Originally constructed by Akron, Ohio's Esselburn family.
Akron Opticians & Eyewear Professionals
Adolph "Al" Barracato
When Al was in the Navy he decided working in the kitchen wasn't for him. So he began training while on board to become an optician.
![Al Barracato in his early days training while aboard ship in the US Navy Akron optometrist Al Barracato](images/Al-Barracato-Akron-Optician.jpg)
After Al got out of the Navy he began working as an optician at several locations in Akron and Cleveland
When he went about opening his own store the local opticians discouraged him from doing so. Al would not be denied and began selling his optical services door to door out of his car!
![Al Barracato began his business going door to door selling eye glasses! This is the car he used to sell his optical services when he began Adolph Optical. Eye glasses and frames in Akron](images/Adolph-Opticians-Akron.jpg)
Al wanted more for his customers and wanted them to feel at home while he provided his optical services. That idea is what motivated him to purchase the home now known as Adolph Optical located in Highland Square.
Akron Opticians & Eyecare Professionals
See a 3D Tour of Adolph Optical
![Adolph Optical current day location in Highland Square area of Akron Akron eye doctors, contact lenses and eye glasses in Highland Square](images/Adolph-Optical-Service-Akron-Highland-Square.jpg)
Modern Art Greets You Today
When visiting Adolph Optical today there are many special touches you will enjoy.
- Fitting Room With Antique Furniture
- Kids Room With Kid Size Tables/Chairs
- Coffee Served On Antique China
- Vintage Eyewear Display
- Real Wood Burning Fireplace
You will find all this and more when you visit Adolph Optical. Stop in for a visit and see why so many continue to come back generation after generation for their eye care needs!
Adolph Optical is proud to support Med Works, a program to help uninsured and underinsured people in the Cleveland area.
![Adolph Optical's Tom Barracato volunteers at this great organization to help the underinsured and uninsured of Cleveland MedWorks eye care in Cleveland](images/Uninsured-Underinsured-Eye-Care-Cleveland.png)
Our Highland Square History
Became the West Hill Branch Library sometime in the 1950s.
It was later broken into several apartments.
Co-Founders and Co-Owners Adolph "Al" and wife Donna Barracato open Adolph Optical business in Highland Square.
Adolph Optical is a 1 of a kind, eye care and eyewear fashion boutique!
Purchases the historic former library and moves Adolph Optical to its current location.
The fusion of retro fashion and trendy designs continue paired with quality eye care at our Highland Square location.
Although Donna worked tirelessly full time for 30 years, she is now enjoying retired life!
Al and his son Tom along with their caring staff including sister Patty and niece Emily, provide a unique, cozy environment to get an eye exam or fitted for glasses that doesn't feel like a doctor's office.
Monday 9:00-5:30
Tuesday 9:00-5:30
Wednesday 9:00-1:00
Thursday 9:00-5:30
Friday 9:00-5:30
Saturday 9:00-Noon
The Dedicated Staff at Adolph Optical
Tom Barracato
Licensed Dispensing Optician
![Tom Barracato is the son of the founder of Adolph Optical and a licensed optician Tom Barracato licensed Akron optician](images/Tom-Barracato-Licensed-Optician.jpg)
Dr. Michelle Ford
Optometrist
![Dr. Michelle Ford OD is an Optometrist at Adolph Optical Dr. Michelle Ford OD Arkon Optometrist](images/Dr-Michelle-Ford-Akron-Optometrist.jpg)
Dr. Melissa Ford
Optometrist
![Dr. Melissa Ford OD is an Optometrist at Adolph Optical Akron licensed optician Tina Moore](images/Dr-Melissa-Ford-Akron-Optometrist.jpg)
Christina Johnson
Licensed Dispensing Optician
![Christina Johnson is a licensed optician at Adolph Optical Al Barracato licensed optician and founder of Adolph Optical](images/Christina-Johnson-Optician.jpg)
Emily Harding
Apprentice Optician
![Emily Harding is an Apprentice Optician at Adolph Optical Emily Harding is an Apprentice Optician at Adolph Optical](images/Emily-Harding-Optician-Apprentice.jpg)
Patty Geise
Optical Assistant
![Patty Geise is an Optical Assitant at Adolph Optical Patty Geise is an Optical Assitant at Adolph Optical](images/Patty-Geise-Optical-Assistant.jpg)