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Glasses aren’t just for improving your vision or keeping the sun out of your eyes, although that is part of it. These days they’re also the unofficial must have fashion accessory. If you have to wear glasses, even just for reading, why not choose a pair that looks great? Here at Spektacles, we know what matters to our patients. And that includes having healthy vision while staying fashionable. This is
Many people credit Ben Franklin with the invention of bifocal eyeglasses, but some historians think this isn’t exactly correct. Whoever actually came up with the idea, it’s clear that multifocal lenses have been around for a long time. However, the industry and technology has come a long way since then. Today we have a variety of options for all sorts of different vision needs. Reading glasses are popular with some
Mar 2014
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. The workplace can pose certain occupational hazards, and we need to remember to take caution with our eyes while we work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires eye protection for all U.S. workers who need it. But unfortunately, there are still tens of thousands of eye injuries leading to lost work time in the United States every year. Like vision problems caused by
Mar 2014
The doctors and staff here at Spektacles San Diego invite you to celebrate National Save Your Vision Month from March 1st through March 31st. The observance of NSYVM is meant to raise awareness of general eye health and to encourage everyone to take preventative measures before problems develop with their eyes by keeping regular appointments with their optometrist. Healthy eyes mean more than just having adequate vision, and we should
As we get older, it’s common for our lives to change, including our health. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative thing, especially when we approach changes with an informed perspective. One area of health that typically changes during the aging process is vision. People aged 60 and up face unique problems with their eyes. Here are a few age related problems to look out for: Glaucoma– Glaucoma is
Feb 2014
So maybe it’s that time again…time for you to get a new pair of eyeglasses. Maybe your prescription has changed or perhaps your style has evolved since you last got a new pair of frames. Getting new glasses doesn’t have to be stressful because Spektacles has you covered. By following a few simple guidelines, you’ll be able to find the best pair for you. Some factors to consider when picking
Every new parent wants his or her baby to have the care he needs to ensure the baby is healthy and happy. Caring for an infant’s vision is an important part of his total body health. Many new parents share the misconception that their baby’s eyes will simply develop on their own with little or no involvement on their part. The truth of the matter is that a baby’s eyes
February has been designated as Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision awareness month, but these eye issues are important to know about all year round. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), affects around fifteen million people over the age of fifty worldwide, and is the leading cause of diminished vision in senior citizens around the world. AMD acts very slow, and many sufferers might not even be aware they have it until significant
Jan 2014
Contact lenses are a vision solution that have been around for decades, but they have evolved with technology in many ways. A tried and true option for improving eyesight, contacts are a safe and reliable alternative to eyeglasses, if used properly and under the care of an optometrist. It’s important to remember to follow the directions of your optometrist when using contacts. Improper use of contacts can cause infections and
Jan 2014
In order to keep your eyes healthy, it’s important to schedule and commit to keeping regular visits with an optometrist. During these checkups, eye care professionals look for any emerging problems with your vision and your eyes. By performing various tests, optometrists can find problems early and offer solutions as well as provide treatment before they get too advanced. Here at Spektacles, San Diego’s leading optometry practice, our optometrists have
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