We offer designs and styles created by eyewear visionaries and artists who invite you to express your own originality by immersing yourself in exquisite textures, rich colors and chic shapes. We want to help you create a style that accentuates your charm, reflects your personality and inspires a feeling of confidence in you.
Every individual sees life through a different set of lenses and we all lead a unique lifestyle. As a result, each person needs a visual tool that can provide them with superb vision during every aspect of their life, whether it is for work or pleasure. Lenses ground to precision quality in a custom-fit lens style, culminates in a visual experience that is unparalleled.
Every individual sees life through a different set of lenses and we all lead a unique lifestyle. As a result, each person needs a visual tool that can provide them with superb vision during every aspect of their life, whether it is for work or pleasure. Lenses ground to precision quality in a custom-fit lens style, culminates in a visual experience that is unparalleled.
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Since there is not a physician on site, we accept prescriptions from any eye doctor. Remember, the results of your refraction and examination belong to you, so don't forget to ask your doctor for a copy before you leave from your appointment. If you misplace your prescription, our office can fax a signed records release form to your doctor and request the information for you.
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Large Marge
Aug 02, 2021
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UPDATE 2021:
I'm STILL making these trips back and forth for their expertise and swiftness. I am 'hard to please' with most purchases/services, as I expect near perfection for my money. C & J is still exceeding my expectations after roughly 10 years.
THANK YOU!
I've used C&J for YEARS. We moved out of Merced 4 years ago and I've been searching high and low for a place like this, with no luck. I decided to make the hour long drive (each way) due to their swiftness, pricing and overwhelmingly evident expertise.
I dropped my own frames off on a Tuesday, they were ready on Wednesday and shipped
I'm STILL making these trips back and forth for their expertise and swiftness. I am 'hard to please' with most purchases/services, as I expect near perfection for my money. C & J is still exceeding my expectations after roughly 10 years.
THANK YOU!
I've used C&J for YEARS. We moved out of Merced 4 years ago and I've been searching high and low for a place like this, with no luck. I decided to make the hour long drive (each way) due to their swiftness, pricing and overwhelmingly evident expertise.
I dropped my own frames off on a Tuesday, they were ready on Wednesday and shipped
Michael Y.
Jul 23, 2021
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This place is great! I originally bought my glasses at Costco and they talked me into getting the anti-reflective lenses. I regret that decision, as they started to scuff and wore off badly. Apparently this is an issue with cheap AR film. I took the glasses in to C&J and they did their best to get the AR film off but had trouble doing so. In the end, they hooked me up with brand new lenses for only $60 and I couldn't be happier with them. They feel like new glasses again. I'll definitely go here from now on.
Elena H.
Jul 08, 2021
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Kandi Dunham
Apr 04, 2021
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Dina Flores
Jul 16, 2020
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Jenica Ramirez
Sep 30, 2019
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Kathy Zorra
Aug 30, 2019
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I had never been to CJ optical prior to my experience this week and we had an emergency and a friend highly recommended them and I was not disappointed! They took such good care of us and in less than 24 hrs I had my contacts! CJ Optical has my business from this day forward. Simply amazing customer service!
Jose S.
Mar 15, 2019
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I regret having to give two stars to CJ optical because my first experience was with the owner who is a friendly and courteous guy. He has the best selection of quality frames in merced and his work is high quality. Unfortunately yesterday we had to deal with his senior employee. This woman could not be bothered to get up from her chair to greet neither the customer before us, nor us after that customer left. My wife got a wave in a vague direction when she asked about women's frames. After a short, fruitless discussion about insurance coverage for prescription sunglasses she seemed eager
Joe M.
Jan 10, 2019
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I've been going to these good folks for over 20 years. I had a brief dalliance with Costco and an optometrist in Fresno, but I'm back with C and J. Yesterday, they repaired/soldered my broken eyeglasses and made a new set for me in about two hours time: since I live in a rural area and it takes me 1.5 hours to get to Merced (or Fresno), it was huge that this could be done in one trip. Also, the cost of the new eyeglasses was less than half the cost of the last set I got at the Fresno optometrist. They have always been very helpful and respectful, and I like supporting small independent
Juan Duran
Dec 21, 2018
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Lizeth Liz Gonzalez
Nov 24, 2018
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It was my first time at C&J optical and it is the best place ever! The girl helped me out and was really kind! She got my insurance info and I gave her the frame I loved and 3 hours later they were ready!! They’re AWESOME!! I definitely recommend this place if you’re into High-end brands for glasses 👍🏼
Sean Williams
Sep 27, 2018
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Leonard J.
Apr 28, 2018
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Cindy Lashbrook
Nov 10, 2017
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Jessica M.
Sep 28, 2017
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Chris B.
Jul 18, 2017
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I'm from LA and this is my goto place for frames since moving to Merced and even better selection than most places I've seen in LA.
1. This place has the best selection of quality frames hands down and very good prices and constantly updated inventory.
2. Most lenses are done in house so you can pop in one day and your frames are ready the next day.
3. They have plenty of business so they don't attack you when you walk in the door. Totally no pressure sales and excellent service.
Thank you!
1. This place has the best selection of quality frames hands down and very good prices and constantly updated inventory.
2. Most lenses are done in house so you can pop in one day and your frames are ready the next day.
3. They have plenty of business so they don't attack you when you walk in the door. Totally no pressure sales and excellent service.
Thank you!
Betsabel C.
Dec 10, 2016
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Kenan S.
Jun 16, 2016
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Liz F.
Oct 03, 2015
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Lupe Romero
Sep 15, 2015
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The lady there is so unhelpful when I attempted to purchase a new pair of glasses and I asked for a brand she only pointed with her finger. She didn't even acknowledge that I was there or help me find anything. She sat in the same place the whole time. I will not ever go back there I've been ignored twice by her. However the man that fixes the glasses is so awesome. He is the only one there that knows what he is doing.
Marlo H.
Jun 11, 2014
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Angie S.
Nov 07, 2013
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Robert B.
Apr 13, 2012
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I have been a customer of C&J optical for over 10 years. I am not in the habit of writing reviews for anyone, good or bad.
After reading the negative review from Matt S., I felt obliged to write this review, as it came as a huge surprise to me that anyone would have found this business to be less than stellar.
Both of the 2 people that work in the shop have helped me on numerous occasions, and I have purchased at least 15 pairs of glasses from them over the years, not only for me, but also for several of my children. The service has been excellent, even going back to the very first occasion
After reading the negative review from Matt S., I felt obliged to write this review, as it came as a huge surprise to me that anyone would have found this business to be less than stellar.
Both of the 2 people that work in the shop have helped me on numerous occasions, and I have purchased at least 15 pairs of glasses from them over the years, not only for me, but also for several of my children. The service has been excellent, even going back to the very first occasion
Matt S.
Dec 29, 2011
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I am not in the habit of leaving poor reviews- believing that I can always lean toward the positive. Unfortunately, the only positive that I found at C&J Optical was that they have a small children's play area.
I dealt with the same sales lady twice. The first time was when I purchased a pair of sunglasses for my wife, the second was when I attempted to return them (By the way- apparently, there is no return policy. The policy is not stated on the receipt, nor is it posted anywhere in the store -that I could see with reasonable effort- and the policy was not explained when purchasing
I dealt with the same sales lady twice. The first time was when I purchased a pair of sunglasses for my wife, the second was when I attempted to return them (By the way- apparently, there is no return policy. The policy is not stated on the receipt, nor is it posted anywhere in the store -that I could see with reasonable effort- and the policy was not explained when purchasing