiles and good vibes. Third visit in 8 months and they have made each experience, enjoyable and pleasant. Definitely my GoTo. Knowledgable,Very Accommodating, and Highly Professional. Please come check them out!!!!!!!!!
Alex Reed
Hourglass optical has excellent customer service! I went in today to get the broken handle screwed back onto my favorite glasses. Veronica was so awesome and finished it within 3 minutes! While I was there I noticed their excellent selection in designer frames and sunglasses. They have a lot to choose from and everything is up to date and on trend. When it was time for me to pay she would not charge me! It was such a nice gesture. I will definitely be back to get some new frames soon. :)
C S
This is hands down the BEST place for prescription (and non) eyewear in LA. Their selection is amazing, and they are so helpful when it comes to selecting the right frame for your face shape. They take their time and actually care about their customers here. Oh, and you can't beat designer prescription glasses in TEN MINUTES! Love this place.
Eduardo Juarez
I had an excellent experience visiting Hour Glass Optical. Veronica helped me. She is polite and helped me look at different choices within my budget. She even offered me a deal if I bought two pairs. They had my glasses ready in less than 15 minutes. I was very impressed.
They have remained open as an essential busines . Veronica sanitizes all of the glasses that I tried on. She's great!
I will definitely come back.
Jessica
Amazing staff, great selection, would absolutely recommend!
Mia Matthews
The reviews are true! This place is AMAZING. I’m in town visiting and needed glasses ASAP. Veronica let me try on a million pairs until I ultimately decided on a frame I was into. When she told me that they would be ready in 10 minutes my jaw really hit floor. She was also able to help me out with a contact lense snafu I was in. Art was able to make them in probably less than 10. Veronica and Art are the dynamic duo! Nobody does customer service like this anymore. For all your vision needs Hour Glass is the place to go!
lucy xiong
Wonderful experience here! Came in & got my glasses within 15 minutes. Everyone was helpful with the process.
JJonTheRun11 JJonTheRun11
Fantastic service with a smile, my glasses were made in 10 minutes, such wonder atmosphere, unbelievable selection of frames at really reasonable prices,wish I could give them 10 stars will definitely be back and recommend to everyone
Kimberly Reotutar
First time here and def coming back! They were so quick to help me with what I needed!
Ugo Eke
A most perfect service. Having gone to several optical big names, I came across Hour Glass online and decided to give it a try, boy, it was a perfect decision. Not only is their prices reasonable compared to others, their service is equally awesome. Others gave me a 2/3weeks wait before the glasses would be ready but it took Hour Glass lest than 3 days to do it. I had gone there with a frame that had a demo lens I considered too big, Hour Glass fixed it by doing some modifications as I wanted. My glasses came out pretty good. The workers are very friendly. I would recommend Hour Glass any day any time.
Aroon Krishna
I had to get a pair of new glasses in 72 hours. They were very friendly, had a wide variety of frames and help me narrow down to the one I wanted.
This was the best eye glass shopping experience they had.
They also stay true to their promise and even though my lens type wasn’t available they upgraded me to the next one at no charge.
Thank You. I’ll be back again soon to buy a backup pair and sunglasses.
Elaine Gonzalez
My daughter needed glasses ASAP. I don’t live near by but made the drive due that the reviews said they made glasses within the 15 minutes. I didn’t believe it. I just figured same 1 day would be great. Got there and once my daughter picked her frames, her glasses were ready within 12 minutes! Very pleased with not only her glasses but the service was fantastic. Thank you Veronica!!🤓
James Bloniarz
Amazing selection and the best staff. Also very affordable. Love this place
Astrid Wolfe
The staff was extremely nice, and fixed both my fiancé and mines frames for a low price. Truly the most convenient and local spot to get glasses. I drove all the way from lancaster, ca, because of the reviews. They definitely were not lying. 10/10 would come again and recommend to friends and family.
Sandra Castleman
Great fast service and really nice helpful people. I came in to get one pair of glasses that I had sat on fixed and they were able to fix it within minutes. I also wanted to get a price on getting the lenses replaced in an older pair of glasses I had that I still loved the frames. Their prices were so good and the service so fast that I ordered another pair of glasses with my prescription in tinted glasses so I could have a separate pair of glasses to use in the sun. I doubt that you could beat their service and prices anywhere else!
I’ve had to have corrective glasses since the ‘90’s and I’m so thankful I found Hour Glass Optical on Wilshire.
Sophie Winner
They were so sweet and put the prescription in the glasses in fifteen minutes. So so easy and quick! Veronica helped me and she was an angel. Glad I went here
Ben Bernal
Full-service shop with incredibly helpful people. Walked in needing my eyeglasses and sunglasses repaired. The proprietor was incredibly helpful, efficient and patient, working with me to get my eyeglasses fixed as I tried to figure out which lens was my left and which was my right. Service was expeditious, professional and incredibly fair. If it wasn't for me flip-flopping my lenses, I would have been out in like 15 minutes. Will definitely be paying them a visit again the next time I need anything glasses or contact-related.
Paul Kasick
Awesome service. They’ve secured my future business
Orson Chaplin
I had a very nice experience buying a new pair of glasses from this spot, the service was extremely friendly and it seemed like she really cared. They had my new lenses done in less then thirty minutes and helped me find the perfect frames for my lenses. Great deals and a massive selection of glasses and frames this place has. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs new glasses at affordable deals. I will definitely come here again.
Elaine Sanchez
What a wonderful location with great care and customer service. My daughter had a brand new pair of eyeglasses (purchased from another location) and the lens fell out and was damaged. We are from out of town and I am thankful for this place. We called Hour Glass Optical and they immediately fixed my daughters lens in 20 minutes and now she can see! If you need professional and quick service, come here!
Tommy Vuong
My friend Sean recommended this place to me and I am so glad he did. Service and staff are very friendly and helpful. And everything is fast. I have high index lenses and they're usually an arm and a leg, but they are definitely more affordable here without have to wait two weeks to get my new glasses. Will definitely be coming back in the future.
aryan behnamjou
I walked in today to get some blue light lenses and was immediately greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. Kathy was generous with her energy and services. I not only understood why they generate so many good reviews, but felt inspired to leave my own.
Derek Tacconelli
I tried to pay them for fixing 2 glasses, but they wouldn't let me. 1 of them was extremely bent out of shape and they fixed it within 5 minutes.
Robbie Hebert
Cleanest store I’ve been in. Unbelievable. Kathy and her crew were amazing. I looked all over town for months for the perfect pair of glasses and guess what,,,,Kathy found them at a great price. Kathy was also able to create my lenses in 10 minutes as well. I definitely recommend Hour Glass.
Laura Romero
I came in for a small repair, to have my sunglassenew tighten up because they were sliding down my nose.
The repair was not only FREE but super FAST!
They also very good selection of sunglasses, it was hard to restrain myself from not getting a new pair.
Nancy Ramsey
Absolutely the best service I've ever had . I received my
Yolanda Klosowski
Best place in town to buy glasses! I went to 4 other places before I came here and this place by far has the best selection. The staff is super friendly. I found a perfect pair of glasses within 5 minutes and they completed my lenses on the spot in only 10 minutes. I was in and out with rx glasses within 20 minutes - very happy customer!!
ALMOST DECENT
Broke my glasses again it’s like I live here now great service 10/10 they always have the best glasses
Yesenia Cabral
Great service! Walked in and immediately attended me. I was in need of a new pair of glasses and were ready ASAP! Definitely would come in again in case I need a new pair!
Brooke Kathrein
Have gone to them a few times over the years when my sunglasses screws fell out. They are always so nice and fix it promptly and at no charge. Certainly appreciate their great customer service!
Laura Cohn
I needed new frames and got them in minutes! A gem in West LA.
Evan Parker
Needed new plastic pieces put on my glasses. Took 20 seconds and they didn’t charge. Super easy, super pleasant. Will continue to go to them for more complicated repairs and new purchases. Nice to find a store that cares about customers.
Vicky Lopez
Quick, courteous- can’t beat the pricing! They don't want your money they are honest. Veronica pointed out some fees another facility was trying to add to my prescription that was not needed. Needless to say, I saved half the price. I was greeted with a smile and helped right away. I was also in and out :). I came here because of the 5 star reviews. They don't lie. Best place!
Torandis Mack
Stopped in to get help while vacationing and had the most amazing service from Veronica. She was really helpful and I highly recommend if you’re in the area!
Gemma Austria
We really really appreciate the service and help from Hour Glass Optical especially Kathy, Veronica & Art and all the staff. I would highly recommend this place to all my friends and family. Exceptional service. Thank you so much guys!!!
Virginia VA
Friendly service, thank you Veronica and Kathy. Love my glasses. Especially love this place for being dog friendly. All the staff are amazing 💗 …
Adam Tsegga
The service I received was absolutely outstanding. I will definitely be coming back again!! :)
Dylan Brush
Kathy and her team are simply amazing! I walked in this morning after seeing that they could have lenses made within an hour and I could not be more happy that I did. I’ve been a glasses wearer for over decade and this store is truly a special experience. From the frames, to the service and just working with Kathy in general, you will not be disappointed!
Madison W
Amazing customer service! Super honest feedback on which glasses look best! Same day, fast frames!! Will absolutely be back. 10/10 recommend
Daisy Lucatero
I came from the Valley and I am so glad I did, they have an excellent selection and will even bill my insurance. I received my glasses in 11 minutes, such a relief when my glasses broke yesterday! Excellent customer service, they were so patient with me in deciding on a frame and helped in every way! So happy I found this place!! *****
A Negele
Hour Glass Optical deserves every single one of their 5 star reviews. They are amazing. Kathy and Veronica are so sweet and helpful, love having them in the neighborhood. I broke 2 pairs of very expensive glasses and no one would fix them, Veronica fixed and cleaned both pairs in 15 minutes. They have an excellent selection of prescription and sunglasses, great prices, fast and the best service.
