At Spectacles F.Y.Eye, we believe in the importance of delivering the highest quality of eye care in a relaxed and light-hearted family environment. Dr. Haloua graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University School of Optometry and is certified by the American Board of Optometry. Our whole family goes there, including our two children, and we've been going there for years.
Dr. Haloua is very thorough and we trust her tremendously. Unfortunately, our insurance changed and we have to get our glasses elsewhere now. But, they have reasonably priced glasses if $$ is tight. My experience was wonderful! Dr. Haloua was so kind and helpful, and the rest of the staff was just as wonderful.
Dr. Haloua is very thorough and we trust her tremendously. Unfortunately, our insurance changed and we have to get our glasses elsewhere now. But, they have reasonably priced glasses if $$ is tight. My experience was wonderful! Dr. Haloua was so kind and helpful, and the rest of the staff was just as wonderful.
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Spectacles F.Y.Eye wants to be your eye care provider of choice - which is why you can expect to receive the same level of service, the same attention to detail, and the same commitment to meeting your expectations every time you visit. Whether you're seeing us for the first time or are a returning patient, we want to make your visit as comfortable, thorough, and exceptional as possible.
Spectacles F.Y.Eye provides the highest quality, compassionate eye care to ensure your family enjoys a long, happy, and healthy life. At Spectacles F.Y.Eye, we strive to provide the highest quality products and services available in a manner that meets each customer's unique needs, expectations, and lifestyle.
Many of us take our eyes and vision for granted and it surprises many people to learn that attending comprehensive eye exams are an important part of your overall preventative care. Not only can eye exams reveal just how clear your vision is but can also detect general health problems that you may not currently be aware of.
Owning a pair of glasses that correct your vision AND owning a pair of glasses that define who you are don't need to be mutually exclusive - there's no reason you can't look good and see clearly at the same time! Spectacles F.Y.Eye carries a wide variety of frame styles for men, women, teens, and children.
Feel free to call, email or stop by to schedule an appointment and/or learn more about the products and services we offer! Do you have a vision-related question or a specific product/service comment or suggestion? Please note that we may not be able to respond directly to your email; however, we go to great lengths to review every email that we receive.
Reviews (28)
Victor Derr
Dec 03, 2021
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Janejira Cervone
Nov 28, 2021
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Brad MItchell
Nov 13, 2021
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Eddie Magulick
Oct 28, 2021
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Jonah Warner
Oct 27, 2021
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Spectacles is the friendliest and most accommodating eye care store I have ever visited. They have a noticeable presence in the Penn State community that is attributed to their diverse product selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as their pricing and payment flexibility. While it may be a small store, it boasts many high-end brands you can't find in other stores or for as good of a price. Whether you're a student, faculty, or just a visitor, I would recommend this store for all your eye care needs.
Dylan Meza
Sep 27, 2021
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I went in last week with a prescription looking to get a pair of glasses for classes and everyday use. The staff was immediately very welcoming and helped me find the perfect look for what I needed. This was my first time getting prescription glasses and I would 10/10 recommend coming back to Spectacles. It took only a few days and Charlotte at the front desk helped me through every step of the process!
Judson Dommer
Sep 17, 2021
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Sam Hegstrom Oakey
Aug 14, 2021
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I had a great experience at Spectacles! It's family owned and run. They are as concerned about Luxotica and their predatory practices as I am. Honestly they really took care of me it felt like a VIP experience. The glasses they sell are very high quality. Be aware that you're going to spend for quality, but these are an investment. The frames can be reused and will last a long time. Seriously impressive.
Linda Ricco
Aug 01, 2021
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Loved my experience at Spectacles F. Y. Eye !! Dr. Julie Haloua, Optometrist is thorough, kind, and very professional. Joseph Haloua, Optician has an eye for style and very attentive to a best fit. Also, Joseph will make you knowledgeable about caring for your new spectacles. I loved their thoroughness, skill and unique glasses! Charlotte, Front Desk Staff was courteous. This is my second time purchasing spectacles from this small, quaint and hip independently owned business.
Brandi Weaver-Gates
Apr 13, 2021
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Highly recommend! The best place I've ever gone to for my eyes. Dr. Halouha is kind and passionate about her clients; and her staff are so personable and beyond helpful. They all exhibit extensive knowledge in what they do and take their time in helping you be able to leave their office with confidence.
