For the very best in eye care, schedule a visit with our team at Santee Vision Care Center Optometry in Santee, CA. When you schedule a visit, we can conduct a full exam and help you find the right fit, frames, and lenses to match your personal style.
How often do I need a new prescription or glasses?
Most optometrists recommend an annual exam or anytime you notice a change in your vision. If there’s no change at your annual checkup, your glasses will likely be good for one to three years.
Is it a good idea to buy an extra pair of glasses?
If something happens to your glasses — such as getting lost or scratched — it’s always nice to have a backup pair. Some vision insurance programs help with the cost of a second pair.
Frames
With your exam complete and prescription in hand, you can select from a wide variety of frames. The style you choose makes a personal statement, so feel free to go traditional and conservative or fun and funky. The staff at your eye doctor’s office can make suggestions and let you try on different styles until you find what works for you and then make sure they fit properly.
Lenses
Different lenses do different things, so you’ll want to discuss your options with the optometrist. For example:
- Single-vision distance lenses help you see things far away.
- Near-vision reading lenses help you see things up close.
- Bifocal lenses have two separate fields of vision for both near and distance, with a visible line between the two.
- Progressive lenses do not have a line and provide a progression for near, intermediate, and distance vision.
- Non-prescription lenses do not have any vision adjustments and are reserved for glasses that are used as a fashion accessory.
Specialty Lenses and Coatings
• Computer Vision Glasses: Computer glasses are designed specifically for digital screen use, with modified lens power to help reduce eye strain or fatigue from regular computer use.
• Blue Light Lenses: Blue light lenses help filter out high energy visible (HEV) blue light waves common in smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Overexposure to blue light has been linked to disruptions in sleep patterns and eye discomfort.
• Tints and Coatings: You can also get tints to look fashionable, light-reactive photochromic lenses that automatically darken in sunlight, or anti-reflective coatings to help eliminate glare and reflections. Talk to your optician to discuss your options.
Finding an Optometrist Near You
Looking for the perfect pair of glasses to improve your eyesight, reduce eye strain, and fit your style? The experienced eye care specialists at Santee Vision Care Center Optometry in Santee provide the finest in optometry services. Our friendly staff, great frame selection, and the latest styles can find the perfect fit. Contact us today. We are also a premier provider of VSP and can help you maximize your vision benefits.
