Karma Optical

Vancouver, Canada

4.9

7 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 604-253-0811
Website:
www.karmaoptical.com
Address:
1325 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L 3X5
Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.6 miCommercial-Broadway Station
0.6 miVCC-Clark
0.7 miBay 1
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Local time (Vancouver) 23:24 Thursday, 29 May 2025

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Description

Specialties

We carry the latest styles in frames, from designer styles to economy frames for those that just need an extra pair of glasses. Our trained staff will help you choose the best glasses that are suited for you.

History

Established in 1989.

I started this company almost 25 years ago with the passion for personal experience and intimate, professional and non-​rushed service. Through the years, the company grew but I always kept this down to earth service. I used my European sense for style and combined it with North American to create room full of frames for different occasions and styles. I have on display frames from many reputable and fashionable manufacturers (Ray Ban, Porsche Design, DKNY, JF Rey, BOZ, Lafont, Carter Bond, Dolce & Gabbana, Persol etc.) as well as wide variety of contact lenses. I care about trends and the latest technological advances in lens products and always keep current.

Meet the Business Owner

Vesna K.

Business Owner

Born in Serbia (former Yugoslavia) where I got Masters in Economics in 1980. Married my husband Vladimir in 1985. In 1986 we had a daughter Ana Maria. We moved to Canada (Vancouver) in 1987 and oppened a store in 1989. In 1996 I became registered Optician and Contact Lens Fitter through College of Opticians of BC.

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7 reviews of Karma Optical

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Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
The best. Customer Service. Ever.
The funkiest. Nicest. Selection. Ever.
Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada
Your typical Commercial Drive feel-​good store but with a touch of European flair, not sure if it’s because I could tell from her first name, nevertheless a very nice lady.
At first, I didn’t think much men’s selection and the usual brand names but a few new ones, all Italian: Blackfin, a super lightweight titanium but at 5 bones, a bit steep even with 15% off. But i’m falling in love with these Police brand, more rectangular and sleek (at least to me lol) and these hinges are super duper flexible.
Amex good too.
She does have a cute little poodle inside.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Beautiful selection of vintage frames, friendly and helpful service, and I couldn’t believe how quickly my glasses were made.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Karma Optical is the reason why I have started writing Unilocal reviews! I was out for lunch with a friend on the Drive when I realized that I had some free time to do some shopping.
A few weeks earlier I had gone to get my eyes checked, and I learned that I was going to need glasses for the first time. I tried going into a few stores in the South Granville area, but they just didn’t have what I was looking for. One store had all of its frames locked up, so you couldn’t even browse casually. It made me turn around and run the other way.
Getting back to Karma… so there I was on the Drive. I took out my iPhone & found that Karma was just down the road from where I was, and it had a 5-​star rating! I loved the selection of frames. Functional and funky. The owner (whose real last name is Karma), was amazingly helpful. She knew it was going to be my first pair of glasses, and she wanted me to feel good in them.
I love what I got, and I have already sent several friends there. I would love to give Karma more stars!
Happy frame shopping!
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
Fantastic designer frames, very helpful service. I highly recommend this place! For my last frames I stopped in three weeks in a row and tried on a bunch of lenses and took a bunch of photos of myself in different frames then looked at the pictures over the course of the three weeks to get used to myself in the frames (because you know, sometimes the shock of the new may prevent selecting some really great new fashion!).
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
The owner is amazing. She adjusts your glasses for free, stays after hours if you need her. Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
This teeny little Commercial Drive shop specializes in gorgeous designer frames. I love the wide selection, which includes name brands like Gucci, Ferragamo, DKNY, and Miu Miu, and I also highly recommend Karma Optical for its great service.