Laundre Opticians

Don't forget the importance of getting your eyes checked each year and getting your prescription glasses changed when needed. Wearing the wrong prescription can worsen your eyesight over time.

Do you ever feel like getting new glasses is a total waste of money because they never seem to correct your vision the way you were told they would? The issue may be the optician you’re working with. When you’re ready to finally see what the right prescription is supposed to do for your vision, we’re here for you.

British optician Edward Scarlett is credited with devising the first pair of spectacles that featured earpieces. Before this innovation, eyeglasses were worn perched on the nose or mounted on a handle, so they could be held in front of the eyes.

Astigmatism is a common condition that results in blurred vision due to an irregularly shaped or curved cornea. Eyeglasses designed to correct astigmatism were first made in 1824 and were invented by noted British astronomer George Airy.

Vision issues often surface as we age. In fact, data compiled by the American Academy of Ophthalmology indicates more than 32 million Americans over the age of 40 are nearsighted, more than 12 million are farsighted, and more than 150 million wear corrective eyewear.