Books about Eyeglasses from Amazon.com

A gloriously written memoir of growing up in a family of hard- core gamblers-Martha Frankel thought the gambling gene had passed her by, until she found herself addicted to online poker and knee-deep in debt.

Most weekends when Martha Frankel was a kid, her mother had a mah-jongg game going in the kitchen with her girlfriends while their husbands were in the living room playing poker. Once Frankel reached adulthood, however, while her cousins were making their way in the world as bookies and drug dealers, gambling didn't much factor into her life.

In the tradition of Five-Finger Discount by Helene Stapinski and Dry by Augusten Burroughs, Hats & Eyeglasses traces Frankel's love affair with poker. It was a passion that bit her in her mid-forties and remained harmless enough when she stuck to real cards. But everything changed one evening in 1998 in Atlantic City, when Frankel overheard one dealer bemoan the fact that his tips that evening were going to be small what with the meager crowd assembled. Another dealer mentioned that everyone must be playing online-"Why leave the house when you can play in your pajamas?" the dealer said. Why indeed? thought Frankel, who couldn't wait to get back to her computer. The next morning she took a deep breath, typed in her credit card number, and entered the world of online gambling. It was the beginning of what one of her uncles called "hats and eyeglasses," a term used to describe those times when you're losing so bad you're drowning (so all one can see is the poker player's hat and eyeglasses floating on the surface of the water). By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Hats & Eyeglasses is a tale of passion, addiction-and those times in life when we almost lose our shirt..
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A trip to the eye doctor can be a life-changing experience for a child with vision problems In this lively story, the author recounts her own son’s journey from "blurries and squiggles" to a bright new day when "the first thing I saw was the smile on my Mom..." The story is written in simple verse and provides a child-friendly look at eye-exams. It is accompanied with bright, colorful illustrations. The author makes a case for early diagnosis and includes information about eye-care for children, statistics and web-references..
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The ultimate ophthalmic dispensing reference, this book provides a step-by-step system for properly fitting and adjusting eyewear. It covers every aspect of dispensing - from basic terminology to frame selection to eyewear fitting, adjusting, and repairing. Perfect for both students who are just learning about dispensing and practitioners who want to keep their skills up to date, this resource offers in-depth discussions of all types of lenses, including multifocal, progressive, absorptive, safety, recreational, aspheric, and high index. Plus, it goes beyond the basics to explore the "how" and "why" behind lens selection, to help you better understand and meet your patients' vision needs.

• A glossary of key terms provides easy access to definitions.
• Proficiency tests at the end of each chapter reinforce your understanding of the material through multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and true/false questions.

• A new full-color design with hundreds of illustrations that clearly demonstrate key procedures, concepts, and techniques.
• Updated coverage of the latest dispensing procedures and equipment.
• Detailed information on the newest types of lenses, including progressive, absorptive, aspheric, and atoric.
• Updated photos feature more current frames and lenses, keeping the book up to date with today's eye care trends.

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Princess Peepers loves wearing her glasses-until the other princesses at school make fun of her. What can Princess Peepers do? Take off her glasses! But that leads the princess into all kinds of trouble

Can she prove she doesn't need her glasses and get to the ball in time to dance with the prince? Find out in this hilarious story, as Princess Peepers changes the rules of cool around the castle!

Tuesday Mourning's vibrant illustrations using mixed media add to the fun in this quirky read-aloud about fitting in.
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In this delightful Step 2, Honey Bunny Funnybunny likes Eddy Bear, but he never notices her. She wears her prettiest dress, tries to play ball with him, and even makes him a valentine–all to no avail. But Honey Bunny’s questions are answered and her heart mended in a surprise ending sure to please kids and parents alike..
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A whimsical tribute follows a young boy's refusal to wear his new glasses and his doctor's listing of all the variety of people--and things--that benefit from glasses. Reprint. K. PW. AB. .
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Luna figures it's bad enough having a weird name like Luna - now, to make matters worse, she has to wear glasses! Or maybe she doesn't. Most kids hate wearing glasses, and they'll all enjoy the hilarious mishaps that Luna experiences when she decides she won't wear hers. In this lighthearted story, enlivened by Morris' loopy, irresistible images, Luna's father helps her learn to feel good about herself instead of focusing on her nearsightedness. This updated edition has a Note to Parents by ophthalmologist David F. Plotsky, M.D., filled with psychological, practical, and medical information on how to help kids cope with wearing glasses. .
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