sells titanium bendable frames that miraculously bend back to normal after rough beatings. Good news is that Colorado Optical Eyewear Expressions, Inc. 'There's a lot of glasses at the bottom of Lake Pueblo,' said Jayme Ikelman. The memorable repair list also includes a rototilling accident, dog bites, and boating and industrial accidents. 'My favorite was the guy who dropped his glasses in the barbecue when it was on,' Ikelman said. Ikelman and company have seen their fair share of odd repairs and mutilated glasses. He purchased the company's lab 38 years ago when it closed. Ikelman's path to opticals began by answering a newspaper ad for Bausch & Lomb more than 50 years ago. It's like opening up a whole new world to them.' 'My favorite part of (her job) is putting glasses on a kid for the first time and they say ‘Wow!’ And they see leaves and blades of grass. 'I'm known for pulling glasses off people's faces because I can't stand crooked glasses,' Lipitz said. The companys principal address is 2000 Memorial Drive Ste6, St. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Richard Leven and is located at 2000 Memorial Dr., Ste 6, St Johnsbury, VT 05819. The companys filing status is listed as Active. Lipitz has worked for Ikelman for 28 years and goes by the name of 'the glasses lady.' is a Vermont Corporation filed On February 4, 2000. You don't have to come in here and take a number like a lot of places' Ikelman said, dressed in sandals, shorts and a black-and-purple bowling shirt buttoned down to reveal a gold necklace that matched his bracelet and gold-framed glasses. Satisfying a steady stream of customers on a recent Friday, Ikelman and Lipitz are at their best with delightful conversation and surprising customers with their low repair costs. The full-time employees are the opticians, Ikelman and lab Manager Judy Lipitz.Ĭolorado Optical also fills any doctor's prescription. 'It's Pueblo's best kept secret,' said Ikelman's wife of 53 years, Mary, who along with their 42 year-old daughter, Jayme Ikelman, work part time at the shop. Greenwood St., there's more to Ikelman's shop than meets the eye. Snuggled in a narrow strip mall at 401 N. Word-of-mouth advertising, reasonable prices, a loose work atmosphere and fondness for patrons has paid off for Rich Ikelman's small business. Their love for their clients isn't blind.Ĭolorado Optical Eyewear Expressions, Inc., has specialized in eyeglasses, contacts, progressive lenses and repairs for 38 years. The Hot Place for eyeglasses, replacement contacts and repair.Įmail coloptical email log in by NICK BONHAM We recommend the Transition and Transition 8 Lens, Please click here for information We now stock and sell Charmant Line Art Titanium Rimless frames Quality Prescription Eye Glasses-Sunglasses, Contacts We also take great pride in our work and offer the best quality frames and lenses We specialize in repairs and hard to fit customers Serving Pueblo and Southern Colorado well over 30 yearsĬomplete, professional, ' personalized' optical service We also offer a comlete line of safety glasses. We offer Wiley x and Transition 8 custom eyewear, with or without prescription lenses

Pueblo's oldest independently owned, quality eyewear business (Located one block East of the Pueblo Justice Plaza) Colorado Optical Eyewear Expressions, Inc.

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