products & services   Choosing Your Eyewear - YES . . . there is a difference! Guaranteed Quality: We use only the finest name brand frames and lenses. All frames and lenses are fully warrantied. Guaranteed Accuracy: All prescriptions are fabricated in the best labs in B.C. Following this, all eyewear undergoes extensive verification by our staff using the most advanced computerized instruments to ensure your glasses match the specifications set out by the optometrist in your personal record. Lower Cost: Many people believe that glasses must cost more because it's a doctor's office. This is simply not the case; in fact, fees are usually substantially lower. (Yes, we check routinely - ask our staff for details.) Better Value: We provide the best quality frames and lenses to you at a lower cost. Latest Styles, Best Fit: Our frame styles are constantly updated by our broad range of suppliers, representing the latest styles and best quality frames from around the world. If we haven't got your exact size and colour - we'll get it. Guaranteed Peace of Mind: With full service eye care, your eye doctor is responsible for your eyes, your prescription and also your eyewear. You CAN have the best of everything.   Our Spectacle Lens Treatment Services include: Selecting type of lenses. Selecting lens material (i.e. glass, plastic, high index). Locating optical centres. Selecting base curves of lenses. Special grinding. Determining thickness for best appearance. Selecting tints and coatings (i.e. anti-reflection, U.V.). Selecting type of near reading addition. Locating near reading addition for intended use. Ordering lenses. Verifying lenses. Sample display of the top style frames from the highest quality distributors in Canada, or imported directly from Europe. Determining frame style. Determining frame size. Determining frame colour. Ordering frame. Mounting of lenses. Determining absorption requirements (i.e. U.V. protection). Demonstrating bifocal/multi-focal lens types. Measuring lens light and U.V. transmission. Measuring Rx for particular occupational or recreational use (i.e. computers, music, etc.). Adjusting frame for best comfort and fit. Instructing use and adaptation to lenses. Instructing frame and lens maintenance. Routine adjustments.   Caring for Anti-Reflective Coated Lenses: Always use spray cleaner (or water) to rinse off lenses. Never clean lenses dry! Pat dry with soft cloth or towel. Do not rub the lenses vigorously. Polish lenses with clean mirco-clair cloth. Helpful Hints Avoid extreme heat (ie. leaving glasses on dashboard or going into sauna). Avoid strong chemicals (ie. spray cleaners for house, hairspray or chlorine). Store in case, out of direct heat source (ie. not on top of fridge or windowsill). Avoid the use of kleenex tissue on dry lenses. All anti-reflective lenses carry at least a one year warranty against manufacturers defect and normal wear and tear. Many coating companies guarantee their product for two years. Please inquire what your warranty period is.   Have a question about frames or lens types? We can help you. Please come in and see one of our optical dispensers.