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Online shopping has almost become the norm these days. You are sitting in the comfort of your own home researching what you are looking for in terms of desires and budget. It is such a time saving option.
Did you know that you can even order eyeglasses online now?
If you have a prescription from your eyecare professional, you can now peruse numerous websites to look for that perfect frame you have in mind. But be aware that ordering eyeglasses on line is not as easy as finding a book, kitchen gadget or even that "LandsEnd" sweater!
Custom fitted eyewear is an important aspect to each individual. Finding a frame that fits and enhances your face (whether petite or average) when not trying it on could be a challenge. Then there are certain prescriptive needs that are specific to you that need to be met. Drs. Hansen, Pietig, and Young, and our professional team of opticians work together to ensure all of these criteria are addressed.
What about the safety and quality of prescription eyewear online? In a recent study*, it was discovered that nearly half of all glasses (44.8%) ordered online either contained an inaccurate prescription or did not meet safety standards designed to protect your eyes! Buyer beware!!
If you decide that purchasing online is something you desire, then please check each online retailer's policies. What is their return policy if you are not satisfied? How do they deal with prescription inaccuracies, wrong lense coatings, etc? Do they offer a warranty against scratched lenses or frame breakage? What is the cost and length of shipping time? Do they include cases, lens cloths or cleaning solutions? Do they accept vision insurance? What about maintenance - are you shipping your glasses back for minor adjustments and being without them until the service is completed?
At Ankeny Family Vision Center, our doctors and staff see that you have a "hands-on" experience. We will help you determine the perfect frame, color, and type of material you desire. We will guide you in considering the options for your lenses and lifestyle, coatings and treatments available - such as transition or computer lenses. We are meticulous about measurements and custom fitting your individual needs. We care about your look and how you feel walking out our door with your new eyewear!
We also have a big advantage with our "hands-on" maintenance service. You need an adjustment, just stop in. We also offer warranties for those who purchase with us.
Whether you work with the professionals here at Ankeny Family Vision Center or you go it alone on the internet, it is very important to be informed. Take the time to do what is right for your eye health and your vision. We would love to help you make the right selections to enhance your vision with the specific, individualized look that fits you and your personality!!
(*Study conducted by American Optometric Association in conjunction with the Optical Laboratories Association and The Vision Council)
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Eye injuries should be a major concern for everyone. Some of these injuries can result in severe, irreversible damage - including permanent blindness - from accidents that could have been easily prevented if safety procedures would have been in place.
Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. What is the easiest step to preventing 90% of these injuries? Proper protective eyewear!! And yet only 35% of a survey wear this protection while doing home repairs or playing sports!
Some interesting facts -
- Men sustain eye injury more than wormen
- Most eye injuries occur in the HOME - home repairs, yardwork, cleaning and cooking
- More than 40% are due to sports or recreational activities
- Eyes can be damaged by sun exposure, not just chemicals, dust or objects
- This time of year illegally sold cosmetic contact lenses for costumes cause serious eye problems
Ways to improve the risk of eye injuries in the home include -
- Good lighting
- Wearing proper safety glasses when doing yardwork, as rocks and sticks can become dangerous projectiles from mowers and trimmers
- Keeping chemicals safely away where children cannot have contact - some can permanently destroy the surface of your eyes causing permanent blindness
- Have at least one pair of ANSI - approved protective eyewear that can be worn by members of your household (ANSI is American National Standards Institute) - this eyewear can be purchased at any hardward type store
- Wear proper protective sports eyewear
The doctors and staff of Ankeny Family Vision Center are ready to help if an eye injury should occur. We prefer you wear proper protective eyewear but please call us any time of day or night if you should have an injury that is threatening. We also have proper protective sports eyewear in the office for you to purchase for that young one you love as he or she plays their favorite sport.
Come see us! Save that precious eyesight! Don't let an injury occur and have that protective eyewear be too late!
(Information taken from numerous websites.)
