As a person with a very petite narrow face and close-set eyes, I have always struggled to find glasses that fit my face. Finding glasses I LIKE has been even harder. The usual stores have very similar frames with very similar profiles for much wider faces. Occoquan Optical has a completely different feel than the stereotypical eyeglass shop. Rachel has created a calm, airy and bright environment with individually curated hand-selected frames. It's clear that Rachel has considered multiple types of customers- the range of styles, shapes and sizes is incredible! I went to the shop three times- to browse glasses, to pick a second style and purchase both, and then to pick up my glasses after the lenses were done. Each visit was as enjoyable as the first! Rachel is personable, attentive and warm. Conversation flowed easily and she loved on my baby during my first visit. She also put up with my indecisiveness! Not only did I pull off at least 30 frames from the walls, but she even started a poll on Facebook when I was unsure which pair fit my face best! By the end of the appointment, Rachel understood my style enough to select a second pair of glasses off the wall- which I ended up purchasing! It's so exciting to have glasses that build up my confidence and make me feel like a trendy mama! Looking forward to building my glasses collection. I'll be back to Occoquan Optical soon! read more

What a great find! I needed some special glasses for night driving and wasn't sure where to start, especially with the COVID situation. Rachel opened the store early for me and spent some time to ask lots of questions to understand what I needed and what price range I wanted to be in. After explaining my condition she recommended some special lenses that would potentially address my issue. I ordered the glasses and they were ready for pick up on the date promised. The glasses were perfect. The shop has an amazing selection of really fun and diverse frames. Rachel is a delight and is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. read more

This is the absolute best optical shop in the area! I was fortunate enough to find this gem while shopping in Occoquan. I walked into the shop and was immediately greeted by the owner, Rachel. I was like a kid in a candy shop walking around and seeing all of the beautiful and unique frames. The vast selection of glasses available was impressive, catering to various styles and preferences. Rachel's knowledge and assistance in helping me find the perfect pair (okay, I actually bought 3 pairs!) was exceptional. I have a petite face and Rachel knew exactly what style frame would work best for me. I get compliments all of time on my glasses! The overall experience was fantastic, making Occoquan Optical my go-to for eyewear. I highly recommend this shop, and Rachel, if you are looking for that perfect unique and stylish pair of glasses! read more

I love my new pair of glasses. I live in Lake Ridge and work in the area, I have seen people wearing cool unique glasses and I would ask them where they got it from, they all said they got it from Occoquan Optical. The customers are the walking advertisement for this business. I was due to get a new prescription so it was a good timing. Rachel was very friendly and helpful in picking out the type of glasses that would be proper for me. I told her my budget and she had variety of glasses I could pick from within that budget. I may come back to get glasses in different colors. Thanks again Rachel! read more

This little optical boutique is amazing! There's a lot of gorgeous, unique frames. Rachel is patient and sweet - she helped me pick out a pair of cute glasses that framed my face well, as well as hide the Coke bottle lenses (I have a super high prescription). I've never loved the way I look in glasses until now! She did give me a military discount. And I was pleasantly surprised to receive a gift voucher redeemable to So Olive next door. And a super random but cute pair of socks, courtesy of the brand of glasses I ended up going with. FYI: It is on the second floor - no elevators. I found ample parking under the overpass, even on a busy summer weekend, which is right next to the building. read more

Great service during COVID. I was able to do everything virtually and have the glasses sent to my apartment. Rachel answered all my questions via phone and email and gave me multiple options for what I was looking for. read more

Definitely the BEST optical shop! This shop has a beautiful location off the highway and offers the coolest frames I've ever seen. Excellent customer service and a very relaxed environment. Makes it much more pleasant to buy glasses since it can be a very difficult thing to do. Rachel is so great at styling people and can make it very hard to decide. No matter what, you'll leave with glasses you absolutely love! Highly recommend! read more

Rachel is awesome and very helpful in picking out glasses! I have a large face and was looking for a pretty specific pair of glasses and avoided getting glasses in the past because I couldn't find anything to my liking. She was super patient with me and provided a lot of suggestions and was even able to order additional pairs of glasses from Etnia Barcelona that I found online. Through all this back and forth I eventually settled on the one she suggested first which goes to show how well she knows her stuff. I love the glasses I got from Rachel and would recommend anyone and everyone to check out her store! read more

If you want a new and unique pair of glasses you should check this place out. Take your prescription with you and let Rachel help you choose the best frames for you. I took a friend today to get glasses and I ended up getting a new pair too. So many styles and colors to choose from. You won't be sorry. read more

The eye wear is amazing, and so is Rachel - she knows what looks best on her clients and the prescription match is always perfect; she asks lifestyle/work questions and finds your best solution. Go to Occoquan Optical - it is no more expensive than a big box, and the selection and personal service are incomparable. read more