Ollie Quinn eyewear is a truly global product. We know that talent doesn’t come from just one place, so by carefully hand picking the highest quality parts from all around the world, we’ve been able to create a premium product and keep the price affordable. It’s taken hard work but we’re really happy with the final product and excited about unveiling our first OQ collection.

Here’s how:
We cut our prescription lenses locally to ensure extra precision and a speedy turn around for our customers in each region. We trust the sturdy structure of our German hinges and use a mixture of Italian and Chinese acetate to ensure you frames last as long as you love them (and btw, that’s a long time). Finally, our in-house designed frames are assembled and manufactured in Hong Kong, where we maintain a close eye on quality control.

It’s a truly international effort that has been thought out very carefully and something that we’re proud of sharing.

Our frames are made from the highest quality Italian or Chinese acetate, depending on the frame. Each sheet of acetate can take up to 10 weeks to create and all frames are cut individually. This means that every frame is unique.

We believe in using the finest lenses with all the additional options as standard, not extras. We use multi-coat lenses, which means they have anti-scratch, anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings. Each pair is fitted by expert technicians through our laboratory in Toronto, ON. Our suppliers provide lenses to Optometrists throughout the Canada.

We offer both Standard and High Index, ranging from 1.5 to 1.74, premium lenses that are comparable with many other lenses. We offer only one option because we believe in only supplying the best quality products for our customers (this keeps it simple for you too!)

What is Blue Light?:
Our eyes are getting exposed to a variety of visible and invisible light rays everyday as a result of our simplest actions like stepping outdoors into sunlight; turning on a wall switch indoors; binge watching Netflix on your TV or playing Candy Crush on your phone.

These light rays come within a range of different colours that contain different amounts of energy. Rays on the red end of the visible visible light spectrum have longer wavelengths and, therefore, less energy. Rays on the blue end of the spectrum have shorter wavelengths and more energy.

Blue light is everywhere as its main source is sunlight. Therefore, by being outdoors during daylight is where we get the most of our exposure to it. On top of that, nowadays there are also numerous man-made indoor sources of blue light, including fluorescent and LED lighting and flat-screen televisions.

Do I need a Blue Light Filter on my glasses?:
Since the eye is not very good at blocking blue light, all visible and invisible light passes through the cornea and lens and reaches the retina. When you are looking at computer screens and other digital devices that emit significant amounts of blue light, this unfocused visual “noise” reduces contrast and can contribute to digital eye strain as well as leading to eye problems over time.

If you are using your phone constantly - especially if you use it primarily for texting, e-mailing and web browsing - a convenient way to reduce your blue light exposure is to apply a blue light filter to the lenses of your glasses. 

This blue light filter is a special coating for optical lenses designed to filter out 90% of blue and UV light coming from both visible and invisible sources. 

Ollie Quinn offers this coating for an extra $40 (tax free) on all prescriptions. You may also get non-prescription blue blocker glasses for $165, with all other coatings and the frame included. 

We are not about “upselling”, we help to guide you on a lens choice that represents the best value. If you select thinner lenses; please understand that the thickness of the lens is still contingent on your prescription. Your eyes are YOUR eyes and if those eyes need a high prescription we cannot guarantee there will be no lens visible at the side of your frame. For high prescriptions choosing a frame with the appropriate lens size will make a substantial difference to the amount of lens that may show. Please ask for guidance by emailing seattle@olliequinn.com, if you are unsure and we’d be happy to assist you along the way.

Our lenses come in grey and brown for all prescriptions, and in green for some prescriptions. All of our sunglasses (prescription and non-prescription) come with full UVA and UVB protection. They also come with polarisation as standard, meaning your eyes are protected from reflections and glare.

Photochromic lenses are special lenses that darken when exposed to UV light. When indoors, the lenses will appear clear; however, when exposed to UV light outdoors, they will turn darker to protect your eyes against the Sun. 

Photochromic lenses adapt to the environment which means they won’t go as dark on a gloomy day as they would on a sunny day. It’s important to note that these lenses will not turn as dark whilst driving, as car windshields filter out UV light. 

We do not mass produce! Which is super cool, though, it does mean there is a limited number of each frame. All orders are subject to availability, frames are not reserved. On rare occasions we may run out of stock on a frame. In these circumstances, we will notify you by phone or email in advance and offer a choice of substitute or a full refund.

If you cannot see a frame on the website that you had seen previously, that means it is now either very low in stock or out of stock completely, and we will most likely not be able to fulfil any orders for it.

In such cases, please get in touch with us through seattle@olliequinn.com and our online fulfilment team members will be happy to inform you whether or not this frame will be coming back in the future!

Absolutely. We will happily send you the frame only if you need to have your lenses fitted elsewhere. These will arrive with the same multicoat used on our prescription lenses so they will also look great if you just wear glasses for fashion.

We currently do not offer lens replacements for non-OQ frames; simply because, if your frames got damaged during the fitting process at the lab, we would not be able to replace them. 

We are very proud of our frames and lenses, the only reason they cost less is because have eliminated the unnecessary parts of the supply chain. There is no reason glasses should cost more than an iPad simply because they have a small brand name on the temple.

All frames are one fair price of $125 including Single Vision Standard Index prescription lenses and the necessary coatings for your clearest vision.

If you have a very strong/complicated prescription, there may be an additional cost associated with thinning your lenses to create the most comfortable eyewear. Our online fulfillment team members are able to advise you on whether this is necessary so please send your prescription to seattle@olliequinn.com and they will assess and contact your regarding which index would be the best for your needs.

We make it our policy to only process orders with valid prescriptions. This means you've had an eye exam within the last 2 years at the time of order. If it's been longer than 2 years, it's time to get them checked again.

