b.spectacled Suwanee

The practice is owned by opticians and has been in the eyeglass business for generations, according to the business. It describes its Alpharetta and Suwanee galleries as premier eyeglass galleries. The Alpharetta gallery sits in historic downtown Alpharetta, and the Suwanee gallery is on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

The galleries carry a curated mix of boutique and designer eyeglass brands, many from Japan, France, Italy, and Germany. The business works with eyeglass designers and sources exclusive and less familiar brands. Frame and eyeglass prices range from $199 to $3,000, and the selection changes as frames sell and new lines arrive, with most new brands releasing one to two eyewear lines a year. Personal frame stylists help customers choose frames that match their style, and walk-ins are welcome to browse. Eye care covers comprehensive eye exams, vision wellness exams, prescriptions, and ongoing eye health monitoring for the whole family, along with treatment of eye diseases and contact lens services. Exams can be booked online at either location, and appointments are needed to see the doctor. A dry eye evaluation costs $85. Contact lenses can be reordered online through the practice's online store. The practice accepts VSP, EyeMed, Davis, Avesis, and Spectera vision plans.

The IPL and RF treatments target meibomian gland dysfunction, ocular rosacea, and dry eye linked to aging and screen time, and are also offered for skin around the eyes. During a session the doctor expresses and clears clogged oils from the eyelids. Single sessions are $437 pay-as-you-go, and the Advanced Dry Eye Plan of four sessions is $1,495, a saving of $255 off the regular $1,750. HSA and FSA payments are accepted for these packages. The business says the treatment provides long-term relief, lasting one to two years for the Advanced Dry Eye Plan. IPL is not recommended for people with darker skin tones or certain skin conditions, and low-level red light therapy is offered as an alternative. Patients are advised to use sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight on treated areas afterward.

Eyewear purchased from the store comes with a one-year warranty covering manufacturer defects, and most lenses have scratch warranties of one to two years. Small adjustments and repairs are made on eyewear bought from the practice.

Opticians run the business, pairing a designer eyeglass gallery with eye care from licensed doctors. The gallery is built around sourcing exclusive and unfamiliar brands.