Independent Optical

Independent Optical We are proud to bring the highest quality in eyecare and independent craft eyewear to the Charleston

Sleek, stylish and sturdy. How's that for alliteration. If you have managed to break every pair of glasses you've ever o...
03/28/2023

Sleek, stylish and sturdy. How's that for alliteration. If you have managed to break every pair of glasses you've ever owned, maybe you should consider some frames from . The screw-less hinge design and flexible titanium material makes these frames lightweight, comfortable and virtually indestructible.

Welcome to another "Celebrity Eye Disease" with Dr. Jake!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Claude Monet, the French Impressionist painter,...
03/24/2023

Welcome to another "Celebrity Eye Disease" with Dr. Jake!​​​​​​​​
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Claude Monet, the French Impressionist painter, developed cataracts in both of his eyes later in life, which significantly impacted his artwork. The term ‘cataracts’ describes the progressive yellowing and clouding of the lens inside your eye due to aging. This condition made it difficult for Monet to distinguish colors accurately. As a result, Monet began to paint with a limited palette, opting for brighter and more vibrant colors, especially hues of yellow and orange. You can see the shift in hue and sharpness between the painting on the left which he painted when he was younger and the same landscape but painted later in life after developing cataracts. I find this to be a fantastic insight into the subjective visual experience that he was having, translated into a medium that everyone can experience. Your vision is so much more than lines of black letters on a white chart. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is taking the time to understand how you, as a patient, experience the world through your eyes and work with you to find ways to make your eyes work better, not just on the eyechart but in your daily life.

Ode to the 5-Barrel Hinge:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Oh, five-barrel hinge, how strong you stand, ​​​​​​​​Supporting glasses with a...
03/21/2023

Ode to the 5-Barrel Hinge:​​​​​​​​
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Oh, five-barrel hinge, how strong you stand, ​​​​​​​​
Supporting glasses with a steady hand. ​​​​​​​​
A marvel of engineering, you're a thing to behold,​​​​​​​​
A sturdy hinge that never grows old.​​​​​​​​
You hold our glasses with such great care,​​​​​​​​
Protecting them from wear and tear. ​​​​​​​​
Through long days and endless nights, ​​​​​​​​
Unwavering - without a spring in sight.​​​​​​​​
Oh, five-barrel hinge, your design is sublime, ​​​​​​​​
You've passed the test, time after time. ​​​​​​​​
Your strength is unmatched, your durability great, ​​​​​​​​
You hold our glasses with such steadfast faith.​​​​​​​​
You are a testament to the power of innovation,​​​​​​​​
A symbol of excellence, of dedication. ​​​​​​​​
Oh, five-barrel hinge, we sing your praise,​​​​​​​​
For all the glasses you've helped to raise.​​​​​​​​
So here's to you, five-barrel hinge, ​​​​​​​​
We raise our glasses, let them clink and binge. ​​​​​​​​
For you are the foundation of our sight, ​​​​​​​​
Our glasses wouldn't be the same without your might.

03/17/2023

Everyone knows the best selection of high quality eyewear in town is located at independent optical. But just to be sure, let me google it for you!​​​​​​​​
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HAH. I am so corny. Come get an eye exam so I am too busy to make these videos. byeeeeee.

We love hearing all the great things our customers have to say about us! And we love putting smiles on their faces. Even...
03/14/2023

We love hearing all the great things our customers have to say about us! And we love putting smiles on their faces. Even if your comprehensive eye exam is only once each year, why would you wanted to be treated like a commodity on an assembly line? Come to Independent Optical and have FUN while maintaining your best eye health and perfect 20/20 vision!

Acetate glasses with nosepads are my favorite! You get that classic, studious, tortoise acetate look but with the comfor...
03/10/2023

Acetate glasses with nosepads are my favorite! You get that classic, studious, tortoise acetate look but with the comfort and versatility of a nosepad. These are particularly helpful for people with very thin or very flat noses who have a hard time finding a plastic frame that will fit properly and comfortably. A lot of thought goes into finding the perfect pair of glasses. Stop by independent optical and let us help!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one book and one pair of glasses, which book would you brin...
03/03/2023

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one book and one pair of glasses, which book would you bring with these glasses?

Congrats to baby Isabella on her very first eye infection! They grow up so fast. If your adorable little germ factory ge...
02/28/2023

Congrats to baby Isabella on her very first eye infection! They grow up so fast. If your adorable little germ factory gets goopy eyes from touching everything all the time like mine does, bring them in and I can fix it!

A long time ago a kindergarten teacher came in and bought a pair of these canary yellow  glasses. I can't remember your ...
02/24/2023

A long time ago a kindergarten teacher came in and bought a pair of these canary yellow glasses. I can't remember your name, but if you see this post, come in and tell me what the kids thought of your super cool and career appropriate glasses... also you're probably due for an eye exam. ​​​​​​​​
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We got a couple of craft-eyewear pro's here with their adorable little munchkins. These two were so fun to fit and we're...
02/21/2023

We got a couple of craft-eyewear pro's here with their adorable little munchkins. These two were so fun to fit and we're so enthusiastic about letting us find them the perfect pair. After I do eye exams, I like to have an active role in frame selection. In addition to determining the lens prescription to give you the best vision, the frame you choose can affect more than just your look. Some shapes and sizes are better for certain prescriptions. It is always about finding a balance between the optical considerations, the look, and the feel. We believe that we have the best and most carefully curated selection of high quality, workshop-made, small batch eyewear. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​

Ugly Glasses NOT sold here! Call today to schedule your annual eye exam at independent optical and get the highest quali...
02/10/2023

Ugly Glasses NOT sold here! Call today to schedule your annual eye exam at independent optical and get the highest quality of eyecare, coupled with the worst selection of UGLY glasses in town!​​​​​​​​
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PS: Happy 1st birthday to the most wonderful daughter in the whole world!​​​​​​​​
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.dc has been a staple at independent optical since we opened. They're not afraid to experiment with shape and color. The...
02/07/2023

.dc has been a staple at independent optical since we opened. They're not afraid to experiment with shape and color. They are Avant Garde while also being stylish and sophisticated. ​​​​​​​​
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Address

1710 Shoremeade Road Suite 420
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+18439361616

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