FAQs

  • You should come to Brighter Optical because we provide the most straightforward experience to getting the glasses you want in Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, and other neighboring areas. Our customer service is well known in the eyewear industry. With our wide selection, we cater to those looking for inexpensive eye wear and those looking for luxury brands such as, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Prada, and Lindberg. We also guarantee competitive prices. Our talented opticians provides same day services along with one on one consultations. Maintenance is a major part of owning glasses so we also offer lens replacements and glasses repairs as well. Serving the whole family is a major part of our business, so we reserve specialty glasses for senior citizens and young children. 

  • Yes, we welcome walk-ins during our respective business hours: Pasadena (Mon-Sat 10:30 am - 5:00 pm), San Gabriel Valley (Mon-Sun 11:00 am - 7:30 pm). You can easily book an appointment with us by calling: Pasadena (626) 817-9961, San Gabriel Valley (626) 782-7368. 

  • Yes, we carry a majority of common contact lens brands such as Acuvue, Biofinity, and Air Optix. We also have colored contact lens options available!

  • For our single vision glasses, it could take around 1-5 business days for your glasses to be ready. We also offer same-day single vision glasses for certain prescriptions. For our bifocal and progressive lenses it would take around 1-2 weeks. Prescription sunglasses will also take around 1-2 weeks. For our contact lenses, it would take about 1 week for your contact lenses to be ready. We also do rush orders for customers who request it for a small fee of $25. ​

  • yes! we have same day single-vision glasses available for certain prescriptions. for other prescriptions we can do rush-orders for a small fee of $25.

  • Yes, we repair glasses frames and also do frame adjustments and alignments. If you have an issue with your lens, we can also help replace them. 

  • yes! as an asian owned business, we understand the struggle of finding the right fit for glasses. we carry a wide range of asian fit (true-fit) glasses in a variety of prices and brands. from affordable frames to luxury designer frames, we carry asian fit options!

  • As a private practice, we are unable to accept all vision insurances, but we can help you file out-of-network reimbursement requests that would help cover some of your eyeglasses costs. 

  • we carry a wide range of designer brands such as gucci, prada, tom ford, montblanc, ysl, raybans, carin, lindberg, cartier, nike, oakley, and chopard. if you are looking for specific models, we can also help special order your desired frames.

  • yes, we can do lens replacements for your own frames!

  • Yes, we have tinted and polarized prescription lenses available with different color options! We also have prescription transition sunglass options. 

  • we offer a variety of lenses to ensure you find the perfect pair of glasses to match your lifestyle. from your standard single vision to bifocals and progressive, we also offer a variety of coating options to custom your desired pair. coatings such as anti-glare and blue-light protection are our most popular choices. for sunglasses, we also have a variety of colors and lenses to chose from.

  • Yes! We are one of the only glasses stores in Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley that have glasses frames fit for children. These cute, sturdy frames are especially made for children's safety. We also provide polycarbonate lenses that are guaranteed to be safe and comfortable for your children. 

  • yes! both our pasadena and san gabriel locations have free, accessible parking available.