Brahm Opticians Seminary

Specialties

We make prescription eyeglasses for people of all ages. We can fit children and our oldest client is over 100! We give great care in helping youchoose the right frame style and lenses for you. Over 50 years experience in our store.

History

Established in 1987.

Owned and operated By Nancy Benjamin. Nancy has been making eyeglasses since 1979. Nancy has been teaching opticians in the greater Washington area since 1981, and is still teaching through Fairfax County Adult Ed and the Opticians Apprenticeship Training Program. She has written three books for training opticians in the Commonwealth of VA. She has owned Brahm Opticians since 1987, and still enjoys talking with each customer in order to find out what they want in eyewear and which lenses best fit their needs.

Meet the Business Owner

Nancy B.

Business Owner

Credentials:

— VA State Licensed

— ABO Certified (American Board of Opticianry)

— Refractometry Certified

— VA Apprentice Training Program

Organizations:

— Board of Directors, WEBA (West End Business Association)

— Member, ABO (American Board of Opticians)

— Member, NAO (National Academy of Opticians)

— Member, VAO (Virginia Association of Opticians)

— Member, NASE (National Association of Self Employed)

— Former Board of Directors, Sleepy Hollow Pre-​School (6 years)

— PTA member and former VP, President, Fundraising Chair (8 years)

— Board of Directors, Alexandria Crew Boosters

— Alexandria Host Lion’s Club (23 years)

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Philanthropy:

— TC Williams High School Crew Team Volunteer and Financial Benefactor

— Eyeglasses for Lion’s Club recipients

— Alexandria Scholarship Fund Donator

— Alexandria Scholarship Telethon

— Financial Supporter of Athletics at TC Williams HS

— Financial Contributor to TC Williams New School

— TC Williams Titan Expo

— DC Central Kitchen

— Help