Cam
If you are looking for a place to get eyeglasses or sunglasses, look no further. This place is so professional, nice and transparent. Great customer service and great quality glasses. AND great pricing. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend getting your glasses here. You won’t regret it. I searched all over for great pricing and great customer service and I’m glad a google search led me to this place. I came in with a scratched lenses. They were able to replace them in 20 minutes!
heidi holly
Kathy, Veronica & Art are super amazing & helpful with everything they do here!! I’m so blessed to have found them!!! I’m ready for my trip now!! Yayyyy!! ♥️
Karen Sakai
Hour glass optical is a very convenient west la location that was super helpful and true experts and craftsman in what they do. A really welcoming friendly staff, and free parking behind the building, I don't go to anyone else for my glasses needs. They have the lab on site, so service was incredibly fast and really fair pricing. If you're lucky maybe one of the shop dogs will be there to help you look through their great collection of frames. Truly the best of the best. I highly recommend them.
Daniel Echevarria
I came here from Long Beach because I knew this was the best place to walk out with your new glasses in no time. Everyone here is very friendly and very helpful. I'm so glad they are open during Covid making sure everything is kept clean and sanitized. Everywhere else is closed or backed up for a month. I was here 3 years ago had my glasses ready in 20 minutes and today was no different. I went home happy with new glasses at a very affordable price
Natalie
Amazing store! I love that it is so dog friendly :)
Isa Bin Hamdan
I’m here visiting from Washington D.C. and I needed my prescription filled same-day due to my limited time here. The amazing women Kathy and Veronica were super helpful and polite in expediting the process! It took no more than 15 min after inquiring with Hour Glass. I appreciate the professionalism and the hospitality I received and will be returning for sure! Highly recommended!
Kevin Topdjian
I found this store off Yelp as it had lots of positive reviews and close to me. I now know why they have so many good reviews. I went in to have my sunglass repaired as the one lens had fallen out with a missing screw. The woman helping took the glasses immediately repaired and cleaned it. It was fast and easy. They had many frames there to choose from so I'll be back to pickup a new pair.
Elan Amishay
Wonderful experience! From the second I walked in, the staff was so nice asking if I wanted water etc. But unlike other stores in general, they were sincere and happy to help. On top of that, I chose from awesome frames, and was done with a finished pair of great glasses with lenses in like 20 minutes. Honestly it didn’t seem possible that they could actually do that, but they did. Could not recommend any more!! Truly A++++ experience!!!!
Nick LaPratt
Ok. This place is terrific. Kathy is hilarious and helpful. Veronica is the bees knees. All around outstanding selection, and wicked awesome service. I think I’m in love.
Joyce Su
I had a wonderful experience getting a new pair of glasses here. They helped me find a frame I really like and had it done in one day! One day!! Also, their lenses are very high quality. Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase. 100% recommend!!
Valerie Rio
Great place!! Best selection of eyeglasses I have ever seen and my prescription glasses were ready within 24 hrs. They also file your Insurance paperwork if they are out of network so you don’t have to mess with it at all. This was a much better experience than lens crafters and the prices are good too!
Elizabeth Wright
We came in because we lost a pair of glasses in the ocean on vacation. The people were fantastic and actually helped us get glasses the same day that were -10.25!!! I couldn’t say enough good about the experience I’ve had! Support this small business:)
Gerald Leonard
I had never been here before and I came in with two pairs of glasses that needed repairs and they fixed them both in less than 5 minutes! Also found a great price on a replacement pair of lenses for my Prada glasses that I was quoted twice the price for elsewhere while I was waiting. I give them 10 stars if I could.
David Stellmach
In this era of mask wearing, I have had a problem with the ear band of the mask catching on and detaching the bow of my Berlin frames. While I am sure the design helps prevent breakage (by simply detaching), I apparently am not adept enough to reattach them without being able to wear my glasses to see what I am doing. Anyway, I walked in to Hour Glass Optical today (Saturday) because my optometrist’s office is closed on Saturday. Within less than a minute, I was assisted by a wonderful lady who, with the help of their optician, reattached the bow and sent me on my way. I would have been happy to pay but they insisted no charge. I will definitely check out their frame selection when I have my next scheduled eye exam. From what I could tell, their selection looked outstanding and I already know that their service is exceptional! Thank you!
Leslie Alsina
Found the perfect glasses here! They have a huge variety to pick from and am so happy to have come here to get my new pair. The ladies up front were super friendly and helpful as well. Will definitely be coming back!
Kimberly Nguyen
This business provides excellent customer service! I felt they took the time to answer my questions over the phone, before coming in. Carlos was a very helpful over the phone! Veronica was able to help me pick out a pair of glasses and sunglasses for my prescription, which were both done in under 90 minutes! That's definitely convenient! Veronica gave me a great discount as well! Would recommend to family and friends.
Sabrina Mclean
Thank you sooo much to the life savers at hour glass! I broke my glasses this morning and started panicking because have a very high prescription (-10) and it’s almost impossible to find same day service for this. But the lovely ladies here were able to accommodate me last minute. I called about 5 places before and they all said it would take at least a month to get my prescription, at Hour glass they had my new glasses ready in just a few hours! Can’t thank them enough
Margaret Chamberlin
This place is the best. I’be been several times and each one they come through for me. I could not ask for nicer people to help. Veronica and Kathy have both saved my butt on several occasions when I needed new glasses quickly or just for an adjustment to my frames. I just bought a new pair and they made my glasses in the 20 minutes I’ve been sitting here. Just wow!
FORMER SG
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING service; both customer service and quality of product was far beyond expectations. I’m traveling from Boulder, CO and desperately needed a quick pair of distance lenses in my new frames for my drive home, and they were done in less than an hour, and better than most send-away labs. Fully impressed and blown away!!
Jessica Smith
I loved this place! They have SO many options for glasses, and it has a really personal feel. The staff were very willing to answer my questions and help me pick out the right pair for me. I got a really good deal on glasses, and they sent in the refund request to my insurance since I was out of network. I've seen a few reviews on here saying that people had their glasses done in 30 minutes. The day I was there they were pretty busy and it took them maybe 3 hours to finish my glasses, but they told me that from the beginning. They'll get you your glasses the same day (as long as you don't have a super difficult prescription), but maybe don't go in expecting it to be done in 30 minutes. Anyway, you'll love this place.
Laurigami Art
Kathy's place is amazing. She's got a great eye for frames. She understands people and truly cares. She's worked at the shop for 35 years and definitely knows what she is doing!
Love her. Love this place. Will be back! I got my lenses and frames done under 20 minutes! Can't believe how helpful she is!
Mikki Freeman
This same-day glasses shop has a super friendly and helpful staff who are very much focused on customer satisfaction.
There’s a large variety of frames to choose from that, in my opinion, are very reasonably priced. My last pair of glasses from LensCrafters were double the price and half as cool as the specs I just got from Hour Glass.
Probably the coolest thing about this place is that they can have your glasses ready within an hour provided you don’t have a crazy prescription. Mine were ready in about 15 minutes and are of fantastic quality.
*mind explosion*
Samantha Gonsier
Amazing service. They had to fix my kids glasses and they were super quick and super friendly. Please check them out!
Karen Martin
What wonderful customer service. I went in with broken glasses where the temple unhinged. A lovely staff member attached the temple back to the hinge quickly and with no charge! I was amazed that in these days of pandemic they did not charge me. I will go back to get a pair of prescription sunglasses because they were so kind and they have adorable dogs in the shop! Thank you Hour Glass Optical!!
Tew Ghun
Where do i start. This is the Most Friendly, family oriented business i have ever been in. The service was Amazing. Great conversation" great service💯 And the Prices are Real World Affordable Prices on Some of the Top e Brand eyewear in the country. I strongly amd Highly recommended Hour Glass Optical💪🏾 …
Katie S
One of the best optical shops in town! Everyone that works here is so nice and when my boyfriend and I walked in without an appt. to get his sunglasses fixed they helped us right away! Service was excellent and they were able to fix his sunglasses within minutes! Would definitely recommend!
Jennifer Brewster
They were awesome and so friendly! I brought a pair of Persol sunglasses in that I haven’t been able to wear in forever because they were stretched out. She fixed them in 5 minutes and they fit great. Also seem to have a great selection of sunglasses and eyeglasses.
Anna Kolber
They were so lovely and helpful! Took ten minutes to get my prescription done and at a fraction of the price another place wanted to charge me.
Nice seats to hang out in too.
I highly recommend this place
Scott Pressman
Great customer service and craftsmanship. I came in without knowing my correct glasses prescription, and they provided me with the best update they could until I found out my correct prescription. They then replaced my lens the next day at no additional charge. Both times I was out of the shop in 15 minutes. Thank you! Highly recommended.
Sat
Just got my pair of glasses in less than 45 minutes from when I picked them out. Super super helpful and friendly staff that clearly care about their business and customers. If you need a super affordable pair of glasses in the same day this is the place to go to. Love love love this place
Mathew Chan
Haven't bought new frames/lenses in years; maybe a decade. In fact, for myself, I still haven't. We came in for my wife and had a plethora of styles to choose from. The wife has an eye for nice things and chose a set of frames that was more expensive than we had wanted- the guy working there (sorry never got his name) did not hesitate to find cheaper but stylistically comparable frames.
But alas, even I agreed the more expensive ones looked best. So that is what we bought. I had no idea lenses could be cut to order so quickly; once the frames were chosen, it took about 15 minutes for the frames to be ready.
While we were waiting we chatted with the ladies behind the counter and they were friendly and noted that the price we were getting was phenomenal. Of course when I got home i fact-checked them and lo and behold, we got the frame AND lenses for less than the retail cost of the frame!
how are you guys still in business?! not that I'm complaining! I'll be back some day for my own frames and will certainly not hesitate to recommend to friends in the future.
Abraham Nguyen
TL;DR- The ratings are not too good to be true. These women run the friendliest business I've been to in recent memory with quick service and low prices .
