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Rated your best optician for eyeglasses and sunglasses in Winnipeg. We are proud of our accomplishments, and to be recommended and regarded as one of the best in the business. Thank you to everyone for supporting our Winnipeg small businesses and shopping local. Academy Optical is committed to providing the latest technology in prescription eyewear, competitive prices and superior service.
Rated your best optician for eyeglasses and sunglasses in Winnipeg. We are proud of our accomplishments, and to be recommended and regarded as one of the best in the business. Thank you to everyone for supporting our Winnipeg small businesses and shopping local. Academy Optical is committed to providing the latest technology in prescription eyewear, competitive prices and superior service.
Reviews (14)
David Greaves
Oct 13, 2020
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I’ve been meaning to write this review for years. Each time I pop in I’m always welcomed by Zvi and Rhonda and no matter what I need; whether it’s a tightening, a straightening or new frames, the service always makes me feel like I’m important to them. Local businesses are special and we need to ensure we support them. Rhonda and Zvi know their stuff.
Cheryl Kreis
Jan 21, 2020
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High praises for this Optical and BRAVO for being a Local Business. I have never been so pleased with my frames and fit. And the compliments just keep coming. Rhonda, never have a met such a talent at picking out suitable frames, and your knowledge of the industry regarding quality lenses. I have been wearing glasses my whole life. Academy Optical, was recommended by a couple of people after moving back from Ottawa and needed a new pair of glasses. An absolute Gem of a small business that has been around for so many years. I highly recommend Academy Optical to anyone that asks.
Jim Jorgenson
Dec 09, 2019
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Arthur McLeod
Dec 07, 2019
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I've been shopping at Academy for 15+ years. I am not a person who knows what I am looking for; I trust those who know style to guide me. Rhonda has always set me up with frames that are current and as… trendy as I am willing to be. I don't worry about fit or what suits me because I know she won't let me leave with anything unsuitable. She knows her collection intimately, and can quickly find what works.
If you are someone blessed with fashion sense you will find high quality, current styles to choose from, fitted to you by the owner.
If you are someone blessed with fashion sense you will find high quality, current styles to choose from, fitted to you by the owner.
D. H.
Sep 24, 2019
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4 months after purchase the frames broke (I work a desk job, no heavy use. Previous frames had lasted 10 years). They said they would replace the arm, NEVER mentioned me paying for the replacement. Then 10 seconds after she put the new arm on she tells me it's my fault they broke and that I have to pay $120 for the arms. When I said that's a crazy way to treat customers, offer to replace, order them THEN tell me I'm paying for them... she backpedals and says they'll try to get it under warranty or will cover it themselves. Why wasn't warranty the first choice?!? She'd previously told me I could
Holly King
Jul 25, 2019
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So if I have a choice I love to support local businesses...so I went to Academy Optical today after my chiro appointment next door. I first wanted to see if they would adjust my daughters glasses for her and then we were going to look and see if we could find her a new pair! So I walked in and asked the gentleman at the counter if they charged to… adjust morgans glasses...well before he could answer the lady there who was currently with a customer answered for him saying that they dont touch glasses that were not bought from them and that I would have to take them where they were bought
Saul Jacobson
Jan 23, 2019
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Matt P.
Oct 25, 2018
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This place was recommended to me and I am very happy I took that recommendation and went there. The lady there (didn't catch her name) was extremely helpful in finding me nice frames that fit my weird face and my insurance budget. Came away with two great pairs that I feel are much higher quality than my previous, more expensive pair that I was replacing. Thank you very much!
Erin Taylor-Goble
Sep 08, 2018
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I had been looking for new glasses for some time when I decided to check out Academy Optical. Rhonda was very helpful and they had a unique stock of frames and I could actually find glasses that fit my thin face! Although they are the most expensive glasses I have owned to date, when I consider the time I wear them (all day wearer, replacing my glasses about every 4-5 years) the overall cost per day was less than 50 cents. I look forward to going back again when I need my next pair! Thanks!
Brian Saiko
Aug 15, 2018
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David Newsham D. C.
Feb 01, 2018
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Toni Skoglund
Jan 14, 2017
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This review is for my first impression as a new eyeglass wearer.
I Googled local eyeglass shops in Winnipeg and missed this independent retailer based on their poor showing on the search results page.
But, while I was on Academy for some other business I noticed their nondescript road sign and thought "why not" and stopped in. Glad I did.
The owner helped me with just the right amount of service at the right times. When I first came in she asked if I wanted help and then pointed me to their selection of glasses and let me browse. She checked in once or twice but respected that I just wanted
I Googled local eyeglass shops in Winnipeg and missed this independent retailer based on their poor showing on the search results page.
But, while I was on Academy for some other business I noticed their nondescript road sign and thought "why not" and stopped in. Glad I did.
The owner helped me with just the right amount of service at the right times. When I first came in she asked if I wanted help and then pointed me to their selection of glasses and let me browse. She checked in once or twice but respected that I just wanted
Alisha Ellyn
Feb 26, 2015
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I would very highly recommend this little shop to anyone hunting for the perfect pair of new glasses! I was super impressed with their huge selection of amazing glasses considering the size of the shop compared to many mainstream businesses! All too often I go into those big name stores and cannot find a single pair of glasses that I actually like… and feel comfortable in... It was the complete opposite here-- I found SO many pairs that I just fell in love with!! All of the glasses are so unique and very 'in' or 'with the times' and sophisticated/classy/fun... You won't find these frames
Mary Houston
Jul 12, 2014
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Friendly Staff. Very pricy, will nonchalantly include expensive extras. Forgot to take the pupil distance measurement so I had to go back. And, to top it off, refused to cancel my order when I called back the next morning stating that a veterinary emergency had occurred the evening after I ordered the glasses and that I would have a hard time affording the vet bills.
Not to be confused the optometrist office above the store, I've been a patient for years and have no complaints.
Not to be confused the optometrist office above the store, I've been a patient for years and have no complaints.