Optical Illusions
"The difference between seeing... and being seen"

Optical Illusions offers complete optical services at its San Jose showroom, from glaucoma testing to eye health analysis using state of the art equipment. As one of Silicon Valley's leading opticians — with two staff optometrists and a lens fabrication lab on premises — Optical Illusions Santana Row can quickly create custom contact lenses and prescription eyewear.

With a flair for the modern and what's popular from a fashion standpoint, Optical Illusions stocks the latest designer eyewear from France, Italy, Japan and the U.S. Our selection of designer frames includes names like:

And for a unique statement, see our collection of antique frames from the 1920s and 30s.

We are open 7 days a week, and eye examinations are available evenings and weekends. We are open until 9 every day except Sunday, when we close at 6.

Even if you had difficulty in finding lenses before, we are experts at finding just the right lens to fit you. Our staff is trained to match eyeglasses to your specific lifestyle: high fashion, occupational, recreational — or just plain fun.

Our optometry professionals provide each patient with quality vision solutions and exceptional customer service. Our staff is experienced in all areas of vision care and look forward to helping you.

Optometrists and opticians
Optometrists are Doctors of Optometry (O.D.). They are trained medical professionals with more schooling than opticians, who fit and dispense lens prescriptions. An optometrist is an independent primary health care provider who has been trained to conduct examinations for glaucoma, to diagnose diseases of the eye and write prescriptions. An optician is a health professional trained to manufacture, fit and dispense eye wear, including eyeglass lenses and contact lenses based on a doctor's prescription. Opticians can fill a lens prescription, adjust eyeglasses and fit contact lenses. They cannot examine eyes or prescribe glasses, contact lenses or medication.