About
Founded in 1931 by Charles J. Anastor, Art Optical began as an ophthalmic lens manufacturer. In 1958 we began manufacturing rigid contact lenses and by 1984 ceased production of eyeglasses to focus exclusively on GP design and production. The family-owned company has been led by Charles’ son Thomas since 1962.
Tom and Jill Anastor Since moving to our current location in 1986, Art Optical has undergone three expansions to accommodate new technology and growth. Today, Art Optical’s lab, manufacturing facility and offices occupy more than 36,000 square feet and employs nearly 100 people.
Art Optical maintains the highest manufacturing standards and strives to lead the industry in innovative product design. New products such as Renovation, Magniclear and Magniclear Plus were developed to meet the presbyopic patient’s needs and the Art Keratoconic System offers a proven vision solution for keratoconus patients. Additional product developments include single vision, toric, post-surgical and ortho-K designs.
2008 marks our 50th year of quality, custom-contact lens manufacturing and the year ahead holds much excitement! Through licensing agreements, an aggressive R&D effort, and with the help of trusted suppliers like Bausch & Lomb, UltraVision CLPL, Paragon Vision Sciences, and Contamac US, Art Optical will introduce several new custom-lens choices to our practitioner partners. Major introductions will include SoClear, a large diameter GP line, and IntelliWave, a series of advanced lathe-cut soft contact lenses that will offer virtually unlimited parameter capabilities.
So, 50 years after our first contact lens, the goal at Art Optical is the same today as when it was founded – specialized products, the best service possible and high quality lenses to practitioners and their patients around the world.