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PERSONAL EYEWEAR SHOPPING IN AUSTIN
Shop for glasses with an expert by your side.
READY FOR NEW GLASSES? Book a complimentary 45-minute appointment and let your personal eyewear stylist narrow our independent frame collection to the options that fit you best.
We help you choose frames and lenses for your face, coloring, prescription, personal style, and everyday life—then explain why each recommendation works.
No wandering a frame wall alone. No pressure. Just an easier, more personal way to shop for glasses you will be excited to wear.
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MORE INCLUDED
Your appointment comes with more confidence—and more value.
40% off lenses after your first complete pair
Receive 40% off the lenses in every additional complete pair purchased with your first.
Choose without the fear of getting it wrong
Eligible, non-special-order frames are supported by our 60-Day Love Your Glasses Guarantee.
CHOOSE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Let's find your
new glasses.
Choose a convenient time to shop our independent eyewear collection with one of our personal stylists. The 45-minute appointment is complimentary; you purchase only the frames and lenses you choose.
Want to talk now? Call or text 512-651-5186.
WHY THIS FEELS DIFFERENT
You do not need more frames.
You need the right ones brought to you.
We learn how you want to look, what has not worked before, and what your prescription and lifestyle require. Then we edit the wall down to a focused selection that makes sense for you.
WITHOUT GUIDANCEA wall of possibilities
Trying on everything, collecting opinions, and wondering whether you are making an expensive mistake.
WITH BRIGHT SIDEA personal point of view
Seeing a small, thoughtful selection—and understanding why each frame does or does not work.
THE DETAILS CHANGE EVERYTHING
This is where “almost right” becomes made for you.
COLOR
Enough contrast to brighten and define your face without letting the frame wear you.
PROPORTION
The right scale, width, depth, and brow relationship for your features.
FIT
A bridge and temple fit that stays comfortable, level, and clear of your cheeks.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A better way to shop for glasses.
A personal, unhurried process designed to make the entire decision feel clear.
We get to know you
Your goals, prescription, coloring, features, lifestyle, and what has disappointed you before.
We curate the options
Instead of leaving you at a frame wall, we bring a focused selection chosen around you.
We explain the difference
You get honest feedback on the details that affect appearance, comfort, and performance.
You choose confidently
Leave knowing why your glasses work—and feeling excited to wear them.
WHY IT MATTERS
Your glasses send a message, make sure it's the one you want.
Dr. Susan Elizondo, ODFounder, Bright Side Optical
WHAT’S YOUR WHY?
What would having the right glasses mean for you?
Compliments from family, friends—and even strangers.
A polished look from head to toe—not a great outfit undermined by your glasses.
Confidence when you walk into a meeting or enter a room.
A first impression that matches the one you intended.
A style others see as current, intentional, and entirely your own.
The ability to look powerful, creative, approachable, or refined—when you choose.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
From ready for new glasses to “that’s the one.”
Book your shopping appointment
Select an available day and time right here.
Come shop with us
Your stylist prepares a personal, unhurried experience and a focused selection.
Choose glasses you love
Leave clear, confident, and excited about what you chose.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Before you come in.
What happens during a Guided Eyewear Styling?
We begin with your life, prescription, and style goals, then guide you through a curated selection with honest feedback on fit, proportion, color, and lenses.
Is the styling really complimentary?
Yes. The 45-minute styling appointment is complimentary. There is no styling fee and no pressure to purchase.
How much should I expect to spend?
Complete pairs start at $500. Most frames start at $300, and lenses start at $230 and increase depending on whether you need single-vision or progressive lenses. We’ll present you with a clear lens pricing sheet, explain our recommendation, and you’ll make the final choice about what is right for you.
Can I bring an outside prescription?
Absolutely. Bring a current outside prescription and we can focus on finding eyewear you will love.
Where are you located?
We are located in Davenport Village in Westlake at 3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite C-100, Austin, TX 78746.
Do you take insurance?
We accept insurance on an out-of-network basis. For most plans, we can look up your benefits and file the claim for you. We collect payment up front, and you receive reimbursement from your insurance company.
What if I do not know what style I want?
That is exactly why we are here. You do not need to arrive knowing the answer—we help you discover it.
Shopping from home? Explore our Virtual Eyewear Styling and at-home frame try-on.