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Optical Shop
On-site eyeglasses, contact lenses, and expert eyewear fittings — all under one roof.
About Our Optical Shop
Our on-site optical shop, established in the late 1990s, provides a full range of eyewear services to accommodate any lifestyle and budget. We take time to educate patients during the eyewear selection process so every patient leaves with the right lenses and frames for their individual needs.
Morgan Leto, our New York State licensed optician with over 20 years of experience, combines vision care expertise with fashion knowledge to help you find eyewear that meets both your visual needs and personal style.
Frames & Eyeglasses
Frames that fit you
Our frame collection is thoughtfully curated to suit every face shape and personal style — from timeless classics to bold, contemporary designs.
- Refined aesthetics — eyewear that complements your look
- All-day comfort — frames you forget you're wearing
- Lasting durability — quality materials built to last
Our optician stays current on the latest materials, trends, and innovations — so your eyewear not only looks exceptional, but performs just as well in your everyday life.
- Wide selection of frames for all styles and budgets
- Single-vision, bifocal, and progressive lenses
- Anti-reflective, photochromic, and blue-light coatings
- Sunglasses
- Repairs and adjustments
- FSA and some insurances accepted
Trusted Lens Brands
We proudly offer lenses from two of the most recognized and trusted names in optics.
Essilor
The world leader in ophthalmic lenses, Essilor is our go-to recommendation for eyeglass prescriptions. Patients consistently love the clarity, durability, and comfort — and so do we.
Transitions
The original light-adaptive lens. Transitions lenses automatically darken outdoors and clear up inside — giving you effortless comfort and UV protection without switching between glasses.
Contact Lenses
Our experienced Contact Lens Technician provides fitting assistance, including specialized care for challenging fits. We offer a full range of contact lens options:
- Disposable lenses — daily, bi-weekly, and monthly
- Silicone hydrogel lenses — healthier, more comfortable, and less drying
- Gas permeable lenses
- Toric lenses for astigmatism correction
- Bifocal and multifocal contacts for reading vision
- Cosmetic lenses, including color-changing options
Specialty Contact Lenses: Dr. Andrea Kassoff offers specialty contact lens fittings, including lenses for complex prescriptions.
Hours & Contact
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
- Phone
- (518) 434-1042 ext. 119
- Ask for
- Morgan
- Address
- 63 Shaker Road, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12204
A note on insurance
The Optical Shop accepts routine vision benefits from CDPHP. For Davis Vision, Eyemed, and VSP insurance plans, our Optician is available to provide information required for a typically simple reimbursement.
FSA & HSA welcome! You can use your Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account toward any eyeglasses or contact lens purchase.