I spent days dealing with other optometrists trying to get my custom lens and frames fixed. It was always one problem after another. I walked into this place and just 3 hours later they had my custom lens put in with absolutely no fuss. They even guaranteed that if my custom lens wasn't satisfactory after trying them out that I could come back and they would spend more time getting it just right.
Jaclyn Jones
I am so grateful I found this place!!! I needed glasses ASAP for a kid who broke his and not only did they have exactly what I needed and put them together in 20 minutes, but they were so friendly too. I brought my dog in and Cathy, the owner, and the rest of the staff could not have been nicer to the both of us. They gave my dog so many dog treats and played with her while I picked out a cute pair of sunglasses that I was given a discount on for having a cute dog! They made my day!!!!
Bassam Helou
I came in with broken glasses not knowing what to expect. Thankfully, I chose the right place.
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. My glasses were quickly repaired. The optician told me that he could't completely fix the bend in the frame but I couldn't notice what he was talking about. The frames looked like brand new to me :D
Eric Kurland
Highly recommended! I needed to get new lenses put into my frames, but was leaving on an out of town trip. Kathy and her crew were great. They got the lenses in and then shipped the glasses to me at my destination. Three weeks later, I badly scratched one of the new lenses, and Kathy ordered me a replacement. Thank you!
Natalie Acosta
After a very frustrating year of visits to the eye doctor and prescription changes, I am now the proud owner of progressives. Hour Glass Optical made my glasses in October only to have the prescription changed again in November. They remade my glasses into progressives and made a separate pair of reading glasses. Art and Cathy were so amazing! They took the time to help my select the best pair of frames and explained all the lens options. In addition, when I picked up my glasses, Cathy took the time to teach me how to use them - she showed me how to look through them, climb stairs, all the things you wouldn't know you need to know. As a lifelong glasses wearer, I am so impressed by everything at Hour Glass Optical - the selection, the convenience and speed at which my glasses were ready, and especially the customer service! Thank you!
Madison Kaplan
I walked in last week as a frantic dental hygienist. Carlos and Veronica offered excellent customer service, fixed my glasses on the spot and didn't even charge me! Its stores like these that make you want to keep coming back. They are kind, quick, and honest!! Wont think twice about where to ever go again!!! Thank you for being so excellent!!
Eva TheDiva
The best pair of glasses I have ever purchased and I have been wearing glasses since I was a child. Impeccable customer service!! I had my eyeglasses in 15 minutes and my designer sunglasses were ready as promised, the next day!! It’s just amazing these days when you find a business that cares about the customer!! Thank you for making this a quick and positive experience.
Kim Cox
Cathy, the owner of Hourglass, was so helpful from the moment I spoke to her on the phone, to coming into the shop and purchasing my rx glasses. She and her team had me in and out within an hour and all offered an incredibly fun energy. I couldn’t recommend them enough—you get a completely non-rushed, no pressure to purchase or go out of your budget experience and Cathy herself will give you honest opinions on what does and doesn’t look good. Love them and love this shop.
jessica locke
We had the best experience at Hour Glass Optical! I called in crisis needed a pair of glasses made for my 2 year old. They took my RX over the phone and picked out a fabulous fitting pair of glasses that were ready within the hour. Veronica was wonderful, compassionate and professional. I recommend everyone check out Hour Glass Optical when you need some glasses made. They even had a sweet basket of kids toys to keep the little ones busy while we were waiting. Great prices and a great team!
Thank you!
David
Could not have been nicer or more helpful. Great business.
LaDerryl Hart
This place absolutely AMAZING!! Kathy took very great care of me. Great customer service. Staff were super nice! I can definitely tell that she loves what she does! She made both my son and I feel at home. We feel like family! Once I chose my frames, she was done with everything in less than 30min!!! And she tightened my sons glasses as well. I’m recommending this place to everyone!! Thank you guys!!
Brooke Belanger
They can put prescription sunglasses lenses in any frame! Plus lenses in under 10 minutes! Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you! :)
Michael Todd
Very helpful and incredibly helpful! Helped me get exactly what I was looking 10/10
Tracy Dang
This was the most fun I’ve had shopping for glasses! I came here with a friend to find his glasses but I’ll be back soon for my own. There’s plenty of options to choose from with a good range in prices.
The staff is AMAZING and if I could give them 6 stars I would. They are honest and genuinely tell you if something looks good or bad which is great because purchasing eyewear really makes such a difference in your appearance. I would definitely recommend this place and love that it’s in support for small businesses.
Leane Vandeman
Wonderful neighborhood glasses shop. Friendly great professional service.
Connie Woods
What a great place! I needed my prescription filled right away and these guys were on point! I thought one day would be amazing, but they had them ready in 20 minutes!!!
This is a friendly place with a very helpful staff. They spent a lot of time with me showing me the coolest glasses. They have a really large selection and they are current!!
I highly recommend them!!!
Marilyn Alquizola
Hour Glass Optical gives excellent service. Not only are the lenses and coatings excellent, the staff also offers great suggestions in terms of what types of frames complement your face. The owner and staff are so friendly and accommodating. It’s a great place. I am so glad they are in the neighborhood!
Bosaina Karkukelly
Best Glasses selection and service we’ve ever had. Visiting from Montreal- Canada and we were so impressed by the kindness and genuinely caring and professional service these guys have provided us with. They take care of you as a person first and then they listen with care and attention to ensure that you are provided with EXACTLY what you’re looking for, for the price that suits your budget. We love them and HIGHLY recommend them. We will be coming back here for all our family eye-ware needs.
Will Deur
Amazing customer service and great variety of glasses. I was able to find very flattering glasses. Definitely recommend!!
Eric Toennies
I needed to get some glasses in a hurry (had been using multi-focal contacts for years).This shop was able to suggest some great looking frames and make the progressive lenses in a couple of hours. Very nice, helpful people. I drove from Pasadena and the trip was completely worth it. Great glasses, great people. Can't do any better.
Jbutta Production
I was in need of glasses immediately and found 1 hour glass optical. The customer service was awesome very friendly and helpful. They help find glasses in less than 10 ministers and had affordable prices. I recommend you go their if you need knew glasses. My glasses were finished in 15 minuets. I will definitely go back!
Regina Breech
These guys made this experience so easy and pain free. I dropped of my sunglasses and they were fixed perfectly and ready the same day. They are super welcoming as soon as you walk in. Feels like a family business. I will bring all of my eye glass needs here in the future! Thank you!
S S
I needed some specialty glasses repaired, and after searching for eyeglass shops in Santa Monica, I came across this gem of a store.
Checked lots of reviews - 22 out of 22 five-star reviews on Google? Seriously? Nothing but positives on Yelp? Is this possible in today's service-deficient world? Yes, yes and YES!
I walked in (ample free parking in back - a treasure in Santa Monica!) and was greeted almost immediately by the warm, friendly staff and two adorable puppies, which is saying a lot, since I'm not really a dog person. They took my glasses, offered me a seat, and not five minutes later, I had my repaired glasses in hand, and they wouldn't even let me pay for the repair!
I'm so thrilled to have found another outstanding small business in my fair city! Hour Glass is right up there with Joy Automotive, Bob's Market and Gilbert's El Indio as the best of the best in Santa Monica.
Thanks SO much for a wonderful experience, Kathy!
If you need glasses or a repair, don't go anywhere but Hour Glass - I sure won't!
Melinda Labita
Took a chance on this place and drove down the 405 from the valley. I wasn't disappointed! Had new lenses in two pair of glasses within an hour. The staff, especially Veronica, were super nice and helpful. They don't try to sell you stuff you don't need. Price was very reasonable. Note: There were dogs on site. I'm a dog lover so I was fine with it but be aware if you are allergic, there may be dogs.
Jon Pennell
Went in to Hour Glass today to have a pair of sunglasses repaired and received excellent customer service. Great selection too.
José Alberto Garcia
Cathy was very hospitable and very helpful, she has a large selection of the affordable glasses. Even though I walked in near closing time she was able to have my glasses the same day. While I was waiting she offer water. Great place I would highly to anyone who in the market for a new or spare pair of glasses.
Nestor Mejia
Best experience ever.. Staff really professional and friendly. We took my 4 yrs old daughter for her glasses, easy process and within 10-15 minutes our 2 glasses were ready !! Lots of frame options and great price.. Really recommend this place ..
KINFOLK UNLIMITED
Amazing service! A very pleasant experience. Carlos & Veronica were super nice and down to earth. Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions in great detail. My nephew needed glasses and they went the extra mile to make sure he received the perfect glasses! I wont go anywhere else. Glasses were ready in 10 mins...but i spent about 45 mins just shooting the breeze. Felt like a small town mom and pop experience packaged in a cutting edge facility. Highly recommended definitely worth braving the 405.
David Drexler
Came here for the first time. Very nice down-to-earth unpretentious hard working people operate in this shop. Carlos was pleasant to work with, more knowledgeable about optical than at most shops, and the owner came out to chat and offered tons of candy and bottled water and an education on the difference between lenses.
I got my lenses replaced in my computer glasses.
Their price to replace my lenses with my new Rx was 130.00 less than quoted in writing at Lenscrafters and I did not tell Hour Glass that--I just asked them what their price was.
This is how I would handle things if you have not been here before:
Before you buy lenses or glasses anywhere else, I would just come here--they are very low pressure, have free parking in the back, and they have a TON of frames. See Carlos or one of the ladies. Get a price quote on your prescription and walk around the shop and try on frames if you need them, or ask for help picking out.
They have a lab in the shop that operates M to F only and they can make glasses in 30 minutes or less if they have the Rx in stock.
Then make a decision what you want to do.
PS
I am not a pet person, but they are very dog friendly here--people stop in with dogs and the owner told me that she has 4 dogs! Yikes!
