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Best Places For Designer Frames In Pittsburgh

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If you're looking for the perfect fit and style for designer frames, then choosing the best location that offers a variety of services is your best choice. There are many decisions including the designer, material, lens and shape that will reflect the best fit and feel. The trained staff and doctors will work with you to ensure the frames have the integrity to fit your needs.

Sewickley Eye Group
400 Broad St., Suite 2020
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-4610
www.sewickleyeyegroup.com

The Sewickley Eye Group offers a variety of services and the doctors and opticians are highly certified to help you choose the best designer frame that meets your needs. They will work with you with the frames that are affordable with your budget and give you peace of mind that the style looks great. The shop realizes you need a durable lens, color, shape and a brand that is reputable and a look designed just for your personal style. Top name brands include RayBan, Michael Kors, Coach, Silhouette and Jones NY from the Exotica collection. There are four locations that will provide the service you can trust and the convenience of utilizing vision plans.

Bissell Eye Care
5900 Heckert Rd.
Bakerstown, PA 15007
(724) 443-6767
www.bisselleyecare.com

1629 Union Ave.
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0444

With two locations in the Pittsburgh area, Bissell Eye Care can meet all your optical needs in the shop for all designer frame requirements. The shop carries a selection of glasses and frames for the entire family from reputable brands that include Nike, Versace, Tommy Bahama, Joseph Abboud and Kate Spade and the frames start at $50 up to $400. The certified optical technicians will work with you to find the designer frames that best suit your preferences. The staff will help you make decisions to augment the type of material, lens and appearance for an overall fitting satisfaction.

20/20 Opticians
4203 Murray Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-2020
www.2020opt.net

If you're looking for a shop with experience and friendly customer service, then keep an eye on 20/20 Opticians for all your vision needs. Evan Merenstein, owner, commented the shop is a private practice with a lab on-site, and an optical shop that has stood the test of time over chain stores. Evan noted the shop carries well-known brands including Versace, Polo, Ray Ban, Armani and Calvin Klein at a price that competes with major stores. There is no need to worry if you need frame adjustments or simple repairs, as this service is covered for free, and that type of service continues as the staff will work with the customer to meet their individual needs.

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Good Looks Eyewear
The Cranberry Shoppes
20215 US-19
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
(724) 772-9090
www.goodlookseyewear.com

Fox Chapel Plaza
1101 Freeport Rd.
(412) 782-1919
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

As the name of the store implies, if you take a peek at Good Looks Eyewear you will find designer frames that will give you a look of style and perfection. There is a large supply of frames in the showroom from top notch designers and the staff will direct you to the look you desire in a unique blend of brands, but mostly for high-end luxury eyewear. Good Looks Eyewear prides itself in selling luxury and exclusive frames that aren't sold in most stores. There are designer frames that start at $175 and go all the way up to the Bvlgari, Tiffany & Co, Exotica and Chopard that ranges from $819 to over a $1000.

McCauley Celin Eyecare Associates
1000 Brooktree Rd., Suite 100
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-6666
www.mccauleycelin.com

A store that has multiple walls of eyeglasses and 800 per office in three store locations is a tenuous choice, but McCauley Celin will work with you to find a perfect match. Dennis Heffley, business manager, said the family-owned business has a 70 year history and has been a staple for the North Hills. He mentioned thy will find something for everyone and the designer frames come with a 100% guarantee. Reputable brands include Silhouette, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany & Co, RayBan, and Emporio Armani head a list of choices and other frames can be purchased from the budget frame collection.

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Gerry Cernicky is a retired health and physical education teacher with 36 years of experience. He is a former teacher of the year and a sports writer for the Vandergrift News. He delivers podcasts, and maintains a website and blog. He currently resides in Pittsburgh. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

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