Category: Sunglasses

GLARE

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glarePeople suffer from 4 types of  glare: distracting, discomforting, disabling and blinding. Distracting glare is caused by reflections on eyeglass lenses. This can be eliminated with anti-reflective coating. At Westside Optometry, we recommend this type of non-glare coating on the back side of sunglasses also.
Discomforting glare is caused by everyday light conditions that cause squinting and eye fatigue. Tinted or photochromic lenses will reduce this type of glare.
Disabling glare occurs when excessive, intense light reaches the eyes. The effects of disabling glare can cause long-term eye damage. Good sunglasses with maximum ultraviolet protection eliminates disabling glare.
Blinding or reflective glare comes from light reflected off smooth, shiny surfaces such as water, sand, snow or wet roads. A polarized sunglass is the ideal solution for blinding glare.

Glare is a problem during the day and night. It bothers people working at a computer, driving on the freeway and fishing on a boat. Don’t squint and suffer any longer, let us eliminate the discomfort of glare with appropriate glasses.

New Maui Jim Sunglasses

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Maui Jim has really outdone itself in 2012. There are many new sunglass styles and some very exciting lens updates.

Gradient lenses and frames are the trend. If you like reading outdoors but find most sunglasses too dark, try a lens that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. It still has all the fantastic features of a Maui Jim sunlens: polorization, waterproof coatings, anti-reflective treatment and distortion-free optics.

Lani is shown here in the amethyst fade. It also comes in gloss black and Koa tortoise.

 Lava Flow is pictured below in the gloss black with neutral grey lenses. It is a modified rectangle with a mid-size wrap. It is also available in a colorful burgundy tortoise frame with HCL bronze lenses.

 

Westside Optometry still carries the light weight sporty styles too. Most of the Maui Jim sunglasses can be customized with your prescription. What can be better than sitting on a lounge chair reading or fly-fishing in your favorite river with your progressive Maui Jim sunglasses? If excellent distance vision is most important for a day in the boat or whale watching on the bluffs of the Pacific coast, prescription sunglasses are an excellent choice for you. 

We have received our new selection of Maui Jim sunglasses, come try them on.

Use’em or Lose’em

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EvatiK ZylIf your flex spending funds expire at the end of the year consider your eyewear needs. You can order contact lenses, a pair of computer glasses or some sunglasses.

We’ve expanded our new FYSH line to include the men’s frames Evatik. Evatik incorporates innovative designs and lightweight materials.

The new Kate Spade sunglasses have arrived also. Check out “Grady,” the brown is pictured here. The sunglass also comes in black and has polka dots on the inside.  Grady

If you want to order contact lenses, you can simply call the office, they can be shipped directly to you, or use our online contact ordering, the link is on the right of the page. (ORDER CONTACTS)

The World through Rose Colored Glasses

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I never think of prescription sunwear as a luxury. Comfortable, clear vision outdoors is as important as general clear glasses. I use my sunglasses for driving, sports and enjoying a book outdoors. The color of the lens tends to be personal and specific to how the glasses will be used. I personally prefer a grey lens, but different color lenses can actually improve your vision in certain situations. While some colors increase depth perception, others improve vision in low light situations and some reduce glare and eyestrain in bright light. I’ve included a list to help you select your next pair of sunglasses. See what fits your needs and lifestyle. Rose colored lenses may or may not be in your future, but maybe gray or green will make your eyes a little happier.

  • YELLOW offers excellent depth perception, provides good contrast in low light.
  • VERMILION Improves color perception in low light, excellent for overcast days
  •  BROWN/AMBER Blocks blue light, reduces glare, improves contrast.
  • GRAY transmits true colors evenly, reduces glare, low color distortion.
  • GREEN enhances contrast in moderate light, reduces eyestrain in bright light.

Other sunglass features include POLARIZATION, which filters refective glare and enhances color contrast and depth perception. FLASH MIRRORS limit the amount of light entering your eyes so you feel more comfortable.

If you want to try different color samples, come by the office. If you have any questions about special conditions or different sunglass lenses, leave a comment.

