Ok, it's the insurance's fault. But, the last time I got glasses, it was at Target. I Love Target, but only get glasses there if you truly must. Even when they were new, I could not see out of my glasses.
Fast forward a year and a MUCH better insurance plan. I researched eyewear places in Judy's Book and Citysearch. All indications were to check out Ottica and the other shop in Freemont. I never made it to Freemont, which is fine, because I am VERY happy with the glasses I got at Ottica.
First, the frames: Lorelie (owner/buyer) selects frames that work for a variety of faces. This store is not just another Seattle eyewear place with dozens of rectangle frames that all look alike. (Go to Target if you want that.) Lorelie shops Europe and Asia to find cool frames - really good looking frames of high quality.
Second, the lenses. Ok, obviously this is the important stuff (right after looking good). Ottica provides only the highest quality, newest tech solutions for lenses. My lenses not only have a fab but subtle gold-tone, but are progressive and -- yes, it's true -- I CAN SEE!!!! (Not channeling Dr. Strangelove, really.)
So, if you want a more unique frame than what all the other shops have to offer, and better lenses, too, check out Ottica. See Lorelei, too. She is super at articulating how a frame works with your face, etc.
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