As part of National Vision Inc., a family of 100-plus optical retailers throughout the United States, Eyeglass World in Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach offer their customers all the perks of a superstore. Being part of a national network means the stores have easy access to the latest fashions and technologies in eyewear, plus the buying power to pass along significant savings to their customers. But the stores’ focus on customer service feels far more local than the "superstore" label suggests.

Store associates are trained to answer any questions customers might have and help them find the perfect pair of glasses—no easy task when the inventory includes thousands of frames from name-brand designers, including Oakley, Ray-Ban, Cover Girl and Daisy Fuentes, among others. Along with eyeglasses and sunglasses, the store also carries contact lenses and protective eyewear.

Because it offers eye exams and has an in-store lab as well, Eyeglass World is essentially a one-stop shop, delivering same-day service for most prescriptions. That means the majority of customers can have all their eyewear needs met in a single visit.

Anyone who wears glasses knows they can be expensive—and that’s where the buying power of a national network of retailers can make a big difference. Eyeglass World offers special deals every day, like two-for-one pricing for select frames with the same single-vision prescription, or two-pair pricing on its entire collection of designer eyeglasses. It also accepts most vision insurance. Visit EyeglassWorld.com for special offers and a list of participating insurers.​

Eyeglass World has retail locations at 778 Beal Pkwy. NW, Ste. 102, Fort Walton Beach (850-586-7888) and 6810 N. Davis Hwy., Pensacola (850-477-2030).