Glance Eyewear Optician Interview - Salem Business Journal

How many of us dread going to the eye doctor? And, further, is it really the eye doctor that we dread? Most people, when asked, admit that it’s the optical experience following the exam that they’ve come to regard as a chore. For those of you who relate, there’s someone you should meet.

Meet Glance Optics and Eyewear, Salem’s only Optical consultant Boutique:

Q. What is Glance Optics and Eyewear?
A. Glance is Salem’s premier Optical Boutique that provides personal consultations. Specializing in advanced lens design, technologically advanced lens materials, and face specific frame selection, the Opticians at Glance will show you what is appropriate for your face and what is not.

Q. What is an Optician?
A. An Optician is to the eye doctor, what the pharmacist is to the medical doctor. In other words, your medical doctor writes a prescription and your pharmacist fills it. In the same way, your eye doctor writes your glasses prescription and your optician fills it.

Q. What is a Glance Consultation?
A. Your face is unique and your personality one of a kind. Finding the appropriate eyewear for each is an art. After learning about your lifestyle, Glance’s opticians will guide you through their frame selection process and educate you on various lens styles appropriate for your individual optical needs. They even have an advanced computer system that allows you to see and even compare several frames on your face to help you choose which frame you prefer.

Q. Can I get an eye exam at Glance?
A. Glance has no Optometrist (OD) or Ophthalmologist (MD.) “With so many excellent doctors in Salem, there is no need to bring in another one!” owner, Lisa Martinsson explains, “…we want to focus on what we do best and thus raise the bar.” So, rest assured there is no loyalty issue.

Q. Can I get my prescription from my doctor’s office and go to Glance to get it filled?
A. Certainly, in fact, that’ exactly how it works. You can either bring your prescription with you or sign a release form so Glance can get it faxed over for you.

Q. Will my eye doctor be offended if I ask for my prescription?
A. Not in the least. Glance isn’t competition for the Optometric/Ophthalmic practices, quite the opposite, actually. Those who find what they’re looking for in their doctor’s offices may not like what Glance has to offer. Glance is reaching out to those who find their doctor’s optical departments lacking and are going to Portland and/or Seattle to fill those prescriptions. They are who Glance is calling to. It’s not uncommon for the local eye doctors offices to recommend Glance when their patients aren’t finding what they’re looking for. Both your eye doctor and Glance really want to help you achieve the best optical experience possible. So not to fear, Salem eye doctors and Glance can and do live in harmony.

Q. When can I have my Glance Consultation?
A. Glance business hours are Mon – Fri / 10am. – 6pm. Appointments are not necessary. An active participant in Go Downtown’s First Wednesday, they also stay open through 8pm. on the first Wednesday of each month to join in the festivities and encourage downtown play. So, as they say, “Go downtown,” and stop by Glance.

Q. Where is Glance located?
A. The contemporary boutique is located at 330 Court Street, downtown Salem, between Shryock’s Menswear and Sid’s Furniture (across from Great Harvest, the newly reopened Venti’s location, and the newest addition to the neighborhood, Bittersweet.) Glance is proud to be among a growing downtown network of quality shops and services and encourages everyone to come see the exciting changes taking place!

Q. Why would I recommend Glance?
A. Superior service, selection and quality, all of which can tend to suffer when economic fears run high. Glance, however holds true to the philosophy that service and quality are the keystones for a healthy economic future. Not to mention, of course, that they’re just really cool!

Q. Does Glance have a Vision Statement?
A. Oh, yes! Owner, Lisa Martinsson passionately believes:

“A HEALTHY SPIRIT COMES FROM WITHIN. GREAT EYEWEAR LETS IT OUT TO PLAY!”

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