About Bright Side

Expert guidance. Zero optical intimidation.

We are a private-pay optical boutique for people who care how their glasses look, feel, and perform—and want someone knowledgeable to make the process easier.

What We Believe

Glasses are personal. Choosing them should be too.

Bright Side Optical was created to replace the usual glasses-shopping experience—racks, guesswork, and decision fatigue—with a thoughtful conversation and a curated point of view.

We are serious about fit, lenses, and optical quality. We are equally serious about whether you feel like yourself in the finished pair. That combination is what makes our work different.

Meet the Team

The people behind the point of view.

Dr. Susan Elizondo, Founder & Optometrist at Bright Side Optical

Dr. Susan Elizondo

Founder & Optometrist

Susan built Bright Side around a simple belief: people deserve real guidance when choosing the glasses they wear every day.

Lauren Winnicki-Sosa, Optical Manager at Bright Side Optical

Lauren Winnicki-Sosa

Optical Manager

A glasses matchmaker with deep independent-eyewear knowledge and a talent for finding the right fit.

Roland Pardo, Optician at Bright Side Optical

Roland Pardo

Optician

Roland brings more than 20 years of experience, a thoughtful eye, honest feedback, and a calm presence to every guided styling.

Why Private Pay

Recommendations centered on you.

We do not build the experience around the limits of a vision plan. Private pay gives us the freedom to spend the right time, recommend the right options, and focus on quality and fit.

We welcome outside prescriptions. If you have out-of-network benefits, ask our team about the documentation available for reimbursement.

Recognized for the Work

America’s Finest Optical Retailer

INVISION · Honorable Mention · 2025

Best Optician in Austin

BusinessRate · 2025

Optical Entrepreneur

of the Quarter · 2025

Practice of the Year

Optical Success Academy · 2022