Children's Colourful EyeGlasses

Depending on your child’s visual acuity, an optician will prescribe children’s glasses for either full-time or part-time wear. In some cases, children may be instructed to remove their glasses for schoolwork such as reading and writing or they might have to wear glasses permanently.

Unfortunately, most children are at the centre of a little teasing about their glasses, usually at the very beginning as friends and family familiarise themselves with this “new look”. So, it’s imperative that a frame is chosen to suit both the child’s face shape and personality. Here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, we have colourful frames for boys and girls which encourage children to become proud glass-wearers!

Getting the Right Fit

Children can be rough on their glasses and having a spare pair is most important. Especially if the child is not too keen on wearing glasses and plays the trick of “they are missing” or “they broke by accident”. On a more serious note, if your child has a very strong prescription and is not capable of functioning without glasses, then, having a spare pair is essential.

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

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How to Get Glasses You'll Love

For most people, a trip to the eye doctor comes every two years. (Though for certain conditions, you may have to go more often). If your exam shows that your eye glasses prescription hasn't changed, you may opt to just keep your old frames and go on your merry way.

No matter what the situation is, you should keep in mind several things before you make your final selection.

Questions to ask yourself when choosing eye glass frames:

• Will I be wearing these frames every day, for sports, for fun or for work?
• Am I choosing a frame that might appeal to me now because I am feeling funky, but will seem loud and garish when it is time to wear them to the office?
• What am I going to do with my current frames?
• How long will I have to wait before replacing these frames if I do decide I hate them?
• Is there a satisfaction guarantee?

Satisfaction guaranteed
Many eyeglass stores have a satisfaction guarantee which allows you to get the glasses, wear them for a day and then bring them back if you're not happy with them. Sure, the color of those frames was great on the day you tried them on, but now in the bright light of the sun, you look freakish and you just want to get them as far from you as possible. However, make sure that you understand the full details before you make your purchase, because there might be restrictions in the fine print.

You’ll always save money when you visit 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore as well. Here are our current eyeglass discounts: Share the buy-one-get-one-free with a friend or family and we’ll pay for the eye exam, a six month supply of Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for $119, two pairs of super strong light weight polycarbonate lenses plus two frames for $149 and we’ll pay for the eye exam and get a new look for the new year with 20-25% off the buy-one-get-one-free offer and we’ll pay for your eye exam or give you an in-store. credit.

Choosing the right place to buy your glasses
While many people just buy their glasses right from their optometrist’s office, some may opt to take their prescription to an eyeglass shop.

Do a little research first, and have some frame names and prices on hand so that you can do some comparison shopping. In addition, make sure that the salesperson is willing to help you make decisions about fit and function and not just focused on the ringing of the cash register. Look for a place that is well lit with lots of mirrors as well as access to a window so that you can get an idea of what the frames look like in natural light.

We’re known for our tagline, “A frame for every face and a price for any budget”, and we look forward to seeing you as soon as possible to help you with all your eyeglass purchase needs.
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Protect Your Child’s Eye From The Winter Sun

Winter fun is great for the whole family. Quality time, exercise, and fresh air are just a few of the wonderful things about wintertime. Do you know that the winter sun is just as dangerous as the summer sun where your vision is concerned? Your kids are especially at risk, so here are some children’s eye care tips to protect your little ones.

Protective Eyewear

The sun’s rays are warming and delightful, but the UV rays emitted are dangerous. Winter does not lessen the problem, and may actually make it worse under certain conditions. Reflections of UV rays off snow or water amplify the hazard since it then comes from multiple directions. Eyes are vulnerable to these rays and can suffer a sunburn-like condition called Photokeratitis. Incredibly painful, photokeratitis is easy to prevent. Ensuring that your child wears quality UV-blocking sunglasses is the first line of defense. If participating in winter sports, be sure that safety goggles (also UV-rated) are worn. Your children’s eye car specialist can help you select the right eyewear for the activity.

Hats 

An extra layer of protection or an alternate plan is always a good thing. A brimmed or floppy hat serves well in blocking the sun and the UV rays that may sneak around your child’s sunglasses. It’s also usually easier to get a small child to wear a hat than sunglasses.

Indoor Time

At times, it may make sense to limit a child’s outdoor time during peak sunshine hours if other options aren’t feasible. Plan lots of indoor activities in advance should you need to move the fun inside.
Help protect your kids from painful sunburns and future problems by working with your children’s eye care provider. He or she can lead you to the right options for your children’s good eye health.
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.

Which Frame Style is Right for Your Face Shape?

Many people have the need to wear eyeglasses. Picking the right frames that fit the shape and angles of the face is one of the most important parts of picking glasses out, after the prescription strength, of course. Since most people’s faces have a whole different combination of shapes, sizes, and contours, the easiest way to find the best frame style is to go with the shape of the face that your features resemble the very most.

Round Face
A person with a round face has the same proportions in length and by width. Rectangle frames are recommended for these types of faces, as they can add some needed angles. A pair that is not any wider than the width of the face is a great choice, and dark colors are also best. Experts also agree that embellishments around the edges of the glasses are not a good idea, as they can actually make a round face look wider.

Heart Face
A heart face is aptly named for those who have a wide forehead, a narrower chin, and a shape that looks like a heart when the hair is pulled back from the forehead. Light colored frames are the best for a heart shaped face, as are rimless frames that are oval or rectangular shaped.

Oval Face
An oval face shape is many times considered to be one of the best shapes since it is the most balanced of all. Most frames will look good on an oval face, although a person should still keep the actual size of their face in mind.

Square Face
Those who have a square face will be characterized by a very strong jaw line, as well as a wider forehead. Frames should be chosen that help minimize the width of the face, as well as make the face look thin and a bit longer. Narrower frames that are wider more than they are thicker will help make the face shape look the best. Narrow oval frames can also help with harsh angles of the face, and many people choose a soft and delicate style to balance out their harder features.

Oblong Face
Those with an oblong face shape have a longer face than what the width is, so frames should try to accentuate the face to make it look shorter. A square frame is the best option for an oblong face. Frame shapes that have more depth in their length will also make the oblong face shape look smaller.

Long Nose
Those who have a longer or larger nose will also be looking for the right frame style for their face. Frames that have a lower bridge will best fit a bigger nose.

It is also important to remember to pay attention to the size of your face when choosing frames. A large pair of frames on a small face or vice versa will not look good. A good rule of thumb is to keep the frames less than the width of the face at the widest part.

There are hundreds of options when it comes to purchasing eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses in Orlando. There are also thousands of options when it comes to finding the perfect frames for your face. As you know, our tagline is, “A Frame For Every Face and a Price For Any Budget”, so we think 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is the perfect choice for all your vision care needs.
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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!