The Oculist Exceptional Eyewear

Phoenix, United States

4.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 602-266-0624
Website:
www.oculisteyewear.com
Address:
5043B N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
640 ft7th Ave / Camelback
0.4 miCentral Ave / Camelback
0.5 miN Central Ave & Camelback Rd
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
By Appointment Only
Yes

Today

Today 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Phoenix) 7:08 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

The Oculist Exceptional Eyewear is an independent optical shop located at the north end of the Melrose on 7th district in central Phoenix. We are proud to carry the latest quality designer eyewear from the finest independent designers around the world.

At The Oculist you will find handcrafted sunglasses designed in California, cutting-​edge European designs from Germany, precision hand-​finished frames from Japan, and the latest in outdoor eyewear from France. Our exceptional eyewear has been carefully selected to allow you to express your style, personality, and individuality.

Shopping for your new eyewear is easy in our bright and friendly store. We offer comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and diagnosis and treatment of ocular infections and diseases. After your eye exam, our friendly, knowledgeable optical staff provide you with an exceptional range of lens options to perfectly suit your lifestyle and vision needs.

History

Established in 2012.

The Oculist Exceptional Eyewear was founded to provide eyeglass wearers an alternative to the corporate eyewear shopping experience. As lifelong wearers of glasses, we had become more and more frustrated with the lack of expertise, choice, and service at the big chain eyewear stores. At The Oculist, we draw on over 10 years of professional experience in eye care to provide our customers exceptional service and independent designer eyewear from around the world.

Meet the Manager

Brian O.

Manager

The business owner, Brian, is a life-​long wearer of eyeglasses and former astronomer with nearly 20 years of experience designing, building and operating telescopes. His unique combination of personal eyewear experience and superior technical know-​how allow him to provide our customers with custom lenses selected to suit their individual needs and lifestyles.

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20 reviews of The Oculist Exceptional Eyewear

