Apex Optical Company, Inc.

As the saying goes, ‘you get what you pay for’ and that is true of Apex. They’re VERY expensive, but completely worth it, especially if you have a difficult prescription and/​or wear your glasses regularly (I fall into both categories). They don’t scrimp on service, quality, or expertise. They make certain that you glasses fit PRECISELY — cutting, shaving, adjusting and readjusting both lenses and frames to ensure they are perfect. Simply put, they are glasses experts. My entire family has been here as we all have «difficult»
prescriptions and, thus far, have been extremely pleased. Moreover, they guarantee their work and will replace any defective, incorrectly made, or prescription mistake within a certain time frame. Example: I had glasses made based on a prescription my eye doctor gave me, but the lens felt «off» in one eye. It turned out that the my astigmatism was slightly off and when I went back to Apex with the corrected prescription, they replaced the lens free of charge even though there was no fault on their end. That’s what I call good service.

My family has used Apex for years and there is no one better. They give wonderful service and are rigorous about their quality control. Someone mentioned that they are expensive, and they are, but they are worth every penny. My son who lives on the West Coast comes back here to have Apex make his glasses. If I could, I would give them ten stars.

I ordered my second pair of glasses from Apec this week. Ricardo helped me. As I was looking, he repaired an old favorite pair of frames that I bought somewhere else, free of charge. I had picked out several pair to try on, but I bought one that he had found for me. He was friendly, and professional, and knowledgeable. I used to go to a place more expensive where OMG everything looked Fabulous 9n me. I prefer Ricardo’s approach much better.

This place is wonderful… expensive but wonderful. They don’t scrimp on personalized service and selection. I believe I tried on 50 pairs of glasses and they were more than patient with me as I tried to find a suitable frame. Just a caveat that you may be able to find your frames online for MUCH cheaper but you won’t get the same professional know-​how or attention online. And no, they don’t take insurance.

Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. Just what the doctor ordered. I have been coming to this place for almost a decade and the service has been invariably responsive and patient, which you have to be with the kind of clients that come, many elderly.

Apex has been the eyewear provider for myself, my spouse, and my kids for the past decade. We have had consistently outstanding service, and they really stand behind their products. The wait is never very long, and they are efficient with customer service – yet they take the time to listen to one’s needs and to help find the right frames.
The staff is extremely knowledgeable, sensible, courteous, and helpful. Unlike some other optical shops, the Apex staff have all the right skills to deal with children of all ages. One of my kids has been getting glasses at Apex since age 3; there was a time when we would come in almost weekly to get the frames unbent or repaired (which they did cheerfully and free of charge). An optician last week patiently listened to that kid (now 10) explain in detail his self-​consciousness in glasses and his challenges on the sports field related to sun – then guided him toward super cool frames and just the right rec specs with transition lenses to fit his needs. My teenager also appreciates the way he is treated at Apex. Most optical shops have the same brands and range of frames, but it is the consistently superior customer service that sets Apex apart.

Apex has served my parents, my in-​laws, and my wife. There is never a long wait. They are professional, competent, and patient. If ever, something isn’t as wanted; they have the lensmaker redo it for free.
Next, will be my one daughter to go here.

I started going here about 2 years ago, although my opthomologist has been recommending them for years. I couldn’t be happier — I am hard to fit and every time I go back for an adjustment or my glasses get bent they are friendly and accomodating. While I bought my lenses from Bethesda both L Street and Wisconsin Avenue have helped me with adjustments. Their hours are very good for my schedule. Its the kind of place that opens their doors a few minutes earlier than schedule.
Yes, they are a little expensive, but you get what you pay for. For my eyes, I think its a good investment.

