3350 N. Lincoln, (773)477-2670, eyespyoptical.com (10 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5)
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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, Oliver Goldsmith, Ray-Ban. 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 on Thursdays and Sundays.

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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 à Face, Lindberg, IC! Berlin, Salt, l.a. Eyeworks, Mykita, Orgreen and a new collection by Tom Davies. 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 Perks: 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 Kala and Ray-Ban are mixed in with a few high-end frame designers, including Modo and Jai Kudo. Owner: Optometrist Matthew Gifford. Vibe: Men’s and women’s eyewear with trendy, classic and vintage-inspired frames covers every inch of shelf space. Optician Colleen Clarke 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 are 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.

UPDATED OCTOBER 2009

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