Alternate View
Curated eyewear collection displayed on dark wood shelving in a bright retail space

The Collection

Curated Frame Brands

Your eyewear should do more than improve your vision: it should express your essence. Every brand here is handpicked for craftsmanship, innovation, and its ability to tell your style story.

The Brands

From iconic fashion houses to emerging optical artisans

Designer & Independent

American Optical

Iconic and enduring, American Optical brings heritage craftsmanship to modern eyewear. Worn by cultural legends and crafted in the USA, these frames are built to last – in style and in quality.

Andy Wolf

Handmade in Austria, Andy Wolf blends bold, modern design with exceptional fit and finish. Expect standout shapes and impeccable detail from this fashion-forward independent brand.

Botaniq

Eco-conscious and expressive, Botaniq frames are crafted with bio-based and recycled materials. Each pair plants a tree – making sustainability stylish.

Bottega Veneta

Italian luxury at its most refined, Bottega Veneta eyewear pairs elevated minimalism with unexpected design touches. Timeless, elegant, and sophisticated, these frames speak in quiet confidence.

Calvin Klein

Sleek, modern, and effortlessly cool, Calvin Klein eyewear captures the brand's iconic American sensibility. Clean lines meet lasting quality.

Cutler and Gross

British luxury meets Italian craftsmanship in every Cutler and Gross frame. With a cult following and creative edge, these frames are as expressive as they are expertly made.

L.A. Eyeworks

Bold shapes, brilliant colors, and pure creativity define L.A. Eyeworks. This woman-founded brand makes eyewear that turns heads and tells stories.

Masunaga

For 120 years, Japanese heritage has met exceptional artistry in Masunaga eyewear. Family owned and operated, each Masunaga frame is crafted start-to-finish in Fukui with meticulous attention to detail.

Oliver Goldsmith

A fashion icon since the 1920s, Oliver Goldsmith's sunglasses have graced legendary faces from Audrey Hepburn to John Lennon. Timeless, glamorous, and full of history.

Oliver Peoples

Subtle, sophisticated, and unmistakably refined – Oliver Peoples is known for California-cool style and precise craftsmanship. Understated luxury at its best.

Ørgreen

Copenhagen-based Ørgreen creates lightweight, architectural frames with Danish precision. Using talented craftsmen, Japanese titanium and a proprietary paint application, these frames are the perfect fit. Minimalist yet daring, these are modern classics in the making.

One True Pair

Designed for everyday style, OTP offers on-trend frames at an accessible price point. Expressive, versatile, and crafted with personality.

Sabine Be

Colorful, confident, and unmistakably French – Sabine Be eyewear is wearable art. Each frame is a statement of joy and individuality.

Scott Harris

Stylish and approachable, Scott Harris offers trend-right eyewear with comfort and character. A go-to for effortless, everyday style.

Woodys Eyewear

Playful, colorful, and born in Barcelona – Woodys frames mix fun with flair. Expect bold shapes and unexpected design details.

Thema Custom Corner
Thema's Giorgio Valmassoi

Classic Italian styling meets refined elegance in Giorgio Valmassoi frames. Rooted in heritage, elevated for modern life. Fully customizable, family-owned eyewear.

Thema's iGreen Collection

Extremely lightweight, flexible, and fully customizable, iGreen frames offer advanced materials and stunning color options that adapt to your lifestyle.

Thema's O-Six Collection

Crafted with next-gen, sustainable materials and processes, O-Six frames are bold, vivid, and ultra-strong. This fully-custom line combines style and excellent craftsmanship with Italian acetate.

Smart & Audio Eyewear
Nuance Audio Eyewear

Where sound meets sight. Nuance integrates discreet Bluetooth audio sound amplification into stylish, everyday eyeglass frames – technology with taste. Designed to support those with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Ray-Ban Meta Eyewear

The Next Generation of Smart Glasses. Combining iconic design with intelligent technology, the Ray-Ban Meta collection lets you stay connected without compromising your style.

Custom Eyewear

Design a pair that exists nowhere else

Our Thema custom corner is the first in the U.S., offering the largest selection of customizable eyewear available. Choose shape, size, color, material, and finishing touches, with Italian craftsmanship meeting American innovation in a pair as individual as you are.

Eyewear collection in branded storage boxes and on display with sunglasses

The Boutique

Handpicked for those who value design and quality

Whether you're drawn to bold statements or timeless silhouettes, the collection is tailored for those who value design, quality, and self-expression. Our personalized styling ensures you find frames that let you see, and be seen, beautifully.

Woman smiling at mirror during eyewear styling consultation with stylist
They had the largest selection of frames I've seen, and the staff was very helpful… I ended up designing my own custom frames using their customizable line. I selected a lens shape, color, side pieces, and lens tint.

Emma D. R.

Try Them On

The best way to choose is on your face

Book a complimentary styling session and try the collection on, or pop in anytime.

Visit Us

Things to know before you visit

  • Alternate View is a cashless entity. We accept credit and debit cards, HSA and FSA cards, Care Credit, and Sunbit.
  • We accept the following vision insurance plans: VSP, EyeMed, Anthem, Spectera, United Healthcare, Superior Vision, Ambetter, IU Health, Cigna, MetLife, and Davis/Versant.
  • Our services are dedicated exclusively to adults. We do not offer products or services tailored for children.
  • 750 Veterans Way, Suite 228, Carmel, Indiana 46032 · 317-785-7470

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The Session

Let a stylist do the hunting

In a complimentary one-on-one session, your stylist hand-selects frames for your face shape, lifestyle, and taste. You just try them on.