SEE

Brianna, manager of the Brooklyn SEE location, followed up with me to apologize for the confusion and invited me to come back in to see the doc and finally settle on a contact lens brand that works. I saw the doc yesterday and was fitted with a pair and given an Rx for the year. So far, so good, and I sincerely appreciate the customer service.
And I should mention that while waiting in the front, I perused the new frames and they’re all really cute.

Came in one day after picking up my cat’s ashes at VERG (he had a good long life but asthma was not his friend, poor guy). I needed to do something good for myself at that point and had been putting off shopping for new frames for some time. I have a cool pair of Aqua frames that I got at See a couple years back and love the quality of the manufacture as well as the aesthetics so when I saw the store front on Smith Street I thought why not. The store manager, Breanna, who was assisting another client was super friendly (her smile alone cheered me up) and Apryl was super helpful and got that I was looking for something different yet subtle. She didn’t need to show me many pairs before suggesting a pair of translucent pale yellow frames that went well with my coloring and desire for classic structure. I didn’t buy them that day but ended up going back with her card to make the purchase about a month later. She wasn’t in that afternoon but Breanna remembered me (and my name) the minute I walked in and again she was engaged with another client but I was helped this time by Moshe. Don’t let his reserve fool you… he has great taste, is super patient and wants to see you happy. I ended up getting the yellow frames along with a deeply discounted end of summer pair of sun shades and a third pair of awesome dark grey frames for everyday. Usually I don’t buy multiple pairs unless I’m overseas but had a ton of flex spending to use up. So yah, if you like great quality, great design, and great service go to See on Smith Street. (It will make you feel better about your dead cat.)

I was a walk in on Saturday. They were able to fit me in for a vision test which I appreciated. I bought two pairs of glasses and can’t wait for them to be shipped to my house.

i have been wearing glasses for 30 years, and in the 30 years i have had to shop for glasses, the experience i have had at SEE has been hands down the best such experience I’ve ever had anywhere. not only is the variety super expansive (particularly for more alternative frames), the are frames cute and far more reasonable than other eyewear shops around the city, and most of all, the customer service is AMAZING. there is a reason i try not to buy glasses that often and that is because the whole experience fills me with anxiety and dread at the thought that i am going to be spending an hour sorting through a million lenses and trying the patience of the shop staff, but this experience was not only smooth, it was FUN — i ended up picking glasses that i never would have went with otherwise if not for the super-​attentive, patient and awesomely style savvy Apryl, who helped me for ages with total patience and clear enthusiasm for what she does. The whole staff was great — one of the women (i don’t remember her name) even offered to work with me because they are out of network for my eye insurance (when i say help, i mean, they will literally sit down with me and help me fill out all the paperwork). And the manager, who I have now met twice (and whose name is either Ana or Brianna, I sadly forget– so sorry!!), is also incredible — even extending an offer to me to get new lenses for a pair of crappy old glasses that i have a sentimental attachment to (which, btw, other eyeshops had told me it would be impossible to do because the frames were old). The whole process was super easy, the glasses ready within a week each time, and to top it all off, they sent me a follow up, hand-​written personal note (take that, e-​correspondence!) to thank me for visiting the shop and telling me to swing by anytime if i needed anything.
Whoever is at the heart of SEE eyewear has a great concept going, and an effin fantastic staff. These guys should be extremely proud of themselves… on top of doing what they are doing, they seem to have inspired my writing my first-​ever Unilocal review! Thank you for making an experience i have found miserable for 3 decades something i’m now looking forward to doing again. I will definitely be back!!!

I go to to See for two reasons, the alternative styles and the friendly sales associates. In terms of friendly staff this location outshines the soho store.
Apryl, the cool chick this side of the Hudson, helped me choose my frames. I left feeling confident and pushing my boundaries style wise. They also have a visiting optometrist so you can conveniently update your prescription.

Like everyone else below, I had a fantastic experience with April. She has it all, charm, taste, professionalism… it was such a pleasure to buy from her.
However, when I went to pick up my order April wasn’t there. A man served me. but he could not get me out of the store quick enough. He just handed me the glasses and shuffled me to the door. I had to open the box myself to check they were the right ones. He then locked the door and took off down the street so was obviously needing to go somewhere.
When I got them home and tried them on they needed adjusting as they sloped down towards the right hand side… Also unfortunately the progressive isn’t right in one eye isn’t right. Yes, I hear you all saying. just take them back, but I was in the process of moving when I ordered and so I can’t get back to the store. $ 500 down the drain!
Really thought whether to write this review but important for See to understand that buying eyewear doesn’t begin and end when you write the check and my advice to others would be make sure you go back when April is there!

This has been my best experience getting glasses!
I’ve been getting the same style of glasses for the past 10 years, and I wanted help picking something that was out of my comfort zone. Breanna was fantastic; she was very friendly when I first arrived and kept my boyfriend entertained while I went through my eye exam. She then listened to me as I explained what I wanted in a pair of glasses and gave several suggestions as to what I would like. Most of the glasses were almosts but not home runs until the very last pair. They were exactly what I wanted, the shape that I was looking for but just outside my comfort zone. All the other places I’ve been to usually let me run around the store, trying on hundreds of pairs of glasses before making a choice. Breanna listened to me and helped me find the perfect pair of glasses within a fraction of the time. I’m so excited for my new glasses!

