Shopko Vision Center (2024)

FAQs

Who bought Shopko Optical? ›

The Fielmann Group, a leading global eyewear provider, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement in which its US subsidiary, Fielmann USA, will acquire 100% equity ownership in Shopko Optical, an optical retailer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from Monarch Alternative Capital LP.

Digital eye exams and automated refraction use software-driven eye charts and sensors to measure how your eye reacts to light. By altering the magnification of an image until the sensors detect that the patient sees it clearly, an accurate prescription can be obtained.

Even after cracks, scratches, and breaks. GET QUALITY PROTECTION. *Coverage begins on day 38 to allow 7 days for dispensing and the 30-day Shopko Optical Satisfaction Guarantee. Limitations and Exclusions apply.

What if they don't fit correctly, break, or I don't like them? We're proud to offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on our eyewear products.

Shopko (stylized as SHOPKO, formerly stylized as ShopKo) was a chain of department stores based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. All locations closed on June 23, 2019, with the exception of the Shopko Optical locations, which continue to operate. Shopko Stores, Inc.

LensCrafters has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Luxottica (which has since merged with Essilor to form EssilorLuxottica), the largest eyewear company in the world, since 1995.

Unlimited Adjustments & Minor Repairs

When you purchase a complete pair of glasses at a Shopko Optical Center, you will be covered with free lifetime adjustments and minor repairs. Stop by your center and we will help adjust your glasses to make them fit just right.

Frame and Lens Warranty

Lenses and Frames are guaranteed against manufacturer defects for one year after the original date of purchase. The defective portion of the eyewear must be returned for the manufacturer's warranty to be valid.

Some optical stores and online sellers guarantee your satisfaction with your eyeglasses — even if you simply don't like them — by offering a refund or a store credit for the amount you paid for them. If so, you usually must return the glasses within a specified period of time (for example, within 30 days of purchase).

No. The expiration date of your glasses prescription is the last day you can get corrective lenses using that prescription. If your glasses prescription is no longer valid, you'll need a shiny new prescription to get new glasses or replacement lenses.

How much can I claim back for glasses? ›

For glasses and contact lenses, the maximum refund anyone can have is the voucher value that matches their prescription. You may also have to fill in an HC1 claim form for the NHS Low Income Scheme (see part 4).

You can deduct the costs for prescription eyeglasses and eye exams on your tax return. But they must be a part of your itemized medical deductions, which need to exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

Like many other struggling retail companies at the time, Shopko was taken over by a Wall Street private equity firm: Sun Capital Partners. Instead of keeping the company afloat, Sun Capital ultimately led Shopko to declare bankruptcy in January 2019.

Luxottica retails its products through stores that it owns, predominantly LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, and Glasses.com. It also owns EyeMed, one of the largest vision health insurance providers.

On June 27, 2019, VSP Global announced plans to acquire Visionworks. The acquisition was completed on October 1, 2019.