
COVID-19 Protocol
To ensure optimal safety for our clients and employees, our store hours are by appointment only
Phone lines open from 10-4
Things to Know Prior to Your Visit:
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All staff are equipped with PPE, including masks and face shields
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Hand sanitizer is available at each fitting table
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We ask that all patients arrive with a protective mask
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All patients must complete a COVID-19 questionnaire upon arrival and we will be checking your temperature with a non-contact forehead thermometer
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We are limiting the number of patients in the store to one patient per optician, with the exception of an accompanying parent or caregiver
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We regularly clean and disinfect all spaces where public interaction occurs
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All eyeglasses and measuring equipment are sanitized between appointments
Thank you for understanding that we must do our part to continue promoting the wellness of our community.
Customizing Your Eyeglasses
for the Way You Live, Work and Play.
Established in 1954, MacPherson Opticians is an independently owned optical store staffed by a friendly, highly-skilled, and experienced staff of Virginia State Board licensed opticians.
Your satisfaction is our priority. We are dedicated to helping you look and see your best with state-of-the-art lenses and quality eyewear at a range of prices.
Our frame collections include both classic and eclectic styles, selected primarily from independent manufacturers with a focus on craftsmanship and design.
Our mission is to provide you with a superior personalized experience in selecting your new eyewear and to deliver a solution that offers optimum style, comfort, and functionality.
We do not take insurance. However, some insurance companies will reimburse you for out-of-network purchases if provided with an itemized receipt, which we will gladly provide.
Discover the Difference Between Adequate and Accurate!
TEMPORARY HOURS
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In observance of the upcoming holidays, we will be closed:
Thursday 12/24/2020 & Friday 12/25/2020
Thursday 12/31/2020 & Friday 01/01/2021
To ensure optimal safety for our clients and employees, our store hours are
Monday thru Friday, by appointment only.
Thank you for understanding that we must do our part to promote the wellness of our community.
By Appointment
By Appointment
By Appointment
SERVICES
Eyewear is NOT a commodity.
Although any product can be bought on the internet,
our service and expertise cannot.
Expert knowledge of our profession with state-of-the art technology, precision-crafted lenses, and frames from small, independent manufacturers.
Guidance selecting frames that are appropriate for your prescription, fit flawlessly, and complement your image and lifestyle.
We specialize in fitting eyeglasses for all ages, including infants and toddlers. We carry the largest selection of pediatric
eyewear in the area.
We will expertly fill your prescription - from the simplest to the most complex - to precise optical standards in our professional on-site laboratory.
We test the finished lenses to ensure they meet our strict quality control standards.
We expertly fit your new eyeglasses for maximum comfort and functionality.
We offer ongoing service and repair of our eyeglasses as needed.
We listen. We communicate. We advise.
We want you to love your eyeglasses!







FRAMES
Here is a small sample of the brands we offer. Please come in to see more.
We will work with you to find a frame with a comfortable balance of fashion, function and fit.














LENSES
Among the multitude of choices on the market, all lenses are NOT created equal.
The right lenses for you will depend on your prescription, lifestyle, work, and leisure activities. We will help you select the optimum combination of lens and coating options to give you the best vision possible.
For example, after age 40, most adults develop a condition known as presbyopia, which is manifested by blurred vision at normal reading distances and results in an instinctive habit of holding reading material farther and farther away. Reading, bifocal, trifocal, and state-of-the-art progressive lenses compensate for this and other natural visual changes.
Due to ubiquitous use of computers, tablets, and SmartPhones, people of all ages are experiencing unprecedented eye strain. headaches, and neck pain as a result of extended use of these devices. In response, lens manufacturers have developed specific lenses and coatings to help you see clearly and comfortably at intermediate ranges and relieve these symptoms.
Additional lens coating options and blue-light filters can minimize reflections and eyestrain for crisper vision in all lighting situations, provide protection against scratches, and maximize the ability to keep your lenses clean.

Sun & Sports Protection
Most lens materials inherently block harmful cataract-causing UV-rays. Sunglass lens options range from self-tinting, which react to changing light conditions, to polarized which filter out most glare created by sunlight reflected off water, snow, and other surfaces.
Impact-resistant lenses used in sports glasses for adults and children are not only crucial in preventing serious eye injuries but can also be customized for particular sports activities.
Proper care of your lenses will extend their life and effectiveness. Don't leave your eyeglasses in the sun or near a heat source as this can damage the coating and frames.
Keep them in a protective case when not in use.
DOCTORS WE RECOMMEND

Your doctor counts on us to fill your prescription to the highest degree of precision. You can count on that too.
Andrew J. Adelson, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
1155 21st St NW
Lafayette Centre, Building 3
Mall Level, Suite 400 (basement level)
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-296-4900
David M. Bachman, M.D.
Eye Physician and Surgeon
Neuro-Ophthalmology
1133 20th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-296-4900
Gitanjali B. Baveja, M.D.
George U. Char, M.D.
Ophthalmologists
21785 Filigree Court
Suite 202
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: 703-723-8988
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Salma K. Chaudhri, M.D.
Arlington Loudon Pediatric Ophthalmology
1715 N. George Mason Drive #207
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (571) 378-2236
Melissa D. Kern, M.D.
Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Adult Strabismus
Arlington Loudon Pediatric Ophthalmology
1715 N. George Mason Drive #207
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (571) 378-2236
Marc Malouf, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma,
Ocular Disease
1635 N. George Mason Drive
Suite 100 - Building B
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (703) 524-5777
John Martin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
6231 Leesburg Pike
Suite 608
Falls Church, VA 22044
Phone: 703-534-3900
Amy Kotecha, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
3801 North Fairfax Dr.
Suite 74
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 528-3910
capital-vision.com
Ghada Orkubi, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma,
Ocular Disease
1635 N. George Mason Drive
Suite 100 - Building B
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (703) 524-5777
Lisa G. Framm Sklar, M.D.
Opthalmologist
302 West Maple Avenue
Vienna, VA 22180
Phone: 703-938-1201
Christine A. Tagayun, M.D.
1715 N. George Mason Drive #206
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (703) 525-4411
Michael C. Tigani, M.D.
Colleen A. Joseph, M.D.
Ophthalmology & Ophthalmic Surgery
6845 Elm Street
Suite 250
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 356-5484
Lisa L. Wei, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Pediatric Ophthalmology
3801 N. Fairfax Dr.
Suite 64
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-528-8899
docwei.com
A. Wali Ziayee, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
1715 N. George Mason Dr. #207
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (703) 528-4211