FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Eyeglasses, Frames, and More
How Do I Clean My Lenses?
Dust, grease and grime are the enemy of clean lenses. First wet the lenses, then using a good soap, such as non-lotion dish soap or non-lotion liquid hand soap, suds them up.
How Do I Clean My Frames?
Perspiration is the enemy to the finish on your eyeglass frames whether metal or plastic.
Does Spectacle Shoppe Accept Insurance?
Eyewear insurance is designed to steer a customer to a specific store or chain as well as to specific products.
Do We Offer Eye Exams?
Unique rules and regulations in Kansas make it impossible for an eye doctor to work for an Optician’s Optical shop. In the eyeglass business we talk about the 3 O’s (Optician, Optometrist, and Ophthalmologist).
What is AR Coating?
Anti-Reflective coating (often called AR coating) removes reflections from the front and back surfaces of eyeglass lenses. Perhaps you’ve noticed these reflections on the lenses of family members or co-workers. You’re distracted by the reflection in their lenses of overhead lights or the window behind you.
Does the Spectacle Shoppe Sell Eyeglasses Online?
Prescription eyewear is classified as a prosthetic device, and as such, should be properly fitted to each face including the nose and ears.
Why Do My Glasses Cause a Halo/Rainbow Effect in My Vision?
One very important property of an optical lens material is the Abbe value. It is a measure of the degree to which light is dispersed or separated when passing through a lens.
What Can Happen if the Doctor Doesn't Release My Glasses Prescription?
Doctor's Eyecare Center, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, and its president, have agreed to pay a $10,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they failed to provide many patients with a copy of their eyeglass prescription after completing an eye examination and that they unlawfully included on their prescription forms a waiver of liability as to accuracy.
Progressive Lenses
Progressive lenses have a continual progression of power allowing for many various focal points giving vision at all distances from far to near. Some professionals are now calling Progressive Lenses Continual Lenses instead of the standard term.
What is a Dispensing Optician?
Dispensing opticians fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.
Do I Have a Right to My Eyeglass Prescription?
If you, like many Americans, wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, you probably know that comparison shopping can help you find quality eyewear that meets your budget.