If you live in Illinois and you've been hunting for an optician that carries Lindberg, Chanel, Tom Ford, Dita, and the other independent designer houses — the brands you can't find at chain stores or online — the search ends in Chicago. Glimpse Vision operates two boutique locations in Chicagoland: our Gold Coast flagship downtown and our Hinsdale store in the western suburbs. We serve patients from across the state.
Where can I find independent designer eyewear in Illinois?
Glimpse Vision is the largest curator of independent designer eyewear in the Chicago metro area, and one of the most comprehensive in the Midwest. We carry 14 designer houses: Lindberg, Chanel, Tom Ford, Dita, Barton Perreira, Anne & Valentin, Thierry Lasry, l.a. Eyeworks, Oliver Goldsmith, Lafont, Theo, Sospiri, Orgreen, and FHone. Every brand is independent — family-owned, hand-finished, and not licensed mass-market eyewear.
What Illinois areas do you serve?
Our two Chicagoland locations — one in the city, one in the western suburbs — serve patients from across Illinois:
City of Chicago neighborhoods
- Gold Coast, Old Town, Streeterville, River North, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, South Loop, The Loop, Lakeshore East
Western suburbs (served from Hinsdale)
- Hinsdale, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, La Grange, Downers Grove, Westmont, Willowbrook, Lemont, Darien, Naperville, Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Westchester, Brookfield
North Shore & Northwest suburbs
- Evanston, Wilmette, Glencoe, Glenview, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northbrook, Northfield, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Deerfield, Skokie, Park Ridge
Southwest & South suburbs
- Western Springs, Berwyn, Cicero, Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Forest Park, Maywood, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena
Many of our patients travel an hour or more to reach us — we're often the closest source for the specific brands we carry. If you can't find Lindberg or Dita anywhere else in Illinois, we're likely the closest option.
Is it worth driving to Chicago for designer eyeglasses?
For frames from Lindberg, Chanel, Tom Ford, Dita, Barton Perreira, and Anne & Valentin — yes. These brands sell only through certified opticians and aren't available at most Illinois optical shops or chains. Our patients regularly drive from Naperville, Evanston, Highland Park, Oak Park, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, and even further to choose their next pair in person.
Designer eyewear isn't a purchase you make from a photo. The right frame depends on your face shape, your prescription, your lifestyle, and how the materials feel after eight hours of wear. The fitting process is half the value.
Do you accept patients from outside the Chicago metro?
Absolutely. We have patients who travel from Madison, Milwaukee, South Bend, Indianapolis, and the Quad Cities for specific brands or specialty services. For these patients, we typically pair the eyewear fitting with a comprehensive eye exam so the visit is worth the trip.
What makes Glimpse Vision different from other Illinois opticians?
Three things:
- Independent curation. We choose every brand because it does something nobody else does. No conglomerate licensing, no mass-market plastic.
- Integrative eye care. Dr. Carrie Roitstein is certified in integrative nutrition. We treat eye health as part of whole-body wellness — including dry eye, hormonal cycles, screen behavior, and nutrition.
- Time. Our exams run 45-60 minutes. Our fittings run as long as they need to. We don't do 12-minute exam factories or 10-minute frame fittings.
What specialty services do you offer that other Illinois opticians don't?
- Myopia control for children — Stellest FDA-authorized lenses, MiSight contact lenses, low-dose atropine, overnight orthokeratology
- Specialty contact lens fittings — sclerals, hybrids, RGPs for keratoconus, post-surgical eyes, severe dry eye
- Low Light Therapy (photobiomodulation) — FDA-authorized for dry AMD, emerging protocols for dry eye and myopia
- Advanced lens technologies — Enchroma for color-vision deficiency, Avulux for migraine and light sensitivity, Neurolens for eye misalignment
- MPOD testing — macular pigment density measurement, used for personalized supplementation
- Integrative nutrition consultations — with Dr. Carrie
How do I book an appointment?
Online via our schedule page, or by phone:
- Gold Coast: (312) 943-2020 — 1205 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610
- Hinsdale: (630) 325-2020 — 12 East First Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Frequently asked questions.
Where can I buy Lindberg eyeglasses in Illinois?
Glimpse Vision in Chicago's Gold Coast and Hinsdale is one of the few certified Lindberg opticians in Illinois. We do the complete custom Lindberg fitting in-store; delivery from the Aarhus, Denmark atelier takes 3-4 weeks.
Where can I buy Dita eyewear in Illinois?
Dita is sold only through select opticians. Glimpse Vision Chicago carries the current Dita collection at both the Gold Coast and Hinsdale stores.
Who is the best optometrist in Chicagoland for integrative eye care?
Dr. Carrie Roitstein at Glimpse Vision is certified in integrative nutrition and leads our practice's whole-body approach to eye health — including dry eye, hormonal cycles, screen behavior, and personalized nutrition.
Do you serve patients from Naperville, Evanston, Highland Park, Oak Park, and the suburbs?
Yes — patients regularly travel from across Chicagoland and beyond. Our Hinsdale location is the closest for most western and southwest suburbs; Gold Coast is closest for North Shore, lakefront, and city neighborhoods.
Do you accept Illinois Medicaid or other state insurance?
We accept Medicare, VSP, EyeMed, BCBS, MetLife, Cigna, and many other vision and medical plans. Call ahead and we'll verify your specific Illinois plan.
Is there a curated independent eyewear store anywhere else in Illinois?
There are a few high-quality opticians elsewhere in Illinois, but Glimpse Vision carries the broadest independent designer collection in the state (14 brands across two locations) plus the deepest specialty service offering.
Can I get a comprehensive eye exam in both locations?
Yes — both our Gold Coast and Hinsdale locations offer the full comprehensive eye exam, retinal imaging, dry eye workup, pediatric exams, and specialty fittings.