The new OC Eye Designs Optometry combines exceptional eye care (from Dr. Alisa Wald in Costa Mesa since 1991) and a hip optical boutique environment with nearly 1,000 contemporary designer frames including David Yurman, Fendi, SALT, Roxy, Quiksilver and more.
Just for Greer’s OC readers, it’s offering a complimentary photograph of the back of the eye called retinal photography that can document, record and assist in the early detection of eye disease (a $39 value).
Also, stop in Wednesday, Oct 20. from 5 to 7 p.m. for a grand opening with wine tasting and appetizers while browsing the entire eyewear collections of Dolce and Gabbana, Salt, Lafort, David Yurman, Betsy Johnson and introducing Chanel eyewear. There will be a drawing to win designer sunglasses, fragrances, prescription lenses and great gift baskets. All attending will also receive a $50 credit toward eyewear (some restrictions apply).
Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Thursday and Sunday. 1545 Adams Ave. in the Mesa Verde Center in Costa Mesa. 714.545.9162.
Drink It Up!
Juice It Up! a pioneer of the smoothie concept in Orange County that started 15 years ago, just opened it’s newest concept Juice It Up Frozen Yogurt on the California State University, Fullerton campus at to the Titan Bookstore, 2nd floor. Juice it Up Frozen Yogurt is a new kind of tart treat to compete with other frozen yogurts. It costs 35 cents an ounce, comes in a dozen flavors, with 30 toppings—this new soft-serve frozen yogurt shop should make the students very happy. (Except for those wanting late night and weekend fro-yos.) Closed Saturday and Sunday; Open 10 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday.
800 N State College in Fullerton. 714.879.1985.
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