Eyewear center
Our optical department carries a wide variety of ophthalmic materials to serve your vision needs.
Our frame selection includes the brands:
- Bebe
- Vera Wang
- Konishi, Monalisa
- Maui Jim Sunglasses
- Michael Kors, Ray Ban
- Marchon, Nike
- Guess, Guess Marciano,
- Carrera, Emozioni, Fossil, Kate Spade, Safilo Elasta, Tommy Hilfiger
- Sunglasses (Bebe, Carrera, Fossil, Guess, Guess Marciano, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Nike, RayBan, Vera Wang)
Our eyewear selection includes:
- We have many frames that come with matching sun-clips (some are magnetic)
- Our selection includes rimless and half-rimmed styles
- Ultra-light, strong titanium frames
Also available:
- We fill outside prescriptions
- Reading glasses
- Sunglasses with variety of tints & polarization (prescription/non)
We also provide the following services towards frame repairs:
- Replacement of lost screws
- Adjustments on bent frames, out of alignment glasses
- Nose pads replacement
- Ordering of replacement parts when possible (temples, frame fronts, lenses, tips).
We help you choose the right lens-material for your individual needs:
- CR-39 Lenses (hard resin)-Plastic is the most commonly used material for prescription lenses today. CR-39 lenses are best for low prescriptions of up to 3.00 diopters.
- Glass Lenses- Glass offers the best optical clarity, meaning that there is virtually no distortion in the glass lenses. It is also the most scratch resistant lens material. But upon impact, it may shatter and they are heavier.
- Polycarbonate lenses (light weight and shatter resistant)-These lenses are the most impact resistant lenses available and are the lenses choice in young people, sports glasses, and safety glasses for eye protection. They always come with a built-in scratch resistant coating.
- Trivex-It is as safe as polycarbonate but offers better optical clarity. They are also more scratch resistant than standard polycarbonate and are more resistant to chemicals.
- Hi-Index lenses(thinner and lighter)-These high-index lenses allow higher prescriptions in thinner and attractive lenses. They are classified by numbers: the higher the number, the thinner and lighter the lens (ie. 1.66, 1.6, and 1.7.) The lower numbers are classified as mid-index such as 1.54, 1.56, and 1.57. They absorb all harmful UV light and can be tinted to any shade or color.
- Computer lenses
We help you choose the lenses for optimum vision:
- Single Vision Lenses-These lenses function for distance or near vision correction only. They are also used for some specialty corrections such as computer use.
- Bifocal Lenses-these are designed so that the upper portion of the lens is for distance and the lower portion is for normal reading distance. Most of the time the "reading" area is smaller, shaped like a "D", and found in the lower part of the lens. These bifocals are called line bifocals or flat tops. If you are focusing on distant objects, you look through the top part of the lenses. To read a book, magazine, or newspaper, you look through the "reading" areas.
- Trifocal Lenses-Bifocals allow the wearer to focus on distant objects through one area of the lens, and to read through another area. As the eye age, a stronger prescription is needed to read.. This would be fine, but the stronger prescription that allows for reading makes it difficult to focus on objects at intermediate distances, such as grocery items on a shelf, your computer monitor screen, or your car's speedometer. Thus, trifocals are necessary for a third prescription for intermediate focusing. They feature three areas of focusing power, each separated from the other by a distinct line. The three windows allow for focusing on distant objects, intermediate distanced objects, and for reading.
- Progressive Lenses- or also called, No-Line Bifocals, are designed to focus instantly at all distances with no distracting lines. It is excellent for distant vision, reading, and computer work. The bifocal power of the lens increases gradually as you go down to the bottom of the lens. This design allows for good vision at a wide variety of distances.
We help you choose the right lens-coatings for your lifestyle:
Functional tints: dark gray, G-15, Brown, Amber, Yellow, Gold, Vermillion, Rose
Cosmetic Tints: Light Gray, Brown, Blue, Green, Purple,and Pink
Flash mirror: same function as the solid mirror, it is available in silver or blue. Flash mirror gives a slight mirror finish to the lens that can only be seen when moving the lens in the light. It does not give the solid mirror look. It is more popular today than the solid mirrored look.
- Anti-Glare lenses(ARC)- An anti-reflecting coating increases light transmission through the lenses up to 99.5%. These coatings are especially useful for those viewing computer screens and driving at night. It will reduce the glare that causes eye fatigue, reduces "starbursts" glare from headlights and street lights, improves appearance of eyes (lens reflection is reduced), and at the same time it improves vision for high near- and far-sighted patients.
- UV coating-Exposure to UV radiation can harm your eyes and affect your vision as well. There are three types of UV radiation. One type. called UV-C, is believed to cause cancer, but is typically filtered out by our atmosphere and does not present any threat. The UV-B radiations cause most of the damage to our eyes and skin. The cause our skin to tan and are a major cause of cataracts. Finally, UV-A radiations are the least harmful, though they to should be filtered whenever possible.
- Scratch Resistant Coating(SRC)-Scratch resistant coating prevents excessive scratches on lenses. If you have CR-39 lenses, you should consider getting a scratch resistant coating. Resin and plastics are more susceptible to scratches than glass. Many better quality lenses such as polycarbonate, hi-index and glass have a 'built-in" scratch-resistance coat. It is important to remember that scratch resistant coating does not mean scratch proof. All lenses are susceptible to scratches. Avoid paper products to clean your lenses, as these tend to cause scratches.
- Transition lenses-Photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changing light conditions. These lenses darken when exposed to UV rays. Activated by the amount of UV light in the atmosphere, the lenses darken in bright sunlight and lighten as the sky gets darker. When the wearer goes outside, the lenses darken or tine. When the wearer goes back inside, the glasses become clear. These lenses do not darken fully when driving, because the windshield absorbs much of the UV radiation. There are a variety of photochromic options available. Depending on what you choose, you can customize the lenses to your needs. They are available in gray and brown.
- Functional and Cosmetic Tints-Different tints are designed for different circumstances. If you're into outdoor sports like snowboarding or mountain biking, you want a tint that blocks most light. If you're using your glasses at the beach or driving, a tint that blocks from 70-90% of the light will suit your needs. One goal of tinting is to reduce the amount of blue light, which creates glare(known as blue haze)
Functional tints: dark gray, G-15, Brown, Amber, Yellow, Gold, Vermillion, Rose
Cosmetic Tints: Light Gray, Brown, Blue, Green, Purple,and Pink
- Mirror Coatings-Solid mirror: this coating helps to reduce light and glare in bright light conditions. It is available in silver, blue, gold or green. A solid mirror gives the lens a complete mirrored look.
Flash mirror: same function as the solid mirror, it is available in silver or blue. Flash mirror gives a slight mirror finish to the lens that can only be seen when moving the lens in the light. It does not give the solid mirror look. It is more popular today than the solid mirrored look.
- Drivewear-
- Polarized lenses-Glare from wet roads, light reflecting off other vehicles, and glare from your own windshield can be annoying and dangerous. This lens can eliminate almost all glares, reducing eyestrain and increasing visibility. Polarized lenses can make a remarkable difference for any outdoor enthusiast. Fisherman, surfers, and skiers can eliminate the bright reflections from the water and actually see into the water more easily than with any other sunglasses. Polarization is not a coating. It is a filter that is sandwiched between two lenses. Therefore, polarization is not something you can simply add to your existing glasses. It requires creating a completely new lens.