All of us at Annapolis Opticians are super excited to host a trunk show in August with Barton Perreira, and the sister collection, a new minimalist metal line by Barton Perriera called Allied Metal Works. Barton Perreira is a favorite among our customers and celebrities alike, and it's easy to see why: there's something for everyone in the extensive collection of simultaneously classic, modern, and stylish frames. Regardless if your sense of style is more traditional, more glamorous, or more industrial, you'll find something that suits you perfectly. Besides having killer style, the frames ar ..read more

We get a lot of questions about vision insurance at Annapolis Opticians! Let’s take a moment to address some frequently asked questions about insurance. 1. Do you take my insurance? More likely than not, we are considered an out-of-network provider by your insurance. We are an in-network provider for a few plans (for instance, some Anne Arundel County Public School employees). In most cases we will need to submit a claim to your insurance for them to reimburse you directly, although some plans, like VSP for instance, won't allow us to submit paperwork on your behalf. For those plans, you will ..read more

At Annapolis Opticians, we are passionate about glasses made by hand. You probably already know that we make each pair of glasses in house, but we also hand-picked every single frame in the store, and we love finding independent brands who make each frame by hand, too! We were super excited to bring in a few dozen frames from Andy Wolf in April of 2016, and more than a year later, we are still madly in love with this collection. Each frame is handmade in Hartberg, Austria, with the exception of their new metal frames and rimless frames which are handmade in Jura, France. Andy Wolf combines a ..read more

Last weekend, we visited New York for International Vision Expo East! We drank champagne with our friends from Lafont, gin and tonics with black pepper (we're told it's the Austrian way) with the crew from Andy Wolf, stuffed our faces, enjoyed the beautiful weather in Chelsea strolling along the High Line, checked out photos of us on display in an exhibit about independent optical shops, and selected several dozen new frames for the store. Over the coming weeks, we'll be adding new frames from Lafont, Andy Wolf, Kala, OWP, and RVS Eyewear to the shop. We hope you'll stop by to try them on! Du ..read more

We get it. Protective eye gear doesn’t look the “coolest.” You know what else doesn't look cool? Missing a goal because you couldn't see the ball! Around 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur every year, many of which cause permanent damage or blindness. With spring sports ramping up, it's important to remember that regular eyeglasses don't keep your eyes adequately safe and protected during contact sports. There are several products, such as goggles and eye guards specifically designed for popular school sports. While adults should also join the goggle gang, children, in particular, shoul ..read more

It's safe to say winter is here. Annapolis has seen its first snow of the season and somehow we've all survived this past week's arctic blast. In addition to staying warm and cozy, we want to offer three quick tips to help you keep your eyes in tip-top shape during the cold weather months! 1) Keep your eyes moist The cold literally sucks the life out of you. When temperatures drop and we crank up the heat, our bodies becomes more dehydrated — often noticeable with our skin and eyes. Humidifiers can keep your home, work space and other indoor areas less dry and your eyes much happier, as well ..read more

Our first ever blog and just in time for some exciting news! Annapolis Opticians is proud to announce that we are one of fifty select stores in the world to carry Maui Jim's exclusive new line of ophthalmic frames. If you love Maui Jim sunglasses, you must come take a look at this brand new line of clear glasses. They’re simply stunning! At Annapolis Opticians, we only support quality, thoughtfully-crafted eyewear. Based in Peoria, Illinois, Maui Jim was selected as the Best Sunglass Company in Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine’s EyeVote Reader Choice Awards in both 2015 and 2016. Last year Ma ..read more

All of us at Annapolis Opticians are super excited to host a trunk show in August with Barton Perreira, and the sister collection, a new minimalist metal line by Barton Perriera called Allied Metal Works. Barton Perreira is a favorite among our customers and celebrities alike, and it's easy to see why: there's something for everyone in the extensive collection of simultaneously classic, modern, and stylish frames. Regardless if your sense of style is more traditional, more glamorous, or more industrial, you'll find something that suits you perfectly. Besides having killer style, the frames ar ..read more

We get a lot of questions about vision insurance at Annapolis Opticians! Let’s take a moment to address some frequently asked questions about insurance. 1. Do you take my insurance? More likely than not, we are considered an out-of-network provider by your insurance. We are an in-network provider for a few plans (for instance, some Anne Arundel County Public School employees). In most cases we will need to submit a claim to your insurance for them to reimburse you directly, although some plans, like VSP for instance, won't allow us to submit paperwork on your behalf. For those plans, you will ..read more

At Annapolis Opticians, we are passionate about glasses made by hand. You probably already know that we make each pair of glasses in house, but we also hand-picked every single frame in the store, and we love finding independent brands who make each frame by hand, too! We were super excited to bring in a few dozen frames from Andy Wolf in April of 2016, and more than a year later, we are still madly in love with this collection. Each frame is handmade in Hartberg, Austria, with the exception of their new metal frames and rimless frames which are handmade in Jura, France. Andy Wolf combines a ..read more