See & Be Seen Eyecare

I was able to book an appointment online without a hassle. I arrived and was greeted very friendly by the two Opticians. I was offered coffee promptly and engaged in friendly conversations.
Dr. Patel did my exam and was very professional and prompt and personable. One of the opticians was fashionable and helped me pick out some great frames. This place is pretty small in terms of selection but it’s great and I felt welcome from the start. I’ll be doing my exams and purchases (if i find a style i like) from this place from now on.

Kinnard Chan the optician is the James Bond of eyeware — razor efficiency, perfect execution and effortlessly stylish. Dr. Patel gave me a meticulous exam and took time to explain everything and actually asked «Any questions?» and meant it… how often does a doctor actually do that! Got prescription Ray Ban sunglasses made with warm honey tint so the world looks like a happier place like a sepia toned flashback in a Hollywood movie, but added the bad-​ass blue mirrored rock star finish. They sent my glasses to their lab at Zeiss for 2 pairs of glasses as well and it makes my last year’s One Hour Optical lenses seem like the slumpy kid in gym class who got picked lasts for sports teams. (I didn’t realize those places pick your lenses from a pile of closest pre-​sets, like buying off the rack rather than tailor made couture). Kinnard also did a whole bunch of measurements for fitting that I’ve never had done at any other optician. And definitely get the anti-​reflective glass, it feels like THERE’S NOTHING in front of your eyes. Astounding.
These folks are the real deal and they’re not just professional and über quality they’re actually stupifyingly nice as well. They even mailed my frames to San Francisco for me since it’s so much cheaper getting eyeware done in Canada than in the US. My sister has been having an Incredible Hulk rage-​inducing string of ever worsening screwups from Hakim and she wishes she Unilocaled before going there, so I learned from her mistake. See and Be Seen is like the Maserati of eye care except without the exorbitant price tag. No wonder they have a jillion five star reviews to which I’m happy to add this one.

This my first experience buying glasses and Jacky and Dr. Patel were more than accommodating. I was very inexperienced with wearing glasses, the styles and options and trends but Jacky advised me in all those fields and gave me honest feedback on my frame choices, which was especially appreciated when frames I preferred were not flattering on me. Dr. Patel even helped me with a last minute prescription check up one evening close to or after opening. Everyone in the office had a very friendly and welcoming attitudes, even minutes before closing time, and even when they were busy with other clients they made sure new walk-​ins would be soon attended to. The frames and lens I ultimately settled on were worth every penny and more when considering the excellent service.

I had a chronic eye condition that had been bothering me for 5+ years. Each time I’d see a specialist I walked away disappointed: the proposed treatments were always the same (and never worked) and I never felt like anything more than just another faceless client. I had largely given up the idea of my eye ever feeling or looking normal.
Until I was referred to See & Be Seen and met Dr. Patel.
Over a year or so we navigated a series of treatment options and (knock on wood) the chronic condition that has pained me for years is largely resolved and under control. No other of the dozen or so doctors I visited were able to ascertain the *problem* let alone resolve it.
I cannot recommend See & Be See highly enough. Dr. Patel is incredibly competent, friendly, and caring, and the same is true of all of the staff who work here. Each time I come in I feel welcomed by the staff, and I always walk away feeling empowered as a result of my discussions with Dr. Patel. This is truly one of the best placed in Toronto for those of us suffering from chronic eye problems.

I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience here and absolutely love the design of this place! The moment I walked in I was impressed. Coat rack, free coffee, bookshelf and cozy seats. The lady at the reception was super funny. She explains to me in plain English before we started using each eye exam devices. I’ve had several eye exams done by other Optometrists. And I can tell this place got the best devices. Dr. Vafaie was very knowledgeable and he explains everything simply and well. He also printed a one page notes on how to treat my dry eyes. After my eye exam, Jacky helped me pick frames which suited my face. He is very stylish and has great taste (much helpful than my boyfriend: P). I’m pretty picky and usually spend a lot of time picking frames, but he found me a very nice one within one minute. And that frame comes with an Asian fit too (I’m Asian). They use Nikon lenses with blue light filter coating. Now I can’t wait to receive my new glasses. This place will be my go to Optometrist moving forward.

Wonderful customer service by everyone involved. The receptionist was the most friendly and memorable part of my experience. She had an incredible energy and clearly loves her job. The optician was helpful and honest when I chose my glasses. The optometrist was friendly and professional while doing a thorough exam. I’ve already recommended my friends go here. The exams are more expensive then others but the service is impeccable and worth the extra money.

