Artist Stephen Smith outfitted this store—inside and out—with a series of 12 abstract illustrations, featuring circular shapes, welcoming words, and (of course!) our glasses.
Meet the top-notch optometrists at Pentagon City
Our affiliated eye doctors combine best-in-class expertise with a relationship-driven, patient-first approach.
Dr. Christopher Zahora
Introduction
Dr. Christopher Zahora is a state-licensed optometrist who graduated from the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2024. Specializing in primary care optometry, Dr. Zahora uses cutting-edge technology and clinical expertise to perform a comprehensive eye health exam—prescribing eyeglasses, fitting contact lenses, evaluating eye health, and more for patients ages 4 and up.
Dr. Christopher Zahora is a state-licensed optometrist who graduated from the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2024. Specializing in primary care optometry, Dr. Zahora uses cutting-edge technology and clinical expertise to perform a comprehensive eye health exam—prescribing eyeglasses, fitting contact lenses, evaluating eye health, and more for patients ages 4 and up.
Comprehensive exams starting at $95
We recommend an annual exam to help evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Plus, it gives you an opportunity to ask an expert optometrist any eye-related questions.
A detailed image of the surface of your retina for the doctor to assess your eye health and check for conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachments (available at most locations for an additional $39)
Thankfully, no—we have newer methods for measuring intraocular pressure now.
It's best to have this information handy:
A list of any eye- or vision-related symptoms you're experiencing
An overview of your and your family's medical history
A list of medications you're taking (non-prescription medications included)
Your vision insurance information (if applicable)
Any questions you'd like to ask the eye doctor
You should also bring any corrective lenses you're currently using—glasses and contacts—and a pair of sunglasses to wear afterwards in case your eyes are dilated during your exam.
A comprehensive eye exam includes tests for visual acuity, refraction, and binocular vision, as well as a full ocular health assessment. A retinal exam may also be performed, sometimes requiring pupil dilation. Learn more about what to expect here.
We recommend getting an eye exam once a year to evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Other factors may influence how often you get an eye exam, including your age, whether you wear glasses or contacts, and if your medical history puts you at higher risk for eye diseases.
We're in-network with most major vision carriers, like UnitedHealthcare, Davis Vision, Superior Vision, and some VSP plans. For other plans, like EyeMed and Cigna, we often work as an out-of-network carrier. (Not all optometrists accept all insurance plans. We can only confirm your coverage details during your visit.)
Glasses and contacts prescriptions typically expire one to two years after the prescription was written. This time frame may vary depending on your state's regulations and the risk of your vision changing more quickly.
Recent Google reviews from Arlington, VA
4.6 out of 5(232 reviews)
Andres
September 12, 2026
5 out of 5
This Warby Parker is great. The eye exam was fast, easy, and comfortable. He answered all my questions and got me setup with 2 specific prescriptions. Always choose warby!
Response from Warby Parker
September 12, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Terri S
September 11, 2026
5 out of 5
Staff was personable, very knowledgeable about the eyewear and the Dr. explained every step.
Response from Warby Parker
September 11, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
sophia b
September 10, 2026
5 out of 5
I genuinely cannot say enough wonderful things about Adam, Kina, and Dr. Zahora at Warby Parker Pentagon City. I came in under a ridiculous time crunch before an urgent trip and needed help essentially immediately. Instead of making an already stressful situation harder, this team somehow made the impossible feel effortless.
They found a way to accommodate me with a same-day appointment, and from the moment I walked in, the level of kindness, competence, and attention was extraordinary. Adam and Kina were phenomenal. They were warm, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and seemed to anticipate what I needed before I even had to ask. Nothing felt rushed or transactional. They treated me like a person they genuinely wanted to help.
And Dr. Zahora was exceptional. Thoughtful, meticulous, reassuring, and remarkably good at explaining everything without making the appointment feel clinical or impersonal. It is rare to encounter someone who combines that level of expertise with such an effortless bedside manner.
The three of them functioned less like a retail and clinical team and more like some absurdly efficient eyewear dream team sent down from Mount Olympus because apparently the gods now specialize in optometry.
I walked in stressed and on a deadline and walked out feeling completely taken care of. That transformation matters. Plenty of businesses can sell you glasses. Very few can take a chaotic day and make you feel calmer simply because the people helping you are exceptionally good at what they do.
Adam, Kina, and Dr. Zahora deserve recognition individually and as a team. If Warby Parker is wondering what outstanding customer experience is supposed to look like, it is happening at Pentagon City with these three.
Truly one of the best customer service experiences I have had anywhere. Five stars feels insufficient. Give them raises, crowns, and whatever Warby Parker’s version of a Nobel Prize is.
Response from Warby Parker
September 10, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Paula S
September 04, 2026
5 out of 5
The staff was professional, accommodating, patient and courteous.
Response from Warby Parker
September 05, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
lamonte n
September 01, 2026
5 out of 5
Many thanks to the wonderful staff members Kelle, Travis, and Alexis at Warby Parker. I was looking for somewhere in the mall to get my glasses cleaned and figured I'd try Warby Parker. Upon walking in, I was greeted with a smile by the wonderful Kelle.
Her customer service and knowledge were top-tier. Travis was able to make my glasses look brand new after cleaning, and Alexis was awesome in assisting me as well. These three individuals really brightened up my day, and I will definitely be back soon. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit!
Response from Warby Parker
September 01, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Brian C
August 19, 2026
1 out of 5
Hopefully caught them on an off day. Went in to pick up some sunglasses and the staff was just rude and dismissive, as if I was disrupting whatever they had going on for the morning. I was not greeted, so I said hello and told them what I was looking for. They basically told me to go and look around then went to the back storeroom. When they came back out, I asked for some more information, then was told to just continue looking around the corner. No suggestions, no conversation. I can do that online, so I left. Disappointed.
