When you undertake a particular job, you may need occupational lenses, which are not designed for everyday wear. Occupational bifocals and trifocals are made for specific jobs. These special-purpose eyeglasses are specifically suited for work situations. By placing the near, intermediate and far vision zones on certain areas of the lens, specific jobs are made easier. Anyone over the age… Continue reading Occupational Bifocals and Trifocals are Made for Specific Jobs
Category: Eyeglasses
Choose Eyewear That Makes You Look Younger
The older we get, the more likely we are to need eyeglasses. If glasses must be worn all the time, they also become an important fashion accessory. The wrong eyewear frames can date us and make us look our age. For a more youthful look, choose eyewear that makes you look younger by considering frame style and colour. An Eyewear… Continue reading Choose Eyewear That Makes You Look Younger
Next Optical Adds Givenchy Eyewear to Their Collection
The Givenchy eyewear collection is characterized by the style of the fashion house. Both the prescription eyeglasses and the sunglasses line aim to show the true spirit of the person who wears them. Givenchy combines up-to-date lens technology with craftsmanship, which can be seen in the metal inserts of the hinges. Givenchy glasses feature elegant and striking designs that provide… Continue reading Next Optical Adds Givenchy Eyewear to Their Collection
Drug Store Reading Glasses vs Prescription Reading Glasses
If you find yourself struggling to read the newspaper and the computer screen is starting to look blurry, it’s probably time for some reading glasses. While they sell reading glasses at the drugstore, you shouldn’t neglect having your regular eye exam. Just as preventative care is important to maintaining your overall health, regular vision exams are essential if you want… Continue reading Drug Store Reading Glasses vs Prescription Reading Glasses
How to Protect Your Eyeglasses from Being Damaged
Prescription eyeglasses can cost a pretty penny and most have plastic lenses which scratch more easily than glass. It’s abundantly clear that you need to protect this important investment from breakage and other damage you may not even be aware is happening. Follow these tips to protect your eyeglasses from being damaged. Things to Avoid Damage to your eyeglasses… Continue reading How to Protect Your Eyeglasses from Being Damaged
Eyeglass Frame Names and the Face Shapes They Suit
The eyeglass frames you pick should reflect your style and highlight who you are but there are so many kinds that the shopping experience can become overwhelming. To help you find just the right ones, here’s a guide to eyeglass frame names and the face shapes they suit. Aviator is a retro frame style that never goes out of style.… Continue reading Eyeglass Frame Names and the Face Shapes They Suit
The Differences between Bifocal, Trifocal and Progressive Lenses
Almost all of us will develop presbyopia at some point in our lives because it’s the natural result of aging, usually starting around middle age and progressing at a constant rate after onset. Presbyopia refers to a condition where the eye loses its ability to focus on objects close up. Most people begin to experience blurred vision when reading or… Continue reading The Differences between Bifocal, Trifocal and Progressive Lenses
New Spine Eyewear is Designed to Stay in Place
While the lenses in our eyeglasses have evolved over the years to include bifocals, scratch protection, progressive bifocals, automatic tinting for sun protection and more, the frames that hold the lenses haven’t changed much over time. That’s why it’s interesting to discover an important frame improvement. The new Spine eyewear is designed to stay in place. Sure, styles and designs… Continue reading New Spine Eyewear is Designed to Stay in Place
A Brief History of Eyeglasses
Today, we take the wide variety of eyeglass styles and their easy availability for granted but it wasn’t always so. In fact, it wasn’t until the end of the 1800’s that larger scale manufacturing started to become possible and there were fewer styles to choose from. Here’s a brief history of eyeglasses. Reading Stones Reading stones were the first vision… Continue reading A Brief History of Eyeglasses
Causes of Eye Twitching and How to Relieve It
Eye twitching is the involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelid. It isn’t a serious problem but it can be annoying. Usually an eye twitch lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes but, occasionally, eye twitching can last for a few days. It can occur on the lower eye for some people, while others experience it on their… Continue reading Causes of Eye Twitching and How to Relieve It
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