There’s no better place to find all of the top glasses and sunglasses brands in Kamloops than at Nicola Eye Care Clinic!
But, when you get here, how do you find the right frames that fit your face, budget, lifestyle, and style? Now, that’s the question.
The answer? With our help, of course!
Our eye care experts know their stuff when it comes to the best, high-quality brands that we carry. Plus, at the end of the day, they’re customers looking for the perfect frames, too.
Their expertise in the industry, coupled with the exceptional care they put into helping you find the best glasses and sunglasses, is unmatched!
If you’ve visited us before, you know how it is. If you haven’t and you’re in the Kamloops area, we’d love to meet you in person!
All of this to say, we understand how it can be overwhelming to find the right glasses and sunglasses frames. When you come to Nicola, we make that process as seamless as possible, so you leave happy and knowing you made the best choice.
Remember how we mentioned that our crew at Nicola are experts and take care in recommending frames for you?
Well, we talked to them about the top glasses and sunglasses brands that they consistently bring up to customers (and buy themselves!).
Keep reading to learn about the glasses and sunglasses brands our Nicola Eye Care team recommends and why.

Team Nicola’s Top Glasses and Sunglasses Brands
You want to know about the top glasses and sunglasses brands? You’ve got it.
We asked our team of eye care experts to share their top picks for eyewear brands and explain why they continue to choose them.

The 4 Best Glasses Brands

Etnia Barcelona
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- Amazing and fun colour options
- Incredible fit
- Very durable
- Unbeatable comfort
We consistently recommend Etnia Barcelona to our customers due to their exceptional comfort and affordable price point.

Face à Face
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- Great colour options
- A comfortable and perfect fit
- Wide range of frame shapes
- Extremely durable
- Fun and fashionable
- Made with good products and supplies
One of our opticians, Summer, loves the Nendo 2s because of the colour options and stunning feminine frames.

Ray-Ban
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- There’s a style for anyone and everyone
Meirah, our Administrator, is currently loving the Ray-Ban RB6396 frames. They’re not too round, not too square. Her pair is gold with clear pink, so they’re perfect for everyday wear.

Tom Ford
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- Simply put, they’re stunning!
- Amazing style
- Ultimate comfort
- Great frame selection
- Larger lens options
Our Partner and Co-Owner, Dr. Dillon, is currently rocking (and loving) a mixed metal look from Tom Ford.
Honourable mention: YSL and Gucci.

The 4 Best Sunglasses Brands

Maui Jim
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- Unbeatable clarity
- The best colour definition around
- The lens quality is so good
- With so many different styles to choose from, there’s bound to be at least a few that you love, for sport and everyday use
- Fantastic optics
- Unique polarization that’s easy on the eyes
- Last forever
- Have the best prescription lenses
- The double gradient that mirrors on the lenses cuts a lot of glare
Maui Jim sunglasses are a highly recommended staff top pick—many of our team members own a pair, or even two!
Summer (one of our opticians)’s current top pick: the new WaiWai frames. Think of them as aviators with a twist, featuring lightweight frames.
Meirah (our Administrator)’s current top pick: the Alika H837-10 frames. They’re the perfect round frames without being too round. IFKYK.
One of our dispensers, Michelle, absolutely loves her Violet Lake frames.

Gucci
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- The best quality
- Outstanding fit
Gucci frames keep our team coming back for more!

Michael Kors
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- Sleek styles
- Neutral colours

Tom Ford
Why They’re One of Our Faves:
- Feels and looks high quality
- Durable
- Great neutral, everyday options
Honourable mention: Andy Wolf.

Why Selecting Glasses and Sunglasses Frames Is Important
The frames you choose are an extension of your personal style! So, you don’t want to rush the process or feel pressured to buy something you aren’t excited to wear every day (or most days).
When we asked our team about their favourite frames, many mentioned that they have different styles for different moods and outfits. Hey, humans are multi-faceted, so we don’t all fit into one box!
Of course, if your budget doesn’t allow for multiple frames, that is more than understandable. Then, choosing the perfect frames is even more critical, as you want them to blend seamlessly with your entire wardrobe.
But, not to worry, our eye care clinic staff are always up to the challenge to help you find the best option. And, most importantly, have fun along the way.
Trust us, every person’s individual process of picking the right frames is just as unique as they are!

Shop the Top Glasses and Sunglasses Brands in Kamloops
If you’re on the hunt for the top glasses and sunglasses brands in Kamloops, we hope you make Nicola Eye Care your first (and only) stop!
If there’s anything we know, and we’d like to think that we know a lot about eyewear and eye health, it’s that style is personal and you can’t approach frame shopping with a one-size-fits-all approach. When you leave Nicola with your new frames, we want you to feel great.
If you’re thinking “sign me up for that!”, then feel free to visit our downtown Kamloops eye clinic! Walk-ins are welcome, or you can book a frame styling appointment.
See you soon!