Christina Trbovich
I love this place! I went in for an adjustment and the lady who works here took the time to adjust my glasses (that I did not purchase here) and also made sure they fit. They had some really cute lenses and also really personalized service that you don’t find at places like Costco because they rush through the line like crazy. I’ll definitrly be back. Also they take insurance.
Britney Cherry
Hour Glass Optical was great! As soon I walked in I was greeted with friendly service, and told them I wanted red frames and they instantly found me a perfect pair! Cathy was amazing she was enthusiastic about making sure I got the right frames for the shape of my face. I would recommend this place to everyone!
Scott Aronson
I was waiting at another eyeglass outlet across town in South L.A. that was like a "cattle call". After waiting for half an hour, I decided to do a Google search for same day eyeglasses in L.A. To my pleasant surprise, I found this gem of a company! The drive took 30 minutes, but when we arrived, Veronica took care of us IMMEDIATELY! Not only that, but she gave us the same price that the other company offered--but with better lense material! By the time we were done with eyeglasses in hand (they fit perfectly and have very cool styling, even at the entry-level price), my friend and I joked that we would probably still be waiting at the last place, had we stayed. Great company; Great experience.
D Sollerh
Incredible service. Kathy Egeghy and her staff have incredible eyes for finding just the right frames. Her shop's able to cut most lenses on site, with frequent next day service. Her prices are great, too (lowest I've found), and unlike one of the other large chain type glasses shops, she is always there, always ready to help and has never failed to provide the best service I have found in any business, and I've lived on the Westside twenty years. I highly, highly recommend!
Allen Albrecht
After the glasses I bought online were lost in the mail i decided to go to a physical store to get my much needed pair of glasses. The employees were helpful and I was pleasantly surprised to hear that they could make the lenses in just 10 minutes! They were very virus conscious and wiped down everything from surfaces to the frames I tried on.
Melissa French
I could just gush with amazing things to say about this place. I needed a new pair of glasses same day and walked into this store hoping to just grab whatever I could get.
Little did I know I would spend the next 30 minutes trying on frame after frame, getting great and honest advice about my face shape and the right kind of frame for me.
I gave a firm price range and they stuck to it like glue, pulling out dozens of frames that they knew I could afford and knew would look good. There was no pressure to spend outside my range, no pressure to buy at all. You can tell that the staff here know what they are doing and really care about providing quality service. I walked out an hour later with my favorite frames I've had to date.
I dont expect to need a new pair of glasses for a long time after the wonderful frames I found today. But once I finally need a new pair, I will definitely be coming back here.
Steve Gayler
The friendly and helpful staff were awesome as usual which is why I will keep going back for new lenses and frames!
Very quick and professional service with competitive pricing for products and materials that are far superior to some of the online opticians for example. Of course the free candy helps and I'm a big dog person too!!
I can't recommend these guys more, they always get a great job done in a timely manner and take the time to ensure ones glasses are a great fit before leaving. Thanks guys!!!
Michael Tureff
Really great fast service! Told me my old glasses weren’t worth repairing because it wasn’t cost efficient! They also didn’t have a problem with me bringing my own glasses. Really appreciate not trying to up sell me on things that I don’t need! Great to see honest businesses in the community
James Humanity
What a beautiful experience! Such helpful staff and incredible service. I’m grateful for the ladies! 💕 …
Shaina Rosenbloom
I held onto a pair of frames and was too lazy to get prescription lenses ;) I found Hour Glass Optical online and I am so happy I did, they made my lenses in a snap! I found a second pair, that are awesome!! I can’t tell you how friendly and helpful Kathy is. I am never going anywhere else. Don’t hesitate- I mean it!!
Luke Jacobs
I seriously enjoyed my time here, had a great conversation with the workers /owner and not to mention found a perfect fit for me within minutes. Don’t think twice about coming cus this place is better than any other glasses stores i’ve been to.
Louise Hickey-Cadiff
Called to ask how long it would take to replace my cracked lenses with new prescription, they said 10 minutes. Went there and sure enough it took just about that time, perhaps a few more minutes because I asked questions and look around shop while waiting. Veronica and Kathy are professional but a lot of warmth and heart!! I recommend, so Please give them a try, cheers!!
JCDC
I’ve bought glasses online (terrible experience) and I’ve tried Warby. But I never found THE ONES until I came to Hour Glass. And it has everything to do with the staff and how well they know their stuff. Highly recommended!
Katrina Ordonez
I came to this store to get prescription glasses made on the spot. They were able to make my glasses really quickly and even made sure that they were adjusted just right. But, the highlight of my visit here was the customer service. The people were just so nice and friendly--it was such a pleasure to meet them. I walked out very excited to tell others about this store for the quality of the glasses and the service.
Carl Lisberger
Wow, what an awesome store. Incredible selection, and excellent service. Easily the best optical shop experience I've ever had, and I've had a lot! Support this fantastic local business, they will take great care of you.
Matt Beinfest
The only place I go for glasses in LA. I've been a loyal customer for over a decade and will continue to support this place until I'm blind! The staff is sweet, accommodating and generous. The service is fast, like 10 minutes fast! If you broke your glasses, look no further then Hour Glass
Jerran Hinnant
Amazing, polite and people that know exactly what they are doing. I bought a pair of glasses and brought them in to have my prescription filled. They had me in and out in under 30 mins, very professional and reasonably priced. Ask for Veronica and or Kathy, they are amazing!!!!
Dennis Yue
Great work. Lovely people.
terris woodard
I HATE writing reviews, and NEVER have, but I Ordered custom glasses online, contacted hour glass,and they had my prescription ready same day! All I had to do was go down street and eat, and they were finished when I got back. Coolest part is the customer service though! One of the ladies is always making sure your comfortable (drinks etc), ,very cordial! I wouldnt go anywhere else just based on the customer service.
Libby Bideau
This place is amazing. They give a reasonable quote and stick to it. They do excellent work in a timely manner, and today they fixed my prescription sun glasses with no charge, just a smile. Highly recommend!
Crescent Muhammad
Needed new eyeglasses right away and got on google to check options. Hour Glass was high in the search list AND they were having a 50% special. I called and Veroncia was super nice over the phone. Bingo! She was even nicer once I got to the store and Kathy is great as well. Best part - the “Hour” part was totally accurate. Love my new frames!
Calley Wilson
Great selection of frames, the staff were really friendly and turned round the prescription in 45 minutes. Love this place would recommend.
Destiny P
Drove from Palmdale to L.A looking for a same day service we unexpectedly ran into this location and we’re very pleased definitely would recommend they are very attentive to your needs. Very good customer service as soon as you walk in.
Maia Leon
Both Kathy and Veronica were personable and wonderful! Super patient, worked well with our teenager, professional, large selection of both youthful and adult frames. Quick turn around time - within 30 minutes.
John B.
My experience at Hour Glass Optical was great and seamless. They were extremely kind and fixed the issue with my sunglasses promptly. I highly recommend them. Cheers!
Vikum Fernando
I definitely will be coming back here. They got a vast selection of designer glasses to select from. The best part is you'd be walking out with your prescription glasses within ten minutes. They also got contact lenses.
Kerem Ataman
They are so welcoming and Excellent service. Thanks to them for an expedited assistance
Travis Lee
Hour Glass Optical went above and beyond to provide a second-to-none customer service experience during my visit. They handled my very complicated optical matter with profiency, swiftness and care. They also handled all of the other demanding customers with the same level of attentiveness. They also have a nice inventory with competitive rates. This is hands-down where I will now come for all my optical needs, and you should too!
Alex Forster
What an incredible experience! I took some sunglasses in to be repaired. Carlos not only took on the task but was able to move things around to get the job done in under an hour. I have never experienced service like this in Los Angeles and I couldn't be happier. Please take your business to this family establishment! I highly recommend it.
Addy Quirk
I came in with broken sunglasses that I thought were beyond repair. Veronica fixed them within minutes and wouldn’t let me pay her for her services. Will definitely be coming here for my next pair of glasses - such great customer service! Highly recommend.
Matthew Hain
I came in with a broken pair of Ray Bans and had them fixed within 30 minutes. The prices can't be beat too! I cannot recommend Hour Glass Optical enough.
They also have an incredible selection of sunglasses available. I'll be buying my next pair here.
Sarah Allen
This place is great! They’re open during Covid and they got me my glasses in 15 minutes. I have an incredibly strong prescription and they were able to make my glasses right away. They didn’t have the perfect lens for my left eye so they gave me a temporary lens that will be swapped out Monday at no charge! Totally recommend this place.
Mary Ann M.
The best customer service I have had in a long while! I was hoping they could do a frame repair, but I knew it was going to be very difficult because the stem was trashed. That was true! When I asked if they had replacement frames that would fit my lenses, they took the time to look through all of their inventory and found one! The lenses were quickly installed, my frames were adjusted to my face and I was out of Hour Glass Optical in 40 minutes! Highly recommend!
Sean Ran
I have been coming here for the past three years! The service is always great! Veronica has expertise in assisting with the many, many choices of frames. The owner Kathy really shows the passion for eyewear and treats all customers like STARS! THANK YOU!!
Deiise
Phenomenal service! I called for a quite urgent situation. My prescribed glasses unfortunately got lost in the ocean ( yeah, I know dumb mistake of me on not taking them off.). Fortunately I chose the right place to go and get them. Since my prescription was so high they were not able to provide my glasses that same day but I will be coming tomorrow morning for them so it was okay with me and I understood. Carlos was the one who helped me through everything. He was seriously so helpful and patient with me. I am so thankful and lucky I chose this place to get my glasses.
Ariel Arcidiacono
Stopped by to have some nose pads fixed and they were so kind. Kathy quickly fixed them AND they were free of charge. I will definitely be back!! So happy I found them :)
Jason Woolfolk
Carlos and team were beyond helpful. I needed an adjustment to some readers that were bent out of shape. It took them a couple of minutes and they were good as new! Support your local businesses! Customer service is rare these days! Thanks Hour Glass Optical! You make us look good and feel good in our glasses!
