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There’s something going on behind mild-mannered citizen Clark Kent’s glasses. It’s almost like he’s hiding something! Since the early 1930’s, Superman has needed a way to protect his identity and his lady love Lois Lane from evil-doers. But how do you hide out when you’re the most powerful being on the planet? Well, it’s starts […]

Geek chic glasses are the latest style of eyewear that everyone is geeking out about. Yes, the geek look is in, but do geek chic glasses work for everybody? First of all, what are geek chic glasses? So what are geek glasses, and what makes them chic? Geek glasses are a new spin on an […]

Lens Surfacing: The Difference Between Digital and Traditional Digital lens surfacing is mostly relevant to progressive prescription lenses because the major difference between digital and traditional surfacing is digital’s ability to do custom regions within a lens to suit an individual. Sound a little complicated? It can be. It’s important to note that, just because […]

Shopping for glasses online can be difficult because you can’t try the frame on. So how do you know which frame style is right for your face? Which Frame Style is Right for My Face? When you’re shopping online for prescription glasses, choosing a frame shape can be considerably harder than choosing in person. This […]

Frames can be categorized into all sorts of different categories, from sizing to gender, lens shape to frame shape, curvature to lens edging type. For the sake of ordering prescription glasses online, this article concerns frame types and how certain ones can limit your lens or prescription options. What are the Differences Between Frame Types? […]

Your vision is essential to your quality of life; it is the human being’s most relied-upon sense. What would you do if you lost an eye to your favorite sport? What Adults Should Know About Prescription Sports Glasses In the United States alone, a person visites the ER every 13 minutes with an eye injury […]

Fuglies prescription sunglasses not only look cool, they give you all sorts of great protection when you’re working or playing outside. Fuglies Prescription Sunglasses for the Great Outdoors Fuglies is an Australian brand that took the world by storm when it introduced its line of shades. It’s no surprise why: Fuglies prescription sunglasses are awesome-looking, […]

According to the National Eye Institute, eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children. How can they be prevented? Protective Prescription Glasses for Sporty Kids Vision is the most relied-upon sense that human beings have. We use our vision every day, all the time: to read, to drive, to walk, to run… and […]

Ordering prescription glasses online means entering your prescription into a form. But what does it all mean? From deciphering the numbers representing your eye power to understanding the measurements for astigmatism and pupillary distance, there’s a lot to consider. Continue reading so you’ll gain valuable insights into the intricacies of ordering prescription glasses online and […]

Heard about prism reading glasses, but aren’t sure what they are? Read on! What are Prism Reading Glasses? Prism reading glasses are spectacles that turn your vision 90 degrees towards your feet, allowing you to read a book or watch TV while laying flat on your back. They use prisms, not mirrors, to turn your […]

Prescription glasses wearers know all too well how difficult it can be to get caught in the sun with clear glasses on. How to Use Clip-On Glasses Clip on sunglasses are perfect for the prescription glasses wearer who needs sun protection and doesn’t want to carry around a second pair of glasses. Not only do […]

If you’re considering why you should buy a pair of polarized clip-on sunglasses, read on. Why Polarized Clip-On Sunglasses are Useful Polarized clip-on sunglasses have a wide variety of uses in the sun. They are versatile, easily stored, and practically universal. And, while clip-on shades may seem like something people rarely use or buy, nothing […]

Prescription lenses alone are complex in nature, but when it comes to curved lenses in wrap around frames, things tend to get a bit more complex. Don’t worry. If you’re trying to determine if wrap around frames are for you, we’ll talk about that a bit in this article. In addition to that, we’ll discuss […]

Ray Bans are in the top eschelon of sunglasses both for style and quality, and they aren’t “cheap.” Ray Bans Don’t Come Cheap… for a Reason Many Ray Ban styles are duplicated, knocked off, and mimiced. Some of these may even look identical to the originals. But the fact remains that Ray Bans aren’t sold […]

Saltwater is the bane of many metals and useful things. How will your prescription glasses fare? Prescription Glasses Vs. the Ocean The ocean destroys or devours a lot of prescription glasses. Many things rust or degrade when regularly exposed to the salty air near the beach or the spray of constant use on an ocean […]

When shopping for glasses online, it’s pretty common to feel bogged down by the cost of prescription lenses. Why are My Prescription Lenses Expensive? If you are in the market for a new pair of prescription glasses and have decided to buy them online, you may feel like you’re being gouged when you see how […]

The Top 5 Men’s Designer Prescription Sunglasses for 2013 The science behind eyewear is constantly advancing and improving, and the styles are getting better and better. If you’re a man shopping for prescription sunglasses this summer, you’re in for a treat. Some of the sunglasses frames and lenses out there today combine fashion and function […]

In an interesting turn of events for the fashion world, the nerdiest prescription glasses are currently also the coolest. Nerd Glasses are In: Here’s Where You Get ‘Em! Nerd glasses are available today from a few different brands, and they come in a wide variety of styles. Retro, wayfarer, square, oval, and circle are just […]

Most people don’t realize that eye fatigue from computers can be greatly reduced by the glasses they wear. Why Do I Need Prescription Computer Glasses? Most people who’ve worked on a computer for a long time wear glasses, and while research shows that computer monitors do not emit any sort of radiation that can cause […]