Welcome to General Optical

General Optical Co. located at 2038 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, MA., specializes in personalized service with a focused attention to detail. With a combined knowledge and expertise of over 40 years, the staff at General Optical Co. offers the highest quality eyewear and eye care available today.

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Readers Choice Award!

Celebrating 35 years in Porter Square Cambridge; many of those as the "Winner of the Readers Choice Award." Thank you to all who have supported us, and to those yet to come!!

General Overview

Quality Service. Unsurpassed Selection.

brick We provide the latest in Zeiss, Varilux, and Rodenstock progressive bifocals, ultra-thin lenses, and anti-reflective coatings for sharpening visual performance, computer display terminals and night driving glare. We also specialize in custom e-clips sunglasses for all frames. With over 1000 frames in stock, our selection of contemporary plastic, titanium and stainless steel frames offers an unsurpassed selection to meet every need. We also carry the unique Titan Minimal Art collection from Silhouette, the ultimate in lightweight eyewear. Our staff specializes in helping you make the choice that's best for you. General Optical Co. is a total eye care store offering complete eye exams, contact lens fittings, laser vision co-management, and ocular disease management.

General Optical Co. is located 3 blocks North of Porter Square. A 5 minute walk from the Red Line T stop, or by car, and of course we have free parking behind the store.

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