Optical Choice

I’d read the reviews for Optical Choice here on Unilocal,so I figured it was worth while to check it out.
The Short Version: helpful, professional, affordable, fast!
The Long Version:
I was LONG overdue to have my eyes checked and prescriptions updated. I wear glasses mostly, and disposable contacts sometimes.
I wandered in on a Sunday afternoon, and Peter (the owner) was working. He was able to measure my old glasses prescription, and I’d also brought a pair of contacts with their prescription printed on the container.
For a small shop, there was a pretty large selection. I looked at a lot on my own while Peter was helping someone else. Then we talked about what kind of frames I was looking for. He made suggestions that were really helpful and looked great on my face. He was more helpful than anyone else at any other opticial place has been! He really wanted to find me the perfect pair of frames!
My contacts prescription falls right in the middle of two scripts. He took the time to explain the difference and try on both prescriptions to see which I liked better.
I don’t have vision insurance, so everything is 100% out-​of-​pocket. He worked with me on prices for the exam, frames, lenses and contacts. In the past, I would alternate between getting new glasses and new contacts ever year, but I was so overdue that I needed to do both. He made it work (even though I got expensive frames and lenses because of my active lifestyle).
By Wednesday (three days later), everything was ready to be picked up. So fast!
I can’t say enough great stuff about this place!

Would definitely recommend them. I walked in, they checked my vision on the spot. I got myself 2 pare of glasses. They carry nice brand name collection to choose from. They took their time to find me the right type of glasses that fits my features. Professional and polite. A+ Thank you.

I just finished my contact lens exam here, and I just want to say I love this place. They are my favorite eye doctor (and I have been seeing different ones since I was 8 years old, yearly, and now I am 32!). I came here first last year for my glasses, which they did a great job on. They are honest, and they really care about you and try their best to please you. They help you find the best glasses/​contact lenses that suits your needs. I know an eye doc is something you only need once in a while, but you need them, it needs to be good bc this is your vision we are talking about. Highly recommend them for your vision needs. Also they are right off the Kew Gardens, Union Tpke E, F train. They also are fast in getting your glasses and contacts ready for you which also makes me a happy customer.

Honestly I was heading to Cohen Optical simply because they’re a chain and I assumed it was a safe choice. Cohen’s was closed so I came here, and it turned out to be a good choice. I received the personal care of a real family-​run business.
I got new lightweight lenses put in my sunglasses for $ 110, and it was done well. (In the past I’ve had bad experiences with new lenses, such as having dirty edges, or BS like opticians saying that the normal type of lens «won’t fit» in my frames, etc.)
Peter also adjusted the frames I was wearing on the spot when I came to pick up my sunglasses. When I voiced concern about the lens being heated (because in the past someone melted the coating on my lens!) he covered the lens with a towel while he heated the arm.
Overall, polite, comprehensive, and no sales nonsense!

Come see Peter. He is the best! Great service, great prices. Today is Sunday and my glasses will be ready by Wednesday! Also good selection with Versace, Just Cavalli etc. I will def be back again!

Nothing like finding a great little store that suits your needs right in your neighborhood. I’m somewhat ashamed to say that for years I thought only the big chains (Lenscrafters) would have the selection that I needed, but Optical Choice had plenty of nice designer frames to choose from. And unlike the big chains, I received friendly one-​on-​one service. No upsells, no cattle prodding. Just a pleasant commercial exchange straight out of some bygone olden days.

I’ve been going here for 8 years now and it’s an excellent place. The proprietor Peter is usually around and very knowledgeable and been in the business a long time unlike the rookies you meet at the large chains. I honestly don’t like the chain stores for my eyeglass needs as they turn out to be too expensive even after the discounts. Optical has a good collection of stuff and if you were to go back for minor needs like tightening the screws or re-​balancing the frame, they usually are king enough to help for free