Meet the Williams Eye Works Team
Meet the Williams Eye Works Team
Williams Eye Works was established in 1995, and has since grown from a one man optical concession into an independent, full service optical center. Today, with 9 dedicated staff members, our professional staff of opticians and optometrists have the knowledge and experience to meet all your optical needs.
To deliver an exceptional experience, Williams Eye Works relies on its staff. The diverse Williams Eye Works team has several multilingual members that can speak Spanish, Albanian and Polish. We house one of NYC’s largest collections of eyewear with over 10,000 products representing more than 200 brands. By utilizing the latest optical and office technology, our professional staff ensures your experience is exceptional.
At Williams Eye Works, it is our goal to provide the highest standard of services and products to achieve the best visual experience possible. We recognize that every individual has unique visual needs, based on how you use your time and your eyes. Williams Eye Works prides itself on our attentive customer service, utilizing our expert level knowledge to fit you with the best products for your unique lifestyle.
Below, you can meet our team and learn more about what makes Williams Eye Works worth the trip.
Chris Williams | Owner & Founder
Chris is a proud 3rd generation Staten Islander. At only fourteen years old, Chris found himself working as the “cleaning kid” at Cohen’s Optical in the Staten Island Mall. After earning his New York State Optician’s License and years of experience, Chris opened the doors of Williams Eye Works to the public in May 1995. Throughout his life, Chris has been a committed Boy Scout Leader and Rotarian. He believe’s greatly in the value of having small businesses present to enrich a community.
“As a businessman and community member, I firmly believe that a local business makes a commitment to serving and enriching its own neighborhood by having a local clientele.” – Chris
Fun Fact:
Chris became a motorcycle enthusiast at the age of 50.
