http://reviews.smartcanucks.ca/greatglasses-3-for-1%e2%80%8f-horrible-experience-with-contact-lens-purchase/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:18:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://reviews.smartcanucks.ca/greatglasses-3-for-1%e2%80%8f-horrible-experience-with-contact-lens-purchase/comment-page-1/#comment-6634 An Optician Wed, 19 May 2010 02:20:25 +0000 http://reviews.smartcanucks.ca/?p=282#comment-6634 As a Licensed Optician, I just want to bring to your attention that Great Glasses as a chain is currently in court as they do not employee licensed Opticians to dispense and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, which is against the law in Ontario. If you purchase at a Great Glasses store, whether it is contact lenses or eyeglasses, it is very unlikely that you are receiving the service of a licensed Optician - an educated & trained professional who has the health of you & your eyes in mind. The owner of Great Glasses, Bruce Bergez, has lost his last appeal in court and his outstanding fines are in excess of $58 million. They are currently looking to jail him. Mr. Bergez's license has been under suspension by the College of Opticians of Ontario for some time. The College of Opticians of Ontario is the governing body that regulates Opticians in the province similar to how Optometrists are governed by the College of Optometrists or the College of Physicians and Surgeons, who governs medical doctors. A summary of the court case and details are here: http://www.thespec.com/article/764181 In addition, to ensure you are being serviced by a Licensed Optician, look for the license on the wall of the office as well as a photo name badge on the Optician's clothing, these items are required to be worn and posted at all times while working. If you are uncertain you are dealing with a licensed Optician you can look up the Optician on the website of the College of Opticians of Ontario www.coptont.org As a Licensed Optician, I just want to bring to your attention that Great Glasses as a chain is currently in court as they do not employee licensed Opticians to dispense and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, which is against the law in Ontario. If you purchase at a Great Glasses store, whether it is contact lenses or eyeglasses, it is very unlikely that you are receiving the service of a licensed Optician - an educated & trained professional who has the health of you & your eyes in mind. The owner of Great Glasses, Bruce Bergez, has lost his last appeal in court and his outstanding fines are in excess of $58 million. They are currently looking to jail him. Mr. Bergez’s license has been under suspension by the College of Opticians of Ontario for some time. The College of Opticians of Ontario is the governing body that regulates Opticians in the province similar to how Optometrists are governed by the College of Optometrists or the College of Physicians and Surgeons, who governs medical doctors. A summary of the court case and details are here: http://www.thespec.com/article/764181 In addition, to ensure you are being serviced by a Licensed Optician, look for the license on the wall of the office as well as a photo name badge on the Optician’s clothing, these items are required to be worn and posted at all times while working. If you are uncertain you are dealing with a licensed Optician you can look up the Optician on the website of the College of Opticians of Ontario http://www.coptont.org

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