Review of Kadett Rolf Spectacles is Handcrafted in Austria by a team of architects and engineers. Their factory, which we hope to visit one day, is at the base of the Tyrolean mountains. The Kadett is a lightweight sophisticated frame … Read More
The history of Insight Eye Care, formerly Cressman-Fostter Optometric Practice in Uptown Waterloo
Nicole Wagler interviews eyewear designer Blake Kuwahara at a flea market in Paris, France
Shantz Family Farm What does one do on a crisp afternoon in October? Pickin’ punkins, obviously. We took a short drive out to Shantz Family Farms and, despite the weather turning from crisp to bone-chilling, it was crowded! Amid the … Read More
Petit Canada Bruno Chaussignand invited us to take a tour of his acetate factory in Oyonnax, France, a little region in the mountains outside of Lyon that is actually called Petit Canada. Interesting fact: the very first Barbie Doll … Read More
Paris Trade Show By: Neil Moser We like to attend various international trade shows, like Silmo, to keep our independent eyewear brands fresh, thus keeping you fresh in return. Like Outkast says, “Ain’t nobody dope as me, I’m dressed … Read More
Whenever we have the opportunity to spend time with the Bruno Team, consisting of Bruno, Marina, Hélène, Amélie and Rémy, something unusual always happens. We arrived early to our reservation at Le Derrière and slipped in the back door. Don’t … Read More
Insight Eye Care was featured in the October issue of “Eyecare Business”. You can read the full article here. We are a “Canadian optical boutique Insight Eye Care employs a unique strategy of keepin’ it local by thinking globally.” Dr. … Read More
Vote for Insight Eye Care in the 2018 Kitchener Waterloo Reader’s Choice Awards!
This fall we are showcasing a few of our favourite refined independent eyewear collections and introducing one artistic collection that has never yet been inside the walls of Insight Eye Care!