Giant Optical
Ophthalmology • North Hempstead, NY
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Giant Hempstead Optical is a small, local optometry and eye care provider in Hempstead, NY (two offices at 112 Fulton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550). They offer comprehensive eye exams for all ages with a patient-friendly staff. Key details: - Industry: Retail / Optometry - Services: Comprehensive eye exams; optical care for all ages - Location: Hempstead, NY (two offices at 112 Fulton Ave, Unit B) - Contact: 516-481-2020 - Workforce: 1 employee (small, single-location practice) - Online presence: Website giantoptical.com; modest web traffic (approx. 4k monthly visits; high bounce rate and low pages per visit) - Notable attributes: Focus on family eye care; community-oriented practice
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Cash, Credit/Debit card, Possibly other common options (not specified)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Monday 10:15 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday Closed, Friday 10:15 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Sunday Closed.
Social Media
Photos
Photos published by Giant Optical showing the ophthalmology practice in North Hempstead, NY.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Zocdoc (Dr. Ira Goldberg, OD): 4.47/5 overall (34 patients reviewed)
- Trustburn (Giant Optical): 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Birdeye (Giant Hempstead Optical): 4.8 stars (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some reviewers/patients describe the doctor as kind and fast
- Some sources report high star ratings for the practice/location
- Positive mentions of professional and courteous staff in social review content
Common complaints
- Complaints about being misled about wait time / appointment delays (running behind, hour+ wait)
- Rudeness/inconsiderate staff behavior mentioned
- Reported very high prices in at least one negative review
- Some negative reviews mention office being backed up due to call outs and/or inconsistent staffing
"“I get there and there were 6 people ahead of me and the doctor was ‘running behind’… The point in making an appointment is to be seen close to the time you're scheduled, not an hour and a half later.”"
- Trustburn review (Giant Optical)"“The people who work for him… rude, and obnoxious”"
- Trustburn review (Giant Optical)"“It is a small place but the doctor is super fast and is very kind.”"
- Yelp review for GIANT OPTICALSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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