Vision Source reviews

2.9

35% would recommend to a friend

(14 total reviews)
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Donna Mikulecky

60% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jan 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I am struggling to think of any.

Cons

The work environment is significantly impacted by the owner's behavior, including gossiping about employees, favoritism, and lack of support. The owner also makes political comments that are not inclusive and are offensive towards marginalized groups. Employees are often expected to be available outside work hours, and patient interactions are challenging without adequate support. Patient abuse is not addressed, and concerns about workplace culture and communication persist. Daily operations are often complicated by a lack of structure and organization.

1.0
Mar 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Honestly, I'm struggling to think of any significant pros. It's been more of a learning experience in what not to look for in a company. If you're asking about traditional 'pros' like work-life balance or growth opportunities, those haven't been my experience. To be frank, the cons have outweighed the pros in my time there. So, while it's certainly a job, I can't really recommend it.

Cons

In my experience, there have been some significant challenges. Personally, I've found it difficult to achieve a healthy work-life balance here. There seems to be a lack of consideration for employees' personal lives, and growth opportunities are limited. I've also observed a competitive environment that can sometimes feel…unsupportive. There's a sense of secrecy and a lack of transparency that makes it difficult to feel like part of a team. It's been a challenging experience, and I've found that loyalty isn't a strong suit. While I've brought a lot to the table, it hasn't always been appreciated. Specifically, I've noticed a tendency for information to be withheld, creating an environment where it's difficult to make informed decisions. There's also a noticeable inconsistency in how policies are applied, which can lead to feelings of unfairness. Furthermore, the communication channels are often unclear, resulting in misunderstandings and a lack of collaboration. I've also observed that the company prioritizes short-term gains over long-term employee development, which has impacted morale. In general, I’ve found that the internal culture can be quite isolating. Additionally, I've perceived a degree of uneven treatment, with certain individuals seemingly receiving preferential treatment. There's also a noticeable hierarchical dynamic, where some individuals project an air of superiority, which can contribute to a less than collaborative atmosphere.

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Vision Source Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Our owners take pride in providing learning opportunities to help you advance in your career in the optometry and the optical industry. We encourage anyone with similar sentiments to share this feedback with your practice owner so it can be addressed at your specific practice location. Communication is key to a successful business and team, and each of our member practices strives to ensure that their employees feel they are on the same page with the direction of the practice and our network of practices as a whole. This feedback will help improve the employee experience across all of our member practices. As a network of practices focused on delivering high-quality patient eye care, this can sometimes result in long hours to provide such care. At each of our independently owned practices, our owners strive for wellness not only for patients, but their team members, too. We encourage anyone who feels similarly to visit with your owner if your schedule needs to be adjusted to provide a better work life balance. You were appreciated and we wish you success ahead.
5.0
Aug 27, 2024

Great place to work

Recommend
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Pros

This is a great work environment to learn and excel. The managers/doctors treat you with respect and are willing to train you in what to look for with the machines and much more. The employees were all kind to one another, and everyone was like a family. They will also train you if you have no optical experience.

Cons

The pay could be better, especially for the employees that have been there longer.

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Vision Source Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is wonderful to hear you enjoy working alongside your fellow team members and have enjoyed the work environment at your independently owned practice location. Within the Vision Source family of practices, there is appreciation for the passionate people who provide patient care! We are happy to have you within our network.
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