General Info

Carnation Optical is a local family owned full service optical center. Carnation Optical was one of the first shops to open when the Mall was built in 1984. Back then, the business was owned by Dr. Ken Leonard. John Fussell started back in 1984 as an apprentice optician and purchased the business in 1996. John was joined by his wife of 26 years Connie and daughter Stephanie in 1997. Dr. Chuck Belles assumed duties as anchor optometrist. John Seaburn also joined the team in 1997. Carnation Optical is not only family owned, but optician owned as well. We feel that this gives us an incomparable edge over our competition. We focus on the finished product: the eyeglasses which, in nearly every case, we make ourselves. These manufacturing and fabricating skills transpose well in other facets of our craft such as fitting and adjusting, frame selection and frame repair and replacement. This expertise in eyeglasses is why many local Ophthalmologists and Optometrists recommend Carnation Optical as a great place for their patients.