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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Take a Selfie In Your Favorite Glasses or Sunglass

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Age-Related Eye Diseases

We seem resigned to the idea that as we age, we will have trouble getting around, become hard of hearing, and begin to not see too well. Leading eye care researchers and clinicians, though, are calling for a shift in the way we think of vision and aging. The fact is, low vision can often be delayed or prevented with appropriate screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
You can’t control the passage of time, but you can do a great deal to preserve your sight as you age:

• Be aware of your risk factors. You need to know what genetic factors, lifestyle choices, diseases, and exposures place you in a higher risk category for certain diseases so that you and your vision care provider can adjust your screening intervals accordingly.
• Have a baseline eye exam at age 40 if you are an adult with no risk factors for cataracts, glaucoma, AMD, or diabetic retinopathy. People who have no vision problems or obvious risk factors should have a baseline eye examination at age 40, to establish a standard against which future exam results can be compared.
• Get screened earlier or more frequently screening if you have risk factors for cataracts, glaucoma, AMD, or diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease, for example, or if you fall into a high-risk ethnic group, you should receive thorough eye examinations more often. Click on the links above for lists of risk factors and recommended screening intervals.
• Cooperate with your vision care provider. This advice applies to examinations, preventive measures, treatment, and follow-up care. If you have diabetes, for example, you should have a comprehensive dilated eye examination annually. If you have glaucoma, you should use your eye drops daily as prescribed. If you have AMD and your provider has asked you to test your vision with an Amsler grid, you should do so every day. After cataract surgery, you should wear your eye shield and use your antibiotics as your provider has instructed.
• Listen to your body and report any new symptoms promptly to your vision care provider. If your vision changes, especially if you have AMD or diabetic retinopathy, tell your provider immediately.

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Human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.
You have only a pair of eyes, so take care of your eyes. It is always a good idea to consult with your eye doctor to discuss your options.

Importance Of Having Healthy Eyes

People often forget the importance of having healthy eyes & how your eye health can contribute to your overall well-being. The first & most important step in taking care of your eyes is to visit your optician & book an eye-test. A simple eye-test will detect any existing problems or any potential problems which could possibly deteriorate even further if not diagnosed.
Your eyesight is your most precious sense. Add the foods on this list into your weekly diet to keep your eyes beautiful, healthy, and well protected.

Having a poor diet can put your sight at risk; however, the link between your diet & your eye health is very low. A survey discovered that 60% of people were not aware that what they eat can affect their eye health. Many cases of sight loss can be avoided simply by making an appointment with your eye optician.
Human eye is an amazing organ that most of us rely on every waking moment of the day.
You have only a pair of eyes, so take care of your eyes. It is always a good idea to consult with your eye doctor to discuss your options.

Dry Eyes Can Be A Serious Problem

The condition known as dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce enough lubrication and moisture. Dry eyes can range from a slight irritation to a more serious case of inflammation to the front tissues in the eye. An imbalance in the tear duct system of the eyes can cause a person to experience dry eyes. Dry eye can be treated a few different ways, from over-the-counter eye drops, to prescription drops.

The symptoms of dry eyes are quite clear. A constant dryness, burning sensation and a scratchy feeling may be signs of dry eyes. Those who have dry eyes will be sensitive to light, have blurred vision, redness and bloodshot eyes, and may often feel like something is in their eyes. At times, this condition can cause an excessive amount of tears to flow, which may sound contradictory. However, this occurs because the eye is not getting the lubrication it needs, and sends a type of distress call to the nervous system to get more lubrication. Because of this, the eyes over compensate and start to fill with tears. These types of tears are more water-based than normal tears, which do not lubricate as well.

Dry eyes can be caused by a number of other issues besides the tear-flow system. The tear film of the eye may also become dried out, which is caused by environmental factors such as heat and air conditioning. Menopause can bring on dry eyes, as can side effects from certain birth control pills and antihistamines. Sjogren’s syndrome is a condition that affects the eye’s ability to make tears properly, as well. Problems in a person’s tear ducts are another cause of dry eye.

Dry eyes cannot actually be cured, but there are many ways to treat them. The most common treatment is over-the-counter eye drops and ointments. Even cheap artificial teardrops can be used often, and should be used even when the eye feels fine; this is so they stay lubricated. Special ointments can be used for times when dryness is severe, such as at night. For the most severe cases of dry eye, a prescription eye drop called Restasis may be prescribed from a doctor to help the eyes produce more tears.

A temporary punctual occlusion may be necessary to close up the tear ducts draining the tears from the eyes. This procedure is painless, but is also temporary. A permanent solution called permanent punctual occlusion may be performed, which is the use of silicone plugs to hold tears around the whole eye, keeping them moist. Some medications, including the use of a topical steroid, can help some cases of dry eye.

