Updated August 2026
Call (561) 799-3932 or book an appointment.
The optical at Eye Expressions is a working eyewear shop inside a family-owned optometry practice, stocked with designer frames and staffed by people who fit glasses every day. Dr. Michael Nodland has run the practice at 7100 Fairway Drive since 2010, and the same team that writes your prescription is the team that measures, orders, fits and adjusts the glasses. That is the difference from a chain counter or a fashion boutique: the frame and the prescription are handled by one practice, and the person who adjusts them a month later already has your file. Eyewear sits alongside the clinical eye care services here rather than in a separate shop.
What frame brands do you carry?
We stock Ray-Ban, Oakley, Maui Jim, Versace, Gold & Wood, Caviar, Leon Max and Flexon. Each is known for something different, so it helps to know what you are looking at before you start trying frames on.
| Brand | Known for |
|---|---|
| Ray-Ban | Long-running classic shapes including the Aviator and Wayfarer, in metal and acetate |
| Oakley | Sport and performance eyewear, wrap shapes, lightweight frame materials |
| Maui Jim | Sunglasses built around polarized lenses, developed for Hawaii’s glare |
| Versace | Italian fashion house styling, bolder shapes, visible brand detailing |
| Gold & Wood | Handcrafted frames from Luxembourg using wood and natural materials |
| Caviar | Ornamented metal frames with crystal and decorative detailing |
| Leon Max | Fashion-label frames in simple, understated shapes |
| Flexon | Memory-metal frames that flex and return to shape |
Stock changes, so if you are set on a particular model, call ahead on (561) 799-3932 and we will check before you drive over.
Does the fitting really matter more than the frame?
Yes. A frame that sits wrong will never give you the vision the prescription was written for, no matter whose name is on the temple.
Lenses have an optical center, and that center needs to line up with your pupil. If the frame sits too low, too wide or tilted, you look through the wrong part of the lens. With progressives, the reading zone also has to land where your eyes naturally drop, which depends on how the frame sits on your face.
That is why we take measurements on the frame you actually chose, on your face, rather than working from an average. It is also why we ask you to come back if anything feels off after a week of wear.
What lens options are there, and what do they actually do?
The treatments people ask about most, in plain terms:
| Lens option | What it does | Worth considering if |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-reflective | Cuts reflections off the lens surface | You drive at night or work at a screen |
| Photochromic | Darkens in UV light, clears back indoors | You want one pair for indoors and out |
| Blue light filtering | Filters part of the blue end of the visible spectrum | You spend long days on screens |
| High-index | Thinner, lighter lens for the same prescription | Your prescription is strong or your frame is rimless |
| Progressive | Distance, intermediate and reading in one lens, no line | You are over about 40 and holding menus away |
Polarized lenses and sport tints are not in this table on purpose — they need more than a row, and they are covered properly on the golf and boating sunglasses page.
Can I get prescription sunglasses in a designer frame?
Yes. A prescription can be put into most of the sunglass frames we carry, so a pair of everyday sunglasses can look like the rest of your wardrobe rather than like equipment.
For fashion and everyday sunwear, the choice is mostly about the frame: Ray-Ban and Versace for classic and bolder shapes, Maui Jim for a sunglass built around its lenses. Lens color and depth of tint change how the frame reads on your face, so it is worth trying a few in daylight by the door rather than under the shop lights.
If the sunglasses are for golf, fishing or time on the water, the decision moves from the frame to the lens — polarization, tint color, wrap frames and their prescription limits — and that is all on the golf, boating and sport eyewear page.
Which frame suits my face shape?
Start from contrast: pick a frame shape that differs from your face shape rather than repeating it.
- Round face — angular or rectangular frames add definition through the cheek and jaw.
- Square or strong-jawed face — round or oval frames soften a straight jawline.
- Oval face — most shapes work; scale to your features rather than chasing a shape.
- Heart-shaped face — wider at the brow, narrower at the chin, so lighter tops and rounder bottoms balance it.
- Long face — deeper frames with a lower-set temple break up the length.
