CHOICE-EYEGLASSES in Denison
Contemporary eyewear provides you with much more than sharp vision. At our Denison optical we carry the latest European and American designer eyewear collections in a variety of styles, colors and materials including titanium, stainless steel and plastic. Our optical staff looks forward to helping you select the best eyewear for your vision prescription, lifestyle, and unique fashion taste!
Quality Lenses and Eyeglasses at iSight of Denison
Find the best fit for your specific needs and we can explain how different lenses and frames will impact your vision. We will help you narrow down your choices so you can find the look, fit and functionality you want from your eyewear.
New clients and all our current patients are welcome to visit our optical at iSight of Denison with their current prescription - no appointment necessary.
Eyeglass Basics
The Frame
Frames are made from a large variety of materials ranging from acetates and hard plastics to metals and metal alloys. The quality of frame materials is very high nowadays with many cutting-edge manufacturers investing heavily in developing new innovations and materials to make stronger, more flexible, lighter, and more beautiful frames.
In considering the optimal material for your eyeglass frame, your lifestyle plays a big role. Children and those with active lifestyles require durable and flexible frames that are resistant to breaks from hits and falls. Those who have skin allergies need to seek out frames made from hypoallergenic materials such as acetate, titanium, or stainless steel. Other characteristics of frame materials to consider are the weight or flexibility of the material as well as the price. Many designers also use wood, bone, or precious metals to adorn frames and to add an extra flare.
Hinges and nosepads also play an important role in the durability and comfort of your frames. Children, in particular, can benefit from spring hinges and nosepads which can keep the frames from slipping off. Rimless or semi-rimless glasses are also an option for those that durability is not a primary concern.
Frame size is a very important factor in frame selection. Frames should fit well and not slip off the nose or be too tight and press against the temples or the sides of the nose.
More and more top fashion design brands are coming out with designer eyewear collections to suit every taste and style. Frames come in all colors, sizes, and shapes so the choices are endless in finding a frame that suits your personal style and looks good with your face shape and coloring.
Lenses
Even though people spend much more time focusing on frame selection, as a medical device, the lenses of your eyeglasses are the most important part. It is therefore very important that you obtain your lenses (and therefore your glasses) from a reputable source. It is always best to buy eyeglasses through an eye doctor who is able to check that the lenses are made and fitted properly to ensure your best possible vision.
There are a number of variables to consider in selecting lenses.
If you have a high prescription which may require thicker lenses, you may want to ask for aspheric lenses that are thinner than normal lenses.
There are lenses that are made from materials that are more durable and shatter-resistant such as polycarbonate or trivex, which can be useful for children or sports eyewear.
Photochromic lenses can serve as eyeglasses and sunglasses as the lenses darken when exposed to the sunlight to block out the sunlight and UV rays.
Polarized lenses create greater eye comfort by reducing glare specifically from the water or snow and are great for sunglasses for those that spend time outdoors.
There are also a number of coating options that you can add to lenses to enhance certain characteristics such as anti-reflective coatings, anti-scratch coatings, or UV coatings to reduce exposure from the sun. Adding a coating may require special cleaning or treatment so ask your eye doctor or optician about special instructions.
Eyeglasses Over 40
Once you approach age 40 you are likely to begin to experience presbyopia which is the loss of the ability to focus on close objects. This happens as the eye begins to age and can easily be corrected with reading glasses. However, if you already have an eyeglass prescription for distance vision, you will need a solution that enables you to see your best both near and far.
There are a number of options available for presbyopes including bifocals, multifocal, and progressive lenses with new technology improving the options all the time. You should speak to the optician regarding the best solution for your individual needs.
Whether they are for a child’s first pair, a second pair of designer frames or a senior with a complicated prescription, you should always consult with your Denison eye doctor for a new pair of glasses. Ultimately, your eyeglasses have a job and that it to help you to see your best to get the most out of every day.
- An in-depth look at eyeglass lens options, that goes beyond basic glass or plastic lenses.
- How can you narrow down your options and choose the style of frames that are best for you?
