Shopping in Etobicoke

For half a century, the opticians and frame consultants at Crown Opticians have balanced designer frames with specialized lenses upon the noses of near- and far-sighted clients. Frames by designers like Gucci, Prada, Christian Dior, and Tom Ford suspend from clear display hooks on the walls of the boutique's interior. To supplement the advanced reflective technology of mirrors, the office's innovative Optikam lets clients compare side-by-side pictures of themselves in different glasses. Instead of snapping shaky self-shots with cell phones or point-and-shoots, clients pose in front of the Optikam's lens, posing for multi-part shots that reveal each pair's most flattering angles. The camera also serves an analytical purpose, silently taking precise measurements used by doctors for final fittings and processing.

North York Vision Centre equips faces with designer eyeglasses, helping patrons to see clearly while maintaining their stylistic integrity. To this end, the centre crafts coated and polarized lenses custom-made for individual prescriptions and for special needs such as glare deflection and eye containment. Additionally, the Centre sells frames from designer brands.