Dabo Eyewear

Kind, generous, fast service. I needed to get an eye exam and contact lenses, they already had stocks, I did not have to wait and pick them up! with good service and good price I am satisfied overall.

I can’t believe I hadn’t written a review for this place yet! I’ve been coming to this Dabo Eyewear location for over 2 years now. Even though I only come in to refill my contact lens prescription every 6 months or so, the staff always remember me!
I love working with Amy the best. She is friendly and fun to talk to. Really, everyone there is personable and professional though. It seems most of the staff are trilingual, in English-​Korean-​Chinese, so I can refer my family members to them. My dad also comes here.
I love their selection of designer eyeglasses. I have 2 pairs from them: a Tiffany’s, and a Dior. Each time I stop in I have the Dabo team readjust them and clean them for me. I just had my Dior lenses replaced and they gave me a great deal. They are always giving me the best deal they can as a loyal customer.
I always leave happier after I stop in because of the great energy there!

great service, friendly staffs and a warm&welcoming atmosphere, reasonable prices, will be looking forward for next time :)

Even though some people on here have said they have had better experiences and better deals, Dabo Eyewear is a real mom-​and-​pop business that really values their loyal clientele.
They have a wide selection of glasses, sunglasses, and contacts that are perfect for any price range. They also have several specialty contacts that are hard to find anywhere else. If there is a pair of glasses or sunglasses you want but they don’t have, they will make sure to order for you asap!
The staff is very accommodating, and the owner tries her best at making sure everyone has a great experience. Don’t be afraid to ask questions as they try their best to answer everything. The knowledge they have about eyewear is vast.

They have great customer service; they are willing to work around your needs with patience and care. I have been purchasing lens from them once a year for several years now, and I feel welcomed and get treated as a valued, remembered, customer every time I come back. They also hook a sista with some freebies too 8) However, not a five star because I know I can get some of the merchandise for cheaper price elsewhere. Still, their service&freebies make up for that :)

I love this store. I get my contacts and glasses here because they have free eye exams and the staff is always friendly and willing to help. The male doctor is very kind, explains himself well and takes his time. The female doctor tends to be a bit more brusque, but you can tell they both know what they’re doing.
2 reasons for 4 stars — prices are a bit high on the frames and parking is atrocious since the big muni parking lot was halved for condos.

Was searching Flushing for a suitable place to get some stylish glasses for a decent price. Had lunch near Main Street and walked by this place. Decided to go in and take a look. The lady who helped me was very nice and showed me a variety of difference frames. She was very patient and very knowledgeable. Price for the glasses was very good and maybe it was a slow day or something but my glasses were ready in about ten minutes.
I had some issues with how the ear piece fitted my head but I got the adjusted and now they fit great. They told me to come by anytime to get the adjusted.
Overall I am very satisfied. I will definitely be back.

I have recently got contact lenses from them. Before I got them I called them first to see how much was the price and some questions. They were very friendly and took care of me with a smile. At the store after eye exam, I had to try to put in sample contact lenses in my eye which took me almost an hour since I kept blinking, but then they were patience about it. I am enjoying the lenses and happy about the experience at Dabo. I will keep visiting Dabo in the future. Very good place for your glasses and lenses.

NICE services, NICE staffs, and a NICE doc! I want to recommend Dabo if you are looking for an optical store in NYC. Absolutely i will go again if i have any concerns or problems w my contacts and glasses. :D

Great service, nice people. It was my first time there and I got a pair of sunglasses that were hard to find in other stores because some places don’t carry Chanel. The sales rep’s were all very helpful and understanding. They also have a huge selection of eyeglasses! Definitely recommend this place :)

I love it here I been getting glasses and contact lens here since I was 11 years old haha service is great, the sales people here know what they’re doing unlike some other places I been to in los angeles

I have been going to Dabo for almost 8 years now. Over the years, I’ve realized that there are much better options than Dabo but have remained loyal to them for their kind service until today. In the last year, I had an eye exam for glasses, and contact lenses — twice for glasses because I noticed that the prescription subscribed to me was not working. (And second one is still not working) Not only was I not offered options for the type of contact lenses I wanted to use, but I had to pay for each of the 3 eye exams for their «mistakes.» I understand the reps are not optometrists, but the doctor available should be, right? So I went in today to ask whether I could try a different contact lenses that my boyfriend uses, Coopervision which apparently works wonders for him for his dry eyes and astigmatism. But of course, every person reacts differently to any product. They asked where I heard this from and why I should switch contacts when Acuvue Oasys is the best. ??? I was confused with a reply like such, and asked why I was never even given choices? Again, they respond because generally all our customers like Acuvue Oasys for dry eyes and it is the best. With a response like this, I will never come back here again. Now that I am looking online, Coopervision seems to have the best reviews for dry eyes, and it is my ignorance and lack of research that I was oblivious to these facts. Trust, can only take you so far.

