Lenses For Light-Sensitive Eyes
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of June 21, 2020 If your eyes are sensitive to light as a result of migraines, post-concussion syndrome, or any of the many other light-sensitive conditions, you should ask about “FL-41” lenses. These precision-tinted, rose-colored, therapeutic lenses were first developed to help alleviate…
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Rimless and Half Rim Eyeglasses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of June 7, 2020 Whether you are new to wearing prescription eyeglasses and don’t want to draw attention to your glasses, or simply prefer a minimalist look, “rimless” glasses are the perfect choice. As their name suggests, rimless glasses do not have rims,…
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Anti-Reflective Coatings
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of May 25, 2020 Anyone who wears glasses can optimize the potential of their lenses to provide sharp, clear images by having them treated with an “anti-reflective” (AR) coating. Placement of these “anti-glare coatings,” as they are also known, on the fronts and…
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Aging Eyes
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of April 12, 2020 Along with facial wrinkles, the age-related loss of near-focusing power known as “presbyopia” is somewhat inevitable and difficult to hide. It immediately becomes clear to those with presbyopia that their near vision blurs when looking at small print. Most…
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Putting Your Vision Into Perspective
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 17, 2020 “Visual acuity,” which is measured with the use of a Snellen eye chart with the large “E” on top, refers to the sharpness of your vision. If you have 20/20 vision, is your vision perfect? The answer is “no,”…
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Selecting The Right Eyeglass Colors & Frames
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of March 2, 2020 One of the most important factors to take into consideration when selecting eyeglass frames is to choose a color that will complement your skin tone. First, determine whether your skin tone is “warm” or “cool.” While a cool complexion…
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What Are Aspheric Lenses?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of February 2, 2020 For those who would like their prescription eyeglass lenses to have a slimmer, more attractive profile, there are “aspheric” lenses. This design features lens curvatures that gradually change from the center of the lens to their outer edges. As…
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Eyeglass Frames That Fit Your Personality
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of January 19, 2020 When people say, “Oh, I didn’t recognize you without your glasses,” it shows how much eyewear plays a role in defining an individual. With this in mind, eyeglasses should be carefully selected to project the wearer’s personality. Of course,…
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What Are Plano Lenses?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of January 5, 2020 Why would anyone wear eyeglasses if he or she did not need prescription lenses to correct their vision? The easy answer is fashion. Many individuals wear eyeglasses having lenses with no visual correcting power, called “plano lenses,” to project…
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Eyeglass Frame Measurements
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of December 26, 2019 Selecting eyeglass frames is somewhat like purchasing a suit, in that a number of measurements need to be taken to ensure a proper fit. These measurements include the “frame width” (which measures the entire horizontal front of the frame),…
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