Focused On Your Vision Needs

Your  One-Stop Family

Optical Center

in Peterborough

Get your eyes examined and choose from a wide range of eyewear for men, women and children.

Hours: Mon - Fri:  10am to 8pm | Sat: 10am to 6pm | Sun: Closed

AWARD WINNING - Locally Owned and Operated - Serving you since 1980

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Nelms Opticians

Designer Frames and Glasses in Peterborough

Enjoy a personalized approach to vision care and the area’s largest selection of frames by visiting Nelms Opticians. We are a locally owned, Canadian independent store that has a wide range of designer frames and glasses in Peterborough. Focused on your unique eye care needs, our friendly and highly trained staff will guide you through the process of finding your ideal eyewear and contact lenses. Our no-pressure shopping experience and pleasant atmosphere make finding the vision products you need easy!

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Over 1,000 Frames to Choose From at Prices to Meet Your Budget

If you are looking for exclusive, designer eyewear in Peterborough, Nelms Opticians has the brands you know and love: Maui Jim, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Silhouette, Genesis, Tiffany & Co, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Boss, and more. Check out the many brands of frames, lenses and sunglasses we have available. Our vast selection includes over 1,000 frames at various prices to meet your exact budget.

Full-Service Family Optical Centre

Nelms Opticians helps you see clearly by fitting you with appropriate lenses to meet your daily requirements. Our quality progressive lenses provide a balance between near and far vision, stable image perception and a wide, distortion-free field of vision. Whether you need bifocals, trifocals, progressives or contact lenses, our optical professionals and BOARD-CERTIFIED Master Contact Lens Fitter are here to help. Nelms Opticians can also handle your repairs and warranty services.


If you’re looking for sunglasses, we offer the ultimate in sun and snow glare protection with 100% UVA and UVB blockage. Be sure to ask about our many available styles and brands of polarized sunglasses.

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Protect Your Vision With Regular Eye Exams

Check your vision with our independent and experienced Optometrists.

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FAQ

Learn More About Eye Exams in Peterborough

Nelms Opticians believes in the importance of educating our customers. Here, you will find the answers to many of our most frequently asked questions about eye care, eye exams, contact lenses and several common eye conditions. Should you not find the answer to your specific question listed on this page, please feel free to contact us or pay our optical centre in Peterborough a visit today.

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  • What is Considered an Eye Emergency?

    Please contact us immediately (or go directly to your nearest hospital) if you experience any of the following eye emergencies.


    • Black spots
    • Flashes of light
    • Eye injury or pain
    • Curtain-like vision obstruction
    • Sudden haze or blurring
    • Red, swollen eyelids
    • Halos
    • Loss of side vision

  • Do I Need a Prescription to Purchase Contact Lenses?

    Yes, it’s illegal to sell contacts without one. A poorly-fitted contact lens or certain lens materials can cause discomfort, inflammation, infection, poor vision and permanent eye damage due to the lack of oxygen to your eye tissue.

  • What is Myopia (Nearsightedness)?

    When you’re nearsighted, it’s difficult to focus on objects in the distance. However, you are able to see objects up close fairly well.

  • What is Hyperopia (Farsightedness)?

    When you’re farsighted, close-up objects appear blurry, while objects at a distance are clear.

  • What is Astigmatism?

    Astigmatism is a very common condition involving an uneven or irregular shape of your cornea. Your vision may be distorted both near and far as a result.

  • What is Presbyopia?

    Presbyopia is a natural occurrence for people in their mid-40s and is comparable to adjusting the focus on a pair of binoculars. With age, your lens loses its ability to flex and change with its surroundings.

  • What is Glaucoma?

    With glaucoma, there’s damage to your optic nerve resulting in gradual, irreversible loss of vision. It’s painless and has no symptoms, and if left untreated, can cause blindness. It usually comes with high eye pressure. It can be detected in a routine eye exam.