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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 child’s vision. Walk-in’s are welcome but we ask that you come 15 minutes prior to your desired appointment time.
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.

Things to Do with Old Eyeglass Glasses

Wondering what to do with those old glasses of yours?You know the ones, with the outdated frames and a prescription from 15 years ago? Believe it or not, there are many things you can do with old glasses.

Recycle them. Pop out the glass lenses and put them in a glass recycling bin. If the frames are metal or plastic, you can recycle those also, if your city offers those recycling services.

Save them. Glasses make a great accessory to many costumes. Remember Harry Potter? Children all over the world were clamoring for glasses on Halloween. Include them in your daughter or granddaughter's stash of dress-up clothing.

Hand your old glasses down. If they are simple reading glasses, chances are someone in your family could use them after you've graduated out of them. Ask around with your family and friends.

Use them again. If you like the frames, ask your local optical shop to switch out the lenses for your current prescription, or make them into sunglasses. Alternately, if the prescription is good but the frames are outdated, simply purchase new frames.

Make your old glasses into a work of art. Be creative. Attach a pair of glasses to a pot for a plant, and glue a nose and a mouth underneath them. Create a sock or paper puppet with your grandchildren, and give it glasses. Pop out the lenses, paint them with glass paint, and hang them from a hoop to make a beautiful wind chime. Or, simply let your artist child paint them with acrylic paint. She might enjoy painting on something other than paper. As an added bonus, let her attach sparkling rhinestones to the frames as well.

Get silly. Put your old glasses on your children's snowman. It will be the best looking snowman on the block. Set the glasses gently on your pet’s face and take pictures to share with family and friends.
Send them on a trip. Visions Aid Overseas is a charity that sends optometrists overseas, along with glasses, to help communities in developing countries.

Pile them neatly into a decorative bowl and set it next to a stack of serious novels. This will make you look like an intellectual. Bonus points if you have an actual library in your home.

Use them as a gag gift for your friends and family members who are having a milestone birthday, such as a 40th birthday. Attach them neatly to the top of a gift box, in the center of the bow, or wrap them up and include a hat so that both their eyes and imminent baldness are covered.

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Donate them. Many charities, collect glasses to give to people in need who can't afford them. Ask your eye doctor if he knows of such a charity, or simply give them to a thrift store such as Goodwill. You could also ask the director of a nearby nursing home or retirement center if they are in need of glasses for their residents.

Donating your old eyeglasses is a great way to pay it forward. Your spectacles will bring joy and good vision into someone’s life. 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is happy to collect, recycle and donate old eyeglasses to people in need. Don’t forget, bring in your old eyeglasses to any 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location and we’ll give you $30 off your next pair, pay for your eye examination, and donate your old glasses to those in need. We’ll also give you 15% off your total purchase if you mention this online ad. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Get Your Eyes Tested Regularly

Here 2020 Eyeglass superstore provides one of the most complete and thorough eye exams in Orlando/Winter park, Orange city and Melbourne. An eye exam at 2020 Eyeglass superstore will typically take between 30 and 40 minutes.

Seven Steps of an Eye Exam

1. Completing a Health History Form: Completing or updating your health history form, you provide the doctor with an overview of your general health

2. Review of Health History and Pre-Exam Consult: The optician will review your health history with you and discuss any problems you may be having with your vision.

3. Perimetry Test: If the doctor determines it necessary, he or she will perform a threshold perimetry or visual field test to check for blind spots in your peripheral vision.

4. Cover Test: A cover test is a simple procedure for determine how your eyes are working together.

5. Refraction Test: This is the test that most people associate with an eye exam. Using a computerized phoropter.

6. Binocular Slit-Lamp Examination: The slit lamp used in conjunction with a biomicrosocpe allows the doctor to examine the health of your eyes.

7. Dilation Procedure: Your pupils are dilated to allow the doctor to get a better view of the structures inside the eye when an abnormality is suspected.
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.

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.

Want to schedule an eye exam at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore? You can schedule an eye exam online here, or call 321-259-3935

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Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

Have you checked out 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore’s vision selection? If not, now is the perfect time. We’re offering four great deals for the month of August.

Our goal is to provide you with fashionable eyeglasses, sunglasses and/or contact lenses. To get you started, we’re excited to offer the above four deals. The latest fall fashions include contrasting geometric shapes, mixes of feminine and edgy materials and floral prints.  We’re sure you’ll want more than just one pair!

The 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore frame collection includes every single frame you can think of.  From runway to nerdy, we offer thousands of frames so you can accessorize your outfits with a variety of options and stick to your budget.


 
Along with back-to-school shopping, consider making August the month for basic healthcare services such as immunizations, dental cleanings, a physical and eye exam. In fact, children younger than school age can benefit from such services.

