The best of the best for my over 30 years of going there!!!!! They have two stores. I have always gone to the Madison Avenue location, but the Lexington Avenue one has helped in a pinch. Much gratitude for their dedication to my needs. Many thanks!!!! read more

I worked with Michael for a pair of Tom Ford Sunglasses and had a great experience! There was a beautiful selection of glasses and Michael really helped me find what worked best for me. He also told me to bring by any of my other sunglasses I need repaired and he will help me out. Great experience! read more

As a loyal 30-year customer, Purdy Opticians has expertly helped me with my eyeglass needs. I truly value having a knowledgeable optician to rely on. Their experienced, well-trained staff gives you first-class service and always helps to pick out the perfect frame! read more

H L Purdy Opticians - Eyewear & Opticians Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolute best curation of eyewear, excellent customer service, cleanliness and professionalism. Got my glasses done in less than 3 minutes. Highly recommend! read more

Very kind and very professional Mike and Tom are the best. Strongly recommend this service. read more

My dad was in town visiting and his glasses broke. He went into Purdys to see if they could help fix them and they quickly fixed the small issue it at no cost. Incredible customer service, we will definitely come back to purchase glasses here in the future! read more

I bought a pair of glasses and frames based on the reviews. Don't believe the positive reviews !! They lie!!! They told me my glass eswould be shipped to my house within a week. Now over 2 weeks and I still haven't gotten them. Also Frankie the saleswoman was mean to me on the phone and would not let me speak. Don't believe the soft sell and false kindness. Will never go back there again read more

I have been a client for as long as I can remember. Laurie, who has helped me for all these years, is the consummate professional, but I consider her a friend. As I do her boss, with whom I discuss politics, his experienced views over the many, many years on the booms and busts in Madison Avenue business climate, and other interesting topics. I have lived in Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and Spain, and five times in New York. In my years abroad, I had to visit New York and my first stop was H L Purdy Opticians to buy eyeglasses or repair twisted frames. I think the fact that I come in when I don't need help on glasses has taught me that my experience with Purdy is more than issues of eyesight and glasses and frames. The atmosphere restores and revives me on business trips. The relationship with those who run Purdy adds to my life experience and knowledge. It's all about the people. read more

Wonderful service and great selection of eyeglasses. This is an upscale store, but if you shop here you will get what you pay for. I have been going here for forty years. read more

I recently visited Purdy's Opticians on Lexington Avenue in New York. I made the visit because I bought some frames there some time ago which I thought I misplaced. The Optician that assisted me, Frankie, was absolutely brilliant. By the way, I've been buying frames for many years and worked with many opticians and nothing I've experienced compares to her service. I can tell you that her professionalism, knowledge of the product, understanding as well as comprehension of her business is superior. She took the time and walked me through every scenario possible to help me make a valuable decision. More importantly, she asked the right questions! I would highly recommend anyone who visits Purdy's, NY, ask for her. Management, Frankie is a value to your company. Kelly H read more

This family owned business in the heart of busy midtown on Madison Avenue is a rarity and a real gem. Michael and Lori truly care about their customers.My wife and I have been coming for years and we wouldn't even think about straying somewhere else. Thanks for staying open during the pandemic! read more

Asked Mike if he could take prescription lenses in a larger frame and swap them into a smaller frame. Nothing was originally purchased at Purdy because my insurance did not cover this shop. They were the fourth shop I inquired at. First one said it was possible in theory, but they would not do it. The second said it was impossible. The third said they could do it on a 5 business day turn-around. Mike said he could do it on a same day basis for $20. His on-premises lab turned down the rim of the glass to match the smaller frame while keeping the lenses centered on my pupils. No scratches or marks on lens or frames. He delivered timely, convenient, service. And his lab returned the extra unframed lenses marked L & R too. A tough job done well at an excellent price. read more