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Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Best eye doctor experience ever!
Dr. Angela and Brian are such an amazing tag team! They really took their time with me and made me feel like I’m their most important client. I was dreading the task of picking out frames because I never know which ones suit me and Brian was like my personal shopper, suggesting the perfect ones within my price range. It was such a delightful experience I’m sad it’s over!
Highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I got my glasses prescription here about a week ago and I am extremely satisfied. By far the best customer service and the best people (:
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I cannot recommend The Oculist enough! Dr. Angela and Brian create a safe, comfortable, and unique experience. They are always able to work with my schedule, accommodate my needs and they could not be nicer or more genuine. Not to mention the fact that I want every pair of glasses they have in there — incredible and beautiful selection. So glad I found them on Unilocal
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I have had glasses for nearly 8 years and they have given me really bad headaches for the last 3. I didnt know what it was and niether did my old eye doctor. However doctor Marquez was extremely helpful in solving the problem and getting me a great new pair of glasses that do not give me headaches and that I absolutely love! She is great! I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Place rating: 5
La Mesa, CA
1. Get your glasses here
2. Great customer service
3. Very informative
4. What more need I say?, get down there now!
Place rating: 5
Tempe, AZ
After having a terrible experience at another optometrist’s office, I decided to give Dr. Marquez a shot after reading some positive reviews here on Unilocal.BEST DECISION EVER!
Dr. Marquez is an attentive, professional and charismatic optometrist, and her customer service is unparalleled.
The store is somewhat tucked away in a small strip mall, but boasts a modern and inviting interior. The frame selection is hand-​picked and very unique; you will not find any old run-​of-​the-​mill glasses here! I was specifically looking for a solid red pair of glasses and fell in love with a German pair that I had to have.
The actual eye exam (for both glasses and contacts) went really well. Angela was friendly, patient, and very thorough — just what you want when putting your health needs in someones else’s hands. I can’t speak highly enough of her expertise and professionalism. The other gentleman handling business needs up front was equally helpful.
Some notes:
— A little more pricey than chains, but significantly better in quality and service.
— Quoted at best a few days and at most about a week or so for lab to finish product
— I was able to get an appointment for the very next day, YIPEE! :)
I have to say this is the best service of this sort that I’ve received. I will absolutely be back for future exams, and would recommend Dr. Marquez to friends and family in a heartbeat!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Needed an eye exam fast and found Dr. Angela from previous reviews on Unilocal.What a GREAT place. Lots of neat frames and sunglasses. Good, comprehensive exam. Got lenses and contacts. Bringing in Hubby for his exam. Thanks so much Dr. Angela and Brian.
Place rating: 5
I had a really good experience here. Brian was very friendly and Dr. Angela was just… awesome. I had an eye exam and contact fitting. I don’t know what to say. It was just an all-​around great experience, and I will be going here for the duration of my stay in Phoenix. (Who ever really knows how long I’ll stay anywhere…)
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Another positive review here — Had a perfect experience here at the Oculist getting a new pair of glasses made. I’ve had issues in the past with other eyewear places and expressed my concerns and problems that I’ve run into before. Brian and Angela were amazing and SUPER helpful in getting everything right for me here (they’re also very friendly and nice to boot!)
All of my options were very clear and conveyed to me for my new glasses — no hidden agendas and very transparent when explaining all of the services/​options available. I couldn’t recommend this place more as my glasses came out perfect on the first shot and I’m a very satisfied customer.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
The service my husband and I received from this lovely husband and wife team was just excellent. The eye exam was thorough, as was the explanation of our benefits. They have a pretty great selection of designer, trendy or classic frames that I haven’t seen elsewhere. I really appreciated the time they spent helping us choose the right frames, lenses and coatings, without trying to upsell any particular frame or service. Angela fit me with the most comfortable contacts I’ve worn to date while Brian helped the hubs through all the indecision that comes with choosing frames while trying to maximize insurance dollars. Brownie points for being open on Saturdays.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I had an eye exam from Dr. Angela today. I was greeted by her assistant and was warmly welcomed. They took my insurance with a small copay. I went in the back for the eye exam immediately. Dr. Angela explained every step in the process BEFORE she proceeded. She didn’t hurry but treated me as a person. Usually these professionals are grinding out the numbers, and treat you like you’re on a production line, Charley Chaplin style, see” Modern Times.” She asked me if I had additional questions and answered them all completely. I would recommend this Doctor without qualification. I not only had an expert exam, but was treated with respect and never hurried. I was given my prescription and not pressured to have it filled there, another refreshing difference in the eye biz. She is very positive and reassuring. This is a quality local business!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. I’ve been wearing eyeglasses and contacts since I was 12 and have been back and forth between all sorts of eye specialists since I was a mere child. I have never had such a darling experience before. Dr. Angela is adorable and so sweet. She recommended a new brand of contacts, which I love and I picked up a pair of sunglasses.
I’ll be going back to grab me some new eyeglasses. The selection is amazing. Come see Dr. Angela. She’s the best.
Place rating: 5
Cypress, TX
Dr. Angela is fantastic! The service was great. I haven’t ordered glasses yet, just contacts but it was a great trip.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Just moved to Phoenix and needed to get some glasses. I definitely felt taken care of and can tell they care about their business very much. I highly recommend coming here! :)
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