1. Ages Zero to Five

2. School-age Children

Ensure early detection by scheduling an annual eye exam. If you notice the following problems with your child between appointments, see your regular eye doctor right away.

• Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
• Frequent headaches
• Covering one eye
• Short attention span
• Avoiding reading assignments or holding reading materials close to the face
• An eye turning in or out
• Seeing double
• Losing his or her place when reading
• Difficulty with reading retention

Don’t forget, your prescription may need updating if it’s been over six months since your last eye checkup. Each 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location has an independent doctor of optometry on-site and  walk-in’s are welcome, but remember to leave yourself approximately 15 minutes to fill out the required paperwork.

Save Your Vision - Get Screened For Glaucoma

When is the last time you had your eyes tested?

It’s important to have regular vision screening performed on a consistent basis.  During your visit, we test your visual acuity, also known as the ability to see various objects and details at both far and near distances. It also involves reading various size letters on an eye chart (all kids love this part!).  If your child ends up needing glasses, make sure you read our previous post, top 5 tips on choosing children’s eyeglasses.


20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is a family operated business with three shops throughout central Florida.  Our number one goal is to become your reliable source for eye care, glasses and contacts.  Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Don’t forget to call ahead to make your appoint for your free vision screening in Orange City, Florida.

Orange City 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore
1270 Saxon Blvd,
Orange City, FL 32763
Tel: 386-774-5000

Maintain Healthy Eyes With These Four Vitamins

August is children  Eye Exam Month, so Eyeglass Superstore shares 4 vitamins to help support eye health. 

The old adage to eat carrots for good eyesight may not be too far off from the truth. Studies have shown a connection between the intake of certain vitamins and a decrease in age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and other eye related problems. Since August is children Eye Exam Month, Eyeglass decided to share some of the most important vitamins for supporting and maintaining healthy eyes and vision.

Vitamin C - According to the website AllAboutVision.com, "Studies suggest long-term consumption of vitamin C also may reduce the risk of forming a cataract and vision loss from macular degeneration."

Vitamin D – Researchers from the University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology tested the effects of Vitamin D3 on the vision and eye health of mice over a 6 week period. The study found that the mice "had significant reductions in retinal macrophage numbers and marked shifts in their morphology. These changes were reflected in a significant improvement in visual function, revealing that vitamin D3 is a route to avoiding the pace of age-related visual decline."

Lutein – A study published in The American Journal of Epidemiology looked at the relationship between lutein intake and the development of ARM. The study found that "there is evidence to suggest that dietary intake of lutein and its structural isomer, zeaxanthin, could reduce the risk for ARM."

Vitamin E - In the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) researchers found a 25 percent lower risk of developing advanced stages of AMD when a nutritional formula including vitamin E was taken. The AREDS supplement included 400 International Units (IU) of vitamin E.

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ABOUT 2020 Eyeglass Superstore

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is Central Florida’s premier eyecare provider with three locations in Winter Park, Melbourne, and Orange City.  We are proud to feature thousands of frame styles, lenses from the leading manufacturers, and sunglasses from the brands you love and trust.

Every family owned 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location features its own independent doctor of optometry as well as an in-house lab to ensure you receive your new customized glasses in as little as one hour.  Our technicians maintain the highest standards of technical skills with the latest in eyecare technology.

Let There Be Sight

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is Central Florida’s premier eyecare provider with three locations in Winter Park, Melbourne, and Orange City.  We are proud to feature thousands of frame styles, lenses from the leading manufacturers, and sunglasses from the brands you love and trust.

Every family owned 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location features its own independent doctor of optometry as well as an in-house lab to ensure you receive your new customized glasses in as little as one hour.  Our technicians maintain the highest standards of technical skills with the latest in eyecare technology.

Want to schedule an eye exam at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore? You can schedule an eye exam online here, or call 407-767-5600

Children and Myopia

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.

Want to schedule an eye exam at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore? You can schedule an eye exam online here, or call 407-767-5600

Is America's Vision 20/20

It’s important to have visual testing done on a regular basis.  These screenings test visual acuity, or the ability to see objects and details at both far and near distances. It also involves the standard reading letters of different sizes on an eye chart.  For further information on maintaining healthy eyes check out our previous post, eye health checklist for 2012.

The most commonly used method is visual acuity which is used to evaluate eyesight. Each eye is tested individually and then both eyes are screened at the same time. We advise our clients that already wear contacts or glasses already to wear them during their vision screening.  The best possible vision screening result is 20/20.

If we feel that your eyes require further testing, we’ll gladly schedule you a full eye exam with our in-house optometrist. Please note there is a charge for this appointment.  You are free to schedule an appointment with another optometrist if you wish.


