My wife and I have been getting glasses from Boris for many years now, and we wouldn't think of going anywhere else. He is so helpful and patient, has good suggestions and keeps a largeselection of frames. The turnaround time on my last pair was excellent, and the pricing was very fair. I highly recommend Aquidneck Optical. read more

Ok, everyone loves Boris, and the first time I came in so did I. However, I had to reorder glasses for my son and I asked him to just put the same lenses in the same frames. When I came in to pick them up they looked really small, like child size. I clarified that my son is not a child but a full grown man, and Boris assured me that they were exactly the same frames. I took them home and indeed they were much too small. Also my son tells me the other frames had springs so were more wearable. These were uncomfortable and just looked silly. We went back and very gently tried to explain that these were not the correct frames and that they did not fit. He got quite loudly and aggressively up in my face to tell me 20+ times that they were the same frames, that I could look at his records, and that my son had clearly grown, and it was my fault. No, my son has not grown in the last year. He has been this size for quite some time. I asked him to stop repeating that and just LOOK at my son wearing the clearly too small glasses. He acquiesced to bend the frames so while they still look silly, they at least do not hurt. Look, they are not the same frames. I am 100% sure of it. If he wants to think that I am just some crazy woman, then fine, but make sure I leave with a pair of wearable glasses and I'll be your customer for life. wtf? read more

It's not just that Boris is a fabulous personality, and a warm-hearted man (by stories I've heard), but Boris (Aquidneck Optical) has the best selection of great glasses you've ever seen. I went determined not to buy the same dang wire-rimmed glasses that I see on everyone and came out with two great pairs. Boris has a great eye for what works on you, will use patience and humor to guide you through his vast supply of frames, and offers opinions...a greatly underused aspect of customer service if I do say so myself. I spent good money here, but Boris also does the lenses in house, so it was fast. Go ready to invest in your sense of style and have a great time. read more

This was my first time purchasing prescription glasses. I needed progressive lenses mostly for reading but with a very mild distance correction....the joys of getting older! At first I didn't know what to make of Boris' quirky sense of humor, but he quickly helped me to select beautiful frames. I paid for everything up front. When I went back to get my glasses, he had upgraded the lenses to a much higher quality lens at no additional charge to me. I will definitely go back! read more

I had a very good experience buying glasses here. Boris is friendly and helpful when selecting frames. I thought his variety of frames was the best of the three places I visited. The only downside is that he doesn't deal with insurance companies, but in many plans you can get reimbursed for a portion of the cost. I look forward to needing more glasses in the future and being able to get another cool style of frame from his shop. read more

Boris is such a kind, helpful, and gentle soul. He was able to fix my favorite glasses and update my lenses to reflect my new prescription. Other places I contacted told me that 1. They were unsure if they could do it, and 2. It was going to be much more costly. Boris went out of his way to help me when others failed to do so. And to top it off he found me a new set of Purple frames within my price range to be a second set just in case I lose my primary frames. This is a great business with an EXCEPTIONAL optician who just happens to be a great man as well. I highly recommend this business! read more

A friend recommended Boris and Aquidneck Optical - I always admire her frames . . . I have been a LONGTIME customer (over 20 years) of another local optician and needed to make a switch for glasses. I was nervous about making a change, but I saw Boris yesterday and he helped me pick out fabulous new sunglass frames. He has a HUGE selection of really lovely frames - in a wide variety of styles and price ranges. He takes time to help you find what you like, is in your price range, and he's terrific at identifying things that'll look good on you. I have a tricky tri-focal (progressive) prescription and he not only nailed it, he made my new sunglasses for me fewer than 24 hours. I'm delighted to have found Boris and can't wait to get styled by him again! read more

Boris is the best. I work right down the street, so stopping in one day seemed natural. His service, personality, and pricing have kept me a loyal customer for years since then. No hassle, just a helpful can-do attitude. I bring him some difficult frames; antique frames and collectible sunglasses, and he always fits a lens without issue. read more

Glasses came apart as I was coming into Watertown to visit family yesterday (screw fell out at some point). I came into the shop this morning, Boris was very helpful, took care of me almost immediately and wouldn't take my money! It's nice to be able to see again! If it weren't for the fact I bought prescription glasses and sunglasses last year, I'd consider buying - there looks to be a great selection here! read more

I had a fantastic experience buying glasses from Boris. I'm fussy about frames and he was up to the challenge! He had great suggestions and because he does everything in house the turn around time was fastest I've ever experienced. read more

After dealing with the big guys like LensCrafters and others, I decided to try a smaller eyeglass shop. I stopped in to see Boris with my new prescription and an older pair of frames I had. We was very personable and told me he could put new lenses in that were better than what I had. the Lenscrafters lenses seem to scratch when you breath on them and I couldn't even get 2 years out of the last pair I had purchased from them. I think they use a bad coating that is designed to start coming off within a year so you have to go back and get new glasses. I'm done with that. I think it was less than a week Boris called me to let me know my glasses were ready. As soon as I put them on, I noticed a HUGE difference between them and the Lenscrafters lenses...and my prescription was pretty much unchanged. I am very happy I stopped in that day. I am a forever customer. Bottom line: Boris is personable, has extensive experience, and sells a quality product for a fair price. What more can anyone ask for ... read more

Boris is Aquidneck Opticlal, and he's a gem. He's a wonderful slightly quirky character, and takes his job very seriously. My wife and I have been going to him for glasses and lenses for 16 years now. His prescriptions are always dead on. He has a big selection of frames and will give you lots of advice on what looks good and works for your face. I don't always agree with him, but he's charming and its not an issue. We'd previously gone to other opticians and had problems where we had to go back because they didn't make things properly. We started going to Boris because our ophthalmologist recommended him. Our ophthalmologist still goes to him for his glasses as well! My wife has a tricky prescription and Boris always gets it right. We've always recommended him to our friends, and they've all been happy they went to him. read more

Boris is the only person to have ever made my glasses. I hadn't seen him in literally over a decade, and he recognized me as soon as I walked inside. He is just as helpful and kind as always. read more

Even though I work in downtown Boston and live in Cambridge (and therefore am surrounded by a ton of good eyeglass places), I always go to Boris to get my glasses. As soon as he sees your face, he knows what glasses will look good on you. Inevitably I spend at least an hour trying on different pairs but always go back to one of the first ones he gives me to try on. The quality of the frames and lenses is top notch. As the other reviewer noted, it's not cheap - but for something you wear on your face every day, it's worth spending more for the quality and style that you get at Aquidneck. read more

This is the only place to buy glasses if you care about style, fit and fun. Boris is an artist for your eyes.

Purchasing frames from Boris is an experience that you don't want to miss. Yes, he is quirky and fun, but he also has an experienced eye for the appropriate shape, color and style of frames that are right for you. An old review put it perfectly...Boris is an artist for your eyes. read more

I'm not someone who will normally take the time to write reviews, and I don't shop much (I avoid it if possible) but I needed new glasses and my opthamologist suggested going to see Boris at Aquidneck Optical. I was skeptical, but after seeing the one rave review on YELP, I decided to check it out, and I could not agree more with Stephanie, Boris has a great personality, makes shopping fun, gave me great feedback and advice, and was very upfront about prices. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is that I don't feel like I have any basis of comparison for other places, since it has been so long since I have shopped for glasses. He has a great selection, gives you lots of personal attention, but was not pushy, and is just fun to shop with. I highly recommend his store for anyone who wants helpful advice and opinions as they sift through the vast number of frames - I would have gone crazy without help! read more