Think Globally, Wink Locally

There's a difference when you wear quality eyewear!

By Brian

I'm not talking about what hot new designer has deigned to design eyewear with his or here name emblazoned on the frame.  I'm talking about frames that fit your face (optically and aesthetically), lenses that are precision ground (not scalloped in one cut) and camera quality coatings which cut glare and allow more light to pass through to you.

What's the difference?  Fatigue at the end of the day, perhaps a bit of a headache starting or just plain soreness from poorly fitted or adjusted frames.  I use the analogy of a custom tailored suit (I've only owned one and see no need for more in casual Boulder, CO).  A tailored suit fits and drapes well allowing you to move more comfortably and easily.  You don't even need to have the finest fabric because with a great fit the fabric feels right.

There are a multitude of components which make up a face.  At Wink Optical we're not only working hard to fit the unique combinations that are you but we shop for frames from optical designers (not clothing designers) to find the right mix to allow you to see better with less aggravation.  

Optics are measured millimeter by millimeter so tolerances are small but they all end up making a big difference.

Importance of routine eye exams

By Dr. Liz

You know why I bug you to have a yearly eye exam?  Not just to make sure that you can read the eye chart but to check the inside of your eyes too.  Remember that routine eye exams can detect visual difficulty, eye diseases and general health problems even before you are aware that a problem exists.  The blood vessels inside our eyeballs are some of the smallest in our bodies so they can be the first affected by things like high blood pressure and diabetes. 

My suggestion?  Before you come in for your exam find out your family’s health history.  Diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration can run in families.  These two diseases are silent meaning that by the time you come in to see me because you are having visual difficulties there may been some irreparable damage.  If you have seen me over the years you probably have heard me  say routinely in my exam room:   “As we all become more “distinguished” it becomes even more important to have your eyes checked”. 

Please know that I am not trying to scare you into having an eye exam.  I just want to make sure you are taking care of the two eyes you have…because I can’t give you a new pair.