Happy National Diabetes Month! Now Get an Eye Exam.

Medical Awareness
It’s National Diabetes Month, everyone. We've got an idea for the hottest celebration in town: Eye exams. Don't get too excited. Okay fine — National Diabetes Month is not quite New Years Eve, but the National Institute of Health and the National Eye Institute are making a big push to make sure everyone in America — not just those suffering from or at risk of diabetes gets regular eye exams. For good reasons too. Just look at the stats: Nearly 57 million Americans are at risk of getting diabetes By 2050 nearly 100 million are expected to be at risk of developing diabetes Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in America Nearly 29 percent of all American adults over the age of 40 with diabetes are…
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Buy RevitaLash in October, and Give Back

RevitaLash
Excellent eye care is about more than just high-tech products and services. It’s about people. So here at Carrollton Eyewear and Eyeglasses (ECEW), the end result of each and every one of our Carrollton eye care products and services is empowering people and restoring quality of life. For example, check out the story behind one product we've been proud to sell: RevitaLash, an innovative product for boosting the beauty and fullness of your natural eyelashes, was originally developed as a gift from Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff, an ophthalmologist for 25 years, to his wife, Gayle, while she was undergoing and recovering from chemotherapy treatments. Chemo had made her once full eyelashes fragile, sparse and thin, which, Gayle said, was in many ways even more emotionally traumatic than losing her hair. There’s…
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Dr. Mary Anne Peck and ChromaGen Vision Lenses

ChromaGen
Transcription: I am Dr. Mary Anne Peck and I am a ChromaGen provider in Carrollton, Texas. I was invited to participate in a pilot study in February here in Dallas and it was one of the best things I have ever done in the last 25 years of practice. Some of these children had never been able to see words hold still. One little girl kept saying "I hated reading. I hated reading." And I spoke to her afterwards and asked her "Well, how did you do?" And she said "I don't think I can find the right words to say how this helped me." And I was really, really interested because of the number of children we see that have visual difficulties, the number of children that are on…
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Happy Cataracts Awareness Month! What You Need to Know

Medical Awareness
August is Cataracts Awareness Month. Here at Eyecare & Eyewear Optometry, our Carrollton eye doctors are celebrating by telling everyone we know everything we know about cataracts. Cataracts — basically, when an eye’s lens gets clouded up — is a persistent menace to the optometry community (in fact, optometrists love spreading awareness about the condition so much that Cataract Awareness Month is also celebrated in June). And it’s a challenge about which we’re determined to spread awareness. Why? Just take a look at the stats: More than 20 million Americans older than 40 years of age are currently suffering from cataracts. That sizable chunk of the U.S. population soars, however, when you look at the elderly: almost 70 percent of Americans over the age of 75 are affected by cataracts.…
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Morgenthal Frederics

Morgenthal Frederics

Fashion Frames, Men's Frames
For 30 years, Morgenthal Frederics has been creating legendary designs for the most recognizable faces in the world. They focus on ultra high-end optical eyewear and sunglasses for those who covet classic American design and appreciate superlative quality. In 1986, New York optician Richard Morgenthal purchased the iconic Frederics Opticians, and the first Morgenthal Frederics store was born on Madison Avenue. Trained in the fine art of painting, Richard Morgenthal paired his love for optics and art to provide eyewear clients with the ultimate in-store experience in an environment where they could enjoy beautifully handcrafted eyewear. In the years to follow, Morgenthal Frederics slowly expanded into several other storefronts to further establish itself as the leading luxury optical shop in Manhattan. In 2006, Morgenthal Frederics became the crown jewel of…
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Eco Eyewear

Eco Eyewear

Fashion Frames, Women's Frames
ECO® biobased frames are unique because they are made with 63% castor seeds – making them sustainable while lightweight and comfortable. The frames are colorful and playful, and with new styles you can even add a magnetic sun clip to maximize your ECO® look! ECO’s recycled collection is unique because the frames are made with 95% recycled materials, making them sustainable while lightweight and comfortable. ONE FRAME – ONE TREE ECO® was “born recycled” in 2009, with the start of the program ONE FRAME – ONE TREE, in partnership with the NGO Trees for the Future. Since then, ECO® has donated and planted a tree for every frame sold. So far, ECO® has planted over 1.5 million trees! “We have a responsibility to leave the world a better place than how we found it. Together with…
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Maui Jim

Maui Jim

Fashion Frames, Men's Frames, Women's Frames
[caption id="attachment_3328" align="alignnone" width="640"] Maui Jim Sunglasses[/caption]Over the years, Maui Jim has continued to offer our fans high-performance design developments. In 2004, PolarizedPlus®2 technology revolutionized the sunglass market - patented, color-enhancing treatments in the form of rare earth elements were added to our lenses to really pop the colors your eye takes in.
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Randolph Sunwear

Randolph Sunwear

Fashion Frames, Men's Frames
BORN FROM THE AMERICAN DREAM Former Royal Air Force navigator Jan Waszkiewicz and machinist Stanley Zaleski both immigrated to America with a few bucks and a dream: to build the world’s best sunglass. With a background in engineering and some serious hand skills, they built a proprietary solder machine unlike any other. They patented a 200-step process. They created nearly indestructible frame joints, all with materials sourced in the U.S. In 1973, they opened the doors to their factory in a small town called Randolph, just outside of Boston, MA. BUILT TO MILITARY STANDARDS We wanted to make a difference. Leave a mark. Be proud of something. So in 1978, we joined forces with the U.S. military to produce the HGU-4/P Aviator for fighter pilots. Each Aviator is built to strict…
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Krewe

Krewe

Fashion Frames, Men's Frames
[caption id="attachment_4516" align="alignnone" width="600"] Krewe[/caption] KREWE - American made quality and style...  The company was founded in 2013 by Stirling Barrett, a New Orleans native and creative entrepreneur. His vision of the city, was his inspiration for launching KREWE.  His team passionately believes in spreading the culture of New Orleans and its celebration of individual style. Unbelievable Warranties KREWE eyewear is built to last. If a manufacturing defect arises within one year of ownership, They will replace the defective frame free of charge. Should accidental breakage or wear-and-tear damage occur, their lifetime warranty ensures the replacement of frames or lenses at a discounted rate- based on available inventory.
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Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo

Fashion Frames, Women's Frames
Jimmy Choo, an icon of accessories, is positioned in the top end market with metal and acetate eye wear collections. His career began after college, Choo worked at two design companies for a total of nine years before opening his own shop in 1986. His craftsmanship and designs were soon noticed at London Fashion Week in 1988.  With Vogue coverage and patronage from Diana, Princess of Wales in the early 1990's further boosted his image.  He has since concentrated his work on the exclusive Jimmy Choo couture line. The innovative design emphasis and the distinctive Jimmy Choo style, with bright colours and luxury décor has made him a leading man in the eye wear industry.
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