University Place

At Northwest Optical, our passion lies in helping you find the perfect eyeglass frames to match your style, prescription, and lifestyle needs. We specialize in personal eyewear styling by appointment—ensuring every client receives individualized attention. While we take great pride in our frame selection and fitting expertise, you might notice one thing missing from our services: contact lens fittings and sales.

That’s intentional.

We believe that certain vision services, such as contact lens fittings, are best left to the professionals who specialize in them—licensed eye doctors. This is not just a matter of preference; it’s about ensuring you receive the highest level of care for your eyes.

Contact lenses require precise measurements, ongoing follow-up, and careful evaluation of your eye health. Unlike eyeglasses, which simply sit in front of your eyes, contact lenses make direct contact with your cornea. A poorly fitted lens can cause discomfort, blurry vision, or even long-term eye health issues. Licensed optometrists and ophthalmologists have the tools, training, and medical expertise to assess the exact curvature of your eye, evaluate tear production, and ensure the lens material is compatible with your eye health needs.

By leaving this service to licensed eye doctors, we are doing what’s best for our customers. Once you’ve received your contact lens prescription and completed your fitting with your doctor, you can return to Northwest Optical for fashionable prescription eyewear that complements your vision needs and personal style.

We see our role as a partner in your overall vision care, not a replacement for your eye doctor. Our focus allows us to excel in what we do best—offering a curated selection of eyeglass frames and providing a personalized shopping experience you simply won’t find in large chain stores.

Located in Lakewood, we proudly serve clients from Tacoma, University Place, Puyallup, Dupont, and across the South Sound. We accept a variety of payment options, including Care Credit, Health Savings Account cards, Flexible Spending Account cards, and all major credit cards. And because we operate by appointment only, you’ll always enjoy a private, unrushed experience where your needs come first.

If you’re ready to find the perfect pair of frames for your prescription, we’d love to meet you. Let your eye doctor handle your contact lens fitting, and let us take care of the rest—helping you look and see your best every day.