A Fitting Experience
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 30, 2017 You should not casually select eyeglass frames any more than you would buy a suit without looking at its size. A properly fitted pair of frames should match the width of your face. Moreover, you should be able to…
Read MoreImproving Athletes’ Vision
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 17, 2017 Many athletes on all levels spend lots of time training and conditioning without ever having undergone an eye exam. This can be a significant oversight, particularly if an athlete is under-performing. Getting any athlete’s “visual acuity” (VA) to 20/20…
Read MoreRight Between The Eyes
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 2, 2017 In order for a new set of prescription lenses to correct the wearer’s vision properly, the center of each lens must be precisely centered over the corresponding pupil of each eye. With this in mid, the “papillary distance” (PD)…
Read MoreGoing Off-Script With Piano Eyeglasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 19, 2017 Eyeglasses have attained such lofty status as stylish accessories that many people often wear them simply to make a fashion statement. Non-prescription eyewear, called “piano eyeglasses,” is worn by people with perfect vision for cosmetic purposes. Much in the…
Read MoreEyes That Have It
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 5, 2017 If you are a woman who has just started wearing prescription eyeglasses for the first time, bear in mind that lenses that correct for nearsightedness tend to make eyes seem smaller. With this in mind, you may want to…
Read MoreComplementary Frames
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of February 19, 2017 When choosing eyeglass frames, be sure their color complements your skin tone. “Warm” skin tones (with a bronze, golden, or peaches-and-cream look) are best served by eyeglass frames that come in shades of gold, copper, bronze, tortoise, honey, brown,…
Read MoreFitting Conclusions
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of February 5, 2017 Eyeglass frames must look good as well as fit well if they are going to be comfortable and effectively correct vision. For instance, if eyeglasses slide down the nose, the lenses’ optical centers will not line up with the…
Read MoreLeading Cause Of Vision Loss In Children
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of January 22, 2017 New research finds that sports-related eye injuries cause about 30,000 emergency room visits in the United States each year, and that sports eye injuries are the largest cause of vision loss in children. The incidence of these injuries peaks…
Read MorePrecision Tinted Lenses For Migraines
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of January 8, 2017 It is estimated that 13% of U.S. adults suffer from migraines each year. This type of headache typically occurs on one side of the head, but it can start on one side and spread to involve the entire head….
Read MoreLook Smart
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of December 25, 2016 It’s no secret that some people wear eyeglasses to make themselves look smarter and/or more serious. As the reasoning goes, glasses lend a more studious appearance to those who wear them. With this in mind, directors sometimes tell actors…
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