Stylish, Comfortable, and Personalized Eyewear
At Ilex Eyecare, finding the perfect pair of glasses is more than just picking a frame. We offer an optical experience where style meets function, guided by our knowledgeable and passionate optical team.
Every frame we select is carefully curated to combine quality, comfort, and timeless design. Whether you’re looking for a bold new look or a classic style, we have frames that fit your personality and lifestyle.
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The Ilex “Why” Behind the “What”
Eyewear is a science as much as it is an art. To ensure every lens and frame combination meets precise optical standards, we request that appointments be scheduled.
This allows us to complete all steps in the careful process of ophthalmic dispensing, so that your glasses provide the best vision, comfort, and longevity.
Complimentary Frame Consultations
Our trained opticians and optometric assistants are here to help you find eyewear that suits your face shape, style, and daily needs. During your appointment, we’ll guide you through frame shapes, materials, and fit while explaining the lens options available for your lifestyle.
Every step of our consultation is designed to ensure your new glasses feel as good as they look.
Lenses Tailored to Your Vision
Choosing the right lenses is just as important as picking the right frame. From single-vision to multifocal designs, we help you select lenses that match your daily habits and visual needs. For children or adults managing myopia, we offer Essilor Stellest lenses, designed to slow myopia progression using advanced lenslet technology while providing comfortable, clear vision.At Ilex Eyecare, we use innovative diagnostic technology to detect and monitor eye diseases as early as possible.
Find the Perfect Glasses and Accessories
If you don’t see what you’re looking for online, our in-person frame room offers a wide selection of additional styles and lines to help you find the perfect fit. We also carry a range of essential accessories, including clip-on sunglasses, over-the-counter reading glasses, cases, cords, lens spray, and microfibre cloths to make everyday wear easy and convenient.
With our worry-free shopping experience, all premium scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coatings come with a two-year unconditional warranty. You also get a one-time lens replacement within 2 years, no questions asked, giving you complete confidence in your new eyewear.
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Our Eyewear Brands
Alfred Sung
Clean, classic, Canadian. Alfred Sung means top quality eyewear, with thoughtful and emotional design while remaining practical and authentic. Thirty-five years of aesthetic mastery has brought Alfred Sung eyewear to the pinnacle of style, with frames handcrafted in Italy and Japan. Available only at select optometrist offices that are individually selected by Alfred Sung to carry their frames.
Avulux
Discover Avulux lenses, designed to help manage migraines and light sensitivity. Using patented multi-band precision light filtering, these lenses limit specific wavelengths of light associated with triggering migraines. Enjoy comfortable, clear vision with the help of Avulux lenses.
BOSS
BOSS combines clean lines, modern shapes, and imaginative detail to create original eyewear fashion. Fresh convention meets classic style architecture in our eyeglass and sunglass collections.
Burberry
Expertly crafted, the collection from Burberry features heritage detailing, signature shapes, and seasonal colors. We carry styles for both women and men, and they’re always up to the season.
Coach
Coach is a leading New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, focusing on superior quality and durability.
EasyClip
Aspex Eyewear’s EasyClip® technology gives you eyeglasses and sunglasses in the same stylish frame, with removable polarized lenses that go on and off with one easy click.
Etnia Barcelona
Etnia Barcelona is all about expressing your unique style through vibrant, art-inspired eyewear. This independent brand from Barcelona brings color to the world of glasses with natural acetate frames and high-quality mineral lenses. They're not just about making a fashion statement, though —they're committed to vision excellence, too. Whether you're after everyday wear or something more daring, Etnia Barcelona's got you covered with a wide range of bold and eye-catching designs.
Flexon
Technologically advanced memory metal. Designed to stay in adjustment. More durable than other materials. A lightweight, comfortable, and extensive selection of styles.
Furla
The Furla Eyewear collection mirrors the spirit of the brand, proposing frames with flowing and elegant lines, designed to meet the wishes of an exacting, alluring, up-to-date and self-confident woman.
