Posts Tagged ‘glasses’

Time for school, time for you, time to reset.

By The Refresh You Staff   Category: Face & Body , Refreshing Experts

With the lazy days of summer behind us, you’re probably packing lunches for school, helping with homework and coordinating after-school activities. Things can get a little crazy this time of year, but there are some great ways to handle it.

A common challenge for parents is balancing commitments and responsibilities with quality time and activities for yourself. So as the school rush starts, don’t forget to take some time out for YOU. Taking time to recharge your batteries is rejuvenating, keeping you relaxed and focused on enjoying life!

Follow a few of these tips below and start the school year off right!

Focus on a happy and healthy lifestyle. Find some new, tasty and healthy recipes by frequenting a health-oriented cooking website. (We love Cooking Light.) Start a family fitness challenge. Grab some fresh produce from a farmer’s market and enjoy a picnic with your family. Check out our Comprehensive Weight Management Program if, once and for all, you’d like to lose that extra weight. And don’t forget to soak up the last days of wonderful weather because it ain’t gonna last.

Spend time with yourself. Read a book, take a quick nap, hit some trails for a long walk or find a favorite bike path. Take time out to listen to your body, your mind, and prioritize what’s important. Find some quiet. Remember that thing you’ve always wanted to do, but couldn’t find the time? Carpe diem! Care of the self is an important part of healthy daily life.

Get that glow. When was the last time you treated yourself to a professional facial? (It’s a great way to relax while helping you achieve a clear complexion and glow.) With plenty of options to choose from at our Essentials Skin Care locations, you’ll feel and look refreshed and ready to take on the world–or walk the red carpet! You’ll get some amazing makeup recommendations, too, and maybe even some time-saving application tips.

Get some much-kneaded relief. When your schedule is packed, an hour-long massage can do wonders. There are lots of benefits to massage therapy. From de-stressing to finding out what complete relaxation feels like, mark your busy calendar for a much-needed massage.

Update your look. It’s amazing how one accessory or beauty product can make us look, and feel, like a million bucks. What about those glasses you’ve been eying for a few months? Or that beauty product you’d like to try? Now’s the time to indulge in something just for you.

Were undateable scientists the inspiration behind Transitions® lenses?

By The Refresh You Staff   Category: Eyes , Refreshing Stories

Back in the 1960s, some geeky scientists at Corning said to themselves, “Wouldn’t it be great if our regular everyday nerd glasses could magically darken and lighten all by themselves depending on the lighting conditions? Just imagine the comfort and convenience of THAT! Think of how many more dates we could get!”

Seeing as how they were pretty smart, the scientists developed photochromic glass, and it worked like this: With exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation found in sunlight, the glass would darken as embedded microcrystalline silver halides absorbed the light. Conversely, once the UV was removed, the glass would gradually return to its clear state.

When this photochromic glass was incorporated into eyeglasses, it worked pretty well. And it did indeed result in more dates for the scientists. Certainly, their dates were duly impressed with the scientists’ new invention and how cool their glasses were.

By the mid 1970s, the scientists had scored quite a few dates, but there was a problem: The speed of the transition from dark to light left a lot to be desired. Sometimes, if the scientists would go from outdoor to indoor light (like at a scientist pool party, for example), their lenses would take so long to lighten, they wouldn’t even notice their dates laughing and snickering at how ridiculous they looked.

Clearly, the scientists knew there was work to be done if they wanted to keep scoring dates. Over the next few decades, the scientists made significant improvements in the speed of the lighter-darker-lighter transition. They also abandoned glass in favor of strong, lightweight plastics. Their work was a success.

The result, of course, was more dates.

Then in 1991, a company called Transitions Optical became the undisputed leader in the field. Not only did their scientists improve the transition speed even more, but they also placed an emphasis on fashion and safety: Even with 100% UV protection, it really was possible to have great-looking indoor glasses that also functioned as great-looking outdoor glasses. And vice versa. Were they true sunglasses? No, but the quick transitions worked well in most light conditions, and the comfort and convenience was undeniable.

