Optical Shop (Eyeglasses)

The MIT Health Optical Shop is a full-service optical store specializing in quality eyewear and frame repairs for the MIT community at a reasonable cost.

Try before you buy with our online frame gallery 

Visit the frame gallery, to browse thousands of styles, and try on frames virtually. 

See a pair (or a few pairs) you love? Click on the heart icon to add them to your wish list. When you’re finished browsing, click “Wish List” at the top right to send us your list of favorite frames. When you come in, we’ll have your selected specs ready for you to try on.

New promotional packages for select frames*

• Single Vision Lenses + Frame: $125
• Bifocal Lenses + Frame: $175
• Progressive Lenses + Frame: $300

*Add-ons such as special coatings are extra.
Reimbursement may be available through your vision insurance plan. Check with your insurer for your eligibility. 

Ordering prescription safety glasses at the Optical Shop

• Get approval from your supervisor or principal investigator (PI). If you don't have approval, the Optical Shop will charge your credit card for part of the cost. To make sure MIT pays for your glasses, you need to complete the top two sections of the prescription eyeglasses order form — especially the cost object/general ledger account numbers.
• Make sure your prescription is up to date. Your prescription can be from your own eye doctor or from MIT Eye Care. But you can’t use a prescription that is more than two years old.
• Be ready for your visit: Bring your prescription with you when you come.
• Get your new safety glasses. We will let you know when your glasses are ready (usually 7–10 business days). When you come to pick up your glasses, we will have you try them on and make any necessary adjustments. You will need to sign for your new glasses at pickup.