Full-service optical · Abilene, Texas
See clearly.
Look like you.
Designer and boutique frames, prescription sunwear and lenses for kids and adults, fitted with real personal attention. Find us inside the Texas Midwest Eye Center building on N. Judge Ely Blvd.
Optical open Mon–Thu, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm · Eye clinic until 5:30 pm · Closed Fri–Sun
Eye exams with Dr. Carter: (325) 672-9000
- Silhouette eyewear our featured collection
- ZEISS lenses made by ZEISS labs
- Eye doctor on site Dr. Troy L. Carter, M.D.
- Kids’ frames & fittings for growing eyes
What we do
Everything for your eyewear, under one roof
From choosing the frame to the final adjustment, we take care of the whole job and take the time to get it right.
Designer & boutique frames
Silhouette, Kate Spade, Carrera, Flexon and more, plus prescription sunwear, Chem-Clip clip-ons and children’s frames.
See the eyewear
Lenses & coatings
ZEISS lenses in standard plastic, polycarbonate and high-index, with anti-reflection, blue-light filtering and transitional options.
Explore lenses
Fittings, adjustments & repairs
Personalized fittings for kids and adults, plus adjustments and repairs to keep your glasses comfortable.
How we help
One-stop eye care
Your eye doctor and your optical, in the same building
Texas Midwest Optical is owned by ophthalmologist Dr. Troy L. Carter, M.D. and sits inside the Texas Midwest Eye Center building. Get your eyes examined, then walk over to choose frames and lenses with our optical team, all at one address.
- Eye exams and appointments with Dr. Carter: (325) 672-9000
- Glasses, sunwear, fittings and repairs at the optical: (325) 670-0500
In the showroom
Brands you’ll find at Texas Midwest Optical
Featured collection
Silhouette
Ultra-light rimless and titanium eyewear, made in Austria since 1964. The star of our showroom.
Meet Silhouette- InterfaceFrames
- Kate SpadeFrames
- Ann TaylorFrames
- TuraFrames
- StetsonFrames
- FlexonFrames
- CarreraFrames
- Chem-ClipMagnetic clip-on sun lenses, custom cut to fit your frame
The star of our showroom
Silhouette eyewear
Ultra-light rimless and titanium frames, made in Austria since 1964. Stop by our Silhouette display and try on frames you barely feel.
See Silhouette & moreYour visit
From prescription to perfect fit
- 1
Bring your prescription
Bring your current prescription and glasses, or have your eye doctor send it over.
- 2
Choose your frames
Browse designer, boutique, sun and children’s frames with an optician who helps with fit and style.
- 3
Pick your lenses
We match lens material and coatings to your prescription, your budget and your day.
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Get fitted
When your ZEISS lenses arrive from the lab, we fit and adjust your glasses so they sit just right.
Questions
Answers before you visit
Phone numbers, frames, lenses, Chem-Clips, repairs and eye health: we’ve answered the questions patients ask us most.
Read all 34 FAQsWhich phone number should I call?
The optical, (325) 670-0500, handles frames, lenses, sunglasses, fittings, adjustments and repairs. Dr. Carter’s office, (325) 672-9000, books eye exams and medical appointments.
Which eyewear brands do you carry?
Silhouette is our featured collection. We also carry Interface, Kate Spade, Ann Taylor, Tura, Stetson, Flexon and Carrera. Selection changes, so call the optical at (325) 670-0500 if you are looking for a specific frame.
What is a Chem-Clip?
Chem-Clip clip-ons (from Chemistrie) are sun lenses custom cut to the exact shape of your frame. They attach with small magnets, so your everyday glasses become prescription sunglasses in seconds. Ask us whether your frame is a good match.
Where are your lenses made?
Our lenses are made by ZEISS at an off-site lab. Fittings, measurements and final adjustments happen here at the optical.
Is there an eye doctor in the same building?
Yes. Texas Midwest Optical is in the Texas Midwest Eye Center building, home to ophthalmologist Dr. Troy L. Carter, who owns the optical. That makes it a one-stop facility for eye care and eyewear. Call Dr. Carter’s office at (325) 672-9000 for appointments.
Visit us
Find us on N. Judge Ely Blvd.
1043 N. Judge Ely Blvd.Abilene, Texas 79601
Inside the Texas Midwest Eye Center building
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OPEN
MON – THU
OPTICAL 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
EYE CLINIC 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
CLOSED FRIDAY · SATURDAY · SUNDAY
Call the optical (325) 670-0500Ready for a clearer view?
Bring your prescription, browse the showroom and let us fit you properly.