I usually am not a person to go in and write review (however relay heavily on other people’s reviews) but this time i had to share my experience with everyone.
So we checked the place on Unilocal and found really positive review my husband and i and decided to go check the place out. We just called in and took an appointment; once there the team was really helpful, smiley and welcoming, it was a joy being around such a happy and cheerful team that stay with you from the moment you go in to the moment you go out. So my husband and i went in to see Dr. Patel (who was also super welcoming and a delight to deal with). Dr Patel stayed with us more than the scheduled appointment to make sure we got the proper exam and proper care, he was very informative, extremely understanding that i am not a doctor and need to understand all details in «simple English» :) really enjoyed dealing with him.
After the eye exam, we left Dr. Patel and joined his team of professional (super friendly and cheerful team). Jacky took care of helping me pick my glasses, select the perfect lens and also took care of financial. Really he was super helpful and friendly.
This place is an example of a perfect business model where the customer is pampered and satisfied from the time they go in to the time they go out. Really enjoyed the experience and i will definitely be around soon to thank them again and again.
One last thing, the frame i picked had to be shipped from Italy which should have taken from 3 – 4 weeks however the team made sure it took less than 10 day and expedited the process.
Really happy with my experience and recommend that people try this place out.
Love it and THANK YOU DR. PATEL and THE ENTIRE TEAM

The BEST service I have ever received from any place, ever. I truly felt like a star. From the fitting to the personal service and attention, it was amazing. I will never go to another eye place!

Definitely as good as it gets. The staff at See & Be Seen are so friendly and welcoming. The front desk is very warm and helpful, and you just get an all around good vibe when you enter the store. This store also comes with really chic frames, and its safe to say that I haven’t found a place that has made me so excited to buy a new pair of glasses in a really, really long time (literally couldn’t sleep cause I wanted this particular pair so bad). Everyone there was really helpful and attentive but Jacky ended up helping me finalize the new frames. I’m moving from my old optometrist place to here permanently because they make you feel great as a customer and I thoroughly enjoy my visits. Definitely recommend!

I can’t even begin to express my love and admiration for the team at See & Be Seen Eyecare. Incredible, above and beyond service. Exceptionally friendly and they IMMEDIATELY made me feel like family. Dr. Patel blew me with his friendly and helpful personality and the staff are just so bubbly and accommodating. I feel seriously blessed to have found this team. Thank you!

I have been a customer at to this store multiple times and I will keep going back. It’s the best place for eyewear and exams. They always work around my schedule and budget. Everyone is always super nice & attentive especially Janine. Thanks for taking such good care of me !

Absolutely incredible service at See & Be Seen. I hadn’t been to an eye doctor in about three years since I moved downtown, and since their office was a 5-​min walk from my job I figured I’d make a booking since I was so long overdue. I had good vibes right from the first phone call to book my appointment — Janine was so friendly and enthusiastic on the phone and absolutely everyone in the office was smiling and energetic to greet me as I walked in the door. The entire appointment I felt like a VIP. They even have sour keys to munch on while you wait for your appointment! It felt like hanging out with old friends, it was so warm and welcoming.
Dr. Patel was fantastic! Love his straightforward, friendly and honest approach. He was very easy to talk to and I had no hesitation asking questions since he was so open and approachable. Definitely not your typical stuffy optometry experience!
The office is absolutely gorgeous (the photos are accurate — it’s not some sneaky photography trick!). It was very comfortable being in there with the open, modern décor and the friendly, upbeat staff. I just can’t say enough about how fantastic the staff ALL were. I have never experienced such a cohesive, enthusiastic team of people who really worked to create an incredible experience for the client. They even match their prices to ClearlyContacts to make sure you’re getting the best price as well. I was really impressed! Highly recommend making an appointment here :)

Excellent experience overall. Very courteous and friendly staff. The office is clean and the selection of frames very nice. Would definitely recommend to a friend or family member.

Fantastic experience all round, easily the best optometrist I’ve seen. Dr Patel is great — extremely pleasant and takes the time to explain everything about your eyes to the point that you’ll be qualified to sit through an eye anatomy exam. Jeanine (apologies if that is spelt wrong) is a star at choosing glasses that suit and is a ton of fun… She was roping in random people in the waiting area to give their input. All the other staff were great — it’s easy to see why this place has so many top notch reviews.

