Read on, because I have a surprise for you guys at the end of the post! :)
Grand & Straits Optical
I'm very sure this neighborhood Optical will ring a bell! Established in 1984, Grand & Straits Optical had been one of the early trailblazers of the optical trade. Known for their quality-services and honest prices, they managed to expand adequately over the years. They focus very much on customer service, which had helped us maintain a ‘Family-like’ relationship with our customers where their regular customers often return with their families and friends to support. Not only that, they are conveniently situated at 7 main heartland areas!
So, I was invited to head down to Toa Payoh to select my glasses, before I went to the Clementi outlet to get my contact lens done. They had a huge array of frames to choose from, I think I took 2 hours to finally pick my favorite!
The Sales person, Karen patiently took me through my selecting process and explained to me that Grand Straits Optical carry a good range of frames suited for our needs and budgets. The higher-end brands on one sides and the more affordable brands on the other, so this helps in my selecting process too!
I actually love this Prada one, I know, too loud (LOL).
And I tried this pair from the affordable range and I was considering this as well!
There are more on display outside the store, and I think that was how I found the love-at-first-sight!
If you are looking for sunglasses, they have a huge range too!
After I narrowed my choice to the last 2 pairs, Karen sat me down again and I went into the details of the material used and whether it will fit me well. I have an uneven nose bridge so I always had a problem looking for a perfect frame.
Frames picked, degree check is the last process!
So this was my pick! How do you like it on me? :P
I was rushing off that day, after spending 2.5 hours at Toa Payoh so I decided I should pay a separate visit for my contact lens check. Headed down to the Clementi outlet to collect my glasses within a week. You can actually have your spectacle prescribed and collected in about an hour if you are in a hurry and the frames are in stock! Simply ask for the Fast collection service!
For my contact lens check, I had to go through 3 main checks:
1. Assessment of anterior eye health - To check if contact lens is suitable for me
2. Keratometry - To check the base curve (size of my eyeballs) of my eyes
3. Slit lamp examination - To check is there is adequate lens movement
As they already had my degree checked at Toa Payoh, the optometrist did the 3 checks for me and went through with me the dos and don'ts, aftercare and the insertion/removal of contact lens. It really helped to refresh my memory after wearing contact lens for more than a decade! She was professional, well-trained, friendly and made me feel comfortable sharing my concerns. Afterwhich, I collected my lens and left a happy customer! :)
So here is the good news!
I will be giving away a $50 voucher to the first 10 readers to answer this question:
Question: Name the 5 of the outlets of Grand & Straits Optical.
Simply email me with your answer and I will pick the first 10 emails I receive. Have fun! Do follow them on Instagram and Like the Facebook page as they have monthly giveaways and promotions and you might learn some eye care tips too!
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Thank you so much for having me Grand (& Straits) Optical! :D
