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Best Stylish Eyeglasses Stores in Baltimore

Eyeglasses are an extremely important, yet often overlooked, accessory. Think about it; many of us wear glasses all the time, or at least much of the time. Since glasses are what's framing your eyes - the first thing people look at - they should be a distinct reflection of your personality and style. So next time you find yourself due for an eyeglasses upgrade, consider visiting one of these unique stores to find the perfect pair for you and your unique point of view.
Shopping & Style Eye Wear, Eye Candy
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Eye Candy
849 W 36th St
Baltimore, Md. 21211
(410) 889-0607
www.eyecandyopticianry.com

Located in the famous shopping district in Hampden, Eye Candy is a charming little eyeglass shop that is dedicated to fitting every client with the perfect pair of fashionable frames to compliment their lifestyle. The owner is extremely helpful with designing exactly the right pair of glasses for each person that walks in her door. Whatever you're looking for - from a stylish pair of reading glasses to specialty lenses for long hours spent in front of a computer - Eye Candy has you covered. Stop in to the shop and discover a truly unique selection that will certainly get you noticed.

Shopping & Style Eye Wear, Eye to Eye
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Eye to Eye
1819 York Road
Timonium, Md. 21093
(410) 252-5850
www.eyetoeyemd.com

Looking for new eyeglasses can be a bit of a chore, but Eye to Eye will certainly inject the element of fun back into a once mundane experience. This shop is more of a funky boutique than a bare clinical environment. From the background music to the unique displays of avant-gard frames to the quirky, yet friendly and welcoming owner, the experience here is like none other. Whatever your personal style is, Eye to Eye can find something for you. They offer the latest styles from top designers around the world and the best products in lens design. Find frames from Oakley, Swissflex, Versace and Tag Heuer, among others.

Related: Best Places To Buy Sunglasses Around Baltimore

Shopping & Style Eye Wear, Professional Vision
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Professional Vision
Timonium Square Shopping Center
2147 York Road
Timonium, Md. 21093
(410) 252-7414
www.professionalvision.com

Professional Vision offers the widest selection of designer eyewear for every personal style and budget. Some of the popular designs carried here include Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Kate Spade and Coach. In addition to offering a boutique-like shopping environment, this Timonium Square shop offers experienced professionals and the best in current lens technology. You can be confident in your purchase with Professional Vision; their goal is to develop lasting relationships with their clients and a well-rounded, pleasant experience.

Shopping & Style Eye wear, Trying on Glasses
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Optical Images
1809 Reisterstown Road
Suite 138
Pikesville, Md. 21208
(410) 484-6348
www.opticalimages.net

For many years, Optical Images has been voted among the best in Baltimore for quality eye care. They are a full service eye care establishment offering the latest styles from top designers such as Cartier, David Yurman, Armani, Takumi, Valentino, and many more. In addition, the owner of Optical Images brings 40 years of experience to the table. This combination of knowledge and fashion is invaluable when choosing your next pair of eyeglasses.

Shopping & Style Eye Wear
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Paris West Optical
521 N Charles St
Baltimore, Md. 21201
(410) 528-1877
www.pariswestoptical.com

Paris West has been described as having "an unparalleled selection of frames in Baltimore." They also have the benefit of having an in-house lab, which means you don't have to wait a long time for your glasses to be sent out, made and returned to the store. When it comes to frames, Paris West offers handmade triple laminated plastic from France, laser cut titanium from Denmark and simple three-piece rimless frames from Germany and Japan.

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Jenna Clark has been a freelance writer for two years and a blogger for four years. Her current blog gives advice to women about how to look fashionable on a budget. Jenna currently lives in Bel Air with her husband, Brandon, and their two dogs. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
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