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NYC's Largest Luxury Eyewear Collection

Ahlem

Founded in 2014 by Paris-born, Los Angeles-based designer Ahlem Manai-Platt, Ahlem is handcrafted in small batches in the atelier community of Oyonnax, France. Premium Italian acetate and steel electro-dipped in Palladium and 22k gold define a collection rooted in Bauhaus principles and timeless design.

7,000+

Frames Across 3 Locations

NYC Locations

35+

Years in Business

Designer eyewear collection at Visionary Optics

Inside Visionary Optics showroom with extensive eyewear collection and ZEISS lens equipment

Why Ahlem at Visionary Optics?

Designed in Paris and handcrafted in France, Ahlem eyewear draws inspiration from the architecture and light of the City of Light. Each frame is made from premium materials with meticulous attention to detail.

Visionary Optics carries a curated selection of Ahlem's most iconic styles at our three NYC locations.

Ahlem frames are known for their understated elegance and timeless Parisian aesthetic.

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100% authentic with full manufacturer warranty

ZEISS Lenses

We exclusively use ZEISS precision lenses, same-day for single vision

Expert Fitting

Our opticians specialize in luxury independent eyewear and know every model inside and out

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3 NYC locations: Upper East Side, Chelsea, and Carroll Gardens Brooklyn

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Nothing beats trying frames in person. Visit any of our three NYC locations and let our experts help you find your perfect pair.

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Precision single vision optics — Engineered in Germany. For progressives and bifocals, please contact us.

Every lens is custom-ground to your prescription using ZEISS precision optics

ZEISS CR-39 +$210

Classic optical material. Excellent clarity. Ideal for mild prescriptions.

ZEISS Polycarbonate +$285

Impact-resistant and lightweight. Best for active lifestyles and stronger prescriptions.

ZEISS 1.67 High-Index +$455

Ultra-thin and feather-light. The thinnest possible profile for the strongest prescriptions.

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All options include premium ZEISS coatings

Clear INCLUDED

ZEISS DuraVision® Platinum AR — premium anti-reflective coating for crystal-clear vision.

ZEISS BlueGuard +$50

Built-in blue light filtering material plus DuraVision® Platinum AR. Ideal for extended screen time.

ZEISS PhotoFusion +$150

Adaptive lenses that darken in sunlight and clear indoors. Premium DuraVision® Platinum AR included.

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ZEISS Polarized +$150

Eliminates glare for superior outdoor clarity. DuraVision® Sun coating for durable performance.

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Your Prescription

We need your pupillary distance and prescription to craft your lenses.

⚠ This configurator is for single vision prescriptions only. If you need progressives or bifocals, please contact us before ordering.

Pupillary Distance (PD)

Enter your monocular PD — typically 27–37mm per eye. Found on your prescription or measured by your optician.

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Left Eye (OS)

Please enter both PD values (typically 27–37mm per eye)

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Why Ahlem at Visionary Optics?

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