About Us

The Vision Consultants at DiNapoli Opticians adhere to the philosophy of the finest available materials and personal professional care. As the technology of eye care has changed, DiNapoli Opticians has never lost sight of its commitment to customer service, quality and innovation.

Through our knowledge and experience we will exceed the expectations of our patients in the eye care products and professional services we provide.

By working together, we will create an environment conducive to the continual development of our people.

We will maintain our long established tradition of honesty, generosity and family values in our community.

Eye Examinations are available, by appointment, at any of our four locations.

Our NY State Licensed Optometrists are providers for the Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) and MVP. Please call any of the branch offices for the days and times of examinations (evenings available).

At DiNapoli Opticians we fit and service many types and designs of contact lenses. We specialize in those patients who have had past difficulties being fit for contacts. Fitting consultations are available to new patients at no charge or obligation. Please call for an appointment or more information.

We are so confident of the superior quality of our products that we promise to repair or replace any frame damaged in normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. We will also always adjust or align your eyeglasses at no charge.

Our spectacle lenses meet or exceed American National FDA standards for impact resistance. Of all available materials polycarbonate is the most impact resistant. For your protection, any scratched or pitted lens should be replaced immediately.

All contact lenses are warranted against manufacturing defects.

Points to Remember

• Over 60 years of service to the Capital District.
• NY State Licensed Contact Lens Specialists with over a century of combined experience.
• Saturday and evening appointments available.
• Custom Fittings our Specialty.
• Large inventory of replacement soft contact lenses.
• Convenient front door parking.
• We care - come in and let us prove it to you

History 

In 1940, Joseph T. DiNapoli and Wilfrid Perrin opened an optical shop at 91 State Street in Albany. Although the nation was struggling with the effects of the depression, and watching the events in Europe, Joseph and Wilfrid felt that a business based on quality and value could still thrive. Their philosophy of the finest available materials and personal professional care laid the foundation for over 60 years of service to the Capital District. DiNapoli Opticians carries on today that commitment to be the best.

1940-- Wilfrid Perrin and Joseph T. DiNapoli open for business as Perrin and DiNapoli.

1946-- G. Thomas DiNapoli and Jack Perrin join business after WWII.

1956-- Wilfrid retires.

1959 -- Joseph retires.

1960-- Jack leaves company - Tom assumes control - Joseph returns to assist. DiNapoli Opticians is formed.

1968 -- DiNapoli and DiNapoli moves to 457 Madison Avenue.

1971 -- Tom's son Joe joins business.

1977-- Tom's son Mike joins business.

1988-- Joe leaves to run Upstate Optical Wholesale Laboratory.

1990-- DiNapoli Opticians celebrates their Golden Anniversary.

2001-- Moved corporate Headquarters to Delmar