What is the 20/20/20 Rule?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of November 12, 2017 Now that our furnaces are blowing warm dry air throughout our houses, we start to notice more dryness. Our eyes feel the affect of this dryness also, especially when reading or working on our computers. The dry air and…
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Blepharoplasty: Introduction
Introduction to Blepharoplasty The eyes are the focal point of the face. Years of harsh sun exposure, as well as natural aging, gradually affect the thin, delicate skin around our eyes. Combined with changes in the deeper tissues around the eyes, these effects may cause the upper eyelids to droop or sag. The lower eyelids…
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How Is Your Vision Shaping Up?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 29, 2017 The shape of the “cornea,” the transparent dome of tissue covering the iris and pupil, plays a large role in determining how sharp a person’s vision is. When light enters the eye, the cornea is part of the mechanism…
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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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