FYSH
FYSH UK encourages you to express and embrace your individuality. Originally from Britain, our frames are inspired by the beauty of the sea and the latest trends, with fluid styling, brilliant colors, and creative textures that let your personality shine through.
Gucci
Gucci is one of the most prestigious brands in the fashion and luxury field. Eclectic, romantic, and contemporary, Gucci is now taking a completely modern approach to what fashion is, re-establishing the rules for luxury in the 21st century.
Jaguar
The dramatic and evocative style of Jaguar’s automotive icons has been brought to their optical collection. Jaguar eyewear is driven by design, as demonstrated in their refined, timeless styles.
Kate Spade
Kate Spade's eyewear collection features eyeglasses and sunglasses that are flirty and feminine, frames in classic styles and modern shapes with striking prints and bold color palettes. These designs will impress any fashionista.
Lacoste
Lacoste frames feature a relaxed elegance and unconventional chic style. Vibrant colors, striping, and texture comprise this iconic line of eyewear.
Lightec
A combination of lightness and technology for immediate comfort: LIGHTEC optical frames and sunglasses are made entirely from stainless steel, with an exclusive screwless flex hinge system.
Michael Kors
Available in both optical and sun, the Michael Kors Eyewear Collection ranges from cat-eyes to aviators and from oversized to understated. Innovative materials like reflective lenses and one-of-a-kind tortoise acetates with details like the brand's signature logo charm and chain-link detail. Each pair is irresistibly chic, evoking the brand's unique sensibility and incorporating rich accents from the designer's runway collections.
MODO
MODO is dedicated to consistently designing eyewear that blends effortless minimalism with harmonious functionality. Their creative inspiration is found in the cities MODO resides in: New York, Milano, and Stockholm. Inventive technology and colorful designs achieve a highly unique collection of beautiful frames.
Nano
From a quiet classroom to rugged play on the school playground, Nano eyewear can handle it with style. These brightly colored and durable kids sunglasses have the ability to switch from hinged arms to attaching to a head band. Perfect for your on-the-go adventurer.
Nike
Nike’s durable, long-lasting design is ideal for everyday wear. They are built with performance in mind, offering a range of distinctive designs that are suitable for an active lifestyle.
Nikon
When it comes to the best camera lenses, everyone knows the Nikon name. The same technology, highest-quality materials, and years of proven optical design experience have also produced Nikon’s premium, high-performance eyeglass lenses.
Oakley
Oakley invents each new product with a design philosophy called sculptural physics: the discipline of solving problems with science and wrapping them in art. Supported by an infrastructure that includes the latest tools of technology, Oakley engineers and artisans continue to expand the American company’s array of product categories.
OGI
For those seeking something new, Ogi Eyewear never disappoints. Founded on the principle that everyone is always looking for something new, Ogi Eyewear continuously releases new or expanded eyewear collections. Purposeful use of color, finely crafted and affordable.
Police
The Police eyewear collection features bold takes on classic eyeglasses and sunglasses designs that reflect a rebellious fashion sense. There's nothing conventional in this collection—edgy elements and daring accents will show off your individuality.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Classic, sophisticated eyewear from the Ralph Lauren family. Contemporary design in eyeglasses and sunglasses from a global fashion leader.
Prada
Innovation is at the core of Prada's success, with no sector escaping the Group's avante garde approach. Prada casts its creative eye beyond the boundaries of fashion, including art, architecture, cinema and culture as a key reference to the brand's core values. Prada eyewear is exemplary of the company's well maintained and well-deserved status associated with the brand.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren has always stood to provide quality products, create worlds, and invite people to take part in their dream. Their eyewear collections inspire trendsetting style with their sleek look and comfortable feel.
Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban has always been durable, comfortable, and attractive from the vintage classics to the present-day trendy American frames. From celebrities to your friends, Ray-Ban is always a favorite.
