Eyewear Center
The Eyewear Center at the University Optometric Center is a state of the art facility that exclusively serves the needs of UOC patients, providing the highest quality glasses and contact lenses for your visual and physical comfort.
Eyeglasses
Being fitted for new glasses requires knowledge and experience in both frame and lens design. Our courteous and experienced staff is composed of New York State licensed ophthalmic dispensers (opticians) who are experts in fitting glasses for infants, seniors and everyone in between. Many factors must be taken into account, including cosmetics, the nature and strength of your prescription, available lens materials and your lifestyle (hobbies, occupation, etc.). We provide every type of available lenses, including:
- Progressive lenses
- Special computer glasses
- Binocular Assessment
- Polaroid lenses (for sun and snow)
- Polycarbonate lenses (the most impact resistant material for all children, sports and/or safety use)
- Anti-reflection coatings (designed to reduce reflections and enhance the wearerÕs appearance)
- Tints and ultraviolet protective coatings.
In addition, the UOC Eyewear Center has more than 1,200 frames, in styles to suit any budget. Approximately 85% of all our glasses are fabricated on site, in our finishing laboratory, ensuring the highest degree of quality control.
Contact Lenses
Many patients enjoy the freedom and visual appeal of contact lenses, and the experts at the UOC Eyewear Center can help you decide what kind of lenses will work best for you. Some of the options we provide include:
- Rigid Gas-Permeable (RGP) lenses
- Daily-wear soft lenses
- Extended-wear RGP lenses
- Extended-wear disposable lenses
- Planned replacement lenses