Same Day Prescription Glasses
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Same day prescription glasses let you leave the clinic with new eyeglasses within hours of your visit. This is ideal if your glasses are broken, lost, or your vision has changed. At Unionville Optometry, we use in-house lens cutting technology to complete many prescriptions the same day.
We know that accidents happen.
- You sat on your prescription glasses.
- Your dog chewed the frames. (We know this sounds like the vision version of the dog ate your homework, but you’d be surprised how often it happens!)
- You forgot to take them off when you went swimming, and they are now halfway across the Atlantic, en route to the shores of Africa.
- You dropped them on the kitchen floor mid-dance party, and the lenses smashed.
- Or perhaps your prescription seems to have changed overnight.
Whatever the reason, you’re without proper vision correction eyewear, and now you’re as blind as a bat! You need replacement prescription glasses, and you need them stat. Waiting several days – or weeks even – for a new pair just isn’t an option.
Nor should it have to be! Enter Unionville Optometry, your friendly optometrists is Markham, Ontario with the ability to get same day prescription glasses back on your face, and your vision back in place in just a few hours.
Sounds unbelievable, right? Same day turnaround on prescription glasses sounds like a magic trick? Well, it’s time to reactivate your inner child and believe in magic again. Because our team of optometrists and technicians has got your back and can get you back to seeing clearly without delay, within one day.
Why You Might Need Same Day Prescription Glasses
There are plenty of reasons you might find yourself searching for same day glasses near you:
Your glasses broke unexpectedly.
A bent frame, cracked lens, or snapped temple can make your glasses completely unusable. Naturally, the timing could not be worse. You need your vision firing on all ocular cylinders for a big work deadline coming up; you’ve got a job interview tomorrow; your son is performing as the lead lobster in the Christmas concert tonight (yes, actually, that is a Love Actually movie reference!); you simply cannot see anything without them, and going blind gives you headaches to boot. Same day prescription glasses service ensures you aren’t left stranded or dependent on outdated backups.
You lost your glasses.
First things first: did you check the top of your head? (It happens!) Seriously, though, it’s surprisingly easy to misplace glasses: they fall out of bags or cars, get left behind in restaurants, or vanish during travel (those darned airline seatback pockets). For those of us who rely on prescription eyewear to function day-to-day, waiting days for a new pair can be more than inconvenient: it can affect work, driving, safety, and overall quality of life in general.
Your prescription has changed significantly.
Sometimes you wake up and realize you just aren’t seeing properly. You probably haven’t been for some time, but this morning it has become crystal clear just how foggy your vision is. Or, sometimes, after an eye exam, your optometrist may discover that your prescription has shifted more than expected. Whatever the reason for your discovery, if your current glasses no longer offer clear vision, same day lenses can prevent headaches, eye strain, and poor vision.
You just don’t want to wait weeks for new glasses.
And we don’t blame you! In our eyes, when it comes to seeing properly – and the associated eye health risks of not seeing properly – impatience is a virtue! Traditional optical retailers often send lenses to external labs, and production can take several days, even weeks (depending on your prescription). With in-house lens cutting, the turnaround time shrinks dramatically, ideal for anyone who wants convenient and speedy service.
How to Get Same Day Glasses in Markham
If you’re in the Markham, Ontario area, getting same day prescription glasses is easier than you might think. Here’s how the process works at our Unionville Optometry clinic, which has invested in the modern, state-of-the-art, in-house technology necessary to get you seeing clearly again:
Step 1: Start with a current prescription.
If you already have a valid, up-to-date prescription, you’re ahead of the game. Bring it with you, or have your previous optometrist fax (905-477-4549) or email it over. If you’re due for an eye exam, the clinic may be able to perform one on the same day. Just call ahead for availability: 905-477-4488.
Step 2: Choose your frames.
Once your prescription is confirmed, it’s time to pick out frames. At Unionville Optometry, we offer a large selection of:
- Designer frames
- Budget-friendly options
- Lightweight collections
- Durable styles for active lifestyles
- Teen and children’s frames
- And more
A trained eyewear specialist will help ensure the frames you choose can accommodate same day lenses. (Some very complex designs and prescriptions may require specialized lab work, so it’s best to work with one of our specialists when picking out your frames.)
Note: if your existing frames are still intact and in good shape, you may also be able to repurpose and reuse them – again, speak to our eyewear specialists to see if this is an option.
Step 3: Lens cutting and preparation on site.
This is where the magic happens…
Many, if not most, optical stores and clinics send orders to off-site labs, where the lenses are manufactured, coated, and cut to fit your specific frames. This process can take anywhere from three to 10 business days – and sometimes longer for complex prescriptions.
At Unionville Optometry, we have acquired the best technology to make your glasses right here on the premises. Our on-site lab can prepare, cut, edge, and mount your lenses in our own clinic facility. We can also make on-the-spot adjustments as necessary.
This eliminates any potential back and forth between the clinic and the off-site lab techs, as well as zero shipping time, letting you walk out the door with your new glasses the same day.
Step 4: Final fitting and adjustments.
Once your lenses are crafted and then mounted into your chosen frames, your Unionville optician will make sure your glasses fit correctly and comfortably. Adjustments for nose pads, temples, and balance ensure your new glasses feel as good as they look.
What Is the Same Day Prescription Glasses Process?
As mentioned, same day glasses probably feel like a small miracle, a feat of magic, a myth of modern optometry. It’s none of those things, though: just know-how, the appropriate technical tools and skills, and a can-do attitude.
Here’s how our Unionville Optometry team can deliver such fast results:
State-of-the-art in-house equipment.
Our modern in-clinic optical lab features high-speed, precision lens-cutting equipment capable of shaping lenses to fit your selected frame within minutes. These machines offer:
- Accuracy and precision
- Fast turnaround
- Lens shaping customized to each frame
Stock of popular lenses and frames available on premises.
To offer same day service, we keep the most commonly prescribed lenses in stock, including:
- Single-vision lenses (distance or reading)
- Anti-reflective options
- Scratch-resistant coatings
- Some progressive (multifocal) prescriptions may also be available same day, depending on complexity
We are also an authorized distributor of over 40 brand-name designer eyewear frames, including a wide variety of adult, teen and children’s frames in metal, plastic, titanium, semi-rimless and rimless styles to suit every specific need and style.
Experienced optical technicians.
The human component is just as important as the technical one. Our skilled technicians know how to:
- Read your prescription accurately
- Select the right lens type
- Ensure the perfect fit
- Complete adjustments quickly
This combination of expertise, technology, and a genuine care for our patients and their vision is what makes same day turnaround truly possible.
Can I Get Same Day Eyeglasses With A New Prescription?
Regardless of the reason you need them, if you’ve ever tried to get through a day with broken, irreversibly smudged, or no glasses at all, you know how stressful being without proper vision correction can be. We know too!
Which is why at Unionville Optometry, we’re proud to be one of the few clinics equipped to offer same day service so you can get back to seeing clearly without disruption.
We can complete the entire process of getting your vision back on track in just a few hours; just call our Markham optometrists at 905-477-4488 to speak with our friendly eyewear team about same day prescription glasses, confirm stock availability, or book an urgent appointment to get your glasses back on your face before the day is over.