Shwood
Founded in 2009, Shwood was born from a Madrone tree limb, a rusty pair of cabinet hinges, and lenses from the corner store. The goal was simple. Create a product that encompasses the individuality and uniqueness that can only be found in natural surroundings.
Silhouette
Silhouette is the leading manufacturer of high-quality eyewear, with a strong focus on rimless design—a celebrated leader with a unique commitment to design and to manufacture sophisticated eyewear.
Superflex
From traditional to trendy, the Superflex collection boasts over 90 styles to choose from in a vast array of ladies', men's, unisex, and children's eyewear. An American brand with quality, selection, and style at the forefront, Superflex provides a frame selection for every member of the family at down-to-earth prices.
Takumi
Radiating quality while maintaining a simple elegance, the Takumi collection is a streamlined fusion of art, luxurious styling, and sophistication. Inspired by the graceful lines found in Japanese design and the enterprising spirit of the West, Takumi, meaning master craftsman, lives up to its definition.
Ted Baker
Ted Baker eyewear (a sub-brand of Tura Inc) is a quirky brand that features mixed styles of retro influences and contemporary fare. Considered a quintessentially British brand, Ted Baker eyeglass frames emphasize clean silhouettes and iconic details.
Tiffany
Tiffany Eyewear offers an elegant outlook on style with impeccable craftsmanship and unexpected details. Their iconic jewelry collections inspire many of these exclusive designs.
Tom Ford
Tom Ford is the first true luxury brand of the 21st century and places a priority on delivering the highest quality product and the greatest standard of service.
Vera Wang
Vera Wang was born on June 27, 1949, in New York City. A former figure skater, Wang was senior fashion editor at Vogue for 15 years and then a design director for Ralph Lauren. She designed her own wedding dress, then opened a bridal boutique and soon launched her signature collection.
Versace
Founded in 1978, Versace holds the ultimate status in style. The Versace name is World famous and centered on the idea of a world of fashion, glamour, and sexiness. Versace eyewear is striking and designed to combine technical innovation with stylish design. The frames are distinctive, and like many of Versace’s accessories, they often feature details taken from the house's graphic language.
Vogue
Stand out with the unique variety of Vogue Eyewear frames, turning everyday glasses into a fashion statement with a variety of colors, unique details, and sizes and shapes that will stand out.
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent, one of the world’s most fashionable designers, has a collection of stunning eyeglasses that are sure to please. Known for European grace and class, these women’s glasses frames are for those who put style first. Yves Saint Laurent has been a standout in the fashion industry for decades and never disappoints by expressing his European elegance with classic French sophistication.
ZEISS
ZEISS provides a broad performance spectrum in each lens category to best serve individual consumer needs. Individualized premium ZEISS freeform lenses provide the highest degree of customization in lens design and the optimal visual experience.
Eye Care Services We Offer
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Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management
We provide comprehensive evaluation and management for a wide range of eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease. Our goal is to protect your vision and support long-term eye health through accurate diagnosis and personalized care.
Laser Eye Surgery Consultation
Considering LASIK or PRK? We guide you through the process, from determining if you are a suitable candidate to scheduling follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery. Our consultations ensure you have all the information you need to make the right choice for your vision.
Emergency Eye Care
Eye emergencies can happen at any time. We offer prompt assessment and treatment for urgent eye conditions, helping to relieve discomfort and protect your vision when it matters most.
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Best optometry appointment I’ve ever had. The eye exam took no time at all and I got a year supply of contacts at a really great price! Would recommend this place if you’re looking for a new optometrist in London.
Vanessa
The practice is on my way home from work and was recommended to me by a friend. Hours are great! My appointment was on time and the staff was really helpful with billing and picking out new frames. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an optometrist!
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Come Visit Us in Waterloo
Our accessible main floor facility is conveniently located in north Waterloo, near the corner of King and Columbia, just south of the McDonald’s restaurant. 354 King Street North has plenty of free parking and is just a few steps away from the Grand River Transit Route 7 bus stop.
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- 354 King Street North
- Waterloo, ON N2J 2Z2
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