Food for Sight.

From a nutritional standpoint, it has been shown that there are several nutrients that help protect our eyes. The most important ones being those rich in the antioxidants beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein and zeaxanthin! Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helps people pursue healthy, active lifestyles. They recently release the following video that talk more about what kinds of foods are good for your eyesight!

Next time you eat fruits and vegetables go for a mix of colorful produce like carrots, tomatoes and leaf greens. These are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C that help protect your eyes against damaging sun light. - Herbalife

Bionic Contacts: A Close Reality

The human eye is an amazing thing. "It can see millions of colors, adjust easily to shifting light conditions, and transmit information to the brain at a rate exceeding that of a high-speed Internet connection."  But as technology evolves so does the scientific and medical ability of health-aiding products like the contact lens. 

Contact lenses with built-in electronics capabilities are becoming much more marketable than we might even know. The article from  IEEE Spectrum: "Augmented Reality in a Contact Lens" talks about how close we are to this reality. Check it out for yourself and tell us what you think!

And although we don't carry bionic lenses as of yet, we do encourage you to stop by Village Optical and talk to us about your eye care concerns and interests! We love what we do and you'll be able to see the difference!

What does your eyewear say about you?

Finding the right pair of glasses is important.

Your optometrist will help make sure you have the right prescription in place to provide the best possible vision and clarity with your new pair of glasses. Your optician will help you find the right pair of glasses that meets your prescription and suits your style; but what is your style!?

A large component of face-to-face communication involves reading people's eyes. With a fancy pair of specs resting comfortably in front of your peepers, it's quite clear that your style eyewear will make a statement on your behalf. At Village Optical, we put a high value on that statement and consequently, we are passionate about ensuring each client finds the right pair of glasses. We've gained some insight about styles as they relate to people via personality types, occupations, face shape, demographics and more. We invite you to read a little bit about what type of glasses you might be interested in based on your style.

Conservative: Go for non-flashy, classic colours like black, silver, brown or gold. If you want to add more colour, darker hues are preferred. Conservative means you're looking for traditional lens shapes and thin frames. If you're a business-type, you may likely find yourself into this category. Your glasses don't need to make a big statement, cause you do. 

Funky: Trendy people enjoy glasses that express a similar feeling. Even if you're interested in something with a more retro feel, always ask to see the latest, most 'forward' models. The frames you're likely interested in will focus on exciting colours rather than heavy patterns. Perhaps you like hanging out in the Exchange District? You will likely be drawn in by unconventional lens shapes. When you look in the mirror, ensure you're wearing eyeglasses that say "FUN"!

Bold: You're confident and your eyewear follows suit. Explore thicker-framed options and interesting patterns. Your glasses will make a statement and practically dare people to comment on them. Many women looking for a standout pair will opt for the soft cat-eye lens shape. You're not as worried about finding your favourite designer brand as you are choosing something that is unique and that won't be seen anywhere else. "You said you only have one pair of these? Perfect."

We invite you to stop by a consult one of our wonderful opticians to find the best style for you.