The best Optometrist I have ever seen, the entire staff is extremely warm and welcoming. They use high quality lenses, and cary the best fashions for frames. The atmosphere is also warm and welcoming unlike other old fashioned stark white clinics. 100% would recommend and visit again! Plus cool eyeball pictures!

Unreal!!! You need to go here!!! Best service and professionalism I have ever had! The entire experience was amazing from start to finish!!! I came across the city for this office due to the amazing reviews on Unilocal and I could not be more thankful for social media because I would have never found this gem without it!!! Thanks Dr. Patel and staff!!! My eyes will never be the same!

See & Be Seen Eyecare is an amazing establishment. I was able to see Dr. Patel on the day because there was an opening.
Everyone was extremely helpful, kind and welcoming. I have never felt so welcomed before in an establishment. The staff were enthusiastic to help and I was treated with the utmost of care.
There selection of glasses were amazing as well, and they were all determined to help me find the perfect pair. I am in love with the glasses that i chose. To be honest I’m kind of bummed out that I wont see them anytime soon because they are all truly amazing.

I just want to start by saying that my husband was JEALOUS when I told him about my appointment. His optometrist is not as awesome.
The staff here are wonderful and friendly. From Danielle at the front desk to Jeanine (sorry if I misspelled) guiding you through the process to Dr. Patel, everything is on point. The space is absolutely beautiful and I love that they offer you something to drink and sour keys! The real reason I booked here was Unilocal reviews + they take online appointments. I have really bad cellphone reception so the fact they were willing to communicate with me via email was just wonderful.
Jeanine is awesome and feels like an old friend right off the bat. She helped me pick out the perfect frames for me (and I don’t even need glasses) and took me through the initial process of checking my eyes. She was so enthusiastic about eye education and gave me so much information about eyes in general. She even stepped up to the challenge of finding me the perfect aviators since I told her I thought they wouldn’t work on my face.
Dr. Patel was awesome as well. I’ve never met a doctor quite like him. He was well spoken, friendly and communicative. He talked me through the process, showed me the pictures of my eyeballs and even told me about a scar on my eye that my last optometrist never mentioned!
I saw other clients walk in and the staff socialized with them like we were all in some super comfy café and not an optometrist’s office. I fell asleep telling my husband the eye facts I learned about at the appointment, lol! Too bad I’m only covered every two years because I can’t wait to go back… never said that about any doctor!

I don’t have much experience with eye care businesses, as I’ve never worn glasses in my life, but I’ve reached that age where I felt it was time to go for an eye test.
See & Be Seen only had one review here on Unilocal,but it was very positive and touched upon a lot of the points that I was looking for, so thank you Unilocaler, Amanda M. for the helpful review. Another determining factor was the convenience of the location relative my home.
My experience was just as wonderful as that which was described in Amanda’s well-​written review. I had requested an appointment on their website on a Friday morning for the next day and a few hours later got a call back from Janine, the Patient Communications Coordinator. I was surprised to hear that they could accommodate me on such short notice. She emailed me the intake forms that evening so that I could have them already filled in when I got there.
Like the previous reviewer, as I walked in I was treated like an old friend by Janine, I was quickly introduced to Zeyadh, the Optician and offered a coffee. The interior of their space is beautiful. They have a chandelier of glasses and beautiful artwork. you call tell their attention to detail by their phone number (2020, get it?).
Janine did a pre-​test on my eyes, then it was on to Dr. Patel, who is very personable, accommodating and thorough.
After seeing Dr. Patel, Zeyadh did an amazing job of helping find the right frames for me. I was thankful for his help because I wouldn’t have known where to start. He helped me decide on frames which suit the shape of my face and a colour which accentuates the colour of my eyes. I haven’t received the new glasses yet, but I’m looking forward to it. :)
I’m very happy to have found this place, it was everything I was hoping to find in an eye care establishment.

One of the nicest eye care businesses I’ve been to! The receptionist was very nice and friendly, felt like we’ve been friends for years!
Dr. Patel is VERY thorough and really helps you get the most out of appointment, down to explaining every little detail. He takes his time and is very friendly!
The interior is also amazing! Lots of space, coffee corner (they even have sour keys!), and a really cool little water painting station at the reception desk. That coupled with great interior design and modern furniture — A+. This will definitely be my go-​to eye care place, even if it means making the treck here from downtown.