The service was awesome here! My husband and I bought 3 pairs of glasses and a year supply of contact lenses from here and we’re very happy with the experience. The staff was very nice, friendly, and helpful. They were very welcoming each time we returned to check up on my eyes.
A couple of months later, my husband broke his glasses and brought them back and Dabo fixed it with a smile, and free of charge.
We’re happy that we found an optical place we like and trust!
According to some reviews mentioning that they are «money-​hungry», I have to disagree in my case. They didn’t give us that vibe and in an example, they recommended me to get normal contact lenses instead of the ones with astigmatism (which is more expensive).
I would highly recommend this place.

Shoddy business practice.
Called twice to verify contact lense price but when I got there price was higher.
Optometrist had the biggest stick up her butt nor did she have any manners — major additude from someone who couldnt answer simple questions and coughing without covering your mouth while confined in a small space (no thank you to your nasty germs)
Went to pick up contacts, asked for prescription for the eye exam only to be told it cost an additional $ 20 … Why you ask, this is what I was told by the staff, the optometrist from the school of drop outs needs to sign it so it cost $ 20 for the unknowledgeable person to scribble her name… I was so appalled and flabbergasted that I just walked out because I was just wasting my breath explaining to them there are laws…
Overpriced and shady business practice.

Do not trust them with your eyes!
Details: my mother went in for new glasses. The ophthamologist told her she didn’t need the new ones. When she tried to leave, the owner and employees ganged up on her to make her pay DOUBLE the cost. When the dr agreed that new glasses weren’t necessary, they wanted her to get glasses a dose higher than what the dr prescribed!!! Unbelievable. Putting a customer’s eyes in danger so they could make a few bucks. DO NOT GO HERE!

I’ve been getting my glasses at Dabo for the past decade or so. I can’t say much about their eye exams because I usually bring in my own prescription, but their customer service has always been impeccable.
The entire staff seems to have a great deal of expertise in helping you select a pair of specs that will complement your facial structure, as well as stay within your intended price range. They’re VERY patient — I tried on a bunch of different frames before I found «the one» and I never felt rushed or pressured to buy a more expensive pair of glasses.
They also take good care of their regulars. Free eye drops and lens cleaning solution — YAY!

I bought two sets of sunglasses and spent almost $ 1000 in this store, I liked what I bought, and the staff was nice too. So naively I thought, since I spent so much money there, maybe I could bring in my glasses for a quick fix (readjusting the frame), but the boss refused to do it at first since I did not purchase my glasses there, then he wanted to charge me additional $ 5 for the readjustment. I mean $ 5 really isn’t much, I was planning to give a couple buck to the staff as tips anyway, but it was his attitude that really upsets me, at the moment I felt like the boss man wanted only money and cared nothing else about his clients, regardless how much money I spent in the store. Anyway, it was such a big turn off. I never returned ever since.

Wonderful, knowledgeable staff. Wide selection. Great customer service.
I’ve been having trouble finding suitable plastic frames for my face for a while now. The first most notable offer this place offers is the attachment of nose pads to any type of frames for $ 50. This opens the door to an infinite amount of options for me, problem being that my bridge is too small.
The patient and polite staff were able to pull many incredible selections in a matter of minutes for me to try. They listened to my needs and even gave me a few pointers about which frames were more age-​appropriate (I am an adult but I can pass as a teenager). The sales people were not too pushy; they offered just the right amount of support while I made my decision.
Dr. Kim was speedy and efficient. I cannot emphasize more about how polite and joyful the entire staff was. When I picked up my glasses, they even helped me adjust my old frames because I expressed that I had some issues with the fit. They were knowledgeable when teaching me about how to properly care for my glasses (no lens cleaner on the plastic frames; they will lose the shiny top coat).
Lastly, they knocked off $ 50 from the total and the eye exam was free.
Important note: they are no longer at the above location. They moved to a closeby street on Union St. across from the parking lot.

I’ve been coming here for so many years… And I never gave it a second thought until I started looking around to see if there were any better deals.
First, this place gives free eye exams when you purchase contacts or glasses. I’ve always thought this was standard but other places can charge 100+ for this? Ridiculous!
Second, their prices are super reasonable. The staff is always patient and friendly and your order is often ready within a matter of hours. For contacts, the prices are comparable to or even less than contacts.com+eye exam.
Third, they are very generous with the discounts and samples. (Look for the older, smiley guy with glasses and gray hair, he’s the owner so he’s allowed to be even more generous). Last time I just wanted a box of contacts and I had a choice of waiting 30 minutes or taking an open box for $ 5 off. Heck yea!
I’m sorry Dabo, I won’t ever even think of cheating on you again.

Since Cohen Optical closed, I had to walk down the block to this place.
Very good service,
Very good pricing,
you can’t go wrong,
Plus the staff is cute, very cute girls there, and boys too.
And the eye doctor there is HOT.