Younger Optics lens in BC Canada

**OptiXR** · 09-09-2011, 06:59 PM

Re-post it in this forum (don't know how long it takes for the moderator to approve the thread I tried to post in Younger Optics forum, maybe this one is the right place to ask for help)

I would like to buy 3 pairs of eyeglasses with Younger Optics lens, one single vision Trilogy, one Nupolar and one Drivewear. But the salesperson of one optical retailer told me these are just brand names, they sell Essilor and Hoya lens, and Essilor labs also can make Trilogy, Nupolar and Drivewear. Then he began to say people got information from internet seems to be very educated about all products in the market, but actually knows just a little. I was then getting very confused. Some finished lens availability charts (Crizal Advance) I found on the internet did show Essilor logo, but with Younger Optics, Shamir, Zeiss, Seiko name on it. I would appreciate if somebody could explain it clearly for me?

I am living in Burnaby, BC, Canada. I tried many optical stores Pearle Vision, Costco, Sears....They only sell Essilor lens. I sent emails to Younger Optics and called their custom service, but still has no clue where I can buy Younger Optics product. It seems they only deal with wholesale lens manufacturers.

If I finally find a retailer who claims they do sell younger optics lens, how can I be sure the lens is not faked cheap one. Is the certificate of authenticity good enough?

Would appreciate some information and help.

**Lulubelle** · 09-09-2011, 09:04 PM

You need to see an independent optician. You won't have success in your search going to the chain stores.

**OptiXR** · 09-09-2011, 11:14 PM

Thank you for your information. But how can I find independent optician. All I can find is through COBC, but how do I know whether they are independent or working for the store?

**Lulubelle** · 09-10-2011, 01:41 AM

Sorry, by independent optician I meant not a chain store. Not Sears, The Bay, Walmart, Costco, Pearle, LensCrafters, Iris. There are lots of independent Optometric practices and Optical stores in Burnaby.

**Chris Ryser** · 09-10-2011, 04:41 AM

http://bc.allpages.com/burnaby/shopp...-goods-stores/

**OptiXR** · 09-10-2011, 09:21 AM

Thanks, both of you. But still not clear and not answer my questions. As I understand what you mean here, independent optician is independent optical store. I went to small retail stores too, they are also selling Essilor lens, but with Nupolar name on the lens. That confuses me. Good thing is they are not claiming these are Younger Optics lens. The salesperson at least is honest. If he told me these are Younger Optics lens, I wouldn't doubt it. That's why I am asking whether the certificate of authenticity is good enough.