Eye Health is Impacted by Your Body Health

In our retail practice, yes we really do see patients on a daily basis, we constantly preach the importance of overall health in relationship to our vision. Dr. Daemon Jones has an excellent article on just that relationship - check it out it is a great read. Just click on the title above to be linked to her article or click here: http://www.empowher.com/news/herarticle/2010/04/06/eye-health-impacted-your-body-health

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How do you determine the placement of multifocals?

SureFIT© assures accurate fitting of multifocal lenses ordered on the internet.

Joseph Motta LDO our founder has developed a proprietary algorithm to determine the vertical placement of the reading section of multifocal lenses.

This algorithm incorporates multiple frame measurements and the patients RX information and pupillary information.

By using the SureFIT© algorithm the patient no longer needs to be measured in each and every frame they desire. After extensive testing in our day-to-day Optical Practice we have found this algorithm to be as accurate, and in many cases, more accurate than conventional multifocal placement as it has eliminated the 'human error" factor.

SureFIT© has been utilized in our online store since 2007 with amazing patient satisfaction.

Ordering your Progressive and Bifocal lenses online has never been easier or more accurate.

So no matter where you are with SureFIT© your measurements will be just as accurate as if we had measured you ourselves in our store

Protect Your Eyes From The Sunny Skies

Protect Your Eyes From The Sunny Skies

Exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation from the sun happens every day. Most of the time you don't even realize it because UV rays are invisible to the eye. It is important to remember that as the sun can damage your skin, it can be just as harmful to your eyes. UV rays from the sun can burn the eyes, and may contribute to the development of sight-threatening eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and melanoma. Everyone is at risk for UV damage to the eyes. Some people are at an even higher risk including: senior citizens, contact lens wearers and those taking certain medications, such as birth control and antibiotics. Children are also at an increased risk as they spend more time outdoors and their developing eyes let in more UV rays. Tips for UV Protection Be choosy with your eyewear. Choose sun wear with 100 percent UV protection. Pick sunglasses that cover the whole eye. Investigate photochromic lenses which change from clear to dark as you move from indoors to outdoors and block 100 percent of harmful UV Rays. Consider sun wear options for your lifestyle - impact resistant lenses for sports, polarized lenses for driving or water sports. All are available in prescription. Fact 82% of people know the sun can damage your skin but only 9% know it can damage your eyes.

Cleaning Your Lenses.

Cleaning Your Lenses.

Always rinse off your lenses with water before wiping or cleaning. Even tiny particles can be abrasive when rubbed across the lens surface. Clean your lenses by using eyeglass spray, liquid cleaner, or just warm water and a little dishwashing liquid. Gently cleanse the lens surface and rinse off or wipe off any residue. Never use chemicals not specifically designed for lenses. Always use a soft, clean tissue to wipe the lens surface after rinsing or cleaning. Never use paper towels - paper towels have wood fibers imbedded in them and will scratch your lenses. Never use worn clothing that may have embedded dirt. Never lay your glasses face down. Keeping the lens surface face up prevents them from coming in contact with things that can scratch the lenses. Store your eyeglasses in their case when you're not using them. It keeps dust and particles off and prevents them from being inadvertently crushed or damaged if something falls or gets dropped on them.

A word about fit

Your new eyeglasses have been sent to you adjusted by our Opticians to a standard fit. They have been adjusted to fit the average face—but they may need a slight adjustment to meet your particular face.

Too tight or loose? Temple pieces can be bent in or out.

Temples too long or short? The curve behind the ear can be adjusted up or down, in or out.

Too high or low? Nose pads can go in or out, up or down.

You can make most of these adjustments carefully yourself or just take your new eyeglasses to most any nearby optical shop and the skilled Optician there will make them for you—in most cases at no or a minimal charge.

Don’t forget to stop by our learning center where we answer many questions about your new eyeglasses—we even have videos explaining many of the adjustments and repairs you can make yourself. http://www.jemoptical.com/learningcenter/learnctr.htm