J B
This place is awesome! I came in late, thinking I would pick my glasses up tomorrow. Not only did I have them done in 15 minutes, but I got water and chocolates while waited. Not to mention, the ladies in the shop are great. They kept me entertained. This is my new favorite optical shop.
Mauricio Chue
My experience was awesome! I needed both my prescription glasses and sunshades repaired! Veronica was very friendly and professional! Thank you Hourglass, I’ll be coming back soon for a new pair of Frames!
Andrew
I bought a pair of vintage frames and wanted to put in sunglass lenses. I don’t have a prescription and just wanted good quality polarized lenses installed. I first took the frames to two other optical shops in Mar Vista and Culver City and was quoted two incredibly expensive prices (one of which was a laughable rip-off). I decided to make the drive over to Hour Glass Optical to get a third price since the first two quotes were high but differed greatly. I was happy I tried them because the price was much better and in the ballpark of my expectation. I was quickly served, and given my choice of lens colors. They also offered to adjust the frames a bit to fit my head better as well. The sunglasses came out nice, and finished in 20 minutes. I definitely recommend Hour Glass if you’re in need of lenses, adjustments, or repairs.
Eva Jason
Very friendly and they got the job done quickly! I brought in a pair of glasses and a prescription and it took them 20 minutes to make the lenses and fit the frame to my face. Reasonably priced as well.
Katya Gertsogova
First time visiting this store and the store is awesome.) Wide selection of sunglasses and optical frames.))) Service are super nice and friendly staff.) They are repaired screw on my sunglasses in a second. Thank you so much.)))
Herbert Gonzalez
I desperately needed to fix the titanium frame on my glasses, the cute friendly receptionist told me they would have to send them out to get properly fixed because of the composite. Instead, she hooked me up with a Ralph Lauren frame which is a better brand than the one prescribed by my eye doctor and had the gentleman who affixes frames to lenses shave down the lens to fit the frame . She also worked with me on the price. The whole process took about 40 minutes and considering the frame brand and convenience, well worth the price.
Natalia Jackson
Kathy and her team... One word...Amazing. She is personable, friendly and kind. She gave us a fair price, and was attentive to our needs the whole time. Even the customers in the store were easy to talk to, because the atmosphere was very warm and family oriented. It reminded me of being in the south, were we know no stranger.
Chris Lira
My lens on my brand new persol sunglasses broke and so I came in to see if they could fix them, and they check them out and had them repaired within 10 minutes for a reasonable price! So happy! Great customer service to from Kathy and Veronica, you ladies rock! Thank You!! 😎 …
Josh DLR Isaac
I decided to come here to fix a pair of glasses after seeing the great reviews. The customer service was incredible and my glasses were fixed in minutes. Highly recommend this place.
Thane Tierney
Look no further for a place to get frames, new lenses, all things optical. Seriously. You can just stop now.
I found this place through a competing review service (rhymes with "Help") a few years back, and decided to give them a shot. They turned out to be everything that one could want -- and so rarely finds -- in a retail store today. Great selection, competitive prices, excellent service, high quality, friendly staff, and dogs. Small dogs, sweet dogs, the kind that will be happy to accept attention but don't demand it. How cool is that?
In the intervening several years, I've had lenses transferred from broken frames to new ones, bought new frames, upgraded lenses in existing frames, pretty much everything you might ask an optical store to do, and I am continually impressed by their thoroughness and their promptness. On top of that, their prices are outstanding.
Plus, they're friendly, and I've never known anyone there to engage in arm-twisting upselling. Sure, they're going to show you stuff if you ask -- it IS a retail business, after all -- but they are thankfully free of the relentless attempts to force an upgrade that I have encountered elsewhere. It's got a great vibe, it's chill, they'll offer you a bottled water (from the fridge or room temp, your call), and they have a free candy jar on the counter.
Don't mean to get on a soapbox here, but in the squeeze-every-last-penny-out-of-the-customer retail environment that seems to be the current norm, it is absolutely refreshing to walk into a place that prides itself on customer satisfaction in practice, rather than just in a mission statement.
I'm happy to drive from Inglewood to West LA to have my glasses fixed, bought, or modified here. Kathy and her staff deliver a level of quality, service, value, and atmosphere that are absolutely worthy of your business and trust.
Tran Tieu
Quality selection of Salt Japanese Frames. Staff isn’t pushy and approachable. They really helpe update my look every 5 years. I like understated frames but premium quality. Service is fast to my delight every time.
Always free parking behind the building.
Alec Trachtenberg
Kathy and Veronica were extremely helpful in getting me new lenses for my vintage glasses. Took under 30 mins and I was all ready out to the door. Extremely easy to park. Would highly recommend to anyone in the market for sunglasses!
GlamDoll Gal
Literally the best and fastest service ever!
Veronica was super friendly, accommodating and efficient.
My regular primary eye doctor was charging me 3 times more than what they quoted me here for the exact same service!
Parking is right behind the building.
And the building itself is right out front super easy to find!
Im so glad I found this place ! I Recommend 100%!
CarolineinCalif Sisneros
This is a great local business. I pass by on my way to work everyday. I had an older pair of Ray Bans that needed nose pieces. I stopped by. I was made to feel welcome and the place had a great atmosphere. And they didn't even charge me. Definitely a place I need to go back to.
Vivian Cheong
Veronica and Kathy are the best. They are so welcoming and tell you the honest truth about how the glasses look / frame ur face. Which I greatly appreciate because most places just tell you they all look good and only don’t have good taste. I’m loyal to this place now! Everything also took less than an hour to make. Quick and easy.
Ivuoma Okoro
Came here needing purchase new lenses for my glasses and keep the frames, and I was as able to get that done in an efficient and timely manner. The service here was fantastic and the staff was really knowledgeable. Would certainly recommend as well as try again!
Brett Friedman
Kathy and Veronica were absolutely lovely, consultative and helpful. They made my broken pair of shades look like a million bucks.
They’re also dog friendly! 🐶
Lissette Christine
So thankful for Hour Glass Optical, great selection of frames, competitive prices and excellent and friendly service! Kathy and Veronica treat their customers so nice and they are very skilled, knowledgeable and very professional. This is THE BEST PLACE to come and get your glasses! highly recommend!!!
Cameron Camaioni
Totally worth the visit ! They can get you lenses in 10 mins or less and they have a great selection!
Joanne Doyle
Highly recommended, the staff we're extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Claudia Zahavi
Wonderful experience all around! Kathy and Veronica are very professional and experienced. My husband thought he couldn't wear progressive glasses and Kathy took the time to show him how they have improved over the years and he now is able to use them. They have a great variety of both regular frames and sunglasses and there is free parking in the back. Will use them from now on.
James D
I have been coming here since I moved to LA a few years ago and they are the nicest people I have met from any small business! They are very helpful and always give me a good deal. I got a pair of prescription sunglasses finally and they gave me an amazing deal. Not to mention anytime I need my glasses cleaned or fixed they just do it for me right then and there even when I’m in a rush! I highly recommend this place to you guys!!
La'Trail Chambers
Fast and friendly service. Prices are great!!
R.Tyrane Tallie
Staff is great. They have a large selection of frames and they know how to find glasses that fit your face very well. They are also very quick, my prescription only took 20 minutes to fill. Will come back for other pairs.
Cassandra Stevens
Kathy and Veronica were the best. They made me feel welcomed from the moment I walked in. I needed a pair of glasses really quickly because I suffer from dry eye and and I only had contact lenses because my glasses were broken. I had a prescription from another place and I asked could I use that prescription but the only problem was I didn't have it with me. Kathy was like no problem and said that they will call the place where I got the prescription and it was faxed over immediately. She said that it would take 1hour but that was not the truth. It only took them 20 miniutes only. I can finally see. I have Kathy and Verinica to thank for the fast friendly service.
khosrow shadpour
They happen to be my neighbour. Bought a
pair of sunglasses online, but it wasn't fitting my
face. I walked in and they fixed for at no Charge.
I really appreciate you guys. I'll definitely get my
next pair here.
Sabira Zahara
They kindly fixed the fitting of my glasses for no extra fee. I've purchased glasses from here before, and they recommended a great pair of frames that suited my face.
bluekat1904
I don't usually write reviews but this place deserves it. AMAZING customer service and good speed I had been spending hours to try to replace my glasses than I lost and finally this was my last stop and should been my first, the staff was super friendly and welcoming, the process only took max 15 minutes and we very well done and professional if anyone.. anyone ask for the services I received here this would be the first and only place I would recommend
Ang S
Hourglass optical employees were very sweet and helpful. They even recommended some nice frames that looked cute on me! Thank you so much!
M F
Came here last minute and they were able to get my glasses done quickly! I am very pleased with their service and recommend them to everyone. Thank you!!!
Ahmed Batwa
I had an emergency and lost my eyewear in the beach. I was desperate to find a place that can get me a replacement quickly. Luckily I called Hour Glass they were very prompt and helpful they even called my doctor in Florida and pulled my prescription and helped me pick a frame all in less than an hour. The staff were really amazing. I love this place.
BB Gun
I came here because my boyfriend lost my glasses and it was a super awesome experience they gave me my glasses in ten minutes and the service was great it was super convenient and well worth the drive!
Fallon T
OMG!!! I cannot express how awesome this place is! ALL of the staff, including the cute pups, were welcoming and very helpful. I was in a bit of a bind and they made my stressful situation a breeze. Great selection of frames, great staff and more than knowledgeable and efficient! What more could you ask for!?
Sandra Patt
Professional expertise. Excellent service and amazing prices. I have an extremely challenging prescription that requires close attention to details or I can't see to drive my car. Thanks to Kathy's incredible knowledge and desire for perfection, I now have glasses that are not only beautiful to wear but give me the vision I require. Thank you Kathy, because of you I am able to drive safely and see without effort.
