WHY US

Today’s optical world demands resourcefulness, innovation, and adaptability—from both the Independent Eye Care Professional and their suppliers. That’s why we’ve rebranded our portfolio of businesses and services—including Central One Optical, Cherry Optical, and Homer Optical—into one unified entity: The Central Lab Group.

This step reaffirms our unwavering commitment to you, the Independent Eye Care Professional. You deserve suppliers who not only deliver quality and reliability, but also bring innovation, exclusive products, expert service, and creative marketing—all in a true “one-stop shop” environment. Just as importantly, we believe your supplier should be easy to do business with and responsive to your ever-changing needs.

With more than 100 years of combined laboratory expertise, we bring unmatched technical strength and a relentless drive for innovation. From the industry’s most advanced No-Glare processes to proprietary private-label solutions, from digital and conventional surfacing to precision finishing, we deliver quality you can trust.

But we don’t stop at lenses. Our expert sales consultants provide:

• Practice management support—training, growth strategies, and staff development.

• Product training—helping you clearly explain the value of premium products to patients.

• Marketing assistance—tools to attract and retain patients.

• Managed care guidance—strategies to maximize profitability while offering patients the best care.

Across all five of our locations, you’ll find stellar customer service teams ready to support you—whether by phone or convenient text messaging that saves your practice valuable time.

At Central Lab Group, we vow to remain at the cutting edge of optical products, services, and marketing support—so that together, we can strengthen your practice and the future of independent eye care.