Choose a Perfect Pair To Suit Your Face

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.
You need to take is to determine your face shape (one of our 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore associates can help you with this too). Afterwards, bring a friend down to the shop and try on as many pairs as you can.  You can also research eyeglasses and sunglasses online to see which frames you like. We carry over 4000 frames here at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore and our tagline is, “A Frame for Every Face and a Price for Any Budget.”

Diabetes Can Steal Your Vision

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.

Four Ways to Beat Spring Allergies

The blooming season has begun, and your allergies have started to blossom too. You dread the idea of months of suffering; the sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, and general misery that comes with spring. How can you make this allergy season more tolerable? 

20/20 Eyeglass Superstore is a family owned and operated business with locations in Orlando, Melbourne and Orange City. This spring, the folks at 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore are sharing tips on how to keep your eyes healthy.  

1. Plan ahead
The best tactic in the war against allergy season is to plan ahead. If you need allergy medication, start taking it slightly before the season begins for the most effective treatment. This helps your body prevent the inflammatory response from typical allergens in the first place. Once your body starts to react, it can be hard, if not impossible, to get the inflammation under control.

2. Cleanliness
Washing your face after you’ve been outside, and showering before bedtime will rinse away pollen and dust on your skin and hair. Keep dogs and cats bathed and as clean as possible to prevent them from bringing allergens into your home. While impractical to bathe them daily, try a special allergy solution that is wiped on the animal, minimizing the effects of their dander. Consult your eye care or allergy professional for more details on these products. Vacuum carpets well and wipe down surfaces regularly to minimize the amount of pollutants inside your home.

3. Natural Help
Rather than using chemicals and medications, you can opt for homeopathic cures. Herbs and foods that naturally fight inflammation, saline as part of your eye care routine or in a method called nasal irrigation, and even acupuncture have been shown to help allergy sufferers immensely without the potentially dangerous side effects of allergy medications.

4. Using your HVAC
During allergy season (and really, any other time of year), it is critical to replace your HVAC system filter monthly. Be sure to purchase a filter designed to remove most allergens, and set a reminder that will let you know it’s time for replacement. Air filters cannot effectively remove pollutants if they are clogged and dirty. Keep your windows closed and use your cooling system rather than allow wind to blow dust and pollen into your house.

Rather than being in misery this spring, there are plenty of ways you can reduce the severity of your suffering. Talk to your eye care professional before the season begins to ensure that you are comfortable even though the world is in bloom.

Read the original article published on Pikespeakeyecare.com

For more information on how to keep your eyes healthy this spring, visit your local 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore or make an appointment with our in-house independent optometrist. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Foods that can keep your eyes healthy

Research by the National Eye Institute (NEI) has shown that high levels of antioxidants and zinc, in the form of a nutritional supplement tablet, reduced the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). “AMD is the leading cause of blindness in older adults”. “You are what you eat; it’s trite but it’s true. It’s been shown that certain habits like eating a high-fat diet are associated with, but not causative, in AMD,”

Seeing well when moving from light to dark declines with age.

The American Optometric Association Health and Nutrition Committee, has developed a list of specific foods and nutrients that have been found to be beneficial to eye health.

• Fruits and vegetables – Vitamin C can help minimize cataracts and AM

• Fleshy fish (tuna or salmon) and lean meats – Fatty acids protect against AM

• Red meats and whole grains – Zinc deficiency can lead to cataract

• Vegetable oil – Vitamin E can slow progression of AM

Read the full article published on http://www.dnaindia.com

Consult with an optometrist for evaluation of any ophthalmic problems so that possible solutions can be reviewed.

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 407-767-5600