Fall Eyewear Showcase

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Dr. Karen Griffith and her staff cordially invite you to their fall eyewear event featuring the frame collections of:

Kate Spade, Nike, Disney, Denim, Flexon and Marchon


There will be a raffle for a pair of Kate Spade sunglasses and a Nike wristwatch

Saturday, September 10, 2011

10am – 2pm

Ultraviolet Protection

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Sun and Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet light from the sun will burn you skin, it will also damage your eyes. A sunburn on the cornea, the surface of the eye is called, “photokeratitis”. The incidence of photokeratitis increases when in the snow or on the water because of increased reflections. Most of us know the pain of a sunburn on our skin, a sunburn on the eye hurts much worse and causes the vision to be blurry until it heals.

Other eye tissues are permanently damaged by ultraviolet(UV) light. The conjunctiva, the white of the eye can develop benign bumps called pinguecula. Pinguecula are not dangerous, but they can become inflamed and red. They typically have a yellowish appearance. Cataracts, (a clouding of the lens in the eye) worsens with UV light exposure. The retina is also susceptible to UV damage. Damaged retinal tissue, especially the macula can lead to severely reduced vision.

Sunscreen protects your skin from overexposure to the UV rays, sunglasses protect the structures of your eyes and the skin tissues around them. Read how to select quality sunglasses in an earlier blog.

Save Your Vision Month

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March is Save your Vision Month

It is important to be proactive and protect your eyesight and vision for the future. 

For adults in their 20s and 30s, the eyes are generally healthy as are the other organs in the body. Start protecting your vision now.

 Eat right! Include lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet
 Quit smoking
 Wear sunglasses to protect against harmful ultraviolet radiation.

For adults in their 40s and 50s, you are probably noticing some significant changes in vision, especially close-up. Menopause can increase dry eye symptoms for women.

 Ask family members about eye diseases. Many conditions run in the family
 Invest in accurate and quality reading glasses
 Your general health can have profound effects on your eyes. Be prepared to discuss medications and health conditions with your optometrist

After 60 it is crucial to maintain regular eye examinations. The incidence of many eye diseases increases. Many of these conditions like glaucoma, have no symptoms.

 Schedule annual exams or as recommended.
 Report all changes in general health to the eye doctor. Don’t accept declining vision as just a part of aging.

Spring Eyewear Event

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Dr. Karen Griffith and her staff cordially invite you to a special eyewear event featuring the Clearvision frame collections of:

IZOD, Ellen Tracy, BCBG, Cole Haan, OP and Fisher Price

 We are also pleased to present the entire Maui Jim Sunglass line

Saturday, March 5, 2011
10:00 – 2:00

There will be refreshments

Bring a Friend
Call ahead to make an appointment for an eye examination

Maui Jim Sunglasses

Eyeglass Event

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This Saturday Westside Optometry is hosting a special designer eyewear event. Stop by the office  between 10 and 2. There will be refreshments and a drawing for free lenses. Come by to try on frames from Max Mara, Liz Claiborne, Georgio Armani, Gucci and Saks Fith Avenue. This is an opportunity to see frames we do not ordinarily have available, and also to see all the colors and sizes of many different frames.

Gas Station Sunglasses

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Kate Spade Sunglasses
Kate Spade Sunglasses

Why spend more than $10 on sunglasses? 

“Cheap sunglasses” are made with “cheap” materials. The poor quality lenses lack ultraviolet (uv) protection and create visual distortion. A pair of sunglasses should be safe, comfortable and provide clear vision. Features to look for in a pair of sunglasses include the following: 

  • Impact Resistance

A lightweight tough lens is ideal for sports and long hours of wear. 

  • Photochromic Options

Variable light conditions require different density of color. A photochromic lens adjusts color depending on the light condition. A lighter tint is required at dawn, dusk or overcast conditions while a dark colored lens is most comfortable midday and under bright condition. 

  • Special Tints

Color selection can enhance the visual experience and comfort. A solid tint has the same color intensity throughout the lens. A gradient tint is lighter at the bottom of the lens. This is useful if you are reading with the sunglasses. 

  • Polarization

This is a premium sunglass product that eliminates unwanted glare. Polarized lenses are especially appreciated on the water, snow, sand and pavement. 

  • Lens Treatment

A backside anti-reflective coating eliminates surface reflections and provides clearer vision 

  • Frame Styling

A wrapped frame will increase protection from the sun. Newer lens designs allow many prescriptions to be made for the wrap frame style.