Frames & Lenses | Modern Focus Optometry

Fashionable Frames

Your eyewear is an extension of your personal style. A great pair of glasses is the perfect accessory.

Glasses can draw people in and show off your facial features, or they can blend into the background and simply complement a great outfit. Classic frames go from day to night with ease, providing sophistication to your office attire or understated elegance to a more formal dress. Funky frames stand out, and show everyone you’re ready to take on the world.

Maybe you’re looking for a pop of color to add pizzazz to your work wardrobe. Perhaps you’d like to try a new, trendy frame shape. Or maybe, you’d like to keep it chic and select a pair of designer frames for every occasion.

Whatever your needs, our experienced team will work with you to understand your personality, your lifestyle, and your look. We’ll recommend the perfect pair for your face shape, and you can try on as many as you like.

We know how good you’ll feel walking out of our office with a great new accessory and we’d love to be a part of your shopping experience. Come and see us to find fashionable frames today.

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Types of Optical Lenses

Optical lenses come in various products, materials, and coatings, each designed to meet different visual needs, preferences, and environmental conditions. Here’s an overview:

Single vision lenses: Correct one vision issue (e.g., nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism)
Bifocal lenses: 2 sections for distance and near vision, ideal for those needing correction for both
Progressive lenses (Varifocals): Smooth transition between prescriptions for near, intermediate, and far vision
Reading lenses: Designed for close-up tasks like reading, ideal for presbyopia
High-index lenses: Thinner and lighter for stronger prescriptions, reducing bulk
Aspheric lenses: Slimmer profile and reduced distortion for high prescriptions
Blue light lenses: Filters out blue light from screens to reduce eye strain

Photochromic lenses: Adjust tint based on light, combining prescription eyewear and sunglasses

Lens Coatings for Different Needs

Enhance your lenses with various coatings designed to improve clarity, protect against damage, and adapt to different environments:

Anti-reflective (AR): Helps reduce reflections, glare, and improve clarity
Scratch-resistant: Protects lenses from scratches
UV coating: Protects from harmful UV rays and helps reduce eye strain
Blue light filtering: Helps reduce digital eye strain by blocking blue light
Mirror coating: Reflective coating helps reduce glare, great for sunglasses
Photochromic: Lenses darken outdoors and clear indoors
Anti-fog: Prevents fogging, especially in changing temperatures

Hydrophobic: Repels water, oil, and dust, making lenses easier to clean

Lens Materials We Offer

Choose the right lens material for optimal comfort, durability, and clarity based on your prescription and lifestyle needs:

Polycarbonate: Lightweight, impact-resistant, and UV-protective
Trivex: Lighter than polycarbonate with better clarity and UV protection
High-index plastic: Thinner, lighter lenses for strong prescriptions

Standard plastic (CR-39): Cost-effective and lightweight, but requires UV coating for protection

Choosing Lenses Based on Your Vision & Needs

Choosing the right optical lens involves considering the material, design, and coatings based on lifestyle needs, prescription, and aesthetic preferences.

Advances in lens technology, such as high-index materials, blue light filters, and photochromic lenses, have made it easier to tailor lenses for specific visual needs and environments. Always consult an eye care professional to determine the best combination of lens products, materials, and coatings for your vision.

Visit us today at Modern Focus Optometry to get started!

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Our Brands

Alexander McQueen

Sunglasses for men and women that display unmistakable British sophistication. This British boutique brand is known for pioneering styles without sacrificing everyday wearability.

Ann Taylor

Versatile feminine shapes and designs define the Ann Taylor frames collection. Since 1954, Ann Taylor frames have provided a perfect blend between play, career, and fashion. Each line of this eyewear collection embodies style and innovation.

Burberry

Expertly crafted, the collection from Burberry features heritage detailing, signature shapes, and seasonal colors. We carry styles for both women and men, and they’re always up to the season.

Champion

Champion’s roots began in 1919, where they became known for their sweatshirts, t-shirts, and sports jerseys. The Champion line of eyewear is durable, well made, and specially designed for those requiring larger or deeper lenses.

D&G

A luxury brand, distinguished by its stylistic originality combined with the superior sartorial content of its creations. The strong identity of the Dolce & Gabbana brand has evolved over the years while always remaining faithful to its inherent standards.

db4k

Created to reflect a child’s taste and personality, this collection is designed to grow with them and their ever-changing interests. It’s a collection that appeals to kids and parents alike. These are the glasses that you wish you had when you were a kid.

DITA

Discover the discreet luxury of DITA eyewear. Each piece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Fashioned from high-quality materials and designed by a team of master craftsmen, every DITA design takes months of dedication to perfect. For over 25 years, DITA has earned a reputation as an optical innovator, creating timeless shapes that artfully blend vintage and modern.

Europa

We are proud to offer North American made eyewear and are the only distributor in Canada for STATE Optical Co. eyewear, crafted in Europa USA’s Illinois factory. The state-of-the-art facility employs 75 craftsmen making eyewear as well as anywhere else in the world.

Flexon

Technologically advanced memory metal. Designed to stay in adjustment. More durable than other materials. A lightweight, comfortable, and extensive selection of styles.

Kate Spade

Kate Spade's eyewear collection features eyeglasses and sunglasses that are flirty and feminine, frames in classic styles and modern shapes with striking prints and bold color palettes. These designs will impress any fashionista.

