Pink October- Join us at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of Breast Cancer across the globe. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.

Visit the 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Winter Park Facebook Offer Page and get the offer.  This offer is valid until October 31, 2014. Drop in to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location and tell the staff that you are redeeming the Facebook Offer (Share the Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal with a friend or family member and 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore pays for one eye examination).

You and your family member or friend are welcome to try on as many pairs as you wish. We will work with you both to find frames that suit you and your lifestyle. Don’t forget, we have a frame for every face and a price for any budget!

The deal includes one free eye examination so you’ll have to decide who gets that. Don’t forget, you don’t need to make an appointment to meet with our Independent Doctors of Optometry. All we ask is that you arrive 15 – 20 minutes prior to your desired appointment time to fill out the required paperwork.

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Buy One Get One Free + One Free Eye Exam!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international event that is held every year in the month of October. Groups of breast cancer charities gather together every year to:

• Increase awareness of breast cancer
• Raise funds towards finding a cure

The money that is raised is used for many of things including researching what causes breast cancer, how to prevent breast cancer, how to diagnose Breast Cancer earlier on as well as treating and curing the terrible disease.

Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, we are 100% behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have a special Breast Cancer Awareness Special where you can share the Buy One Get One Free offer with a friend or family member and 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore will pay for one eye examination. Independent Doctors of Optometry are onsite at each location and you don't need to worry about making an appointment. All we ask is that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to fill out the required paperwork.

We Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of Breast Cancer across the globe. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Please visit Breast Cancer Awareness Month’s office website for more details.


Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, we are offering a special Facebook deal for the month of October.  Share the Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal with a friend or family member and 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore will pay for one eye

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Visit the 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Winter Park Facebook Offer Page and get the offer.  This offer is valid until October 31, 2014. Drop in to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location and tell the staff that you are redeeming the Facebook Offer (Share the Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal with a friend or family member and 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore pays for one eye examination).

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is usually an age-related eye disease that can result in significant vision loss for those who suffer from it. Macular degeneration occurs when the macula, or center part of the retina, begins to deteriorate.

Macular degeneration may not result in total blindness but it can significantly impact a person's ability to see clearly. There is treatment for macular degeneration depending on the form you have. Dry macular degeneration can't be reversed. However, there is macular degeneration treatment available for the wet form.

If you have been diagnosed with macular degeneration or if the eye disease runs in your family, it is important to see an eye doctor on a regular basis to monitor changes in your vision. This can be done with a comprehensive eye exam by a professional optometrist.

Human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.
20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, we help thousands of Orlando, Melbourne City and Orange City residents purchase eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses every day. We know purchasing new eyeglasses can be a challenge. Inexpensive reading glasses at the store are cheaper than prescription lenses.
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Eyes: The Windows to Your Health

The important function our eyes perform for us, it would seem to follow that we'd give them the best care possible, but sometimes we get too busy or we forget to do a few simple things that can keep our eyes healthy.

• Protect Your Eyes: Take care of your eyes is to make sure they do not get injured. Wear safety glasses and what kinds will work best for you.

• Preventing Eye Problems Your daily habits could be seriously injuring your eyes. Without you knowing or feeling it, your eyes could be slowly deteriorating from abuse. First, we will tell you about ultraviolet light, the damage it can cause, and why you need the UV protection from your sunglasses. We will also tell you about eyestrain and whether or not it's true that sitting too close to the TV will harm your eyesight. We will also give you special eye care tips for diabetics and tell you why you should be diligent about your eye doctor appointments.

• Congenital Eye Disorders  Some people are just born with defective eyes. Like other congenital disorders, there are many eye problems that are encoded into the individual's genetics. There disorders can include fairly simple problems like near sightedness or far sightedness, or they can be debilitating problems like glaucoma. In this section, we will tell you the symptoms of these disorders and the available treatments.

• Temporary Eye Conditions Even with the best care, eye problems will eventually crop up. Whether it is just a pesky infection, or blurriness caused by overuse, there are many temporary eye conditions that can be quite frightening.

Your vision is priceless and it is important that you maintain your visual wellness by scheduling a yearly comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist or ophthalmologist. Drop into 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore for all your eye care needs. We have a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have Independent Optometrists located on site who will be happy to examine your vision.
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Color Blindness

Contrary to the name, there are very few who suffer from color blindness who do not see any color at all. Most people who are color blind will only be prevented from seeing certain shades of a color or will recognize certain colors as an incorrect color. It is rare that a color blind person will only be able to see grey, black and white.

