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The staff at Spektacles wants to encourage women everywhere to take a moment to observe Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month this April. Prevent Blindness America and the National Eye Institute claim almost 4 million Americans over the age of forty suffer from vision problems including blindness. Over half of these people are women. Women have specific eye health challenges due to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and also
Living an active lifestyle can do wonders for your physical, emotional and spiritual health, but with everything we do there are potential risks. April has been designated as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month and Spektacles wants to remind our clients to take care of their eyes while enjoying an active lifestyle. Sports and outdoor activities can pose a risk to our eye health if we don’t wear proper eye protection
Whether you have perfect vision or perhaps wear glasses or contacts, it’s always smart to visit your eye doctor regularly. It’s most important to schedule a visit if you have noticed any changes with regard to your vision or eye health. Going to the eye doctor shouldn’t be overwhelming or stressful, but it can be when you don’t know what to expect. At Spektacles, we want our patients to feel
There are a lot of options out there for correcting your vision depending on what your unique needs and wants might be. You can wear traditional glasses, various kinds of contacts, or even have corrective surgery. You may have limitations due to your individual eye health and vision, but with all the technological advances we now enjoy, there are more options today than ever before. Glasses vs. Contacts: How to
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
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