Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrist in Northern New Jersey
Linwood Optical has been Northern New Jersey's premier family optometrist and eye care practice for nearly 25 years. Led by Dr. Paul Shahinian, our team delivers comprehensive vision care, from routine eye exams to advanced diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. We specialize in pediatric and senior vision care, fitting specialty contact lenses for conditions like keratoconus and prosthetic needs. Our practice combines cutting-edge diagnostic technology with personalized service to ensure optimal visual health for every patient. With two convenient locations in Fort Lee and Westwood, we offer a luxury eyewear boutique featuring high-fashion designer frames from around the world. Our commitment extends beyond vision correctionwe educate patients on how general health impacts eye health and maintain detailed medical records to provide individualized preventative care. We proudly support ThinkAboutYourEyes.com, advocating for early vision screening to prevent lifelong impairments.Whether you need traditional glasses, innovative contact lenses, or premium digital ophthalmic lenses, our experienced professionals prioritize quality solutions and exceptional customer service. Annual eye exams remain central to our approach, allowing us to build long-term patient relationships and monitor eye health proactively. For over two decades, Linwood Optical has remained dedicated to excellence in serving Northern New Jersey families with compassionate, comprehensive eye care.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fitting
Pediatric Eye Care
Specialty Contact Lenses
Designer Eyewear
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25 years of experience serving Northern New Jersey families
- Comprehensive eye exams using advanced diagnostic technology
- Specialists in keratoconus and prosthetic contact lens fittings
- Luxury eyewear boutique with international designer frames
- Personalized care prioritizing long-term visual health
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye exams begin with understanding your general health to assess eye health. Using advanced diagnostic equipment, we evaluate vision correction needs, detect ocular diseases like glaucoma, and screen for systemic conditions such as diabetes. The exam includes refraction testing, binocular assessment, and personalized recommendations for corrective lenses or treatments.
Specialty Contact Lenses
We fit specialized contact lenses for complex vision needs including keratoconus, bifocal requirements, and prosthetic applications. Our optometrists create custom solutions that improve comfort and visual clarity where traditional lenses fail. These lenses address irregular corneal shapes, restore natural eye appearance, and provide UV protection for enhanced eye health.
Pediatric Eye Care
Early eye exams ensure children develop essential visual skills for learning. We assess near and distance vision, eye coordination, and focusing abilities. Our pediatric care detects common issues like amblyopia and strabismus, following American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for early intervention to prevent lifelong vision impairments through timely treatment.
Designer Eyewear
Our boutique offers high-fashion designer eyewear from global brands like Face Face and Lindberg. Our stylists help select frames that complement facial features while ensuring optical precision. We provide special ordering for exclusive styles and back all purchases with a 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering defects in premium frames.
Contact Lens Fitting
This service includes a comprehensive eye exam followed by personalized contact lens fitting. We offer traditional and innovative options like toric, multifocal, and UV-blocking lenses. Our specialists ensure proper fit for comfort and visual clarity, including single-day disposables and specialty lenses for unique vision correction needs.
People
Dr. Paul Shahinian
Optometrist
Dr. Shahinian has provided comprehensive eye care for Northern New Jersey residents for over 22 years. His expertise includes pediatric and senior vision care, ocular disease management, and specialty contact lens fittings. He leads our practice in combining advanced diagnostics with personalized patient education to maintain optimal visual health.
Beata Zaleska
Optician
Beata Zaleska specializes in helping patients select premium eyewear at our Westwood location. With extensive knowledge of luxury designer frames, she assists customers in finding styles that combine fashion with optical functionality. Her expertise ensures proper frame fitting and alignment for maximum comfort and visual accuracy.
Harold Berrio
Apprentice Optician
Harold Berrio supports our opticians in both Fort Lee and Westwood locations. As an apprentice, he assists with frame adjustments, lens selections, and patient consultations. He works under experienced professionals to ensure accurate eyewear prescriptions and proper fitting techniques for all customers.
