About Us

  • Russ' Uptown Optical is a hip, cutting-edge optical shop located in the Uptown Shopping Center at 42nd Street and University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. This fashionable shop offers fine eyewear from Boz & JFrey, Kata, Lafont, Eyebobs, OGI, Pro Design, Rudy Project and Morel. Russ' also offers a wide variety of custom lenses, fabricated to the most exacting standards.

    Fashion-conscious opticians will assist you in selecting great-looking, exclusive eyewear with just the right
    lenses for your prescription. Eye exams with Dr. Todd Christensen are also available by appointment. At Russ', the frame selection process is highly personalized, allowing us to help you find the perfect eyewear.

    Stop in today and see for yourself!