Rochester Optical
RetailNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Rochester Optical, based in Rochester, New York, traces its roots to 1932 when it began as a small frame manufacturer serving the military, a relationship it maintains today. The company expanded into consumer-facing eye care in the early 2000s by opening a retail store where customers can schedule eye wellness exams and obtain glasses and contact lenses. It positions itself as an eye care provider offering both products and services through its storefront, and it operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the mid-2000s, Rochester Optical established an R&D function to collaborate with brands such as Google and Epson to develop prescription eyewear solutions for augmented reality and virtual reality devices. A notable recent development is the 2024 launch of the Prescription-Ready Safety Shield for Google Glass, reflecting ongoing activity in wearable optics.