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 21st year in 2009, Classic Optical is a locally owned optometric office conveniently located in the heart of CollegeTown at 106 Dryden Rd. Ithaca, NY just off the Cornnell 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 cut all of our work here in the store so you dont have to be without your glasses if your reusing your own frame. Chuck Cooley our co-owner/optician who has been making glasses for more then 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 turns 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 performance and value from your new glasses for years to come.

2009 has been a terrific year for Classic Optical; we expect 2010 to bring more of the same.
This year our 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. The 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 these collections. Handsome, durable, and beautiful can only begin to describe these frames.


In Sunglasses we have added PERSOL as one of our premire lines. PERSOL is recognized for exceptional quality, and handmade designs from Italy.
Classic Optical is also the region's™ largest OAKLEY dealer, rewarded again in 2009 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 material, 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