Scott P.
Jan 31, 2021
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The experience of the exam was fine and professional, but the prescription I was ultimately given was simply wrong, which wasn't apparent until I used the prescription on a purchase of glasses from Zenni.
I knew that my eyesight had shifted from my last prescription, which was the reason I scheduled an exam in the first place. But the prescription Spectacles gave me was significantly different from my last prescription, and I was concerned even before I used it to purchase glasses that it might not be right. But since I don't have the expertise to assess, who am I to say? As already
I knew that my eyesight had shifted from my last prescription, which was the reason I scheduled an exam in the first place. But the prescription Spectacles gave me was significantly different from my last prescription, and I was concerned even before I used it to purchase glasses that it might not be right. But since I don't have the expertise to assess, who am I to say? As already
Crystal D.
Jun 08, 2019
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This honestly was my best eye doctor experience ever. Dr.Haloua was super calming and professional. Not only ensuring that I understood everything that was happening during the exam, but also understanding my need. I got contacts for the first time (as well as frames) here. The class Dr.Haloua gave made contacts seem less scary, and her step by step approach helped me replicate the tactics at home.
As for everyone else in that office- so nice. I felt immediatley welcomed,not just by them saying hello, but just by the atmosphere they helped create. While trying on glasses I had support and honest
As for everyone else in that office- so nice. I felt immediatley welcomed,not just by them saying hello, but just by the atmosphere they helped create. While trying on glasses I had support and honest
Michael M.
Aug 20, 2018
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People of PA: you are so lucky to have this shop.
I was hunting for glasses online and I fell in love with a designer called Sabine. Having no practical way to order them online, I started cold calling the roughly 50 locations that carried them in the USA.
Spectacles was happy to help, even though they do not have an online store. They ordered my glasses from France (I am fancy) and provided me with regular updates.
Everyone keeps asking me where I got my glasses. It would be funny if I were able to build up Spectacles' rep in Ohio :) I intend to!!
I was hunting for glasses online and I fell in love with a designer called Sabine. Having no practical way to order them online, I started cold calling the roughly 50 locations that carried them in the USA.
Spectacles was happy to help, even though they do not have an online store. They ordered my glasses from France (I am fancy) and provided me with regular updates.
Everyone keeps asking me where I got my glasses. It would be funny if I were able to build up Spectacles' rep in Ohio :) I intend to!!
Jerome S.
Sep 12, 2017
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I purchased a pair of eyeglasses from Spectacles a month ago and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The store carries some of the usual brands, but also a variety of other brands you won't find in other stores, with really cool and interesting styles. The optician, Joseph, is very friendly, and he was excellent at suggesting different styles. He helped me find a pair of glasses that was just right for me. I've gotten over a dozen of spontaneous compliments from strangers since I started wearing my new glasses! I highly recommend you check out Spectacles if you live in State
Alanna H.
Feb 05, 2016
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I am student of Penn State and my glasses that I got back home got damaged when I took a tumble the other day. I went into Spectacles today and who I believe to be the owner took 20 minutes out of the day to repair them for me and fit them to my face, free of charge. They offered excellent customer service. I would highly recommend this store.
Nikolas M.
Jul 22, 2015
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Lily Z.
Jun 02, 2015
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The eye exam was ok.
BUT I paid more than 300 in total and got a very poor cut left Len which cannot even fit into my frame. I was in a rush so I didn't have time to look through the new glasses in store, and when I got home I found the left len is bigger than my frame so it makes my frame go out of its shape a little bit. I feel extremely wired when I wear them.
BUT I paid more than 300 in total and got a very poor cut left Len which cannot even fit into my frame. I was in a rush so I didn't have time to look through the new glasses in store, and when I got home I found the left len is bigger than my frame so it makes my frame go out of its shape a little bit. I feel extremely wired when I wear them.
Whitney P.
Nov 08, 2014
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This is the only place I go for my glasses and eye care!
