Glasses or Contact Lenses: Which Are Better for Teens?

Glasses or Contact Lenses: Which Are Better for Teens?

Whether you’re hanging out with friends at Kelowna’s Poplar Point Beach or enjoying some laughs at the Okanagan Comedy Festival in late August, being able to see clearly is just as important for teens as it is for adults. But teens have unique needs and...
Up Your Game with an Up-to-Date Prescription

Up Your Game with an Up-to-Date Prescription

Whether you’re playing a round at the Kelowna Springs Golf Club or enjoying a game of beach volleyball at Boyce-Gyro Beach Park, there’s no shortage of Kelowna summer activities. However, it can be difficult participating in sports when you don’t have a...
Habits To Avoid When Wearing Glasses

Habits To Avoid When Wearing Glasses

Breaking bad habits early can help extend the life of your eyewear—saving you money and frustration. Dr. Specs Optical recommends that you avoid these habits when you’re wearing glasses—whether it’s your first pair or you’ve been wearing them for years. Don’t clean...
Choosing The Right Sunglasses For The Okanagan

Choosing The Right Sunglasses For The Okanagan

Okanagan summers are stunningly beautiful—but with all of that sunshine, it’s essential to protect your eyes. At Dr. Specs Optical next to the Orchard Mall in Kelowna, we understand life on the lake and the summer activities in Kelowna that make a pair of quality...
The History of Glasses

The History of Glasses

Modern glasses—with lenses, frames, and temples/arms that wrap around the ears—came into fashion in the mid-1800s at the height of the industrial revolution. Before that time, they were expensive and handmade—usually by dentists! Once production ramped up, prices...