 

What Causes Color Blindness?
Color blindness occurs when the there is an issue with the three types of cone cells within the macula that sense red, green and blue colors. If the cone cell is missing, the person won't see that color at all. If something is damaged within the cone cell, the person may only see certain shades of that color or may interpret that color as another such as confusing blue and green.

Will Color Blindness Worsen Over Time?
Color blindness does not get progressively worse over time. It never changes and cannot be corrected. Most people who are color blind have to learn to adapt to a world of color in other ways such as memorizing the order of color on traffic lights.

The human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.  From morning till night, our vision allows us to see beautiful Florida sunsets, our beloved family and much more.  Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our main goal is to keep you up-to-date on everything related to eye care and eye health.

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If you believe you may be color blind, make an appointment for an eye exam today.

Eye Exam at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore

Whether you are interested in scheduling an annual eye exam or getting fitted for new contact lenses or eyeglasses, our independent optometrists and friendly staff can help you with all of your eye care needs.

Schedule an eye exam with a 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore  Independent Optometrist by clicking on the nearest location below and completing the online form or visiting our store today:
Winter Park     Melbourne      Orange City

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Walk-ins are welcome. Please allow 15 to 20 minutes to prior to your appointment or walking in to complete the necessary paperwork.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is a family owned and operated business with locations throughout central Florida.  We look forward to becoming your trusted source for everything related to eye care, glasses and contacts. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us anytime.

We have a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have Independent Optometrists located on site who will be happy to examine your vision. Walk-in’s are welcome but we ask that you come 15 minutes prior to your desired appointment time.

Herbal Eye Drops Can Improve Your Vision

Herbs with antioxidant properties will help prevent free-radical damage while strengthening the capillaries around our eyes. Bilberry is commonly used for this purpose; additionally, it can help our eyes adapt to darkness. Ginko biloba improves circulation by increasing the flow of blood and nutrients to the eyes in addition to fighting free radicals.

Herbs with antioxidant properties will help prevent free-radical damage while strengthening the capillaries around our eyes. Bilberry is commonly used for this purpose; additionally, it can help our eyes adapt to darkness. Ginko biloba improves circulation by increasing the flow of blood and nutrients to the eyes in addition to fighting free radicals.

Eye Strain, Dry Eye and Pink Eye Prevention

Passionflower is especially helpful for eyestrain because it relaxes the capillaries around the eyeball and soothes the eyes.
Goldenseal is an antibacterial herb used to treat conjunctivitis, or pink eye.

UV Damage Prevention

Mahonia grape extract is frequently used to protect the eyes against the sun damage caused by UV rays.
The human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.  From morning till night, our vision allows us to see beautiful Florida sunsets, our beloved family and much more.  Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our main goal is to keep you up-to-date on everything related to eye care and eye health.

Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, we help thousands of Orlando, Melbourne City and Orange City residents purchase eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses every day. We know purchasing new eyeglasses can be a challenge. Inexpensive reading glasses at the store are cheaper than prescription lenses.
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Tell Your Children to Play Outdoors for Better Eyesight

Now there’s one more reason to tell your kids to play outside! Did you know that children who play outdoors have better eyesight than those who play indoors according to Inquisitr.
Nearsightedness has increased over 65% since 1970 which is largely due to children playing video and computer games. Nearsightedness, also known as Myopia, is a condition where the light that travels into the eye does not focus on the retina but in front of it. This error causes far away images to be blurry. Images that are nearby are not affected and appear clear.


The only way to correct nearsightedness is to wear corrective glasses, contact lenses are surgery. It’s important to book an eye exam for your child if you’re worried as nearsightedness is linked to serious eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and retina detachment.

Drop in to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location or schedule an exam online. We have over 4000 thousand frames to choose from and we’re known for having a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have in-house optometrists that are available for full eye examinations. Check out our coupons page for current offerings as well.

