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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| How often should I come in for an eye examination? |
A yearly eye examination is recommended. Prescriptions may or may not change over the year, but nevertheless, it is important to check for visual acuity at least once a year. |
| What are the benefits of bifocals versus multi-focals? What are the differences? |
Bifocal glasses have two areas of vision included within the lenses. Usually there is a little window on the lower part of the lenses designated for close vision while the rest of the lenses are used for distance vision. Progressive lenses are not segmented like bifocals or trifocals. From top to bottom, there is a gradual transition allowing the wearer to view far distances and close distances. In how to decide which one is better for you, one must take into consideration your daily lifestyle and you own personal preference. |
| Which insurance(s) do you accept? We accept a whole range of insurances, including: |
Fidelis / Health First / Eyemed / Davis Vision /
Medicaid/Medicare
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Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
/ HIP USA / Care Plus / Center Care / 1199...
and a host of others. Please speak with a salesperson at one of our stores for more details on how insurance works to help you with your vision needs. |
| How long is my prescription valid until and what benefits are included with my purchase of contact lenses? |
Our board-certified optometrists give comprehensive eye examinations and will guarantee that your prescription will be good for a year. With our contact lenses packages, we provide an eye exam, trial lenses, a follow-up exam, starter kit, and a year, half year or three month packages for all customers who sign a contract to get contact lenses with our stores. Contact lenses patients are also eligible for a twenty percent discount off any glasses from our store within the year of their contact lenses purchase. |
| Do you give exams for Motor Vehicle tests? |
Yes, we would be glad to fill out your forms. |
| What are the recommended ways to care for eyeglasses to prevent scratches and retain durability? |
Despite technological advances in the manufacturing of a scratch resistant coating and better quality lenses, there is still a chance of acquiring scratches upon the lens if one is not careful with their glasses. Ways to care for your glasses and keep them in top shape is to clean them everyday with cold water and soap, use our recommended cloth that we provide to gently rub the surface of the lens, and to take care in placing the glasses the right side up. To prevent screws from loosening on the hinges, use both hands to remove the glasses from your face and use two hands to place them upon your face. |
| What is astigmatism? |
In astigmatism, the front surface of the eye’s cornea is shaped more like a football than a basketball. It is a particular eye condition that causes refractive errors in the way light rays are focused within the eye. The distortion results because of an inability to focus light rays to one point. As a result, light is focused upon two points in your eye. |
| What is presbyopia? |
Presbyopia is a visual condition that becomes especially apparent in middle age. The loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes inability to focus sharply for near vision. Presbyopia continues on through your sixties so it is recommended that you periodically change
your lenses.
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