Studies Show that Myopia Control Can Be Effective For several years, eye care researchers and practitioners have looked for treatments to cure or slow nearsightedness, or myopia. This issue, which has increased in the United States and across the world in the last few decades, affects about 30% of teens and children, making it one…
August is here, which means school is just around the corner! As technology becomes more and more central in our lives, kids are likely to spend as much time in front of the screen during the school year – if not more – than ever. Parents worry about how much screen time their children get,…
Whether you wear glasses all day, alternative between contacts and glasses, or just sport a pair of “readers,” it’s important to take good care of your eyeglasses. In addition, prescription glasses are an investment, and it can take time to find and fit a pair that’s just right! You owe it to yourself to ensure…
So it’s time to get new glasses. Time to think about the big questions: what type of frame looks best on my face? Should I get a neutral color or something bolder? While choosing new glasses may make us think about what sort of frames we’d like next, the reality is that the lenses in…
Getting glasses for the first time can be difficult for a child. Still, treating vision problems early and appropriately is vital. As we have discussed before, according to the American Optometric Association, one in four elementary-aged children have undetected vision problems. In addition, vision problems can contribute to other issues: 70% of school age children…
Breaking glasses can be frustrating and expensive. While Uptown Eye Care has a fabulous warranty* to take the worry out of glasses ownership, breaking your glasses is never a fun experience. Here are some tips to help you prevent your glasses from breaking! 1. Keep them in a case when they’re not on your face.…
Do you look forward to seeing the latest fashion trends each year? Do you update your wardrobe to reflect the hot, new looks when the season changes? Frame designers update their styles each year also. From cat-eye glasses to large (and we mean LARGE) lenses to thick, black, box-like frames, glasses have come in many…
Eye Protection for Winter Sports With snow falling and slopes beckoning, are you also sensitive to eye safety while skiing or snowboarding? Winter eye protection is just as important as summer eye protection, and winter sports goggles are often even more stylish than summer sports goggles. We will break down the various types of snow…
Did you know that, just like hairstyles, the right glasses can also enhance your face shape? Whether you have a rectangle or oval face, a heart-shaped or a round face, there is a pair of frames out there that perfectly complements your face shape. If you take the time to play up your face’s best features with your hair and, if you are female, with your makeup, take the time to choose the right pair of glasses, as well!
Can you imagine wearing glasses without the part of the frame known as the temple? How about constantly carrying around two pairs of glasses and interchanging them instead of using bifocals? Eyeglasses have come a long way since they were invented. In fact, no one is sure when exactly they were invented.
