Multiple Designers Join the Eyeworks Team
In today’s world, eyeglasses serve the dual purpose of both fashion and function. On one hand, a quality pair of eyeglasses is considered a medical device, as the lens prescription and features are responsible for correcting a person’s vision. But, the eyeglass frame, by virtue of its color, design and style, creates the fashion most patients’ desire.
Eyeworks, the optical department at The Eye Institute, has a renewed commitment to providing quality eyewear to its patients. In an effort to better meet patient needs, the inventory of value and quality frames has expanded to address price ranges for all patients. Many designer frame lines have been added to the selection. Coach, Sean John and Christian Dior are available for the fashion conscience. To ensure lens prescriptions are produced accurately and in a timely manner, relationships with new optical laboratories have been established. “We are pleased with the shorter turn around time for our patient’s eyewear that our new laboratory partners have been able to provide,” Michael Krass, Eyeworks manager, said. “Our patients appreciate the improved delivery time and quality.”
The Eyeworks’ staff are experts in making optical recommendations for various lifestyles. “The department’s goal is to educate patients about all lens options and to help them make a decision that will serve them best, that is, the right frame with the right lens design for the right price,” Charles Sporer, Eyeworks co-manager, said.
Understanding the value and need for certain lens options is essential in making an eyewear purchase. Lens options may increase the overall cost of your eyeglasses, but the added value is well worth it, particularly when most patients keep the same pair of eyeglasses for two years or more.
An anti-reflective (AR) lens treatment is a perfect example of a lens feature with great functionality. When a lens is treated with an AR coating, lens surface reflections are minimized, while allowing more light through the lens. The result is better vision and visual comfort in all lighting situations. An AR coating is particularly valuable to patients who notice glare and scattering of light while driving at night - especially from on-coming headlights. An AR lens coating reduces this glare. It also provides a cosmetic advantage in decreasing the visible reflections off the front surface of the lens, which is more apparent in photographs.
The selection of the right frame and lens features can make all the difference in your day-to-day visual comfort and appearance. When you visit Eyeworks, don’t hesitate to challenge the staff by asking them to:
- Recommend a frame that fits well and satisfies your fashion sense
- Educate you on lens features that meet your needs
- Inform you about the value of ultraviolet radiation protection
- Explain the many options available in fashion sun wear
- Answer all of your eyewear questions and concerns