Eyeglasses in Buffalo and Rochester, NY

Your glasses aren’t just how you see the world properly, they’re also a big part of how you look. We know our patients’ needs range from purely functional to fully fashionable — that’s why our member practices curate eyewear collections with options for everyone!

With some of the largest and most diverse selections of eyeglasses and sunglasses in Buffalo, Rochester, and throughout Western New York as a whole, our eye doctors and opticians are committed to finding you frames you’ll love!

The Right Glasses Make a World of Difference

It’s easy to fall into the trap of wearing eyeglasses with prescriptions or measurements that are just slightly off, fit just a little wrong, or that look just a bit unflattering on your face. We believe in tailored solutions, generating precise vision prescriptions and taking the time to make sure your eyewear doesn’t just fit your head, it suits your sense of style, so your vision and fashion can both be top-notch.

Trust Our Expert Eye Doctors & Opticians

In all our member practices, our eye doctors and opticians aren’t just highly trained and experienced in their respective fields of eye care and eyewear, they’ve also spent years working together to make sure that your eyeglasses provide crystal-clear vision, fit perfectly comfortably, and make you look incredible. Let our staff take care of you!

Trusted Optometrists in Your Neighborhood

Five Star Testimonial

"Friendly & Helpful"

Buffalo Optical Patient

“I don’t normally write reviews, but Buffalo Optical deserves it. They are friendly, helpful, and try their best to find what you are looking for. Both times I have been there they went above-and-beyond to make sure I got my glasses in time.”

-M.W.

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“More than 5 stars”

Value Vision Patient

“If I could give Value Vision more than 5 stars I absolutely would. The staff are all amazing, friendly, and very helpful!”

-J.W.

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"Great Experience for the Whole Family"

Derby Eye & Vision Patient
“Three exams today! Picking out glasses for my kids was made fun and the staff was great with them. We had an issue with insurance but they helped get to the bottom of it. Fantastic staff.”

-R.D.

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“Best Eye Doctor”

Whelpey & Paul Patient

“Whelpey & Paul is hands down best eye doctor/optical shop around. Everybody is so friendly and personable. The eye exams are very thorough, and they make sure to take the time to address and discuss what is going on with your eyes and what’s best for them.”

-B.O.

Our Eyeglasses Offerings

Incredible Collections of Eyeglasses

While you’ll find different brands and styles on display in our different locations, our collections always have one thing in common: they’re huge! Whether you love classic designs or fashion-forward frames, whether your eyewear needs to survive harsh conditions or make a statement in a crowded room, our opticians can guide you through our collections to find eyeglasses you’ll want to wear right away.

Designer Frames for Everyone

We carry frames from some of the most popular, trusted, and beloved brands and designers in the world of eyewear because we know these creators make frames our patients love. But designer doesn’t have to mean overly expensive. We carry options for every budget so you can get the pair — or pairs — of eyewear that makes you feel like a million bucks, no matter what you’ve spent!

Customizable Lenses

Precision vision correction isn’t all our lenses have to offer our patients. Our member practices offer all kinds of lens coatings and upgrades for added protection from sunlight, glare, blue light from digital screens, scratches, shattering, and more.

Prescription Sunglasses

It’s important to be able to see clearly in even the brightest sunlight without risking injuring your eyes. After all, how else are you going to enjoy spring mornings, game days, and summer afternoons? Our sunglasses can be outfitted with prescription lenses, so you have sharp vision for every sunny day that comes your way!

Pediatric Glasses for Children

While you’re probably most concerned about whether your children’s glasses correct their eyesight and stay on during their busy days, your children are worried that they’ll like how their glasses look. That’s why it’s our job to make everyone happy, helping your kids find eyeglasses they’ll love to wear and ensuring that those glasses provide the clear, comfortable vision they need throughout the day!

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