Specs Optical

Who we are

Specs Optical was founded by a mother-daughter duo in Silicon Valley. Mom, Mary Chang, has over 30 years of optometry experience, spanning back to their time Taiwan. Daughter, Esther Chang, comes from a business management and merchandise marketing background, graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). We come from a family of opticians, Optomotrists, and lab techs who own and operate their own optometry practices, stores, and labs back home in Taiwan!

Fun fact, one of our uncles was actually mom's optometry professor during her Optometry school days back in Taiwan, too!

Our vision is to provide tasteful frames and the best quality lens options to protect your eyes, while helping you see the world vividly. We want everyone to feel at home at our store, because when you're here, you're family!

Esther has carefully curated our selection of frames, with an eye for style and taking into account the needs of our demographics. We offer a wide array of Asian fit options with higher built up bridges and nosepads, as well as brand options that range for budget friendly to high end. With our in house lab, we personally quality control every frame before dispensing it to our patients and ensure to take key measurements so you may experience your clearest vision.

Rest assured that your eye care needs are in good hands when you come visit us. We strive to give you fresh perspectives through your new specs!

Be sure to follow our social media pages for up-to-date information, new sneak peaks at new inventory, and events! We look forward to seeing you at our store!

We're excited to introduce Dr. Emma Ly!

Dr. Emma Ly, OD.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Emma Ly join us and offer optometric care to our community!

Dr. Emma Ly is a California native who grew up in the East Bay Area. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley and obtained her Master of Business Administration at Fitchburg State University. Dr. Ly earned her Doctorate of Optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry, and graduated at the top of her class with Magna Cum Laude. She is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, the American Optometric Association, and the California Optometric Association.

In her free time, Dr Ly enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves to travel internationally, to learn different cultures and explore diverse cuisines across the world.