Harout Kouyoumjian
Optician
Harout Kouyoumjian provides expert optical services across both Linwood Optical locations. His responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, fitting eyewear, and offering personalized recommendations for corrective lenses. He ensures patients receive high-quality vision solutions tailored to their specific lifestyle and visual needs.
Linda Berenson
Frame Stylist
Linda Berenson specializes in helping customers find fashionable eyewear that complements their personal style. As a frame stylist, she curates our luxury designer collections and provides expert guidance on selecting frames that enhance facial features while maintaining optical precision and comfort.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Oxford/United Healthcare, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield (PPO), and Medicare. Coverage varies by individual plan. We provide super bills for out-of-network claims.
What eyewear warranties are available?
We offer a 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering defects in frames. This includes broken hinges, nosepad defects, and material discoloration under normal use conditions.
Are pediatric eye exams important?
Yes, early exams detect vision issues affecting learning abilities. We recommend biennial exams for children without vision correction needs to ensure proper visual development.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our Fort Lee location at (201) 461-0010 or Westwood at (201) 722-2222. You can also visit our website to schedule annual eye exams or eyewear consultations.
Do you accept flexible spending accounts?
Yes, we provide detailed statements for FSA reimbursement. Our services and products qualify for pre-tax healthcare spending through employer-sponsored flexible spending programs.
Reviews (5)
Marc G.
May 05, 2021
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Absolutely wonderful experiences with Linwood Optical (Fort Lee location)! First-time customer/patient for prescription eyeglass lenses which I really needed due to difficulty reading as well as general loss of vision clarity and--spoiler alert--it's like I now have a new pair of eyes! Reading books is a big part of my life and so correcting my impaired vision in this regard was super-essential The moment you enter, you feel relaxed, which was important since I've never worn prescription eyeglasses before. It's well-run, organized, efficient & professional. Easy to make an appointment
Cynthia Phillips
Jan 10, 2021
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It's been a while since my last review, so here's an update:
Dr. Paul Shahinian and his staff are so dedicated, talented and genuinely care about thier patients. We appreciate their patience and the time they spend with each member of our family. Our entire family is cared for by Linwood Optical, including my elderly mother. For the past 10 years, Dr. Paul's skills have made a profound difference to our family. From an eyecare emergency situations, to our regular check-up's, the Linwood family is simply amazing. We wouldn't consider anyone else when it comes the health and wellbeing of our eyecare
Dr. Paul Shahinian and his staff are so dedicated, talented and genuinely care about thier patients. We appreciate their patience and the time they spend with each member of our family. Our entire family is cared for by Linwood Optical, including my elderly mother. For the past 10 years, Dr. Paul's skills have made a profound difference to our family. From an eyecare emergency situations, to our regular check-up's, the Linwood family is simply amazing. We wouldn't consider anyone else when it comes the health and wellbeing of our eyecare
Bette Weinstein Kaplan
Dec 27, 2020
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Excellent exam, fabulous frames, stupendous service - Dr. Shahinian and staff always provide a professional experience with a personalized touch. There's no need to go any place else for eye care and eye wear!
Haro Hartounian
Nov 28, 2020
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Dr. Paul Shahinian is the perfect combination of caring, informed, driven, and professional. Highly recommended. His office is very clean, equipped with the state of the art eye examination instrumentations. Great Experience, I wish all the doctors and clinics work the way these guys do. Always responsive and willing to help. He went above and beyond for me. Im so grateful for his quick and efficient services. Thank you for taking good care of me!
Cynthia Phillips
Nov 24, 2020
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Dr. Paul (as my kids call him : ) is not just a gifted optometrist, he and his staff are the most warm, kind and patient people we've ever met. Because of Dr. Paul, my boys no longer have trepidation about eye exams. In fact, they love going to the eye doctor now!!! My older son, hurt his eye last year, and Dr. Shahinian and his staff went far and beyond to both see and treat him immediately!!! 5 Stars for the best family eye care practice!!!
