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Young men seeking masculine eyewear at an affordable price need not look further. The new line of Stetson Off Road offers an authentic, rugged look for the budget-conscious man. the collection is designed for the new “Stetson generation,” or the American man who values a modern look without the trendy attitude. Stetson Off Road is designed for long-lasting comfort and durability for both work and play. Each frame has adjustable nose pads and comes in a variety of sizes and colors, such as gunmetal and antique bronze. Designs are available in metal, zyl, full-rim, and semi-rimless. For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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Distributed by Safilo USA, the Chesterfield XL Collection is ideal for men who have difficulty finding large eyeglasses at affordable prices. Designed specifically for bigger men, the collection features larger eye and bridge sizes, as well as longer temples, than the average frame. Four casual styles of metal frames are offered and are available in three rectangular (including one semi-rimless) and one aviator style. Colors include opaque brown, ruthenium, and dark ruthenium semi-matte. For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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In addition to the previously stated parts of your CL prescription, your RX may also note how often your CLs must be replaced (once a month, every two weeks, once a week, daily, etc.) as instructed by your eye care professional. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).Cornerstone Eye Associates - your VISION for LIFE

In the United States, contact lens prescriptions always indicate a specific brand. The law states that contact lens retailers must sell you that particular brand and no other. However, in the case of some “private-label” contact lenses that are sold only by eye care professionals, substitution of an equivalent national brand or private-label brand may be permitted. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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Silhouette, one of the world’s first eyewear brands focusing exclusively on rimless eyewear, is now offering a revolutionary online consulting tool–the virtual mirror. This exclusive tool allows eyeglass wearers the opportunity to try on rimless eyewear via their computer, in the comfort of their own home. The virtual mirror belongs to the new Silhouette Rimless Aesthetics program and is available for free at www.silhouette.com/virtualmirror. Every user can upload their photo in a simple step; using either an existing one or one they take with a webcam, and then virtually try on Silhouette Eyewear selected from the almost unlimited variety available. This allows the wearer to play with and test the entire Silhouette rimless range on their face, enabling them to find their own personal individual eyewear. Those who don’t want to explore the virtual mirror program with their own face can use a photo of one of four models available. For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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This is included on a prescription only if the contact lenses change or enhance your eye color. Or, in the case of special effect contacts, a particular design would be written here, such as “cat-eye.” Color and style names differ from one brand to another. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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Essilor of America, one of the leading manufacturers of optical lenses, has announced the launch of Essilor Visual Fatigue Solutions lenses which address the symptoms of Visual Fatigue Syndrome (VFS). VFS is caused by focusing on objects one to three feet away for extended periods of time. Prolonged computer screen viewing, extended reading, and even a large amount of cell phone usage can lead to VFS. Typical symptoms of VFS include tired eyes, blurred vision, neck pain, and headaches. The line currently has two products: Essilor Anti-Fatigue lenses and Essilor Computer lenses.

Essilor Anti-Fatigue lenses are intended as a primary pair replacement for patients’ single-vision lenses. The lenses are recommended for 18-40 year-old myopes who experience symptoms of tired eyes, and emerging 35-45 year-old presbyopes who are starting to experience reading difficulty but are not yet ready for progressive bifocal lenses. Essilor Anti-Fatigue lenses feature a special “Power Boost” area in the lower portion of the lens, to give the wearer’s eyes greater clarity and comfort when focusing up-close for extended periods of time. This accommodative relief in the near vision provides wearers with greater comfort than standard vision correction.

Essilor Computer lenses are recommended for any presbyope experienceing symptoms of visiual fatigue and are intended to be prescribed as a second pair to complement the wearer’s primary pair of progressive lenses. Essilor Computer lenses offer clear vision at full distance due to the fact that they have a larger intermediate area which can create a more relaxed, comfortable visual experience, with no head tipping required to find the correct intermediate power. This benefit applies to computer use as well as other intermediate or near-viewing tasks, such as reading, sewing, woodworking, cooking and auto repair.

For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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Bifocal CLs usually contain a prescription for reading or other close-up viewing. The add power is expressed in diopters (a unit for refractive power of lenses). Even if the plus sign is not written on the prescription, it is assumed to be there. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).Cornerstone Eye Associates - your VISION for LIFE

When working at the computer the eyes are required to maintain focus and alignment at a fixed distance in many cases, for long periods of time. Oftentimes this can result in one or more of the following symptoms: blurred vision, headaches, pulling sensations of the eye muscles, double vision, sleepiness, generalized fatigue, and a potentially reduced comprehension and efficiency of function. Moreover, glare from computer screens is also a very common problem. Additionally, it has been found that blink rates are reduced while an idividual is involved in prolonged near vision tasks such as computer use and can result in complaints of the gritty, sandy, burning symptoms associated with very dry eyes.

Specific lens prescriptions and designs have been developed to reduce the demands on your eyes during computer use. These lenses are prescribed to function at the distance that you sit from your computer, which is typically different than your normal reading distance, thus allowing you to work more efficiently and with far greater comfort.

For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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A measurement necessary for CLs that correct for astigmatism. The axis is expressed in degrees. It indicates the orientation of the cylinder in the lens, in order to compensate for the cornea’s oval, rather than round, shape. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).Cornerstone Eye Associates - your VISION for LIFE