Optical Gallery — The Eye Associates

At The Optical Gallery, you can be assured that your personal visual needs will be assessed and the best recommendations made by our well-trained staff of experienced, Florida licensed opticians and board certified technicians.

A member of our Optical Services team is Tina Wood, one of only 300 Master Opticians in the United States. This certification documents an optician's superior level of knowledge and exemplifies The Eye Associates' belief in staff excellence and training.

If you would like to meet with a skilled optician for an eyeglass consult or if you have an eyeglass prescription to be filled, just stop by any of our four convenient locations today. No appointment is necessary.

• Guarantee
• Eyeglasses
• NEW emPower! – The world’s first Electronic Smart Eyeglasses
• Gunnar Computer & Gaming Glasses
• Computer Glasses
• Sunglasses
• Contact Lenses

Guarantee

FREE 14 Month Guarantee - Exclusive to The Eye Associates

The Eye Associates trusts the quality of their products so much that we give all of our patients a FREE 14-month guarantee against breakage on all frames and lenses. We are the ONLY optical provider in the area to offer such an extraordinary service FREE of charge to patients.

If you would like to speak with an experienced optician at The Eye Associates, contact our office today.

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Eyeglasses

Look and See Great!

We understand that eyeglasses are about more than just improving your vision. Your frames are right on your face; one of the first things people notice when they look at you. They can make a difference in how you are perceived by the world.

The right frames can make you look smarter, cooler, and even younger. That’s why we provide the latest designer styles and fashions. Our talented staff can help you chose the best look for your face shape and skin tone, as well as your prescription.

More Than One Pair

Just as the same pair of shoes wouldn’t take you from a cocktail party to the gym, one pair of eyeglasses won’t fit all your visual needs either. Some of the common needs for specialty glasses are:

• Computer use
• Reading Glasses
• Hobbies, such as golf and boating
• Sports glasses for basketball, baseball and soccer
• Sunglasses for driving and outside activities
• Safety glasses for lawn work and construction
• Cosmetic – different looks for different occasions and outfits

With advanced technology comes high quality material that make glasses lighter, more comfortable, and enhances your ability to see clearer. As a provider of the Zeiss Individual lenses, we can provide you with the most advanced lens on the market today. Your eye is unique like a snowflake. Every person’s eyes are distinctive and different, and the Zeiss Individual lens is the FIRST progressive eyeglass lens to incorporate your prescription, frame and face shape into an exclusive lens that is precisely personalized for you. Zeiss Individual lenses are designed using patented PreciseForm technology. When you purchase Zeiss Individual lenses from The Eye Associates Optical Gallery you can be sure your glasses will be just like you…one-of-a-kind.

The Optical Gallery specializes in premium products, but we also carry a full range of quality standard frames and lenses at affordable prices. We even have a budget package with frame and lenses that start at $59.00.

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NEW emPower! – The world’s first and only Electronic Smart Eyeglasses

You already have your smart phone. Now you can have smart glasses.

Eyewear has entered into the digital age, all within the blink of an eye (0.025 seconds to be exact)! The Eye Associates proudly becomes part of history in the making, having been selected to introduce the world’s first and only Electronic Smart Eyeglasses. This breakthrough is heralded as the single most significant advancement in prescription lenses in 50 years.

Combining sophisticated lens design with the latest in electronics innovation, emPower eyeglasses join popular electronic devices like smartphones, iPads, and the GPS. The emPower utilizes a layer of transparent liquid crystal, similar to those used in HD TVs, to electronically change the lens’ optical properties. The emPower eyeglasses won the Future Tech Award for the Most Innovative at the 2011 International Consumer Electronic Show, and were selected by CNBC as a top ‘must have’ of 2011.

So who is a candidate for emPower! Electronic Smart Eyeglasses?

• Patients who are not able to wear traditional progressive lenses
• Patients concerned with safety
• Golfers, tennis enthusiasts and anyone with an active lifestyle

If you are interested in emPower! Electronic Smart Eyeglasses, please contact us at 941-792-2020 or toll free at 1-866-865-2020. One of our skilled optical professionals will be glad to help you.

