Eyeglass Lens Upgrades
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 30, 2018 Eyeglasses are subjected to a great deal of wear and tear that can compromise their effectiveness and reduce their longevity, which are good reasons to protect lenses with lens coatings. For instance, because scratches can compromise vision and lead…
Read MoreDon’t Buy Cheaters! Get Readers from Us
We’ve all seen them at our corner drugstore – displays of reading glasses in varying strengths. You may have even thought to yourself, “I have been struggling to read lately – Maybe these will do the trick.” While these glasses may seem like a convenient solution to your vision problems, you may want to think…
Read MoreFraming Your Eyes Properly
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 17, 2018 In order for your eyeglasses to fit properly, they should be custom-fitted to your face so that they are comfortable and the lenses perform as intended. Glasses that slip down the bridge of the nose or otherwise move during…
Read MoreNutritional Supplements & Blue Filtering Lenses
The macula is a spot of yellow pigment near the center of the retina. The yellow pigment serves as a filter absorbing blue and ultraviolet light that is harmful to the retina. Preserving the pigment density of the macula is important for maintaining healthy vision. As we age the pigment can decrease allowing dangerous light…
Read MoreCan You Read The Fine Print?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 2, 2018 Even older adults with no serious age-related eye disorders are likely to find that their vision is not as good as it once was. Beginning in their early- to mid-forties, most individuals experience difficulty reading small print despite the…
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