Since opening her Eyeglasses & Sports Eyewear store in Toronto in 1996, Karen Tarshis, the owner of Sport Specs & Opticals has built a reputation for providing excellent customer service while carrying a wide range of high quality products at reasonable prices. As a specialist in prescription and protection sports eyewear, Karen can fulfill all of your eyewear requirements.
Whether it be for fashion or function, she ensures that Sport Specs & Opticals has an extensive selection to choose from. Karen always considers fit, form, fashion and function when she and her associates work with you to select the appropriate eyewear.
Whether it be for fashion or function, she ensures that Sport Specs & Opticals has an extensive selection to choose from. Karen always considers fit, form, fashion and function when she and her associates work with you to select the appropriate eyewear.
Services
Sport Specs & Opticals remains open to the public as vision care is considered an essential service by the Government of Ontario. We continue to adhere to guidance set forth by the Ontario Ministry of Health and the College of Opticians of Ontario. Opticianry services are available on a walk-in basis (appointments will no longer be required).
Thealoz Duo is the first eye drop to combine the synergistic action of Sodium Hyaluronate and Trehalose for the relief of moderate to severe dry eyes. This advanced eye drop is formulated to go beyond hydration to support the health of the ocular surface, stabilize the tear film, help reduce inflammation and decrease ocular surface damage.
Designed specifically for cleaning eyeglasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses, Peeps uses our unique invisible carbon cleaning compound to safely and easily clean your glasses from oily fingerprint smudges to dust and facial oils. The safest and most tested lens cleaning technology in the world. In fact, our technology is literally out of this world being the only cleaners on the Space Station used for lens cleaning by NASA.
Sport Specs & Opticals offers a friendly one-stop-shop experience beginning with a complete and comprehensive eye exam on site with an optometrist. Our optometrists will provide you with professional and honest advice about your eye health and prescription. Dr. Steven Gold graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in 1980.
Reviews (13)
Laura Simone
Dec 03, 2021
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A place I would recommend hands down for their selection, price and service. Karen, makes the process of getting new glasses such an enjoyable experience. She is personable, passionate, helpful and honest. Unlike some of the other larger eyeglass companies, this store will not disappoint you. I've worn glasses my entire life and have never had such great service until now. Will defianlty return and would defiantly recommend.
K. Wilson
Aug 25, 2021
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For anyone with Dry Eye and Allergies, you HAVE to shop here. Karen is amazing, going the extra mile to help me. I am a recreational cyclist (bike packing, regional trail riding, work commuter). I've always had problems with dry-eye but it has gotten worse as I age (I'm 50+). Cycling this summer was especially bad with the hot / dry air, compounded with dust & pollen allergies, I was miserable! After a 1-2 hour bike ride my eyes would water, itch and burn for days. I tried so many different cycling glasses, prescription allergy eye drops + various moisturizing eye drops with little to no relief
E. Holmes
Jul 15, 2021
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All around excellent! First I was looking for prescription sports goggles somewhere that had more than one or two to pick from. They had lots - and I met Karen - so personable and helpful! She did such a great job on them that since then Karen has helped me with readers, progressives & driving glasses with sunglass clips. She is so patient and works with me to get things just right every time. And she has assembled a great team. I recently switched to Dr. Libenson for my eye check ups - and the one who fitted my glasses also did a great job. If you ever feel like great customer service is a lost
Nancy Mindel-Gorrin
Jun 13, 2021
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Mifody Georgic
May 16, 2021
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Sarah Nicholson
Feb 24, 2021
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Dan Saarony
Nov 18, 2020
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Hugo Lichtenstein
Sep 22, 2020
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If there is one item I am very particular about it's my glasses. From the style frame to the fit, one might call me obsessive.
After a going to a very reuputable chain for my last purchase and having a less than desirable experience, a friend introduced me to Karen from Sport Specs & Opticals.
I found exactly what I wanted in less than 20 minutes and paid less than half of what the other stores were charging for the same frame.
While I hardly ever post reviews, I wish I could rate this store with 10 stars. I'm looking forward to my next purchase!
After a going to a very reuputable chain for my last purchase and having a less than desirable experience, a friend introduced me to Karen from Sport Specs & Opticals.
I found exactly what I wanted in less than 20 minutes and paid less than half of what the other stores were charging for the same frame.
While I hardly ever post reviews, I wish I could rate this store with 10 stars. I'm looking forward to my next purchase!
J. Larose
Jul 14, 2020
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I have been buying my 'Specs' at Sport Specs for 10 years now. I don't go anywhere else because Karen is so knowledgeable, reliable, honest and fun and has a unique way of matching up your face with a great pair of glasses. I have never bought a pair of glasses that I haven't loved because she has the most interesting and diverse frames...I can't help buying at least 3 fantastic pair.!! Thank you Karen..
Edie Weisbrod
Dec 20, 2019
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Janice Ross
Apr 14, 2019
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Marilyn J. Hew
Feb 04, 2019
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Love Karen Tarshis!!!!!!! I’ve recommended her to many friends. I’ve been getting glasses here for about 20 years. Always a great selection of contemporary styles. Karen is very honest about the choices for you - which I really appreciate. After all , we need to look good !!! Lol !!!! Thanks Karen , for everything!!!❤️
Daniel Minden
Jun 16, 2018
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