Our Dolabany frames prove that eyewear can be comfortable, durable, lightweight and fun! These unique, high-quality frames are only offered through eye doctors and optical stores. We offer seven different frames from this company, including Sardi, a unisex frame that comes in three sizes and 39 colors! The frame is crafted from TR-90, an extremely […]
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ONLINE CONTACT LENS EXAMS — BEWARE!
Contact lenses are not “one size fits all.” As explained in a recent article in Contact Lens Spectrum, “Evidence-Based Contact Lens Recommendation,” contact lenses are medical devices that require skill to fit. We eye doctors are deeply disturbed by online services that offer eye “exams” and contact lens “exams” with prescription renewals. These tests merely […]
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EMPLOYED? CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE A FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT!
While many employers offer flexible spending accounts to their employees, many people don’t even know they have one! A Flexible Spending Account — also known as an FSA or a flexible spending arrangement, is a special account you put pre-tax money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. This […]
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Parents: If you have a child who needs more than one pair of glasses and you don’t have a vision plan, here’s some good news! Somers Vision Clinic is now offering special savings on two pairs of glasses per patient for private pay transactions. For girls: Buy one OP or Jessica McClintock frame at 50% […]
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BCBGMAXAZRIA Women’s Eyewear: You Don’t Have to Pronounce it to Love It!
Somers Vision Clinic has just received 12 new women’s frames from ClearVision Optical called BCBGMAXAZRIA — unpronounceable but gorgeous! Here are just a few examples of this stunning eyewear line. The designs blend European sophistication with American spirit, offering a beautiful assortment of colors and detailing. Plus, they come in different sizes to fit almost […]
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Royal Doulton Eyewear for Women!
Somers Vision Clinic has a beautiful line of Royal Doulton eyewear for women. The Royal Doulton brand has a rich London heritage defined by quality, diversity and innovation. Today the brand reflects the urban culture, creative design and eclectic style of London.
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Excess Screen Time Linked to Dramatic Increase in Teens Needing Glasses
It’s no secret that staring at a phone or computer screen for long periods of time can be harmful to the eyes — especially children’s eyes. Dr. Squillace has been interviewed by the media about the dramatic increase in myopia among children, and a recent UK study confirms this trend. According to Scrivens Opticians, an […]
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Optical Assistant Needed!
We are looking for a friendly and reliable optical assistant to work part time, 5-10 hours a week, including late Thursday afternoons with one Saturday a month, in our private optometric practice. (Need flexibility to fill in for employee vacations, doctors’ appointments, etc.) Administrative duties include greeting patients and answering the phone to register patients, […]
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Eye Protection for Sports and Recreation
According to the National Eye Institute, sports-related eye injuries account for an estimated 100,000 physician visits every year and 42,000 trips to hospital emergency departments. The highest risk sports include baseball, basketball, boxing, hockey, paintball and racquetball. School-aged competitors are particularly prone to eye injuries since their athletic skills (hand-eye coordination, balance, reaction time and […]