Doug's Optical Inc

While the glass, and most plastics, used in lenses for glasses resist scratches, they are still vulnerable to damage. Having an anti-scratch coating applied to the lenses provides an extra level of protection, so you can get the longest life possible from them.

An eye examination is a very simple procedure that may only last around 30 minutes. In addition to testing your vision, you will also be checked for any early signs of cataracts, glaucoma, and other conditions that can be revealed through the eyes.

In 1824, British astronomer George Airy invented a lens that could correct astigmatism. Unlike near or far-sightedness, which are problems of distance, astigmatism is an eye defect that causes images to be distorted.

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is the ability to see objects up close but not those that are far away. Most people develop myopia before the age of 20, but even very young children can be diagnosed with nearsightedness and require glasses.

Is your face wider on the bottom (called a trapezoidal face shape)? The best eyeglass frames for you will be half-rim and dramatic cat eye shapes. Either will serve to move attention to the top of your face, thereby balancing out the jawline.