Comprehensive Optometry: Medical Eye Care, Eyewear Gallery, Contact Lenses
Dress or Sun... it's hard to pick just one...
Nike One of the world's most recognizable brands is now at GEC! A wide variety of frame options are available in sport, sun, and dress collections, even Flexon memory metal for ultra high durability.
Pro-Design Fun shapes, fun colors, fun design, all with a European influence. Designed by architects, this brand prides itself on careful craftsmanship.
MODO born in Soho NY, this line features high quality for a contemporary lifestyle. Beautiful and strong materials.
Silhouette is in our optical and by popular demand! It features high-quality, totally rimless frames for those that want a minimalistic look. Mix-and-match lens shapes and temple arms for a truly custom pair of glasses! Click the link to preview frame options and try the Silhouette Virtual fit tool.
Bebe is our most fashion-forward line for ladies across the board, and still affordable. From teens to hip grandmas there's something for everyone! Hearts, flowers, stones, sparkle, lace, studs, and animal prints!
Callaway Sunwear ... it's not jut for golf! This re-vamped collection features both sporty and modern styles that can go seamlessly from the course to dressed-up or dressed-down. Polarized lenses for reading the greens, and some new mirror coatings with a throw-back air...
Wiley X Eyewear is a leading provider of protective eyewear and ballistic products for the U.S. military, motorcyclists, outdoor and indoor sports enthusiasts and the safety and shooting industries. Ansi-rated impact protection and polarized lens options, WileyX is affordable quality for an active lifestyle!
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UV radiation can damage the eye, affecting surface tissues and internal structures, such as the cornea and lens.
In the short term, excessive exposure to UV radiation from daily activities, including reflections off of snow, pavement, water and other surfaces, can burn the front surface of the eye, similar to a sunburn on the skin.
Long-term effects of spending long hours in the sun without adequate eye protection can increase the likelihood of developing the following eye disorders:
A clouding of the eye’s lens that can blur vision.
A temporary but painful burn to the cornea caused by a day at the beach without sunglasses; reflections off of snow, water, or concrete; or exposure to artificial light sources such as tanning beds.
An abnormal, but usually non-cancerous, growth on the white of the eye. It can grow over the cornea, blocking or distorting vision, and may require surgery to be removed.
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer to affect the eyelids. Melanomas in or around the eyes are also possible. Lesions can occur anywhere on the eyelids, in the corners of the eye, under the eyebrows, and on adjacent areas of the face.
Increased exposure to sunlight, particularly 'blue light' waves, has been reported to increase macular degeneration development. This condition causes progressive damage to the central retina that is normally used to see fine detail.