Thronebrook Optical was a total lifesaver! I called absolutely everyone in town searching for my son’s lenses in stock because his puppy ate his glasses on the Friday before he starts Kindergarten! Everyone said 7-10 business days to get the lenses in, because of the strength of his prescription. I ordered with Thronebrook on Friday and they had his lenses on Monday! My son cannot hardly see without his glasses, and now he will have his glasses when he goes to school! We even ordered a second pair as backup. They are wonderful with kids and had a really good selection as well. Wonderful hidden gem in Gainesville and my family will now be using them for all... read full review
June 2025
Got some glasses here because they’re one of the only local places that sells FL-41 tint. The guy there was super nice (forgive me, I am terrible with names), was very straightforward with me on the phone and in person, and clearly loves his job. He seems to have a lot of experience and really knows the store well. He also measured my seg height *perfectly*.
This is 100% a local business that deserves your visit if you need some new glasses. Especially since my glasses came at a reasonable price—I paid less than I used to at Costco for similar services. It was also made very clear that I could come back at any time if I was unhappy with the outcome... read full review
January 2025
I've been a customer for more than a decade. Frank is very kind and professional, and the glasses are excellent quality. Spend money locally, particularly at quality businesses such as this.
Thronebrook Optical was a total lifesaver! I called absolutely everyone in town searching for my son’s lenses in stock because his puppy ate his glasses on the Friday before he starts Kindergarten! Everyone said 7-10 business days to get the lenses in, because of the strength of his prescription. I ordered with Thronebrook on Friday and they had his lenses on Monday! My son cannot hardly see without his glasses, and now he will have his glasses when he goes to school! We even ordered a second pair as backup.
They are wonderful with kids and had a really good selection as well. Wonderful hidden gem in Gainesville and my family will now be using them for all... read full review
Got some glasses here because they’re one of the only local places that sells FL-41 tint. The guy there was super nice (forgive me, I am terrible with names), was very straightforward with me on the phone and in person, and clearly loves his job. He seems to have a lot of experience and really knows the store well. He also measured my seg height *perfectly*.
This is 100% a local business that deserves your visit if you need some new glasses. Especially since my glasses came at a reasonable price—I paid less than I used to at Costco for similar services. It was also made very clear that I could come back at any time if I was unhappy with the outcome... read full review
I've been a customer for more than a decade. Frank is very kind and professional, and the glasses are excellent quality. Spend money locally, particularly at quality businesses such as this.