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Corner Optical

May 15, 2017 | 9:15 AM

Corner Optical has worked hard to earn their reputation, and twice as hard to make all of their customers feel  happy and satisfied every time they enter their office. They carry all the trusted brand names in eyewear including: Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Coach, Guess, Spy and Calvin Klein.

◾Huge selection of eye care services, treatments and products.
◾Work with many vision and medical insurers.
◾We also accept cash, checks and credit cards for payment.

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CORNER OPTICAL CONTACT INFO
4400 32 Street
Vernon, BC V1T 9H2
Phone number(250) 545-3318

 

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Highway alerts
Two orange rainfall warnings issued as heavy rain threatens southern B.C. highways
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Missing Snowmobilers
Three sledders, two whom were missing for days, rescued from Hunters Range area
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Dec 14, 2025
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