BestsellerÁmbar 01
Italian acetate · Round · Tortoiseshell
Boutique optician · Charleston · since 1998
See well.
Look better.
Eye exams with an optometrist, hand-picked acetate and titanium frames, and lenses cut in our own lab in 48 hours.
Move your cursor over the photo: this is the world with the right prescription.
- Free examwith the purchase of prescription glasses
- 48 hoursin-house lens lab
- 12 monthswarranty on frames and lenses
[ 01 — The house ]
Glasses aren’t an accessory: they’re how you see everything else. That’s why we make them the way it used to be done: with time, precision and craft.
26years looking closely at Charleston
18.400patients examined
340+frames always on display
4,9★across 1,200 Google reviews
[ 02 — Fall–winter collections ]
Frames you choose slowly.
Bestseller$185
TitaniumHexa Titanium
Japanese titanium · 9 grams · Rosé
Carmín
Two-tone acetate · Rectangular
NewGata Duo
Acetate · Cat-eye · 2 colors
Azur
Lightweight metal · Rectangular · Graphite
Rosé Studio
Acetate · Butterfly and square
PolarizedRiviera
Sun · Tortoiseshell · Polarized lens
Limited editionOro Noir
Sun · Gold metal · UV400
Duna
Sun · Cat-eye · Gradient
UnbreakableMini Explorer
Kids · Flexible silicone · Ages 4 to 10
Junior Pro
Lightweight TR90 · Ages 10 to 16
[ 03 — Style advice ]
Which frame suits your face??
Pick the shape closest to yours. We’ll tell you which frames balance your features, just like our in-store stylist would.
Oval face
Almost everything suits you. Make the most of it.
Balanced proportions can carry big frames with character. Try geometric shapes or dark tortoiseshell for presence.
- Thick acetate squares
- Metal aviators
- Geometric and hexagonal
We recommend: Ámbar 01 · Hexa Titanium · Oro Noir
[ 04 — Configurator ]
Build your lenses and see the real price.
No fine print: the price of the lenses based on your prescription and the coatings you need. The frame is added separately.
[ 05 — Eye exam ]
30 minutes that change how you see the year.
- 01
Conversation
Your habits, screens, driving and family history.
- 02
Computerized refraction
Autorefractor and phoropter to measure your exact prescription.
- 03
Eye health
Eye pressure check and slit-lamp exam.
- 04
Prescription and advice
We explain your prescription and help you choose frame and lenses.
[ 06 — Our own lab ]
From prescription to your hands in 48 hours.
Hour 0Measurement
Pupillary distance and fitting height with a digital centration device.
Hour 6Cutting
Computerized edging to the exact contour of your frame.
Hour 30Quality check
Prescription check with a lensmeter.
Hour 48Pickup
Final fitting to your face, cleaning and case.
[ 07 — Patients ]
“I’d had headaches for years. The exam was thorough, and with progressives I can read again without stretching my arm.”
“The stylist got me out of my usual frames. Now people ask about my glasses at every meeting.”
“My daughter picked her glasses while playing. Truly unbreakable: they’ve survived two recesses and a dog.”
[ 08 — Insurance & FAQ ]
Easy to pay, easy to decide.
- Up to 6 interest-free payments with any card
- FSA and HSA cards accepted
- Itemized receipt for vision insurance reimbursement
- 15% off for students and seniors
Do I need a prescription to buy prescription glasses?
Yes. Bring your eye doctor’s prescription (valid, up to 12 months old) or get an eye exam with our optometrist right in the store.
Can I use my current frame?
Of course. We check it’s in good shape and replace the lenses. You only pay for lenses and coatings.
What if I can’t adapt to progressives?
You get a 60-day adaptation guarantee: if they don’t work for you, we remake them for free.
Do you sell contact lenses?
Yes — daily, monthly and toric lenses for astigmatism, with a fitting and how-to lesson included.
Is there a charge for adjustments and cleaning?
No. Adjustments, nose pad replacements and ultrasonic cleaning are free for life on glasses bought at Montura.
[ 09 — Stores ]
Stop by to try them on — no strings attached.
Hours
Downtown Charleston
512 King St, Charleston, SC
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–7:30 pm · Sat 10:30 am–2:00 pm
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Mount Pleasant
1482 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Suite 3, Mount Pleasant, SC
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Message this storeNo time to come in?
We’ll bring a selection of 20 frames to your office or home, based on your prescription and style.
At-home try-on