Glasses

Glasses, also known as eyeglasses (formal) or spectacles, are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes. They are normally used for vision correction or eye protection. Safety glasses are a kind of eye protection against flying debris or against visible and near visible light or radiation. Sunglassesallow better vision in bright daylight, and may protect against damage from high levels of ultraviolet light. Other types of glasses may be used for viewing visual information (such as stereoscopy) or simply just for aesthetic or fashion purposes.

Types of glasses

·         Historical types of glasses include the pince-nez, monocle, lorgnette, and scissor or scissors-glasses.

·         Modern glasses are typically supported by pads on the bridge of the nose and by temple arms (sides) placed over the ears.

 CR-39 lenses are the most common plastic lenses due to their low weight, high scratch resistance, low dispersion, and low transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

Polycarbonate and Trivex lenses are the lightest and most shatter-resistant, making them the best for impact protection.

Though modern frames can be both lightweight and flexible, and new lens materials and optical coatings are resistant to breakage and scratching, glasses can pose problems during rigorous sports. Scraping, fracturing, or breakage of the lenses can require repair by a Licensed Optician professional.

Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our goal is to give you the best pairof glasses so that you may see the world around you as clearly as possible. And what a world there is to see!

Don’t forget if you are in the State of Florida, you can drop in at any 20/20 EyeglassSuperstore® location in OrangeCity, Winter Park or Melbourne for an eye exam. You can also look up at collection of designer glasses, sunglasses, etc.  We have A Frame for Every Face and A Price for Every Budget®. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Protecting Your Eyes at Work

Eye injuries in the workplace are very common. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment each day. However, safety experts and eye doctors believe theright eye protection could have lessened the severity or even prevented 90% of these eye injuries.

Common eye injuries occurring at work can result from chemicals or foreign objects in the eye and cuts or scrapes on the cornea. Other causes of injuries include splashes with grease and oil, burns from steam, ultraviolet or infrared radiation exposure, and flying wood or metal chips. For original article click here

Two major reasons workers experience eye injuries on the job are because they were:

1. Not wearing eye protection, or
2. Wearing the wrong kind of protection for the job.

Personal protective eyewear, such as goggles, face shields, safety glasses, or full face respirators must be used when an eye hazard exists.

If you’re on the market for contact lenses and live in Orange City, Melbourne or Orlando, drop by 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore. Drop in for all your eyeglass, contact and sunglasses needs. We look forward to seeing you!

CHILD VISION

Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids' development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early.
Be sure to make vision care and eye checks a part of your child's routine medical care. For original article click here.

Different kinds of doctors offer eye care, and the names can be confusing:
·       Ophthalmologists are medical doctors (have gone to medical school) who provide comprehensive eye care with medicine and surgery.
·       Pediatric ophthalmologists have additional special training to treat kids' eye problems.
·       Optometrists provide services that may be similar to ophthalmologists, but they don't perform surgery. Some optometrists specialize in kids' eye problems.
·       Opticians fit and adjust eyeglasses.
Eye Exams
Routine medical exams for kids' vision include
·   Newborns should be checked for general eye health by a pediatrician or family physician in the hospital nursery.
·   High-risk newborns (including premature infants), those with a family history of eye problems.
·  Kids who wear prescriptionglasses or contacts should have annual checkups by an eye doctor to screen for vision changes.
Signs that a child may have vision problems include:
·       constant eye rubbing
·       extreme light sensitivity
·       poor focusing
·       poor visual tracking (following an object)
·       abnormal alignment or movement of the eyes (after 6 months of age)
·       chronic redness of the eyes
·       chronic tearing of the eyes
·       a white pupil instead of black

If you’re in the State of Florida, then drop in at any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® location in Melbourne, Orange City or Winter Park and get an eye exam done or schedule an appointment.