March - Hoping for some sunshine! ๐ REMINDER - We have a NEW address - 5317B Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 ๐๐ผ๐ชท๐๐ผ๐ชท๐๐ผ๐ชท๐ Spring is on the way...and we are excited for it! March is here, and while everyoneโs talking about luck๐ , we believe great vision isnโt left to chance. For 26 years, weโve been helping our community find frames that fit beautifully, feel comfortable, and make you smile every time you put them on. Whether youโre ready for something bold, something classic, or just a...
about 2 months agoย โขย 4 min read
February - We are settled in at the new shop! ๐ REMINDER - We have a NEW address - 5317B Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 Cliff & Sheila would like to wish you the happiest Valentines Day this month! ๐ โฅ๏ธ๐ฅฐ๐๐โฅ๏ธ๐ฅฐ๐๐โฅ๏ธ๐ฅฐ This year had a crazy start for Brooks Optical! New shop, lots of snow and ice, and brrr...it is cold! โ๏ธ We are settled in here in the new shop, and would love to hear what you think! It has been a work in progress but we think that it has turned out nice and hoping that you...
3 months agoย โขย 5 min read
January - Welcome to a new year! ๐ REMINDER - We have a NEW address - 5317B Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 โโ๏ธโโ๏ธโโ๏ธโโ๏ธโโ๏ธโโ๏ธ We are starting off this year getting settled in the new place! This move did not come without challenges, but we are so happy to be here at this new location. Better parking, natural light, and wonderful neighbors have made this move overall positive. We did have some challenges with the telephone lines, and would like to thank everyone who made us aware of it...
4 months agoย โขย 6 min read
Phone line update Good morning everyone! This is a quick update to let you know that we are aware of the phone line saying "disconnected" when you call. This problem appears to be isolated to those calling from a land line. Calls coming in from cell phones are currently working properly, please call us from a cell phone for the time being. Verizon is on the way out and hopefully will get it fixed quickly (fingers are crossed). For the latest updates on everything Brooks Optical, follow us on...
4 months agoย โขย 1 min read
December - New location is open! ๐บ๏ธ๐ 5317-B Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 We are located inside of Francos Galleries, right next door to Fusion Fitness. ๐
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๐๐โ๏ธ The biggest news this month is our move! We are so excited for you to come and join us here at Francos Galleries! We are working hard to get everything into place and after 26 years in another location, it is a job haha! But we are open for business, weather permitting, Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....
4 months agoย โขย 5 min read
November - We have a big announcement! Same Brooks Optical, new and improved space! ๐จ๐งก๐จ๐งก๐จ๐งก After 26 years in the same building, we are moving less than 1/2 mile down on Lakeside Avenue! This move will bring improved parking, wonderful neighbors, and a nicer space for the Brooks Optical shop that you know and love! The store will remain the same, just the building will be different. All of the character and customer service that you are used to receiving from Cliff, Sheila, and Catherine will...
5 months agoย โขย 5 min read
Contact lens online ordering now available! Brooks Optical is so excited to give our customers another option for getting your contact lenses! So often we get calls needing contacts quickly, need them shipped to college students, being out of town for work, and trying to get by the shop to pick them up. This option helps with any of those situations. You can order directly from your phone or a computer, and Brooks Optical checks every order to make sure that it is correct before going...
6 months agoย โขย 1 min read
October - that fall state of mind! Don't be spooked by picking out glasses! Cliff and Sheila are here to help! ๐ ๐งก๐โค๏ธ๐ป๐๐ฌ See the magic of fall โ from pumpkin spice to perfect frames This month, we are working hard behind the scenes to bring you new products and services and to give you an experience that you won't get anywhere else! October is the season for comfort, color, and a touch of mystery. Visit us for the latest fall styles and treat yourself to eyewear thatโs both festive and...
7 months agoย โขย 5 min read
September - a month of "cozy"! Cliff and Sheila are getting "fall ready" in the shop! ๐งกโ๏ธโค๏ธ Autumn is in the air at Brooks Optical, and we are embracing the beautiful colors! ๐ As the air turns crisp and Richmond gears up for fall festivals, back-to-school routines, and pumpkin-spiced everything, weโre here to help you see it all clearly. September is the perfect time for a fresh startโwhether thatโs updating your look with new frames, making sure your kidsโ vision is school-ready, or...
8 months agoย โขย 4 min read