Frequently Asked Questions

We're at 1120 Main Street in downtown Bridgeport, CT. Easy to get to from all over Fairfield County — Stratford, Fairfield, Trumbull, Shelton, or right here in Bridgeport.

Check our current hours on our Visit Us page or give us a call. Hours can vary — book a private styling appointment so we're ready for you.

Yes! We're a woman-owned, independent optical shop in Bridgeport. Not a franchise or chain — just us, fully invested in this community.

Visit allthingseyes.site/pages/contact for a private eyewear styling appointment — one-on-one help finding frames that work for your face, prescription, and lifestyle.

Walk-ins are always welcome. Booking ahead means we can give you our undivided attention.

Licensed optician on staff, in-house lab, community give-back program, and genuine care. You're a person here, not a transaction.

Yes — for contact lenses via yourlens.com/allthingseyes with delivery in the Bridgeport area.

No — we're an optical dispensary. Get your exam from an eye doctor, bring us the prescription and we handle everything from there.

OD is your right eye, OS is your left. SPH is the main power. CYL and AXIS relate to astigmatism. ADD is for bifocals or progressives. Full guide at allthingseyes.site/pages/how-to-read-your-prescription.

Eyeglasses: generally 2 years. Contacts: usually 1 year. Check with your doctor for your specific expiration.

Yes, as long as it's from a licensed eye doctor and hasn't expired.

Call your doctor to reissue it. If you have your current glasses, we can also read the prescription off the lenses with a lensometer.

Sphere — the main lens power. Minus means nearsighted, plus means farsighted.

Extra reading power for bifocal or progressive lenses. Usually appears in your 40s.

Yes! Our own optical lab on-site in Bridgeport. We cut and mount lenses ourselves for faster turnaround and better quality control.

Often yes for most single-vision prescriptions. Complex prescriptions may take longer — we'll always tell you upfront.

Single vision, bifocals, progressives. Very high-powered or specialty lenses may come from outside suppliers — we tell you the timeline before you commit.

Call or come in with your prescription and we'll check our lab stock right away.

It improves it. Our licensed optician checks every pair before it goes out the door.

Yes — bring your frames in. We'll check they're suitable and cut new lenses to fit.

Burberry, Bvlgari, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Versace, Coach, Ray-Ban, and more. Plus stylish non-designer options.

Yes to all three. Kids' frames are durable, comfortable, and built to stay on an active kid's face.

Book a styling appointment. Face shape guide at allthingseyes.site/pages/face-shape-guide.

Angular rectangular or square frames add definition. Wider frames that sit high on the face help elongate your look.

Yes — prescription and non-prescription, including polarized lenses for driving and outdoors.

Absolutely — polarized, tinted, or photochromic options available.

Yes! Wayfarers, Aviators, Clubmasters — we carry the classics.

Range of price points — designer and quality non-designer options. Come in and we'll find something that works for you.

Yes — high-index lenses, smaller frames, expert guidance to minimize lens thickness.

Browse at allthingseyes.site, but come in for prescription glasses — fit and measurements need to be done in person.

Yes — United Healthcare Spectera Vision Insurance. Check allthingseyes.site/pages/insurance-and-pricing for current plans.

Yes! All Things Eyes is a Spectera provider. Bring your card and we'll handle the billing.

Bring your insurance card and photo ID. We verify benefits before you pick anything out — no surprises.

No problem — we work with all budgets and are upfront about pricing.

Yes — prescription glasses and lenses are FSA/HSA eligible expenses.

Yes via yourlens.com/allthingseyes. You'll need a valid contact lens prescription. Local delivery available in Bridgeport.

Wide range of major brands at yourlens.com/allthingseyes.

Yes — toric lenses are made specifically for astigmatism.

No — expired prescriptions can't be filled. Contact lenses sit on your eye; an up-to-date prescription is a safety requirement.

Bring in gently used glasses you no longer need, get a discount toward a new pair. We sterilize donated frames and give them to community members who can't afford eyewear.

Bring them to our Main Street store. If they're in good shape, you get your discount on the spot.

Full sterilization, then matched with a community member who needs eyewear but can't afford it.

Yes — 25% off toward your next pair at All Things Eyes.

Gently used — intact, hinges working, nothing cracked or broken. Bring them in and we'll tell you.

Yes. That's exactly what the program is for. Reach out and we'll talk through how to get you into a pair.

Open to anyone, but donated frames go primarily to people in need in the Bridgeport community.

Yes — for people whose vision can't be fully corrected with regular glasses.

Handheld magnifiers, stand magnifiers, electronic magnification devices, high-contrast reading aids — tools for significant vision impairment beyond what lenses can fix.

People with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or other conditions causing permanent vision loss that glasses alone can't correct.

Yes — come see us first and we'll help figure out the next step. We may also refer you to a low vision specialist.

Yes — multiple types and strengths in stock.