Instead of turning a blind eye to optical wellness, absorb a few tips and tricks from this local optician and eyewear designer.
Stop by The Lab for an eye exam before picking out your new frames
When you’re finally willing to ditch the cheaters and give in to prescription glasses, a whole host of questions arise. What brand should I get? Do I need more than one pair? How can I tell if they fit correctly? Before pulling the trigger on new frames, take a tip or two from optician and eyewear designer Todd Rogers (toddrogerseyewear.com). With decades of experience under his belt and a wide selection of stylish specs at his Andover flagship, Rogers is an expert on optics.
Well-Fitting Eyewear Matters
“Your eyewear should feel like an extension of your face. If your frames do not fit well, you simply won’t see well. You may invest in quality lenses, but glasses moving around on your face don’t give the optics a chance to do their job.”
Quality Is Key
“My Scottish mother always said, ‘Buy right, buy once’… you really do get what you pay for in eyewear. I recommend looking for independent companies. These smaller companies out there have a true passion for the craft of eyeglasses and tend to be on the cutting edge, designing with newer materials and showcasing fresh shapes.”
Every Pair Has a Purpose
“Most of us own more than one pair of shoes… correct? Our modern lifestyles find us in many situations where our eyewear may need to shift functionally. I definitely recommend my clients own polarized lenses for sunglasses, blue-light computer glasses, progressive lenses for people who really do need them and, most importantly, a backup or second pair as well.”
Invest in Blue-Light Glasses
“I have been educating our clients for years on the effects of blue light causing eye strain, headaches and fatigue. It messes with our internal clock. Not all blue light is bad, and not all blue-light glasses work well. Ask an optical professional which blue-light lenses work best for your personal use. Every family member who uses digital devices can benefit from blue-light protection, regardless of their corrective needs.”
Ditch the Cheaters
“Cheaters have their use, but having a professionally fitted and dispensed pair of reading glasses will always give you your best vision. Most people don’t realize that prescription eyeglasses are at their core medical devices. Remember—we don’t know what we’re missing until we see it.”
Todd Rogers
Photography by: JC Digital; Lea St. Germaine Photography
