Kid’s Eyeglasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 28, 2021 When it comes to choosing eyeglass frames for children, allowing kids to be part of the selection process can help encourage them to wear their glasses as often as their parents and teachers would like them to. Given the…
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What Is Anti-Reflective Coating?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 4, 2021 If you have been told that the glare bouncing off your eyeglass lenses prevented someone from looking you in the eye, there is a solution. “Anti-reflective” (AR) coatings, which are applied to both the fronts and backs of each…
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Are You Losing Your Vision?
When you first learn that your vision cannot be restored, it can be devastating. While this may not be what you planned for your life, there are ways to move forward. Over one million Americans are legally blind and still manage the tasks of everyday living with competence, ease, and joy. Rather than focusing on…
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Ocular Migraines
Ocular Migraines May Lead to Classic Migraines An ocular migraine occurs when blood vessels in part of the brain responsible for vision temporarily spasm. Ocular migraines cause a disturbance in one’s vision, known as an aura, which typically lasts from several minutes, to about an hour. An aura may appear as a blank spot, flickering…
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Understanding Prescription Lenses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of January 17, 2021 Prescription lenses are most commonly prescribed for nearsighted individuals whose eyeglass lenses are typically thicker at the periphery and thinner toward the center. As the prescription gets stronger, the lenses become thicker. Today’s lens materials make it possible to…
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Changing Eye Color
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of January 6, 2021 Aside from changing hair color, changing eye color may be one of the most appealing cosmetic changes that a person might consider. If so, contact lenses with an “enhancement tint” provide a temporary way of changing eye color. Slightly…
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Eye Protection At Home
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of December 23, 2020 Compared to construction sites and factories, the home may seem like a tame place. However, hammer and nails, household cleaning solutions, and the deep-fat fryer can jeopardize your eyesight with an errant nail or inadvertent splash of chemical liquid…
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One Size Does Not Fit All For Eyeglasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of December 12, 2020 Before you decide to purchase eyeglasses online, consider how critically important it is to have your eyeglasses custom-fitted by a vision specialist. While most stock eyeglasses and sunglasses are mass produced in sizes designed to fit the average person,…
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Light-Adaptive Lenses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of November 25, 2020 If you have grown tired of switching between your prescription eyeglasses and your sunglasses whenever you go from inside to outdoor and back again, it is time that you took a look at “photochromatic lenses.” Otherwise known as “transition”…
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What Tint For Sunglasses?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of November 8, 2020 When selecting sunglasses, refine your search by getting the color and shade that best suits your needs and preferences. With this in mind, take into account that gray is a neutral tint that enables wearers to view colors in…
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