Calgary, with the most sunny days among major Canadian cities, turns eyewear from a fashion statement into a daily necessity.
Whether it’s a pair of fashionable sunnies or prescription lenses you need, this review takes a closer look at the best eye wear shops in Calgary and what they offer in style and functionality.
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How much does eye wear cost in Calgary?
Eyewear prices in Calgary vary based on frame type, brand, and prescription needs. A complete pair of glasses, including frames and lenses, typically costs between C$100 and C$500. Designer frames, high-index lenses, and special coatings like anti-reflective or photochromic can increase the overall expense.
How We Picked
1. Calgary Optical & Contact Lens
Address: 1415 1 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2J3, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact: +14032626690
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM – 5 PM
Calgary Optical & Contact Lens is an independently owned and operated Calgary establishment with over 50 years of service.
Beyond traditional eyewear, the shop offers a wide collection of the trendiest sunglasses, including Adidas, Ray Ban, Versace, and more.
Its staff can help clients with insurance claim assistance and direct billing options. Moreover, it can accommodate even emergency cases and is accommodating for most clients’ schedules
There are also regular promos on eyewear and contact lenses, often with sight tests as part of the package.
Pros
- In business for over 5 decades
- Offers regular promos on eyewear and lenses
- Direct billing for some insurance claims
Cons
- No BBB accreditation
- Closed on Sundays
Customer Reviews
I can’t say enough good things about this business!
“I can’t say enough good things about this business! They are the sweetest and most helpful staff. I had a contact emergency that was time sensitive and they came to my rescue. I would recommend this establishment over and over again!”
– Kaylee Boudreaux, Google review
I was dealt with warmly and patiently and had my vision problems explained to me
“I’m very glad I chose this place! I hadn’t had my eyes checked in years. I was dealt with warmly, and patiently and had my vision problems explained to me much more thoroughly than my daughter did at her appt elsewhere a couple of weeks ago. And walked out with a beautiful pair of glasses on order chosen from recommendations based on my face shape and budget, which I appreciated greatly. Great prices too. I won’t go anywhere else going forward.”
– Heidi Smith, Google review
2. Blink Eyewear (West Springs)
Address: 873 85 St SW #1009, Calgary, AB T3H 0J5, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact: +14032421384
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9 AM – 5 PM; Wednesdays, 9 AM – 7 PM; Saturdays, 9 AM – 3 PM
Blink Eyewear is a Calgary vision care provider with three conveniently located facilities across the region. It caters to all age groups—adults, seniors, and kids.
It helps streamline your path to improved vision with insurance and direct billing, making it both seamless and cost-effective. The shop carries reputable eyewear brands, like Tom Ford and Prada, at varying price points to suit most budgets.
It aims to be both a style hub for designer frames and also provide comprehensive eye care services. The latter includes emergency care and managing conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration with on-site optometrists and opticians.
Pros
- Many eyewear brand and style options
- Offers emergency eye care
- Has on-site opticians and optometrists
Cons
- Operating hours are a bit confusing
Customer Reviews
Easily one of the best experiences I had
“Easily one of the best experiences I had. Everyone, from the receptionists to the assistants to the technicians, was extremely professional, welcoming and wonderful. A shoutout to Dr Pascal! His chairside manner is superb. He is thorough, friendly and extremely helpful with any question I have. 5/5.”
– Curl Gal, Google review
Great customer service!
“I had the warmest greeting today! The woman who chatted with me asked smart questions to understand what my glasses needs were, gave me the layout of the store and talked about how certain brands were made. I’d go back just for her – great customer service!”
– JD, Google review
3. LensCrafters
Address: E026A, 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0E2, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact: +15872319563
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 9 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM – 8 PM; Sundays, 10 AM – 6 PM
LensCrafters caters to both kids and adults with expert eye care. The shop offers a good array of designer eyewear, prescription lenses, and comprehensive eye exams.
It accepts most vision insurance plans, including FSA and HSA.
LensCrafters’ products are made in Luxottica-owned factories and undergo rigorous quality checks.
It gives a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on new glasses and prescription sunglasses. Moreover, its consumer warranty repair centre also services a variety of brands, from Ray-Ban and Michael Kors to Dolce & Gabbana.
