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…
Read MoreThinner 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…
Read MoreAn 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…
Read MoreProtect 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…
Read MoreLens 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…
Read MoreSmart 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreChanging With The Times
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 2, 2016 Today’s hippest eyeglass lenses are also the most versatile, practical, and functional. We are talking about “photochromic” lenses, of course. These lenses darken and lighten according to how much ultraviolet (UV) light they are exposed to. This transformation is…
Read MoreAll In Align
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 20, 2016 In order for prescription eyeglass lenses to fit properly and work effectively, it is essential to know the distance between the wearer’s pupils so that the lenses optical centers line up directly in front of the pupils. Neglecting to…
Read MoreWelcome to the new web site at Regional Eye Center
Regional Eye Center in Hutchinson, MN is happy to announce the launch of our new web site! Working closely with Mark Lewandowski at Studio 544, the new site is intended to be more user friendly for our customers as well as being responsive for mobile and portable devices. We hope you like it.
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