Response from Warby Parker
August 26, 2026
We are incredibly sorry to hear about your experience, Brian. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will pass your feedback along to our team. Please reach out to us at reviews@warbyparker.com to discuss further.
Cynthia P
August 15, 2026
5 out of 5
All the staff were super helpful - from the doc that gave me my eye exam, the person that repaired my old Warby Parker glasses, the people that helped me pick new frames, and the person willing to figure out how to make Insurance pay for some of the cost :) I've gone to this location for a while and will keep coming back while I live in DC
Response from Warby Parker
August 15, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
LeMya C
August 06, 2026
5 out of 5
Excellent experience at this location from start to finish. The time, patience, precision, and care that the staff & doctor provided to myself and my two children was phenomenal. As soon as I walked through the threshold of the door I was greeted and once asked my name, they said that they were anticipating my family’s arrival and immediately started our preliminary examinations. My children felt at ease and were able to get through their exams with ease due to the doctors wonderful bedside manner and relatable personality. I would recommend Warby Parker to everyone and specifically this location. Thank you for all that you do.
Response from Warby Parker
August 06, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Jewell P
August 01, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience with Travis and Kelly! Appreciate their help with my glasses adjustment and support thinking through options for lens replacement
Response from Warby Parker
August 01, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
reed s
July 31, 2026
5 out of 5
Warby Parker at Pentagon city mall is great. Modern exam, good service
Response from Warby Parker
July 31, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Melissa J
July 28, 2026
5 out of 5
The customer service at this location was amazing!
Response from Warby Parker
July 28, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Nicolle G
July 27, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience at this location. Sales agent was very professional and helpful. The process was simple, quick, and easy!
Response from Warby Parker
July 27, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Cheryl P
July 25, 2026
5 out of 5
Warm welcome into the store. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable service without hovering over you!
Response from Warby Parker
July 25, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Jacqueline N
July 24, 2026
5 out of 5
Best customer service. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back.
Response from Warby Parker
July 24, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Erica P
July 18, 2026
5 out of 5
Overall great experience. Wide variety of frames and excellent customer service.
Response from Warby Parker
July 18, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Foreign R
July 15, 2026
5 out of 5
Entire staff was very informative and patient. This was my first time buying prescription glasses and they made the process very straightforward for me.
Response from Warby Parker
July 15, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Raina A
July 14, 2026
5 out of 5
This location was able to accommodate a same day appointment request after a previous appointment at a different retailer didn't work out. The lady who scheduled my appointment was knowledgeable and answered questions about eye exam fees and even the best mall entrance door to enter to reach the location effortlessly. Once at the location, all personnel were friendly and the doctor was accommodating, knowledgeable ressurring and patient. After my eye exam, the associates helped me pick some amszing frames. All pricing was upfront with no hidden costs. My experience was a 10 out of 10, and I highly recommend them.
Response from Warby Parker
July 14, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Marion B
June 30, 2026
5 out of 5
Excellent service, selections and value.
Response from Warby Parker
June 30, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Sarah R
June 30, 2026
1 out of 5
I bought glasses from here for around $400. They are progressive lenses so stupid expensive everywhere. The lenses scratched within 3 months. I brought them to the store & was told they would have to take the glasses & ship them back to factory & it could take 20 days! Really?! I’ve had cheeeeaaaap glasses from zenni for the last 10 years. They haven’t scratched until I’ve had them for well over a year. Many lasted longer. I needed different lenses from zenni one time for a pair of the glasses I ordered from them. They just shipped me the lenses & they have a video that tells you how to do it!! Warby Parker acting like it’s 1994!!!! I have no other glasses to wear so I CAN’T let them have them for 20 days!!! I definitely won’t be back. I feel taken advantage of & swindled!!!
Response from Warby Parker
June 30, 2026
We are very sorry you did not have a great experience, Sarah. Reach out to us at reviews@warbyparker.com if you would like to discuss further — we would love to connect.
Anita S
June 15, 2026
5 out of 5
Loved the experience at the Pentagon City location. They are an amazing team that is extremely helpful, friendly and will answer any and all questions you have. The eye exam was simple and it was a great selection of glasses and an enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend this location.
Response from Warby Parker
June 15, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Zakiya D
June 10, 2026
5 out of 5
I was absolutely blown away by my first experience at Warby Parker Pentagon City!! The staff were all very friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and happy to answer my (many) questions. The eye exam was very smooth and efficient and I was very impressed by the modern exam technology available to make the process so easy and comfortable. I also appreciated the variety and affordability of frames. This experience was great, and I’m looking forward to my next visit!
Response from Warby Parker
June 10, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Emilina B
June 07, 2026
5 out of 5
The team at Warby was so attentive, helpful and delightful! They made the process easy, efficient and fun. I am very happy with the frames I chose and will 100% be back!
Response from Warby Parker
June 07, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Ashleigh J
May 26, 2026
5 out of 5
Roberto at Warby Parker provided the best experience I’ve had out of the five locations I’ve visited. He was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and took the time to teach me how to choose glasses that fit my face and style. His kindness, patience, and professionalism did not go unnoticed. He made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable, and I truly appreciated all of his help. Thank you, Roberto, for such outstanding customer service!
Response from Warby Parker
May 26, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Rebecca G
May 20, 2026
5 out of 5
Took my 9 yo daughter here and Dr. Christoper was wonderful with her. She actually enjoyed the exam…def a first.
Response from Warby Parker
May 20, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Jordan R
May 07, 2026
5 out of 5
BEST WARBY ON EARTH
Response from Warby Parker
May 07, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!