Our Story

History of Great Glasses
Great Glasses was founded by Bruce Bergez in 1983 on the premise that you deserved better. The eyeglasses industry has been stacked against the consumer for far too many years, leading to you getting ripped off. He started to fight against the established institutions who are incentivized to keep the cost high.
His innovations manifested themselves in the form of the 3 for 1, as well as offering a free sight test to consumers without needing an appointment. Consumers’ appreciation for this empathetic approach to the eyeglass industry helped Great Glasses build to 24 stores across Southern Ontario before Luxottica convinced the College of Opticians and Optometrists of Ontario to take legal action to protect the financial interest of the established industry.
Breaking the Cartel
The eyeglass industry has been consumed by Luxottica acting as a monopoly. They have gained so much power in the industry leaving consumers overpaying for eyeglasses and reduced options for good quality products.
Luxottica’s control is pervasive and leads to the consumer getting ripped off…


Breaking the Cartel
The eyeglass industry has been consumed by Luxottica acting as a monopoly. They have gained so much power in the industry leaving consumers overpaying for eyeglasses and reduced options for good quality products.
Luxottica’s control is pervasive and leads to the consumer getting ripped off…

Always 3 For 1
Our 3 for 1 offer is core to standing up for what we believe in. Forget the days where you’re stuck with settling with only 1 pair of overpriced glasses to wear every day.
Now you have a choice!
3 For 1
Our 3 for 1 offer is core to standing up for what we believe in. Forget the days where you’re stuck with settling with only 1 pair of overpriced glasses to wear every day.
Now you have a choice!
