Tom Kirkland Opticians

Specialties

Independent Licensed Optician, local, RVA based since 1986. Tom Kirkland Opticians has experience custom fitting a wide range of diverse, multi-​cultural faces and filling average-​to-​complex spectacle prescriptions. We offer an extensive selection of designer eyeglass and sunglass frames. We combine science with art to create your eyewear. Experience the TKO difference!

Come in and check out our collections of Cartier, Cazal, Gucci, Tom Ford, Versace, John Varvatos, Bvlgari, Persol, Polo, Coach, Silhouette, Ray-​Ban, and many more! You can expect top-​quality spectacle lens products from the Essilor family such as Varilux, Transitions, and Crizal anti-​reflective treatment. We dispense Acuvue, Ciba, and Proclear contact lenses.

History

Established in 1986.

Independently owned and family operated in RVA since 1986, Tom Kirkland Optician’s VIP customer service treats you like family.

Tom is an Independent Licensed Optician (Contact Lens Certified) who learned the art of Opticianry «hands-​on,» as an apprentice, before taking his boards to become licensed in 1978. Tom handles most everything in the creation of your prescription or custom eyeglasses.

Tom works along side of his wife, his sister, and his brother-​in-​law. Our team is dedicated to helping to meet your eyewear needs. Our personalized approach has earned us many lifelong customers.

Meet the Business Owner

Tom K.

Business Owner

Independent Licensed Optician (Contact Lens Certified), President, Owner, and #1 Stunna are just a few of Tom’s titles. Having been taught through the «old school,» Tom learned the art of Opticianry «hands-​on,» as an apprentice, before taking his boards to become licensed in 1978. Tom handles most everything in the creation of your prescription or custom eyeglasses. The prescription expert, he interprets your prescription, measures, fits and custom creates your eyewear; repairs and adjusts frames; and dispenses contact lenses. Tom, an 8^th Dan blackbelt, is a Karate instructor and a patrol leader for the Richmond Guardian Angels. He has been officially adopted by the Shawnee Nation and given the Indian name «Coyote Eyes».