Eyeglasses & Frames in Chicago, IL

Our Collection of Eyeglasses & Frames

Big City Optical is where fashion and eye care meet! If you’re looking for eyeglasses or frames in Chicago, we have an inventory big enough to serve all styles, looks, and personalities — and a compassionate optical staff that makes exploring our selection easy and fun!

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Selection of Eyeglasses at Big City Optical

Our “Big City” Selection of Eyeglasses

We love eyeglasses! From curating our selection to helping our clients pick out a refreshing new look, quality eyewear is our business. Each of our 17 locations offers more than 700 frames and our experienced team loves learning about each guest and helping them select a new pair that fits their facial structure, personality, fashion sense, and unique lifestyle.

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Zero-Hassle Eyeglasses Guarantees!

We know that when it comes to eyewear, accidents happen, and we have your back in case something goes wrong. Each pair of glasses we sell includes a complementary one-year warranty. We’re also happy to make repairs and adjustments to your glasses, even if you didn’t purchase them from us! If you bring it in, we’ll work on it for you.

Frames from Independent Designers and Brands You Love

Big City Optical offers dozens of brands from fashionable offbeat indie designers as well as popular trusted labels. We want to help you select the pair that’s perfect for you, which is why we carry such a wide variety of highly unique frames not found anywhere else. We’re proud to feature popular brands like:

Gucci®
Cutler and Gross
Ferragamo®
Flexon®
Alexander
Montblanc
Nike
Paul Smith
PRADA
And more!

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Frames from Independent Designers at Big City Optical

Brands We love

Customize Your Lenses for Your Frames and Vision

Thanks to our expert staff and in-house eyewear repair team, we can customize your lenses to suit your needs and lifestyle. After all, your glasses are a tool you’ll use every day, and you deserve to have high-quality eyewear that improves your quality of life. No matter what you require from your eyewear, we have the frame selection and lens technology to give you exactly what you need!

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Blue Light Blocking glasses

Most electronics emit harmful blue light that can cause headaches, eye strain, visual fatigue, and affect your ability to sleep at night. Blue light blocking lenses are compatible with most frames and can reduce these symptoms by limiting the amount of blue light that enters your eyes.

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Sunglasses

Sunglasses help keep your vision clear and protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays — and with our selection, you’re guaranteed to do both and look great at the same time! We offer traditional and prescription sunglasses for both children and adults, along with an unmatched inventory you cannot find anywhere else.

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Our Optical Shop Experience

Our optical team blends work and fun to tell a story — and when it comes to picking eyewear, the goal is to highlight yours. We get to know you and what you like, and take into account your face shape, fashion sense, and lifestyle needs. This way we can help you pick frames that are perfect for your personal aesthetic. And because we believe in providing you with an easy-going experience, every pair of glasses you take home is covered by our effortless, one-year warranty.

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Optical Shop Experience at Big City Optical

Why Choose Us?

Big City Optical has one of the largest and most reliable inventories of frames and eyeglasses in Chicago. No matter with of our 17 friendly neighborhood shops you visit, you and your family will find the same options and high level of service. Our client-oriented team works hard to learn about you so that their suggestions are in line with your personal preference and fashion sense. And with our included warranty and optical repair shop, you’ll always have peace of mind knowing that if something happens to your glasses, we’ll have you covered. Visit any one of our locations and see our fantastic inventory for yourself!

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Annie Zou

2023-10-04

Needed to adjust my new glasses purchased somewhere else, and found this place. The guy who greeted me was super nice and he was able to help me adjust. I didn’t feel any dizziness after the adjustment. Highly recommend!

Hailee Talbot

2023-10-01

The staff here are so kind!! I came to get the nose pieces on my sunglasses fixed and they were so quick and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Charma Dudley

2023-09-13

I had a wonderful experience. Everyone was very helpful/professional!

Colby Brumit

2023-09-08

Had an eye exam and ordered new glasses as a first-time patient. Check-in, exam, and ordering all went flawlessly. Staff and doctor were very friendly. Loved that I did not need to have my pupils dilated! David recommended some great frames. Will definitely go back for my next exam.

Limor Gildenblatt

2023-09-05

I went to Big City Optical the other week and wanted to give a shout out to AJ! My youngest son snapped off a piece of my oldest son's glasses and he was able to put it back together and quickly. He was friendly and professional--definitely an asset to this place! Thank you AJ!!!

Jordan Maure

2023-09-01

Lost one of the screws in my glasses while cleaning them. All of the workers were so kind and answered any questions I had. Thank you so much! We will definitely continue going here!

Ryne Bennett

2023-08-30

I called and spoke to Ray at this location. I was calling because I was ordering a pair of prescription sunglasses and needed clarification on my prescription results and whatnot. She was extremely helpful during my interaction. She provided me what I needed on my call, but I had to call back for an additional question. Where I was expecting a level of annoyance for me to call right back, she was still extremely helpful and patient and provided me with all the information I needed. I really appreciated her professionalism and willingness to assist me.

Alex Slaughter

2023-08-29

I had a great, speedy experience with Big City Optical! The office is a great space and I was in and out within 30 minutes. AJ helped me out and did an excellent job. 10/10 recommend!

West Coast Melting Pot

2023-08-12

The staff is fabulous, they were so helpful and patient because I am obnoxiously fussy when it comes to my eyewear but it's difficult for me to see you when I don't have my glasses on. I left feeling confident that the staff helped me choose the frames that best suited my face without pushing expensive options. They genuinely took the time to help me find the frames that I like that we're also complementary to my Facial features. The selection was stellar, and the frames that are made it and house where affordable and stylish. I also had an eye exam and this was the first time I had an exam with such modern equipment. It was lovely, not having that puff of ere affordable and stylish. I also had an eye exam and this was the first time I had an exam with such modern equipment. It was lovely, not having that puff of air blow into my eye.