3350 N. Lincoln, (773)477-2670, eyespyoptical.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods:  Men’s, women’s and children’s prescription frames and sunglasses.  Designers:  Anne et Valentin, Lafont, ic! berlin, Persol, Francis Klein, Christian Roth. Owner:  Alissa Fields has been selling specs in Lakeview for ten years.  Vibe:  Retro. With funky chairs and decorations adorning the turquoise, bird-muraled walls, the scene is totally groovy.  Price Range:  Moderate-Expensive.  The Look:  Retro.  The store features exactly what you would expect from its décor—loud, plastic and uniquely shaped frames galore.  Shopper’s Perks:  An in-house doctor makes the store a one-stop shop with prescriptions and exams readily available.

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1756 W. Division, (773)489-4848, dvoptical.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Eyewear for men and women. Designers: In addition to offering the largest selection of Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith frames in the city, the store sells Alain Mikli, Face a Face, Lindberg, I.C. Berlin, Mykita, Orgreen and Jean Lafont. Owners: Chris Foreit and Brian Hofmeister opened the shop as an outpost of hard-to-find, high-style eyewear, and Dr. Ezra Atikune was brought on for optometric guidance. Vibe: The corner boutique has a sleek and minimalist feel, with local artists’ work hung on the walls. Glass cases showcase two-tone plastic and titanium frames in every color of the rainbow, leopard-print Jackie O. frames and barely there eyewear by Orgreen. Price Range: Expensive-Luxury. The Look: From contemporary, classy specs to futuristic statement pieces. Shopper’s Perk: It’s a one-stop shop. Go for a checkup at the doctor’s office in back and then select your new favorite accessory.

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1869 N. Damen, (773)782-1660, redeyeoptical.com (No Ratings Yet)
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Goods: Eyewear for men and women. Designers: Household names like Anne Klein, Gucci and Armani are mixed in with a few high-end frame designers, including Modo and Jai Kudo. Owner: Optometrist Matthew Gifford took over the 5-year-old shop two years ago. Vibe: Men’s and women’s eyewear with trendy, classic and vintage-inspired frames covers every inch of shelf space. Optician Daisy Diaz will whisk you in with a warm welcome. Price Range: Moderate to expensive. The Look: Except for the pink titanium and tortoise shell owl-eye specs (which Diaz points out as a favorite among architects and photographers), the styles are relatively understated. Shopper’s Perks: With an onsite optometrist and optician, you’re sure to find your peepers’ perfect match.

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