Light and Sturdy Eyeglass Frames
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 16, 2016 For nearly a decade, chunky, plastic eyeglass frames have taken over the eyewear world. Once, these bulky frames were considered to be revolutionary and iconic. Now, they have become so commonplace that they are generally regarded as more evolutionary…
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Beware of the Blue Light
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 2, 2016 I just returned from The International Vision Expo 2016 held in Las Vegas. I have attended this convention several times, and one of the recurring themes of the past few years are the classes offered on Blue Light protection…
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FDA Approves the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses
FDA Approves the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses, the First and Only Extended Depth of Focus Lenses for People with Cataracts PR Newswire, ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 15, 2016 Abbott announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses for the treatment of cataracts. The first in a…
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UV Protection
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of July 24, 2016 Now that the 4th of July has past, and summer is in full swing, let the outdoor activities begin. Just as we use lotion to protect our skin from the UV rays, lets not also forget to protect our…
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Thinner Lenses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of July 10, 2016 Because “aspherical” eyeglass lenses are designed with less curvature than their traditional counterparts, they can be produced with a slimmer profile. In addition, their technically advanced design enables aspherical lenses to eliminate the distortions that wearers of conventional lenses…
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An Eye For The Unusual
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of June 26, 2016 If the eyewear being worn on fashion runways is any indication, women’s eyewear is coming up big – literally. Whether you are looking at round, square, or cat-eye frames, oversized sunglasses are a must. Speaking of cat-eye frames, they…
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Protect Your Eyes
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of June 13, 2016 According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIDSH), each day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment. The tragedy is that the vast majority of these injuries are preventable. View Video…
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Lens Coatings
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of May 30, 2016 For those blinded by glare while driving or sitting at their computers, “anti-reflective” lens coating is quite a desirable option. While coatings of this type were once deemed to be smudge-prone and hard to clean, newer anti-smudge/anti-fog technology provides…
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Smart Lenses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of May 1, 2016 One of the hottest trends in eyewear is “smart lenses,” which features clear eyeglass lenses when worn indoors that darken quickly when the wearer goes outdoors. These lenses are preferred by those with active lifestyles who can fully appreciate…
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The Male Point Of View
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 17, 2016 The newest look in men’s eyeglass frames is aviator-style glasses with round lenses. This retro-futuristic style is helped along with metal bridges and translucent plastic frames that bring a “Mad Max” sensibility to the traditional James Dean look. To…
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