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Sports Glasses for Kids: Are They Necessary?

by Shawnee Optical | Mar 2, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Glasses, Kids Health

Do you have a little athlete? If your kids play sports — whether competitively or just for fun — they’re at greater risk of eye injuries. Here’s what you need to know about protective eyewear. You put your kids in sports because there are such a variety of health...

How Should Glasses Fit Your Face?

by Shawnee Optical | Dec 31, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Frames, Glasses

Glasses should feel comfortable, accentuate your features, and, of course, help you see. Choosing glasses is about much more than your personal style preferences; it’s actually an important part of eye care. If you have the wrong fit, even if you love the frame style,...

Adjusting to Bifocals, Progressives, or Other Multifocal Lenses

by Shawnee Optical | Dec 22, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Glasses

If you’re older than 40, you may have experienced one of the “joys” of aging: Our eyes change as we get older, inevitably developing a new refractive error called presbyopia. Presbyopia limits our ability to see things up close. If you’ve found you need to bump up the...

How to Work With An Optician to Find Glasses You’ll Love

by Shawnee Optical | Sep 17, 2020 | Frames, Glasses, Optical

Picking out eyeglasses isn’t just a matter of personal style. There’s science and art to finding the perfect pair. Here’s how an optician can help. If your eye exam reveals that you need a vision prescription, then the next step is to find your perfect pair of...

Do You Need Computer Glasses?

by Shawnee Optical | Sep 9, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Frames, Glasses

In front of a screen much? Whether you’re frequently online for work, school, or just scrolling out of habit, you may have considered computer glasses. Here, we find out whether or not they’re worth looking into. Many people these days are investing in special eyewear...

September Is Sports Eye Safety Month

by Shawnee Optical | Sep 3, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Featured, Glasses, Kids Health, Sports Eyewear

Did you know that there are more than 30,000 sports-related eye injuries treated each year? And that 90 percent of serious eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective eyewear? Know the facts about protecting and keeping your eyes safe during sports. ...