Trusted for 70+ Years, Designed for Thunder Bay Today
We’re proud to build on the legacy Ham’s has created during more than 70 years of serving Thunder Bay. Today, we want to be more than just your eye care and eyewear providers—we’re your neighbours and we’re invested in this community, your health, and your style.
Our philosophy is centred around you: we provide comprehensive, technology-supported eye exams, a stunning independent eyewear collection, and unmatched customer service (with great coffee, too!).
We provide 1-on-1 eyewear styling with our optician, thorough eye exams for adults, children, and people living with eye disease, plus in-depth care for dry eye disease and diabetic eye exams.
Our team is passionate about eyewear and preventative eye care, and we look forward to getting to know you and understanding your vision needs.
Coffee for You & a “Car Wash” for Your Glasses
Who said getting your eyes checked needs to be a chore? We think your visit to Ham’s Superior Vision Centre should be a bright moment in your week. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to add delight to your visit.
When you visit us, we’ll offer you a freshly brewed cup of coffee (pourover, Keurig, Nespresso—your call!) and a spring water or sparkling water. Then we’ll invite you to relax while we carefully adjust and deep-clean your glasses. Our Opticwash system is a chemical-free cleaning and sterilizing system that can make your glasses feel like new again!
If there’s ever anything our team can do to improve your visit, just let us know!
Payment & Direct-Billing Insurance
We aim to make paying for eye care and eyewear as smooth as possible for you. We accept and can direct bill all major insurance companies, including Telus, Manulife, and Sun Life. Please feel free to call us if you have questions about whether we accept your insurance benefits.
For costs not directly covered by insurance, we accept debit, Mastercard, Visa, and Amex.
Giving Back to Our Community
We love to find opportunities to make our city an even better place to live. Our team particularly values supporting organizations that focus on kids and mental health.
Ham’s Superior Vision Centre proudly sponsors BGC Thunder Bay and the Andrew Miedema Foundation.
Book Online Today
We’re passionate about what we do, from checking the accuracy of your prescription to helping you find that new pair of glasses that makes you feel fantastic. We look forward to getting to know you and your vision needs.
Book your next eye exam online with us today.
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
Reviews
Centennial Square
Plaza Reviews
Specialty Services
Products
Our Locations
Centennial Square Plaza
- 124 Centennial Square
- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1H3