Sunglass Mirror Coatings
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of May 13, 2018 “Mirror coatings” can be applied to sunglass lenses to make them darker and give the front lens surface a mirror-like finish. Mirror coatings are popular among outdoor enthusiasts for their ability to decrease the amount of light passing through…
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Eyeglass Makeover
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 30, 2018 If you have been wearing the same pair of eyeglass frames every day for longer than you can remember (much in the way that some people have not changed their hairstyle for a decade or more), look upon a…
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What Determines Eye Color?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 23, 2018 Even though our irises can range in color from dark to light brown, green, hazel, gray, and blue, there are actually only two different pigments in our eyes, brown and red. The iris, composed of connective tissue and a…
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Sjogren’s Syndrome
What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. Your immune system mistakes the moisture-secreting glands in your eyes and mouth as harmful to your body. In order to neutralize the threat, your white blood cells begin attacking these glands. The result is a decrease in the production of tears and saliva. View Video…
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Presbyopia and Reading Glasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 1, 2018 As middle age approaches, the eye lens becomes increasingly inflexible, making it hard to focus on near objects. This condition, known as “presbyopia“, leads nearly everyone by age 60 to purchase reading glasses. Presbyopia is NOT a disease and…
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Do Your Eyeglass Frames Fit Properly?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 18, 2018 Once you select eyeglass frames, it is important to take facial measurements to get the right fit. Eyeglasses should sit firmly (but comfortably) on the bridge of the nose with the temples resting on the ears so that the…
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The Popularity of Cat-Eye Glasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 4, 2018 Women intent on recreating the glamour associated with the top movie stars of the 1950s need look no further than today’s cat-eye glasses. This beguiling form of eyewear, which was worn by big-name stars such as Marilyn Monroe and…
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Modern Eyeglass Frame Materials
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of February 18, 2018 When looking for a new eyeglass frame, many times we think the heavier the frame, the more durable the frame will be. With today’s technology, nothing could be further from the truth. Two lighter weight metals used to manufacture…
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Aviator Sunglasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of February 4, 2018 Aviator sunglasses were first developed during World War I in response to pilots’ need to protect their eyes from the glaring sun at heights previously unknown to war combatants. At that time, the Army Air Corps turned to Bausch…
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Cataract Surgery: Traditional Vs Laser
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed operations in medicine. Now, a new form of the procedure is available that adds laser precision to the operation. This advanced method significantly improves the precision of several key steps performed during cataract surgery. By combining computer-controlled laser technology with advanced 3D imaging, laser…
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