About You and Us
ENJOY TAMPA BAY’S MOST AWARDED OPTICAL
VIP Eye Care Optical Boutique is St. Petersburg’s first and largest optical boutique. It is also Tampa Bay’s Most Awarded Optical.
It was Dr. Henri’s answer to the corporate world of cranking patients out and offering a limited style of eyewear. She wanted to offer her loyal patients and customers an extensive line of quality eyewear and spend as much time as she deemed necessary for an eye exam.
VIP Eye Care Optical Boutique was created just for you. The moment you walk in, you know we are different. From the fresh flowers to the candy to the beautifully decorated interior, we offer a unique collection of frames that fit our patients’ and customers’ appearance, personality, and lifestyle needs. We built our practice on referrals, so we would love to have the opportunity to earn your business. Before you purchase your next pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses, bring your prescription to us.
Vip Eye Care & Optical Boutique is the only independent eye care practitioner in Pinellas County to be considered an Essilor Experts Luxury Eye Care Professional and has been recognized with this honor for 10 years. Our staff is specially trained to explain the multiple benefits of lenses from Essilor, which is the world leader in prescription lens technology. Our opticians will take into consideration the doctor’s lens recommendations as well as your vision preferences, needs, and lifestyle. Based on that information, a customized Essilor lens recommendation will be offered to you. You will appreciate the results from this one-on-one consultation.
This is the VIP Eye Care Optical and Essilor Expert experience you deserve, not to mention the education you will receive on the latest lens technology for your vision.
DR. MONA HENRI, O.D.
Dr. Henri has been practicing in the beautiful city of St. Petersburg for 25 years. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he has lived in Florida for 47 years. She attended USF in Tampa for her Bachelor of Science and received her doctorate in Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in May 1991. She started out in the corporate world of optometry but in 2007 decided to start her own practice in order to provide compassionate healthcare to her patients without having to compromise her exam to meet corporate goals. She also wanted to offer quality eyewear from around the world and really give her patients in St. Petersburg a choice of great optical frames.
In her time off, Dr. Henri enjoys her travels, reading, and a good Trivia game. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Pinellas County Optometric Association.
DR. ALYSSA JONES, O.D.
Dr. Jones is a St. Petersburg-based optometrist dedicated to helping patients see their best.
Originally from Bradenton, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond before completing her Doctor of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry in 2021. After graduation, she returned home to the Gulf Coast to serve her community and build lasting relationships with patients.
When she’s not in the exam room, Dr. Jones enjoys relaxing at the beach and soaking up the Florida sunshine – with sunglasses on, of course.
DR. THOMAS LAMBERT, O.D.
Dr. Lambert is the current President of the Pinellas Optometric Association and a board member with the Lighthouse of Pinellas.
He grew up in Ironton, a small town in Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri – Columbia, better known as Mizzou, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Dr. Lambert graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry in 2017. During his time in optometry school, he worked as a technician at a local private practice and volunteered on a humanitarian mission in the Dominican Republic.
After graduating, Dr. Lambert decided to move to Florida to do a residency at the Bay Pines VA hospital. During this time, he met his wife, Christina, who is also an optometrist. Since residency, he has worked with the Glazier Foundation by performing vision screenings at schools in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. He also spent several years practicing in corporate optometry before deciding to enter the private sector and joining us at VIP Eye Care & Optical Boutique.
Dr. Lambert is expanding our services in specialty contact lenses, scleral contact lens fittings, and Myopia Management.
In his spare time, Dr. Lambert enjoys traveling with his wife and their daughter, as well as working out at Orange Theory Fitness.
OUR AWARD-WINNING STAFF
Every optician in our Opticals is licensed.
Amanda is our practice manager. Amanda has been in the optical field for 22 years and oversees daily operations for both Opticals. She has the difficult job of keeping us all in order.
Shawn has the ability not only to fit and adjust but also to repair damaged frames.
Abby has many years of experience in the optical industry and is great at picking the right frames for you.
Lindsay G., Molly, Ashley, and Lindsey McG enjoy assisting you with your selections.
Rachel, Marissa, and Rhee run the front desk, do preliminary tests, and make sure your visit runs smoothly.
We are all very opinionated about how well you look in your frames, so it’s not unusual to get multiple opinions on your choice of eyewear.
Dr. Mona Henri, Dr. Alyssa Jones, and Dr. Thomas Lambert are happy to assist you in making you see the best you possibly can and offer you multiple frame choices that fit your specific needs, appearance, and lifestyle.
You will not be disappointed with the largest selection of eyeware in St. Petersburg, with over 31 iconic designers from all over the world. Our boutique has over 1000 frames on display, and we are constantly updating our selection, so our inventory has the latest in fashion eyewear. We carry frames at different price points, so we are sure you will enjoy your time looking through our selection.
Join us for our semiannual Customer Appreciation trunk shows – the biggest on Florida’s West Coast! Discover thousands of frames from our invited vendors, all at special show pricing. Savor delicious food and drinks as you browse, and your attendance automatically enters you in our fantastic raffles. We can’t wait to celebrate you – our VIP patient – at our exclusive event. Your presence makes the celebration truly special.