Author Archive

Where to Buy Glass Eyeglass Lenses

  • cosmick
  • September 27, 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 […]

Continue reading

Transition Lenses with Anti-Glare Coatings

  • cosmick
  • September 25, 2013

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 […]

Continue reading

6 Common Misconceptions About Wearing Glasses

  • cosmick
  • September 23, 2013

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 […]

Continue reading

Why Don’t Transition Lenses Work Well in the Car?

  • cosmick
  • September 16, 2013

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 […]

Continue reading

Prescription Sunglasses or Transition Lenses?

  • cosmick
  • September 12, 2013

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 […]

Continue reading

How to Read a Prescription for Glasses

  • cosmick
  • September 9, 2013

Having a hard time figuring out your prescription so you can order glasses online? Reading Prescriptions for Glasses Eyeglasses prescriptions can be pretty hard to look at if you’ve never had to read one before, and entering your information online can be nerve-wracking if you’re not sure you’re doing it right. If you want to […]

Continue reading

What’s the Difference Between Glass Vs Plastic Lenses?

  • cosmick
  • September 4, 2013

Having a hard time picking a lens material? Glass Vs Plastic Lenses 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 […]

Continue reading

How Much Do Prescription Glasses Cost?

  • cosmick
  • September 3, 2013

Wondering how much you’re going to spend for a pair of prescription glasses online? Prescription Glasses: How Much Do They Cost? Prescription glasses can vary greatly in cost and features, from inexpensive, plain glasses to quite expensive ones with various lens attributes and coatings in designer frames. If you’re shopping for prescription glasses online and […]

Continue reading

Cat Eye Glasses

  • cosmick
  • September 1, 2013

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 […]

Continue reading

Iconic Movie Glasses: The 90s

  • cosmick
  • August 26, 2013

Ah, the 90’s. The fashion was tacky, the music was awesome, and the movies were surprisingly good. All in all not a bad decade for pop culture. Some of the most memorable movies of all time* came out of the 90’s. I’m not saying they were all good, for every Apollo 13 there just as […]

Continue reading

Do Nerd Glasses Look Good with a High Prescription?

  • cosmick
  • August 21, 2013

Having a high prescription can have a damper on your glasses. What about nerd glasses? High Prescription Nerd Glasses If you have a high prescription, then you know all too well the troubles that plague strong prescription wearers when they’re shopping for glasses. Thankfully, nerd glasses are great for this. By necessity, the stronger your […]

Continue reading

Why are Safety Sport Sunglasses So Important?

  • cosmick
  • August 16, 2013

If you play sports, have you considered lately how important your eyes are? The Importance of Safety Sport Sunglasses Safety sport sunglasses are used in a huge variety of sports, from soccer to football, lacrosse to hockey, basketball to baseball. It’s a bit counter-intuitive, but people who wear prescription glasses are actually at higher risk […]

Continue reading

How to Tell If My Glasses Are Polarized

  • cosmick
  • August 12, 2013

Polarized sunglasses are a popular choice, valued for their ability to provide enhanced visual comfort and glare reduction. But how can you be certain that your glasses are genuinely polarized? In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll delve into the science behind polarized lenses and guide you through a variety of tests to ascertain the authenticity of […]

Continue reading

Sports Glasses for Fall Sports

  • cosmick
  • August 5, 2013

This summer has been flying by, and with it fall sports are swiftly approaching. Are your eyes going to be well protected this season? The Best Sports Glasses for Fall Sports Fall sports from football to field hockey require safety eyewear to ensure that your eyes are well-protected during practice and games. Sports eye injuries […]

Continue reading

Preppy Basics to Rock the Yacht Club

  • cosmick
  • August 1, 2013

So you’ve got a date at the tennis club but you don’t know what to wear. You want to fit in but you don’t want to look like an extra on Gossip Girl. What to do?! OK, calm down, we’re here to help you look ivy league, without the tuition fees. Rockin’ the Yacht Club […]

Continue reading

Polarized Sunglasses Vs Non Polarized Sunglasses

  • cosmick
  • July 31, 2013

Shopping for sunglasses usually starts at frame choices… but what about polarization? The Pros and Cons of Polarized and Non Polarized Sunglasses Polarization is a useful trait for many sunglasses, but some people with polarized sunglasses will find them to be a detriment to their work or time outdoors. Some people prefer the lighter, gentler […]

Continue reading

What are Eyeglass Lenses Made of?

  • cosmick
  • July 18, 2013

Eyeglass lenses can be made out of many different types of materials from organic plastics to even regular old glass. Eyeglass Lenses: What They’re Made of The lens market has constantly changed over the years. Back in the 50’s and 60’s, Glass was the most commonly used material for lenses. Then, starting in the late […]

Continue reading

Top 7 Hipster Glasses to Surely Hip You Out

  • cosmick
  • July 15, 2013

Since quality prescription frames are hard to find at the local thrift store, here are a few vintage and unconventional styles to complement a hipster lifestyle. The Top 7 Hipster Glasses If there’s one style that’s hard to define or create fashion for, it’s hipster. Arguably, this is because the hipster style is associated with […]

Continue reading

How to choose the best sunglasses for fishing

  • cosmick
  • July 15, 2013

Out fishing for the big one? There are sunglasses made specifically for angling that have a variety of key features, allowing your fishing experience to be both better and more pleasant.  In fact, whether you prefer saltwater or freshwater, live or artificial, boat or shore, fishing sunglasses will surely improve your game. So sit with […]

Continue reading

Top 4 Cool Sunglasses from the Hottest Summer Concerts

  • cosmick
  • July 12, 2013

If there’s one thing great about summer, it’s the outdoor events. If you’re a lover of live music this means getting together with 10,000 of the coolest people you know and going to outdoor concerts and festivals. I’ve already gone to two so far! Here’s a pic of my sister and me (left) at Radio […]

Continue reading

Our Blog

Stay on top of the latest news about prescription safety glasses, eyewear, sunglasses, and all the trends in the industry.

DISCOVER NOW

Sign up for our Newsletter

Be the first one to know about promotion, new products, and more.

Follow Us On Instagram @rx_safety

; ;