Tag Archives: eyeglasses

What is an Optician?

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Many people tend to confuse the roles of the 3 O’s (Optician, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist). While all 3 specialize in the health and safety of your eyes and vision, each perform a specific role. An Optician has vast knowledge of all the different types of corrective lenses and contact lenses available and are trained to dispense […]


New Eyewear Stock: LA Eyeworks

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We’ve just received our first shipment of some new LA Eyeworks eyeglasses! Here’s a sneak peak of what’s in store, and in case you’re wondering, yes those are the cases that these awesome frames come with! LA Eyeworks Ska 033-033 LA Eyeworks Ink 019-019 LA Eyeworks Magpie 297 LA Eyeworks Cat 04-01 LA Eyeworks Ace […]


National Post: “Vintage Visionary”

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The National Post’s Retail Therapy article on Opticianado, “Vintage Visionary,” should make it easier for eyeglass aficionados to find us on their search for merch: “Packed into the Junction’s hub of largely independent businesses, Paul isn’t nervous about competing with chain opticals. For many customers, the nostalgia factor trumps pricey mass-produced frames.” http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/08/26/retail-therapy-opticianado/


Last Week for Summer Sale!

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Summer is winding to an end and so is our Sunglasses Sale! Until August 31, 2011, take advantage of our sale with savings of 25%-50% off all sunglasses!


Eyewear for BIG heads: Large Heads Rejoice!

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Having trouble finding eyeglasses or sunglasses that will fit your grand cranium? Opticianado has a huge selection of large men’s frames, from lightweight titanium, aluminum and of course funky thicker acetates. We’re also able to make custom shapes for rimless frames to frame your eyes perfectly. Large tortoiseshell acetate by Andy Wolf mod. 4464 Chunky […]


Betsey Johnson

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We have just received a HUGE inventory of Betsey Johnson eyeglasses and sunglasses! Much like her clothing line, Betsey Johnson’s eyewear boasts the same quirky flare and colourful styles. Here’s a preview of what’s in store. Betsey Johnson is an American fashion designer best known for her feminine and whimsical designs. Many of her designs […]


New Vintage Cases

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Due to popular demand, we’ve brought in some new vintage cases by Karen Tiveron in new and exciting styles!


Junction Design Crawl – Aftermath

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Our thanks to the many folks who visited us Friday, August 5 for the Junction’s Design Crawl. We hope you enjoyed our old-school 3D presentation about frame design and savoured Arnold Faber’s stylish grooves on the vibraphone. It was an honour to be a part of such an innovative event, a pleasure to see our […]


Junction Design Crawl

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Come to Opticianado this Friday night for a visual treat as we feature the design history and process of the optical industry–and view it all in classic red-and-blue 3D vision! Let us show you the materials and methods used to make eyeglasses, and find a frame that will match your face shape and style. Meet […]


Barry Blitt

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This weekend we had the pleasure of fitting Barry Blitt, renown cover artist for The New Yorker, with a new pair of glasses. We had his prescription in stock so we were able to get his glasses ready within the day and now he is sporting an awesome pair of Lindbergs!