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Taras Optical

971 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205-3503

About

Taras Optical is an eye doctor and optical shop in Albany, New York, located at 971 Central Ave. Eye exams and an optical dispensary are both on site, so you can have your eyes checked and pick out frames in one visit. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses, contact lens fitting and sports & safety eyewear. The practice is in network with 11 vision plans, including EyeMed, Davis Vision, Superior Vision and Aetna Vision. Doctors at this practice include William Halpin, OD and Madge Hinman, OD. It is open 6 days a week, including Saturdays, with evening hours on weekdays. Walk-ins are accepted. Call (518) 489-9000 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optical · Optometrist
Address
971 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205-3503
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Phone
(518) 489-9000
Languages spoken
English
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ EyeMed ✓ Davis Vision ✓ Superior Vision ✓ Aetna Vision ✓ Cigna Vision ✓ Humana Vision ✓ Humana Vision PLUS ✓ Humana Focus / Optimum / Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Supplement ✓ Superior Select
Self-reported by the practice. These details have not been confirmed yet. Vision plans and medical plans are billed differently — call ahead to confirm which side of your coverage applies to your visit.

Services offered

✓ Comprehensive eye exam
✓ Glasses & frames
✓ Contact lens fitting
✓ Sports & safety eyewear

Services not listed are not offered at this location.

Frame brands carried

This is a clinical practice with no retail optical. Your prescription can be filled at any optical shop — see shops in Albany.

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Hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.

Doctors at this practice

WH
William Halpin, OD
Optometrist
Male Speaks English
Licence 007556 (NY)
MH
Madge Hinman, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 005092 (NY)

Reviews on Google 40

4.5
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Jenna Morrissey
Jenna Morrissey 9 months ago

I’ve been going here for years. The staff is so friendly and the process is always extremely smooth and easy. Eye exams tend to stress me out so it’s helpful having a doctor who is always able to put me at ease. Highly recommend!

Reese Ranger
Reese Ranger 6 months ago

Great experience! Eye glass selection has various styles and colors. Everyone was so kind and thorough.

cave man stan
cave man stan a year ago

Best eye glass store EVER let me tell you about this absolutely PERFECT experience. First I was greeted by a pretty nice looking guy, he has a fresh cut and smelled pretty good and was very well dressed. Second he was super helpful and helped me with EVERY question I had. This is an amazing store and the salesman is pretty good looking 😎

Allie
Allie 9 months ago

The only glasses store I’ve been to where they actually knew how to adjust my frames properly. Bought my glasses elsewhere but they were happy to fix them anyway.

Jean-Paul Bastarache
Jean-Paul Bastarache a year ago

I had a wonderful experience getting an eye exam and new glasses. Great staff and amazing selection. Highly recommended. Worth the trip from wherever you are.

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