The Perfect Mix of Style & Safety
A great pair of sunglasses shouldn’t just represent who you are, it should also help protect your eyes from harmful UVA and UVB rays that could affect your eye health.
That’s right; even the eye can experience sun damage. In some cases, excessive UV exposure could increase the risk of eye disease and conditions like cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and eyelid cancer. However, sunglasses can help protect your eyes and lower your risk.
Take a look through our featured brands below, or visit us to find your new pair of sunglasses today.
Our Brands
DITA
You can’t literally see the teams of designers, research and development, or the number of months it took to make a pair of DITA frames. But you will always feel its presence when you hold it in your hands. Which is why DITA’s design and manufacturing standards are regarded as the benchmark by which all other luxury eyewear brands are judged. Founded in 1995, DITA reinvented eyewear by transcending its conventions, creating a discreet luxury with product ranging from bold character frames to new interpretations of timeless shapes through innovative technology. With over 20 years in design and partners at the highest levels of manufacturing, DITA’s expertise is unparalleled, earning a coveted reputation as a true leader in optical innovation. DITA has had the unique pleasure of serving the world’s most discerning clientele, challenging the old guard, and forging singular relationships within culture, style, sport, and entertainment; affirming the brands position as individual as the product it creates.
Lamarca
Lamarca uses five words to define their eyewear: exciting, poetic, appealing, stylish, and original. The result of this combination is a collection that’s as unique as it is beautiful. They build their frames with meticulous attention to the long history of hand-crafting in Italy for a look you that’s fun and functional.
Maui Jim
Maui Jim is the fastest growing maker of premium polarized sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, and ophthalmic frames in the world! It all began in Lahaina, Hawaii, with a need for sunglasses that could eliminate the harsh Hawaiian glare without distorting the colors of the island scenery. Today, Maui Jim also produces stunning, high-quality ophthalmic frames.
Oakley
Oakley invents each new product with a design philosophy called sculptural physics: the discipline of solving problems with science and wrapping them in art. Supported by an infrastructure that includes the latest tools of technology, Oakley engineers and artisans continue to expand the company’s array of product categories.
Oliver Peoples
Since its founding in 1987, Oliver Peoples has carried forward its authentic brand, focusing on superior craftsmanship and timeless designs. Any piece in the infamous Oliver Peoples Collection will bring an old-style Hollywood feel to your daily ensemble. With an iconic look like Oliver Peoples, it is no surprise that their frames have made it to the big screen, sported by Uma Thurman in Kill Bill and Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day.
Prada
Innovation is at the core of Prada's success, with no sector escaping the Group's avante garde approach. Prada casts its creative eye beyond the boundaries of fashion, including art, architecture, cinema and culture as a key reference to the brand's core values. Prada eyewear is exemplary of the company's well maintained and well-deserved status associated with the brand.
Our Brands
Our Location
Our Address
- #243, 414 3 St S.W.
- Calgary, AB T2P 1R2
Contact Information
- Phone: 403-262-5012
- Fax: 403-266-5800
Hours Of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
PARKING AVAILABLE
Parking is available in the Calgary Place Parkade. The entrance is off 4th Ave. SW across from the Keg. There is a height limit of 5’11”. Please register your license plate number with the front desk when you arrive at the office.
Our Blog
Check out our Blog for news updates and eye care tips!
Can I Wear My Old Prescription Glasses?
Frames & LensesIf you have recently stumbled upon an old pair of glasses while cleaning out a drawer, you might wonder, “Can I still wear these?” This is a perfectly reasonable question, especially if your current glasses are scratched, lost, or broken. It is tempting to use old glasses in a pinch, but outdated lenses are not […]
Do Cataracts Affect Night Vision?
Eye DiseaseCataracts can significantly impact your quality of daily life—including your nightlife. For those with cataracts, heading out after sunset can feel a little more challenging. Streetlights may seem hazier, headlights may have a sharper glare, and once-clear views may now appear dim and blurred. Cataracts affect night vision by clouding the eye’s natural lens, which […]
Do Computer Glasses Help with Eye Strain?
Eye HealthAt Downtown Vision Care, we understand that in today’s technology-driven workplace, many professionals experience discomfort after long hours of screen use. This condition, commonly referred to as digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome, manifests with symptoms such as dry eye disease, blurry vision, headaches, and even neck or shoulder pain. With the increasing prevalence […]
Can I Wear My Old Prescription Glasses?
If you have recently stumbled upon an old pair of glasses while cleaning out a drawer, you might wonder, “Can I still wear these?” This is a perfectly reasonable question, especially if your current glasses are scratched, lost, or broken. It is tempting to use old glasses in a pinch, but outdated lenses are not […]
Do Cataracts Affect Night Vision?
Cataracts can significantly impact your quality of daily life—including your nightlife. For those with cataracts, heading out after sunset can feel a little more challenging. Streetlights may seem hazier, headlights may have a sharper glare, and once-clear views may now appear dim and blurred. Cataracts affect night vision by clouding the eye’s natural lens, which […]
Do Computer Glasses Help with Eye Strain?
At Downtown Vision Care, we understand that in today’s technology-driven workplace, many professionals experience discomfort after long hours of screen use. This condition, commonly referred to as digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome, manifests with symptoms such as dry eye disease, blurry vision, headaches, and even neck or shoulder pain. With the increasing prevalence […]
