• Eyewear for Babies and Young Children 0-5 Years

    Wohl Optics has introduced a new kid’s line of eyeglass frames to fill a specific need for babies and young children.  Parents usually feel helpless discovering that their young child has poor vision.  However, we want you to feel relieved because today is a new beginning for your child's better vision.  This line of eyeglass frames is custom fit for your child. Frames are fit[...]

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    Sports Eyewear

    Sports glasses protect your eyes. If you play sports, you should keep two things in mind related to your vision: protection and precision. Sports such as tennis, baseball, softball, and racquetball may see ball speeds of 90 mph or more. In baseball alone, there are over 500,000 injuries per year! But that is not the most common cause of sports-related eye injuries. As sports participation [...]

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    UV Eye Safety

    Both long-term and short-term exposure to UV radiation can harm the eyes, affect vision, and compromise overall eye health. There are several eye diseases and conditions caused or aggravated by exposure to UV radiation, such as: Macular Degeneration. Macular Degeneration (AMD) is caused by damage to the retina over time and is the leading cause of age-related blindness. Extended exposure to [...]

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    Prescription Lenses

    Lenses are the most important part of your prescription eyeglasses.  You can face an overwhelming challenge when it is time to choose your lens type for your prescription glasses. Wohl opticians explain the different lens formats for you, whether it is single vision, bifocal, trifocal or progressive. If readers or computer glasses are warranted, we will customize the [...]

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    Kids Corner

    Kids Corner at Wohl Optics is a comfortable and relaxed place. The American Academy of Pediatrics has set up the following basic guidelines to emphasize the importance of regular eye examinations in infancy and childhood. Vision Problem Warning Signs for Infants up to 1 year Old Difficulty making steady eye contact by 2-3 months Constant crossing of eyes or one eye that turns in or out [...]

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    Are Contacts Right For You?

    The vast majority of people requiring vision correction can wear contact lenses without any problems. New materials and lens care technologies have made today's contacts more comfortable, safer and easier to wear. Consider the questions and answers below to help assess whether they're a choice you should consider. If your eyes are severely irritated by allergies; If you work in an environment with[...]

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    FRAME GUIDE - Frame Shape and Face Shape

    The right frame shape complements your face shape be it square, oval, oblong, round, heart shaped, base down triangle, or diamond-like. There are frames for all types of face shapes. Our opticians will guide you to the right shape so that you do not walk away disappointed. We all want to look our best in our eyeglasses. Oval faces are well balanced, with a gently curved jawline that is [...]

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    Frame Materials

    Choosing a frame material that suits your purpose is critical as it plays a huge role in the comfort, safety and functionality of your glasses. Different materials lend themselves to different functions, price ranges and styles, and with each comes distinct advantages and disadvantages. MetalMetal is one commonly used material in the manufacturing of eyeglass frames due to its malleability, [...]

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    Sunglasses

    Wear Sunglasses all Year to Protect your Eyes from UV Rays Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV (ultraviolet) light.  Sun exposure can damage your eyes and raise your risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Wearing the right sunglasses is your best defense against ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Protect your eyes by using [...]

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    Treat all eye injuries as potential emergencies.  Always wear protective safety glasses and use this list to help keep you aware of some of the most common eye injuries that can occur.   Eye Swelling - Eye swelling is usually a result of something hitting the area around the eye with extreme force, which results in a black eye. The eyelids and area around the eye itself will swell and [...]

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