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Getting older doesn’t mean you have to settle for the grandma look when it comes to glasses. Take a look at these tips to consider the next time you pair a new set of frames. As noted by Julyne Derrick of Beauty.About.com, there are many frames and styles that will help you achieve a more … Read more
The weather is warming up and many of us will be hitting the links to play a round of golf this spring. Before you take your first swing of the season, make sure you’re wearing the proper golf eyewear. Did you know Performance Eyecare is one of only a few offices in the St. Louis … Read more
While many local businesses have closed their doors since the pandemic began, one St. Louis entrepreneur has used the uncertain times to grow into the largest independently owned eyecare provider in the St. Louis area. Since March of 2020, Performance Eyecare has expanded from 4 locations to 9 across the St. Louis Metro plus Columbia, … Read more
We get it. You want to see, but you want to be fashionable while wearing your new glasses. So what should you look for when trying to pick out the best frame? Eyewear should repeat your personal best feature (such as a blue frame to match blue eyes). The frame shape should contrast with your … Read more
Are you 40 years old and beginning to experience blurred near vision when reading or working at the computer? You may have developed presbyopia. Presbyopia is widespread in the United States as the people in the country are growing older than in previous years. The growing number of older citizens generates a huge demand for … Read more
If you currently wear eyeglasses for nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you should strongly consider purchasing a second pair of glasses: prescription sunglasses. Why? Because prescription sunglasses are often the best solution when you want clear, comfortable vision outdoors or when you’re driving on a sunny day. They eliminate glare and the need for squinting in … Read more
Let your choice in eye wear express who you are and showcase your unique individual style. Performance Eyecare has the perfect glasses to fit your style and personality We all have different tastes, especially when it comes to style. That’s why it’s important to decide what you want your eyeglasses to say about you first. … Read more
While summer is winding down, it’s important to continue to protect your eyes with UV-blocking sunglasses, such as ones that you can find at Performance Eyecare.
August is National Eye Exam month, which is the perfect time to get your eyes and your kids’ eyes examined before the school year gets underway.
Progressive addition lenses (also called progressives or PALs) are the most popular multifocal lenses sold in the United States. Sometimes called “no-line bifocals,” these line-free multifocals provide a more complete vision solution than bifocals. Instead of having just two lens powers like a bifocal – one for distance vision and one for up close – … Read more
Children may not be as interested as adults are in wearing sunglasses as a fashion accessory. But because kids spend so much time outdoors in direct sunlight, they need sun protection even more than adults. In fact, some experts say we get up to 80% of our lifetime exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation by … Read more
There are many unpleasant feelings in this world – an itch you can’t reach to scratch, having a hangnail or two, and, of course, dry, itchy eyes that never seem to go away! Allergen problems are oftentimes hereditary and happen due to processes that are associated with other types of allergic responses. When an allergic … Read more