Larry Silbert, OD

Quite possibly the most charming optometrist I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with — and that’s saying a lot! I don’t usually like doctors, but this one, I liked quite a bit! He made me feel comfortable and at home, and he was so friendly, I almost forgot his job was to blow air into my eyeballs and make me read tiny scribbles on the walls.
At any rate, I think I’ve found my OD of choice. Thank you, Dr. Silbert, for making my life so much easier — eye appointments should be the least of my worries, and you (and your very personable receptionist) made that exactly the case.

Called and scheduled my appointment a day beforehand. Dr. Silbert was very, very nice and kind to me. Did not have to wait at all.
For those who haven’t had many eye exams before, it’s not supposed to take long. 10 minutes is plenty of time, and $ 59 for a regular exam is relatively cheap. I didn’t buy an glasses from there, just got my prescription. Smooth and quick process for a good price. Only downside is that they accept insurance only from one company. You do not need a Costco membership for the appointment and prescription, but it is required to purchase glasses.

I have been going to Dr Silbert for about 10 years now.
I have tried other local optometrists who were closer to where I live and who were also highly rated. My opinion is that I get the best care with Dr. Silbert. He is very thorough and very professional.

Older exam equipment, does not tell you
what he is doing, would not give PD, writes
prescription so you cannot read it and does
not want to explain it. Charges $ 60 for less
than ten minutes «work» and makes you wait
for over an hour.
The Costco frames outside his door are really
bad.

My health insurance covers eye exams only every two years, but now that I’m in my 40s, I’m finding that I need to go annually. For my insurance-​paid exam, I get the whole glaucoma imaging and high-​tech tests at a local eye practice in Belmont. I supplemented the off-​year exam at Costco in Waltham. It was a very smooth experience. Dr. Silbert is friendly, professional, and helpful — takes his time to explain things and answers questions thoroughly in a way that’s easy to understand.
The price is great ($ 69 for the exam), and there was no waiting. I really like Costco’s Optical Department for frames and lenses. I got really nice designer frames, progressive lenses with protective finish, and all at a price lower than the lenses alone at the optical shop located within my regular eye doctor’s practice.
I’m a big Costco fan, and their optical department is one of their biggest strengths, in my opinion!

Update: Dr Silbert prescribed me contacts which were very hard to get out for years. At first I thought it was just due to me being new to contacts. But then more recently I had my prescription updated by a different optometrist; the new guy told me that the original measurement for my eyeball size was wrong and that’s why my contacts were so hard to take out. The proof is in the pudding: my new contacts are really easy to take out.
So, I am updating my rating from 5 to 2 stars and giving Dr Silbert the benefit of the doubt that my eyeball size changed (which is just supposition my my part).
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My experience with Dr. Silbert was overwhelmingly positive. In addition to «just doing his job,» Dr. Silbert was polite and conversational. He took the time to answer my questions with thoughtful explanations. I have recommended Dr. Silbert to my friends and coworkers and will continue to do so without reservation.

One of the best eye doctor experiences I’ve had in a while. I previously went to Lens Crafters which was fine, but expensive. (And a longer drive) My contacts stopped being comfortable, so I went to Dr. Silbert and he gave me 4 different brands to try. He was very nice and I was in and out in 20 minutes. I didn’t have to sit around and wait.
I think I’ve finally found a long-​term eye doc.

While my glasses and contacts are purchased from Costco, my eye care needs would not be complete without an exam from my eye doctor, Dr. Larry Silbert. I’ve been coming here since Summer/​Fall of 2003.
Because I’m a long time customer, my eye exam only costs me $ 79.99 as oppose to what I believe is $ 99 for a new customer. This is probably going to be the lowest price for an eye doctor that you’re going to come across. Because it is already at a reduced cost, insurance is not accepted here. But, Dr. Silbert will provide a receipt for you for your FSA reimbursement.
The office is always clean. Making appointments is never a hassle. The exam is quick, easy, and simple, especially if your eyes have stabilized over the years. This process gets easier and easier each year.