Jonathan Wong
I lost my glasses in the ocean and this place saved me as I am not from the area. Everyone was very helpful and the service is incredible. They were able to get me an emergency pair of glasses within 15 minutes and said it happens a lot which made me feel much better. I would definitely recommend this place!
Chris Keith
I’m always a little hesitant to walk into a store that sells eyeglasses. Mostly because the glasses are expensive, along with customer service that is lacking warmth. However, this was my first visit to Hour Glass Optical to repair a pair of sunglasses that I had bent. Not only did they take care of the problem quickly and efficiently, they were extremely warm and friendly. When I get my next prescription, I will visit Hour Glass Optical and know I’ll be in good hands!
Dana Baldwin
I lost my regular prescription lenses (progressives with all the extras), but since I have pending cataract surgery and needed glasses immediately, I went to Hour Glass Optical (with my dog) and was pleasantly surprised by their friendless and efficiency. And they loved my dog – for dog friendliness this is the place for you! As it turned out, I had the wrong prescription and the new glasses didn’t work. When I took them back the next day (with the correct prescription), they redid my glasses and didn’t charge me anything. It turns out that I also need a pair of computer glasses and I will definitely go to them for that.
Derek Beumer
I needed to swap out lenses from a broken frame to a new identical frame. They did it in about a minute flat and didn’t charge me a thing. I’ll definitely be coming to them next time I need a new pair of glasses. Courteous and prompt service with a smile.
Bayani Ison
Very friendly and helpful! Large inventory of frames and glasses.
Minsoo Kim
Great place to get glasses! Huge selection and very friendly service.
Update: I had a small issue with my frame, so I went back and they took care of it for me free of charge! Thank you!
Patrick Broderick
This place is the best! The owner was so helpful and fun! My best friend needed glasses for a trip last minute and we came in to get them right before we left and they were able to get it done so fast! They were so helpful in picking the right frames! Definitely recommend!
Real Person
Grateful for the attentive help in selecting my glasses. They were swamped, but Veronica managed to patiently help us all, all at once it seemed! (To the other patrons: Be kind. You are not better than other people.) When I finally made it clear that I needed THE CHEAPEST GLASSES POSSIBLE, even with my very strong Rx, she helped me with that too.
(I overheard another customer complain loudly and grudgingly to Veronica, that his favorite employee wasn't there, that he'd make do. Do you have any idea how you sound??)
Anyway, she asked me to write something up, and I am more than happy to do so.
For service in about an hour, even for hard prescriptions like mine, this place definitely outshines a certain famous chain.
Tiffany Howes
I love my new glasses! And they were made so fast while I waited! Thank you so much for your incredibly friendly and helpful service, I never know which frames to pick for myself!
LeAnn's Fear Cocktail
I'm very lucky to have found Hour Glass Optical. I'm going on vacation in a few days and they were able to promptly fill my specialty prescription. Not only is the owner and staff friendly, but very helpful too. I first made the mistake of going to Lenscrafters where I was told it would take 10 days and cost more. I HIGHLY recommend Hour Glass Optical for all your prescription glasses needs. They also have a large selection of frames and sunglasses too.
Domenique Pineda
So I just got my eye exam up the street from Hour Glasses Inc, and they said my prescription needed to be ran through a special lab whichwwhich take 10 days to get theathe prescription andfand I wanted. Nah! I went to Hour Glasses Inc., and they took care of me right away! Came in and was met with a friendly greeting immediately. Got my prescription eyeglasses withfwith I love in under 30 min. This place is great!
Jeffrey Rockwell
What attracted me to Hour Glass Optical was the mention on their website that if people want their pets to accompany them, it's not only OK, it's encouraged! And they mean it, as my standard poodle would be the first to agree after downing treat after treat, chased by a bowl of fresh cold water, handheld under her chin. The people who run the operation have mastered the nearly impossible feat of balancing a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a professional ambience that is the hallmark of people who not only enjoy what they do, but the clients they do it for. Rather than encountering a "hard sell" approach, the customers are treated with care and patience, as each searches through the vast variety of frames until the perfect pair is deemed as such. I found the entire experience both pleasurable and productive, and took longer there than necessary simply because I- and my dog- were loath to take the "just right" new specs I purchased and leave the premises. So, by all means, if you're considering a drive to West LA , do yourselves a favor and, perhaps for the first time in your myopic life, open your eyes to the possibility of feeling good about wearing glasses by choosing them in this jovial and welcoming environment. It'll be an eye-opener of the best kind, I promise you!
Eugene Armstead
Glasses in10 min or less , Great pricing came before closing still got my glasses of choise didn't have to settle got what I wanted
Kathy ,Veronica, and Art are AWESOME, will be coming back for more chocolate!
Tuan Tran
Wonderful customer service and quick turn around. The glasses I had made have lasted a few years. One of the screws popped off and they had it fixed in under 5 minutes. Would recommend A++++
Anne Escaron
I bought frames here under a year ago and had a really positive experience because the staff took the time to help me find a frame with the right fit for me. Recently I noticed two spots on the right lens and I learned that the anti- glare got scratched. Hour Glass offered to fix at no cost. While I waited we got to meet a friendly neighborhood pup- it’s always an enjoyable experience with the helpful, friendly, and smiley Hour Glass staff!
R. Martinez
We live in Texas, but my husband lost his glasses in the ocean, and we needed a replacement ASAP. So so so happy we found this place. All joking aside, we will likely return here the next time we need glasses. CARLOS is amazing. Veronica was very helpful as well!
Debbie Bierman
Kathy ,Veronica, Carlos and Miguel are amazing. The prices are fantastic along with the highest quality and 10 min turnaround for my glasses.Next day for my progressives with the anti reflective coating ABSOLUTELY AMAZING .Thank you guys,see you next time without a doubt
Eugene Barker
What a wonderful find. Great service, great glasses, and at a fair price. Less than half that I was quoted with a popular chain store at the mall. Think my glasses were done within 30 minutes. The personal service is outstanding. I'll be returning for my future eyeglass needs.
Chad Preucil
This place is absolutely fantastic!! Went into just look around for some gifts and came out with some new glasses! The selection they have is amazing for everyone and the staff is super helpful. A wonderful experience and there are doggosss!!
Jonathan Friedman
I was in desperate need for glasses. The wonderful staff helped me pick the perfect pair. And then they were made in 10 minutes! I was also impressed with the cleanliness and strict payment of attention to corona precautions. I will be going here again.
alfie felner
Hour Glass Optical is my go-to shop for the very best spectacles in town! Unfailingly, Kathy, Veronica, Miguel, and Carlos—The Four Glassketeers, as I call them—have provided me with glasses that give me crystal-clear vision and that get me lots of compliments. All at a great value! If I had a dog I’d get glasses for him/her there too, because they love the doggies! Go there. You will not be disappointed!
Roderick Gurrola
Walked in with no appointment and was helped to incredibly fast service. Veronica and Kathy were honest with how each style looked and hooked me up with a pair I’ve always wanted!! I would recommend anyone in a 400 mike radius to come here, that’s the honest truth
Heather Patton
My niece lost her glasses in Malibu and we drove to Hour Glass! They are amazing. She found a cute pair of glasses and we were in and out in 45 minutes! Top notch. The best service!
Jason Gupta
Carlos was extremely helpful and very nice. I came in to get some new screws for frames I bought elsewhere and they replaced them and wouldn't take my money! Will definitely be coming back here to purchase future frames!
Jenny Solache
Definitely recommend this One Hour Lenses. The lady’s that helped us out were able to accommodate getting new lenses glasses nice, and quickly done. If you need glasses they are currently open for any last minute fixes !
Andrew Cosby
This place is amazing. Great selection of frames. And the staff went above and beyond to get me my new lenses in record time. White glove customer service all around. Consider me a customer for life.
Gawby Weinstein
I’ve been to this place 3 times now to get prescription lenses installed in different frames. I love this place. The women here have yet to disappoint me and I doubt that day will come. Amazing prices, fantastic service and adorable dogs to greet you when you arrive!
Old Wolf
Excellent service , the prices are fantastic glasses done in 10 min ,, friendly place and very very covid safe very clean store . They disinfect all glasses ,chairs, pens counters amazing thank you!!!
D B
Second time coming here. Great place the two friendly ladies were very helpful and were able to set up the glasses I purchased in under 30 minutes! Definitely the best place in the Los Angeles area to get your glasses!
La Tanya Shuler
We were on vacation at the beach. My teenage son lost his glasses in the ocean! I spoke with Veronica on the phone and she assured me that they can take care of me. Kathy was so helpful and extremely nice. She turned this not so happy experience in to a pleasant surprise! Thank you Kathy!
Anne Sokolich
So I just popped in to Hour Glass because I was looking to get a cute bifocal frame that I found for sale at J.Crew Factory converted into regular glasses. I stepped in with the frames and my prescription and was greeted by Kathy. She measured me up and said that the frames could be done in 20 min!!! No extra pitches, no trying to sell me a more expensive frame, just a really fast and friendly assessment. I am definitely coming back.
Kellen Joseph
Fast service, by far the best price, and very kind staff. The cost of my replacement lenses here were 1/3 of the price I was quoted at my regular place, and the turnaround time was so much faster.
John Basile
Great place ... Kathy & Veronica went out of thier way to make me and my family feel very welcomed.. especially my Dog. Kathy loves dogs.. and has treats for them while your eyewear needs are being met. The prices are very affordable for Santa Monica.. and the quality is great... The Service is the best ... in 45 years of getting glasses .. no better service anywhere.
Michelle Hwang
So great customer service! I needed a quick fix for my glasses and they did it for free.
Emily F
I had a wonderful experience at hour glass optical. They filled my prescription and put the correct lenses into my frames within 15 minutes!
Thank you so much for the quick, kind service. I will be back anytime I need a new prescription.
Roxie Abbott
My fragile glasses came apart so I stopped by Hour Glass Optical. They were beyond nice and fixed my glasses as I waited at NO CHARGE!
