November - We have a big announcement!

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After 26 years in the same building, we are moving less than 1/2 mile down on Lakeside Avenue!

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This move will bring improved parking, wonderful neighbors, and a nicer space for the Brooks Optical shop that you know and love!

The store will remain the same, just the building will be different. All of the character and customer service that you are used to receiving from Cliff, Sheila, and Catherine will not change one bit. 🥰

We are so excited for this opportunity and cannot wait to serve you at this new location starting on December 8th, 2025.

If we can help you in any way at all, give us a call at (804)261-0222! 🥰 Cliff, Sheila, and Catherine

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We sincerely appreciate your support! 🧡

Would you like something fun and useful? Here is a freebie for you!

This month's freebie is a mobile phone wallpaper. Just save the image to your phone, and set as wallpaper for a super cute eyeglass themed option.

Download link is below the picture!

​​And also a jpg download:Phone wallpaper.jpg ​​​​​​​​​​​​

⭐ SHOP UPDATES ⭐

REMINDER - CONTACT ORDERS NOW HAVE AN ONLINE OPTION ​ You can still order contacts from us the same way that you always has. But we also have added options to order online 24/7, have contacts shipped directly to your home, and also an overnight option if you need it.

we are so thankful for you! We would like to take a moment in this month of gratitude to let you know how truly thankful that we are for you, our loyal customers! You are like family and your support of this small, local, family business means the world to us. 💖

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT We are now a seller of the Bookaroo! These are so convenient to put your reading glasses right with your book, securely. And it also serves as a bookmark! 📚 Bookaroos come in seven different colors and we currently have all colors in stock. Get them while they last, grab a book and a blanket, find a cozy couch and enjoy reading!

year end reminder The end of the year is on the horizon, don't let your flex spending benefits expire! Make your appointment to get in for glasses, sunglasses, and all of your medical appointments and eye exams. Don't wait to late and lose benefits! We want you to be at your absolute best to enjoy the upcoming holiday season. 🎄

NOVEMBER EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE

Why It's Important to Have an Extra Pair of Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses

A spare pair is a must if you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. Backups are about more than just convenience. Your eyeglasses and lenses provide the sharp, clear vision you need to navigate the world safely. Take a look at five reasons keeping a backup pair on hand makes sense:

Accidents Aren't Predictable

No matter how carefully you handle your eyeglasses or contact lenses, accidents can still happen. Knocking your eyeglasses off the nightstand as you reach for them first thing in the morning could damage the frames or lenses. Tearing a contact lens just as you're ready to insert it might mean you'll spend the day struggling to see clearly. When you keep an extra pair on hand, a broken frame or torn lens is a minor inconvenience.

Backups Are Essential for Safety

What would you do if a lens popped out of your eyeglasses just before you turned on your table saw, or you lost a contact lens 10 minutes before a hike through uneven terrain? Squinting may improve your eyesight slightly, but won't sharpen your vision enough to make precision cuts safely or avoid tripping over a rock.

When researchers took a look at contributing factors in aviation accidents, they discovered that problems with eyeglasses and contact lenses played a part in some incidents. Their review evaluated 19 flying mishaps that occurred in part due to lost or broken eyeglasses, inappropriate prescriptions and contact lenses, and sunglass problems. The review was published in Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine in 2002.

You may never pilot a plane, but these same issues may affect your ability to drive or use machinery safely if you break or lose your eyeglasses or contact lenses.

An Extra Pair Helps You Avoid Trouble Far from Home

Replacing your eyeglasses or contact lenses when traveling to another city or country can be challenging. In most cases, you won't be able to get a new pair of glasses or contacts immediately. Packing spare contact lenses and glasses helps you avoid travel disruptions.

Be sure to put your extra pair on you, not your carry-on bag, when you fly. Depending on the flight, you might be asked to check your carry-on bag at the gate. If your luggage doesn't reach your destination at the same time you do, you could lose your spare pair.

Backups Keep You Comfortable

You could muddle through the day without your eyeglasses or contact lenses, but it probably wouldn't be a comfortable experience. Your eyes must work much harder when you don't wear your eyeglasses or contact lenses. After a day of trying to decipher the words on your laptop or make sense of an instruction manual, you may develop eyestrain. In addition to sore, tired eyes, eyestrain causes headaches, dry eyes, difficulty concentrating, and tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

Struggling to see could also make you feel a little dizzy, particularly if you're a passenger in a vehicle. Fortunately, carrying a backup pair of glasses or contacts will help you avoid these issues.

Do You Wear Contact Lenses? A Backup Pair of Glasses Gives Your Eyes a Break

Although contact lenses can safely be worn for about 8 to 12 hours daily, your eyes may feel more comfortable if you remove your lenses during the early evening hours. Without a backup pair of glasses, you may struggle to read, watch TV, or participate in hobbies and other activities.

Have you ever woken up and noticed that your eyes felt sore or itchy due to allergies or eye irritation? Wearing your contact lenses when your eyes are uncomfortable may only increase irritation. Fortunately, there's a simple solution when you have a backup pair of eyeglasses.

Do you need an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses? Contact Brooks Optical at (804)261-0222 to schedule your appointment!

For online contact lens ordering, go to our website at brooksopticalinc.com and go to the "contact lens ordering" page to get started.

Sources:

PubMed: Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine: Aviation Accidents and Incidents Associated with the Use of Ophthalmic Devices by Civilian Airmen, 11/2002

​https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12433236/​

U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Everyday Eye Care

​https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/contact-lenses/everyday-eye-care​

All About Vision: Why You Need a Spare Pair of Glasses or Contact Lenses, 3/9/2025

​https://www.allaboutvision.com/eyewear/maintenance/spare-pair-of-glasses-contact-lenses/​

Mayo Clinic: Eyestrain, 7/2/2024

​https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eyestrain/symptoms-causes/syc-20372397​

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