A LITTLE HISTORY OF
LENSES
When prescription lenses were first invented they were actually made of
glass. This was a hard substance and fairly resistant to scratching. There
were no options available.
Today’s lenses are much improved and our choices are numerous. Lenses are
lighter, stronger, tintable... some even darken automatically in the sun.
We also have various coatings, mirrors, and coloring options. Most lenses
are made of a special plastic resin called CR39. Some lenses are made in
special materials to achieve a thinner lens profile. Polycarbonate lenses
are yet another type of lens which is virtually bulletproof and ideal for
sports glasses or children’s glasses. Special aspheric grinding of any of
these materials further reduces the thickness of the lens.
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CARING FOR LENSES
With so many options, how do we keep our lenses in tip top shape... clean
and scratch free? In most cases a single drop of dishwashing liquid and
lots of water will do the trick. (You have to be sure to get all of the
soapy film off of the lens.) Dry the lens with a lint-free cotton cloth.
Avoid paper products such as tissue, paper towels, or toilet paper since
the wood fibers in them can cause very fine scratches on the lens over
time. All of this can be somewhat inconvenient, especially if you are on
the go.
At Absolutely Optical we sell specially made optical cloths of superfine
high thread-count fibers. We recommend to first dust the lens with the
cloth to remove any large particles. Then lightly wipe the lens with the
cloth to remove almost all grime. No need for soap and water. In rare
cases when the lens is not completely clean, we have available the
Absolutely Optical Cleaner which is safe for all of today’s lens types.
Both products are available in convenient portable pouches. Keep one at
home, one in the office, one on the boat, etc. |
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A CASE FOR CASES
All of the care and attention to preserving our lenses goes to waste if we
don’t have a safe place in which to keep them. People often take off their
glasses throughout the day for various reasons. The glasses get laid down
to face some pretty interesting fates. At Absolutely Optical we have seen
glasses that have been sat upon, stepped upon, knocked to the ground, etc.
There are many types of cases for eyeglasses. Some can be pretty boring...
not at Absolutely Optical. For instance, we have cases in limited edition
Nicole Miller silk prints. We have gleaming metallic boxes to match the
color of your car. We have patent leather hard cases. We have soft glove
leather wrapped hardbox cases. We have pop-top metal tubular cases. We
have Fendi cases. We have suede Gucci pouches with cute drawstrings.
From large to small, the possibilities are enormous. The fashion and functionality
has never been better!
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SUNGLASSES
We are often asked why sunglasses from an optical store cost more than
those from a drug store. The answer is simple; the ones that cost more are
better in every way!
At Absolutely Optical we sell only the finest sunwear. The frames are made
from the best materials. Our titanium and stainless steel frames will not
corrode nor leave marks on your skin. Our exclusive virgin zyl plastic
frames will not lose their beautiful colors and gloss. The styling is
impeccable. You will never look better!
The frame is only part of the story. Today’s science and technology enable
us to make sunlenses which truly protect us from UV sun damage to the
eye’s cornea and retina. Absolutely Optical sunlenses are also distortion
free which protects us from eye fatigue. We offer the largest selection of
beautiful shades of lenses including colored mirrors. Polarized lenses can
be in gray or brown. And, all are scratch resistant in either prescription
or non-prescription.
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PROBLEMS WITH GLARE
There are many types of annoying glare which disturb one’s vision. A
common misconception is that a tint is all that is available. Actually,
tinted lenses can help, but do not solve the problem completely. They work
best in bright environments; but, remember tinted lenses make everything
seem darker when indoors.
The most common cause of glare is UV rays from fluorescent lights,
television, computer monitors, and sunlight. The best fix for this problem
is a UV absorbing coating on the lenses. The coating is virtually
colorless and it blocks 100% of annoying UV rays. Quality coatings are
scratch resistant, invisible, and quite durable.
A second form of glare is from reflected light. This attacks us from
sidewalks, hoods of cars, open sky, bodies of water (when boating). The
correct way to minimize this form of glare is by wearing a polarized lens.
These are available in both prescription and non-prescription forms. But,
be sure to get quality distortion free lenses... not the cheap plastic
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REFLECTIONS
If you notice light reflections on your lenses when outdoors, have we got
a lens for you! At Absolutely Optical we offer the newest generation of
Anti-Reflection lenses. They are almost invisible when you look through
them... and when people look at you! Our special lenses are very durable
and easy to keep clean. They can be made with or without a tint. We even
have a version especially made for driving at night. Everything looks
brighter and more clear with these lenses... and no more glare from those
headlights! |
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