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Nearly 40 Years of Eyeglass Expertise — and Still Looking Ahead

Thanks for stopping by — we’re Debby Burk Optical, a small but mighty team that’s been helping people see clearly (and look great doing it) since 1986. What started as a Valentine’s Day gift turned into a passion project, a family business, and one of the first-ever online reading glasses stores.

In the early days, Debby and Burt Burk were selling readers at racetracks and city markets — long before “eCommerce” was even a word. By 1996, while others were just discovering the internet, Debby (already in her late 60s!) launched DebSpecs.com — and we’ve been online ever since.

We believe glasses should do more than correct your vision — they should fit well, feel great, and express your personal style. That’s why we specialize in reading glasses for real life:

  • Affordable readers that don’t look cheap
  • Custom-fit solutions for hard-to-find sizes and bifocals
  • Blue light protection for long screen days
  • Optical-quality styles without the optical shop price tag

Whether you're spending $8 or $80, you'll get great value and honest service. We’re proud to say we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of customers find the right fit — and we’re just getting started.

From racetracks to relaunches, European frames to modern styles, one thing hasn’t changed:

We’re still here, still family-run, and still obsessed with helping you love your readers.

Your satisfaction is always guaranteed — and your eyes will thank you.

Have questions? Want help picking a pair?

We’re real people. Drop us a note — we’d love to hear from you.