Since 1885, we have been helping New Yorkers see and look their best.
Our History
Founded in 1885, Clairmont-Nichols Opticians has been the quintessential professional optical practice for cutting-edge technology and professional dispensing. For three generations, Clairmont-Nichols has been a family owned practice with locations in Manhattan and Westchester. For the patient that desires exceptional vision, Clairmont-Nichols is the only option.
Our Services
Glasses
We carry only the finest frame brands. We inventory thousands of pairs of finished Carl Zeiss lenses and offer both Varilux and Zeiss products, ground in our in-store laboratory.
Binoculars & Telescopes
We employ binocular and telescope specialists to guide you for demonstration and purchase of the finest optics for theatre, nature and astronomy. We also repair any type of optical system in our in-house laboratory.
Low Vision
Diagnosed with macular degeneration? Come see our low vision specialist to address your visual function and to supply visual aids to help at both distance and near. We welcome New York’s most difficult prescriptions and our staff of board certified opticians will ensure your success with all types of lenses and frames.
