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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The Childhood Myopia Epidemic
Did you know that myopia, or nearsightedness, affects half of all young adults in the US and Europe? In areas where kids spend significant time indoors, myopia is becoming more and more common. Spending too much time indoors at a young age can impact the eye’s development. Being indoors can cause the eye to grow…
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Towing The Browline
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 27, 2020 As their name implies, “browline” eyeglass frames place a great deal of emphasis on the wearer’s brows by making the upper portion of the frames thicker than the lower section. By simulating thick brows, browline frames either draw attention…
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What Are Trivex Eyeglass Lenses?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 11, 2020 When it comes to selecting a lens material that will supply a high degree of impact resistance, “Trivex” lenses are not only equal to polycarbonate, but they also offer some advantages. Both Trivex and polycarbonate lenses are thinner and…
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Are You Ready For Rimless Eyeglasses?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 30, 2020 Rimless glasses meet at the intersection of fashion and minimalism. Popularized by Theodore Roosevelt and later by luminaries such as John Lennon and Steve Jobs, this style is favored by anyone who is looking for functional, yet elegant, eye-wear….
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Getting The Right Eyeglasses Fit
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 13, 2020 If your eyeglasses do not fit well, they can be more of a distraction than a help. With this in mind, you know you have a problem when the arms (temples) of your glasses pinch the back of your…
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Tortoiseshell Glasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of August 30, 2020 Tortoiseshell exudes class and sophistication in a way that few other eyeglass frame materials can. The distinctive pattern of mottled amber, honey and brown shell spots seems to elevate the look of seriousness and intelligence of all who frame…
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Celebrity Eyeglass Frames
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of August 3, 2020 For those wanting fashion eyeglasses that will make them look like celebrities, the recommendation is to “THINK BIG!” The general idea is to draw attention with oversized frames and lenses that not only obscure the eyes but also extend…
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