I've had glasses since I was 7 years old. Gene Rogers Optical is the best experience I've ever had buying a pair of new glasses. - Very affordable prices. Best prices I've found anywhere I've lived (PA, GA, FL, TX, and more). - Great selection with a variety of styles (conservative, mild, wild). Plus a small collection of vintage frames available upon request. - Amazing customer service. Local family owned, legit friendly and very helpful. Never go to a Lenscrafters again. Those places are the worst. Rip off / scams. I'll be coming back here for many years to come. read more

They were so kind to assist in fixing my glasses that fell apart on me. They have an amazing selection of frames, very modern and stylish. I will definitely be back when it's time to get new glasses. Great people here--thank you!! read more

This place is incredible. I think they have been in town since 52. I was helped by 3 generations of Rogers which jusy seems to be almost non existent in Austin anymore. They educated me on every detail. My doctor was worthless so I really needed their help. By all meanss GO! read more

Great selection of frames. But what really impresses me is their service. I brought in a pair of frames that had broken and I was treated very fairly. Their staff worked with me so I could have an exact replacement. The very first time I came in, the staff advised me on what kind of frames were best for a progressive bifocal lens, and the glasses I received were so much better for reading than any of my previous pairs. And the frames they helped me choose looked great on me. I won't go anywhere else! read more

I cannot stress how amazing their customer service is. I went in with specific requests. When I picked up, it did not work for me (trifocals). I explained my requests and need to save money. I was ready to have to repay the cost for my mistake. They disagreed. They said they felt my options were not adequately explained to their satisfaction. As a result, they said the would replace the lenses for free! YES. I cannot believe it. The circumstances were unique, but it came down to customer service. I will never go anywhere else. Be aware, they do not take insurance. The selection of frames is amazing. If you like unusual frames, I highly recommend them. read more

Shurons are the ultimate classic frames. Affordable, timeless, and made in the USA. Same frame designs since 1865 too. And they sell them at Gene Rogers!! Forget eBay and thrift stores, come here for your vintage specs fix. My husband was getting tired of my old clear Moscot Nebbs frames covering half of my face, so we compromised and I picked out a smaller version of same style in demi gray, the Shuron Freeway. Gene and his wife were a pleasure to work with. The only disappointment I had was that he did not process vision insurance (that is the minus 1 star), and I later found out that none of my glasses purchase was covered- ouch! Oh well. Anyway, I am happy with my experience there. Also, I am an avid Yelp reader and don't know how I managed to overlook the 15% discount ad at the top of this page. I called Gene to inquire if I could use the discount even though I had already paid for the glasses, and he made an exception and applied it. Now that is great customer service! Note: You can get Shurons for ~$40 cheaper online, however, I think it is worth it to get the frames here, as you will need the correct sizing. Support your local businesses! read more

Thank you Gene for the fine repair! I had sat on some frames that I really liked and thought that was the end. Luckily, I looked up eyeglass repair and based on the positive reviews I decided to bring my glasses here. Repair job for a difficult break was done with upmost skill and the frames were brought back to life. Will make Gene Rogers Optical my choice for my optical needs in Austin. read more

SO friendly. SO reasonably priced. SUCH a good selection of vintage and cool frames. I'll never get glasses anywhere else ever again. read more

I popped in over my lunch break today to drop off a pair of bent Ray-Ban sunglasses that I assumed were beyond repair. I expected a wait of 1-2 weeks. Instead, the staff took my sunglasses and immediately went to work. I was so impressed by this simple repair that I requested new lens replacements, which they also did while I waited. I was out of there in 15 minutes, and the total cost was about 1/3 of what a replacement pair of sunglasses would cost. Looking forward to visiting again soon. read more

Worse than glasses that aren't quite right? Paying for them. This store doesn't try to wear customers down with volume but pulls customers in with interesting styles. They also carry styles in multiple colors. I don't want to have to imagine myself in slightly different frames. The lenses I got are so clear that it's weird. I'll get used to it. Anyway, a really good experience. read more