Then a few months later the same thing happened and I went back to Hour Glass and once again they fixed them at NO CHARGE. Really nice people!
DeMesha Hardy
I’ve driven by this place for years and finally had a reason to come in. My nephew lost his glasses after only two weeks!! They lovely ladies here helped me out and we got him a new pair in 10 minutes!! Great service and a cute office dog.
bee cool
Wonderful warm welcoming staff with amazing prices
Elise Coffey
So happy I found Hour glass optical! Beautiful selection of glasses and sunglasses, and a friendly, super helpful staff. They straightened and tightened a pair of old sunglasses super fast for me. I’ll be back! Thanks!
Dan Phr
Needed glasses within the 30 mins due to an emergency. Hour glass was so accommodating at such short notice. The lady who took care of me was just fantastic...very friendly and knew what she was doing. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Jenny Savage
The best! A year ago or so, Hour Glass Optical came to the rescue when Warby Parker discontinued a pair of sunglasses I purchased - which meant I couldn't convert the frames to prescription lenses via WP. Hour Glass Optical turned around the glasses in less than a day - with the perfect matching gradient lens and my prescription! I brought in the same pair tonight to have the prescription lenses swapped out for non-prescription lenses as I'm wearing contacts now and would get more use from non-prescription sunglasses. They completed the change-out onsite in less than 20 minutes - complete with perfect gradient lens again! The staff is so friendly and the cute store dogs are so wonderful. I highly recommend Hour Glass Optical - plus there's a free parking in the lot right behind the store making this place a rare gem in West LA!
Julian Matulich
Went to the store where I originally purchased my glasses (will remain unnamed) and they said they were unable to repair my glasses because the screw receiver was stripped. I did not want to have to navigate their automated customer service phone operators so I looked up a few local glasses repair shops on Yelp and found Hour Glass Optical! As soon as I walked in a was kindly greeted and within minutes they had their professional eyeglass technician take a look. Five minutes later my glasses were fixed as good as new!
This place offers the pinnacle of customer service!
Jacquline Endsley
My husband lost his glasses at the beach so we googled same day glasses. Called one hour optical and they were amazing even on a Saturday!!! So worried he would be without for weeks and they got us in an glasses within 25min!!! Highly recommend it here!! Absolutely wonderful people and wonderful prices!!!!
Laura Ciaramella
Kathy has been doing such a great job at this location for all of us in Brentwood! The store personnel are friendly and helpful, and their selection is top notch. We all need to support this lovely little store in our community!
Mirza Oliva
Fantastic place. I had a great experience from start to finish. I need a pair of glasses for my trip and i got them done the same day. Great frame options and styles and awesome staff. I highly recommend this place.
jennifer taban
This place is great! She knew exactly which kind of lenses to recommend, and explained why I didn't need a certain other kind. They are super fast - 15 mins and great price for that quick service. Highly recommend!
William Argueta
Amazing service!! Never have I gotten my glasses replaced so fast! Definitely coming back!
David Preston
So my frames were very uncomfortable where they sat on the bridge of my nose and Veronica suggested I replace them with silicone nose pads which made all the difference. Aside from being super knowledgeable and nice (Kathy, the owner is awesome!), they have the most comprehensive selection of quality frames around. Hour Glass Optical is aces.
Hyuma Umeda
Great place don’t forget your “please” and “thank you!”
Nour Khaled
Great service, very fast and good prices. Highly recommended. Needed glasses immediately and got a pair in 20 mins. Speak to Veronica or Kathy very friendly and good people.
Patrick Daly
This place was very friendly and very fast. They got me some glasses same-day, even giving me a free pair of "loaner" lenses while they get my special astigmatism lenses (which will be ready tomorrow). Though I spent more than I was hoping to, I did get a great pair of glasses that look nice and are high quality. Plus, I got them with no hastle and without having to wait 5 or more business days. They have a very large selection of glasses and sunglesses. I looked through all of them and had a few options I liked.
Suzanne Iselt
Excellent staff, great prices, professional service. They will have your glasses within an hour, and maybe even with 10 minutes! They're great. I highly recommend.
Peri Garcia
They fixed what I thought was un-fixable! Hour Glass promptly repaired 2 pairs of designer sunglasses that I had otherwise considered lost forever. They were transparent in what they could do and delivered. Will be going back for any other optical needs.
Doug Worsham
Hour Glass Optical has a wide selection of frames and very helpful staff. Veronica helped me find yet another smart yet fun pair of glasses. They were ready in under fifteen minutes. Thank you for making frame selection and purchase a piece of cake, Hour Glass Optical!!
daniel de la vega
Awesome customer service! I came in with my broken glasses, they fix them in a very short time, looking brand new, I definitely recommend this place to buy glasses or any repair! Thank you so much for your help, you are the best guys!
Nina H
Was in need of eye glasses, quick. Googled same-day eyeglass makers near me and came across this business. Stopped by and found a broad selection of glasses. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Veronica was especially awesome! Glasses were made in about 30 mins. Definitely coming back.
Paul Walker
So helpful! Kind staff and really worth a visit.
Sarah Broda
I had such an emergency and couldn't wait a week for glasses need them to DRIVE!! Im so thankful for this place they got my glasses ready in 10 minutes! Absolutely Love the staff and the help!!!!
Max Aliprandi
The warmest atmosphere imaginable! Hour Glass went out of their way to make my experience accessible, fast, and professional. With a great variety of styles, free candy, good music, and personable staff, this will be the best glasses buying experience of your life.
Sariy Jaradat
Called looking to replace a broken nose pad and spoke to Veronica who was very pleasant and told me she could most likely fix the glasses for free (they can't repair all glasses). I was in and out in 15 minutes and the glasses were fixed flawlessly.
Free parking in the back too.
asia johnson
Love this place its awesome and the people who work here are fantastic. I didn't have a strong prescription so my glasses were ready in under 45 min. They have plenty of glasses/sunglasses to choose from ranging in affordable prices.
Kaela Murphey
I was looking to get prescription lenses put in a heavily embellished pair of frames. Though they were more difficult than usual to work with, Hour Glass Optical was able to get the job done within the same day of being dropped off. I highly recommend them, and though I brought in my own frames, I did notice they had an excellent selection of designer frames as well.
S G
Not so hidden gem. With everything all about the internet, this place is the best. Needed new lenses for my frames. Thought I would use an internet company. Man am I glad I didn’t. In and out in less than 30 minutes. Best part is that their price was practically the same price! I wasn’t expecting that from one of remaining small businesses. Support small business!
Hilda Andrade
Was on vacation for a week in LA, lost my glasses on the first day! Looked this place up and now I’m writing an awesome review. Called in and had my prescription faxed over to this place. Veronica was great with explaining the process and helping us get on with our trip in less than an hour ! 10 stars if I could !
Joseph Brook
Where do I begin?
I was in a bind to get new glasses for a new prescription within 4 days. My regular optometrist and opticians could not guarantee that they could deliver before I left for my trip abroad. Obviously I scewed up. I should have planned much better and not wait for the last moment.
My girlfriend checked Yelp and saw only 5 star reviews. I called and and believed the young lady when you said that my prismed prescription can be ready now 2 days. I drove over right away.
Veronica greeted me and recognized that I had called and was amazing! Her cohort, Kathy, was also incredibly helpful.
Make a long story short... Not only did I find a great pair of frames, but I am now wearing them! Miguel, the craftsman, completed my order while I chose a second frame for sunglasses.
To top it off.... The price was about half of what I usually pay.
The attention was wonderful.
I strongly recommend checking this place.... I've never had this kind of service!
Thank you Veronica, Kathy and Miguel!
Steven Rowley
I’ve had Hour Glass Optical install lenses in two pair of glasses for me. Friendly, affordable and fast. Additionally, they fixed a pair of frames for me at no charge since I was a return customer. I will be back for sure!
Zoe Zhang
My sunglasses fell apart due to a missing screw. I was in the area and just followed google to find the closest place to fix it. I'm so glad that I chanced upon this wonderful place. People here are so warm and friendly. I waited 5 mins or so for them to fix my sunglasses while I was trying on their amazing eyeglasses selection. Next time when I need glasses, I definitely know where I will go.
Ian Nelson
Had a great experience with the team who helped me repair some sunglasses that the ocean wrecked. They were super fast and helpful, would definitely come back for any and all glasses needs!
Patrick Rutnam
Superb service and care! Came in to get a prescription gradient tint for my glasses and the team was so helpful. Kathy even made samples of the lens on the spot to make sure I got exactly what I wanted! Would recommend completely!!
Yuriria Marván
This optical shop is the best in town. I needed my glasses to fill my prescription, and Carlos did the fastest a nicest job with them! I wouldn’t go anywhere else! There frames are also super cool and fancy.
Rob Williams
Came in last minute to replace a pair of glasses that I had lost earlier in the day. Brought in my own pair of frames and was in and out in 30 minutes.
Service was friendly, speedy, and excellent. 10/10
Beatriz
Very positive experience getting my glasses here. Vast selection of frames to choose from. Attentive, helpful and candid staff. Fast turnaround with their on site lense lab (around 20 minutes in my case, probably an hour for complex prescriptions) . Really thankful.
Fern
I can't say enough about Hour Glass Optical, you won't ever go to a place with more variety and brands as here. Hour Glass Optical is simply the best place to come with out a doubt leave Lens Crafter or any other optical out of your mind, this place has it all, from variety to service. They help you with everything, from making you feel comfortable to helping you find the right fit, it's an amazing experience really. They also have really cute dogs walking around, so you can really feel comfortable and at home. I come from far away , but this is the only for me. I got my first pair here and i will continue to get them here. I fully recommend Hour Glass Optical.
scott ferguson
My wife and I are on contract at a couple local hospitals from out of state during this pandemic and I needed a repair to my transition lensed glasses and they were so gracious and speedy to repair my glasses without charge. Top shelf team and service and we have now found our new eyewear go to place while here in SoCal !
