Our philosophy is very simple: a fair price, excellent name brand products that represent the highest quality products available, and service that is unbeatable at every level.

Welcome to Classic-Optical

In-store Photo Celebrating our 22nd year in 2010, Classic Optical is aprofessional, locally owned optometric office and eyeglass & contact lens dispensary conveniently located in the heart of CollegeTown at 106 Dryden Rd.Ithaca, NY just off the Cornell University campus.

Classic Optical specializes in contemporary,as well as modern cutting edge styles in frame selections, featuring some of the hottest collections available. Our frame selection is often mentioned as the best in Ithaca, rivaled only by the finest stores in major metro areas. We keep only the most current and highest quality products in stock at all time so we can provide the best service possible to all of our customers. We also sell contact lenses at or below the major on-line retailers with next day service in most case for no extra charge at all.

We cut all of our lenses here in the store so you don’t have to be without your glasses if your using your own frame. Chuck Cooley our co-owner/optician who has been making glasses for more than 20 years does the work himself so you can be ensured of quality, fit, and finish of your new custom eyewear. We have one of the fastest turnaround times in town, with most new orders are available the next day to pick up. We use top brand lenses and have them overnight delivered from the best companies in the optical industry such as Pentax/Seiko, Varilux, Hoya, and Silor just to name a few.This ensures you will get every bit of the performance and value that you expect from your new glasses for years to come.

Our continued commitment to being the premier optical boutique in Ithaca has allowed us to be the exclusive dealer for the prestigious PRADA and COLE HAAN eyewear lines. Those lines represent some of the most beautiful designs in contemporary eyewear. Exquisite laminates, intriguing metals, with fabulous and traditional colors for men and women highlight thesecollections. Handsome, durable, and beautiful can only begin to describe theseframes.


In Sunglasses we have added Maui Jim as one of our premier lines. Maui Jim is recognized for exceptional quality, and lenses so unique and focused onperformance that they are patented. Classic Optical is also the region's largest OAKLEY™ dealer, rewarded again in 2009 and 2010 with Premium Dealer Status. We have Oakley™ Sunglasses, Goggles, and the full ophthalmic line at all times. Well over 200 of the newest hottest Oakley frames in stock, ready to go.We are easily the largest dealer with availability on the full line not just certain select items. We specialize in custom, made to order and prescription versions of the full Oakley line. We can also special order all your Oakley apparel and accessories.


Please stop in and see why Classic Optical should be your full service optician/optometry office. Our philosophy of no pressure sales, highest quality materials, the best personal service available and exceptional value will hopefully fit your needs and expectations well.

Thanks you for visiting our site, we hope to serve you soon.

Chuck, Mari, Dr. Schwartz OD