Archive for September, 2013

While the use of glass as a vision aid has been around since 1000AD, the first pair of wearable glass aids dates back to about 1284. These devices of convex-shaped glass surrounded by crude frames proved helpful in magnifying letters for the aged, and a new technology was born. The very term we use to […]

Transition lenses. They function as clear, standard prescription glasses indoors or at night, but expose them to the sun, and the automatically convert into sunglasses. Take away the sun and they revert back. You never again need to buy or carry around two sets of prescription glasses. They come in gray or brown. They provide […]

Scratches on eyeglass lenses can be frustrating, impairing your vision and causing unnecessary eye strain. While minor scratches may seem harmless, they accumulate over time, making it difficult to see clearly. Even a single deep scratch can significantly impact visual clarity. Fortunately, proper cleaning techniques can help prevent scratches and keep your glasses in excellent […]

Think you know about glasses? You have no idea. As many a glasses wearer knows, there are a lot of crazy ideas floating around about wearing glasses. Unless you wear them, it’s hard to understand that a lot of these crazy myths are mostly untrue and some of them are pretty funny. Let’s clear some […]

The value and convenience of Transition lenses are well known to consumers, but there is one area where they suffer from seemingly uneven performance: they do not fully darken when worn inside an automobile, regardless of the brightness of the day and the amount of light to which they’re exposed. Are the lenses to blame […]

People who wear prescription eyeglasses have greater flexibility and more choices than ever before. Consider the subject of sunglasses. In the past, opting for a second pair of prescription sunglasses was really the only way you could simultaneously maintain clear vision and shield your eyes from the effects of the sun. This option is still […]

Looking for a pair of safety glasses that you can use in bright sunlight, and while doing daytime driving? Prescription Polarized Safety Sunglasses Prescription polarized safety sunglasses are a great investment for anybody working outdoors during bright, sunny days, or who needs to drive and doesn’t feel like carrying around prescription sunglasses to switch with […]

Ordering prescription glasses online can feel overwhelming if you’re unsure how to read your prescription. Understanding the key components of your eyeglasses prescription will help you enter the correct information with confidence. shop prescription glasses shop prescription sunglasses Breaking Down Your Glasses Prescription Distance Prescription Your prescription typically includes a grid with two rows labeled […]

Having a hard time picking a lens material? Lens material can be a difficult choice when purchasing glasses online, especially if you’ve never done it before. Glass vs plastic lenses, high index vs standard, polycarbonate? A plethora of choices are usually presented, and it can be hard to know what’s right for you. The two […]

Cat eye glasses were once the height of women’s fashion and they are making a comeback in a major way. The Return of the Cat Eye Glasses Cat eye glasses are a women’s eyeglasses style from the 1950’s and 60’s where the outside edge of the frame is flared upward. They were created as a […]

Not sure which safety glasses can accommodate your astigmatism? Prescription safety glasses come in all shapes and sizes, but not all frames can accommodate all prescriptions. Many people with astigmatism know this all too well and call us wondering which frames will work for them. The simple answer is that any frame that’s got flat […]