Never having been in a situation where I felt compelled to review a business establishment, pro or con, I was initially hesitant to be as frank as I would like. But I would be extremely wary of the initial cordiality you may receive as a new customer. That manner will quickly degrade into utter dismissiveness as soon as you encounter a problem. I waited three weeks just to get a response ( which could only come from the owner) about whether I would be granted a credit which I had planned to use towards the purchase of a new frame or lenses. Granted it was after the 7-day return policy, but circumstances (making the lenses elsewhere) had extended the deadline. The frames were never worn because they were too large and consequently made use of the progressive lenses difficult. Whether I called or personally came into the store hoping to resolve the situation, I was disobliged with excuses: The first one: "We will let you know in 24-48 hours." The second one: "The owners are having a family emergency." The third one: "The owners are on vacation." They finally called to say that they would not take back the frames but would give me a . 10% discount on any future purchase. A company that claims "a reputation built on service and trust" certainly failed in this regard and sadly has lost a potential excellent customer. read more

Talk about good service... this place is amazing... you get personable treatment, without being rushed and are given many options (all within a range of good surprises). It is the second time I buy from that store and I am definitely returning. They have a good selection of conservative to trendy models. For the second time, they were able to deliver my prescription glasses on the next business days (despite my prescription being non standard). They clearly carry middle to high end frames so it is not the cheap side but I find it accurately priced. They also recommended my eye doctor which i find excellent. read more

Purdy's happens to be around the corner from my work, so I dropped in looking to have minor repairs done. The guy looked at what I needed, took them to the back, and returned them fixed for free in under 5 minutes. Great customer service, friendly, and expedient service read more

I stopped by and Michael Poppinga is a true genius! He was so kind and caring to help me with a pair of my glasses that I didn't even buy at his store The store is a true testament to superb an excellent customer service! Would highly recommend getting all of your eyeglass needs taken care of at Purdys! read more

They have decent service, but the staff can be a bit schizophrenic - they were nice in person, somewhat aloof and unfriendly over the phone. Their prices are extremely high for both frames and lenses, so do not come here if you are looking for value or budget options. read more

I've been wearing eyeglasses since I was in fifth grade, I am 44 years old and always purchase my eyewear in places like Pearl Vision or Lens Crafters. Never have I received a complaint on my glasses. But ever since I've been a Purdy client, I can truly say that the compliments have been constant. Their selection is top of the line, and the service 100%, Alicia who I go to every time is knowledgeable and professional. She always knows what's best for me. I love it when I get compliments, it's the best feeling in the world. I know that Purdy will always have that distinct top notch, high end selection no one else has. I love telling everyone that compliments me, "you can only get this eyewear at Purdy's" Who doesn't want to feel special. And because of Purdy's and Alicia I feel special all the time. Thank you Purdy for Making me feel like a Super star!! Kudos on the owners who hire people like ALICIA! read more

Has anyone who has had eye glass lenses made at Purdys in NYC (who claim to be the best in service, quality and professional care) have this happen to them? Requested Premium Progressive Lenses like Varilux Physio, and have less expensive progressive lenses substituted and charged the higher price which is considerably more. Check your lenses if you purchased them at Purdys. Varilux has special markings lasered on the lenses and any optician can verify this. Beware of this store !!! read more

Highly recommend, great service. Ask for Steve.

IN PRAISE OF COMPETENCE I have had a long day, y'all. I've had one person fulfill half a contracted task and .... slide out from under the rest: I've had another person attempt to charge me for the pleasure of their having broken my watch. And then I went to Purdy, and the angels sang hosannas, and Michael was as deservedly confident as always, and I felt *better.* I've been going to Purdy since I was 15 or so: 20 years later, I've never had a bad experience. They've been great with glasses of all varieties - to the point that today Michael accepted an Edwardian lorgnette for fitting with the insouciant confidence of a judge at a cat show (to quote Pamela Dean). I couldn't have left it in better hands. read more

I used to go to Lens Crafters this place is way better and the prices are comparable. The service and expertise is 1000 times better though. I recommend it read more

Michael was a God send! I almost broke my existing frames by sitting on them, and couldn't see at work. He fixed them in 5 minutes, meanwhile, I found an amazing frame to keep as my back up by Tom Ford. Highly recommend! read more

I came on a Saturday and the store was closed - despite the door clearly saying it should be open at that time. No note or explanation to be found. This was annoying and inconvenient. I'll probably just find another place to go. read more

