Josephson Opticians

Specialties

With an unbeatable range of fashion forward, luxury eyewear from around the globe, Josephson Opticians has been revolutionizing the world of eye care since 1935. Josephson’s was the first Optician in Toronto to introduce truly fashionable eyewear to the Toronto market, offering an unmatched selection of the most up-​to-​date styles, hand-​picked from throughout Europe. We’ve become the go-​to optician for Toronto’s style set, leading the way by being the first optician to offer eyewear by such well-​known trend setters as Alain Mikli, Persol, L.A. Eyeworks, Jean Paul Gautier, Beausoleil, Robert Marc, Cartier, Matsuda, Lunor, Anne Et Valentin, Mode, Oliver Goldsmith. We guarantee that every pair of eyeglasses you’ll find at Josephson has been finished using state-​of-​the-​art equipment, according to the strictest industry standards. Visit our sttores for knowledgeable staff that are committed to delivering exceptional experiences and building lasting relationships with clients and community.

History

Established in 1935.

David Josephson, founder and namesake of the company, first became known for his pioneering fitting in the early stages of hard contact lenses, and was the first Ontario Optician to travel the globe to bring Toronto fashion-​forward eyewear. Widespread praise from Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and clients alike for quality workmanship and technical knowledge set Josephson’s apart. That praise, coupled with a passion for finding new and unseen styles quickly made Josephson a leader in quality, fit and performance. Joined by his wife Merryl, who provided savvy and charisma to Josephson’s expertise, the pair travelled to New York and Europe seeking out the latest trends and most unique frames around. More than 75 years later, Josephson Opticians success continues to be built on their unwavering commitment to world-​quality products, the most advanced technical optical lenses, and unparalleled customer service.

Meet the Business Owner

Josh J.

Business Owner

Josh Josephson is the owner of Josephson Opticians. Dr. Josephson also serves as a director of No No, Inc., a biotechnology company conducting clinical trials with a drug that prevents the complications of stroke.

Dr. Josephson serves as the Chairman of the Ophthalmic Devices Subcommittee of the Standards Council of Canada and is Canada’s voting expert at the meetings of the International Standards Organization, responsible for setting standards for spectacle lenses and frames, optical instruments, contact lenses and contact lens care products. He has also served as chairman of the committee established to set contact lens standards in Canada by the Canadian General Standards Board.

From 1969 until 1999, Dr. Josephson was actively involved in academic and clinical research. He has lectured extensively internationally and authored or coauthored chapters in 6 texts and over ninety papers in both national and international optometric and medical research publications.