Our Local Hero

One out of every four children requires some form of eye care, but half of their families can’t afford it. Enter Rick Feldman, owner of the Eyeglass Factory. Twenty-six years ago, soon after he moved to Santa Barbara from New England and opened the Eyeglass Factory’s...

Introducing Dr. Kathryn Waters, O.D.

Dr. Kathryn Waters, a native of northern Wisconsin and graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, is now scheduling eye exams at her new practice right next door to the Eyeglass Factory in Santa Barbara. Dr. Waters came to California for extensive training at the...

How do I select a Sunglass?

The only protection you need in a good sunglass is the ability to block out UVA and UVB light rays. UVA and UVB are the ultraviolet sun rays that can harm the eye. (If you ever see a claim of protection from UVC, these are light rays that are blocked by the ozone and...