FYSH Collection

FYSH

We'd like to show you some frames that we like from a company called FYSH. 

This particular frame I like because FYSH actually uses a brown color which is quite neutral, and they put some gold in with it and make it a real classy look. 

The frame that I have here is a plastic Zyl frame. One of the unique characteristics of this one is the coloration of it. It's a tortoise combination, but with blues, grays, and browns. They also have a filigree metal strip going through the top here that just adds a little bit of definition and detail. 

Please come into Hocke Optical, and if you have any questions about our FYSH frames, we'll be more than happy to answer them for you.

• Jeff and Len | Hocke Optical

Blackfin Collection

Frames from Italy

I'd like to introduce our newest collection of frames from Italy, the Blackfin Collection.

We're very excited about this product. It's one of the lightest weight glasses we have here in the shop, very comfortable. One of the unique qualities with this frame is the beta-titanium flex temples, which add comfort for the fit with the glasses. And, one of the other unique qualities is the European style of fitting where they have individual marks here where we can cut and trim it so we get an exact custom fit for each person.

The product itself is extremely lightweight, really comfortable, but a very neat sort of a modern twist on a retro style.

We hope you'll stop in and take a look in our newest collection. We're very excited about it and would like to have you come in and try them on.

• Len | Hocke Optical

Bluelight and Your Eyes

Every day, we see people old and young all seeming to be reliant on today’s technology and electronic devices. It is not outside the norm to see a 3-year-old playing on a smartphone or a tenured businessman glued to his laptop screen for hours each week. We all use technology to make things easier in our day to day, but have you ever considered the consequences of starting at a phone or computer screen for hours on end every single day? In doing so, you’re exposing yourself to the potentially harmful rays of bluelight.

So What Is Bluelight?

Remember back to grade school when you learned the colors of light? Maybe this was the first time you used the acronym ROY G BIV. If you remember, not all colors of light have the same purpose to effects. Blue wavelengths known as bluelight—which have short wavelengths and high energy—seem to be the most disruptive to our health at night. And the increase of electronics with screens is raising our exposure to blue wavelengths. These shorter wavelengths flicker, creating a glare that can reduce visual contrast and alter sharpness and accuracy in your sight.

Why Is It Dangerous?

Like anything, moderation is key. Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours staring at a digital screen. A recent study suggests that 60% of people spend more than 6 hours a day in front of a digital device. These numbers only seem to be increasing with each generation. The effects of prolonged exposure to blue light may cause retinal damage and contribute to age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to loss of vision. Chronic exposure to blue light can also lower the production of melatonin, the hormone that manages sleep and disturbs your circadian rhythm.

So How Can I Protect Myself?

We all need to take precautions against bluelight to ensure overall health. There are easy ways to take action and control your exposure to bluelight. One easy way to avoid bluelight that is especially harmful at night is to avoid looking at bright screens beginning two to three hours before bed. Another easy way to minimize your exposure to bluelight is to use dim red lights for night lights. Red light has the least power to shift the circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin, allowing you to sleep better and protect your eyes. For anyone exposing themselves to bluelight, consider wearing blue-blocking glasses.

If you are interested in glasses that block blue light or want to get fitted for your own custom pair, contact Hocke Optical and take charge of your optical health.