If I ever needed a sign that I was well overdue for an eye exam, it was at the beginning of September when my glasses conveniently broke. I had been meaning to get an exam, however since I moved to central Phoenix a little less than a year ago I totally put it off. The Oculist was the closest to me and had the most flexible hours. Brian was able to get me in on a Saturday morning the same week I called. They scored points with me before having stepped into the office!
The Oculist has a very modern and organized setup-​I was immediately excited when I saw how many «retro» style frames there were to choose from. It was like Christmas for my blind self, lol. Brian greeted me with a friendly hello and it wasn’t very long before I met the optician Angela. She was super nice and was very thorough. As it turned out, my previous prescription was too strong-​it was only noticeable when wearing contacts but I chalked it up to being light sensitive. We did my contact lens exam and she gave me a sample pair to try which were way more comfortable and even scheduled a follow up the following weekend to see if they worked out alright!
As I mentioned before, the glasses selection is spectacular! There are some really unique frames and the owners Angela and Brian are really small business minded which I really appreciate.
When my glasses came in, Brian noticed the lenses had some minor imperfections and sent them back to be corrected. It was a few week wait as a result, however well worth it since these frames are high quality. You can really tell they care about their patients! I can’t recommend this place enough for all of your eye needs!
Place rating: 1
Phoenix, AZ
The lady was great but my prescription for contacts she gave me was way off. its all blurry and the contacts made my eyes all red. she said it was my allergies. i am now 300 $later wearing my same old glasses with comtacts that i cant see in
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I went to The Oculist for new glasses with a prescription from my doctor (although the doctor there seems very nice!).
They have excellent customer service, a great unique selection, and I definitely plan on buying every other pair of glasses I ever get there!
Brian was able to quickly help me find glasses that fit well on my face, were the style that I liked, and were in my price range. Their frames start around $ 95. I typically have bought my frames from Target and the like, and have spent less money (I bought $ 100 frames today), but the quality is noticeably better. You’re not just paying for a brand name, the prices are in line with the quality of the frames.
If you want great service and a high quality unique selection of frames then I would come here!
Place rating: 5
Scottsdale, AZ
I had a flawless experience at The Oculist. It was clear within moments of entering that a great deal of thought, passion, and damn good taste went into the selection of each frame on display. Every single piece of stock was sophisticated and current, with a broad range of designs, some quirky and some subtle. The price range is mostly moderate, with several on the high side and a fair variety on the low, so there are options for both the budget-​conscious and those looking to splurge.
The owners, Angela and Brian, could not have been more warm, gracious, and relaxed. Having been smothered by a salesperson at LensCrafters a few days earlier, I was very aware of how perfectly non-​pushy their approach was. They were keen in observing which styles I was gravitating towards (a broad spectrum, as I was looking to really change up my look), and providing me with alternate colors or similar options that I had overlooked, the latter always in the same price range and often cheaper. After choosing a bakers dozen or so of my favorites, I sat and began to narrow it down to my final purchase, and their humble confidence and impeccable eye for fit continued to make the process enjoyably and easily decisive.
I walked away with two gorgeous pairs of quality glasses at a reasonable price, and honestly reveled in the entire shopping experience from beginning to end. I was even lucky enough to receive my favorite of the two pairs a week early, just in time for a vacation I was taking. Angela and Brian’s personalities, expertise, dedication and taste level is truly what makes this place special!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
The storefront and location are unassuming but walk in to find a sleek and modern setup. You won’t find any of the typical labels here. Want Nike, Ray-​Ban, Prada, Gucci? This isn’t your store. Instead, you’ll be shown several incredibly sexy, unique brands with different frames and materials to match your face shape, fashion interests, and budget (although tbh, the prices can get quite high for several options).
Even better than the selection, the team here is fantastic. I’ve been having regular eye exams and swapping out new rims/​contacts for over 20 years. Brian and Dr. Angela truly make the experience. They are patient and offer their honest opinion on how different frames suit you. I really appreciate their no-​pressure customer service and they were not annoyed with me trying on every frame in the store. Such a relief when compared to some other offices obviously just trying to maximize profits.
Definitely check them out for your ocular needs. I didn’t even need new glasses… I recently did Lasik (not perfectly corrected, still some astigmatism) but still had vision credit from my insurance to use up. Glad I did so here!
Place rating: 5
Tucson, AZ
Upon needing a new prescription and contacts ASAP as I had just burned through my last pair and seeing that my prescription was expired, I found this gem of a place based on other great reviews on Unilocal and I am so glad that I did!
Not only were they able to get me in last minute on the same day (literally, I called around 4:30 and they were able to squeeze me in for an eye exam appointment at 5:30), I had one of the most thorough, detailed eye exams I’ve had.
I was able to tell that Angela and Brian are truly dedicated to their business as well as offering the best customer service as possible based on my first experience with them. Now even after the fact that they scheduled me 30 minutes prior to closing time, I had been running 5 – 10 minutes late due to some rush hour traffic (totally a fault on my part for not factoring in traffic times). Now I’m an industry server so I know how it is when a table walks in 5 minutes before last call. getting them in/​out seems to be the most natural way to deal about it, but it definitely was not the case for Angela and Brian. They gladly took me in even though I was late and were very patient with me and I did not feel that they were rushing me or sacrificing the quality of any part of my visit the whole time.
Angela seemed genuinely concerned about the health of my eyes, and thoroughly explained the results of the eye exam compared to my previous prescription, and even talked to me about dilation as I had not had my eyes dilated previously. I could tell that she was an expert in her field and felt very comfortable trusting her opinion as a specialist.
Highly recommended place and worth the visit!