I have an eye condition called kerataconus that reqires me to wear hard contact lenses. These lenses have to be refitted every few years as my vision changes (i.e., gets worse). During a visit to a contact lense fitter in the Texas Medical Center, I was told that while my left eye could be refitted with a lense that would correct for the loss of vision my right eye was too far gone and changing my contact prescription in that eye would make no difference. I would have to a have a cornea transplant in that eye to make my vision better. A few months latter after accidentally crushing one contact lense, I visited Dr. Mapes office located , Spectacles on Montrose (located very close to my work) to have my contact lense replaced. Upon my visited Dr. Mapes examined (a procedure that usually requires all kinds of special gadgetry - so I've been told) my eyes on the spot, without an appointment. He then told me that I was far from needing the surgery I was told I would need. He explained that he would order my contacts and they would be back in a few days. He even gave me a temporary contact to wear in the interim to keep my cornea stable. Of course, I was skeptical having been told by the "experts" (or so I thought) that surgery was my only option for vision improvement. I was also skeptical, because of the doctor's relaxed nature. The contacts arrived after a brief delay. I see better than I ever have in my ENTIRE life - in BOTH eyes!!!! It is amazing! Do not be put off by the relaxed nature of the doctor (actually, it is kind of refreshing). He is wonderful and while the shop may be a bit pricey, great vision is worth it - more than worth it. By the way, he also has some really great frames. Stylish, colorful, MODERN!!! - M. Williams Houston, TX
Pros: ambience, selection of frames (for those that wear glasses), customer service
Cons: price, but it is worth it
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