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Our Services
To find out more about our services, follow the links to the right, click below to contact us, or simply fill out our new client form to schedule an appointment.
Also, if you need contacts you can order them right here.
Eyewear
We carry the largest selection of frames in the county for all budgets but we are especially well known for our boutique lines, which are beautiful, well made, small batch and exclusive frames. We carefully curate our selection to bring our customers the most sought after styles as well as unusual, playful ones.
The best way to shop for the perfect glasses and sunglasses is to do it in person. With the guidance of our knowledgeable opticians you can feel confident that your frames work well with your unique features as well as your prescription.
Our
Doctors
We believe that everyone has a right to quality eye care, which starts with finding the right doctor. Your eye care needs are unique, and we are dedicated to providing detailed, tailored exams in order to address all your vision and eye health needs. Come in and see for yourself.
Dr. Jennifer Buell
Dr. Brittany Heyano
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CL recycling program
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The Difference Between Warby Parker and Your Local Optometry Office
Where you choose to buy your glasses makes a difference, both in your wallet and in the local and global economy. Sometimes it’s easiest to use cost as the main differentiating factor. Healthcare is expensive, after all, so save where you...
How to Protect Your Eyes from a Sunburn and Snow Blindness
Snow dusted treetops, white-capped peaks, and fresh powder lure many of us to the mountains from late fall through the early spring. As we move full-steam ahead into long weekends spent adventuring in the snow, don’t neglect to properly...
Your Guide to Nutrition For Healthy Eyes
When you were a kid, did your mom tell you to eat your carrots because they’re good for your eyes? Well, turns out mom was right but to effectively keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp, you need to do more than just eat your...
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Your Baby’s First Eye Exam
Newborn babies are pretty helpless. They can’t hold up the weight of their own head. They can’t get from point A to point B without assistance and they can’t yet articulate their needs except with gurgles, tears, and a bit of screeching....
The Three O’s in Eye Care: How to Choose the Right Eye Doctor
Whether you’re updating your prescription, getting a new pair of glasses, or being treated for an eye disease like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, there’s a different eye care professional for each. There are two...
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Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3943
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1537 Pacific Ave Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3943
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:15am – 5:30pm
Saturday
9am – 4pm