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When eyeglasses were first invented, did you know that lenses were made from glass? However, although they offered excellent optics, glass lenses were heavy and highly breakable. Later on, it was discovered that plastics could also be used to make lenses, so glass lenses took a back seat.

If you are having trouble seeing signs at night or from reasonable distances, it is time to set an appointment with our office. We offer eye care that is top quality for an affordable rate, we know you depend on your eyes day in and day out, and will give you the care you not only deserve but need.

Astigmatism results from a change in the standard shape of the eye. Normally the eye is round, but astigmatism is the product of an oval eye surface. Proper prescription eyewear can correct the problem.

How long have eyeglasses been around? The first ones (as we know them) appeared in the late 13th century and, at first, were either attached to a holder or rested on the nose. The arms (aka temple pieces) didn’t appear until 18th.

Glaucoma is a complicated eye disease during which the optic nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain is damaged due to increased pressure in the eye (called intraocular pressure, or IOP). Glaucoma can leaded to permanent and irreversible vision loss, which is why early diagnosis and treatment is so important.

Children's eye screenings are a good thing, but eye exams are better. In fact, it is estimated that 80% of what children are taught in school is visual. Indeed, it is a fact that visual problems can have a profound effect on learning.

If you want to wear contact lenses, let us know what medications you are taking before ordering. Some drugs, believe it or not, aren't compatible with contacts lenses and can exacerbate vision problems.

A variety of new treatments are being developed to correct farsightedness or presbyopia. However, the National Institutes of Health point out that prescription eyeglasses are still the most immediate, effective, and affordable solution for the majority of people.

Eyeglasses first appeared in the late 13th century, and were held up to the eyes when needed. Temple pieces (the arms) to hold them on the face didn’t show up until the 1700s.

Your frames are as important as your lenses. Check them regularly for cracks or loose joints. If they no longer sit properly on your face, have them adjusted so you can wear them comfortably.