- Bridge fit before anything else — a frame that slides down your nose will disappoint you regardless of shape.
These are starting points, not rules. Bring a second opinion with you if you want one; that is what the mirror by the frame boards is for.
What does my insurance cover toward glasses?
Most vision plans cover an eye exam plus an allowance toward either frames or contact lenses, and a separate benefit toward lenses, with treatments like anti-reflective or progressives often carrying an added cost.
Eye Expressions accepts Medicare, VSP, EyeMed, Humana, Aetna, Anthem, Blue View Vision, MetLife, Superior Vision, Davis Vision and Advantica. If you book an appointment ahead, we check your benefits and send you an estimated copay before the visit, so you know what your plan covers toward frames and lenses before you start choosing. That advance estimate goes with a booked appointment; if you are walking in, bring the card with you, and call ahead on (561) 799-3932 if you would rather know what your plan covers before you arrive.
Plan networks vary — being covered by a carrier is not the same as your specific plan being one we are contracted with. Call (561) 799-3932 with your card and we will check before you come in. The insurance page explains how vision plan benefits and medical coverage differ.
Do you repair glasses?
Yes. Repairs and adjustments are part of what the optical does — nose pad replacement, screw and temple tightening, and reshaping frames that have been sat on or slept in.
Adjustments drift out over months of wear; it is normal, and it is worth coming in for.
Can I just come in?
Yes. Walk in, call or text — same day is fine — whether you are browsing frames, ordering glasses or reordering contact lenses.
You do not need to have had your exam here. Bring a prescription from another practice and we will fill it. An outside prescription is welcome as long as it is current and unexpired — bring the paper copy with you, or a clear photo of it, and we can work from that. Your previous provider is required to release your prescription to you, so ask them for a copy before you come.
For an appointment rather than the optical, calling ahead is better — scheduled patients are seen almost always on time, so a walk-in may wait behind them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the optical open on Saturdays? Yes — Saturday 9am–2pm, which is the reason a lot of frame shopping happens at the weekend here. Frame browsing, order pick-ups and adjustments all happen in those hours. What does not happen on a Saturday is an exam: Dr. Nodland holds no regular Saturday exam hours, and because the online scheduler does not offer Saturday at all, a Saturday exam request has to go through the phone on (561) 799-3932.
Do I need an exam to buy glasses here? No, not if you have a current, valid prescription — and it does not have to be one of ours. Outside prescriptions are welcome: bring a prescription from another practice and we will fill it, and we can go straight to frame selection and measurements. Bring the paper copy or a clear photo of it; your previous provider has to release your prescription to you, so ask them for a copy before you come. If the prescription has expired or near vision has changed, book a comprehensive eye exam first.
What should I bring when I come to choose frames? Bring the glasses you wear now — they tell us a great deal about what has and hasn’t worked for you — plus your current prescription if it was written elsewhere, and your insurance card. If you have booked ahead, we check your benefits before you arrive, so you know what your plan covers toward frames and lenses rather than finding out at the end.
Will you adjust my glasses if they stop fitting properly? Yes. Frames drift out of adjustment over months of wear; it is normal, and it is worth coming back in for. A frame that has slipped down your nose or twisted out of alignment moves the optical centre of the lens away from your pupil, so you end up looking through the wrong part of a prescription that was measured correctly.
Ready to choose frames?
Walk in, call or text — same day is fine. Bring your current glasses and your insurance card, and your prescription if it was written somewhere else; we will fill an outside prescription. If you would rather we set aside time with an optician and check your benefits before you arrive, call (561) 799-3932 or book an appointment. And if you are over 40 and it is the reading that has changed, start with presbyopia and reading glasses.
Eye Expressions · 7100 Fairway Drive, Suite 39, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 — on Fairway Drive just off PGA Boulevard, with parking at the door. (561) 799-3932 · Mon–Fri 10am–6pm. The optical is open Saturday 9am–2pm for browsing frames, order collection and adjustments; Dr. Nodland does not hold regular Saturday exam hours and the online scheduler does not offer Saturday, so a Saturday exam has to be requested by phone. · Book an appointment
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