Eye Health Tips

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Eye Health Tips

4 Easy Ways to Protect Your Vision & Enhance Your Looks

You only get one pair of eyes. Keep them healthy to enjoy a lifetime of clear vision (with flattering frames form Eye Boutique, you’ll enjoy the compliments too)!

  1. Ultraviolet eye protection matters. The color and darkness that sunglasses provide have nothing to do with their ability to block UV rays. UV blocking agents will block these harmful rays. Clear prescription lenses with UV blocking agents can also protect your eyes.
  2. Take a break from the screen. Follow the 20/20/20 rule: For every 20 minutes spent using a screen, look away at something that is 20 feet away from you for a total of 20 seconds.
  3. Trust your eyes. Your eyes are a great indicator of your overall health. And, we’re making it easy for you to stop in or schedule an appointment with one of our Eye Boutique optometrists to take a look at any symptoms you may be experiencing.
  4. Life is too short for uncool glasses. We make finding flattering, affordable frames easy! Stop in to shop our selection of eyewear today.

Visit the Eye Boutique nearest you or schedule your eye exam online today!

How to control the cost of an eye exam & glasses without insurance

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How to control the cost of an eye exam & glasses without insurance

No vision insurance? No problem!

Getting an affordable eye exam and glasses without insurance is simple at Eye Boutique. In fact, many of our clients don’t have vision insurance and are still able to afford comprehensive eye care and brand name eyeglasses.

Learn the truth about eye care with and without insurance

Many vision insurance plans cover at least some of the costs of eye care in exchange for a monthly premium. You can also buy family or individual vision insurance (these vary in price, often around $15 to $20 per month for an individual).

Even when paying a monthly premium, with many plans you still have to pay part of the cost of your exam, optical lenses, frames, or contact lenses.

We understand how vision plans work, and we give our clients the best possible options and prices for eye exams and vision care, whether you have vision coverage through VSP, another provider, or none at all. 

Book your exam online or visit us to get a free consultation with one of our eye care specialists. We’ll take the time to answer your questions and explain your options.

Get the look you want for less cost

Eye Boutique stores have a great selection of brand-name glasses and sunglasses.

Our management relationship with Wisconsin Vision & Heartland Vision makes us one of the largest regional eyewear chains in the Midwest. We negotiate better prices from the leading brands in eyewear, passing the savings on to our clients. 

Eyeglasses financing through CareCredit is accepted at all Eye Boutique stores. We also offer ongoing deals and discounts only available to patients not using vision insurance:

Don’t need vision correction? You still need an eye exam

Comprehensive eye exams screen for undiagnosed medical problems including glaucoma, autoimmune disorders, diabetes and even cancer.

Most adults should have a comprehensive eye exam from a licensed optometrist once every year or two (depending on your age, overall health, and whether or not you currently wear glasses).

Yes – you can see an eye doctor with no insurance

Don’t let lack of insurance prevent or postpone important vision care. Many of our patients have no insurance and are able to afford eye exams, glasses and contacts at Eye Boutique. Call or visit the location nearest you for a free vision consultation to get started.

We have 6 locations in the Chicago metro area:

2019 Eyewear Trends

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2019 Eyewear Trends

2018 was the year of small frames. A cool look for many, but not so great fit for others and definitely not the most practical design for sunglasses. For 2019, designers are thinking bigger. They’re also looking back as much as they’re looking forward, which shouldn’t come as a huge surprise for anyone who follows fashion.

What sets this year’s styles apart the most is the use of patterns and a willingness to “mash up” styles, materials and colors. The newest crop of designer eyeglasses is more adventurous and more colorful than any we’ve seen before. If you’re looking for something beyond the basic brown tortoiseshell frame, you’ve got plenty of options.

Eye Boutique is Your Chicago-area Connection for Designer Eyewear

We have seven eyeglass stores in the Chicago metropolitan area. We provide free insurance checks so you can shop with confidence knowing exactly what’s covered. No vision insurance? No problem! Many of our patients don’t have vision insurance and are still able to afford quality eye care and eyewear.

Find location details including hours, eye doctor information & more: