progressive eyewear

A Guide to Progressive Eyewear- How They Work and When They are Needed

The vast majority of people over 40 have something in common with Benjamin Franklin: presbyopia. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of eyesight experienced in middle age as the lenses in the eyes become less flexible.  Presbyopia makes it hard to focus on objects up close. Glasses easily correct for that, but if you already wear …

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The Serious Advantages of Screwless Eyewear and IC Berlin Sunglasses

Are you new to IC Berlin Sunglasses? Sunglasses an excellent accessory, and they make you look stylish. However, their use is not only for looking good because they can protect you from UV rays. What better glasses to fill this role but IC Berlin glasses and their screwless frames? Traditional hinges are without a doubt …

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Pediatric Ophthalmologist or Optometrist? A Guide to Kids’ Eye Doctors

Eye health is essential. Yet many people don’t care for their eyes. Rates of vision impairment are going up. In 2000, 3.3 million Americans had visual acuity less than 20/40. In 2010, that number has risen to 4.2 million. The National Institutes of Health project that by 2050, more than 12 million Americans will have …

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Seeing Clearly: A Complete Guide to Transition Bifocal Glasses

Bifocal glasses are generally believed to have been invented by Benjamin Franklin, who was both nearsighted and farsighted. This issue tends to develop as we age. As we grow older, the lenses in our eyes become less flexible. The bifocals of today have far outpaced what was available in Franklin’s time. While Franklin stuck pieces …

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Protecting Your Eyes From Long Term Damage: 5 Benefits of Wearing UV Sunglasses

Everyone likes being out in the sun and enjoying warm days to experience what the world has to offer. Few people hesitate to put on the SPF 30 lotion to protect their skin from the harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun but don’t forget about your eyes. You don’t want to lose your eyesight because …

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