Barsh Opticians and Hearing Aid CenterWelcome to Barsh Opticians and Hearing Aid Center, a local family owned and operated office serving central West Virginia since 1979. Proud of our personalized and friendly service, we are also the areas' leader in state-of-the-art hearing and vision technology. Our goal at Barsh Opticians and Hearing Aid Center is to always treat our customers in a caring and respectful manner while assisting them in seeing and hearing better. We look forward to having you visit our office.

Larry Z. BarshLarry started Barsh Opticians in 1979, then in 1992 created the first optical and hearing aid dispensary in the area. He is licensed and Board Certified for Hearing Aid Dispensing in West Virginia and Florida. He is a member of the Florida Association of Hearing Healthcare Professionals and of the International Institute for Hearing Aid Dispensing. He is licensed for Optical Dispensing in Florida and Ohio. He is a member of the National Academy of Opticianry, Florida Association of Optical Healthcare Professionals, Ohio Association of Optical Healthcare Professionals. For 30 years Larry has been a member of the Spencer Lions Club, and member the Kiwanis Club of Charleston for the last 3 years. Larry Barsh’s expertise is in hearing aid fitting and dispensing, as well as eyeglass and contact lens fitting, and lens fabrication. He also specializes in eyeglass repairs and manages all facets of the business, such as marketing and advertising.

Spencer Optical CenterBarsh Opticians and Hearing Aid Center is a family owned and operated hands-on optical business in Spencer, West Virginia, for over 30 years with licensed Opticians and a staff trained to help you with all your eye care needs.

Whether you require a beautiful pair of eyeglasses, contact lenses or a hearing evaluation, Barsh Opticians and Hearing Aid Center will make sure you receive the most outstanding service available.

Spencer Optical Services include:-large selection of designer eyewear

-prescription sunglasses

-contact lens fittings

-frame repairs

-in store optical lab/ optical dispensary

Contact LensesSoft Contact Lenses:

The most frequently prescribed due to their tremendous comfort. Soft contact lenses are now available for patients with astigmatism and dry eyes and can even change the color of your eyes. Soft contact lenses include:

Daily Wear-can be worn up to 12 hours but must be removed and cleaned at night Extended Wear-can be worn on a more flexible schedule than daily wear Disposable are meant to be worn for a short time and then discarded Color changing-can change the color of your eyes even if vision correction is not needed

Hard Contact Lenses:

Also called rigid or gas-permeable lenses, they offer sharper vision and can correct nearsightedness or astigmatism. However, hard contact lenses take longer to adjust to than soft contact lenses.

At Barsh Opticians and Hearing Aid Center we offer all types and brands of contact lenses, specifically fitted for each individual's needs. It is very important that your lenses are fitted correctly based on your prescription, eye shape and specific needs.

Hearing Aids Spencer West VirginiaAt our Hearing Aid Center you will find Hearing Aids, Custom Ear Molds, and Assistive Listening Devices. You will receive free hearing aid batteries for the lifetime of your hearing aid warranty. That can save you up to $300 a year. We build lifetime relationships with our clients based on the commitment to serve you with honesty and professionalism. Our staff is trained and ready to offer you free hearing evaluations and repair and services of all makes and models of hearing aids.

About Your EyesWhat is amblyopia?

Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a condition where vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly. The visual loss in amblyopia cannot be corrected by just wearing glasses. Amblyopia is the most common cause of visual impairment during childhood. The condition affects approximately 2 to 3 out of every 100 children. It is thought to develop early in life during the critical period of visual development. Unless it is successfully treated in early childhood, amblyopia usually persists into adulthood, and is the most common cause of monocular (one eye) visual impairment among children and young and middle-aged adults.

What is keratoconus?

Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the shape of the cornea becomes distorted. The cornea is a clear structure that covers the front of the eye and allows light to enter the eye. In a healthy eye, the cornea curves like a dome. In an eye with keratoconus, the center of the cornea slowly thins and bulges so that it sags and has a cone shape.

What is diabetic retinopathy?

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be at risk of losing your vision since your body does not utilize sugar properly and, when the sugar levels rise, damage to the retinal blood vessels may occur. This injury to the retinal vessels is known as Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.