Meet the Team

Team Origin

Austin Optics Superstars

Iris Alvarez

Iris, is no stranger in the optical field, having spent 25 + years in eye care. She is a licensed optician who began her career in Forest Hills. She paved her way into Manhattan, where she managed a private Optometric practice for 9 years, providing quality eye care to fashionable and cosmopolitan clientele. Iris ultimately landed a coveted position managing an Ophthalmology practice in Brooklyn Heights for 12 years.
After a successful career, Iris, along with her partner Mark Kimyagarov, joined on a new venture, and became owners of Austin Optics. She returns to Forest Hills, where it all began, with a vast knowledge & expertise in the latest technology available in the market, along with a keen sense of style. Iris’  innate ability to choose just the right frame to complement your face, prescription and style, will make the whole process easy for you. Come in today and let Iris update your look.

Mark Kimyagarov

Co-onwer of Austin Optics, has been a licensed optician for 15+ years. You may remember Mark, as he previously worked at Austin Optics, before he left and then returned as an owner. Mark is known for his precision in making and adjusting glasses. He also will guide you in picking out the latest frames and lenses to best satisfy all your visual and aesthetic needs.