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Today, sports eyewear can be spotted on almost anyone who picks up a ball, bat, racquet or stick – whether they play in the major leagues or the Little League. Fortunately, coaches, parents and players now realize that wearing protective eyewear for sports pays off in several ways. The risk of eye damage is reduced … Read more
Did you know that it takes only three seconds for someone to make a first impression of you? That’s right – your hair, clothing, height, and the way you carry yourself is all analyzed within that short amount of time by those who encounter you. Many times a certain type of frame can really attract … Read more
Do you use the same pair of glasses for everything you do, or do you own a pair of specialty eyeglasses designed for specific tasks? “One size fits all” is true in some situations, but it’s unlikely that one pair of eyeglasses is suitable in every situation, such as when you’re sitting at the computer … Read more
There’s a lot more to purchasing glasses than picking out a frame and getting some lenses put in it. You want to purchase a quality pair that is going to hold up while you wear them and last for a couple of years And if something were to go wrong with them, you want it … Read more
Finding eyeglasses with the qualities that are most important to you could be as simple as choosing a frame material, each distinguished by its own strengths. You can also choose frames based on factors such as color, hypoallergenic materials, durability, lightness, price and uniqueness. Metal frames Metal is the most popular material for eyeglass frames. … Read more
Everyone remembers how difficult it was to be a child, especially when you had something that made you stand out and others made fun of. So what do you do if your child needs glasses and they are not excited to wear them? You cannot tape them to their head or force them to wear … Read more
Just as eyeglass frames have continually changed to reflect the latest fashions, eyeglass lenses also have evolved. This is particularly true for multifocal lenses – eyeglass lenses with more than one power to help those of us over age 40 deal with the normal, age-related loss of near vision called presbyopia. History of multifocal eyeglass … Read more
Many people tend to take several things in their lives for granted– their vehicles, their homes, their spouses, and so much more. Amongst that list is the ability to hear, taste, and perhaps most importantly, see. Think about it – what would life be like for you if you had poor vision or no eyesight … Read more
Most people have natural vision changes after they reach age 40. The main issue with vision over 40 is presbyopia, which means that you find yourself holding that restaurant menu at arm’s length to see it better. When you begin to see blurry text and have trouble with computer glare it is time to get … Read more
Did you know that Performance Eyecare is one of the only eye centers that customizes Eye prescriptions in Scuba Diving Masks in our St. Louis, MO & Swansea, IL area? We provide affordable pricing on specialty lenses made to custom fit into your scuba mask to help you see at distance and also up close … Read more
Did you know that 2.7 million people in the United States have glaucoma? If that doesn’t scare you, take this fact in – nearly HALF of those with glaucoma don’t even realize that they have it! Could you be one of them? “So what exactly is glaucoma?” you ask. Well, to put it succinctly, glaucoma … Read more
Imagine doing your favorite activity right now. Perhaps you picture yourself reading your favorite book, sewing together a gorgeous quilt for your best friend, fixing up a car, or painting a landscape that would even make Monet jealous. Now imagine yourself doing those same things with low vision or no vision at all. That’s what … Read more