Services & Specialties
What is Presbyopia?
As you approach 40 years old, you are likely to experience the onset of presbyopia – the loss of the ability to focus on near objects. It is not a disease or a defect; it is a natural condition that affects almost everyone. Until about age 40, the crystalline lens in the eye bulges or stretches to focus on objects near or far. After 40, the crystalline loses flexibility and is unable to swell sufficiently to focus on near objects. This results in having to hold printed material further away in order to read clearly.
How can Presbyopia be Corrected?
Progressive lenses are by far the most efficient correction for presbyopia. From near, far and everywhere in-between, progressive lenses offer the closest feeling to natural vision. The first pair of progressive lenses were invented by Essilor in 1959.
William & Son's specializes in fitting Varilux progressive lenses. We have been handling Varilux right from the start when Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, invented the first progressive lens called the Varilux Adapter. To dated, William has dispensed thousands pairs of Varilux progressive to happy wearers. There are many different types and makes of progressive in the market, and it is confusing and even impossible for the consumers to know which one fits best for them. At William & Son's Optical, you can leave all the guess work to us.
What Makes Us Different
What We Believe: Fashion vs. Function?
First and foremost, we recognize that we are in the health care profession. Your Rx glasses and contact lenses are medical devices that help you see; thus a proper Rx is always required for us to assess your eye care need.
While we realize that fashion is very important to you, not all frames are suitable for you. We have to consider your Rx, your job requirement, and your lifestyle, and your facial feature before we can recommend a proper frame to you. Ideally, we must marry function with fashion, so not only do you look good, but you must also be able to "see good".
So if you walk into an optical store and all the opticians or in some cases, sales people, care about is how you look in your new glasses without first considering your Rx and other visual needs, then my recommendation is to turn around and walk out.