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For more than 35 years, General Optical has been providing personalized service and the highest quali
For more than 35 years, General Optical has been providing personalized service and the highest quality eyewear and eyecare to the Cambridge community. We are a total eye care store, offering you comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, laser vision co-management, high-quality frames, and more. With more than 1,200+ frames in stock, our selection of contemporary plastic, titanium, and stainless steel frames ensure that you’ll find a pair you love. Our experienced staff specializes in offering great advice and helping you make the choice that’s best for you. Whether you’re having eye problems or just need a check-up, everyone on our team is here for you. Using top-of-the-line technology, we are able to offer the most thorough and comprehensive exams. At General Optical, we also have our own finishing lab on site to maintain strict control over quality and delivery time to make sure that you get your glasses on time. Our goal is for you to not only have your expectations met, but to have them exceeded. With an experience you’ll always be able to count on and a wide variety of contacts and glasses, our team will get you seeing 20/20 in no time.
08/12/2026
🎒📚 Back to school, but make it stylish! 🤓✨ Find the perfect pair of glasses to start the school year seeing clearly and looking your best. 👓💫
08/05/2026
✨ Specialty lenses, specialized care. ✨
Scleral lenses can provide comfort and visual support for patients with ocular surface disease and keratoconus. We love seeing the difference a customized fit can make! 👁️🤍
07/22/2026
General Optical is proud to support the next generation of innovators through STEM. Together, we’re building impact. 🌎💙
07/01/2026
🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸
General Optical will be closed for the Fourth of July weekend from Friday, July 3rd through Monday, July 6th.
We will reopen and resume regular business hours on Tuesday, July 7th.
We wish all of our patients, families, and friends a safe, happy, and healthy Independence Day weekend! ❤️🤍💙
06/11/2026
CLEAR VISION WHILE YOU SLEEP?
ORTHO-K SUCCESS STORY ⭐
Another successful Ortho-K patient fitting at General Optical!
Ortho-K (Orthokeratology) lenses are worn overnight and gently reshape the eye while you sleep, allowing clear vision during the day without glasses or contact lenses.
✔ Clear vision throughout the day
✔ No daytime glasses or contacts
✔ Helps slow the progression of myopia in children
✔ Safe, non-surgical vision correction
IS YOUR CHILD’S PRESCRIPTION CHANGING EVERY YEAR?
Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children. Early intervention can help protect your child’s vision for the future.
Schedule a Myopia Control Consultation Today!
06/09/2026
Another wonderful Pink Pages event in the books! 💗
As proud annual sponsors, we’re grateful for the opportunity to support our community and connect with so many incredible people. Thank you for a great event!
03/19/2026
02/22/2026
❄️☃️stay safe and warm everyone!
01/23/2026
Pending snow storm announcement ❄️. Stay warm and safe everyone! If any questions feel free to call or email us!
01/08/2026
General Optical Valentines collection💌. Perfect for next date night🥰.
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2067 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02140
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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