About Us
About ClearVision Optical
At ClearVision, it’s family first. The award-winning approach ClearVision takes with customers, partners, and employees alike stems from that vision—they're all family, and family comes first.
Our founder, Fred Friedfeld thought everyone should be treated with integrity and respect. Those values haven’t changed over our 75 years as an independent, family-run business. It’s why we make our mission your success. And it’s the reason you can talk to us about anything, anytime! You're invited to come and join the family too!
History of ClearVision Opticals
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What would Fred do?
At ClearVision we like to ask: What would Fred do? But, first it helps to understand who he was. After returning from his service in the Navy, Fred Friedfeld used the G.I. Bill to attend optician school and became one of the first men in New York state to obtain an optician’s license. Not long after, at 21 years old, he started ClearVision Optical. With ClearVision, he built relationships across the industry and around the globe through his strength of character and sincere caring for others. Mimi Friedfeld, Fred’s wife and a founding Optical Women's Association member, was also essential in building ClearVision to what it is today. Fred was known for his “Fredisms,” which served as perfect encapsulations of the culture he built at ClearVision.
Whether he was asking others to “Have Integrity,” telling them “A Smile is Something Nice to See,” or advising them to “Build ‘Real,’ Strong Relationships,” Fred was known for offering his wisdom to the ClearVision family. It’s by carrying on his legacy that ClearVision continues to grow and set an example in the eye care industry.
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Soon after brothers David and Peter joined their father’s company, Fred assigned them roles. “Peter, you’re artistic, you’re in charge of marketing. David, you like people, you’re in charge of sales”, he said. With their roles defined, they took to getting to know every single part of the business. Today, their partnership and respect for the values their parents established, continues to fuel ClearVision’s growth and earn awards for the culture it fosters. Over 70 years since their father founded ClearVision, the brothers believe the company is poised for high growth. Along with the entire ClearVision family, they continue to live their father’s values and set the bar for a successful family-owned business.
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Our Values
Our Values
The difference is, we treat othersthe way we would like to be treated. We do whatever it takes to keep our customers happy and be the provider they want to work with.
-David Friedfeld
The difference is, we treat othersthe way we would like to be treated. We do whatever it takes to keep our customers happy and be the provider they want to work with.
CVO Cares
Embedded in ClearVision’s values is social responsibility to make each day better for someone else. CVO Cares empowers employees to band together in an effort to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Join the Family
ClearVision Optical has been recognized as a Best Company to Work for in NY for nine years! Our secret sauce is a combination of living by our founding values, our commitment to innovation, and the unique family culture we share.
Working with ClearVison
Our family business focuses on helping eyecare professionals by providing personal service, desirable products and creative ways to add to their profitability. Our goal is to make the journey of doing business with ClearVision an easy one.
“I can't say enough nice things about ClearVision!!! The quality of all their product is great! Their styles are amazing - especially the new BCBG!! The customer support staff is always friendly and helpful. This company definitely has our best interest at heart. And the best part about ClearVision.....our sales rep Bob Schweitzer!!! He goes above and beyond every single time! Anyone who needs to know anything about great customer service should look to Bob. He truly gets what it means to provide the best service to his accounts!! Keep up the great work!!!” -Angie B., Vision Health Eyecare Center, Cudahy, WI
"My go to Business for the best and affordable children's eye wear any where!!! The Dilli Dalli line is fantastic with it's shapes, sizes and durability. I have fitted not only my patients but my great nieces and nephews as well. I also carry several other lines for probably as long as I have been at this office and that is over 15 years! Keep up the great work ClearVision I sing your praises on a regular basis." - Marie T., Dr. M.A. Schwartz, Optometrist and Assoc., Sterling Heights, MN
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