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How to Choose the Right Eyewear for Your Face Shape and Personality

Choosing Eyewear Choosing new glasses can be fun, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. With so many thousands of available options, how do you go about choosing the right glasses for your face? We’ve got some tips for choosing eyewear, and it all starts with considering the shape of your face. What Is Your Face Shape? You’ve probably …

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3 Benefits of Anti-Glare Coating

Do you ever find yourself struggling to see clearly in bright lighting situations? Maybe you’re sitting in front of your computer screen or walking outside on a sunny day. If so, anti-glare glasses could be the solution you’ve been searching for. Anti-glare coating is an added feature to your glasses and is designed to decrease reflection and allow for clearer vision in …

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Finding the Best Prescription Sunglasses

You slather on the sunscreen every time you head outside, but what are you doing to protect your eyes from UV rays? You can go with regular sunglasses, but if you have an eyeglass prescription, prescription sunglasses are a much better solution. They’re far more convenient than scrambling for clip on sun lenses every time the sun gets in your …

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Choosing the Right Frames for Your Face Shape

Wearing glasses isn’t just about correcting your vision; it’s also about making a fashion statement. When choosing new glasses to enhance your look, you should consider the shape of your face. Follow this guide to help you select frames that complement your face shape and convey your style. Frames for a Square Face Shape A square-shaped face features a broad …

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Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in the Winter

Time to Wintereyes Ryan McGowan, Certified Optician We all know of the importance of wearing sunglasses in the summer time but how about in the winter? Did you know winter intensifies UV rays by increasing the amount of light reflected off the ground? All that snow makes the perfect trampoline for UV rays and glare to bounce right into your …

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Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Children

Consider that around 80% of learning is visual, and 60% of children with learning difficulties have undiagnosed vision problems. You can bet the two are related. The connection between vision problems and learning disabilities stems from the fact that children often don’t self-report. When they struggle with visual tasks, they may not understand the problem stems from their eyes. All …

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How To Protect Against Common Sports Eye Injuries

It’s probably apparent to you that your eyes are one of the most delicate and easily injured parts of your body, and need to be protected. That’s why, whenever you’re outside or engaging in an activity, safety precautions like sunglasses and goggles are a good idea. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you’ll face eye injury. Have you ever wondered which …

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How to Choose the Best Eyeglasses for You?

Eyeglasses have been around since the 13thcentury, but they haven’t always been a fashionable accessory. In fact, some people used to dread shopping for eyeglasses because of a fear that they wouldn’t find a pair that was flattering. Today, there are so many eyeglasses from which to choose, it can actually be a daunting task to pick the perfect pair. …

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The Pros and Cons of Transition Lenses

Transition lenses, or photochromic lenses, are the lenses that darken in the sunlight and lighten in softer light or the dark. These lenses have been around for a decade or more, and they offer the convenience of sunglasses without having to wear them over your prescription glasses or having to constantly switch between the two. But is it really as …

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Caring for Your Glasses: Keeping Them From Getting Scratched

With all the methods and products available to clean your glasses, it can be difficult to know exactly what to use and how to clean them. You not only want your glasses to be clean so you can see out of them, you also want to keep them from getting scratched. The key when it comes to cleaning and caring …

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What to Expect When Getting Glasses for the First Time

After years of headaches and blurry street signs, you have finally decided to bite the bullet and visit the optometrist. Your eye doctor tells you that prescription glasses are now part of your future. Oh, happy day! Wearing glasses may seem like a major pain, but the difference in your vision is definitely worth it. To make the transition as …

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What to Expect When Your Child Gets Glasses for the First Time

A Useful Guide to Get You Through the Adjustment Period Finding out that your child needs glasses can be a little overwhelming. Of course, you want your son or daughter to see clearly, but if you find yourself asking questions like “how in the world am I going to keep those things on my active 4-year-old”, don’t sweat it. You …

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The Importance of Sunglasses

Top 5 Reasons You Should Wear Sunglasses More Often Maybe your mom nagged you to wear sunglasses as a kid, or your dad always had an extra pair around to make you wear on bike rides, but have you ever wondered: Why do I actually need to wear sunglasses? Aside from their status as a style accessory, sunglasses have a …

Do You Need Reading Glasses?

A common reason for individuals to visit an eye doctor as they get older is a decrease in their eyes’ ability to read well. With age, the lenses in your eyes can become less flexible, making it more difficult for them to focus on close objects. Watch this video if you’re wondering if you need reading eyeglasses near Derry or Windham. One …

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How to Choose a Pair of Frames

Once your eye doctor has administered an eye exam and vision test, you can look through the available eyeglasses frames at our optical shops in Derry, Windham and Loddonderry . The style, shape, and color of eyeglasses frames you choose will depend on your eye care budget, face shape, and your personal aesthetics. You can try on a number of different eyeglasses …

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The Eye-Opening Facts About Buying Glasses Online

Do you need eyeglasses near Londonderry and Windham ? Chances are you’ve considered skipping a visit to the eye doctor and purchasing your frames online instead. While there are some advantages to buying glasses on the Internet, such as a wide selection of inexpensive frames, these generally do not outweigh the drawbacks. Read on to learn the facts about shopping …