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Modern eyewear serves a dual purpose. In addition to being a vision-correcting medical device used to enhance your safety and quality of life, eyeglasses have become a major fashion accessory. Therefore, when it comes to selecting eyeglasses there are many important factors to consider.


The Frame

Frames are made from a large variety of materials ranging from acetates and hard plastics to metals and metal alloys. The quality of frame materials is very high nowadays with many cutting-edge manufacturers investing heavily in developing new innovations and materials to make stronger, more flexible, lighter and more beautiful frames.

When considering the optimal material for your eyeglass frame, your lifestyle plays a big role.

  • Durability & Flexibility: Children and those with active lifestyles require durable and flexible frames that are resistant to breaks from hits and falls. Hinges and nose pads also play an important role in durability and comfort of your frames. Children in particular can benefit from spring hinges and nose pads which can keep the frames from slipping off. Rimless or semi-rimless glasses are also an option for those that durability is not a primary concern.
  • Skin Sensitivity: Those who have skin allergies need to seek out frames made from hypoallergenic materials such as acetate, titanium or stainless steel.
  • Frame Size: This is a very important factor in frame selection as frames should fit well – they should not slip off the nose or be too tight and press against the temples or the sides of the nose.

More and more top fashion design brands are coming out with designer eyewear collections to suit every taste and style. Frames come in all colors, sizes and shapes so the choices are endless in finding a frame that suits your personal style and looks good with your face shape and coloring.

Check out our frame selection!

  • Ray-Ban
  • Oakley
  • Kate Spade
  • Silhouette
  • Flexon
  • Bebe
  • Boss
  • Vera Wang
  • Juicy Couture
  • DKNY
  • Lacoste
  • Carrera
  • Nike (text only)
  • Ted Baker
  • BCBG
  • Banana Republic
  • Marc Jacobs
  • Nautica
  • Fossil
  • Tura
  • GX
  • L.A.M.B
  • Superflex
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Lulu Guinness
  • Alfred Sung
  • Morel
  • Nano
  • TITANflex
  • Alternative Eyewear
  • Brendel
  • Geoffrey Beene
  • Hugo Boss Orange
  • Humphreys
  • OnGuard
  • Babiators
  • Beaver Canoe
  • Centennial
  • Grace
  • Hackett
  • Hoya Safety Eyewear
  • Ice Cream
  • Nifties
  • Roots
  • Transitions Gen 8
  • Donna Karan
  • Encore
  • Glacee
  • Gridiron USA
  • HeadLines
  • Inface
  • InterFace
  • Kate Young for Tura
  • King Size
  • Nordic
  • Staag
  • Vinyl Factory
  • Willow Mae

Sunglasses and clip-ons are also available.

We include a one-year warranty for manufacture’s defects, and unlimited adjustments with all our frame purchases.

A large selection of safety frames with Z87 ratings for industrial safety applications are available. All our safety frames have custom side shields.


Lenses

Even though people spend much more time focusing on frame selection, the lenses of your eyeglasses, as a medical device, are the most important part. It is therefore very important that you obtain your lenses (and therefore your glasses) from a reputable source. It is always best to buy eyeglasses through an eye doctor who is able to check that the lenses are made and fitted properly to ensure your best possible vision.

There are a number of variables to consider in selecting lenses.

  • Material:
    • If you have a high prescription which may require thicker lenses, you may want to ask for aspheric lenses which are thinner than normal lenses.
    • There are lenses that are made from materials that are more durable and shatter-resistant such as polycarbonate or trivex, which can be useful for children or sports eyewear.
  • Tints/ Transitions:
    • Photochromic lenses can serve as eyeglasses and sunglasses as the lenses darken when exposed to the sunlight to block out the sunlight and UV rays.
    • Polarized lenses create greater eye comfort by reducing glare specifically from the water or snow and are great for sunglasses for those that spend time outdoors.
  • Coating: There are also a number of coating options that you can add onto lenses to enhance certain characteristics such as anti-reflective coatings, anti-scratch coatings or UV coatings to reduce exposure from the sun. Adding a coating may require special cleaning or treatment so ask your eye doctor or optician about special instructions.
Lenses

Eyeglasses Over 40

Once you approach age 40 you are likely to begin to experience presbyopia which is the loss of the ability to focus on close objects. This happens as the eye begins to age and can easily be corrected with reading glasses. However, if you already have an eyeglass prescription for distance vision, you will need a solution that enables you to see your best both near and far.

There are a number of options available for presbyopes including bifocals, multifocals and progressive lenses with new technology improving the options all the time. You should speak to your eye doctor about the best solution for your individual needs.


Free with Your Eyewear Purchase

  1. 1 year warranty for peeling or crazing on all Crizal and TD2 lenses coating.
  2. 1-year frame warranty for manufacturer defects and unlimited frame adjustments-effective September 15, 2016.
  3. 90-day satisfaction policy for progressive lenses.
  4. Extensive frame selection…over 1000 frames at our location.
  5. Precise individual measurements.
  6. Use of high-end technology to provide you with the best products available for the best vision possible.
  7. Personalized service by knowledgeable, well-trained staff and unlimited access to our knowledge regarding your vision needs.
  8. We offer free adjustments as well as nose pad or temple tip replacement for the life of the frame if purchased at our office.

  • Visit our interactive on-line tool and we'll guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs to help you choose the glasses that are right for you!
  • We offer over 1000 frames that are suitable for men, women and children of all ages.
  • We supply to our patients the highest quality lenses including single vision, bifocals, trifocals and progressive addition lenses (PAL).
  • Help your child choose eye wear that suits their lifestyle. The right frame and lens will help them in school, work and at play.
  • Sports glasses, Protective eyewear, SCUBA diving... we can help you with glasses for your specific needs.
  • Eye See... Eye Learn® (ESEL) is a children's vision initiative funded by Alberta Health designed to ensure eye health and/or vision problems are not a factor in preventing children from reaching their maximum learning potential.

  • Get tips on caring for your lenses and frames and learn about the benefits of bifocals, progressives, high index lenses and prescription sunglasses.
  • Whether or not you require vision correction, sunglasses can add an element of comfort and enhanced performance to your activities, while helping you look great.