Hampton Eye Physicians and Surgeons features an optical dispensary on site in our Southampton office. An outstanding feature of our dispensary is the fact that our ophthalmologists work directly with our optician. In most cases, the doctor will make recommendations based upon your visual needs an our optician will discuss them with you.
Overall, we are very proud of our optical dispensary and feel that it reflects our commitment to total eye care so that our patients experience the very best in all aspects of their eye health.
Frames
Everyone has different needs when choosing eyeglass frames. Proper fit and a style that suits you are probably the two main objectives. Your face size and shape, hair and eye color, and other factors affect your decision. To make the best selection, you need a good understanding of what constitutes “proper fit.” This will affect how your glasses look, whether or not they are comfortable, and how well you see with them. Our optical professional is specially trained to assist you with your frame selection.
Lens Technologies Available to Our Patients
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Crizal® Anti-Reflective Lenses – virtually eliminate glare and great for night time driving by eliminating headlight glare.
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Varilux® Progressive Lenses – (no line multi focal) – are the nearest to natural vision. They can create a sense of constant clarity at all viewing distances. They are ideal for all first time multi-focal lens wearers.
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Transition® Lenses – automatically darken in sunlight and lighten indoors, al-lowing the wearer the convenience of one pair of glasses for indoors and out.
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Xperio® Polarized Lenses – eliminate all indirect reflection such as from water or snow, allowing greater depth perception and visual acuity. They are excellent for many sports including boating and skiing. Drive Wear® – the first changeable polarized outdoor lens. It darkens outside as well as behind the windshield. This lens reacts to all different outdoor weather and light conditions.
High Index (Thin Lenses) – are considerably thinner and lighter lenses. They weight much less and are much more comfortable to wear.
U.V. Filter – is highly recommended for its ability to protect the retina from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light, and for the reason is also required for all post-operative cataract patients.
Polycarbonate Lenses – are the most impact resistant lenses. They too are made of a thinner, lighter material. The use is mandated for children under the age of 14 because of the superior safety features.
Bifocal Lenses – in the past this has been the most common style multi-focal lens. It allows the patient to see in the distance and close up with the same pair of glasses.
Computer Lenses – if you’re viewing a computer video display terminal (VDT) you may need variable focus lenses. These help correct vision for the computer screen and the immediate vicinity.
This eyeglass guide is a great website that asks the patient a series of questions and then makes recommendations to them.
http://www.eyeglassguide.com/default.aspx
Click the Eyeglass Guide for an interactive tool to help you understand the many types, benefits, functions and features available in today’s lens options.