Prescription Eyeglasses
No matter what your eye condition, or how you choose to view the world, there are now prescription lenses that meet your unique lifestyle and vision correction needs. Eyeglass lenses that change as the light changes, from clear indoors to dark outdoors. Bifocal lenses that provide multiple fields of vision. High-index lenses that are thinner and lighter than ever before. And progressive lenses that eliminate the traditional lines of multi-focal lenses. The point is, while eyeglass lenses are prescribed to correct all kinds of vision problems, prescription lenses have come a long way—offering you the opportunity to truly customize your eyeglasses and make a statement about how you choose to look at the world.
- Bifocals are lenses with two distinct viewing areas to help correct vision that fails at two or even three distances.
- Manufactured to be thinner at the edges of the lens and lighter in weight overall—a good choice for people with stronger prescriptions.
- Photochromic lenses change from clear to dark based on the intensity of UV radiation.
- Polycarbonate lenses are up to 10 times more impact resistant than regular plastic lenses.
- Progressive lenses allow multiple vision fields to be incorporated into a single lens without any clear distinction between the fields themselves. This is why progressive lenses are often referred to as “no-line” bifocals or trifocals.
- These lens care and maintenance tips will go a long way toward maintaining your healthy sight.
- Which frame material is right for you? Learn about the different types of metal and plastic, and the advantages of each.
- Tips for Keeping Your Frames Properly Maintained.
Specialty Eyewear
Sports, water activities, and all types of outdoor recreation depend upon top visual skills. In addition to crisp eyesight, you need excellent depth perception, eye-hand coordination, and peripheral awareness. Our optical technicians will match you to the best eyewear for your needs. Whether you play racquetball, go SCUBA diving or spend your leisure time hunting, our eye care team will examine your vision and recommend the most appropriate eyewear.
With consideration for your particular sport or hobby, our eye doctors will customize your eye exam. We may use tests to inspect your vision while in motion outside, or while you’re interacting with other objects or players. Computerized exams with 3D, holographic images are very helpful, as well as automated testing that measures your reaction time.
iSight of Denison offers an extensive selection of specialty eyewear, and you may need more than one pair of eyeglasses to suit all of your requirements! In addition to safety glasses for sports, we also feature eyewear to protect your eyes from extended computer use. Driving glasses, designed with polarized lenses to diminish glare, are another popular item. Customized tints are also available to enhance contrast for sharp vision in all weather conditions. If your occupation involves hazardous work, such as using power tools, we have a variety of safety eyewear to recommend.
Whatever your sport or hobby, make sure that you are protecting your eyes and achieving optimal performance with the right pair of specialty eyewear. Contact us today to set up a specialty eyewear consultation.
- Glasses for All Seasons, for All Reasons
- Enjoy sports to the fullest, with no worries about eye safety. Learn more about the benefits of protective sports eyewear for you and your kids.
- The proper sports eyewear will help you see as clearly in the pool and underwater as you do on dry ground.
- Good vision is critical when hunting or using a firearm, so look for the right features when buying “shooting glasses.
- Sports eyewear does more than just protect your eyes from injury – it offers performance advantages as well.
Lens Treatments
A lens treatment is a special additive that either bonds with the lens, or is built into the lens during the lens manufacturing process. Lens treatments are available as individual additions to lenses, and are also commonly bundled into single lens products for convenience and maximum benefit to your eyes.
Common Lens Coatings & Treatments:
- The UV rays in sunlight can be harmful to the eyes. Lenses that block 100% UV help to ward off various eye conditions and damage.
- Scratches on lenses are distracting, plain and simple. And they can interfere with lens performance. Scratch-resistant treatments imbued into the lens surface toughen up the lenses making them more durable.
- For fashion, comfort and clarity anti-reflective treatments are the way to go. They make the lens nearly invisible, and cut glare from headlights, computer screens and harsh lighting
Chic Eyeglasses in Denison
We know your favorite fashion accessory isn’t actually an accessory at all… it’s actually quite a necessity. For that reason, at our Denison optical, we have an extensive selection of eyewear including the latest styles, functional options, and prices in sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses.
