Carytown Optical Shoppe

Carytown Optical Shoppe Carytown Optical is the coolest optical shoppe in Richmond Virginia displaying funky frames, sophisti Carytown Optical Shoppe was established in 1983.

This jewel of an optical shoppe is a much loved addition to Richmond's network of eclectic, small and unique businesses. For the eyewear enthusiast it is an eye candy shoppe! In our shoppe you will find sunglasses and eyeglass frames from around the world. We carry fabulous lines such as Anne et Valentine, Face A Face, Vinylize, Sabine Be, Vuarnet, Salt, Kawasaki, custom made I Greens, Matsuda, an

d more. We give you the personal attention that you need to assure a proper fitting eyeglass frame, and one that makes you feel and look great. The styles we carry range from the demure, sophisticated and classic to artsy, fun, and playful. The atmosphere of our shoppe is an authentic, one of a kind experience and it is true to the Carytown name. People come to Carytown Optical instead ordering glasses online to experience just what we and our neighboring businesses have to offer. At Carytown Optical, we can also service your eyewear with an adjustment or an eyeglass repair. We are able to put prescription lenses into your frame, accept your eye doctor's prescription or just give you advice that you may be seeking. At Carytown Optical, our customer's delight and satisfaction is our mission. We also have eye exams available. We can schedule and arrange your visit with Dr. Benjamin Gates, who specializes in contact lens fittings, astigmatism fittings and bifocal contact lens fittings. The optical shoppe has access to the majority of the lens manufacturers and coatings that are made. We specialize in the best freeform progressive multifocal lenses and the top rated antiglare coating, Crizal Avance. We also specialize in mirror coatings for your sunglasses. Drop in to meet us and see what you've been missing in eyewear. It's time to Raise Your Glasses!

Sabrina wearing her new fun and funky Theo Tracing with blue tinted lenses! Thank you Sabrina!
04/18/2026

Sabrina wearing her new fun and funky Theo Tracing with blue tinted lenses! Thank you Sabrina!

Gorgeous! Thierry Lasry!
04/15/2026

Gorgeous! Thierry Lasry!

Thierry Lasry eyewear now in Richmond,Va. at Carytown Optical Shoppe! They are unique in the richness of their many colo...
04/15/2026

Thierry Lasry eyewear now in Richmond,Va. at Carytown Optical Shoppe! They are unique in the richness of their many colors,their style and their solid feel! Thanks for the photo op Thierry! What a great show in NYC!

I wanted to share the article about Carytown Optical Shoppe featured in the April edition of Invision magazine! Thank yo...
04/09/2026

I wanted to share the article about Carytown Optical Shoppe featured in the April edition of Invision magazine! Thank you to the team at Invision for the recognition of our unique optical house ! I could not have told my story better!

I wanted to share a featured article in the April edition of Invision magazine about Carytown Optical Shoppe! Thank you...
04/09/2026

I wanted to share a featured article in the April edition of Invision magazine about Carytown Optical Shoppe! Thank you to the team at Invision for the recognition of our unique house of spectacular spectacles!

Carytownoptical.comCome by the shoppe to see how its possible to Raise your Glasses!!
04/08/2026

Carytownoptical.com
Come by the shoppe to see how its possible to Raise your Glasses!!

Supa cool pure titanium red Theos from Belgium! Fred selected these two A-mazing frames with our browsing the Theo web...
04/05/2026

Supa cool pure titanium red Theos from Belgium! Fred selected these two
A-mazing frames with our browsing the Theo website. They were ready just in time for his Flying Squirrels season opening game! So fun!! We love u Fred!

Pam your lookin goood lady! Now that how to set yourself apart from the crowd! What a gorgeous lady in a beautiful shap...
03/25/2026

Pam your lookin goood lady! Now that how to set yourself apart from the crowd! What a gorgeous lady in a beautiful shaped frame in her fav color! We found the Anne et Valentine Barcoloneta in the new red tortoise for Pam! As we always say at Carytown Optical “Raise Your Glasses” and ket the compliments pour in!

Robyn, Thank you so much for coming down from Alexandria for your new Anne et Valentines and Matsudas. We love how you l...
09/29/2025

Robyn, Thank you so much for coming down from Alexandria for your new Anne et Valentines and Matsudas. We love how you love mirror coatings! You’re rockin em all!

Doesn’t Kathi look absolutely stunning? She’s wearing in Azur, such an eye-catching, classy shape.. and person! Thank y...
10/16/2024

Doesn’t Kathi look absolutely stunning? She’s wearing in Azur, such an eye-catching, classy shape.. and person! Thank you so much Kathi, I bet you’re going to be stopped everywhere you go!

brightens up every corner of our shop, and the faces of so many of our lovely customers! 😍We’re honored to be the only ...
10/05/2024

brightens up every corner of our shop, and the faces of so many of our lovely customers! 😍

We’re honored to be the only optical shop carrying Theo in central Virginia! People drive from all over Virginia to try our Theos on, stop by and see why for yourself! They’re exquisite! 💎

Address

3343 W Cary Street , 1st Floor
Richmond, VA
23221

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18043537665

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