Join us on February 7th at Shades Optical to experience what happens when Danish tradition and innovation meet Michigan practicality. In a world that often moves too fast, we're offering a chance to slow down, to appreciate craftsmanship, and to find frames that don't just suit you - they help reveal who you are.

While all B vitamins work together like a close-knit family to support your vision, B1 plays a uniquely crucial role – it's like the silent guardian of your eye nerves.

When was the last time a doctor spent a full hour with you? Not rushing through symptoms, not glancing at charts, but really taking the time to understand your health? At Shades Optical, this isn't a luxury – it's our standard of care. Here's why that matters for your eyes.

There’s something almost magnetic about Orgreen’s Quantum series. It doesn’t demand attention with flashy logos or exaggerated designs, yet it captivates anyone who takes the time to explore it. That’s precisely what happened when Jake, a first-time customer, walked into Shades Optical.

Every single person we examine at Shades Optical has eye gland damage. Not most people—everyone. And just like your teeth require daily maintenance and professional cleanings, your eyes need the same proactive care to prevent further damage and ensure long-term health.

Every patient we examine shows some signs of eye gland damage, and there's a clear connection to vitamin D deficiency. Recent research has revealed just how important this connection is, and what we can do about it.

Looking back, I can pinpoint the exact moment I fell in love with Anne et Valentin's Biblock series. It wasn't during a formal presentation or a sales pitch. It happened on a quiet Tuesday afternoon when I watched a customer try on BOSKO for the first time.

During this holiday season, as we think about meaningful gifts for our loved ones, let's talk about something that affects everyone but most people don't realize: the health of their eye glands.

The moment I walked in, I saw them - the Anne et Valentin Sunset Series displayed in the warm afternoon light. The Solea frame seemed to capture every color I'd just spent hours photographing.

"Think of your eyes like a high-performance car," he explained. "They need the right fuel mixture to function optimally, and any deficiency can cause specific problems."

There's something special about receiving new frames, but the Lucretia collection felt different. Perhaps it was the way each piece demonstrated Barton Perreira's mastery of Japanese acetate, or how the classical cat-eye shape had been so thoughtfully reimagined for modern sensibilities.

Each piece in the Sunset Series tells its own story, but the Solea emerged as something special – a frame that seemed to embody the very essence of that transformative moment between day and night. In a world of mass-produced eyewear, it stands as a testament to what happens when artisans dare to chase beauty.

The vagus nerve, often called the "wandering nerve," is actually your body's primary information highway between your brain and internal organs. What's less known is its crucial role in eye health.

"That can't possibly be strong enough." That's what a Detroit structural engineer said when she first held a Lindberg Thintanium frame. Twenty years of calculating load-bearing capacities for massive buildings hadn't prepared her for something this revolutionary.

The Mosaic collection by Theo isn't just eyewear; it's a narrative told in acetate and color, crafted by artisans who understand that frames should be as unique as the faces they adorn.

It wasn't until 2012 that scientists made a discovery that would revolutionize our understanding of brain and eye health. Deep within our neural tissues, they found a sophisticated cleaning system so efficient that it could only have been designed by nature itself: the glymphatic system.

The Eugene isn't just another titanium frame. What makes it truly exceptional is how it handles high prescriptions. The carefully calculated dimensions and the way the frame holds the lenses allow for thinner lens edges, even with stronger prescriptions. For our architect client, this meant he could finally have glasses that looked as sophisticated as his building designs.

The 6541 is crafted from ultra-thin titanium, but that's not what makes it unique. Lots of frames use titanium these days. What sets it apart is how Lindberg uses the material. There are no screws to come loose, no solder points to break, no weak spots where daily wear and tear typically cause problems.

In this blog post, we’ll explore what these glands are, their role in eye health, what happens when they become dysfunctional, and how we can manage and treat dry eye conditions effectively.

With digital lenses, we're not just painting by numbers anymore - we're creating a masterpiece for each pair of eyes. Using laser-guided diamond-tip cutting blades (sounds pretty sci-fi, right?), we can customize both the front and back surfaces of the lens. It's like having a bespoke suit for your eyes!