We've stood on Langston Boulevard since 1954 — independently owned, unhurried by design, and built on one belief: that great eyewear is made one person at a time.
You're guided by an experienced optician who takes the time to understand your eyes and find the frames that truly suit you. Behind the scenes, our master lens crafter shapes and finishes every lens by hand — all under our own roof. Prescriptions read closely. Frames chosen with care. Nothing rushed.
Real, unhurried attention from start to finish. No queues, no upsell — just honest guidance and the time to get it right.
Lenses crafted in-house
From the everyday to the genuinely complex, your lenses are cut and finished by hand in our own lab — to tolerances the eye can feel.
A curated collection
Frames from small, precision-focused designers — pieces with real character, chosen one at a time and worth wearing every day.
The Collection
Frames that fit your life.
Your glasses live on the most expressive part of your face and go everywhere you do — the right pair should feel like an extension of you. We carry designer frames from makers who sweat every detail, and we take the time to find the ones that elevate your style and your confidence. The choice, of course, is yours.
Sunglasses · Sports frames · Prescription options — all under one roof.
Fitting a child for glasses is a craft of its own — and one we genuinely love. We carry more children's frames than anyone around: bright, tough, flexible little frames made for real kid life.
We take the time to get the fit exactly right, so your child walks out comfortable, confident, and maybe even a little excited to wear them. More on children's glasses in Arlington.
The frame is only half of it. The other half is precision — and every lens we make is shaped and finished by hand by our master lens crafter, to tolerances a good pair of eyes can feel.
High-definition opticsClean, edge-to-edge clarity in every prescription.
Tailored to how you liveLenses set to your work, your screens, your days.
Seamless progressivesNear and far, fitted to feel like one natural view.
Complex prescriptions welcomeHigh myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, prism, and more.
Specialty Lenses
Special prescriptions, perfected here.
A complex prescription is only as good as the lens that carries it. Made even slightly off, it leaves you with glasses you still can't see clearly through — and that's exactly where we shine. Our master lens crafter shapes and checks every lens by hand, so a demanding prescription comes out right the first time.
High-index lenses
Thin, light lenses for strong prescriptions — without the thick, heavy edges.
Progressives & no-line
Seamless near-to-far vision, with no visible line and no jump.
Prism correction
Precise prism for double vision and eye-alignment concerns.
High myopia & hyperopia
Flattering, comfortable lenses for very strong near- or far-sighted prescriptions.
Astigmatism
Accurately fitted lenses for sharp, stable vision at every angle.
Anti-reflective & blue-light
Glare-free, screen-friendly coatings that keep your lenses clear.
Photochromic & polarized
Light-adaptive lenses and polarized sun lenses that cut glare outdoors.
Computer & occupational
Lenses tuned to your screens, your desk, and your working distance.
We don't perform exams, but we're happy to refer you to a trusted doctor nearby.
Do you carry children's frames?
Yes — and we have the largest pediatric selection in the area.
Can you handle a challenging prescription?
Absolutely. High myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, prism, and more are all well within our lab's reach.
Can I use my own frame?
Every case is different. Bring your frame in and we'll evaluate whether it's a good candidate for new lenses.
Do you take insurance?
We don't file insurance directly, but we provide detailed, itemized receipts you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you sell contact lenses?
We don't — our focus is beautifully made glasses and precision lenses.
Do you carry sunglasses?
Yes — sunglasses, sports frames, and more, including prescription options.
Where are you located, and is there parking?
We're on Langston Blvd between Glebe and George Mason, at 5064 Langston Blvd. There's free parking directly in front of the store.
Let's Talk Vision
Request an appointment.
Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll be in touch to find a time. We see clients by appointment, so you always have our full attention.
MacPherson Opticians (MCP Opticians LLC) · 5064 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207 · Last updated 2026
This policy explains what information MacPherson Opticians ("we," "us," "our") collects, how we use it, and how we communicate with you. By providing your information to us — including by submitting a form on this website, calling, texting, or visiting our store — you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
We collect the details you choose to give us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and anything you include in a message or request. When you visit our website, we may also collect basic technical information (such as browser type and general usage data) to help the site work well.
How we use your information
We use your information to respond to your requests, schedule and manage appointments, provide eyewear and related care, keep records, improve our service, and — if you have opted in — send you marketing such as special offers and discounts.
Consent to be contacted
By providing your contact information, you expressly consent to be contacted by MacPherson Opticians and those acting on our behalf by telephone call, email, and text message (SMS/MMS), at the phone number and email address you provide, including through the use of automatic telephone dialing systems, automated or prerecorded messages, and automated texting systems. This consent applies to messages about your requests, appointments, orders, and care, and — where you have opted in — to promotional messages. You understand that consent is not a condition of purchasing any product or service, and that standard message and data rates may apply.
Text messaging (SMS)
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP; reply HELP for help. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Marketing choices
If you opt in to marketing, we may send you offers, product news, and discounts by email, phone, or text. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the opt-out link in an email, replying STOP to a text, or contacting us directly. Opting out of marketing will not affect messages about an appointment or order you have requested.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us operate — for example, our form, email, and text-messaging providers, and scheduling tools — and only as needed to provide those services. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Data retention & security
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described here or as required by law, and we take reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
You may ask us to update or delete your information, or to stop contacting you, at any time. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Children's privacy
Our website is intended for adults. Where we serve younger patients, a parent or guardian provides and manages their information on their behalf.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect when we post the updated version here.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information? Email office@mcpopticians.com, call (703) 536-7800, or write to us at 5064 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207.