Haily Pyper
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I never leave reviews; but this place saved my life. I lost my glasses and can’t drive at night without them. They were The Only People in LA that I could find to help me with same day service. All price ranges and I was out of there in 20 minuets for $123. (I wanted the Armani frame a I fell in love with but, ya know) Thank you again!
Jackie Garcia
Came here at 5:20 and was expecting to pick them up tomorrow, but no! 20 MINUTES!!!!
excellent friendly service, great selection, INCREDIBLY fair prices, I will be going nowhere else from now on!
Also there’s a super adorable dog!!!
The reviews are real guys, 10/10
Betty Flores
I've had lost my glasses and i needed replacements asap since I would not work or drive and had to depend on people to drive me around and ask people at work more questions that usual.. I looked online and 1 of many stores pop up, yet I decided to drive 45 minutes away to try out hour glasses. Came in and I was help as soon as I walked in, great customer service and great deals.. I will be coming back and recommending the place to friends and family.
Michelle Fenn
In and out with a new pair of great glasses in an hour! Very rare to find that kind of service. And they took an extra few minutes at the end to make sure my glasses fit 100%. Great place!
Michale Sturdevant
Super friendly, incredible pricing, and great customer service. This family run business truly helped me after I lost my eye glasses. Thank you SO much Hour Glass Optical!
Jason Vargas
Such friendly service! I got frames and lenses custom made within 30 minutes of my purchase! The customer service representative was really patient while I went through hundreds of lenses
Tienan Ren
Hourglass is my go to place for glasses, they literally get your glasses ready less than an hour. Staff in the store are very nice, I also visit them for minor tweaks of glasses and even repairs, free of charge in most cases.
Alex Curry
Well, I always took note of this place due to a mental association with “Our Glass,” a sports bar chain that I’ve been known to crush karaoke at from time to time. But when I came in to get my raybans repaired, the only thing that was crushed was any hint of a bad customer experience. Friendly and knowledgeable owners, prompt quality service, open parking spaces. I can only imagine how positive an experience it would be for people with frequent eyewear maintenance needs! I’m giving five stars because that’s what is deserved.
Eyelle Sacher
Fabulous glasses store! Got a brand new pair of glasses and they were ready within the hour! Super helpful staff helped make my experience so easy and stress free.
Min Wang
We were in LA for a family vacation and by accident my son broke his glasses. We did some research for same day glass service in the area and went to Hour Glass Optical. It has so many selections of frames and their services are incredible. We waited about 15 minutes before my son got his new pair of glasses.
Paul Petonak
This is the best place in the world. Super service for extremely good prices. Ray Ban frame, $109! Fast service to. Such value for west Los Angeles. I will go no where else ever again. Far cheaper than Lense Crafters the supposed national and reasonably priced chain.
Try here you’ll love it.
Josh Kohanim
This place is fantastic!!! They were extremely helpful, professional and kind. They offered to call my doctor and get my prescription since I didn’t have it with me. Even better, they have a TON of options to pick from with a VERY QUICK turnaround.
Kim Powell
I can’t say enough about the service I received. I have very bad vision and needed glasses right away due to not being able to wear contacts because of a newly developed eye condition. After calling everywhere in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and no one having my lenses in stock, I called Hour Glass on a long shot. They didn’t have my lenses either but obtained them WITHIN ONE HOUR. By the time I drove from Ventura they were in the store waiting for me. Kathy helped me pick out frames and was so helpful and friendly. Now about an hour later I’m walking out with my glasses. I can’t thank them enough. I’ll fight through LA traffic just to come back here!! Thank you Hour Glass Optical for allowing me to see again!
Justin Fiset
They have a huge selection of great looking frames and the staff is friendly and helpful - best glasses shop around!
Jennifer Maclaughlin
I am giving a five star review. My elderly dad broke his reading glasses and this it had turned into a major major crisis. We happened to call and connected with Carlos who went over the top to help my father. Over the top and exceptional customer service. He felt like family. Since walking into the store, Carlos fixed two problems immediately and we are smiling. We will be bringing the entire family back and highly recommend.
Ashley Heath
Kathy and Veronica are the sweetest. During this pandemic they literally saved my life. They made me brand new glasses in 10 minutes. Pls pls go check out their location. Free parking in the back. Best experience during this covid-19. Check them out.
Taylor Travis
Art helped me with my repair free of charge. 5/5
Mariah Lohse
I had a great experience at this shop! I went in to get some sunglasses adjusted to fit my face better, and they couldn't have been more helpful. They adjusted both pairs of my glasses, taking time to make sure they really fit my face, and didn't even charge me. I would go again!
malcolm musoni
Best eyeglasses place I have been to in awhile. Amazing service and super super quick. Really amazing selection of glasses and it only took less than 15 to get my new glasses
Master Chief Montgomery Cooper
Such a happy surprise! There were more options than I could ever imagine, super gorgeous high end glasses (salt, Oliver peoples, Tom Ford, versace, dolce) and the ladies were very helpful. Got my glasses in under an hour— most of the time was me deciding which ones to get! They also took the time to tweak my glasses so they fit me perfectly!
Akim Monet
Great and super fast we love Kathy and efficient Veronica, the pricing was unbelievable for the best lenses I’ve ever had, and I have to mention I ordered progressive lenses with all the bells and whistles and can’t believe I had them the next morning unbelievable thanks again!
Auggie
Amazed by the service. I can in to get my sunglasses fixed which they did really quickly. But they went above and beyond and asked if they could adjust them to better fit the face and they took great care into doing so. I would 1000% recommend this to everyone!
Chirag Gandhi
Nicest customer service ever. Such a great experience. Fixed my sunglasses without charging me. Will absolutely be back here next time I need a pair of glasses or sunglasses!
Arjun Chaudhary
Amazing service and great prices. Veronica was very helpful in helping me choose a frame that I was exactly what I was looking for. Very quick service. I was in and out with a new pair of glasses in about 20 minutes.
Frank Chad Muniz
Above and beyond. I stopped in here because i needed an updated pair of glasses and i was unhappy with my current frame. I was given the celebrity treatment here, the lovely employees found me the perfect pair. They even gave me a wonderful discount since my lenses were special and expensive.
I'm very glad I walked in here, and i'll be back for my eyewear needs
Kiwi Mendoza
3 years ago I had a major eyeglass emergency (on a Sunday!!) Hourglass optical came to the rescue!! The staff and Profeasional optician Veronica Silva were extremely helpful in answering all questions and assisting with adjustments to a pair of sunglasses upon walk in. Are you on a budget, do you need fast and reliable service?!? Come to hourglass optical, any staff member will be happy to help. I will be coming back soon and recommending to ALL my friends and family. Hourglass Optical, "I can see clearly now!"🎶 👓🕶️🐕🌈
Laura Roberts
This is the most amazing customer service and nicest people we’ve ever met! Kathy and Veronica were so attentive attentive and kind. We are leaving our regular optician and coming here from now on. Can not recommend highly enough!!!!
Daniel Foster
Hour Glass Optical firmly rates 5 stars for service, speed, quality and excellent value. I had stopped by during my lunch break and had Rx lenses created in literally 20 minutes while I waited. The gentleman in the lab part of the store is a true craftsman - the strength of my single vision lens turned out perfect and was expertly fitted to a pair of new half-frame Prada's. Also, a few weeks later I had snapped the bottom clear wires that kept each of the lenses in place; Hour Glass Optical fixed them at no cost in such a brief amount of time I almost wasn't ready to leave their personable yet professional hospitality...and the icing on the cake they are pet friendly and provided fat-free (my dog is on a diet) chicken jerkey for my beagle who was made to feel right at home during that particular visit. This is a great business ran by good people...that's sometimes hard to come by these days!! Daniel & Samantha
Karin Lack
Honestly this place is so amazing !! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. If you need to buy glasses, this is the place to go! They finished my glasses in like 15 minutes. Don’t waste your time going to other places, come here 😩 …
Evan S
Impecable service and unbeatable prices. I calculated spending quite a bit for the frame and lenses, yet was utterly surprised when it was significantly less.
Rawad Rizk
Amazing service!!! Kathy is the best!! I came in here and came out with a fresh pair of glasses + new lenses in less than 30 minutes. I recommend everyone to come here.
Stephen Shapiro
I came here just recently and had some great lenses put in at a good price with friendly, very fast service. And then had to come in and make some repairs due to an accident and they were very helpful. I highly recommend for a local place at a good price.
Christopher Lopez
I lost my glasses at the airport and was feeling really bummed about it. I’m in town for a week and I couldn’t go a day without glasses so I went to hour glass and literally within 30 minutes I had my prescription faxed and new glasses made and out the door. Turned my horrible morning into a great day. Thank you so much y’all!
Abdulrazaq Alsane
Wonderful store with such nice staff. Even got two free boxes of contacts! Got a brand new pair of glasses within 10 minutes of me choosing the frame. Highly recommended!
Shreeya Kulkarni
Wow, phenomenal experience. Staff was extremely accommodating, friendly, and went out of their way to make my visit perfect. Could not have asked for better service. One of the highlights of my LA trip. Highly recommend.
Natalie Ungvari
Great service! Love this place. Great customer service, excellent repairs and awesome selection of stylish sunglass and eyeglass frames at at a fabulous price. Easy free parking in the back and the saleswomen are AWESOME.
ramiro zapata
came here to get lenses put in vintage frames and brought my dog - veronica and kathy entertained my pooch while i waited barely 15 minutes for my new glasses AND they fixed my held-together-by-floss pair! me and the pup are probably going to come here just to hang out with the ladies and play!
Carol Lucas
I was traveling over the Christmas holiday and lost the nosepad of my Silhouette eyeglasses. Hour Glass Optical was open! As soon as I arrived, the salesperson offered her assistance and my glasses were given to the optician who had them repaired within 15 minutes! Very friendly, prompt and expert service...I could not have asked for more!