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What Does Eye Strain Feel Like?

Key Takeaways Eye strain can show up as sore eyes, blurry vision, headaches, and a tight neck. Long screen time, dim light, and dry air can leave your eyes tired. Most cases of strain ease within minutes to a few hours after you rest. Practising the 20-20-20 rule, blinking more often, and improving the lighting…
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What Are Myopia Control Glasses?

Key Takeaways Myopia control glasses sharpen blurry distance vision and help slow how fast nearsightedness grows in kids. These glasses use tiny lenslets to send a slow-down signal to growing eyes. The earlier you start myopia control, the more you can protect your child's vision. Regular outdoor time and yearly eye exams support healthy eyes.…
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What Are Cool Sunglasses for 2026?

Key Takeaways Bold geometric shapes, oversized frames, and shield styles are leading styles for 2026. Warm earth tones, jewel tones, and soft pastels are popular color picks this year. Your face shape can guide which frames balance your features. Aviators, cat-eyes, and black frames stay stylish year after year. An optometrist in Colorado Springs can…
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Where Can I Buy Prescription Safety Glasses?

Whether you’re on the job site or in the lab, you need prescription safety glasses that actually work for you. The right pair protects your eyes while keeping your vision sharp. The problem is, it's not always clear where to start or what to look for. You can buy prescription safety glasses through online retailers,…
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How Long Is A Contact Lens Prescription Good For?

Time flies, and suddenly you realize your contact lens supply is running dangerously low. Reordering should be a breeze, but sometimes you hit checkout and discover the prescription on file is no longer valid. It may be frustrating, but expiration dates on these documents exist to keep your eyes healthy. Most contact lens prescriptions are…
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Do Night Driving Glasses Really Work?

You've probably seen them at the grocery store checkout or scrolling through your social media feed. Night driving glasses seem to be everywhere right now. They’re usually tinted yellow or amber, and they promise to cut through headlight glare and make nighttime roads feel safer. The idea sounds appealing, but at Impressive Eyes Optical, we…
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How Long Do Prescription Glasses Last?

You wear your glasses every day; they’re a key part of how you see the world, from the morning paper to your favorite TV show at night. So, it’s smart to wonder when it's time for an upgrade. Our philosophy at Impressive Eyes Optical is that everyone deserves to see clearly, and that starts with…
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Is Digital Eye Strain Permanent?

You wrap up a long day of work emails, video calls, and a little social media scrolling, and your eyes feel it. They might feel gritty, tired, or just plain overworked. If this sounds familiar, you're likely dealing with digital eye strain, and you probably have questions about your long-term vision health. The good news…
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How Long Does It Take to Adjust to New Glasses?

You finally have your new glasses, and the world looks different—sharper, maybe, but also a little strange. Finding the right frames is the first step, but the adjustment period is next. That crisp new view can come with some surprising sensations, leaving you to wonder if this is normal and how long it will last.…
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Why Should I Buy My Glasses from an Independent Optometrist?

You need new glasses, and the options feel endless. Giant online warehouses and big-box chains shout from every screen, promising cheap frames delivered fast. But your vision isn’t a cheap commodity. It’s how you see your kid’s smile and the road ahead. This choice is about more than a transaction; it’s about finding a team…

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South Location

Visit us at the shopping center on Main Street! Nearest the intersection of Main Street and Security Boulevard. You can’t miss the big “Optical” letters facing Main Street. Lots of free parking is available out front.

  • 388 Main St.
  • Colorado Springs, CO 80911
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Downtown Location (In-Sight Optical)

Find us on Pikes Peak Avenue near the intersection with South Cascade Avenue. Metered parking is available in front of the clinic. Now operating as part of Impressive Eyes Optical.

  • 12 East Pikes Peak Avenue
  • Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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