Eye Wear
Extensive Eyewear Selection in Kent & Sussex County, DE
Village Optical has a goal to help you see better with vision correction solutions at budget-friendly prices. Our three locations have hundreds of frames for you to consider, including lightweight titanium rimless designs from Silhouette. These frames are handmade in Austria, and they are the industry’s lightest, most durable frames. The frames include shape, size, and color customization for each patient to ensure more personalized results. We proudly serve residents in Kent and Sussex County, DE with diverse eyewear options to fit their needs.
Add Style to Your Vision
Finding the right eyewear for your vision needs involves more than your prescription. We will assist you in finding the proper frames that best suit your face shape and matches your style.
Village Optical carries many designer and fashion eyewear styles such as the following:
- Vera Bradley
- Trina Turk
- XOXO
- Coach
- Fysh & Kliik
- Paradox
- Marie Claire
- Guess
- Kenneth Cole
- Easy Twist (Titanium)
- Silhouette
- Ray Ban
- Nike
- Esquire
- Eye Croxx
- Coasta Suns
- Joan Collins (Titanium’s)
- Jones of New York
Many other styles available.
Health Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses Regularly
Many people think the only protection they need from ultraviolet (UV) rays is sunscreen on their skin, however, they overlook their eyes’ sensitivity and exposure. Overly exposing your eyes to UV rays can cause various health problems. Wearing sunglasses can help you look good while out in the sun and protect you from these health issues, including the following:
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car — especially at night — or see the expression on a friend’s face. Most cataracts develop slowly and don’t disturb your eyesight early on. But with time, cataracts will eventually interfere with your vision. At first, stronger lighting and eyeglasses can help you deal with cataracts. But if impaired vision interferes with your usual activities, you might need cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally a safe, effective procedure. Contact Us today for more information.
Photokeratitis
This condition is essentially sunburn for your eyes. It may develop after you endure several hours of intense UV exposure, and the effects include teary, painful eyes. By wearing sunglasses with UV protection, you can avoid developing photokeratitis in your eyes.
Jet Lag Effects
According to studies, you can greatly diminish the effects of jet lag by limiting your UV ray exposure during a long plane ride. Another benefit of wearing sunglasses to reduce your UV exposure while on a plane is ultimately tricking your biological clock into adjusting to a time difference quicker when you arrive at your destination.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over age 60. It occurs when the small central portion of the retina, known as the macula, deteriorates. The retina is the light-sensing nerve tissue at the back of the eye. Because the disease develops as a person ages, it is often referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although macular degeneration is almost never a totally blinding condition, it can be a source of significant visual disability.
There are two main types of age-related macular degeneration:
- Dry form: characterized by the presence of yellow deposits, called drusen, in the macula.
- Wet form: characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels from the choroid underneath the macula.
Most patients with macular degeneration have the dry form of the disease and will not lose central vision. However, the dry form of macular degeneration can lead to the wet form. Although only about 10% of people with macular degeneration develop the wet form, they make up the majority of those who experience serious vision loss from the disease.
It is very important for people with macular degeneration to monitor their eyesight carefully and see their eye doctor on a regular basis.
Village Optical Has New Frames to Fit Your Style
Village Optical is ready to work with you to choose new eyewear from our extensive selection. Whether you need conservative frames for vision at work or stylish sunglasses for the beach. Our eye care professionals provide exceptional customer service as we guide you through designer brands at affordable prices.