Service nirvana. Five. Count 'em. 5 STARS. ALL THE WAY. Not kidding. They are the best. Pure Austin goodness. Gene, Donna and Kyle are *almost* too good to be true. Nope, never mind. They really are. :: pinching myself :: Although we will need new Rxs only (most likely) once a year, we will probably be back more often than that. What everyone else said? True that. They, of all people, deserve their nothing-but-5-star ratings. If only I could give them more stars. read more

If your looking for a unique eyeglasses in Austin this is the place to go. Amazing selection. And the staff there hands down truly care. Love this place. You won't be disappointed and your next pair of glasses will get you noticed. Larry read more

Father and son run this business. They are among the rudest people I ever met in my life. I have not idea why. The father was condescending and the son was dismissive and rude. I went there intending to buy eyeglasses. They acted like I was wasting their time when I didn't immediately decide on the frames I wanted. I will never go back and wouldn't recommend them to anyone. read more

I've been wearing glasses and contacts all my life; going to Gene Rogers was hands-down the best eyeglasses experience I've had. They have a really neat selection of frames, as others have noted. There are a lot of neat vintage frames, but they also had a good selection of contemporary frames at a variety of price points. I think they do a really good job selecting which frames to carry. Both Gene and his wife Donna seem very knowledgeable, honest, and helpful. Donna was very helpful when I was selecting frames - she knows how to select flattering shapes and colors for one's face, and will give her honest input if asked. The other gentleman working there, whose name I can't recall right now, was also very helpful. The glasses I ended up with were fairly priced and the work on the lenses appears to be of much better quality than glasses I have gotten from chain stores or online, and they were ready in about a week. They use a different process on the anti-glare stuff than most places - it seems like it will last a lot longer. I will be a regular customer for certain. read more

This is one of those businesses that makes Austin great. The selection of vintage frames--the real deal here, folks, not Ray-Bans--is outstanding, but so is the selection overall. (He's got some frames made just for his store... which are the ones I bought.) Gene and his wife were friendly, extremely helpful--as the other reviewers said--and knew their stuff. (They even gave me the history of the different brands.) $255 (with tax) was what my pair of specs cost. A great price. I've been in Austin for six years. I wish I'd discovered them long ago. This is where I am getting my frames from now on. Thanks guys! NOTES: - There is not an optometrist on site, so bring your prescription or current glasses. - They're located across from the Alamo Village, a couple of doors down from Madame Mam's. read more

After having been to a couple other eyeglass retail shops I was becoming ever so frustrated with shitty service and terrible eye-wear selection. As always I took to the yelp website to help me find the perfect place, although skeptical at first with its impeccable 5 star rating, I decided to hit Mr. Gene up and Im pretty happy I did!! Small shop, with a great selection of vintage frames and one very helpful owner. I must have tried on every frame in the store, and had trouble not taking them all, but I finally settled on one frame. The price was reasonable, but I have really terrible vision that usually requires expensive lenses, so that was the bulk of my price. I will definitely come back here next time I need a new pair, and even though I kinda regret letting people in on this gold mine, you should too! read more

This family-owned place is great. Lots of different frames, from classic to trendy...and the prices are decent. Mrs. Rogers was very helpful and nice while assisting me in selecting a pair of frames. The frames I ultimately decided on had a hint of burnt orange in them (subtle Longhorn theme)...I think they looked great on me and I've gotten plenty of compliments on them. They had the frames ready for me in 5 days. Check this local establishment out if you're in need of glasses. read more

Great family business. These guys have done several pairs of glasses for me. Always satisfied.