For online purchases, we can fill only Standard Single Vision prescriptions. With complex and/or stronger scripts we would need to closely assess the frame fit and take some measurements; therefore, we cannot fill them online. 

Please note that progressive and bifocal lenses are not available for online purchases unless you’ve had them with us before and would like to order another pair with the same frame style once again. In that case, we can process your order online as we would already have all the required measurements on your file from your previous purchase. For more information on this, please contact us at seattle@olliequinn.com and we’ll be happy to assist you further.

Yes, absolutely, but not for online purchases unless you’d like to purchase a duplicate of your previous order. In that case, please email us at seattle@olliequinn.com and we will help you out with putting an order through online for a pair of multifocals. For more complicated lenses, like multifocals, we need to take a number of extra measurements to ensure the perfect fit. Our optical dispensers are available by appointment to take these measurements, and fit your new pair of multifocals, just call ahead!

Simply visit the closest OQ boutique or your local Optometrist to get your eyes tested. Once you have your prescription, email us a copy or send us the details of the practice and we will request a copy on your behalf.

We offer eye exams at all of our boutiques. It is recommended that people get their eyes tested every two years unless advised by an Optometrist to have them tested more frequently. Eye examinations are essential for clear, comfortable vision and they are an important health check too- our optometrist checks the health of your eyes and can find indications of other medical conditions.

Each comprehensive eye exam we do in our OQ boutiques usually takes about 20-30 minutes and costs about $90; including free of charge dilation and follow up appointments if necessary. During these assessments, our friendly optometrists carefully check your vision and run several tests in order to discover whether or not you have any particular issues with your eyes and/or vision. In the end, they provide a prescription unique to each patient, taking their individual needs into consideration.

We have a wide range of frames and lenses available and we will help you choose the correct frames and lenses for your prescription. This will ensure your specs are comfortable and that you love strolling about in.

We offer a range of high-index, multifocal and other more complex lenses, such as Prism lenses. Though for online orders you will only see a limited amount of options for mostly milder prescriptions. The reason for this is that for strong prescriptions it is important to check the fit and take a couple of measurements in person to guarantee the best quality in your vision. Your eyesight is our number one concern. If you place an order online and we notice your script looks a little more complicated than usual we will be in touch via either phone or email to work out your best option.

No problem. Many of our customers have astigmatism, and it is no trouble to fill these orders.

Pupillary Distance (PD) is the distance between the centre of both pupils in millimetres. The PD is required by our optical technicians to fit your lenses accurately and achieve the most effective and comfortable outcome for you. If have placed an order online, and we need this measurement to proceed with your order we will be in touch with instructions on how to take it yourself.

For orders placed online: Once you have received your parcel, you have 30 days in which you can change your mind without needing to provide a reason. We refund or exchange all new items in their original packaging.

Please just: 

1. Let us know you are sending your order back via email at seattle@olliequinn.com or via the form on this page. Please include your order number and your name. 

2. Send the item(s) back to us at with a printed copy of your invoice:

387 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2A5, Canada 

For sale items: Please note that sale items are not eligible for exchange or refund, and are considered final sale. 

More importantly, if there is ever any issue with your Ollie Quinn’s let us fix it! Frames, lenses or any other part of our product, please call us or send an email and we will do our best to sort it out straight away.

You are responsible for paying the cost of returning any items. Items must be un-used and undamaged. OLLIE QUINN cannot exchange or refund any items returned that are lost in transit unless tracking proof is provided. Shipping costs are non-refundable and we do not cover any Customs or duties on International Shipping.

We offer FREE shipping across Canada and the US. However, should you wish to return an item, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs. Shipping costs are non-refundable and we do not cover any Customs or duties on International Shipping. 

Please allow 2 weeks for the making of your glasses. If you have any questions about order timelines or ETA’s please send us an email to seattle@olliequinn.com

For non-prescription products ordered online, delivery will take 5 - 7 business days.

For contact lenses, delivery takes 5 - 7 business days.

You will receive an email confirmation as soon as your glasses are ready for collection or to ship. Please be sure you have given accurate contact details.

Orders are shipped every working day between Monday and Friday. No orders are shipped on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.

All orders are dispatched according to stock availability. In the event that all or part of an order is unavailable, once the order has already been placed, we will notify you by email. You can then choose to:

- postpone your order until all the items become available,

- or select another item of an equivalent price that is currently available,

- or receive a refund for the item out of stock, whilst retaining the rest of your order,

- or cancel your order completely and receive a full refund.

The great thing about choosing a high quality product like ours is that we can adjust the frame to fit your gorgeous face!

If you are collecting your glasses in-store, we will adjust them before you take them away. We provide our customers with a lifetime adjustments warranty, so you are more than welcome to call in as many times as you like to make sure it’s perfect.

If you are ordering online, you can always come in to one of our stores at a later date to have them adjusted. If this is not convenient, a local optician can usually adjust them for you.

The best way to clean your lenses is with a lens cloth, especially like the one that comes with your OQ specs, and some cleaning solution. If your cleaning cloth gets dirty, just put it in the washing machine!

Please avoid using any chemicals other than the certain cleaners for anti-reflective coated lenses on your glasses - especially detergent, as this corrodes the coatings on your lenses.

All of our frames come with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. This means if there is any fault/defect, we will fix or replace your frames free of charge.

Unfortunately this doesn’t cover the frames if they are sat on, broken or lost/stolen. However, we can often repair frames that have been damaged so please come into one of our stores if such incidents occur so we can have a look before you write them off!.

We aim to complete all prescription orders within 7-10 business days. Occasionally, there can be problems in the manufacturing process. If our lead times is outside of the quoted time we will let you know via email or phone. We aim to fulfill all non-prescription orders within 5-7 business days.

If you have any questions about order timelines or ETA’s, please send an email to oq@olliequinn.com