Deciding on the ideal shade frame is not really about utility alone; it also involves expressing your uniqueness and boosting your confidence. Your glasses are not only prescriptive but also a tool for expressing yourself. Through this comprehensive guide, we will...
The Eyeglass Factory is offering free glasses for students 18 and younger with a prescription and a financial need. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As the school year gets underway, the Eyeglass Factory is offering free glasses for students 18 years old and under who...
The short answer, and majority consensus, is that it is recommended to get a new exam at least every two years. Actually, being a powerful lobbyist, the Optometric Association has oftentimes been successful in making it the law in many states. One may wonder if this...
There are two types of Doctors that can examine eyes and actually write an eyeglass prescription. The Ophthalmologist (MD) is the more “fully trained” Doctor that not only has eight years of education, (post high school) but also an additional four years of residence...
Always wet your lenses. Using “moisture” is the most important thing to remember when cleaning your glasses. Water works great! “Eyewear lens cleaners” may also work, but sometimes a fine mist may not be as good as a thorough rinse with good ole H2O. Wiping your...
In its simplest definition a progressive is a no-line bifocal. Today, the progressive lens is the preferred lens for anyone who needs help to “re-focus” from distance to near (“accommodation”). Almost everyone near fifty or more will experience the handicap and...