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GUNNAR Computer & Gaming Eyeglasses – For Superior Optical Performance

GUNNAR digital performance eyewear with i-AMP lens technology is specifically built to give even the most demanding computer user an immediate and noticeable visual advantage and superior optical performance. Gunnar eyewear not only increases visual performance, it helps to prevent Digital Eye Fatigue (DEF) and protects your eyes from full-blown Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) which affects 125 million computer users in the US. Some symptoms of DEF are:

• Dry or itchy eyes
• Sore eyes
• Watery eyes
• Headaches
• Blurred vision

Comprised of a proprietary lens material in an advanced geometry and finished with custom tints and coatings, i-AMP lens technology increases visual performance while interacting with any digital device. Gunnar computer and gaming glasses provide:

• Sharper, clearer vision
• Minimized dry, itchy eyes
• Relaxed ocular muscles
• Increased contrast and resolution
• Reduced glare/reflective light coming from the digital screen
• Reduced eye strain and fatigue

GUNNAR digital performance eyewear is must have digital performance equipment for your digital lifestyle.

If you are interested in GUNNAR digital performance eyewear, please contact us at 941-792-2020 or toll free at 1-866-865-2020. One of our skilled professionals will be glad to help you.

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Sunglasses

Protective and Cool!

Scientific studies indicate that spending long hours in the sun without eye protection can damage the eyes and contribute to cataracts, macular degeneration, and growths on the eye, including cancer. Wearing proper sunglasses is the best way to shield your eyes from the damaging effects of UV radiation.

Look for these features when buying sunglasses:

• Blocks 99 percent to 100 percent of all UV light

Both plastic and glass lenses are available with this feature — with or without a prescription.

• Polarized Lenses

Polarized lenses are the premium lens of choice for sunglasses because they minimize reflected glare. When driving or boating, this is particularly useful and adds safety. Our optical technicians will be glad to demonstrate the difference between polarized lenses and standard sunglass lenses. You will be amazed at how much better you will see with a polarized product.

• Lens Color and Darkness

A medium lens color is good for everyday wear, but darker lenses are suggested for bright conditions. Popular lens colors are gray, green, or brown. Remember darkness and color does not determine the lens’ ability to block UV light so always check for UV rating also.

• Wraparound Style

Large, wraparound sunglasses provide an extra measure of protection because they keep light from shining into your eyes while also adding extra protection from injury.

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Contact Lenses

More Choices Than Ever!

While some people enjoy the fashion statement of eyeglasses, others seek an alternative to glasses; preferring contact lenses. The Eye Associates carries a full range of contact lens brands and products, and many times we are able to fit you the same day.

Some common types of contact lenses are:

• Disposable daily wear contact lenses
• Colored contact lenses to change your eye color
• Extended wear contact lenses for overnight wear
• Bifocal contact lenses providing both near and distance vision
• Monovision contact lenses as an alternative to bifocals
• Toric contact lenses for correction of astigmatism
• Gas Permeable (GP) contact lenses for crisp vision
• Prosthetic contact lenses to mask eye disfigurements
• Silicone Hydrogel contact lenses that transmit more oxygen
• Special-Effect contact lenses, especially popular at Halloween
• Specialty sports team contact lenses to support your favorite football team
• Specialty sports contact lenses, such as the Nike Maxsight, for golf and tennis.

Contact lenses are especially popular with athletes because they provide a full field of unobstructed vision, when participating in sports.

If you have been told in the past that you could not wear contact lenses, odds are that that is no longer true. Today there are more safe and convenient contact lens options than ever before. Our optometrists are highly skilled at satisfying hard-to-fit patients, and they will be happy to help you decide which contact lens is best for your visual needs.

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If you have more questions, please contact us or call us at 941-792-2020 or toll free at 1-866-865-2020. One of our skilled professionals will be glad to help you.