Frequently Asked Questions

No. You must compare the same lenses and same frames to our competitors. We have a price guarantee for complete frame and lens packages.

No. We have gimmick free pricing. How much are you being charged for all 3 pairs and are all the free pairs discounted made in China lenses and frames? Many of our patients do purchase multiple pairs and spare pairs all with our price guarantee for complete frame and lens packages.

Yes. You may have to obtain a return authorization and pay to have them shipped to the online retailer and sometimes pay different restocking fees and service charges. Frames must be selected for fit, fashion, comfort and optical considerations. At Sharpe Optometry you try the frames on, we make recommendations and we are responsible for warranties, adjustments and parts replacement.

No. Many new patients have the same concerns. Your eye has the greatest density of sensory nerve fibers of any part of your body. The eye exam is painless. Other than a few bright lights, there is no discomfort and most patients and especially children say their eye exam was fun!

No. We do not use air tonometry to measure intraocular pressure. We have a special hand held device that is more accurate, repeatable and comfortable.

No. Honesty is more than a policy at our office Our reputation means everything.

Infants and toddlers should undergo their first eye examination between the ages of 6 and 9 months. By 6 months of age, a baby has focusing ability, color vision and depth perception. An eye exam will assess if your baby's vision is developing normally.

Lazy eye refers to the drifting or misalignment of an eye. This is usually the manifestation of amblyopia, where one eye is experiencing significant vision loss, and sometimes also strabismus (or “crossed eyes”), a general misalignment problem. The earlier a lazy eye is checked out and treated, the better the chances of success. However, lazy eye treatment for adults is also effective, especially when motivation and commitment are strong. Studies show marked improvement in visual acuity of the weaker eye in older patients, though often with diminished rate, degree and extent of recovery. Solutions include correcting the vision problems with eyewear, retraining the eye-brain connection, eye muscle surgery or eye exercises.

School children aged 6 to 19 years should undergo an eye examination annually.

As a parent, you probably know your child better than anyone. If your gut instinct tells you that your child is too young, you may be right. Contact lenses require attention and care to avoid infections and serious permanent harm to the eyes. However, daily disposable might be a solution as there are no daily cleanings to perform and the replacement schedule is easy to remember—just wear and toss.

Halloween contact lenses or colored contacts can be a lot of fun, especially for teens who want to express their individuality. If your teen wants to buy these and other novelty contact lenses online, know that some may not be approved unless they are purchased through the right channels. Contact lenses are medical devices. Wearing contacts that aren’t fitted and prescribed by a professional could damage your teen’s eyes. Consult your eye doctor for more information on this subject.

Every two years. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. As a result, individuals are often unaware that problems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health, and when possible, preventing vision loss. 

If you are over 40 and you are struggling to read a newspaper, then maybe it's time for multifocal contact lenses. “Presbyopia” is a vision problem that starts to affect everyone once we reach 40 - 45. Our eyes then lose the ability to focus on small text that’s up close—especially in low-light situations. Contacts lenses allow you to see near and far objects, along with everything in-between—all with the clarity and comfort you deserve.