Take your eyewear to infinity and beyond! Your galactic cruise director Annette has been in the optical industry for over 30 years. She began as a surgical assistant doing ophthalmic photography (i.e. the inside of the human eye). With her extensive experience in ophthalmic surgery, diseases of the eye and the mechanics and aesthetics of vision aids, Annette is able to sort through even the most complicated refractive issues. Employing all her skills, she opened Eye Want back in 1998 and changed the optical universe forever.In the early years, Eye Want was located on Damen Avenue, and then Milwaukee Ave., near Wicker Park’s ground zero. Today, we call Ukrainian Village home and continue to delight both local patrons and travelers from across the country who come to experience what they can find nowhere else. The near-northwest side is the cultural heart of the city and Eye Want is part of that vibrant scene, featuring a lovingly curated selection of the best contemporary eyewear from around the world and a large collection of uncirculated, authentic vintage frames that keep the past alive. Regardless of your personal sensibilities or budget, Eye Want has the selections to bring your eyewear dreams to life!

Eye Want celebrates your power to express your individuality and reject optical orthodoxy. When you know who you are, you don’t hide from wearing eyeglasses or hide behind them—you regard them as another avenue of personal expression and distinction. And let’s be real—Eye Want wants to put distinctive eyewear on every face that cares, and that is why we have the widest selection anywhere. Just like people, eyewear comes in all shapes, sizes and colors! Some frames are light and clean, others heavy, clunky or industrial; there are frames of exotic materials, and NOS vintage pieces that hearken back to another time; there are classics and reproductions; regardless of which is your favorite, you will benefit from Annette’s masterful guidance. This constellation of eyewear will not be found at some discount big box stores, you have to go to Chicago’s source for fine eyewear—so set your phasers to STUNNING and pay Eye Want a visit today!