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Kids’ Frames

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Under OHIP, children under 19 years of age are covered for yearly eye exams, which we offer with Dr. Fernandez on Thursday and Saturday afternoons.  We also offer a variety of durable and stylish frames for young eyes, ranging from Lindberg to Rodenstock, currently in-store.  Whether you need everyday glasses for a preschooler, blackboard glasses for a teenager, […]


Lens Cleaning Tutorial

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You’ll often see people cleaning their glasses in a multitude of ways — with their t-shirt, with paper towel, etc. — but very few people know that these materials can often scratch or damage your lenses. That’s the last thing you need when your goal is to see clearly.  See below for a handy three-step […]


Sports Sunglasses & Goggles

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You don’t need to be a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Danica Patrick, Usain Bolt, or Josh Donaldson to find value in sports sunglasses and goggles.  As physical fitness becomes more and more an important part of our day-to-day lives, so too does the need for glasses that perform well in activities from jogging to softball, pickup basketball […]


Persol Persol Persol!

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Persol – per il sole – for the sun!  We’ve received a massive shipment of Persol sunglasses just in time for the sunshine.  Known throughout the world for their unique hinges, folding frames, and beautiful glass lenses (among other features), Persols are one of the few frames that never goes out of style; they are truly timeless. […]


OLIVER PEOPLES X OPTICIANADO TRUNK SHOW

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THIS SUNDAY, MAY 15th from 12-3 PM, we will have the entire Oliver Peoples collection in-store.  Every style, every colour, every look offered by OP for one day only. We’ll have some light refreshments on-hand for thirsty frame hunters & our stylists will be available to help you pick out the perfect pair of OP frames for […]


Woody Glasses: The Local Option

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Woodys are some of the boldest frame designs we carry.  As the name suggests, they are made of… acetate.  Wild, right?  Right.  Totally wild.  They achieve the wooden-lookin’ finish by sandblasting and striating the materials after they are crafted. Perhaps more important, Woody glasses and sunglasses are our primary local option.  They’re handcrafted right here in the GTA at Frame […]


Sunnydaze

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As the days get longer and the temperature rises, the parks and patios beckon; and what better to go with a picnic or pint than a great pair of sunglasses?  We have a wide selection of new and vintage frames to suit any budget or prescription and protect your eyes from the sunnydaze of spring. Ray-Ban One of the most […]


Oscar Worthy Eyewear

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The Academy Awards happen this Sunday, February 29th, so there’s no better time to have a look at the frames worn by some of the leading nominees of 2015. Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for Actress in a Leading Role, for her portrayal of Joy Mangano in Joy. J-Law’s turn as Joy Mangano, a self-made businesswomen who found overnight […]


L.A. Eyeworks x Opticianado Trunk Show!

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Join us this coming Saturday, February 20th for the L.A. Eyeworks x Opticianado Trunk Show!  View the entire collection in-store for one day only. l.a.Eyeworks began on September 9, 1979 when Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi opened a single storefront on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. The original whim for this adventure? To challenge […]


Style Notes: Large Cateyes

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Over the past five years we have glorified the petite cateye – showing off how abundant the category is and how much we have. But, cateyes do not need to be small and decorative, the likes of what your grand-relative wore in the 50’s and 60’s. Cateyes can be big, bold, colourful, and so many […]