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.
Don’t forget to call ahead to make your appoint for your free vision screening in Melbourne, Florida.  This promotion runs from December 15th – December 24th, 2012.

Melbourne 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore
785 N. Wickham Rd. Suite 106
Melbourne, FL 32935
321-259-3935

Digital Eye Strain

Your eyes are incredibly important and 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is here to assist you with taking care of them.  A routine eye exam can help diagnose potential eye issues and possibly ward off a more serious situation.

 

If you’re experiencing changes in your vision or visible changes to your eyes, these can be early warning signs of serious eye conditions.  No matter how busy you are, you must put aside some time for yourself to get your eyes looked at by a certified optometrist.  Check out our previous post on the importance of eye exams for more information.  If you’re worried about what happens during an eye exam, check out this video from About.com which shows what happens during an eye exam.

Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore we’re here to help you find a cheap eye exam in Orlando.  We offer all of our customers competitive prices, thousands of frames to choose from and superior customer service.  Our main goal is to become your trusted source for everything related to eye care. If you have any questions about where to find a cheap eye exam in Orlando, please make sure to contact us anytime. We look forward to hearing from you.

How to Maintain Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses can be a pain to care for, what with smears, smudges, fingerprints, fogging? Ever wonder how to keep them in good repair so they'll last until your next eye exam? Want to be able to see through them without the smudges?

1.Take them off using two hands, instead of one. This keeps the earpieces straight and in the right alignment. Taking them off one-handed stretches them out and makes them loose.

^2. Don't put your glasses on the top of your head. This can distort the shape, and there's a greater chance of them falling off and getting damaged that way.

3.Try not to push them up on your nose by sticking your finger on the nosepiece (right between your eyes) if they're wire-framed. This causes stress on the nose pads, and the center part of the frame, and if they're any color but silver, it wears the finish off them. This can be very conspicuous at that spot. Instead, grasp the lenses by putting your thumb at the bottom and fingers at the top, and then move them to where you want them to sit on your face.

4. Purchase a microfiber optical cleaning cloth. These are generally available at optometrists, chemists and supermarkets for a few dollars. To clean them, hold your glasses firmly in one hand. Rinse the glasses with clean water to remove any dust or dirt particles. Take the cloth in your preferred hand and gently rub both sides of each lenses until you can see no smudges. Breathe on them gently so that you can see any spots you missed in the fog, and wipe them quickly, before it evaporates. Never use the following:

• Clothing - dirt trapped in the fibers can scratch the lenses.
• Paper towels or tissues - these fibers scratch lenses.
• A dirty microfiber cloth - when you're not using the microfiber cloth, put it in the eyeglass case; if it collects dust, it'll scratch the lenses, rather than clean them.

5. Use a prepared solution to dissolve any spots, still not happy? Buy some glasses lens cleaning spray, available from the same places. Spray a small amount on both sides of each lens, and repeat the above.

6. Buy an eyeglass repair kit. These are available at the counter of some markets, major drugstores, eyeglass vendors, and optometrists' offices. Sometimes the screws that hold the arms on can come loose, which prevents the arm from 'gripping' the sides of your head as well. You can either get a tiny screwdriver and tighten them yourself, or visit your optometrist and have them do it for you.

7. Have them adjusted once or twice per year. This goes with the above step. If you go back to where you got them every six months to one year, they will most likely adjust your glasses free of charge. The optical technician will examine them for wear and tear, tighten any loose screws, check the fit again, just as if it were the day you bought them and make them just like new. Any replacement parts needed are usually supplied for free, too, or for a nominal charge. Often, any optical dispensing place will do this for free whether you bought them there or not.

8. Keep your glasses in a case when you aren't wearing them. Get one free from your optician, or buy one. When you take your glasses off, put them in the case to keep them from getting scratched. The best ones are the ones that open and close, rather than the ones you slide the glasses into. Even the act of slipping them in can rub against the lenses and cause minute scratches, which your eyes perceive as haze. Any particles, scratches, or tiny hairline fissures will make it harder for you to see perfectly through your glasses, especially at night or in darkened rooms (light will travel along those scratches, creating halos and prisms). If you aren't putting them in a case, at least make sure the lenses are up, away from any surfaces.

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How many pairs of prescription glasses do you own? Many of us only own one pair of glasses as they can be quite costly. The problem with this is that our eyeglasses don’t always match our outfit or desired style for the day

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore offers a special online eyeglass discount coupon each month. For the month of June, our goal is to provide you with glasses for every outfit. To get you started, we’re offering 30% off your first pair of glasses and a second pair for free.

If you haven’t purchased new eyeglasses in a while, your prescription may need updating. Each 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location has an independent optometrist onsite who will be happy to check your eyes. Walk-in’s are welcome but remember to leave yourself approximately 15 minutes to fill out the required paperwork.