Gene and his son helped me the other day after the ice storm. I needed a quick repair and they did it for free. Thanks guys! Definitely got the small town feel in this glasses shop. Definitely a small business you can trust. Ill definitely be going back next time I need glasses. read more

These people are awesome. I dealt with Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and and they were both fantastic. The backstory - I'm was getting sick of contacts but didn't want laser surgery. I had worn glasses for years though and believe or not, I was interested in finding a nice pair of glasses so I could move away from contacts. Enter Gene Rogers Optical. Being kind of clueless on fashion and thus on eyeglass wear, Ms. Rogers helped me find the perfect pair. Then I whipped out my Yelp coupon and she seemed excited with me that I would be getting a discount. The day of arrival. The glasses arrive, I arrive, and Mr. Rogers spends a good 20 minutes adjusting the glasses so they fit perfectly. 5 stars for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Gene's Rogers Optical, and of course...the glasses! read more

Absolutely great experience. They are very friendly, super professional and really efficient. Great experience. I will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

Wow, what a great, family owned, intimate company. I just bought frames and lenses from them today and would recommend them to anyone looking for the same. When you go, you'll be greeted my Gene himself, and probably even his wife, Debra. They personally took me and my sister around the whole store and held our hands as I tried on around 30 pairs, while helping us critique each one and how they fit my face. They have a great, hand picked selection of frames that include both vintage and modern models, and their prices seemed fair compared to what I've seen elsewhere. For me, though, the family owned personal treatment you'll get there is worth it all. A+, all around. read more

I love my new frames. I think I'll go back for another pair. Its so hard to choose because the selection is top notch. The friendly helpful service didn't hurt either. read more

I went on the recommendation of other Yelpers. Yes, this family-owned store is the best! Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and their staff are eager to help, but also will leave you alone if you want to browse on your own. When trying on frames, they give you their honest opinion, and tell you what they like or don't like about the frames. Very friendly service, and a great selection! Saturday afternoons get pretty packed, but they try their best to wait on everyone. read more

I have been searching and searching for a pair (or two) of vintage glasses. I live in the DFW area and could not find anything! So I searched online and found Gene Rogers optical and decided to take a road trip to visit his store. To make a long story short, I walked in, looked to my left and found at least 50 pair of the type of glasses I was looking for -- vintage 50s cat eye. I was like a kid in a candy store! It took me less than 30 minutes to try on a few pair, talk to Gene and his wife and purchase my glasses. What a wonderful couple! I have never met nicer people! My mom went with me and you would have thought the three of them were best friends by the time we left. I am so happy I made the trip from Dallas because meeting them was the best part of my weekend. I love my glasses and get compliments daily. I also found that the two pair of glasses I bought from him were relatively inexpensive and he could fill my prescription for me. What a wonderful job! Mr. Rogers, if you are reading this, thanks a million! read more

Dear Gene, I am so happy with my recent frames purchase. The store's vintage selection is impressive too! You and your wife were very helpful, knowledgeable and honest. I appreciate that. A New Loyal Customer read more

Oh my goodness... what a great business. It's family owned with the best customer service ever!!! They took time and effort in helping me choose the correct lenses to fill my own frames. It didn't matter that I didn't buy the frames there... I was treated with respect and professionalism. I had called at least 8 other stores asking about the turn around time for bifocals .... stores a bit closer to my home. ALL of them were at least 7-10 days!!! Not Rogers optical... they put a rush on my order and the lenses should be here by Wednesday. What a relief to find such a top notch business!!! read more

Would give 10 stars if I could! Amazing selection, great service from people who truly care, and if any repairs are needed these guys have skills beyond any other shop on Austin. Truly one of the greats! Also if you're particular about your tint or fade on your sunglasses...the guy who does the color on the lenses is an artist. You can tell he takes great pride in making sure it's just what you want. If you need any kind of glasses, give them a look! read more

I love this place! I have purchased several glasses from Gene's Optical! It was time for a new pair of glasses so I had stopped by several times trying to decide on a frame that I thought I wanted. I found one but they didn't have the color. They said that they could order the frame with no obligation to buy it. Well it came in and the color didn't work. I was really devastated because I had my heart set on this frame. So I looked at all the frames again with the help of Gene's son or his grandson(sorry I can't remember the name). Well I thought I knew what I wanted but they picked out two pair that I'm sure I had already,looked at and didn't choose. They even asked two girls that were in the back to take a look. They got me out of my comfort zone and I'm so glad they did! I totally love my glasses! I can't stop looking in the mirror! Thank you Gene, Donna, son and grandson!! read more

