Dr. Holly Richards, OD
Optometrist
714 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
At a glance
4.85 stars (60 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 37 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, EyeMed, Medicare, more+ ·
Works at Stars in Your Eyes Optometry
Speaks English
4.85
60 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.8
Recent reviews
I love Dr. Richards! She is so friendly and informative and never pushes services or merchandise you may not want. She explains things thoroughly and in a way a non-medically inclined person understands (without being patronizing). I highly recommend "seeing" this doctor. Get it? :D
March 15, 2017Samantha R.Verified patient
Great location right downtown. No waiting...
Dr. Richards spent time with me during the tests and staff were great at helping with frames!
December 4, 2016John K.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
EyeMed
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
EyeMed
Popular visit reasons
Blepharospasm
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Keratoconus
Retina Consultation
Routine Eye Exam
Blepharospasm
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
More about Dr. Holly Richards, OD
*Appointments are not confirmed until booked over the phone with our staff*
*We have a 24 hour cancellation policy*
Thank you for your interest in Stars In Your Eyes Optometry. We look forward to helping you with all your eye care needs. To finalize your ZocDoc appointment after it is scheduled, we will contact you directly to discuss what the exam will entail and to let you know what professional fees to expect. If you have routine vision or medical insurance, we will need to confirm that we are a provider under your specific plan(s).
Holly Richards, OD is originally from Houston, Texas. She attended The University of Texas at Dallas, where she was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts in biology. Dr. Richards (formerly Matthys) graduated in 2006 from The University of Houston College of Optometry, where she received distinction letters of excellence in clinical patient care.
Dr. Richards also received an award for her outstanding clinical grand rounds and new developments case report that focused on the rare effects on the retina, secondary to Lupus.
Dr. Richards is licensed as a therapeutic optometrist and an optometric glaucoma specialist by the Texas Optometry Board and National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, and The Central Texas Optometric Society.
Dr. Richards takes special interest in the treatment and management of ocular disease and emergencies, laser vision correction management, and vision correction with every type of contact lens. She also enjoys staying current on the latest trends and technologies within the eye care industry and incorporates many of these advances into her daily clinical practic
Education & experience
Education
University of Houston, Doctor of Optometry
University of Texas, Dallas (Bachelor’s)
Practice
Stars in Your Eyes Optometry
Professional memberships
American Optometric Association
Texas Optometric Association
Central Texas Optometric Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1831117977
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
4.78
Bedside manner
4.86
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Great staff, smart and quick, helpful, beautiful atmosphere, convenient spot. Dr. Richards and her office are top notch.
January 6, 2016Jacob C.Verified patient
Dr. Richards was very knowledgeable, thoroughly answered all the questions I had, overall a great experience!
April 2, 2015Diego M.Verified patient
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Dr. Richards was wonderful and explained everything thoroughly.
April 12, 2016Wendy D.Verified patient
Friendly, nice doctor. None-too-subtle upsell to their retinal scan machine though (vs. dilation).
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It was great! She was very knowledgeable and I never waited long.
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Very professional and personable. Best eye exam I've ever had
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She was great at explaining everything. Was perfect visit.
July 8, 2013Initials hidden
Very personable, answered all my questions and then some!
November 17, 2014Initials hidden
Thanks for helping me before my appointment date :-)
September 4, 2013Aleyda S.Verified patient
Dr. Richards explained everything very thoroughly.
October 19, 2012Amanda F.Verified patient
I love Dr. Richards! She is so friendly and informative and never pushes services or merchandise you may not want. She explains things thoroughly and in a way a non-medically inclined person understands (without being patronizing). I highly recommend "seeing" this doctor. Get it? :D
March 15, 2017Samantha R.Verified patient
Great location right downtown. No waiting...
Dr. Richards spent time with me during the tests and staff were great at helping with frames!
December 4, 2016John K.Verified patient
All the staff with Dr Richards was very professional, informative, and I got exactly what I needed to help correct my vision. Would recommend!
April 6, 2016Jefferson L.Verified patient
Excellent visit. Helpful people all around, calm and relaxing atmosphere. Came in and had a technician help me perform my eye exam and measurements almost immediately. After, the doctor helped me further, explained what she was going to do, and helped examined my eyes thoroughly. The glasses guys were helpful too, sitting down, picking frames, and adjusting as requested.
January 15, 2016Stanley C.Verified patient
the best of any doctor visit i have ever had
More than 1 year agoJoe E.Verified patient
Holly and the staff were wonderful, professional and very thorough with the eye exam! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an eye doc!
May 28, 2015Johanna R.Verified patient
Great visit and very timely, just not right away. All in all, they were very thorough and made the entire eye-exam process painless!
March 16, 2015Matthew W.Verified patient
Overall, this was a great visit. The staff was polite, efficient, and knowledgable. I felt like their only customer even though the office had a constant flux of patients. Finally, there was a fine selection of glasses to choose from after my appointment.
March 18, 2014Stephen V.Verified patient
Great experience and great staff! Got me in and out quickly while still taking the time to provide excellent service. Definitely going back.
More than 1 year agoGriffin Royal F.Verified patient
She was great, and loved her whole staff.
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It was very good. I plan to see her again.
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Nice visit. Everyone there was polite and so helpful. The doctor was knowledgeable and made me feel quite comfortable. She answered all my questions and explained everything that was going on during the visit. Michael did an excellent job in helping me find the perfect frames.
January 15, 2013Initials hidden
I waited for 10 min then had a few tests run by an assistant then waited again for about 10 min inside for the doc to arrive. I found her to be competent and efficient.
January 8, 2013Initials hidden
Entire staff was very helpful. Even though I was the last patient of the day, Dr. Richards went into great detail explaining every test that they ran on me during the appt. and what she found.
January 7, 2013Scott G.Verified patient
Very professional and sweet!
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She was great! Highly recommend her!
April 19, 2012Mary Lou C.Verified patient
The doctor I saw was very nice...
April 18, 2012Tamarisk M.Verified patient
I have really high anxiety when it comes to optometrist visits and exams, but the entire staff was great! They really put me at ease through the entire process. While the Congress location might be a little inconvient due to parking etc, it is the best optometrist I have ever been to in my life! I would highly recommend Dr. Richards!
More than 1 year agoCollette C.Verified patient
She is very faced paced and straight to the point. Not warm or nuturing which I expected being a first time customer. She did seem knowledgeable.
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What practice does Dr. Holly Richards work with?
Dr. Holly Richards works with Stars in Your Eyes Optometry.
Where is Dr. Holly Richards's office located?
Dr. Holly Richards's office is located at 714 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Holly Richards?
Dr. Holly Richards frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Holly Richards on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Holly Richards speak?
Dr. Holly Richards speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Holly Richards in reviews?
60 patients have reviewed Dr. Holly Richards. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.85/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.78/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.