Health & Wellness

Should you trust your Eye Health to the Internet?
By Florida Eye Center

Quality eyewear is an important investment in your health and peace of mind. Is ordering Eyeglasses Online a good idea?

If you have ever ordered products online, you know that the Internet nearly always beats a regular store hands-down for convenience: you never have to leave your house! Plus, with just a few clicks of your mouse, you can comparison shop for a great price.

Choosing the right eyewear for your unique vision needs is much more than just a matter of personal taste and style. You need to consider certain issues when you buy eyeglasses, because every pair of glasses is a custom-made item. Not only are there different designs and materials of both frames and lenses but also different lens treatments. To work best, your eyewear should match your facial characteristics, your lifestyle, and your work habits. That's why it's important to work with an experienced optician to find the correct eyeglass solution for your specific needs.

The advantage of going to a traditional optical store is that an optician can walk you through the process. Sometimes, he or she will do this so smoothly that you're not even aware of all the choices. When you order online, you have to make each decision on your own, and it can seem overwhelming.

Bargains that you can get online can be attractive, but is it a good idea for your eye health? Like the eyewear itself, the decision whether to buy online or not is very individual. Protecting your eye health and seeing properly is best by trusting a professional optician.

The Optometrists at the Florida Eye Center will measure your refractive error in our office and determine what exact eyeglass or contact lens prescription is needed for you. Our Optometrists also offer free LASIK evaluations, if that is a procedure you are considering.

For added convenience to our patients, the Florida Eye Center offers full optical services onsite in our optical shop. Our Opticians in our Optical department, will assist you with choosing the right type of corrective eyewear for you. We have the latest in high fashion eyewear with over 500 frames in stock. Our Optical shop also offers contact lenses and designer sunglasses. Florida Eye Center has something for everyone, and our Opticians are there to assist you in finding your perfect fit for your individual style, needs and budget. At the Florida Eye Center, we take pride in offering to our patients personal service, with prices that are competitive with national eyewear chain stores.

Our affordable, quality eyewear is easily customizable and also guaranteed. We accept most Vision and Managed Care plans that offer Eye Wear & Contact Lens benefits.

If you mention this article, you will receive an additional $25.00 off our your Optical Shop order (Offers cannot be combined.)

Dr. Yuliya Faynberg, Dr. Robert Melby, and Dr. Rebecca J. Sims, all our Optometric Physicians are Board Certified. The doctor’s at Florida Eye Center's are committed to excellence and quality and is the reason this office is superior in vision correction. Call (727) 895-2020 today to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors We also offer convenient early evening hours. No appointment is necessary at our Optical Shop simply stop in at your convenience.