Your New Glasses:-

Tips on Wear and Care

What to expect from new glasses...

If you are getting eyeglasses for the first time or changing your prescription, you should always allow 2-3 weeks for your eyes to adjust to the new lenses. In the beginning, you could experience mild dizziness, headaches, or even slight nausea. These symptoms are normal; however, if they persist, call your optician.

If you experience any problems with your new frames, including discomfort on the nose or ears, return to your optician for an adjustment. Also, your glasses should remain stationary on your face when you nod or turn your head quickly. If your glasses slide down your nose or tilt to one side we will be happy to adjust them for you.

Caring For your Glasses.

There are a number of things you can do to prolong the life of your glasses:-

1. Always keep your glasses in a case when not in use. This will protect your lenses from scratches and will also help to extend the life of your frame.
2. To avoid scratching, never lay your lenses directly on any type of hard or abrasive surface.
3. Be sure to use both hands when removing or putting on your glasses, to avoid bending the frame.
4. Do not allow anyone to "try on" your glasses. Your frame will have been custom fitted for you. Letting others wear your glasses, even for a moment, can cause stretching or other damage.
5. Clean your lenses and frame on a regular basis with warm water or an approved lens cleaner and wipe clean with a dry cloth. To avoid scratching, never wipe your lenses when they are completely dry.
6. Your glasses will last longer if you have them adjusted every 3-4 months. This allows us to check for loose screws or other possible problems. If your frame breaks, do not attempt to repair it with tape or glue. Take it to your optician, as we can repair it properly.

Special Glasses For Special Needs.

Many eyeglass wearers have hobbies or job needs that require a special pair of glasses. For example, regular bifocals do not work well for many special activities. People who are outdoors a lot may require prescription sunglasses with special UV protection to block out the Ultraviolet light from the sun. Also, special athletic glasses offer both protection and freedom of movement for the sports-minded.

From the invisible mulifocals to plain reading glasses,we can provide you with special eyewear to fit your lifestyle.

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Re-Using Your Frames.

Re-Using your own frame can be a good alternative to searching for another frame that suits you, or spending a lot of money on a new frame when your budget is a little low. But befoe considering this there are a few things you should bare in mind.

Spectacles which are used everyday, can become fragile, because of general wera and tear. Most opticians will only glaze your old frames at your own risk, so if they do break of become damaged, we are not responsible.

Plastic frames must be heated and stretched to insert new lenses. Because the resins used in plastic frames tend to become hard and brittle with age, there is a high risk of breakage when you re-use an old frame, regaurdless of how much the frame cost when you bought it, or which manufacter made it.

How Long before your next Eye Examination?

Many people equate the need for an aye examination with replacing their glasses. They feel as long as they're seeing relatively well and their glasses are holding up, everything is okay. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Your eyes, like the rest of your body, undergo gradual changes as you grow older.

However, unlike the rest of your body, your eyes rarely hurt when something is wrong. Undesirable changes in your eye health can occur which will not adversely affect vision in the early stages. Such is the case with glaucoma, cataracts and complications caused by high blood pressure and diabetes. Your optician will check for symptoms of these conditions to detect these problems before they worsen to the point where your vision could be affected adversely, and perhaps permanently affected.