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Customized by Claudine

Claudine is wearing a frame she customized to be all her own. She chose the unique edgy shape and hand picked her colors. She added a color liner around her lenses so they didn’t look like your typical rimless frames. Eyephorics 2.5 is a line that allows you to choose everything from your Read more…

Amy is Wearing the new Relax Lens

Shamir Relax™ – no, it’s not a lens infused with caffeine and it doesn’t come with a lifetime supply of coffee either.  But it does ease the strain normally associated with prolonged accommodation. If you spend the majority of your work day reading or using a computer to complete tasks, Read more…

Eating for Eye Health

Have you had your spinach today? The savory dark-green leafy green, among many vibrantly colored vegetables and fruits, is frequently overlooked, and often nonexistent on the plates of Americans across the  country. We often hear why we need fruits and veggies — for heart health and cancer prevention. Now we can add to Read more…

Did you know Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the US?

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – learn how to protect your sight! Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The Facts Glaucoma affects over an estimated 4 million Americans Half of those affected may be unaware they have the disease Glaucoma develops slowly, with no initial Read more…

Pretty in Purple

Mary came in to get her new glasses and we thought she looked amazing! The two tone purple color and the beautiful cat eye shape is so flattering to her features. Since Mary works on the computer for most of the day, like most of us these days, we put Read more…

Looking Good Chris!

Chris came in last week to pick up his new Starck Eyes, we just love these on him and thought you would too!  Chris found these at our Metro Eye Trunk Show that was held on December 7, 2011.  He wanted something a little different than what he was currently Read more…

Tyra Bank's "Must Have Holiday Gifts" include SALT sunglasses

We happened to catch Tyra Bank’s on Good Morning America sporting SALT sunglasses, and touting them as one of her “Must Have Holiday Gifts.” SALT optics is one of our fave designers at Metro Eye and Tyra does look pretty slick in these shades. Fun Fact: Salt sunglasses are designed Read more…

Winter Dry Eye

While to some winter and all of its snowy glory can produce something of a winter wonderland, to others the season brings things we’d rather not have to deal with… cold feet, frozen fingers, runny noses, and… dry eyes! Yes, in the midst of all that is bothering us when Read more…

From the Dr's Desk

I hope this month’s letter finds all of you well after the Thanksgiving Holiday and ready to celebrate your way into the New Year.  As I am sure is true for many of you, I find myself reflecting back at this time of year on all of my good fortune.  Read more…

Metro Eye Trunk Show Sneak Peek!

The Metro Eye Trunk Show is in full swing!  Don’t forget to stop by before 7PM today, and check out the amazing selection of frames from Alain Mikli, SALT, Starck, l.a. Eyeworks, and Eyethink! We have several great Trunk Show special offers that you don’t want to miss!