Our Optical Services
As Calgary’s oldest independent optical store, Chinook Optical offers a wide selection of high-quality lenses and frames.
All of our staff are licensed opticians or doctors of optometry and are experienced in handling complex prescriptions and unique vision needs.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care services to our community, continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence.
Our specialized optical and eye care services include:
Glasses and sunglasses repair
Frame adjustments
Tinting and edging
Difficult prescriptions
Safety frames
Rx lenses and clip-ons
Prescription swim goggles
Magnifying glasses
Fitovers
And more
We offer services in English, Spanish and very broken French.
Eyewear + Lens Consultation
Lenses
As an independent optical business we are able to source the very best lens technology and manufacturing processes for our patients. These include: Essilor, Nikon, Zeiss, and more.
Designer Brands
Cutler & Gross, AHLEM, LAPIMA, Thierry Lasry, Kuboraum, Jacques Durand, Andy Wolf, Masahiro Maruyama, Cazal, Modo, L.G. R., MYKITA, Tom Ford, Celine, Krewe, Dita Lancier, Maui Jim, Saint Laurent, Dutz, Dandy's, Kaleos, Chloe, Valley Eyewear, Face a Face, Gigi Studios, Francois Pinton, Loewe, Bottega Veneta, Modern Legacy Eyewear, Tejesta, VADA…
Glasses Repair + Frame Adjustments
Our on-site lab is equipped for all of your glasses repair and frame adjustment needs, ensuring your eyewear fits comfortably and remains in excellent condition. Whether it's a simple fix or a more complex adjustment, our skilled team is here to help.
Eye Exams + Contact lenses
Our optometrist, Dr. Nicole Madden, provides comprehensive eye care services, including thorough eye exams, laser surgery consultations, and evaluations for cataracts and glaucoma. She also offers referrals, post-surgical follow-ups, and personalized contact lens care, including fittings and evaluations.
Recycle
We have partnered with ‘Recycle For Sight’, an organization that takes old frames and glasses to be recycled and ‘upcycled’ for distribution to people in need.