Tom Barrett Optical

Tom Barrett Optical Excellence in Eyewear since 1981 Tom Barrett Optical provides customer service that is not to be found elsewhere. We've got you covered. Have a favorite frame?

We do frame repairs in house, usually the same day. Need specialized eyewear for your favorite sports from bicycling to scuba diving? We can replace your lenses without you leaving the frames. Would you like a custom size or shape made, we can help. Think your prescription lenses are Coke bottle bottoms? Not any more. We offer the thinnest lightest and most technologically advanced lenses for your comfort and aesthetics. Custom services for all your optical needs, since 1981.

Prescription scuba masks for diving or snorkeling… 🌊We’ve been putting prescriptions into all kinds of water sports gogg...
04/14/2026

Prescription scuba masks for diving or snorkeling… 🌊

We’ve been putting prescriptions into all kinds of water sports goggles and scuba masks since 1981. Our records show over 2,000 custom scuba masks since the mid-90s (back when we finally got computers 😄).

Dallas has a strong diving community, and we’ve been lucky to be part of what might be the most important thing after a full tank of air, seeing clearly underwater.

If you’ve ever struggled to read your gauges or see clearly underwater, this is a game changer.

We specialize in custom prescription scuba masks and snorkeling masks made right here in Dallas.

A little about our process:
We start with a perfectly flat glass prescription lens for your scuba mask, made to your exact prescription, whether that’s single vision or bifocal. From there, we match or custom-create the pattern needed to shape the lens for your specific mask.

Once ready, the lenses are blocked and cut on our good old trusty glass edging machine, right here, by hand. We carefully shape, smooth, and finish the edges before securely mounting them inside your mask. Clean them up, and they’re ready to dive.

We can accommodate a wide range of prescriptions, including stronger powers and even prism. The lens shown here is a -9.00 before it’s cut down to fit the mask, so yes, we can handle the tough ones too.

If you’re looking for a prescription scuba mask in Dallas, we’ve got you covered 🤿

04/13/2026

Handcrafted precision at its finest.

Götti eyewear is known for its Swiss-made frames, where every detail matters, especially the hand polishing process that gives each frame its refined, flawless finish.

This is where craftsmanship meets design. No shortcuts, just time, skill, and attention to detail you can see and feel.

We love brands that stay true to how things should be made, and Götti is a perfect example of that.

If you appreciate independent eyewear, premium materials, and true craftsmanship, this is it.

Available here in Dallas at Tom Barrett Optical

Amaze, amaze, amaze! We love seeing classic eyewear styles make a comeback,especially when they never really went out of...
04/10/2026

Amaze, amaze, amaze! We love seeing classic eyewear styles make a comeback,
especially when they never really went out of style. The Art-Craft Rimway has been popping up again in films like Project Hail Mary and Marty Supreme. This iconic rimless eyewear design is the definition of timeless, clean, lightweight, and effortlessly refined.

A little history on this style...

Originally introduced by Art-Craft Optical in the early 20th century, the Rimway became famous for its innovative drill-mounted rimless construction, offering durability without sacrificing that barely-there look. It quickly became a staple for professionals and style purists who wanted something understated but elevated.

Across the pond, Savile Row Optical helped carry that same tradition forward, handcrafting their own version of the Rimway in London with the same attention to detail and heritage quality. Both brands have kept this classic alive for decades, proof that great design doesn’t need reinventing.

Today, the rimway style glasses trend is back in a big way, blending vintage character with modern minimalism. And yes… we have them here 👀


04/10/2026

Lafont eyewear in Dallas—bold, colorful designer eyeglasses that stand out. Perfect for a chic everyday pair.

Salt EyewearInspired by natures effortless beauty.
04/09/2026

Salt Eyewear

Inspired by natures effortless beauty.

Silhouette Eyewear in Space! They really are weightless! Tom Barrett Optical has carried Silhouette Eyewear for over 25 ...
04/07/2026

Silhouette Eyewear in Space! They really are weightless! Tom Barrett Optical has carried Silhouette Eyewear for over 25 years, the durability, quality, customization and customer service is other worldly.

Just one of those moments where something we see every day suddenly ends up… on the Moon.

Kind of makes you look at it a little differently. 🌕

03/17/2026
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03/05/2026

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01/29/2026

We are back in the office today!

We will be closed Tuesday 1/27 due to ongoing weather.  Check back tomorrow for an update on Wednesday.Stay safe and war...
01/27/2026

We will be closed Tuesday 1/27 due to ongoing weather. Check back tomorrow for an update on Wednesday.

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01/13/2026

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Happy Thanksgiving Week! We are taking a small break to spend time with friends and family! Our office will be closed We...
11/24/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Week! We are taking a small break to spend time with friends and family! Our office will be closed Wednesday 11/26 - Friday 11/28. We will be back in the office Monday 12/1 at 10am.

Address

5500 Greenville Avenue, #222
Dallas, TX
75206

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12143680170

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