The new College Optical Express in the Student Health and Wellness Center is open with a re-scheduled grand opening on April 6. The vision center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and is located on the first floor of Chestnut Hall. It offers a wide range of eye care and eyewear services focusing exclusively on the UNT community. A previously scheduled grand opening for October 2008 was delayed because of the economic downturn. 

 Faculty and staff need to show a UNT ID to use the vision center’s services. In the future, they may obtain a vision benefits card.

During the summer months, the center may operate on a reduced schedule. In addition, patients may access www.collegeopticalexpress.com/ to re-order contact lenses or other eyewear needs.

College Optical Express will provide UNT students, faculty and staff with the following:

• Comprehensive eye exams
• Selective eye care treatment
• Eyeglass lenses and frames
• On-site laboratory, with same or next day service
• Eyeglass repairs and adjustments
• Contact lenses
• Designer sunglasses
• Sports and safety glasses
• Eyewear accessories
• LASIK surgery screenings and referrals

"Negotiations with an optometrist are near completion and optometric services will be online shortly." says Reggie Bond, executive director of the Student Health and Wellness Services.