Summer is winding down again and it is time to think about all our children's back to school needs. In the rush to get new school clothes and homework supplies, be sure to remember that all of these school preparations will be wasted if your children cannot see clearly. Since most learning is processed visually, a child that has difficulty seeing clearly will have extreme difficulty learning and exceling at school. You can give your children a head start on the school year by preparing them to learn with a new vision exam and eyeglasses.

 At Deltavision Optical, we understand that successful contact lens wear begins with a great contact lens. Our experiences with the many different lenses on the market have led us to prescribe Acuvue brand contact lenses more than any other type of lens available.

Harley Davidson has finally expanded it's eyewear line to include a tough (but charming!) line of eyewear for kids and teens. The Wild Child eyewear has the quality and durability we have come to expect from all Harley Davidson products. Having had a a lengthy past with Harley Davidson eyewear, I can say only good things about this line. These frames have always been durable, well-made, and stylish without being overly trendy.

What could be better than the lazy days of summer... the air is warm, the water is cool, and we're finally getting some of the gorgeous sunshine we've waiting so long for. Oh right... there is something better than the lazy days of summer...it's time for VACATION! In the frantic search to pack your bags for the beach, the lake or some exotic local, did you remember to pack your backup pair of eyeglasses or contacts? There's always tons to pack and so many details when arranging a vacation that it's really easy to forget them but this minor detail can turn into a major problem.

For those of you who don't already know, Delta Township puts on a great family friendly event every June of which Deltavision Optical is proud to be a part of. This years Delta Rocks! Family Festival will be held on Saturday, June 26 at Delta Township's Sharp Park (located at 1401 Elmwood Road, just north of our office). It offers many family and children's activities such as pony rides, face painting, crafts, train rides and carnival games. Most of the activities are free but a few are low cost.

Successful contact lens fitting is dependant on many variables but the most obvious is selecting a lens that correctly fits the patients needs. At Deltavision Optical, we have seen tremendous success fitting our patients in the Acuvue Oasys family of contact lenses. Therefore, it is no surprise to us that Acuvue has expanded the Oasys family to include Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. It's also no surprise to us that our patients love the new lenses! Presbyopia is a natural condition of the eye that occurs as we get older.

At Deltavision Optical, the latest addition to our designer frames is the new Armani Exchange frame collection from Safilo. Armani has always been known for clean, sophisticated fashion styles that highlight contemorary trends through a classic interpretation. The Armani Exchange collection follows that same vision. Designed for young, urban men and women who want to follow the current fashion trends in an understated way, these styles can still be worn with class long after today's fad has disappeared. The AX 215 employs the current trend of fabric patterning.

Now is a great time to take advantage of the current discounts at Deltavision Optical. For the month of May, we are offering a Buy One, Get One Half Off Promotion. Purchase a complete pair of eyeglasses or an annual supply of contacts, and receive half off a second complete pair of eyeglasses.

I see it multiple times a day. Patients come to our office to pick up their new pairs of eyewear and when they put them on, their faces light up. They can suddenly see all they have been missing! We all love that feeling of a new fresh pair of lenses with no scratches, no smudges and an updated prescription. The problem is, that feeling does not last. As time goes on, we inevitable put our lenses through wear and tear that results in scratches and other surface imperfections that hamper the 20/20 vision we experienced when we first put them on.

Online eyewear purchases are definitely driven by consumer demand, but as when purchasing any product that you cannot feel and see right in front of you, there are real downfalls. You will never be able to asses the quality or comfort of an eyeglass frame by viewing pictures and measurements of it. The color and details rarely translate perfectly. Furthermore, the appearance of your lenses can vary widely depending on the mounting system used in the frame. Some frames will make your lenses look thinner and less noticable.