Frames We Carry At Chelmsford Optometric Associates

We have an extensive selection of eyewear including the latest styles in designer sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses. Here are just some of the lines we offer:

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Enchroma Eyewear:

EnChroma lenses are specially designed eyewear that enhances color perception for people with color vision deficiency, commonly known as color blindness. These lenses work by filtering light to selectively remove certain wavelengths where color confusion occurs. For instance, they address the overlap in wavelengths perceived as red and green in red-green color blindness by filtering out specific wavelengths, thus enhancing the contrast between these colors. This is achieved through a technology called spectral notch filtering, which precisely targets problematic areas in the light spectrum.

The benefits of EnChroma lenses include improved color discrimination, which can significantly enhance safety in situations where color recognition is crucial, such as reading traffic signals or interpreting warning signs. They also offer increased aesthetic enjoyment, making activities like appreciating art or nature more vivid and enjoyable. Additionally, by reducing the difficulties associated with color blindness, these lenses can boost confidence in both personal and professional settings. Some users may need an adaptation period to adjust to the enhanced color signals.

Moreover, EnChroma lenses can be relatively expensive and may not be covered by insurance plans. Despite these limitations, they represent a significant advancement in helping those with color vision deficiency experience a more colorful world.

Sports & Specialty Eyewear:

There are times when your vision can be improved without the use of glasses. Sometimes, this can be therapy to strengthen areas of the eye that have weakened and other times it can be training to improve your reaction and timing beyond the average person. Sports Vision training involves high-level eye tracking, depth perception, and hand-eye coordination. Many athletes will practice these exercises to keep their eye health in peak condition.

There are various exercises and specific exams used for Sports Vision testing. Office tests and field can both help determine how your eye will function beyond the realm of normal activity. We can customize a program to strengthen your vision based on your level of activity. If you are interested in what training method would be best for you, please call our office today to go over any questions or set up a consultation.

Sunglasses:

Sunglasses are designed to protect your eyes from sunlight. While all tinted lenses help to protect your eyes from sunlight, some will protect your eyes better than others. Sunglasses with lenses that block ultraviolet sunlight are the best option. Although sunglasses can be expensive, there are many affordable brands that provide great protection from harmful sunlight as well.

If you are interested in finding the best brand of sunglasses for your lifestyle, we can help you find them. We have a variety of options for you to choose from that will comfortably fit your face and let you enjoy the warm weather in style.

Prescription lenses can be applied to most sunglasses and we can help you order a specific brand if we don’t have them in the store.

Contact us today if you have any questions about sunglasses.