Apex is pricey, they don’t take insurance and don’t provide on-​site eye exams. So why go? Lifetime great customer service! I think their selection of frames is very good, but what I really like is the time they take with each customer to make sure your eyewear is appropriate for your face and properly fitted. I like being able to drop in without an appointment and have my frames tightened or get a consultation. Optician Marco Zapata is fabulous; he diagnosed a problem I was having with my Maui Jim prescription sunglasses that was making them unwearable. Two other staffers at Apex hadn’t gotten to the source of the problem and I was about to scrap the glasses. Marco started first by PUTTING THEM ON to experience what I was seeing – so simple! In just a few minutes he had made a corrective adjustment to the frames and now my sunglasses are perfect!

Whether you are looking for a custom designed pair (temples, nose bridge and pads, lens size and cut, etc.) or something off the shelf, Apex will find you the perfect frame. Expert and patient staff who know how to help you find the perfect frame for your face and style.

The Clear Choice for Eyewear.
Apex Optical offers an impressive selection of eyewear coupled with outstanding and very knowlegeable staff. Marco and Mark both know their stuff and are incredibly patient and very professional. They were huge helps in choosing eyewear that was right for me. While its not cheap (they do not take insurance), you get your money’s worth and then some. If I (or anyone I know) needs glasses this is the place where I would send them without hesitation. My new glasses are both smaller and lighter than my old ones PLUS I have clipon shades that look stylish and fit the frames well.
The choice for quality eyecare is clear: It’s Apex Optical.

Amazing customer service and a great selection of stylish eyewear. Be prepared to take your time and get the advice of professionals when it comes to the look and fit of your glasses. This is the local place to come to when you want to have real advice on what looks good on your face. Yes — glasses are expensive but when you consider you wear them every day — you want them to be perfect. Really– come check the staff and their selection out. My whole family gets glasses here.

I have been going to Apex Optical for the past 35 years, and have traveled from out of state to get new glasses from Apex. Now that I am in the D.C. area, my whole family gets our glasses from Apex. Their service is unparalled and that’s what I am looking for in an optical shop. Between Mike and Marco, I couldn’t find better technicians and that is why I will continue to go to Apex, partly for the selection of new glasses, but primarily because of the continuous service. After all how often do you need new glasses versus service on your existing glasses?

Love Apex Optical! I have bought every pair of glasses I have ever owned from here and would never go elsewhere. They are pricey but they know their lenses– so if you have a complex prescription this is a great place to go. I get complements on my frames (kate spade-​green plastic-​fun but not to crazy) all the time. They are expensive but the quality is great. They have a wide range of style– some that range from the blingy– but to other classic styles.

Undoubtedly, the most expensive optical store I’ve ever visited. They wanted to sell me a Lindberg rimless frame (it only has connections to the ear and a nose piece) and a progressive lens for $ 1056. Go elsewhere!

I got my first pair of glasses at Apex Optical when I was 11, and have gone there ever since. Their high-​end selection is not cheap, but I am always happy with my service and what I get there.

Great selection, great services and less expensive than the last place I purchased glasses. What more could you want?

Apex seems smallish but it filled with a selection of eyeglasses frames that rivals the chain stores and their significantly larger spaces. The styles vary widely, so it seems like there’d pretty much be something for everyone. HOWEVER, the prices vary widely too, but for the most part are definitely on the expensive side. (To find exactly what I wanted to have on my face instead of spending a few years looking in the mirror at «the closest style I could find to what I like» made the extra expense worth it to me.) The staff is very patient and helpful.

I came here on the advice of a Washingtonian article. The glasses I’ve had for the last 4 years were from Lenscrafters, and there’s nothing wrong with them. I just needed new ones for a new prescription.
The service at Apex was average, and they had a very boring selection of frames. The few they had for $ 129 were ugly and cheaply made, and the rest of their inventory was filled with snooty big-​name designer glasses with giant logos for showing off. Ugh, no thanks.
The price for a decent pair, with lenses, came out to $ 450 for me, and they couldn’t be made until the next day. I guess I fail to see what’s in any way special about this place, and in the mean time, I’m going to Burton.