Vision First Optometrists

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly gentleman entered Vision First Optometrists and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you have any special glasses for people who see too much?’ The receptionist smiled and replied, 'We have something called polarized lenses that might help with glare.' The old man thought for a moment, then said, 'No, I mean glasses that block out some of the things I don't want to see—like my neighbors' arguments or traffic jams on the way home.' Everyone in the waiting room burst into laughter, including the optometrist, who later remembered that kind gentleman with a smile.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Vision First Optometrists and noticed something peculiar. The normally quiet street was filled with a soft humming sound, like distant music from another world. Curious, he approached the door and heard whispers in a language he didn’t understand. Peering inside, he saw an old man behind the counter, adjusting glasses with a smile on his face. ‘Ah,’ said the man, noticing him for the first time. ‘Another regular?’ The delivery driver blinked, realizing it was just an open-all-hours optician’s—he’d stumbled upon their late-night inventory check. ‘Guess I’ll be seeing you again soon!’ chuckled the old man, waving goodbye.

3. At dawn, a jogger passing Vision First Optometrists noticed something peculiar: every morning, just before opening, the staff arranged their spectacle frames in intricate patterns on the sidewalk. Curious, she decided to document it with her phone. Soon enough, a delivery driver asked if he could borrow her camera—apparently, his route passed by the same spot every day, and he’d never seen such precision before. Word spread among neighbors until one morning, an elderly gentleman stopped by, smiling broadly. ‘I used to do that myself,’ he said, pointing at the meticulous designs. ‘Back when I was young, I made sure my shop always looked inviting.’ And so, the daily ritual continued, each person adding their own touch, turning Vision First into more than just an optician—it became a neighborhood tradition.

4. A little girl walked into Vision First Optometrists with her mother. As she approached the display of frames, she suddenly stopped and pointed excitedly. ‘Mommy,’ she whispered, ‘look! The glasses are winking at me!’ The mother smiled, bending down to whisper back, ‘Honey, those aren’t really winking—maybe they just look that way because of the light.’ A delivery driver overhearing them laughed softly and said, ‘Or maybe they’re trying to tell you something special!’ Everyone chuckled, and soon enough, both left happy with new glasses—and a story to remember.