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Just this morning I was thinking about the first “REAL” pair of sunglasses I ever bought myself. It was 2003, I had been working as an optometrist in Minneapolis for just over a year, finally making an adult income. And it was summer. AND it was the type of day that I felt like I deserved to treat myself to something. So I popped into a cute optical in Uptown to visit my friend, Jason. I tried on a beautiful pair of Robert Marc sunglasses – a translucent gold color with gold mirrored lenses. And a perfect fit. It was love at first “sight”! The price….$450 – remember, this was over 20 years ago! But I splurged on myself and left with the windows open in my car and my new sunglasses keeping me cool. I still have those sunglasses! I still love them! I still even wear them on occasion. I’ve added many more to my collection, but the point of this is……many people tell me they won’t spend money on sunglasses because they lose them. I understand that accidents happen, but when you invest in fit and quality and really love your sunglasses, you treat them with pride and believe me, you won’t carelessly lose them! I believe the reason I still have those gold sunglasses is because they fit great and the lenses are polarized for the sharpest, darkest tint. If they were “drugstore” sunglasses without polarization, a good fit, or with nosepads that fall off, I’m sure I would have lost them by now. But not my prized possession favorite pair! When the mood strikes you, don’t be fearful of investing in the perfect new pair of sunglasses. When purchased at McCulley Optix Gallery, our opticians can make frame adjustments so they fit perfectly. And our prescription lenses come with a 1 year scratch warranty. We want YOU to look your best and feel your best in your new sunglasses. And to be able to fondly remember them 20 years from now.

Your eyesight changes as you get older. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who already wear glasses to correct a refractive error, this could lead to you needing more than one prescription.

Having clear vision is essential to our daily lives; for some of us, glasses are the key to achieving it. Regular eye exams can help preserve your eyesight by checking for eye diseases and conditions that don’t always show symptoms.

As you get ready in the morning, you pick out your clothes, do your hair, apply your perfume or cologne, and then add the finishing touch: your glasses. Frames aren’t just a practical accessory; they can be an extension of your style. If you’ve been wearing the same pair from last year with an outdated prescription to match, it’s time for an update.

Eyeglasses can get dirty or smudged from oily fingers, makeup, moisturizers, or dirt from everyday handling. Cloudy glasses can make it difficult to see through the lenses, which contradicts the reason for wearing glasses in the first place.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for how glasses should fit your face because our heads and faces are 100% unique. But there are a few certain areas to pay attention to when gauging how well a new pair of frames fit.

Most people with refractive errors wear glasses at some point. Glasses are a staple whether you’re giving your eyes a rest from contacts or they’re part of your everyday wardrobe. Today eyeglass frames are more stylish than ever, and lens technology has made modern frames sleek and lightweight. Glasses are available in 2 primary types: single-vision and multifocal lenses.

The process for getting contact lenses differs from glasses. While you can get your glasses during a comprehensive eye exam, you need a contact lens exam for contacts. You need regular contact lens exams, but how often are these exams necessary?

Your glasses can make a statement and say a lot about your personality. Getting new glasses is an exciting experience, and it all starts with a visit to your optometrist to get a comprehensive eye exam for an updated prescription.

Your daily commute may include driving in bright sunlight or with light reflecting off surfaces. It can reduce vision and be blinding, especially during sunrise and sunset. And don’t forget the glare from snow or on a cloudy day.

As you get older, your eyes will age the same way the rest of your body does. They’ve put in a lot of effort over the years, and now they might need some help seeing things clearly at different distances.

Children’s learning skills depend predominantly on their vision and how they see the world around them. Babies are not born with a complete vision—they develop it as they grow. Their vision develops rapidly in the first few months, which makes pediatric eye exams even more crucial to ensure they reach visual milestones.

As your child ages, it’s essential to understand how to take care of their vision. Learning how to care for your child’s eyes ensures their long-term ocular health and reduces their risk of developing more serious vision problems. One of the ways to prevent vision issues in the future is eyeglasses.

Various factors can cause significant prescription change. For example, some significant changes, particularly in children, can be related to visual skills, which might require vision therapy. Other prescription changes can be a symptom of an eye condition, which is why regular eye exams are crucial in diagnosing and managing eye disease.

Let’s explore what an eye exam entails, why you may need a comprehensive eye exam, and the different factors of eye exams that may affect appointment length. Our Fargo optometrists have performed thousands of eye exams and have seen just about everything when it comes to doing them.

The right pair of glasses help you see better and make you feel good about yourself. The perfect fitting spectacles provide total comfort and give you crystal clear vision to see the world. But how do you know if your frames are fitting their best?