I've purchased at least 6 pair of designer frames here over the years, and have been happy every time! People compliment my glasses often and ask where I get them -- Joseph picks frame manufacturers of the highest quality and most interesting styles to stock his store; then he helps you pick out the best frames for your face and personality with incredible accuracy. Also, he services my frames gladly whenever they require a tune up (such as a thorough cleaning or re-adjustment) no matter how long it's been since I first purchased
I've purchased at least 6 pair of designer frames here over the years, and have been happy every time! People compliment my glasses often and ask where I get them -- Joseph picks frame manufacturers of the highest quality and most interesting styles to stock his store; then he helps you pick out the best frames for your face and personality with incredible accuracy. Also, he services my frames gladly whenever they require a tune up (such as a thorough cleaning or re-adjustment) no matter how long it's been since I first purchased
Sabrina R.
Aug 05, 2014
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Easily the best eye experience I've ever had. I needed an eye exam to get contacts, and at first I ruled out Spectacles because wow, there's no way a business downtown would be in my price range. But surprisingly, it was cheaper than Sears, coming out to $100 for an exam. Dr. Haloua is extremely friendly and gets right down to business while simultaneously making me feel comfortable. Definitely will be returning, and definitely recommend to everyone!
Sam B.
Jun 25, 2014
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Not only do they have a phenomenal selection but the service is unrivalled. The eye doctor is thorough and intelligent with a great calming personality. The optician is superbly knowledgeable in his trade. They not only make it an entertaining and smooth process throughout but theafter the sale care is amazing. Both the doctor and the optician contacted me several times after I took possesion of my new glasses to make sure I was adjusting well to them and were comfortable.
Juan M.
Oct 01, 2013
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Daniel G.
Jan 22, 2013
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Kristen H.
Dec 02, 2012
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Get it in writing.
The frames I chose were $225 and was told the lenses to fit them would be $160. So, glasses plus eye exam came to $440....fine. When I returned the next week, they said the lenses would be $290, instead of the $160 I was told. They denied that they said my lenses would be $160.....even though the optician looked at my frames and knew exactly what type of lenses I needed when he quoted the price. So, I wanted to jot down style number of the frames to ask my optician friend in another state her opinion on if I really needed a certain type of lens to have progressives. When I got
The frames I chose were $225 and was told the lenses to fit them would be $160. So, glasses plus eye exam came to $440....fine. When I returned the next week, they said the lenses would be $290, instead of the $160 I was told. They denied that they said my lenses would be $160.....even though the optician looked at my frames and knew exactly what type of lenses I needed when he quoted the price. So, I wanted to jot down style number of the frames to ask my optician friend in another state her opinion on if I really needed a certain type of lens to have progressives. When I got
Joshua G.
Sep 18, 2012
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Now i came in here thinking that it would be just another mediocre service in State College; a place that only had nice frames and an optometrist from a former soviet bloc country. Well! I can say that i was incredibly surprised! First off, the initial interaction with the staff when making my appointment was a great experience. They were very facilitating. When i came in for my appointment, i felt like i had been a client of theirs for years, even though this was my first visit with them! When it came to the eye exam, i have never been though as many interesting tests than i have here that were
D. C.
Sep 06, 2012
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I've been a customer at Spectacles since they first opened. Julie, the optometrist, is friendly and explains what she's doing and why in the exam as a matter of course. I am sensitive to having my eye poked for the typical glaucoma test, and she does the manual exam without a surcharge (some shops charge extra for this, and it's an unpleasant surprise). I can't speak to contact lens fitting; my eye doesn't like that either. The charge for exams is reasonable and the same as at chain stores around town.
In the front of the shop, Joseph maintains a fantastic selection of
In the front of the shop, Joseph maintains a fantastic selection of
Darin J.
Jan 30, 2012
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This is one of the most approachable and considerate opticals you can find here at State College, or perhaps anywhere. Joseph, the optician, is extremely friendly and honest when it comes to picking glasses. He wants you to find the glasses the speak to YOU. All I had to do was tell him my style and what I wanted out of a nice pair of glasses and he helped me by showing me a plethora of frames. He also helped me determine my face shape and the features that should be accentuated - something I never really thought of. This is my first time spending big money on a pair of glasses, but they are QUALITY
Kyle Q.
Jun 01, 2011
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Cris S.
Jan 31, 2010
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This is a great eye doctor. The wife is the optometrist and the husband is the optician. They are really friendly and very patient. They have a vast selection of high end frames and sunglasses, so it always takes me a while to find my frames. They always pull frames and help me decide what looks fun and funky but still look nice on my face. Everyone here is so nice, I really recommend them, even if you just want some new sunglasses!