Best Contacts For Dry Eyes

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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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Contact lens safety

Children’s Eye Exams

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Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of August 6, 2017 As we prepare our children for the upcoming school year, we take them shopping for clothes and school supplies among other things. Let’s not forget one often overlooked item, an eye exam. Proper vision is an essential tool for…

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Children's eye exams early detection and treatment

The Popularity of Progressive Lenses

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Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of July 23, 2017 While traditional bifocals have two prescriptions within the same lens (one for distance and one for reading), which are separated by a line across the entire width of the lens, “progressive addition lenses” (PAL) are seamless. Their design offers…

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Progressive lenses

Give It Your Best Shot

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Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of July 9, 2017 Whether you are a hunter or a sports shooter, you want sports eyewear that protects your eyes and optimizes your vision (particularly if you wear prescription lenses). Because most standard sunglasses and eyeglass frames sit low on the face,…

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Bridging The Nose

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Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of June 25, 2017 “Bridge” (the part of the frame between the lenses that sits on the nose) measurement and type are important factors to consider when determining the perfect fit of a pair of eyeglass frames. A “keyhole bridge,” which is most…

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Gearing Up

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Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of May 28, 2017 As we get ready for our spring and summer outdoors activities, we pull out the boat, tents, golf clubs, etc., let’s not forget to gear up our eye protection. With all outdoor activities, we are exposed to UV rays…

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Fashionable Frames

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Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of May 14, 2017 Those with an eye for fashion may want an updated list of the most stylish eyeglass frames for 2017. If so, look no farther than tortoise shell frames and horn-rimmed glasses made of quality acetate. Aside from the traditional…

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A Fitting Experience

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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…

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Improving Athletes’ Vision

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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…

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Right Between The Eyes

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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)…

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