Eye Mechanix is Now Big City Optical!

Welcome to Big City Optical – Where Fashion and Eye Care Meet

Eye Mechanix is now Big City Optical! We can’t wait to welcome you! Book an exam at Big City Optical at the La Grange location or the Lincoln Park location on Clark & Fullerton today!

Our welcome gift to you:

Eye Mechanix patients enjoy 40% off prescription or Plano sunglasses at any Big City Optical location now through July 31st! Just say “Eye Mechanix” when you come in!

*Offer valid for Eye Mechanix patients only through July 31st. Includes 40% off complete pairs (frame and lenses) only for prescription or off-the-shelf plano sunglasses. Cash pay only; cannot be combined with insurance or other promotions.

We are excited to announce that Eye Mechanix locations are officially becoming Big City Optical stores! This transition brings a brand new, elevated care experience directly to you.

Big City Optical is proud to deliver the highest standard of local eye care. Your vision health is now backed by state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, an expanded curated selection of over 700 fashion-forward frames, and a seamlessly streamlined patient experience built entirely around your busy lifestyle.

Get ready for an exceptional eye care experience—welcome to Big City Optical!

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Eye Mechanix – Chicago (Lincoln Park)

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More Locations. More Convenience.

21 Locations Across Chicagoland—And Growing!

By becoming Big City Optical, Eye Mechanix patients now have instant access to a much larger, premier network of neighborhood practices across the greater Chicago area. Whether you’re near home, work, or out running errands, exceptional eye care is never far away.
Discover our network and find the practice most convenient for you.

Welcome to the Big City Optical Family

At Big City Optical, we’ve built our reputation in Chicago as a reliable, modern, and patient-first center for eye care.

Big City Optical isn’t just another chain—we’re a privately owned, family-led practice founded right here in Chicago. What started as a single neighborhood location in 2017 has grown into a network of 24 locations across the city and beyond, built one community at a time by a husband-and-wife team of Chicago locals who continue to personally grow the company.

We’re proud to be local. Every Big City Optical location reflects the same values we’ve held from day one: personal care, exceptional service, and eye health that fits your life. Our expert staff forms the backbone of our business, and we’re proud to know our patients’ eyes inside and out. As a trusted local name, we never compromise our patients’ comfort for profits, with each of our numerous locations offering a welcoming environment that’s as unique as our city.

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Our Services: Elevating Your Eye Care

No matter what your eyes need, Big City Optical provides precision eye care using industry-leading technology to ensure your vision health is always protected.

Eye Exams

Our thorough eye exams employ advanced diagnostic methods that are customized based on your age, lifestyle, and medical history.

Eye Disease Management

The game-changing technology we employ allows us to catch diseases early and implement effective, customized treatment plans to keep your vision healthy for a lifetime.

Specialty Lenses

No matter what your eyes need, we’ll find a pair of comfortable lenses that can fit you. This includes clients with hard-to-fit eyes or who are suffering from certain conditions, like dry eye.

Surgery Co-Management

We’ll make sure you know what to expect and that your surgeon has everything they need for a seamless procedure.
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Where Fashion and Eye Care Meet!

Your glasses should protect your vision and project your personal style. Big City Optical’s incredible selection of frames includes more than 700 designer and independent choices, meaning our clients have every style, shape, and color available to them.

Our eye doctors and opticians have personally selected each frame to ensure that the designs and builds are unique, up with today’s trends, and meet our strict high standards for quality materials.

Ready for the Big City Optical Experience?