There’s quite a bit of variability in prescription glasses prices, both in terms of the frames and the lenses. It’s not always apparent why. We’ll breakdown the differences in frames and lenses so that you can decide what is important to you

There’s quite a bit of variability in prescription glasses prices, both in terms of the frames and the lenses. It’s not always apparent why. We’ll breakdown the differences in frames and lenses so that you can decide what is important to you

There’s quite a bit of variability in prescription glasses prices, both in terms of the frames and the lenses. It’s not always apparent why. We’ll breakdown the differences in frames and lenses so that you can decide what is important to you

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens inside of the eye, the structure that is right behind the iris, the colored part of the eye. None of us are immune as they are a normal aging change much like gray hair and fine wrinkles. When they cause a degradation in vision to

April 7-13 is World Allergy Week. The subject changes yearly, and this year's focus on food allergy is not particularly germane to the eyes. Still, the topic of allergy is pertinent as the season is right upon us. There are many reasons that the eyes can get red, but

March is the American Academy of Ophthalmology's (AAO) Workplace Eye Wellness Month. What does that mean for you? According to the AAO, "Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury." The National

Randolph Engineering is a true American Dream story. Started in 1972 by two Polish immigrants, Randolph quickly became the sole supplier of the classic aviator shape to the US military pilots. It was during a time where the classic American brand Ray Ban was

Andreas (Andy), Wolfgang (Wolf) and Katarina, were at dinner together. I guess they figured Andy Wolfnkat wouldn't fly, so poor Katrina got left out. Anyhoo, that's the night they decided to launch a frame line. What resulted was a concept that touches all four

Theo (pronounced tA-O) is an anagram of Hoet, the name of one of the founders. To say Theo is whimsical, is an understatement of the greatest magnitude. They are a Belgian company with frames that span wearable with an edge to downright crazy. The unifying

Many consider Anne et Valentin to be the pinnacle of French eyewear, and possibly, of eyewear worldwide. When we decided to open Artisan Eyeworks, it was deeply important to us that we carry lines that were authentic and genuine as glasses for glasses

Do your eyes burn when you use your computer? Water? Does your neck get sore? Shoulders? Does your vision get progressively blurry? These are all common with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Interestingly, none of these are the computer's fault per se.

What's new at Artisan Eyeworks? Etnia Barcelona and Andy Wolf. Etnia Barcelona (Spain) and Andy Wolf (Austria) are both independent, heritage frame lines, known for the same thing...amazing color. We are excited to add both lines to our already diverse collection

Patients have chosen to come to Artisan Eyeworks from Medford, Grants Pass, even as far as Klamath Falls, Northern California and the Coast. Why do they come to us for their eyecare? It's best if they just tell you.

Eyewear is really not much different than any other commodity. If it cost more for the consumer, it's usually because there's more technology, labor involved and money tied up in raw materials. The result is typically a higher quality product that will last

Invision Magazine is the leading publication of the independent optical industry. According to the editors "the America's Finest Optical Retailers Contest highlights the best examples of independent eyecare practices and retailers in North America. Every year we feel privileged to bring our readers

Glaucoma is a progressive disease that if left untreated will lead to complete blindness. For reasons that even today aren't completely understood, glaucoma progressively eats away at the optic nerve head. It's a key part of the system that sends information from your eyeball to the brain for interpretation. It is not reversible.