I’ve been a happy customer at Perception Optical for three years. I so appreciate the consistently friendly and caring service from Adam and Rachel, who advise me sagely on frame styles and lens features with no sales pressure. Whether for new glasses, a tuneup, or the most intricate of repairs, I highly recommend this wonderful little shop in East Arlington!
About Perception Optical
Perception Optical, located in Arlington, MA, is an independently owned and family-run optical shop dedicated to helping customers see better. They offer on-site eye exams through Northeast Optometry and partner with Zeiss to provide high-quality lenses. Their selection includes blue-light blocking lenses, task and computer glasses, Transitions™️, multi-focal/progressive, various lens tints, polarization for sun protection, and lab safety glasses.
Visitors praise the exceptional customer service provided by the staff, especially Adam and Rachel, who demonstrate technical skill, patience, and kindness. Scheduling appointments online is simple, and many customers find themselves choosing from a wide range of unique frames. New customers, particularly those trying contacts for the first time, appreciate the friendly and helpful approach of the optometrist, making the experience comfortable and informative. The shop is known for its personalized service and quality products, with staff going above and beyond, whether fitting new glasses or fixing existing ones. Overall, Perception Optical stands out as a welcoming place that values each customer’s needs.
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Terrific experience! Far beyond my expectations. Love these two and can't wait for my free cleaning and fit check. Such a great feeling to have such wonderful lenses, and they have an amazing selection of frames for a small store.
Adam is so helpful and kind and I will definitely be coming back next time I need glasses! I had some glasses from Warby Parker that I was having trouble getting adjusted to fit me properly. He knew exactly what to do and now they are so comfortable. He told me that next time, if I have frames from somewhere else he can do the lenses for them. I really like my weird frames, so am happy to have an option where I can get higher quality lenses and better fitting from a really skilled optitian. He is right here in Arlington so it is nice to support a local small business. And he is great with little kids, so it's easy for me to stop in when I have my crew. He does kid glasses… read full review
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Good to know
- walk-ins welcome
- accepts credit cards
- accepts android pay
- accepts apple pay
- street parking
- free wi-fi
- accepts insurance
- women-owned
- gender-neutral restrooms
- open to all
- bike parking
Location
60 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474
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