smarteyes.ca
310 8th Street V9N 1N3 Courtenay, BC, Canada

The face you make when someone compliments your new glasses As of September 1st, smarteyes! will be open: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00 Saturdays 10:00 - 3:00... Appointments are also available - call (250) 871-8770 or message to inquire! Come visit the store for frames that fit your style and won't bring the bank. COVID protocols are in place to keep you and the community safe.

The face you make when someone compliments your new glasses As of September 1st, smarteyes! will be open: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00 Saturdays 10:00 - 3:00... Appointments are also available - call (250) 871-8770 or message to inquire! Come visit the store for frames that fit your style and won't bring the bank. COVID protocols are in place to keep you and the community safe.

smarteyes! store hours will resume on Wednesday, May 20th, with some modifications and extra safety precautions: The store will be open Monday - Friday 10:00 - 3:00 Appointments are also available... Safety/precautions: Customers are expected to have no symptoms associated with Covid-19 We ask that clients bring at most one other person with them to the store if necessary Hand sanitizer is available at the door before entering Frames and all other surfaces will be disinfected between clients There is plenty of room to distance in the store, and seating is available if needed while waiting for assistance Most measurements are taken from a safe distance, and John will don a mask when adjusting frames Even in the "new normal", smarteyes! is committed to providing quality vision care to the community. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment!

smarteyes! will be available by appointment only beginning March 22nd. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow the recommendations of regulatory colleges and the health minister and reopen when it is safe to do so. Your health and safety is of utmost importance, as is the ability to continue to provide optical care for the community. During this time, email and Facebook accounts will still be checked regularly, and can be used to contact John for repair or emerge...ncy appointments or questions. Please message this page or email [email protected] For more information on how to keep yourself safe and how smarteyes! will continue to support your health, click the link: https://www.smarteyes.ca/AboutUs/Coronavirus/index.aspx

Days are getting longer, and the sun is shining more often! Did you know that it is important to wear sunglasses year round, not just in the summer? Luckily, smarteyes! always has a selection of trendy and classic frames to keep your eyes protected through all seasons. Here's a quick article written by an optometrist on the importance of sun protection for your eye health: https://www.lasikplus.com//eye-care/reasons-for-sunglasses/

Did you know that smarteyes! is a family run business? If you've been to the store, you know John for his amazing customer service and extensive knowledge about eyewear. Susi loves to flex her creative muscles and decorate the store for the holidays, and Tiffany is in charge of all things social media. The store will be closed tomorrow, February 17th, for Family Day, and return to regular business hours on Tuesday. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones!

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about chocolates and flowers, and glasses don't always have to be traditional or boring! Smarteyes! carries hundreds of frames that you'll be sure to love , so why not treat yourself to something fun before the weekend? Don't forget: direct billing is available for most insurance companies. What could be sweeter?

Did you make a resolution this year? Why not join a reading challenge? There are lots of fun ones to be found online - from reading 20 books in 2020, to finding books each month that fit into a certain theme. With all the amazing titles out there, properly fitting reading glasses are a must. Are you trying to read more this year? What was the last book you couldn't put down, or your go-to recommendation?

Cue the "2020 vision" jokes In all seriousness, do you have updated and properly fitting frames to take on the new year? Bring your recent prescription and insurance information in to smarteyes! and browse the large selection of affordable frames, then let us do the work for you and bill directly to your insurance company!

Happy New Year from smarteyes! Wishing you and your loved ones all the best in the coming year. It has been a pleasure serving the community in 2019 - thank you for trusting smarteyes! with your vision needs this year. Cheers to welcoming the new year with open arms and making this one even better than the last! The store will be open until 5pm on the 31st, and will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd.

Happy holidays to you and yours from smarteyes! Hours will vary slightly in the coming week to make time for rest, relaxation, and enjoying time with family. Don't forget - you have one more day to enter our contest to win a $50 gift card to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Contest closes at noon on the 24th, so you still have time to check a couple posts back to enter! HOLIDAY HOURS... Dec 23rd - regular hours Dec 24th - closing at 1:00 Dec 25th-29th - CLOSED Dec 30/31st - regular hours Jan 1st - CLOSED Jan 2nd - regular hours resume! See more

Juggling everything during the holiday season can be tricky. Luckily, at smarteyes!, it's easy to find the frames you love and feel assured that you're getting exceptional service from a knowledgeable and highly trained professional. To make things even better, the contest to win a $50 gift card to Rocky Mountain Chocolate is still running until the 24th! Scroll back to our last post for information on how to enter.

