Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the shop located?
What makes Shaw Opticians so special?
Do you sell glasses and contact lenses?
Are any coupons or discounts available?
What kind of health insurance do you accept?
¿Hablan español?
Do I need an appointment?
What are Shaw's hours of operation?

Where is the shop located?
Shaw Opticians is located at Northside Professional Center - 1295 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621. We are walking distance from Rochester General Hospital and conveniently on the #10 City bus route.

What makes Shaw Opticians so special?
At Shaw, it's all about service and quality. We are family owned and have been in business for over 48 years.  Our glasses are fabricated in-house to ensure quality craftsmanship. When you visit our shop you build a relationship with opticians who care and who you can count on to be there for you when you return - again and again. You get to know our friendly faces and we get to know yours. We and our no-nonsense warranty have been here since 1964 and we are not going anywhere anytime soon.

Do you sell glasses and contact lenses?
Nope. Just glasses. We have a wide selection of fashionable and affordable eye glass frames including Versace, Juicy Couture, Vogue, DKNY, Adidas, Russell Simmons, Esprit, BCBG, Elle, Vogue, Marc Ecko, Izod, Ted Baker as well as a large number of budget friendly styles.

Are any coupons or discounts available?
Certainly. If you are a new customer, just mention that you read about this promotion on our website and get 20% off your first pair of prescription eye glasses.

What kind of health insurance do you accept?
Blue Choice, Blue Choice Option, MVP, MVP Option, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and Medicaid gladly accepted.

¿Hablan español?
Yes! We are glad to assist Spanish speaking customers. Just give us a ring to make an examination appointment when our bilingual optometrist is in.

Do I need an appointment?
To fill a prescription for glasses, just walk in any time during office hours. For eye exams, contact us to make an appointment. Just call: (585) 544-3430.

What are Shaw's hours of operation?
OPEN: Monday- Friday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. In response to COVID-19, our hours are subject to change so please call before you come in.