Optical

Here at MYVISION EYE CENTER & OPTICAL we know how to fit glasses, we are not just taking your order. The first step we take is to look and understand the eyeglass prescription. There are many types of lenses: single vision, lined bifocal, lined trifocal, progressive (no-line bifocal). We take the time to look at a patient’s face shape to select frames which are suitable and fashionable. We always ask if they prefer metal, plastic or rimless frames.

It is also necessary to understand lens material so lenses are as thin and attractive as possible. As we are fitting progressive lenses, we keep in mind all the different types of progressive lenses so that we have the proper placement over your progressive lenses. Many offices do not keep this complexity in mind and therefore you do not get the full power (strength) of the reading portion. The bottom portions of a +2.50 add may be cut off so you only realize a reduced add of say +1.75. This is fairly common error in the fitting of no-line bifocals. We always fit and measure to avoid this error. And unlike some offices who use cheaper-quality generic no-line bifocals, we use only brand name quality like Varilux.

It is the practice of some chain store or big box opticals to fit frames from their own inventory, which can cause substitution. Every frame has a certain bridge size, eye size, temple size and color so a single frame can have 20-40 variations. If you need a 140 temple length for a proper fit, but all they have in stock is 145, then you will get the 145 because they are committed to sell from their inventory, even though it is too long and your glasses will slide forward. This will never happen in our office because we always order the correct 140 length directly from the manufacturer, unused and never worn. We never Substitute.

Plastic frames must fit perfectly on the nose. As we are fitting we always keep in mind the temple length so your glasses stay in place. Metal allergies can be a problem so we have Stainless Steel, Titanium and Plastic options. And we have brand eyeglasses such as Jaguar, Khan, Nike, Oakley, and Ray Bans for your selection. In addition, we have brand sunglasses (Oakley, Ray Bans, e.g) and sunglasses that are more affordable for your eye protection. 

So come and see why we're the best in town to get your glasses.