Have you entered our contest to win some free chocolate for Christmas? Make sure to like and comment on the original post for your chance to win!

The 12 days of Christmas have officially begun! What better way to give back and show appreciation for our customers than a contest? The rules are simple: like this post and be entered to win a $50 gift card to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory! Tagging a friend in the comments, leaving a review on the page, following on Instagram, liking this post on Instagram, and tagging a friend on Instagram are all bonus entries! (If you follow/like on Instagram, make sure to send a messa...ge so your account can be associated with your name!). Our instagram handle is @smarteyes_ca. Contest closes at noon PST on December 24th, and the winner will be announced at 5pm that day. The winner must be able to come pick up the gift card in store, or be located on Vancouver Island to have the prize mailed to them. Good luck!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Are you hoping for new frames from Santa this year? Let smarteyes! help you make that happen! Open 6 days a week in downtown Courtenay to fit into your holiday shopping schedule.

The end of the school term is coming up, which means hitting the books (and laptops) hard. Avoiding eyestrain is a crucial part of making sure you're performing your best, and at smarteyes!, you don't have to choose between comfort and style. With hundreds of frames, you'll be sure to leave looking, and feeling, smart!

Most insurance companies renew coverage in the new year, which means you and your family have just under two months to make the most of your benefits! Did you know that you can use your extended medical coverage at smarteyes! ? Most companies will even allow direct billing, which means you leave without paying. Bring your policy information with you the next time you visit the store to see if you are eligible!

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, and at smarteyes!, your comfort and well-being is taken seriously. This means making your shopping experience stress-free and direct billing to insurance companies, and also providing blue light blocking lenses to decrease eye strain while working with screens and ensuring that your frames fit properly. Here is an article about the signs of eyestrain, and what might be causing it. https://www.mayoclinic.org//e/symptoms-causes/syc-20372397

Have your children had recent eye exams? Kids may not always be able to articulate that they are having a hard time seeing, which is why it's important to routinely have their vision checked. Some signs your child might need glasses are: - Squinting - Tilting head or covering one eye - Sitting too close to the television or holding hand-held devices too close to the eyes... - Rubbing eyes excessively - Complaining of headaches or eye pain Bring your child's prescription to smarteyes! and browse the selection of fun (and durable!) frames in store.

There's something about colder weather and shorter days that makes you want to curl up with a book. Having reading glasses that you love, and that fit you perfectly, only makes this more enjoyable! At smarteyes!, there's something for everyone. Come by this week to update your look with some of the latest eyewear trends for an affordable price! Open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-4.

Happy Thanksgiving from smarteyes! The store is open tomorrow from 10-4, but will be closed on Monday to enjoy the holiday. See something in this picture you like? Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, so come on by and take a look! (Unless it's the homemade crumble and ice cream... that will most likely be gone by then) Wishing you and your loved ones a relaxing and joy-filled long weekend.

We had a wonderful time down in Victoria this past weekend getting photos taken of some of our favourite products! We now also have an Instagram page for you to follow - @smarteyes_ca. Let us know what you think!

Vision Expo in Vegas was awesome! +30 degrees helped too. And yes, there was time to take in a show......SANTANA!

For the latest in fashion and quality, it's off to Las Vegas for VISION EXPO WEST! smarteyes! will be closed as of Thursday afternoon (09-19) Back to regular hours on Monday (09-23) Come in to find out what's new and exciting!

A new collection adding colour and attitude!

Hard to believe, the first new frames from New York are already in!

It's that time of year again! New York! smarteyes! will be closed Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday March 21-24 to find the best deals and the latest trends in ... eye wear for you! See more

Looking for that hard to find smaller fit that's fun and colorful? This just in......

How about some colour for blustery winter days?

Ask about your insurance!

Need a last minute gift idea? A "classic" by Julbo

It's startin' to look a lot like Christmas!

New styles, lightweight, high quality..... still only $129.-

SUN SEASON with smarteyes!. Fashion! Style! Fun! Come in to check out our amazing sun glasses. LET'S HAVE FUN.

Check out our prices on our website @smarteyes.ca Simply call in to [email protected]@1-250-871-8770