Eyeglass Lenses Comparisons
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 15, 2017 Eyeglasses can be outfitted with tinted lenses to reduce glare, improve contrast, enhance depth perception, or simply look cool. Tints are available for both plastic and glass lenses in virtually any hue. Lighter fashion tints are used primarily for…
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Eyeglasses For Children
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 1, 2017 Children require eyeglass frames and lenses that complement their lifestyles and satisfy their safety needs. As a starting point, parents of young children should select frames that carry a manufacturer guarantee to cover repairs and provide replacement parts for…
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Eyeglass Lens Options
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 17, 2017 While all eyeglass lenses used to be made of glass, plastic lenses are now preferred for their lighter weight, especially in large frames or high-powered prescriptions. Regular plastic (CR-39) lenses are not only more comfortable than glass lenses, but…
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Healthy Sleep Tips
Sleep is an often neglected yet critical aspect of maintaining optimal mental and physical health. You have probably heard that you need to eat more vegetables and stay active in order to improve your health, but don’t forget to also catch some z’s! Sleep allows your body to rest and restore, which is why you…
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The Truth About Eye Floaters
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 3, 2017 Those small specks that float across the fields of some people’s vision are called “floaters.” In actuality, they are the shadows that are cast upon the retina by tiny clumps of cells in the jelly-like fluid of the eyeball…
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Blue Light and Macular Degeneration
Every day we are exposed to increasing amounts of Blue Light. Outdoor exposure to blue light comes from the sun;, while Indoor exposure, comes from artificial sources of blue light, such as computers, tablets, cell phones, televisions, and modern energy efficient light bulbs. Over time, blue light can impair our daily visual performance, disrupt our…
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Best Contacts For Dry Eyes
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of August 20, 2017 Chronic dry eye can be so severe that many find it difficult to wear their contacts. However, new advancements in lens technology have led to the development of lenses that help address this problem. To begin with, soft contacts…
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Ocular Allergies Overview
Learn More About Eye Allergies and Their Causes If your eyes are itching, tearing, burning, or red you may have eye allergies, or what doctors call allergic conjunctivitis. Allergies develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized to something such as pollen, dust, pet dander, or mold. These are called allergens, and there are many…
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How to Safely Watch the 2017 Great American Eclipse
Looking directly at the sun during most parts of an eclipse can permanently damage your vision or blind you. But there are easy ways to view a solar eclipse safely. On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states will experience a total solar…
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Children’s Eye Exams
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of August 6, 2017 As we prepare our children for the upcoming school year, we take them shopping for clothes and school supplies among other things. Let’s not forget one often overlooked item, an eye exam. Proper vision is an essential tool for…
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