When visual correction is required, many people believe that a decision needs to be made whether they want to wear either contact lenses or glasses....
At Spectacle Warehouse we provide a variety of optical accessories for the entire family. Below are a few examples that we have available in store. ...
Just as our body loses elasticity and flexibility with age, so do our eyes and this ageing process is called ‘Presbyopia’. It typically starts aroun...
Driving is a big part of many of our lives and clear, comfortable vision is an important aspect of driving safety. Glasses can significantly impact ...
Are you nervous when you think about trying contact lenses? Don’t be. Putting contact lenses in and taking them out is easier than you might think! ...
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11533/ https://www.americaneyeassociates.com/how-does-the-retina-get-its-blood-supply/ * Have you ever b...
*What are high index lenses?* These lenses have a higher index of refraction and therefore bend light more efficiently than regular lenses. As a res...
Your eyes are never the same. Like being stronger with one hand or foot, you will always have a dominant eye. People tend to compare the vision of t...
For many of us makeup is an everyday product and part of our morning routine. We apply makeup out of habit without really thinking too much about it...
Milestones are ways to monitor your baby’s progress. From conception until 14 months, the physical development of your baby takes first priority. Th...
Daily disposable soft contact lenses are exactly what the term “daily disposable” implies, that is, a fresh new pair of contact lenses inserted into...
*Did you know there are 7 subtypes of dyslexia?* These are a combination of visual, auditory, and motor dyslexia. *What are dyslexia?* Dyslexia are ...
Biomarkers, or biological markers are biological measures of a biological state. Biomarkers are characteristics that can be objectively measured and...
We all know, going to the traffic department is a daunting experience and even though it happens only every 5 years, it always seem to creep up unex...
Photochromic lenses are clear lenses that darken when exposed to ultraviolet rays. As Transitions is the most popular brand of photochromic lenses, th...
There are two types of contact lens cleaning systems available today, Multi-Purpose Solution (MPS) systems and Peroxide systems. The most common is ...
* What is Lens Index? * The lens index of eyeglass lens material is an indicator of how efficiently the material refracts (bends) light. This effici...
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Our Views
Here we will discuss in depth Optometric views and opinions. The Optometrists from all the branches will be contributing to this educational platform.