Asterix Eyewear

03/27/2026

Portland—we need your help 👀
“Best of Portland” nominations are open, and we’d love to earn a spot on the ballot for Best Eyewear Shop.
If you’ve had a great experience with us, this is the moment 🙌

👉 Click the link (in our bio)
👉 Type in Asterix Eyewear under “Best Eyewear Shop”
👉 Submit your nomination
https://bop.wweek.com/goods-and-services/best-eyewear-shop

Takes less than a minute and means a lot to our small business. Appreciate you 💙

12/09/2025

How Lens Shape and Size Affect Your Peripheral Vision:
Finding the right glasses is more than just about looks. It’s also about making sure you get the right lens shape and size. If you don’t, your new glasses could negatively affect your vision.

Here are some things to keep in mind when considering what is right for you...

How Lens Shape and Size Affect Your Peripheral Vision - Finding the right glasses is more than just about looks. It’s also about making sure you get the right lens shape and size. If you don’t, your new glasses

11/27/2025

So thankful for our wonderful patients! Wishing you all a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving....

11/24/2025

The best glasses for round face shapes:
A round face shape pairs well with many different styles of glasses, but choosing frames that are angular can really help to add definition and length. Being able to identify and better understand your face shape is a helpful skill when it comes to perfecting your personal look.
If you have a round shape face and are wondering which glasses are best suited to you, read on.

A round face shape pairs well with many different styles of glasses, but choosing frames that are angular can really help to add definition and length.

11/17/2025

"Home of the free because of the brave!"
With great respect, pride and gratitude, we give a heartfelt thank you to our Veterans. Happy Veterans Day!

11/10/2025

Your Child’s First Pair of Glasses: How to Teach Your Child Eye Wear Care...
Some children need eyeglasses from a very early age. If you’ve just purchased your child eyeglasses then now is the time to help your child learn to eye wear care. Instilling your child with good habits now will help you avoid problems like lost and broken glasses in the future.
We’ve got lots of experience helping parents and children adjust to wearing glasses. We can help!

Here are some suggestions that can help you teach your child to care for their new specs.

Your Child's First Pair of Glasses: How to Teach Your Child Eye Wear Care - Some children need eyeglasses from a very early age. If you've just purchased your child eyeglasses in Portland, OR, then now is the time to help your

10/31/2025

Wishing you all a sweet and spooky Halloween!

10/15/2025

Driving Safety and Sunglasses:
An important part of driving safety is wearing quality sunglasses in Portland, OR in relevant weather conditions. Prescription sunglasses make it easy to switch from regular eyeglasses when sunny conditions inhibit clear vision. The right eyewear in the form of sunglasses can make a noticeable difference in how well you perceive hazards behind the wheel. Not just any sunglasses will do, either. They should meet certain criteria, as explained here...

Driving Safety and Sunglasses - An important part of driving safety is wearing quality sunglasses in Portland, OR in relevant weather conditions. Prescription sunglasses make it easy to

10/10/2025

Beware of Spooky Costume Contacts!
Over-the-Counter costume contacts can contain chemicals harmful to eyes which can cause serious complications like irritation, infections and even blindness. If you want decorative contact lenses, get a prescription or steer clear of them altogether.

If you’re thinking of getting decorative contact lenses online, think twice - Learn more here.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology issues warning to costume shoppers about over-the-counter costume contact lenses after a new study found that several varieties tested positive for chlorine and o

10/01/2025

ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW...
"It’s great to have my glasses fitting again after Asterix Eyewear fixed them so beautifully!" – Camillle H.

09/22/2025

FAQ: What type of customization can you perform?
We can add pad arms to plastic frames, lengthen and shorten temples, turn standard temples into cable temples. We also have replacement temples and parts for drill mount eyeglasses such as Silhouette eyewear.

09/19/2025

Visual Acuity Test 101:
A visual acuity test shows how well you can see a word or symbol from a certain distance.
Learn what to expect and what the results mean.

A visual acuity test shows how well you can see a word or symbol from a certain distance. Learn what to expect and what the results mean.