Even better, the scientists made sure that Transitions lenses could be used in virtually any frame, style, size and prescription. So the transition was fast, and they looked fantastic.

You probably can guess what happened: More dates.

As people everywhere quickly realized how the previously undateable scientists had continued to score lots of dates, the lenses became mainstream and popular. Soon, everyone everywhere was scoring more dates.

Then the scientists joined up with some marketing consultants, got all legal with that circle “R” thing in their name (Transitions®) and evolved their family of products into three distinct product lines:

1. Transitions® VI, the company’s primary line of comfort lenses.
2. Transitions® EXTRActive, a line of lenses that gets even darker outdoors but doesn’t fully lighten indoors, perfect for most outside activities.
3. Transitions® SOLFX, a true sunglass lens that darkens according to light conditions but does not lighten enough for indoor situations or night-time uses.

The result? More dates. Even for the marketing consultants.

Today, the benefits and fast-change technology of Transitions® lenses are available at good optical stores like Davis Duehr Dean. Offering full UV protection and the ultimate in convenience, Transitions® lenses have evolved from geeky science experiment to totally cool technology-based fashion.

So that’s the story of how some undateable scientists invented something cool, and in the process, helped everyone. If you’d like to check out Transitions® lenses for yourself, stop by a nearby Davis Duehr Dean location.

Two reasons to protect your eyes with sports glasses.

By The Refresh You Staff   Category: Eyes , Refreshing Experts

Regardless of your preferred athletic activities, proper eye protection is essential.




Forgive us if we sound like your mom. But really, everyday glasses were never designed to offer impact protection and good performance for most activities that happen outdoors.

That’s why you definitely want to consider protective eyewear.

Are we suggesting you don bullet-proof NASA-certified welding goggles that you wear unconditionally from dawn to dusk? Well, no. (Although a lot of ophthalmologists probably wouldn’t have a problem with that.) We’re much more realistic. Instead, we strongly recommend a cool pair of sports glasses for you, your kids, and your S.O.

POLL: How often do you get new glasses?

By The Refresh You Staff   Category: Eyes , Refreshing Benefits


Remember: YOU have the power to prevent eyewear fashion tragedies like this.



Late spring is almost here, and that means the coolest new eyewear styles and hippest new frames are about to hit the market.

So glasses wearers, it’s time to speak up: Are you a slave to fashion trends and design? Do you update your look every few years? Do you still rock a pair from the early days of the Clinton Administration? Tell us below!

Like all of our polls, this is totally anonymous.

New high-def lenses make a crisp, clear improvement to most glasses.

By The Refresh You Staff   Category: Eyes , Refreshing Experts

In the same way high-definition TV provides a definite step up from traditional television, a new technology in lens manufacturing offers the same potential for those who wear glasses. Imagine it—better clarity, sharper images, and a major improvement. It begs an obvious question: What if you could see everything like this?

The difference a frame makes.

By The Refresh You Staff   Category: Eyes , Gallery

The right frame can make the difference between a great look and one that’s, umm, well, not so great. Our eyewear experts not only know lenses, but just as importantly, what makes frames oh-so-right while others are oh-so-wrong.

Would tortoiseshell be especially fetching? Maybe, maybe not. We’ll help you decide and tell you the truth.

See for yourself how the right frame makes all the difference.

“Davis Duehr Dean has been my optical partner for 20 years. I always look forward to picking out a new pair of glasses—it’s so much fun choosing!

I appreciate the opinions of the Davis Duehr Dean opticians because they understand which frames and lenses will best fit my life and enhance my appearance. They know how face shape, frame size, fashion and lifestyle need to work together. Their expertise and experience means you truly see and look your best.

If you’d like more information about procedures, products or providers, or if you’re ready to take the next step, start right here: Davis Duehr Dean.