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Pearle Vision is a long-established eye care and eyewear retailer (since 1961) with a presence across multiple countries and a focus on in-store eye exams, designer frames, and prescription sunglasses. Their model centers on trust from exam to eyewear, supported by franchise-based operations and corporate backing. The company is headquartered in New York and operates in the U.S. with locations that include a Luxottica-backed network. For Somerville, MA specifically, this summary indicates Pearle Vision as the brand you’d visit for eye exams and eyewear, but the provided content does not list a Somerville location or contact details. To find a Somerville- area Pearle Vision, check the Pearle Vision location finder or contact iCare@pearlevision.com for assistance. If you intended a nearby Massachusetts location, you may also consider nearby Boston-area offices historically associated with the network.

Clinic Type

Ophthalmology and Optometry

Address

22 McGrath Hwy #4, Somerville, MA 02143

Phone

617-623-7522

Email

Opening Hours

Sun Closed; Mon 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Tue 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Wed 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Thu 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Prescription eyeglasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Contact lenses
  • Eye health/wellness
  • Fitting/top brands (Ray-Ban, Burberry, Michael Kors)
  • Contact lens exams/eye care center locator
  • What to expect from eye exams
  • 5 reasons eye exams are vital

Insurance & Payment

  • United Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • VSP
  • EyeMed Vision
  • Tricare Eye Insurance
  • Insurance (general)
  • HSA and FSA benefits
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Vision (insurance)
  • VSP Vision
  • Eyemed Vision Care (EyeMed)

You should bring vision and medical insurance information; prices depend on insurance provider

Cash, Credit/Debit, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Insurance payments, Save 40% on lenses with frame purchase. Complete pair (frame and lenses) purchase required. Valid prescription required.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian

Pricing

  • Prices depend on insurance provider; call store for out-of-pocket costs/deductibles

FAQs

What is an eye exam like?

An eye exam involves a series of tests to assess vision and eye health; optometrist discusses results and determines prescription.

Do eye exams detect health issues beyond vision?

Yes, a comprehensive exam can detect general health problems.

What should I bring to my eye exam?

You should bring your vision insurance and medical insurance information to your eye exam. If you currently wear any prescription lenses, bring your eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp: 3.6 out of 5 stars (59 reviews)
  • Google Reviews: 4.1 - 4.3 out of 5 stars

Patients praise

  • Dr. Alex is highly regarded and professional
  • Thorough vision testing by the doctor
  • Helpful and professional office staff mentioned in some reviews
  • Good selection of frames and potential discounts

Common complaints

  • Issues with prescription accuracy and lens quality
  • Frustration with repeat visits for corrections
  • Unhelpful or dismissive staff attitude regarding errors
  • Strict no-show and late arrival fees

"Wish i could give 0 stars. I have a high rx and decided to splurge on a nice designer frame with all the bells and whistles. After having my lenses remade 4 times they still are wrong."

Unilocal user review

"I was having some trouble with progressive lenses I got a few months ago and the Dr took the time to go through vision testing very thoroughly."

Yelp user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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