Optical Shop
The UK Optical Shop is still accepting contact lens orders online and over the phone. All orders will be shipped direct to the customer as a complimentary service.
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The UK Optical Shop carries a wide selection of the latest styles with affordable and designer frames that will help you look and feel your best. Our knowledgeable team at UK Advanced Eye Care is here to help you find the eyewear that is right for you, whether it’s eyeglasses, sunglasses or contact lenses, our experts have all your optical needs covered. Come visit UK Optical Shop’s convenient locations at Shriners, Turfland and Manchester to see how easy it is to find your perfect frames.
The UK Optical Shop is a nonprofit. All funds that are generated by the retail optical shops go directly towards the optometry residency program. Our providers are committed to supporting our Kentucky community through outreach programs in rural locations statewide. Our goal is to ensure all Kentuckians have access to high-quality eye care. We have the privilege of supplying communities in need with glasses through funding from our outreach program, UK Global Ophthalmology. To learn more or donate, click here.
Lens materials
- Plastic: Plastic is one of the most common lens materials due to its durability and lightweight material.
- Polycarbonate: These lenses are shatter-proof, making them ideal for children and active adults. Polycarbonate lenses are ideal for strong prescriptions due to their thin profile.
- High Index: High index lenses are powerful lenses ideal for strong prescriptions. They are designed to be thinner and lighter than regular lenses.
- Trivex Material: These lenses provide UV protection and high-impact resistance, making them ideal for children and active adults. Trivex lenses provide excellent visual clarity and lightweight comfort.
Lens design
We offer single vision, bi-focal, tri-focal, Vairlux progressive lenses, occupational multifocal lenses, prism lenses (including Fresnell prism), and computer lenses.
Lens treatments
We offer solid tints, gradient tints, transition lenses, polarized lenses, mirror coat lenses, Crizal no-glare lenses, blue light lenses, and UV coating.
Brands we carry
| Vera Bradley | Coach | Dolce & Gabbana | Versace |
| Burberry | L.A.M.B. | Titanflex | Rayban |
| Elle | Dilli Dalli | Izod | Fysh |
| Ted Baker | Tura | Superflex | Life is Good |
| GX |
The brands we carry are subject to change.
Discount packages
UK employee and retiree discount package
- Eyeglasses: Up to 30 percent off.
- 20 percent discount (including frames and upgrades).
- 10 percent additional discount available to UK employees with a valid prescription written by a UK HealthCare provider.
- Contacts: 10 percent off retail cost plus free shipping.
UK student discount package
- For single vision, flat top 28 bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses.
- All packages include polycarbonate material and an anti-reflective coating.
- We also offer a customized frame eyewear package.
- 25 percent off retail cost of frame plus lens pricing.
- Contacts: 10 percent off retail cost plus free shipping.
Discounts are not eligible for purchases filed through insurance. Discounts are subject to change at the discretion of the optical shop leadership.
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