Pinson Dawson started in the optical business back in the late 1940's with Bausch & Lomb. He began a tradition of hard work and honesty in the Anniston area in 1952 under the business name of J.A. Weiss & Sons in a building located at 9th and Wilmer. Pinson remained at that location doing wholesale lab work for doctors throughout the state of Alabama.
Rick Dawson started working part time for Pinson during the summers delivering completed jobs to the local doctors. He made these deliveries twice a day by walking or riding a bicycle. Pinson managed the wholesale lab in the Anniston area for Mr. Weiss until 1974. In 1975, Mr. Dawson started his own wholesale optical lab named Pinson A. Dawson Co. with the help of his two sons, Rick and Larry Dawson.
Rick Dawson started working part time for Pinson during the summers delivering completed jobs to the local doctors. He made these deliveries twice a day by walking or riding a bicycle. Pinson managed the wholesale lab in the Anniston area for Mr. Weiss until 1974. In 1975, Mr. Dawson started his own wholesale optical lab named Pinson A. Dawson Co. with the help of his two sons, Rick and Larry Dawson.
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Wearing eyeglasses is one of the simplest ways to correct vision problems. Frames come in many shapes and sizes, so it is important to pick a frame that is best for you. Factors to take into consideration when selecting a frame include facial features, age, activities and the prescription itself. Often a strong prescription requires thicker lenses, which can affect your choice of frames.
We always use polycarbonate or phoenix lenses, which provide the most safety for your child's eyes. They are impact resistant and will not shatter or break which is very important when your child is at play. Our lenses provide 100% UVA and UVB protection to protect your child's eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
We have over 15 styles of frames from one of the most respect safety eyewear manufactures in the United States, Hudson. Each frame style comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Our safety frames meet or exceed all ANSI standards set by the US government. We can put your prescription lenses in these frames in either plastic, which meets basic safety requirements, or Polycarbonate lenses, which meet high impact safety requirements.
You might find yourself asking, "Why should I use Rec Specs or Liberty Sport performance sunglasses?" Liberty Sports is the world's leading brand of high quality protective eyewear designed specifically for sporting applications. Most Rec Specs are tested to withstand the ASTM F803 impact resistant standards for racquetball, basketball, handball, squash, paddleball, and tennis when fitted with the appropriate polycarbonate lenses.
At Dawson's Vision Center, we can turn any frame into a terrific pair of sunglasses for your protection from harmful UVA and UVB light. Did you know that everyone needs to wear sunglasses to protect against harmful UVA and UVB light? Over time, exposure to UV radiation may irreversibly damage the retina.
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Tina Hollis
Feb 14, 2021
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Sandra Sexton
Jul 17, 2017
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Dr. Cook, front desk clerk and staff are professional and really care about their patients. All employees ensue you get the best service in Calhoun County. They respect their patients and ensure your appointment is not delayed. Dawson's staff really care about your eyes and ensure you get the best products and service available.
Karen Allen
Sep 05, 2016
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