Russo Opticians

06/30/2023

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After 60 years of calling their business “The Best in Sight,” Russo Opticians Inc. will close at the end of July.

02/02/2016

What is presbyopia? It refers to the eye’s inability to properly focus on objects that are in close viewing range. Presbyopia or farsightedness is a natural, non-threatening condition that many people develop as they age.

01/28/2016

We recognize that some people who need glasses to see properly will be resistant to wearing them if they’ve had a bad experience with their prescription before. In many cases, working with a more skilled optician can help you to get a better fit for your lenses.

01/26/2016

Lenses that are anti-reflective reduce glare from various light sources and makes all of your activities that much more enjoyable. If you work at a computer or drive a car or truck at night, and you wear glasses, anti-reflective protection can help you see the light without the glare.

01/21/2016

Unfortunately, scratched lenses can be a common issue for adults and children alike. Since even the tiniest scratch can cause a visual obstruction that could make your child resistant to wearing his or her glasses, you may want to consider adding an anti-scratch coating.

01/19/2016

If you’re not wild about the way you look in glasses, but can’t stomach contact lenses, consider rimless frames. With earpieces that connect directly to the lens, these glasses are barely noticeable on your face.

01/14/2016

We recognize that some children who aren’t able to see the board well in class will act up rather than admit they have vision issues. Let’s talk about how scheduling regular eye exams for your child can help keep him or her on the right path in school.

01/12/2016

The idea of incorporating plastic into glass contact lenses was proposed by American optometrist William Feinbloom in 1936. The first all-plastic contact lenses, however, were developed and made by optician Ken Tuohy in 1948.

01/07/2016

Are you the kind of person who’s rough on his or her glasses? Whether you play sports or just drop them a lot, you may want to look into polycarbonate lenses. These impact-resistant lenses are stronger than others, which also makes them a good choice for kids.

01/05/2016

Until the 16th century, most eyeglasses were simple devices that magnified images, but didn’t correct vision issues. The first documented concave eyeglass lenses were created for Pope Leo X to compensate for his nearsightedness.