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Customer Corner – Dawn Pollard, Needlework & Bead Artist

If you can make it with a needle, it’s likely creator Dawn Pollard has not only given the art form…

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 – June Clinkscales, Artist & Miniaturist

Do you love tiny, meticulous replicas of period furniture? Then hold onto your hats because we’re about to introduce you…

Customer Corner – Carl Sahlberg, Miniatures Lighting & Electronics Specialist

Most of us are familiar with dollhouses and miniatures, and have likely admired a tiny, detailed replica. But how many…

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…

Your prescription-related questions answered!

Prescription-related questions tend to be what most customers ask about when they call our company or visit our website. With…

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…

Mental, Physical and Emotional Health: More Reasons to Pursue Your Art!

When you finally get a chance to really settle in for some solid art time, there’s an all-over, full-body sigh…

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…