Metropolitan Optical – Pennsylvania Ave.

My sister was having difficulties with her eyesight and they were nice enough to let us in right before they closed and even gave us free contacts that she desperately needed. Felt welcomed and had a good experience here.

I began attending in college 35 years ago, but I settled in Maryland and tried Optometrists out here. The service was subpar. I decided to make the trek back to DC where I always receive unmatched service!

My first ever eye exam was done at Metro Optical. This place was so clean and had an amazing atmosphere. The front desk woman was very kind and explained all processes nicely. The tech who took tests on my eyes was nice as well. The actual eye doctor was so sweet and cheerful I would recommend anyone do business with her. She explained everything so intelligently and in a digestable way, I would go back to her for any other eye exam I need. The worker who helped pick out glasses was also a very swell guy. He was kind when explaining costs and helping find the right pair of glasses. I recommend anyone who needs to get their eyes checked out to come here!

Thank you, Dee, for always helping me select such fashionable eyewear! We always have a spiritual encounter every time I visit! Also, I enjoyed meeting Dr. Asha Vyas for the first time, who was extremely thorough. Thank you!

This is the best Optimetrist Ive been to in the DC area. I was previously at a Visual Affair and had a negative experience with their staff. I was looking for somewhere else and came across Metropolitan Óptical on Zocdoc. The staff was incredibly friendly. I was greeted as soon as I arrived. I came pretty early, but they made sure that I got my tests out of the way early and then I saw the doctor. My appointment was quick and efficient, but I also learned things about my eys that I hadn't known before. I also have a lot of anxiety with my eye, but they helped me breathe through the various tests that often are a challenge for me. Every staff member I interacted with was fantastic. I will definitely be returning!

I’ve seen Dr. Ayalew for over a decade and I highly recommend her and her medical assistants. They have magical tricks for putting drops in my eyes when needed and for doing the tests. Someone wrote in a review when I was deciding where to go that Dr. Ayalew could tweak the prescription so that it was like seeing in HD and it’s very true! She is very understanding and has such a nice and calm manner. For picking out glasses I highly recommend Dee (at the Penn Ave location) and Emma (who is sometimes at the Penn Ave location and sometimes at the 18th St location). Both are so sweet and honest when helping you pick out appropriate frames and lenses. This time I got computer glasses for the first time, which are fantastic for being able to see multiple screens at work at a medium distance and my phone closer up. Dee patiently explained the choices in lenses and frames and expertly adjusted the frames to fit my small face. Thanks!

Everyone here is so kind and took the time to explain everything to me and talk through various options. Dee was so wonderful helping me pick out a stylish, affordable pair of frames!