BUENA VISTA Optical

02/23/2026

2/23/26
Last Quiz on 2/16/26
Where were eyeglasses first invented?
A) China B) Egypt C) Italy D) England
Answer: C. Italy. The first lenses were made from crystal, set into frames of leather, bone, or metal. They were primarily designed to aid monks and scholars in reading.

Today's Question: Which war inspired the invention of the intraocular lens (IOL)?

(A) World War I (B) World War II (C) Cold War (D) Civil War

Answer- Next Monday.
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02/16/2026

2/16/26
Last quiz on 2/9/26
What chart is still used today to test vision?
A) Jaeger B) LogMAR C) Snellen D) Allen

Answer: C. Snellen. Developed in 1862 by Herman Snellen, chart is still used by eye care professionals to measure sharpness of vision from 20 feet distance.

Today's Question: Where were eyeglasses first invented?
A) China B) Egypt C) Italy D) England

Answer- Next Monday on 2/23/26
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02/09/2026

2/9/26 Monday Quiz: -

Last Quiz on 2/2/26: Which civilization had eye doctors more than 3,500 years ago?

(A) Greece (B) Rome (c) Egypt (D) China
Answer - C. Egypt

Today's Question: What chart is still used today to test vision?

A) Jaeger
B) LogMAR
C) Snellen
D) Allen

Answer- Next Monday.
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02/02/2026

2/2/26 Monday Quiz:-
Last Quiz on 1/26/26 :-What material were early eyeglass lenses made from?
Answer:- Polished quartz or simple glass.
👓 Fun Fact
Eyeglasses were invented in Italy in the 1200s — long before smartphones and screens!

Today’s Question:- Which civilization had eye doctors more than 3,500 years ago?
A) Greece
B) Rome
C) Egypt
D) China

Answer- Next Monday.
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01/29/2026

From sunrise to sunset, your vision matters — Buena Vista Optical!
We are lucky in a way being Texans I guess. Don’t have to deal with snow frequently.

01/27/2026

1/26/26 Monday Quiz:
Last quiz on 1/19/26 -How was cataract treated in ancient India?
Answer: Cataract was treated by a procedure called “couching”, where the cloudy lens was pushed out of the line of sight using a sharp instrument.

Today's question: What material were early eyeglass lenses made from?
Answer- Next Monday.
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01/21/2026

Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair on January 20-21 (2026)

👓✨ Expo highlights!

It was a pleasure meeting so many members of our community and sharing our passion for eye care at the Buena Vista Optical booth.

Thank you for stopping by — we can’t wait to see you again!

📍 Your vision. Our priority.
📞 Call us or visit us to schedule your eye exam today.

01/19/2026

1/19/26 Monday Quiz:
Last quiz on 1/12/26 - ‘Who is considered the
"Father of Medicine" and wrote about eye diseases?’
Answer:- Hippocrates (460–370 BCE) is considered “father of medicine”. He described eye anatomy and conditions like blindness and infections.

Today's question: How was cataract treated in ancient India?
Answer- Next Monday.
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01/12/2026

1/12/26
Monday Quiz:
Last quiz on 12/29/25 - What was the most common eye disease in ancient times?
Answer -Trachoma, a contagious eye infection, especially common in dusty, crowded areas.
Today's question: Who is considered the “Father of Medicine” and wrote about eye diseases?

Answer- Next Monday.
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12/29/2025

Monday Quiz:-
Last week question was :-Which ancient civilization first specialized in eye doctors?
Answer:-Ancient Egypt—they had physicians dedicated solely to eye diseases over 3,500 years ago.

Today’s Question:- What was the most common eye disease in ancient times?
Answer- Next Monday.
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12/23/2025

Christmas Party at Buena Vista Optical

12/22/2025

Monday Quiz:-
Last week question was :-Which ancient law book mentioned eye surgery and doctors’ fees?

A) Roman Law
B) Code of Hammurabi
C) Magna Carta
D) Greek Constitution

Answer: B. Code of Hammurabii mentioned eye surgery and doctors' fee.
FUN FACT - The Code of Hammurabii is the oldest known set of laws

Today’s Question:-
Which ancient civilization first specialized in eye doctors?
Answer- Next Monday.
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