A Complete Range of Fashion & Technology

We stock an extensive collection of frames for our patients, which include famous designers, such as:

Gucci
Coach
Kate Spade
Liz Claiborne
Disney
NIKE
Giorgio Armani
Emporio Armani
Christian Dior
Calvin Klein
Silhouette
Ralph Lauren
Nautica
DKNY
Pierre Cardin
Flexon
Polaris
Fendi

If glasses are prescribed, our professional staff will assist you in selecting eyewear that will be most appropriate to your face and lens prescription. This process will include factors such as style and color, as well as sizing for proper fit and comfort.

High Technology in Spectacle Lenses

High-Index Materials - For Ultra-Light, Ultra- Thin lenses!
Aspheric Lens Designs - For flatter, less buldgy lenses.
UV-Blockers - To prevent transmission of harmful, ultruviolet radiation.
Photosensitive Materials - To change color and tint in response to sunlight.
Progressive Lenses - You can't see the "line" in your bifocals!
Occupational Lenses - With special designs for those hard at work.
Titanium & Flex-On - Virtually unbreakable lenses you can tie in a knot!
Polarized Lenses - Reduces glare caused by sunlight.
Anti-Reflective Coated Lenses - Reduces glare caused by headlights when driving.

Progressive Spectacle Lenses
(also known as multifocals or graduated lenses)

Everyone over their early 40's is affected to some degree by a natural loss of focussing ability called presbyopia. This is usually corrected with either reading spectacles, bifocals, trifocals or progressive lenses.

Progressive lenses are designed so that the distance prescription is used during straight-ahead gaze and the reading prescription during down-gaze. This then provides a more natural vision without any lines in the lens (which can get in the way on stairs for example). Progressive lenses offer:

• Excellent results for most patients.
  
• A focus for distance, near, and all distances in-between.
  
• Cosmetically, they "look younger" because there are no "lines."
  
• Vision correction that is more natural for the wearer.
  

New Lenses That Respond to Sunlight

Spectacle lenses with a tint that responds to sunlight (photochromics) have been available since the early 1970's. However, until recently these lenses were always made from glass.

Now new lightweight color change lenses are available made from resin (or plastic). There are several different brands but the most widely known are called Transitions or Colourmatic.

Photochromic Lenses:

• Are lightweight
  
• They respond to suit varying levels of glare.
  
• They also offer UV-protection as a feature of the material.
  
• The lens surfaces are treated to resist scratching.
  
• Newer versions also include high index materials for further reductions in weight & thickness.
  

How do I know if I need Glasses?

This is a tough question! Glasses are used to correct vision problems. But vision problems can have symptoms that are wide ranging.

Everyone should have a comprehensive eye test performed on their eyes, and Optometrists from across the globe recommend everyone have an eye check at least every 2 years.

Symptoms to look for which may indicate shortsightedness include:

• Difficulty seeing distant objects
  
• Squinting frequently
  
• Difficulty seeing writing on signs or television
  
• Difficulty with driving (particularly at night).
  

Symptoms to look for which may indicate longsightedness or presbyopia include:

• Headache
  
• Eye strain
  
• Occasional difficulty reading
  
• Fatigue
  
• Dislike or avoidance of reading
  
• Dislike or avoidance of computer work
  
• Difficulty changing focus from near to far
  
• Watery, uncomfortable eyes
  
• Excessive blinking
  
• Squinting to read
  
• Inability to read small print
  
• Inability to work on a computer
  
• Distance vision may become blurred (even though this is a contradiction with the definition of longsightedness!)
  

Symptoms to look for which may indicate astigmatism include:

• Difficulty seeing distant objects
  
• Difficulty seeing close objects

• Difficulty with computer screens
  
• Headaches
  
• Fatigue
  
• Inability to work on computer
  
• Dislike of reading
  
• Watery eyes
  
• Feelings of eyestrain
  

You must bear in mind that not all vision problems require glasses, and not all problems that require glasses are symptomatic. It is important to have your eyes checked regularly

What should I do if I think I might need glasses?

You should arrange for an eye examination with your local Optometrist. Eye examinations in the US are supported by the Medicare system for all American residents. Referrals are not required for an eye examination with an Optometrist. Your Optometrist will advise you on the condition of your eyesight, and will be able to recommend the best form of treatment if it is required.