L’Amy Eyewear

L'Amy Eyewear offers a sophisticated portfolio that includes brands like 2BB, Ann Taylor, Sperry, and Champion, among others. Their eyewear collection is defined by luxurious quality and contemporary design, catering to a variety of tastes and styles.

Longchamp

Infused with Parisian style and alluring sophistication, Longchamps’ eyewear collection stands out for its unique mix of exclusive textures, iconic details, and singularly feminine shapes. Longchamp sunglasses are demure, yet expressive; perfect for the artist in you.

Luxottica

Internationally renowned as a leader in the product design and development of superb quality eyewear, Luxottica has built a prestigious portfolio of luxury, fashion, and sports eyewear brands. Iconic names such as Giorgio Armani, Ray-Ban, Prada, Bvlgari, and Versace can be found in the Luxottica Group’s collection.

Marchon

The MarchoNYC eyewear collection embodies its New York City roots. The style inspiration for the collection encompasses East Side, West Side, Uptown and Downtown trends. MarchoNYC is a standalone collection that continues to transcend through time.

Match

The Match eyewear collections have distinctive styling meant to appeal to each individual personality of their clients. Continual innovators in the eyewear industry, Match frames are sold around the world. Their designs are purpose built for everyone; you will find elegant and luxurious styles, durable and lightweight childrens frames, and durable titanium frames for the discerning man.

MODO

MODO is dedicated to consistently designing eyewear that blends effortless minimalism with harmonious functionality. Their creative inspiration is found in the cities MODO resides in: New York, Milano, and Stockholm. Inventive technology and colorful designs achieve a highly unique collection of beautiful frames.

Morel

Just like their home country of France, Morel frames exude culture, sophistication, and artistry. Since 1880, Morel has created beautiful frames out of quality materials that sit on the very forefront of eyewear fashions.

Nicole Miller

An eclectic combination of modern influences molds the Nicole Miller eyeglass frame collection. Many pieces in the Nicole Miller eyewear line are named after streets in New York City. With styles that have a contemporary art flare and modern industrial design, you can be assured to find an inspiring addition to your wardrobe.

Nike

Nike’s durable, long-lasting design is ideal for everyday wear. They are built with performance in mind, offering a range of distinctive designs that are suitable for an active lifestyle.

Nine West

Founded in 1973, Nine West has become a globally renowned fashion wholesaler and retail company. Their affordable line of stylish eyewear pulls inspiration from the runways of New York City, ensuring you stay on top of the hottest fashion trends.

Oakley

Oakley invents each new product with a design philosophy called sculptural physics: the discipline of solving problems with science and wrapping them in art. Supported by an infrastructure that includes the latest tools of technology, Oakley engineers and artisans continue to expand the American company’s array of product categories.

Onirico

Onirico Eyewear is for the independent spirit in all of us. It is a blend of creativity and passion with a different point of view, creating a high-quality product with a definite wow factor that is 100% designed and manufactured in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban has always been durable, comfortable, and attractive from the vintage classics to the present-day trendy American frames. From celebrities to your friends, Ray-Ban is always a favorite.

Safilo

For the adventurous child who loves to play without holding back, Safilo kids eyewear is built for comfort and curiosity. Safilo frames are durable and lightweight. Kids love the bright colors and are excited to wear their fun Safilo eyeglass frames.

Scott Harris

Whatever look you are feeling, be it edgy, refined, playful, or casual, Scott Harris eyewear will have it. Cutting edge fashion is combined with the highest quality materials to create this collection of frames.

Taylor Madison

Taylor Madison Eyewear brings together fashion-forward design and boutique-quality craftsmanship. Handmade in Japan, these frames feature colorful accents, premium materials, and contemporary silhouettes that deliver a refined look at an accessible price point.

Varilux Comfort Max

Originating from France, Varilux® Comfort Max lenses utilize a new design approach that focuses on maximizing the patient’s useful vision zone, not just providing the largest area of 20/20 vision (i.e.normal resolution). This approach – often called 20/Happy vision – goes beyond normal resolution to take into account factors like contrast, binocularity and distortion. By maximizing 20/Happy vision, wearers can use a greater area of the lens, experiencing postural flexibility for all day long vision comfort.

Varilux Comfort Max

Vision changes as you age, but it shouldn't get in the way of how you live, work, and play. Unlike bifocals or ordinary progressive lenses, only Varilux® progressive lenses help you achieve the most natural vision possible. No more squinting in a candlelit restaurant or missing the subtle beauty of a sunset. Get sharp, natural vision at any distance, even in low lighting conditions, with Varilux Comfort Max. Maximized postural flexibility to see sharply and comfortably all day long.

Versace

Founded in 1978, Versace holds the ultimate status in style. The Versace name is World famous and centered on the idea of a world of fashion, glamour, and sexiness. Versace eyewear is striking and designed to combine technical innovation with stylish design. The frames are distinctive, and like many of Versace’s accessories, they often feature details taken from the house's graphic language.

Vivid

Unique. Wearable. Colorful. Eyewear.

VSP Unity

Unity features a comprehensive portfolio of progressive, task-oriented, and single vision lenses and contacts designed around the philosophy that exceptional vision should come without limitations.

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