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Howard Crane

Optometrist236 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
4.78

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.79
Insurances accepted
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Davis Vision
EyeMed
VSP
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Today, Apr 2 – Wed, Apr 15
Insurances accepted
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Davis Vision
EyeMed
VSP
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Howard Crane
236 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

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Howard Crane

Providing quality eye care is a family tradition at Crane Optical. Crane Optical has been caring for individuals and families in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties since 1949 and is one of the longest standing operations in the community.

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.79
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I have been a patient here since the 80’s . I always receive the same quality care! Dr Crane is always professional and kind!
Verified patient
Dr. Crane was fantastic! I don't think I've ever had a prescription as clear and perfect as I do now. I'd highly recommend.
Verified patient
The doctor was friendly and answered all of my questions. He was professional and knowledgeable and now I can see better!
Always a great experience, friendly staff, great doctor and a well executed exam. I've been coming here for over 12 years.
Verified patient
Met with Dr. Isaac. She is very professional, competent, and friendly. Very efficient check-in and check-out as well.
Verified patient
Very good service. One of the few times at a doctor I was treated like a person rather than a walking insurance card.
Verified patient
Very professional and was really skilled with figuring out the best prescription for my eyes! Fast and friendly too.
Dr. Crane was very nice and extremely knowledgeable. I came in for my annual eye exam and was in/out in 30 minutes!
Verified patient
Dr. Crane was extremely professional and friendly. I would recommend him to everyone I know. 10/10, will go again!
Verified patient
I took my 9 year old daughter here and Dr.Crane and his staff was very patient, knowledgeable, quick, friendly!!!
Poorly managed office. This experience was bad enough for me to go through the effort of leaving this review.
Dr Crane was very efficient and helpful during my appointment. Everyone in his office was so helpful as well!
Verified patient
The staff is beyond friendly, and helpful!! Dr. Crane really knows his business and is helpful and friendly.
Verified patient
I've been seeing Dr. Crane for years because I know that he's good at what he does. The staff is excellent.
Verified patient
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit! I would most definitely go back, and I have already told others about them.
Verified patient
Dr. Crane made me feel comfortable and was easy to talk to. Great staff and a great experience.
Everyone who works here is professional and friendly. I look forward to my appointments here.
Friendly and helpful staff. I had a good experience with both the doctor and his staff.
Short wait and thorough examination. I very much enjoyed Dr. Crane's pace and style.
Dr. Crane knew his stuff and saved me money on my contacts. Big pluses in my book.
It's always a very efficient process working with the staff at Dr. Crane's office.
Verified patient
My visit was pleasant. Dr. Crane did a good job &The staff was helpful & nice.
Verified patient
Very clean and professional and very polite staff All Around very good visit
Verified patient
The appointment was quick and efficient. Everyone is always really nice!
Professional receptionist Professional Doctor Yes I would return
Verified patient
Super professional and friendly! Would recommend to anybody!
Verified patient
Dr Crane did a great job and I will recommend him when I can
Verified patient
Friendly staff, efficient processes and clean environment.
Verified patient
The personal touch at this place makes all the difference.
Verified patient
Excellent experience. I would highly recommend them.
Verified patient
Fast professional and caring. Nice place and people.
Verified patient
Great interaction. Very professional and thorough.
Verified patient
I was very pleased with Dr. Isaac's thorough exam.
Friendly staff, quick and efficient appointment.
Extremely friendly staff and doctor! The woman who helped me pick out my frames was prepared with my insurance information and gave me feedback on how the frames looked on me. Dr. Crane was very nice and explained everything thoroughly!
Once I got to the doctor's office I was informed that he did not accept my coverage even I believed when I filled out the pre visit form I indicated what coverage I had.
Verified patient
I went in for an eye exam. The entire staff was very friendly, and got me in and out with no problems. I will definitely go back for my next appointment :)
Verified patient
I probably would not recommend Dr. Crane. Overall I felt uncomfortable, felt that this doctor was not listening to what I was saying. It was very strange that he took my contacts out of my eye for me, then threw them away. I couldn't protest because the first eye was done before I realized what was happening. He should tell patients what he's doing before touching their eye with his bare hands. I would have liked to keep my contacts, or at least been asked before he threw them away. I've been to 5+ eye doctors, and they always ask me to remove my own contacts, and I can put them in a case. Even when other doctors put in eye drops, they warn you first.... Also, Dr. Crane strongly pressured me to switch contact lens brands. I told him multiple times I was extremely happy with my Acuvue Oaysis for Astigmatism, but he insisted that I try a new brand. I said the vision of the new lenses looked identical to my old lenses, and comfort was them same, but he insisted it was better. In fact the new lenses were slightly blurry in both eyes! I could not even try them all day due to the blurriness. He did not want to write me a prescription for my Acuvue that I've been using comfortably for 10+ years, and I had to call his office to insist on my Acuvue prescription. It really seemed like he was being paid by to promote this other brand, and wouldn't believe me when I said my Acuvue lenses were working great for me. Finally, the office said they cannot email me my prescription, they can only send it by mail or fax. So I'm sitting waiting for my prescription to come in the mail.
Verified patient
Dr. Krane and his staff were a pleasure to be with. Everyone was friendly and they saw me super fast! Dr. Krane himself is very thorough and friendly. You can tell he has years of experience by the way he runs his appointment - everything was so efficient but nothing was rushed. He answered all of my questions and provided some good advice for different contacts.
I have just started my first job therefore have my own insurance for the first time as well. I am learning about my coverage still and he was aware of this. He was very unclear and poor on the communication about prices of things and what each procedure and add on would cost in regards to both glasses and contacts. I was even there for contacts of which I told him many times. His bedside manner was a little direct and harsh in some ways.
Every single person at the office was lovely, the visit was quick, and I was really pleased to have someone help me pick my glasses at the end! She pulled a selection for me that I would have absolutely chosen myself! I’m so happy to have found them, I will be getting my eye exams and glasses from Dr. Crane’s office from now on!
Verified patient
Different experience than any eye doctor I’ve ever been to - in a good way!! He was very knowledgeable and communicated clearly, he answered any questions I had with confidence. The contacts he suggested are SO much better than anything I’ve had before and the staff was so helpful with finding new glasses which I always find to be a pain, I really appreciated that there was someone to specifically help me find the right fit.
Verified patient
This office is amazing! The doctor is very good, friendly, and intelligent. His staff always remembers me and gives me the best service.
Verified patient
Dr. Crane was great. I feel much better with my new contacts, and the office staff was friendly. Everything was clean, and their COVID protocols were great. I felt very safe and well taken care of.
Verified patient
The staff and doctors at this office were great. The office offers discounted exams for new patients on Wednesdays and their fees were really reasonable. My appointment was efficient (quick but not rushed) and I’ll definitely be recommending this office to friends in the area!
Verified patient
The office is in a very convenient location down town. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Only waited for a few minutes, which made sense because I arrived early. Dr. Crane is very knowledgeable and professional. Would recommend to friends/family/anyone looking for new glasses or contacts. Probably the most accurate prescription I’ve ever gotten!
Verified patient
I have been going to Dr. Crane for 7yrs, and I am satisfied with his services. Keep up the good work, and thank you for keeping your patients safe!!
Verified patient
Fantastic office staff. Fabulous service.
Verified patient
I liked Dr. Crane so much, I called my mom to recommend him. I really like how he explains everything. It makes me feel like I’m a part of my own eye care.
Verified patient
Everything was great. He provides good advice and isn't short on information. Efficient visit without feeling any rush. Helpful and attentive.
Verified patient