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Our Awards

Urban Optiks Optometry’s commitment to excellence is recognized, not only regionally, but also on the national level. We are proud to be the recipient of numerous “framed” awards from local print publications and reader polls as well as being named as one of the “Top 10 Optometry Retailers in the Nation” by Invision Magazine. Make an appointment today to discover an award-winning 5 star experience.

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San Diego Magazine

Best Eyeglass STORE & BEST EYEGLASSES

With a circulation of almost a million subscribers, the readers of San Diego Magazine have selected Urban Optiks Optometry as the winner of  Best Eyeglass Store. Voters had the opportunity to vote for businesses both small and large recognizing the best in quality of products and services. We were previously honored to be voted Best Eyeglasses in San Diego in their Readers’ Choice Retail Awards. With a curious spirit and a deep love for our city, they give readers all they need to experience the best of #sdlife.

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Four team members posing with four framed award certificates

San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll

San Diego’s Favorite Eyeglass Store

Each year, The San Diego Union-Tribune conducts a “best of” readers poll in which readers are asked to vote for the “Best of the Best” in San Diego County. Votes are cast for businesses as an acknowledgment of providing excellent products & services. Readers nominate and recognize businesses they frequent in more than 175 categories. The awards recognize, not only the top vote-getters or “Best” in each category but also the runner-ups who are considered “Favorites.” With the immense competition in the “Best Eyeglass Store” category (including many of the big-box retailers) we are extremely proud to have been given this honor.

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San Diego Downtown & Mission Valley News

Best Optometrist - Gold Winner

Gay San Diego

Best Optometrist - Gold Winner

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City Beat Readers Poll

Best "Cool" Eyewear

Generational slang and colloquialisms come and go. One generation’s “that’s groovy” is another generation’s “that’s the bomb” is another generation’s “that’s lit.” But if there are two words that have somehow withstood the test of time and are still used regularly by both kids and adults, it’s “hot” and “cool.” San Diego City Beat’s first annual Best Of issue embraces the concept of “Hot & Cool.” So what makes something “hot” and what makes something “cool”? Well, while it’s obviously subjective, something that is “hot” is relatively new and/or has a lot of buzz and notoriety. Urban Optiks Optometry was selected as a “cool” pick, recognized for continuing to be, well, cool despite passing trends and moods.

Invision Magazine's

Americas Finest Optical Retailers

Top 10 Finalist in the Nation

The America’s Finest Optical Retailers Contest highlights the best examples of independent eyecare practices and retailers in North America. Optical retailers are judged by a panel of optical industry retail experts on six categories: story, exterior appearance, interior appearance, advertising & marketing, store website and overall individuality. The judges said, “Urban Optiks is beautifully designed and definitely differentiated from other optometric retail environments.” Click on the image above to read more.

America's Finest Optical Retailer certificate from Invision Magazine
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San Diego Equality Business Association

formerly Greater San Diego Business Association

Emerging Business of the Year

Each year the San Diego Equality Business Association (formerly Greater San Diego Business Association GSDBA) recognizes exceptional business and community leadership in action. Awards are given in the categories of Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year, Corporate Partner of the Year, and the Community Leadership Award. Urban Optiks Optometry was honored to receive the Emerging Business of the Year for 2010.

Human Rights & Equality

Certificate of Commendation

Urban Optiks was excited to receive a Certificate of Commendation from County Supervisor Ron Roberts on behalf of the Fourth Supervisorial District. It recognized our owner, Gary Klein's, commitment to human rights, equality and fair practices.

Human Right & Equality Award award from County Supervisor Ron Roberts
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