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Sports Safety Prevents Vision Loss

Basketball is one the most eye injury prone sports in this country with close to 6,000 people suffering from injuries every year according to Prevent Blindness America. In fact, 1 in 10 college basketball players will sustain an eye injury. For children 14 years and younger, air and spring guns are the biggest culprit and among older children and [...]

By |September 20th, 2015|Categories: Optical News|Comments Off on Sports Safety Prevents Vision Loss

Digital surfacing relies on a controlled combination of lens design, precisely made molds, and manufacturing technology to create the perfect lens

Digital lenses use a new design process for lenses which take into account reading posture, near zone placement, binocular vision, and sharper central focus. Today, a computer program calculates all of these factors into a lens that gives you best vision in all areas you look through. Advanced fitting systems also take into account head tilt, eye rotation and movement, [...]

By |February 20th, 2015|Categories: Optical News|Comments Off on Digital surfacing relies on a controlled combination of lens design, precisely made molds, and manufacturing technology to create the perfect lens

The Difference Between High Quality Frames and Cheap Ones is More Than Their Price

You have tried on several frames of varying prices and styles…but for some reason one in particular stands out. It feels more balanced. The finish seems more polished and smooth. It just looks better. As you try on frames your instincts tell you that one frame stands out in quality over another. But why is that? What goes on before [...]

By |November 20th, 2014|Categories: Optical News|Comments Off on The Difference Between High Quality Frames and Cheap Ones is More Than Their Price

Vision is the Priceless Sports Enhancer – Protect It Well

Vision, just like speed and strength, is an important ingredient in how well you play your sport. Vision correction is a part of one's sporting equipment. As performance goes, it's as important as wearing the right clothing or wearing the right shoes. It's another way to enhance the game. Proper eye protection and correction can mean the difference between [...]

By |August 20th, 2014|Categories: Optical News|Comments Off on Vision is the Priceless Sports Enhancer – Protect It Well

What is the Difference between Vision and Medical Insurance?

Vision insurance covers routine eye care services such as periodic eye examinations and refractive services (determining the prescription). Many vision plans will also offer benefits on materials. These benefits may take the form of an allowance toward materials and special services such as contact lens fittings and follow-up. These benefits may also take the form of covered and non-covered [...]

By |December 20th, 2013|Categories: Optical News|Comments Off on What is the Difference between Vision and Medical Insurance?