Education & Training
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of October 14, 2018 I wrote this article while sitting on a Sun Country jet on my way home from Las Vegas where I attended Vision Expo West. Vison Expo West is an optical convention, where as opticians, we have an opportunity to…
Read MoreEyeglass Lens Upgrades
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 30, 2018 Eyeglasses are subjected to a great deal of wear and tear that can compromise their effectiveness and reduce their longevity, which are good reasons to protect lenses with lens coatings. For instance, because scratches can compromise vision and lead…
Read MoreFraming Your Eyes Properly
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 17, 2018 In order for your eyeglasses to fit properly, they should be custom-fitted to your face so that they are comfortable and the lenses perform as intended. Glasses that slip down the bridge of the nose or otherwise move during…
Read MoreCan You Read The Fine Print?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of September 2, 2018 Even older adults with no serious age-related eye disorders are likely to find that their vision is not as good as it once was. Beginning in their early- to mid-forties, most individuals experience difficulty reading small print despite the…
Read MoreMinimalist Eyeglass Frames Are Back In Style
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of August 19, 2018 Few fashion accessories can transform a person’s appearance better than well-crafted eyewear can. For those wanting to update their appearance, it should be noted that thin metal frames that look tailored, sleek, and light on the face are replacing…
Read MoreLighter, Thinner and Flatter Eyeglass Lenses
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of August 6, 2018 For those with a high degree of farsightedness, “asperhic lenses” offer some advantages over conventional eyeglass lenses. Because conventional lenses with plus corrections for farsightedness are thicker at the center, they protrude from the eyeglass frame. This central protrusion…
Read MoreAnti-Reflective Eyeglass Coatings
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of July 23, 2018 When choosing eyeglasses, consider having their lenses treated with “anti-reflective” (AR) coatings, which consist of applications of several layers of metal oxides to the front and back surfaces of the lenses. Each layer is designed to block reflected light…
Read MoreRetro Shades Come Full Circle
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of July 9, 2018 Sunglasses have become an essential part of men’s wardrobes. These signature pieces tell everyone much of what they need to know about a man at first glance. This year, the most popular trend revives the round-framed sunglasses of the…
Read MoreHave You Scheduled Your Eye Exam?
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of June 24, 2018 Now that summer break has started, now is the perfect time to get your child in for their eye exams. There tends to be more flexibility in appointment availability then during the school year when you’re trying to work…
Read MoreSaving Child Athletes’ Vision
Optic Topic by Steven A. Queenan at Regional Eye Optical – Week of June 10, 2018 It is reported that every 13 minutes a child with a sports-related eye injury visits a U.S. hospital emergency room for treatment. These injuries contribute to making eye injuries the leading cause of blindness in children. While they are…
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