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UPMC Vision Institute Optical Shops

To order your contact lens through private pay, please use this website. If you want to use your insurance benefit, please stop by at one of our optical locations or send an email to: contactlenses@upmc.edu

Please note that some contact lens suppliers are currently experiencing shipping delays, which may affect your order. We apologize for the inconvenience.

At the UPMC Vision Institute Optical Shops, you'll find all you need in one place.

Our physicians and eye care team:

  • Offer complete eye exams, where the doctor checks for eye conditions or problems.
  • Will match you to contact lenses that fit your lifestyle.
  • Can help you choose from the top eyeglass brands or order custom-made frames.
  • We use Varilux progressive, Crizal AR, Essilor products.

Backed by a research hospital, we also can refer you to an eye specialist when needed.

Contact Us

For more information, or to make an appointment with an eye care specialist, please contact the UPMC Vision Institute at 412-647-2200 or 1-800-446-3797.

Request an appointment online.


Top of the Line Eyeglass Brands

Whether you're looking for frames for your prescription lenses or a new pair of sunglasses, our experts can fit and style you.

Our shops carry frames from some of the most well-known names in fashion, including:

  • Armani®
  • Burberry®
  • Calvin Klein®
  • Dolce & Gabbana®
  • Etnia Barcelona®
  • Longchamp®
  • Maui Jim®
  • Michael Kors®
  • Moschino®
  • Nike®
  • Oakley®
  • Polo Ralph Lauren®
  • Prada®
  • Ray-Ban®
  • Salvatore Ferragamo®
  • Versace®

Ongoing Promotions

  • Buy one pair of glasses (lenses and frames), get a second pair 40% off
  • Self-pay patrons receive 20% off on a complete pair of glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses
  • Students receive 30% off a complete pair of glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses (cannot be combined with insurance)

Optical Shop Locations

The UPMC Vision Institute has optical shops throughout Pittsburgh including: