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.

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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.

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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.

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!

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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!

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Myopia

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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Eyeglasses For Your Children

According to Parenting.com, approximately one in twenty preschoolers wear eyeglasses. This is an important statistic to consider if you haven’t taken your child to get his or her eyes checked. If you find out your little bundle of joy needs corrective lenses, here’s how to choose the best frames:


1. Choose eyeglasses that flatter your child’s face. Most children have round faces which means a squarish style will look best. You should also choose smaller frames.

2. Pick frames that are flexible for your child. We know bright, colorful, plastic frames are all the rage for 2013 but they can be brittle and break easily. Metal frames are easier to adjust and you should look for eyeglasses with titanium hinges that will bend easily with your children’s movements.

3. Pick frames that are impact-resistant such as polycarbonate lenses. We all remember gym class, make sure your child’s eyeglasses will stand the “ball in the face” test. Another way to protect your child’s lenses is to add an antireflective coating.

The best way to choose eyeglasses for your children is to include them in the process. Personally, my daughter needed to start wearing eyeglasses when she was six years old. I was very worried that she wouldn’t want to wear eyeglasses, but, surprisingly, she was very excited to purchase her new frames! She started a trend in her school and all the kids begged their parents to purchase frames, even if they didn’t need a prescription!

If you’re on the market for new eyeglasses for your children, we hope you’ll consider 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore. You’re welcome to bring your little one into any of our locations and try on as many pairs as you like. We look forward to seeing you soon.

We have exciting prizes for you so hurry up!! Drop in at any of our 20/20 Eyeglass Superstores to try on our latest styles and earn a spin on the prize wheel.

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Summer Selfie Contest $500 Grand Prize

Here at 20/20 Eyeglasses Superstore, we believe in making your eyeglass purchase as fun and easy as possible. As a result, we’re inviting you to take part in our Summer Selfie Facebook Contest where you upload a selfie (photo of yourself) in your favorite summer glasses or sunglasses.  Then invite your friends and family to vote through the Contest Page on the 20/20 Eyeglasses Superstore Facebook page (www.facebook.com/2020eyeglass).

 

We have exciting prizes for you so hurry up!! Drop in at any of our 20/20 Eyeglass Superstores to try on our latest styles and earn a spin on the prize wheel.

It’s time to connect with your Facebook friends as the most votes wins!

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Food That Keep You Vision Healthy

Have you ever wondered what to eat for Have you ever wondered what to eat for healthy vision? You’re not alone.healthy vision? You’re not alone.

These foods will also help keep your vision healthy.

• Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and collards
• Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish
• Eggs, nuts, beans, and other non-meat protein sources
• Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices

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About 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore:

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, a frame for every face and a price for every budget. With 3 convenient locations in Winter Park, Melbourne and Orange City, 20/20 Eyeglass offers friendly service, quality eye care and a collection of over 4,000 frames for the whole family to choose from.

Each location has its own independent optometrist and in house lab so that you can be in and out with your new glasses in as little as one hour. Family owned and operated, our friendly staff will help you with all of your eyecare needs and find the frames for your face at a price you can afford.
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Visit us today at a store near you or schedule an appointment online!

Exercises To Improve Your Eyesight

Stimulate your eye muscles:
This exercise is simple, but must be done every morning. On waking up, wash your face with water (preferably cool or a little cold water). Then fill your mouth with water, close your eyes and splash cold water onto your eyes.

This exercise helps stimulate the muscles of the eyes, due to the pressure exerted by the water filled in your mouth. The splash of cold water on your face helps enliven the nerve endings and rejuvenates the skin.

Wash your eyes
In the morning strain the liquid and wash your eyes with it twice a day. This eyewash helps relax and relieve stress in the eyes.

Massage over worked eyes:
This is a great exercise for people who work for long hours in front of computers. Hold your eyebrows between your thumb and index finger, in such a way that the thumb is above the eyebrow and index finger below. Now, gently press and straighten your eyebrows, exerting gentle pressure on all the points. Then, take your thumb and gently roll it around your eye ball, i.e. along your eye socket. Do this exercise every three to four hours to improve the circulation around your eyes.  This exercise improves circulation around the eyes helping them recover from the fatigue of constantly looking at a computer screen. Read more about computer vision syndrome.

Exercise the muscles around your eyes
This exercise is done to stimulate the muscles around your eyeballs (that are present within the eye socket). Rotate your eyeballs, first to the right and left, then upwards and downwards. Do this in the clockwise and anti-clockwise direction for about three to four repetitions.

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.

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. Is visiting an eye doctor and getting a prescription worth the extra cost?
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Back to School In Style

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.

We have exciting prizes for you so hurry up!! Drop in at any of our 20/20 Eyeglass Superstores to try on our latest styles and earn a spin on the prize wheel.

It’s time to connect with your Facebook friends as the most votes wins!
Contest Rules: http://www.2020eyeglass.com/Contest.aspx

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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.

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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.

Here at 20/20 Eyeglasses Superstore, we believe in making your eyeglass purchase as fun and easy as possible. As a result, we’re inviting you to take part in our Summer Selfie Facebook Contest where you upload a selfie (photo of yourself) in your favorite summer glasses or sunglasses.  Then invite your friends and family to vote through the Contest Page on the 20/20 Eyeglasses Superstore Facebook page (www.facebook.com/2020eyeglass).

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Preparing Your Child for an Eye Exam

The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that a child have his or her first eye examination by six months of age.

Vision screenings are important, they in no way replace a comprehensive eye exam. Many parents ask how they should go about preparing a toddler or young child for their first eye exam. The truth is, some parents often have more apprehension than their child. Following are a few tips for reducing anxiety for both parents and children.

Show and Tell: Talk to your child about eyes and vision in general. Check your local library for children's books about the eyes.

Take a Test Drive: If you already have an eye doctor you are comfortable with, schedule a "fun visit" to introduce your child. Most optometric offices are willing to schedule an appointment for your child to tour the office without actually having an eye exam.

Relax: If you are apprehensive about your child's eye exam, your child will be too. Some parents tend to worry that their child may unintentionally give an incorrect responses and wind up getting glasses when they don't really need them.

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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 Optometris.