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Why Do My Eyes Look Big With Glasses?

Some eyeglass lenses, depending on what type of prescription is needed, can magnify your eyes to make your eyes look bigger than normal. Why is that?
Why Do My Eyes Look Smaller With Glasses?

Why Do My Eyes Look Smaller With Glasses?

Ever wonder why your eyes look smaller with your glasses on? Our state-licensed optical expert explains what causes this optical illusion.
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Do I Need Glasses?

Even with 20/20 vision many of us need glasses. How do you know if you need glasses even if your vision isn’t that bad. We break down a few common signs that glasses are right...
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What's The Difference Between Nearsighted and Farsighted

Are you nearsighted or are you farsighted? What is the difference between the two?
Spotlight: Garrett Leight

Spotlight: Garrett Leight

Every so often a designer introduces a new style that appears to take the Hollywood fashion scene by storm. In 2010, that designer was Garrett Leight.
How To Clean Your Glasses

How To Clean Your Glasses

Keep your new eyewear clean and in great shape with these simple tips from our optical eyewear experts.
Once We Crafted Glass

Once We Crafted Glass

It's been nearly one thousand years since the invention of optics. A single piece of glass made just thick enough to magnify images essentially bringing light into focus for all. Centuries later, in Northern Italy,...
INVISION magazine America's Finest Optical Retailers of 2015 featuring Dr. Miller of The Optical Co

America's Finest Optical Retailers

The Optical. Co is honored to be voted as one of 'America's Finest Optical Retailers'. America’s Finest Optical Retailers contest, now in its fifth year, highlights the best examples of independent eyewear retailers in North...