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Fun Facts About Your Eyes

Our eyes are very complicated and amazing. They seem pretty simple, but there’s really a lot to know about how they function.
You’ve had your peepers since you were born, so you may think you know them pretty well, but here are some fun facts you may not know about eyes:

1. The average blink lasts for about 1/10th of a second.
2. While it takes some time for most parts of your body to warm up to their full potential, your eyes are on their “A game” 24/7.
3. Eyes heal quickly. With proper care, it only takes about 48 hours for the eye to repair a corneal scratch.
4. Seeing is such a big part of everyday life that it requires about half of the brain to get involved.
5. Newborns don’t produce tears. They make crying sounds, but the tears don’t start flowing until they are about 4-13 weeks old.
6. Around the world, about 39 million people are blind and roughly 6 times that many have some kind of vision impairment.
7. Doctors have yet to find a way to transplant an eyeball. The optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain is too sensitive to reconstruct successfully.
8. The cells in your eye come in different shapes. Rod-shaped cells allow you to see shapes, and cone-shaped cells allow you to see color.
9. You blink about 12 times every minute.
10. Your eyes are about 1 inch across and weigh about 0.25 ounce.
11. Some people are born with two differently colored eyes. This condition is heterochromia.
12. Even if no one in the past few generations of your family had blue or green eyes, these recessive traits can still appear in later generations.
13. Each of your eyes has a small blind spot in the back of the retina where the optic nerve attaches. You don’t notice the hole in your vision because your eyes work together to fill in each other’s blind spot.
14. Out of all the muscles in your body, the muscles that control your eyes are the most active.
15. 80% of vision problems worldwide are avoidable or even curable.

 Human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.

Drop in to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location or schedule an exam online. We have over 4000 thousand frames to choose from and we’re known for having a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have in-house optometrists that are available for full eye examinations. Check out our coupons page for current offerings as well.
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Choose the Best Eyewear Style for Your Face Shape

It's a great time to be wearing glasses. With frames now available in a creative variety of shapes, colors and materials, shopping for a new pair can make you feel like a kid in an eye candy store.

There are general guidelines that can help you hone in on eye wear shapes that will suit and fit your face well while complementing your image and lifestyle needs. First, determine your face shape by pulling back your hair and using a mirror to match up with one of the shapes in the image.

Related article: follow these facial measurements if you want to be more precise.

If you have angular features such as prominent cheekbones and jawline, get curvaceous with rounder frame shapes.

Frame color can really give your eyes a lift.

If you have a higher prescription, keep the frame small so that your eyes don't get magnified comically.

Your eyes should always be centered in the frame—often, this is a matter of fitting but if your nose tends to be flatter on the top, you might need frames with more height to lose that librarian look.
Don't let this confine you to exploring all the great eyewear designs out there.

The best way to know if you're comfortable with a frame is to keep trying them on—what may not look good on the shelf will have a very different feel once you inhabit it.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is a family owned and operated business with locations throughout central Florida.  We look forward to becoming your trusted source for everything related to eye problem, eye care, glasses and contacts.

We have over 4000 thousand frames to choose from and we’re known for having a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have in-house optometrists that are available for full eye examinations. Check out our coupons page for current offerings as well.

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Eye Make up - Spring Biggest Trend

If it’s been more than a year since your last eye exam, please feel free to drop in to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location or schedule an exam online. We have over 4000 thousand frames to choose from and we’re known for having a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have in-house optometrists that are available for full eye examinations.

Traveling Tips for Your Eyes

If traveling is in your future, it is especially important to plan ahead if you wear corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Follow these tips to ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your eyes.

Eyeglasses:
1. Bring a back-up pair of eyeglasses.
2. Ask your eye doctor for a sample of cleaning solution. During travel, it's easy to smudge your glasses, especially when traveling with pets or small children.
3.Carry a small eyeglass repair kit in case your glasses become lose or need adjusting.
4.If you have your current prescription with you, at least you can avoid the expense of another eye examination.

Contact Lenses
1. Pack an extra contact lens case.
2. Don't forget your eyeglasses.
3. Bring contact lens re-wetting drops.
4. Bring your eye doctor’s business card or contact information. An updated copy of your contact lens prescription.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® keeps you updated on various eye diseases ,eye conditions and eye problem that can cause you harm and shares various tips about eye care with you.Drop in at any convenient location at Orlando, Melbourne or Orange City for an eye exam by an Independent Doctor of Optometry.

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20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Savings!!

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is a family owned and operated business with locations throughout central Florida.  We look forward to becoming your trusted source for everything related to eye care, glasses and contacts. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us anytime.

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Melbourne has thousands of eyeglass frames to choose from, and with its own resident optometrist and in house lab, you can be in and out with your new customized glasses in as little as one hour. Family owned and operated, it’s a one stop shop for all your eye care needs. At 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore Melbourne, rest assured that you will find a frame for every face and a price for any budget.

Back to School In Style

School is almost back in session which means it’s time to think about protecting your child’s vision. Proper eye care ensures your child will see everything their teacher shows them.

