Why Seniors Shouldn't Play Around with Their Eyesite
by Academy Eye Associates
The American Optometric Association has recommendations for how often adults need to get their eyes examined and those recommendations v...
Eyeglasses and Sunwear
Eyeglasses
Fashion and Quality at a Reasonable Price
We have a large and varied selection of quality eyeglass frames in our optical department. So, whether you’re looking for fashion or budget, we’ll always have plenty to choose from. We also have lots of styles especially for children, frames for different types of sports, and industrial safety eyeglasses as well. We feature designer styles from names you will recognize. All of our eyeglass frames are carefully evaluated by our trained opticians before we accept them into our optical department. We use well-respected manufacturers, who stand behind their products, so you can be certain you will enjoy years of service from your eyeglasses.
We use all of the newest types of eyeglass lenses, including no-line (progressive) bifocals, special lenses for computer users, and special, new ultra-thin lenses which make high-power eyeglass prescriptions look very appealing. We offer eyeglass lenses from Varilux, Sola, Hoya, and Nikon so you can be certain that you’ll receive the very best eyeglasses for your individual needs. Our optical laboratories enable us to have your eyeglasses ready in the shortest possible time and to handle most repairs immediately. Plus, our licensed opticians are experienced and trained in helping you find the most flattering, comfortable frames that are also best for your particular prescription. If you already have your prescription, we’ll be happy to make your eyeglasses using that prescription. We are proud to offer eyeglass frames from a range of quality manufacturers including:
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Oakley
- Lilly Pulitzer
- Furla
- BCBG
- Kate Spade
- OGI
- Penquin
- KLiiK & Fysh
- Silhouette
- Ray-ban
- Hugo Boss
- Fossil
- Nike
- Dolabany
- Guess
- Di Valdi
- Other designer frame brands
No appointment is necessary to visit our optical department. Simply visit during our normal office hours, browse our great selection and our optical staff will be happy to assist you.
Sports Lenses
If you play sports, you should keep two things in mind related to your vision: protection and precision.
Sports lenses protect the wearer’s eyes. Sports such as tennis, baseball, softball, and racquetball may see ball speeds of 90 mph or more. In baseball alone, there are over 500,000 injuries per year! But that is not the most common cause of sports-related eye injuries. Most eye injuries occur in basketball, where an elbow or a finger jabbed into the eye can cause corneal abrasions, fractured bones, retinal detachments, or even blindness. Polycarbonate lenses are more resistant to impact than glass or plastic and offer protection for 90% of eye injuries. Protective eyewear fits well, features a padded bridge, has prescription or non-prescription lenses, and has deep-grooved eyewires to prevent the lens from falling out.
The specialized lenses also optimize your vision. Depending on your sport, certain lenses are more appropriate than others. Dark, UV protection lenses are great for baseball and other outdoor sports. Golfers can benefit from gray-brown colored lenses which make it easier to outline the course. Even if you do not normally wear glasses, non-prescription sports lenses can benefit your performance. Some people think that lenses prevent the wearer from seeing the action, but many sports lenses have anti-fog, glare reduction, and scratch resistant properties. Some are also designed to maximize peripheral vision.
Sunwear
To reduce exposure to UV rays and their effects, we recommend you invest in a set of sunglasses which can provide at least 98% protection from UVA and UVB rays. While cheaper sunglasses can range from poor to excellent UV protection, our sunwear lines provide top quality protection from the sun. We carry a large selection of styles and colors.
Another product to consider is a pair of polarized sunglasses. Polarized lenses block light reflected from surfaces such as a flat road or smooth water. If you are involved in activities such as water sports, skiing, golfing, biking, fishing, and even driving, polarized lenses can be very helpful in reducing glare and giving a clearer view.
Finally, if you have a youngster in the family, it is never too early to fit them with sunglasses. Children under the age of 20 are the most susceptible to the damaging effects of UV light. One concern of parents is that their child will scratch, break, or lose the sunglasses; we are here to help you make the best choice for your child.
