We all love picking out frames (well most of us) because it’s the most fun part of the whole process. Where things get confusing and where customers often get taken advantage of is the lens selection. Optics is a whole different technical language and one that the everyday person probably doesn’t understand. There are so […]
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For many of us, we go to see the optometrist to get a prescription for glasses. We do the “1 or 2” test and then we get some numbers printed out on a piece of paper we know to be our “glasses prescription”. But what do the numbers mean? Patients are often told you’re “far-sighted”, […]
As professionals, all optometrists go through standard schooling to achieve their optometric doctorate. We would like to think that “all optometry clinics are the same” but unfortunately they are not. All optometrists offer “comprehensive eye exams” but what’s included in that? Are you getting the same service at every office you visit? What’s different and […]
As children, we are always taught “safety first!” whether it’s to look twice before crossing the street or to wear lab goggles when performing science experiments – we were always reminded about being safe and watched over. Now as adults in the work force, we are largely responsible for our own safety. Although it is […]
Most people get their eyes checked and purchase new glasses once every two years or so if you think about it, it’s really only $1 a day (or less) that you’ve spent to ensure you can see properly and are protecting your eyes from day to day elements (ie. blue light or UV depending on the lens material). So […]
We thought it would be nice to share a video of our ideas made reality for everyone that is not able to visit us in person. Here’s a short clip of what we’ve been up to at Wink! Thank you everyone for your kind words and support! We look forward to seeing and serving all […]
September is children’s vision month! We would like to bring some awareness to why it is so important for children to have their eyes checked annually by an optometrist. It is not enough for children to simply have a screening at school because many problems that children can develop are not diagnosed based on if […]
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us during our Friends and Family event as well as the Grand Opening! We are super excited to finally open our doors. For those of you who have experienced Wink, we encourage you to refer your friends and family to come visit us! Our Referral Program […]
First off, we must apologize for the social media hiatus. We got caught up in construction and preparing the clinic for opening, so we didn’t have time to post as we regularly would have. Fear not! Regular posts shall resume shortly. BUT MORE EXCITING NEWS!! WE’RE HAVING OUR GRAND OPENING!!! Come join us at Wink […]
Good news guys! We’re nearing the end and finishing touches of the construction stage. Paint has been selected and applied, counter tops, and the flooring and cabinetry should be coming in soon! We’ve been super busy meeting with all the different frame vendors and selecting frames for everyone so stay tuned for some frame selecting […]