Ok… I think I just had the best customer service experience of my whole life and who would have thought my ultimate experience would occur in an eye glass store?! April was patient and took her time with me. I told her what I wanted and she made suggestions and allowed me to be my indecisive annoying self without making me feel like I was being judged! And the manager, his name is slipping me right now, was the BEST! He co-​signed when I needed his opinion and he was just an overall cool dude. We chatted about «old» Brooklyn and we realized that we had walked the same path in life. I thought I was walking into a store that had the potential to be pretentious and «trendy» and my experience was the complete opposite! I can’t wait to get my new 2 pairs of glasses I purchased! Go SEE this spot. Thank me later…

APRYL STORMS IS AMAZING!!!
On a whim, my friend and I hopped inside. I was entertaining the idea of getting a second pair of «fun» glasses. We met Apryl and she provided excellent advice and thoughtful commentary on the pairs that we were trying on. I didn’t buy on my first visit, but was certain that I would come back to purchase, especially since Apryl let us roam and knock over glasses to our pleasure.
On my second visit I met up with Apryl again, and she was her same friendly and funny self. I ended up buying a pair of glasses that Apryl recommended on my first visit, along with a second pair – it was the last day of the «Buy one, get one 50% off» sale. There is a huge selection of frames, all very affordable and of great quality.
Today I picked up my glasses and they fit perfectly. This was the best glasses shopping experience I’ve ever had. It never felt like I was being rushed or judged. As someone who has worked in retail before, I can say that Apryl provides unparalleled customer service. She is engaging without smothering, and she goes above and beyond to ensure that a customer walks away happy. I plan on returning soon to help my friend find a pair. Thanks, Apryl!

I stopped in just to browse, but ended up going home with a great pair of aviator sunglasses thanks to manager Richie Livan and stylist Apryl Storms. The store itself is filled with great, stylish frames and the prices are affordable. Richie and Apryl are fun, friendly, and knowledgeable — Apryl already has the perfect eyeglasses picked out for me for when I return… which will probably be a lot sooner than I’m due for new frames. Thanks guys, see you at the dentist office:)

I bought a lovely pair of blue frames several weeks ago from See. Richie Livan, the store manager, was particularly helpful. They have an amazing selection of frames, and I especially love their colors. (They have a much greater and more interesting variety than Warby Parker, in my view.) I was so excited to get my new and unique frames!
When I purchased my frames, they asked if I’d be interested in transitions, which are lenses that naturally darken in the sun. I had not done my research on transitions lenses, but I said yes, since I wear my frames a lot in the wintertime. Anyhow, a week later my frames arrived. I loved them as soon as I put them on, however, they required a few follow-​ups to have them adjusted. Richie and has staff were always helpful and accommodating and adjusted them for me. Then, I realized that I did not like the transitions. Unfortunately, they take several minutes once you come inside to lighten (after darkening outside), and they don’t darken when you drive because all car windows now have UV protection in them. I think they may be better for people who only wear glasses. For me, I wear my contact lenses a lot in the summer and I like to wear sunglasses then.
So back I went to See and spoke with Richie. I expected to have to pay to have the lenses replaced, but he actually was able to get me an entire new pair of glasses without the transitions lenses, free of charge. This was above and beyond. Amazing amazing customer service!
So, if you’re in the market for a new pair of glasses, I highly recommend See eyewear on Smith St. in Cobble Hill. You will find fantastic frames and have the absolutely best customer service with Richie Livan and his staff!

I went to pick up a repair on my old SEE glasses and was completely impressed by this branch of SEE. Richie, the store manager, went above and beyond in ensuring I was happy with my glasses and even replaced my old dented case for a new one. This is the best place to buy affordable and cool spectacles.

This place is the BEST!
Shopping for glasses is usually not something I like doing– I dread walking in, knowing the optician is going to be looking over my shoulder the whole time I shop, encouraging me to buy a (typically pricey) pair I’m not totally sure about. Looking at my face in the mirror over and over again is not my favorite thing in the world in the first place, least of all with someone I barely know doing it with me while babbling off unwarranted opinions on my style and face shape! Yikes, it’s making me anxious just thinking about it.
But Richie at SEE was a total gem– he let me browse quietly on my own, told me to take my time and try on whatever I liked, and then gave me real, honest opinions on which frames looked best when I asked. He was friendly, funny, and genuinely concerned that I left with glasses that I would feel happy in, not just a pair that he would be happy to sell. I couldn’t believe how affordable the frames were (couldn’t help myself– I bought two pairs!) and what an enjoyable experience the whole thing was. I won’t be going anywhere else in the future– this spot is where it’s AT!

I don’t normally write reviews… but this place deserves some high praise. I’m so happy I stumbled upon this little gem– the store is lovely and most importantly– the management clearly understands the importance of amazing customer service. I passed by the shop on my walk home last week after an unfortunate broken glasses mishap…#babysittinghazards.Richie was great– he was quick to help me out despite the fact that I wasn’t really shopping for anything. I was tempted though– amazing inventory. Will definitely be purchasing my next pair of frames here. Highly recommend.