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Thursday, November 19, 2009

(Updated 5:28 am)

I teach students who are visually impaired in Guilford County. A week ago, I arrived for a lesson with a student, and he handed me his glasses –– in two pieces.

Thankfully, he had a back-up pair, but they were a much weaker prescription than the ones he usually wore. He was struggling to see his work in his classroom.

The family was not in a position to run out and quickly get him new frames.

I took his glasses to Optics at Oman Eye Care on Westover Terrace in Greensboro. I handed the pieces to Bernie DeHoog and told him what had happened.

It takes a specific shape of frame to fit the strong prescription, but after many tries with many frames, Bernie fixed the glasses. He said it was his challenge of the day but was very happy to do it.

My student was so surprised when I went back the next day with new glasses. Thanks so much, Bernie. You made a fifth-grader very happy!

–– Teresa Osswald, Greensboro

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nanny

November 19, 2009 - 7:00 am EST

Here in Reidsville at Doctors Vision Center Dr. Mark Cotter will also go above and beyond. Of course he would never disclose how many children he has helped over the years but this gives you an idea of his character. In todays economy it warms your heart to know there are people out there that will not deny a child because of the Families income. A friend of mine took her daughter and she got the exam and her glasses free after a teacher saw problems in the class room. He defiantly makes a difference! Thank you Optics at Oman Eye Care, Dr. Cotter and to ALL those who quietly do these things that make a difference.

Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.
Scott Adams

ravencottage

November 19, 2009 - 7:02 am EST

By the time I was in the fifth grade I was bringing toy binoculars to school so I could see the blackboard. For some unknown reason neither my teacher nor my parents noticed there was a problem. It was not until the sixth grade that I had an eye exam and was fitted with glasses. Still today, fifty years later, I remember the first time I put them on and finally saw what this severely nearsighted kid had been missing.

Illiterati

November 19, 2009 - 8:02 am EST

I wish more people knew about ordering glasses online, especially parents with glasses-wearing kids. My husband and I order our glasses from ZenniOptical.com. We've never paid more than $30/pair, and most are around $12! That includes the frame, lenses, and UV/antiglare coatings. The quality is just as good as what you find in optical centers.

When you have your eyes checked, ask for your PD (pupillary distance) measurement. If the doc gives you a hard time about giving you the PD, go to a vision center that will give it to you. Measure an older pair of glasses so you know what size frame to look for, and shop from home.

I first learned about online glasses a few years ago at a blog called GlassyEyes.com. I've saved hundreds of dollars on glasses since then—and no longer worry about losing or breaking them!