For over 90 years, Cohen’s Fashion Optical has helped our customers maintain their eye health with expert care. You may have questions regarding eye exams and common eye conditions. Following are frequently asked eye health questions to provide you with quick information prior to your next eye exam appointment.
Annual eye exams are recommended for adults 18 to 60+, unless your eye health dictates further examination and care. Adults who wear contact lenses are required to have an annual exam to receive a current contact lens prescription.
You bet. Your eyes can change from year to year plus eye exams catch early signs of diseases such as glaucoma or diabetes.
During an exam, your Optometrist will test your sight, check your eye health and look for any signs of general health issues. For specifics on an eye exam and how to read your prescription, refer to our Eye Health section.
Dry eyes are caused by a lack of adequate tears – a blend of water, mucus, and fatty oils—in the eyes. Tears help keep the surface of your eyes smooth, your vision clear, and ward off infection. Decreased tear production can be an issue if you are older than 50, have had laser eye surgery such as LASIK, are a post-menopausal woman, or have a medical condition such as diabetes, arthritis, lupus, or thyroid disorders. Some medications can also cause dry eyes, as does extensive work outdoors or indoors on a computer.
Exposure to ultraviolet light can deliver serious eye damage, potentially leading to several long-term eye health conditions, such as cataracts or macular degeneration. Keeping such conditions at bay is simple with the variety of high-quality sunglasses available at your nearby Cohen’s Fashion Optical location.
If you believe you may have scratched your eye, you could be at risk for a corneal abrasion. These sometimes require expert care and/or prescription medication. Consult your doctor as soon as possible.
While some contact lenses are designed for wearing through the night while sleeping, not all are. Ask your eye doctor how you can use your current contact lenses—or request a prescription for contact lenses designed to be worn while sleeping.
One of the most common eye conditions, presbyopia refers to a natural type of farsightedness that often accompanies age. Solutions often include progressive lenses or reading glasses.
A condition caused by the pressure of fluid inside the eye, glaucoma can damage your optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain. It can lead to partial vision loss or blindness. The risk of developing glaucoma increases for those who are over 40, are very short-sighted, are of African or Caribbean descent, or who have a family history of glaucoma.
A cataract refers to the clouding of the lens, a portion of the eye behind the iris and pupil. Cataracts may lead to vision loss, and they’re the world’s most common cause of blindness.
With decades of experience and dedicated teams of on-site Optometrists and eyewear specialists, Cohen’s Fashion Optical is your source for comprehensive eyecare, eyeglasses and contact lenses. Following are frequently asked general questions to provide you with information prior to your visit to one of our convenient locations.
Cohen’s Fashion Optical maintains various online coupons that may be used toward eye exams and eyewear. Eye exam coupons can be found on our Offers page and eye exams can be easily scheduled online, or with a quick call to the location nearest you. For detailed pricing information, please call your local Cohen’s Fashion Optical store or visit our location page.
Yes, we have over 100 Cohen’s stores in major malls and convenient city locations, each with a Doctor of Optometry on staff. There are 2 ways to find the nearest Cohen’s Locations: Schedule an appointment on our online appointment scheduler or input your zip code, and you will be given the closest locations. Select a store and you will be directly connected to it.
Our promotions cannot be combined with any other vision benefit plans, offers, sales, or packages. Our expert optical associates are happy to help you determine which option will give you the most savings: your vision benefits or other promotions. If you have any further questions, we encourage you to call or visit your local store. To find the Cohen’s Fashion Optical nearest you, please visit our Locations page.
During a contact lens fitting, the curve and diameter of your eyes are measured in order to ensure you receive lenses that fit accurately and work well for your vision correction needs and lifestyle. If you have not previously worn contact lenses, training will be provided to show you how to put your lenses in and take them out, and properly store and care for them. After a trial period wearing the contact lenses, you will schedule a follow-up visit with our Doctor of Optometry to confirm that the contact lenses are a good match for your vision needs. Cohen’s Fashion Optical makes it easy to schedule a contact lens exam and fitting online, or over the phone.
We want you to love your new glasses. We will repair or replace your eyewear with another pair of equal value within 30 days of purchase. Because your eyewear is custom made, we can not offer refunds. We encourage you to speak to the store that you purchased your glasses from to discuss your options.
Cohen’s Fashion Optical is happy to offer minor repairs, such as replacement of screws or nose pads, at no cost. We encourage you to contact or visit your local Cohen’s Fashion Optical store. Our expert optical associates will be able to assess how best to repair your eyewear. Visit our Locations page to find the Cohen’s Fashion Optical store nearest you.
As the eye exam is the most important element in determining your eyewear needs, we prefer that a Cohen’s Doctor of Optometry examines your eyes. However, we will accept a current, valid prescription from a licensed Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. You can schedule your annual eye exam with a Cohen’s Fashion Optical doctor online quickly and easily here.
Yes, all Cohen’s Fashion Optical stores carry gift certificates that may be purchased in any denomination. We encourage you to call or visit your local Cohen’s Fashion Optical store for further assistance or to complete your purchase. To find the store nearest you, visit our Locations page.
An Optician is the person who helps you choose and adjust properly fitting eyewear such as glasses and contact lenses. An Optometrist is a trained healthcare professional who conducts eye examinations. An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery, and who specializes in eye and vision care.
