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Understanding Cataracts and Their Treatment

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our eyes are no exception. Cataracts, a common eye condition, can…

The Artistic Struggle: How Presbyopia Impacts the Vision of Artists

What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. As we…

Customer Corner – Chris Mode, Jewelry, Metalwork, Beadwork and Leatherwork Artist

Love the excitement of a new artistic challenge? Find yourself looking for something new to try once you’ve mastered the…

Customer Corner – Dennis Marx, Diamond Painting Artist

What has 68,000 dots and can take over 100 hours to finish? A diamond painting! Dennis Marx, this month’s CraftOptics…

Customer Corner – Beki Haley, Bead Artist & Instructor

Long-time CraftOptics customer, Beki Haley, has been beading for almost 50 years. She has over 30 years of experience teaching,…

5 Ways Aging Affects Your Eyes

For many people, one of the first signs that their eyes are aging happens in a restaurant, where small print…

Our Story: Roots in dentistry magnification: vision challenges and back pain.

Ever wonder why dentists wear magnification? We had something to do with it. Over 40 years ago, my father, Dr….

Macular Degeneration: What is it and can CraftOptics help?

In our line of business, we unfortunately run into many customers who either have some form of macular degeneration or…

Yes, You Can Sunburn Your Eyes!

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy but it may not be so easy on your eyes. Excessive exposure to…

Why older adults see better in the doctor’s office.

  We write a lot about the need for good lighting.  Here are a few interesting quotes from a Washington…