Protecting Your Eyes Indoors

You’re probably familiar with Ultraviolet (UV) Light and its harmful effects on eyes. But, did you know Blue-Violet Light can be just as detrimental to your eye health? Like UV rays, Blue-Violet Light comes from the sun and can cause harm even on cloudy days. But, Blue light also comes from artificial sources, such as computers, smartphones, tablets and fluorescent lights. Long-term exposure to Blue light can lead to eye diseases, such as Age-related Macular Degeneration, which is the leading source of visual impairment in our part of the world. Think of how often you are in front of a computer screen or looking at your phone. Now imagine spending that much time in the sun without sunglasses or UV protection. You probably wouldn’t … Read More

New Transitions Lenses – “Most Revolutionary Transitions Yet”

We are excited to announce that Crozet Eye Care now carries the new Transitions® Signature™VII Adaptive Lenses. Called “the most revolutionary transitions yet,” these lenses are preferred 2:1 over the Transitions Signature VI lenses. Transitions Signature VII lenses were created to increase patient satisfaction among all lens wearers. In fact, eight out of 10 clear lens wearers preferred these lenses over their traditional clear lenses. In my experience fitting glasses, people either love the transitions lenses or despise them. These new lenses are attracting patients who vowed they’d never wear transitions.