J C Reiss Optician

J.C. Reiss Optician, New Jersey's oldest independent optical establishment, could qualify as a state historical landmark. It first opened in Newark in 1892, moved to the Oranges in the forties, and is now headquartered in Morristown. Reiss Optician Day. Even after 125 years in the business of optics, J.C. Reiss continues to be at the forefront of the industry with the use of today's latest technology.

J.C. Reiss Optician is proud to offer complete optometric care for the entire family including comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings with our independent optometric physician, Dr. Omar Munshi, O.D. This is what most people think about when they think of an eye exam.

Myopia (nearsightedness), Hyperopia (farsightedness), Presbyopia (loss of ability to focus on close objects) and Astigmatism are all conditions that can affect your vision and cause things to become blurry.Tired of feeling rushed out of the exam room? Feeling stressed if you made the right decision: 1 or 2? We devote the extra time and care needed in order to get the most accurate prescription for you.

Since the FDA approved the first soft contact lens in 1971, technology has changed tremendously. Today there are hundreds of different contact lenses on the market. Lens brands differ in a multitude of ways, including the optical design, material, wearing schedule, and water content. It is important to have a discussion with an eye care professional to see which lens will work best for you.

Yes! Common conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye), convergence insufficiency (eye teaming problem) or astigmatism can go completely undetected during a screening. Children with these conditions may have no problem reading the 20/20 line and therefore pass the screening. But they often suffer from distortion, blurry vision, and eye fatigue.

J.C. Reiss Optician has taken its promise of superior quality and service a step further by expanding the children's eyewear department to pay extra special attention to its littlest customers. We know that for children, getting their first pair of glasses can be a potentially harrowing experience.