Rocklin Styling Opticians

We’ve bought our glasses here since we moved to the Montclair area in 2000. We were customers of the previous owners, Michael and Gail, until Michael’s death and the sale of the business brought in a new optician, George Lara, and his wife Idania. Michael and Gail were wonderful to deal with, and George and his wife carry on this tradition. We’re still going to Rocklin after all these years because the service, skill and selection really can’t be matched anywhere. I like unusual glasses in a variety of colors and Rocklin always has the best selection, from companies all over the world, not the usual generic boring glasses you see everywhere. I have gotten more compliments on my orange/​patterned glasses than on practically anything else I own! I have progressive lenses and also wanted my glasses to have the Transitions feature – no problem. Even if you have wonky eyes and need unusual adjustments in the lenses, George can handle it. He’s thorough and careful.
The service is great, as well. George and Idania are personable (a great team!) and we enjoy talking with them every time we come in for new glasses or just to have an adjustment made or a nose pad replaced. We all like to reminisce about the loss of that Montclair institution, The Stockpot, where we enjoyed wonderful home-​made soup for years. (Note to restaurant people in northern NJ: The Stockpot’s basic model of soups plus sandwiches, salads, quiches and homemade desserts is a good one, so please open «Stockpot II» somewhere in Montclair!)
But I digress. As you can see, I love Rocklin Styling Opticians and recommend them highly! Buying glasses usually isn’t much fun, especially in those chain optician stores, so why not go somewhere that you’ll get good service, an interesting selection, plus top-​notch lenses and fit?

In addition to having a wonderful selection of glasses, the optician was very gracious and fixed my sunglasses without charging me! I would go back without hesitation next time I need a new pair!

My last pair of eyeglasses recently broke so I went to Rocklin for the first time. In the past I always got my glasses either from Costo or the shops at the mall. Costco offers great prices but their lenses are the worst I have ever had. They got scratched up pretty quickly. The shops at the mall always make me feel like I’m getting ripped off, probably because I am.
I had walked by Rocklin many times over the years and always admired the frames on display in the window. When I walked in, I saw that that they carry a variety of frames, all of which are very stylish and fine looking. I tried on a few pairs and then George made a suggestion just from looking at me. The glasses he picked fit me perfectly and match my style very well. The only issue was that the color of the frames was a bit light for my taste. He placed an order for the same pair in a darker color and they were ready in just a few days.
This shop really exemplifies what I love about Montclair. The whole experience was very personal and I never felt any pressure. When I go to the chain eyeglass shops for one pair of glasses, they don’t stop pressuring me until I buy two pairs of glasses and a pair of sunglasses. George was very friendly, honest, and personable. I certainly don’t think I’ll be looking elsewhere for my next pair of glasses.

Wonderful customer service (not common these days!). Excellent help choosing from their extensive, interesting and creative eyeglass frame collection. I’ve been going there for years and have purchased over half a dozen pair of glasses — I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else. A bit pricy, but absolutely worth it given the payback in time, commitment, and professionalism. You always know that you are not only getting an honest opinion and high quality craftsmanship, but also welcome and friendly help and resolution if there are any issues arise regarding your purchase.

Rocklin? It should be named ‘Rocking’, because they do a rocking job! The owner George couldn’t have been more professional, or efficient, or helpful. He turned around the two pair of Persol glasses (one tri-​focal progressive, one regular sunglasses) in no time flat. In fact, he was able to swap the progressive lenses into the sunglass frames because I preferred the tortoise coloration in the sunglass pair! Tons of parking right around the corner, and Rocklin is in the midst of lots of great shopping-​so you can combine a visit with many of the other restaurants and specialty stores nearby. They made some suggestions to keep the price as reasonable as possible, which was great as I don’t have eyecare insurance. They’re aces in my book.

Great service and selection. My mother-​in-​law got new lenses put in her frames when she moved to the area about a year ago. When the frames broke, she took them to Rocklin to see what they could do. Most places would have probably told her she needed to buy a new set of frames, especially since she didn’t even buy the frames there in the first place. Instead, they fixed them in only a few minutes, and wouldn’t even charge her. The owner really seems to care about his customers, rather than trying to squeeze them for a sale. If you’re looking for a new set of glasses, I highly recommend them. They have a great selection of frames, and they’ve convinced me that they would provide great service for as long as you had them.

Nicest guys in the business!
As a long time resident of Montclair I strive to visit locally run businesses and Rocklin is one that remains on my rotation for numerous reasons. They are kind and helpful, have a wonderful selection of sunglasses and prescription eyewear and are reasonable and knowledgable.
After using them to purchase a brand new pair of prescription eyewear for my boyfriend I am comfortable going to them for all my eye wear needs. Recently I stopped in to have them tighten a pair of sunglasses which they did while I waited and they came out perfectly!
Church St is such a special street in Montclair and it is wonderful to have varied businesses run by local individuals!
Keep up the good work and service!

Stopped by Rocklin’s yesterday, just to check out glasses. The owners were lovely, the frames fabulous and I felt like having a cup of coffee and hanging out there. Lovely vibe, great customer service, Support local business.

I had stumbled upon Rocklin and was not even looking to buy glasses at the time, but so glad that I did. I ended up buy two pairs; prescription and sun glasses.
Although they are pricey I would definitely go back because the customer service after the sale exceptional. I took back a pair of sun glasses that the arm had come off due to a screw that was lost. I just had assumed that the owner would just fix it, but was so good that he replaced it. I was not expecting that, but grateful that no questions asked.
Definitely would recommend them to anyone looking for glasses.

This is a local business that should be supported. They have a gorgeous selection of frames, but the customer service is what makes this place outstanding on every level. I even went in to get sunglasses repaired, fully expecting to pay for the work, and was told no charge for the minor adjustments. That is a level of customer care a chain store cannot deliver.

George and his wife have the coolest eyeglass shop in montclair, not only are the frames cutting edge and the lenses hand crafted on-​site by George himself, but the shop is super cozy.
The frames are also out in the open which is always a plus as I like to try on A LOT of different styles before making such a big decision.
But the best thing about this mom & pop shop is that they are so friendly and warm when you come into the place and they go out of their way to accomodate you and make your expierience great!

If you can afford it, go to Rocklin.
This place was originally owned by a husband/​wife optician/​stylist team who were absolutely experts at what they did. Michael and Gail were the best of the best in the optical industry. Unfortunately, tragedy came knocking on the beautiful (and heavy) glass door of their optical shop and they are no longer the purveyors of fine eyeglasses.
However, the two new owners, whom I am not sure are husband and wife (although I think they are), are pretty good at what they do, too. They provide the same great service by not only making sure your glasses are professionally cut and measured, but they provide excellent styling tips. They understand each step towards making a very important purchase: not only are they very patient as you try on as many pairs of glasses you possibly can and give you feedback on each, but they make sure to keep a copy of your prescription on file, they let you select your own glasses case, they provide you with cleaning supplies and tips, and they make sure your frames are properly adjusted to fit your head perfectly.
Rocklin has a fairly large selection of men’s, women’s, and children’s glasses as well as any glasses-​related accessories you can think of.
3 more great things about Rocklin that ensure their large customer base:
— your glasses are guaranteed for life; they will repair, adjust, and replace missing or maladjusted pieces anytime for free.
— they always remember your face and make you feel like you’re part of the Rocklin family
— even if you live in California, if you have an ugly pair of glasses, they will find a new frame for your lenses to fit in (because remember, they have all your info on file)
There’s a reason I’ve been getting my glasses from here since I was 8.