Your Destination For Independent Eyewear
Your glasses are a tool to see the world clearly, but they’re also a major part of how you want the world to see you! That’s why we go beyond the ordinary, scouring the globe to bring you handcrafted frames from independent designers—pieces you simply won’t find everywhere else.
From a hidden gem unearthed at a tiny Soho eyewear show to an exclusive design spotted in Spain, we’re passionate about the stories behind our glasses. Our collection isn’t stocked with mass-produced frames. They’re individual works of art, and we’re delighted to offer options to suit a range of budgets and prescriptions. Ask us about our latest finds—we love talking glasses!
And if you’re loving your current glasses, but they need a little tune-up, just pop in to see us and we’re happy to provide you a complimentary adjustment and sanitizing deep-clean in our Opticwash system!
One-on-One Styling with Our Optician
Experience the art of eyewear selection in an exclusive 1-on-1 styling session with our skilled optician following your eye exam. Together, you’ll explore our handpicked collection of independent frames, each crafted to marry form and function.
Discover glasses made from super lightweight titanium, buttery-soft Japanese plastic, and enduring acetate. With professional guidance, every pair is carefully selected to accentuate your features for an impeccable fit. Then, we combine it all with your customized lenses to support crystal clear vision.
Improved Night Driving with Anti-Glare Lenses
The bright flashes of LED headlights on our local highways, combined with dashboard displays and other distractions, can make driving at night and in winter darkness challenging and dangerous. We have a solution that works well for many of our patients.
Our specialized driving lenses can:
Reduce Glare: Lenses like Hoya’s EnRoute Pro can reduce headlight glare by up to 70%, significantly improving clarity.
Improve Contrast: These lenses also enhance contrast and colour perception, making it easier to see objects in low-light conditions.
Enhance Near Vision: Your lenses can be customized to provide clearer vision of the dashboard, cars, and other objects in the distance.
Increase Confidence: For some patients, including those with early cataracts or corneal conditions, the right anti-glare lenses can make the difference between avoiding night driving and feeling safe on the road again.
Best of all, we can place your customized driving lenses into any of our beautiful frames.
Computer Glasses for Better Comfort Working on Screens
Even though we all know it’s not especially good for us, many of us spend hours each day in front of screens. This may lead to digital eye strain, which can cause exhausted eyes, blurred vision, headaches and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Prolonged screen time can cause people to crane their necks and lift their heads unnaturally, compromising their posture. This can lead to neck and back pain and even vertebrae damage. This is especially important for our older patients to be aware of.
Here’s how we can help:
Custom Computer Glasses: These specialized lenses are designed to optimize your vision for computer use, promoting more comfortable focus and reducing eye strain. We’ll adjust your lenses to customize your vision at the distance required for your unique workplace set-up
Ergonomic Advice: We can offer guidance on proper posture, screen positioning, and lighting to minimize strain on your eyes, neck, and back.
The 20/20/20 Rule: Consider this your prescription to take a break from work! The 20/20/20 rule means taking a short break (at least 20 seconds) from your screen every 20 minutes or so and giving your eyes a chance to focus on something about 20 feet away. If every 20 minutes doesn’t work for you, try a 5-minute break after every hour of screen time.
Why Buying Your Glasses Locally Matters
When it comes to your vision, precision matters! Shopping locally helps you receive the accuracy and personalized service necessary for optimal eyewear, especially when a complex prescription requires progressive lenses.
Here’s why choosing Ham’s Superior Vision Centre for your glasses makes a difference.
Experienced Optician & Styling: Our experienced opticians and optical team take the time to understand your individual vision needs and lifestyle. They’ll work with you to match your style—or uncover your new style—from our fabulous collection of independent eyewear.
Precise Measurements: All prescription glasses at Ham’s are measured with precision to guarantee an ideal fit and optimal lens performance—so you can enjoy clear, comfortable vision without headaches or eye strain.
Progressive Lens Fittings: Fitting progressive lenses online can be challenging. These lenses require precise measurements for clear vision at all distances. We specialize in crafting your progressive lenses to work exactly as they should.
Reduced Risk: Online glasses may simply not work for people, especially those with bifocals or progressive lenses. We minimize that risk by getting it right the first time—and fixing it as quickly as possible in the event your glasses don’t work for you.
Trust Ham’s with Your Eyewear Needs
Come visit us and level up your eyewear experience with a personalized shopping session designed just for you. We can’t wait for you to explore our stunning collection of quality, independent frames that we have handpicked from designers around the world to suit your style and needs.
We also carry safety glasses made for the workplace or home workshop and sports goggles so you can hit the pickleball court without risking your eye health!
Book your eye exam online if it’s time to update your prescription, or come right in and start shopping
Fabulous Independent Eyewear from Around the World
Signature style starts here—explore independent eyewear at Ham’s. We travel the globe to find standout independent eyewear that meets our highest standards—because our patients deserve nothing less. World-class eyewear, no passport required. Ham’s brings global style straight to Thunder Bay.
Backed by 150 years of combined expertise, our opticians are here to help you find eyewear that’s as functional as it is beautiful and tailored to your lifestyle.
Our Handpicked, Independent Eyewear Brands
Two Thunder Bay Eye Clinics to Serve You
Oliver Road
We’re on Oliver Road just east of Highway 17. There’s convenient parking right out front.
- 1144 OIiver Road, Unit 1
- Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A4
- Phone: 807-285-4790
- Email: drmckiel@shaw.ca
Hours Of Operation
Centennial Square Plaza
There’s plenty of parking in the lot we share with Family Foods in the heart of Thunder Bay.
- 124 Centennial Square
- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1H3
- Phone: 807-623-2020
- Email: hamsoptical@tbaytel.net
Hours Of Operation
Oliver Road
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Centennial Square
Plaza Reviews
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Our Locations
Centennial Square Plaza
- 124 Centennial Square
- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1H3