Pros
- 40% discount for lenses with every frame purchase
- Free in-store fitting and adjustment
- Free shipping/30-day online and in-store returns
- Open daily
Cons
- Some lenses are only available in-store
Customer Reviews
Stacey also provided some great tips on purchasing glasses
“I recently purchased new glasses online from a different company. The glasses were not properly aligned for my face. I stopped at Lenscrafters in Market Mall and was helped by Stacey. She was happy to help and made a few adjustments to my glasses and now they are perfectly aligned and I can actually see properly. Stacey also provided some great tips on purchasing glasses. There was no charge for adjusting my glasses so pretty impressive service considering I didn’t even buy them from Lenscrafters. However I will definitely buy my next pair here!”
– Lindsay Doiron, Google review
Her service was excellent, very efficient, and she was very kind
“Great experience! Carol helped me repair my frames after both the nose pieces fell off, even though I hadn’t even purchased the glasses at LensCrafters! Her service was excellent, very efficient, and she was very kind. Thank you LensCrafters for helping me out!”
– Adrienne Carr, Google review
4. Eye Gallery
Address: 3522 Garrison Gate SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6N1, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact: +14032463445
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 10 AM – 6 PM; Wednesdays, 11 AM – 7 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM – 4 PM
Established in 2003, Eye Gallery is a local independent optometry practice and optical boutique in Marda Loop.
The shop provides thorough eye exams for all ages. Its doctors can also prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses, diagnose and treat eye diseases, and offer stylish frames and sunglasses while utilizing Alberta Netcare for efficient health history reviews.
Eye Gallery features popular brands, like Maui Jim, Tom Ford, and Kate Spade, and can transform any ophthalmic frame into sunglasses. It can do direct billing to a wide range of insurance companies.
It’s located in a pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood with free 2-hour street parking and a customer parking lot.
Pros
- Accepts online booking
- Convenient location and free parking
- Does direct billing to insurance companies
Cons
- No emergency services
- Closed on Sundays
Customer Reviews
My two young kids and I had a great experience at the Eye Gallery
“My two young kids and I had a great experience at the Eye Gallery. The front-end staff were friendly and helpful. Dr Turner was extremely professional and did well to move through the exam swiftly and made every step fun for my kids. We will definitely be back!”
– Kaitlin Brent, Google review
Highly recommend and I can’t wait to get my new glasses
“What a great experience, All the staff there is very kind and helpful. For the first time, I was given a thorough analysis of my eyes and it was explained to me in a way that I could understand. Highly recommend and I can’t wait to get my new glasses.”
– Jason Gauthier, Google review
5. Sol Optix Boutique
Address: 7112 Macleod Trail SE Unit 1, Calgary, AB T2H 0L3, Canada (Google Maps)
Contact: +14037646161
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM; Sundays, noon to 5 PM
Sol Optix Boutique, a Calgary eye wear shop established in 1998, offers over 2,000 frame styles. It also has a vast selection of prescription eyewear, including glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
The shop offers comprehensive eye exams and optometry services like contact lens fittings. It’s led by Dr. Brian Trieu who is a member of the Alberta Association of Optometrists.
Sol Optix does direct billing to most insurance providers. It also offers 50% off all prescription lenses with no frame purchase required.
Pros
- Direct billing for most insurance providers
- Wide frame style choices
- Accepts online booking
- Open daily
Cons
- Eye exams and health services exclusively at Sol Optix Boutique Macleod Trail
Customer Reviews
Very attentive professional place
“A vision issue came up suddenly and I needed an appointment fast. I called Sol Optix and they booked me in for the next day. I saw Dr Grace; she laid out why I was having the problem I was having and how to accommodate it. At the front, there was a little team helping find a cool pair of frames for a very cool price. Very attentive professional place.”
– Janette Shipston Chan, Google review
The recommendations and suggestions are very much appreciated
“It was a fantastic experience for our family of five as we had our eye checkup today! The whole team was very helpful and accommodating. The recommendations and suggestions are very much appreciated. The entire process was wonderful! Thank you Sol Optix-McLeod.”
– Alice Padilla, Google review
