Best Places For Designer Frames In Baltimore
Unfortunately, everyone begins to lose their vision in one way or another as time goes on. Thankfully, the vision industry has adapted to the needs of its patients so that they may move comfortably through life seeing as if their eyes never failed them at all and looking pretty good in the process. A few years ago, CBS brought you a list of the best locations in Baltimore to swing by and pick up designer frames for your glasses. Now, here is an updated list of locations which will make you look good and see yourself looking good in the process.
Optical Fair Inc.
5646 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-2411
www.opticalfair.net
Optical Fair in Catonsville is known for the attention its staff takes to care for its patients, and that excellent service shows with the loyal customer base and return visits the practice receives. Located in the Ingleside Shopping Center off Baltimore National Pike, Optical Fair is in the perfect area for shopping, which is good, because it happens to have the best selection of quality designer frames west of Baltimore. Rely on the friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you find the perfect fit for your face, eyes and lifestyle.
Charm City Optical
6412 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 764-9360
www.charmcityoptical.com
Charm City Optical is a high quality eye care and eyewear location. Foot traffic can get a little heavy there with all of the people coming through to look at the truly staggering selection of designer frames and to take advantage of the top quality care provided by the opticians. So if you go, consider getting an appointment first. Once your eye care specialist has determined your optical needs, Charm City Optical can make your glasses on sight in under an hour; and the staff is more than willing to spend as much time as it takes to help you select the best frames to make you look great.
Quality Optical
8860 Columbia 100 Parkway
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 696-4195
qualityopticalmaryland.com
Hugo Boss, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Prada, Ray-Ban and Vera Wang: these are just a fraction of the wide range of designer frames carried by Quality Optical, an eye care center which truly lives up to its name. A list of the major brands may be found on its website, and if you don't see the brand you like, call ahead and the professional staff will track down your selection for you. QO is great for the family, offering pediatric care, with onsite ophthalmologists and optometrists who are board-certified. And since its labs are onsite too, you can get your eyeglasses repaired or replaced here if they are ever damaged!
Paris West Optical
521 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 528-1877
www.pariswestoptical.com
More than an eye care center, Paris West describes itself as an "optical boutique," meaning that its customers get a comfortable and pampering experience with experts to attend to their particular needs. But don't settle in, because the wait will be short. Paris West is know for its quick and thorough service and also known for the walls of attractive, name-brand frames aimed at bringing out the attractive features in the faces of all its clientele. Not only is the staff excellent at getting your eyes comfortable, they also manage to get you the glasses that will make you easy on the eyes.
Professional Vision
9613 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
(410) 665-6200
www.professionalvision.com
Made obvious from both its website and its creative and attractive displays, Professional Vision puts a great deal of thought and emphasis into their designer eyewear. The staff is continually highlighting the best designs on the market currently, posting them online, as well as putting them on display. But style isn't the only focus of Professional Vision. As a family-focused eye care center, it puts a great deal of emphasis on giving time and attention to each of its customers. Wait times are short; whole families are seen at a time, and the specialists who work at Professional Vision have been working there for years, giving the location that additional family feel.
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Joel Furches is a freelance writer and researcher for The Examiner and Logos Software, and also manages his own catalog of writing on Hub Pages. Joel is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. He has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education.