I am happy to provide another 5 star review for Gene Rogers! Great selection of glasses, I walked around with a beautiful pair of frames made in the USA for a great price. It took exactly a week for my frames to be ready and they were perfect. Kyle helped me out and provided excellent customer service from beginning to end. I am glad I took the numerous recommendations I received to purchase my glasses from Gene Rogers. read more

These kind folks repaired my Mom's eyeglasses when the chain store where they were purchased said they could not repair them. Gene Rogers Optical provided same day service and then did not charge me. I will definitely be returning to see them for my next pair of glasses. read more

Everything you read about this place is spot on.. Im English.. Live In New Mexico, was here on business, found a awesome pair of vintage frames. I was only around for 7 days.. They were super professional, helped me out no end. got the lenses and frames made for me in 5 days.. awesome.. I would totally recommend this place to anyone looking for cool and trendy frames read more

I bought some glasses from Gene Rogers several years ago. The left lens from my glasses came out and I took it to them to get fixed. They fixed it w/o a charge! And, they were so friendly and professional. Check them out. You'll be glad you did. read more

I'm happy to add yet another 5-star rating for Gene Rogers Optical! I first visited this shop to get updated Rx optical lenses. The customer service was excellent, the lenses arrived quickly, and the pricing was very fair. In fact, after I received the new lenses I noticed some crazing in the lens (an error attributable to the lens manufacturer, not Gene Rogers Optical) -- I brought the glasses back and they fixed me up with replacement lenses right away, at no cost to me. Since then I've brought in pairs of Rx and sunglasses for fit adjustments. The talented folks have a knack for frame adjustments and getting the fit just right. If you're looking for a new Rx frame, check out Gene Rogers. If you are weary of mass-market retailers that carry all the same overpriced brands, Gene Rogers Optical is the opposite! They carry lots of unique brands and cool frames at very reasonable prices. They have always been very friendly and patient. Best customer service ever. read more

As if this place needed another positive review. Seriously though I was amazed with the huge selection of original frames and awesome prices. I got an awesome pair of nylon frames made by a company that hasn't changed the design of their frames since the 60's. They only cost me $85 which made it an easy decision to upgrade to the pricier lenses. Also no sales tax makes it easy to do the math on your final cost. As a lifetime spectacle wearer it is refreshing to know that Gene Rogers is here to kick ass. read more

Hands down the best place to get specs that not everyone has. I got a special pair years ago, and still get compliments on them to this day, and have never seen anyone else in a pair like mine! I'll be going back as long as I'm in Austin. Owners and helpers were very helpful and down to earth. I felt like they spoke the truth and told me when certain shapes weren't right for me. Great experience! read more

On vacation. Nose pads from my wire rim glasses fell off. Visited 2 big optical shops this am. Was informed my glasses were special and nose pads needed to be special order. Looked on Yelp and this shop came up. " Gene Rogers" On arrival I was greeted by friendly staff. My glasses were treated very special. It took less then 2 minutes and the same nose pads lost were replaced without any delay. Made my day. You have a great shop, and your customer service is the best. Will return this shop anytime. Thanks, Gene. I can see again and I am having a great time on vacation... Sef read more

Bought my frames and lenses here 4 years ago. Replaced lenses 2 years later. Fantastic customer service and always willing to help with repairs. Glad I found this store. read more

I stepped on my glasses last year and really mangled them. I figured they were a lost cause, so I put them in a bag and put them in my closet. I ran across them last week and decided to try to repair them. After reading all the glowing reviews of Gene Rogers Optical, I took the glasses to them. Kyle said that he could repair them at no charge to me. A couple of days later, I picked them up. They looked brand new. I know that they spent quite some time repairing them, but Kyle insisted on no charge. They now have a customer for life. read more

I broke the arm of my boyfriend's glasses completely off. Everywhere I went and called said they could not be repaired. Gene Rogers Optical was the only one willing to try... 5 minutes later they are good as new! They saved me $500 in new glasses and probably a relationship. I will defiantly be coming back to get my next pair of glasses. Very impressed read more