 

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How to Choose the Perfect Eyeglasses for your Hairstyle

It’s almost summer in Orlando, which means it’s time for messy up-dos, curled buns and sun-bleached strands.

It goes without saying that you’ll be pulling out your favorite shades and eyeglasses to complete your looks this season. But, have you ever wondered if your eyeglasses match your hairstyle? Instead of only worrying about face shape when picking out your next pair of glasses, you should also consider matching your eyeglasses to your hairstyle. Striking eyeglass-hairstyle leave lasting impressions and we’re here to help you do just that!

Flowing Bangs

 

Sleek Ponytails

 

Middle Part: Do you part your hair down the middle? If you’re game for a little fun, try on a pair of retro, cat-eye eyeglasses.

 

Choosing the perfect pair of eyeglasses for your hairstyle shows that you have class and a sense of style. Taking a few moments to make sure everything coordinates will set you apart from the pack this summer.

Now that you’ve learned all about matching your eyeglasses to your hairstyle, it’s time to take advantage of our latest sale where you can get 30% off your first pair of glasses and a second pair for free.  Why not purchase a pair for when you’re wearing your hair up and another for when you’re letting your locks flow.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Take part in our SUMMER Selfie Contest by uploading your selfie with your favorite sunglass or summer glasses.

 

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Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy!

School is almost back in session which means it’s time to think about protecting your child’s vision. Proper eye care ensures your child will see everything their teacher shows them. Here are some tips on how to protect your child’s vision.

Visit the Optometrist
Before school is in session, take your child to your local optometrist to have a detailed eye examination.

Eat Properly
It’s imperative that your child eats a nutritious diet to maintain healthy eyes.

Emergency Situations
If your child comes to you with something in his or her eyes, flush them for at least 20 minutes.
If you’re an Orlando resident, bring your child into any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location for a full examination. Make sure you arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to your desired appointment time to fill out the required paperwork.

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9 Worst Eye Care Mistakes You’re Making

You rely on your eyes from the moment you wake up to when you turn off the lights at night. But are you really giving your eyes the care they deserve?
You rely on them from the moment you wake up to when you turn off the lights at night. But are you really giving your eyes the care they deserve?

Here's What not to do to make sure your vision stay healthy well into your golden days.

1. Sleeping In Contact Lenses
2. Touching And Rubbing Your Eyes
3. Not Getting Your Eyes Check Annually
4. Staring at Devices All Day Long
5. Appling Eyeliner To Your Waterline
6. Sleeping In your Makeup
7. Using Expired Solution to Clean Your Lenses
8. Relying on Redness-Reducing Drops
9. Not Wearing Sunglasses

Read the original article at abcnews.com written by Amanda Macmillian

The human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day. From morning till night, our vision allows us to see beautiful Florida sunsets, our beloved family and much more. Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, our main goal is to keep you up-to-date on everything related to eye care and eye health.

Are you due to visit the optometrist?

Are you due to visit the optometrist? Even if you don’t wear glasses and your eyes are feeling fine, we’re here to share several reasons why you should get your eyes tested on a regular basis.

Visiting your local optometrist allows doctors to look directly at your blood vessels which can reveal early warning signs of serious health problems such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes before the symptoms show up anywhere else in the body.

Depending on your health and age, you should also visit the optometrist to make sure you are above driving standards. Sometimes people won’t even realize they have blurred vision as deterioration tends to happen quite slowly over time. Driving standards are very strict and you might be driving illegally without even knowing it! If you were involved in a car accident and your vision was found to be below the legal standard, your insurance might be void. This is a worst case scenario but it’s better to be safe than sorry!

A visit to the optometrist can also let you know if you have a lazy eye. This is especially important for children, so if you are a parent or guardian, make sure you take your kids in for regular eye exams. Check out our post on Top 5 Tips on Choosing Children’s Eyeglasses for more information on bring your kids to the optometrist.

Certain eye diseases such as Glaucoma show no symptoms and most people are unaware of it until it’s too late. Regular visits to your optometrist can easily pick up eye diseases such as these to ensure your vision is protected.

Do you suffer from regular headaches and wonder what the cause is? You should visit your optometrist! A large percentage of headaches are caused by visual problems and most general practitioners will recommend you get your eyes tested to see if that is the problem.
We hope this article has inspired you to visit your local optometrist. Your vision is priceless and a thirty minute appointment once a year is certainly something you should be able to commit too. Getting your eyes tested regularly will help you stay on top of your general health, eye diseases and even headaches!

Want to schedule an eye exam at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore? You can schedule an eye exam online here, or call