By Dr. Nadine Shelton Paulino Spectacles The brands we showcase at our optical, like Paulino Spectacles reflect who we are. Family owned, quality, small scale, unique and inspired by travel. Ramiro Paulino is the owner, designer and third generation eyewear family member who is committed to fine craftsmanship and style. The brand had its start in the 1930’s with Bernardo … Read More
Vinylize Glasses Now Available in Winnipeg
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Vinylize Vinylize is eye wear brand that links the deep culture of music to wearable art. These glasses are uniquely adorned in-part with a vinyl record, making them recognizable to a growing number people. Vinylize glasses are built to last because of their reinforced acetate in its frame construction and over engineered hinges. The growing discerning … Read More
Monoqool 3D-Printed Glasses Now Available in Winnipeg
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Monoqool Monoqool is ingrained with Danish simple design and produced out of their Danstruplund Estate. The beautiful natural scenery of North Copenhagen offers them a space to create glasses as the world comes to expect of Danish design heritage. Their pursuit of creating the perfect pair of glasses leads to happy customers. Contemporary Monoqool makes use … Read More
Eye Emergencies Outside of Business Hours
Dr. Nadine Shelton Emergency eye wear replacement during the pandemic Eye Emergencies Red eyes, eye infections, scratched eyes, loss of vision, distorted vision, eye pain are examples of a eye emergency. Broken glasses that require repair or replacement are another good example of a common eye emergency. Call your optometrist to talk about your eye emergency before coming in, … Read More
Projekt Produkt: Novel South Korean Eye Wear Now Available in Winnipeg
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Nostalgic Modern, minimal, classy and wearable are what you can expect from the design team at Projekt Produkt. This novel South Korean eye wear brand has a growing foundation of collections spanning eight years to date. Genderless, Archive, Collaborations, Funk, Modern Classic, Glam, Shear Curiosity and several collaborations dot Projekt Produkts growing frame collections. Contemporary … Read More
The Pain and Treatment for a Scratched Eye
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Causes of a Scratched Eye A scratched eye, is most commonly the result of the outer surface of the cornea being scratched by an object or the effect of an abrasion. There are several instances where one can suffer from a scratched eye. As a parent, there has been a time where my child randomly poked … Read More
New in the World of Glasses
by Dr. Nadine Shelton New in the world of glasses Most of us that wear glasses are familiar with the options involved when buying glasses. New technologies and innovations are emerging and making waves in the optical world. Here are a few things to consider when shopping that are new in the world of glasses. Transitions Lenses Lenses that react … Read More
Eye Pressure Test Explained
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Eye pressure Intraocular Pressure Test, also known as an eye pressure test, is used to test the pressure of the liquid of the eye. Eye pressure is not related to blood pressure and no treatment for high blood pressure will affect your eye pressure. Prolonged high eye pressure could require specific treatments discussed later. Most adults … Read More
Night Driving and Vision
by Dr. Nadine Shelton Challenges of Night Driving The challenges of Night Driving are increased during the transition to winter with shorter daylight hours and longer nights. Most people feel safe driving during the day, but the onset of darkness or less favourable weather can bring added challenges for some. Dark conditions and lights from oncoming car headlights will make … Read More
Fellow Earthlings Eyewear: Made with Love in PEI
By Dr. Nadine Shelton Fellow Earthlings Eyewear: Made in Canada Owning a pair Fellow Earthlings satisfies the feel-good notion of supporting great quality, Canadian owned and one-of-kind handmade pieces. Husband and Wife team, Christopher and Sydney founded their own bespoke eyewear company after working in the industry internationally. They founded a different kind of eye wear-company, when they returned home … Read More