I'm so happy I took a trip from Connecticut to come see Tom at HL Purdy on Madison Ave . The customer service of Tom and his team was amazing. I talked to Tom for about two weeks straight almost every other day. He even texted me pictures of frames he had in stock before I made that 2 hour trip out there. This had to be some of the best customer service I ever got from a retail setting. Thanks Tom and the wonderful people had HL Purdy on Madison Ave. read more

On my last trip to NYC, my father stepped on my glasses with a loud crunch. Purdy Opticians to the rescue! They warned me that there was a chance the frame would snap (it was a very thin wire), but several moments later, the lenses were back in the frame, amazing! Thank you for the great service, and I will recommend you to others in the area with eyewear needs. read more

After having visited several local eye glass stores, I found they had the best selection of lenses and the best helpful and good honest service. I just ordered 2 pairs of glasses (one regular one prescription sunglasses) and had a great experience. read more

I have been purchasing glasses from Purdy Opticians for many many years. I have strong myopia and a good bit of astigmatism. An eye doctor recommended Purdy to me for "problem prescriptions". which is how I found Purdy to start. I have always been happy with the service and the final product. There is an excellent selection of frames, and the personal service from the opticians is wonderful. The few timesover the years that I tried other opticians resulted in an unsuccessful outcome. Michael and Lori are excellent to deal with and always available to help in a knowledgeable and friendly manner. Highly recommended. Great central Midtown location too. read more

Had the most amazing experience here. I was in a major rush to find a pair of glasses since I was only in town for a couple days and I am so happy I stopped by here. Laurie is an amazing asset to have in getting you what you what-not to mention her reassuring nature that quickly put my perfectionist mind at ease. The lens job was the cleanest I've seen and Michael made sure the fitting was perfect-all in all I was well taken care of by people that seem to genuinely love what they do. 5 stars read more

I had a pair of glasses made here recently. Purdy's staff were quite accommodating, if a little aloof. The selection here is good, but has a specific theme to it. It's not as artsy-chic as the glasses at some of the places I've seen, but more fashionable and flashy. Few of the glasses they have are boring; they range from moderately interesting to just plain gaudy. In any case, they have lots of very expensive frames, elegantly presented. This is not for bargain hunters. read more

SWEETTT! could'nt be more satisfied. great service, excellent turn around time. i got a pair of oliver peoples'. totally worth the cost. no hesitations about coming back here. read more

I never write any review before, but decide to do this time. I walked in for a chance to repair my eyeglasses, coz the shape changed and looks so bad, I didn't expect to be done today. It surprises me that Bruna repaired my broken glasses so fast, even in 10mins! I really love the service there, will definitely come to buy a glasses later! read more

I just went to them to get my Valentinos repaired. Not only did they advise me where to go, but they did a quick fix for free. That will help me use them all year this year. I keep thinking that the world is a bad place, and then I run into this store, that changes my thought. They are fantastic!! read more

My favorite pair of sunglasses broke, so I brought them here to see if they could be repaired. Not only did they fix them in about 5 minutes, but they did so free to charge! I did not even purchase the glasses from them in the first place. Can't say enough good things. read more

Purchased my frames a few years ago from this establishment, I went into the store to have my frames adjusted. While waiting for the frames, I tried on several different frames. To my surprise when I finished trying on the frames, a person was standing at the door watching my every move as though I am some sort of thief. They positioned themselves to block the doorway. When I inquired about the frames I was trying on the representative, quoted the price to me with a facial expression as though I couldn't afford it. Was I treated this way because I am HISPANIC?! read more

While visiting NY from out of state last week the Swissflex glasses I wear post daily contacts, broke. I walked in off the street into H.L. Purdy and Michael, the owner was in store and ready to help. I was hoping for a temporary fix to get me through my vacation as usually these need to be sent away for any work. Michael asked me to come back in two hrs and he more than put a bandaid on the problem, he did a very good repair job with what he had on hand. I asked him, "how much" and he didn't really want to take the $ but I insisted he did. Great friendly and fast service; I recommend H.L. Purdy w/o hesitation. read more