Classic tortoise shell frames are back! Well, maybe they never actually left… Tortoise shell is the one look in eyeglass frames that has been around since the beginning. Tortoise shell is one of the original materials from which eyeglass frames were made. Why was it called tortoise shell? Until the early seventies, tortoise shell was really […]
When Buying Glasses, Price Isn’t Everything
If you are wearing glasses for many years and your prescription is very complicated, you’re probably getting tired of the consumer media telling eyeglass wearers that they are being overcharged for their eyewear. From respected publications such as Consumer Reports to award-winning television programs like “60 Minutes,” consumers are hearing a rising chorus of mainstream […]
Meet Dr. Yelena Fishman
For more than two decades, Optique has been a staple of luxury in the always sunny city. Our luxury eyewear pieces, highest quality service providers, and world-class customer service has made us the premier destination for a wide range of optical services — from the doctor’s chair and beyond. Today, we’re introducing you to Dr. Yelena Fishman. […]
The Truth About Eye Exams & Insurance
When it’s time for your annual eye exam, it’s important to consider the very important factor of quality of care and not to be driven only by the cost. In most cases, people turn to practices that except their insurance plan because of convenience and cost. At Optique, our singular goal is to bring a professional, comprehensive, […]
Shedding a Light on Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer vision syndrome has been very prominent in the news recently. The issue even captured the attention of the New York Times; it affects millions of people including children and adolescents who spend many hours a day on computers, laptops and hand-held devices. CVS can result in visual symptoms like blurred or double vision, burning, […]