In the “olden days” – circa two decades ago, a virtual eternity in the eyewear industry – a company called Transitions® popularized a unique form of lens coating. Can You Wear Drivewear Lenses at Night? This coating performed the seemingly miraculous task of automatically darkening the lens in the presence of ultraviolet light and returning […]
A popular stylistic format, semi-rimless glasses are, for many, the ideal choice. Best Lenses for Semi Rimless Glasses Lenses in a semi-rimless frame are mounted in the browline – the upper portion of the frame, even with eyebrows – and left exposed at the bottom. In some varieties the lenses are supported by the browline […]
If your new glasses feel overwhelming the moment you put them on, you’re not alone. Objects may appear too close or too far, or they might blur as you try to focus. Some people describe the sensation as “tunnel vision” or an overall feeling that their lenses are simply too strong. This can lead to […]
A large majority of consumers who wear new glasses report some form of visual distortion. Sometimes the distortion is minor and subsides quickly; in other cases, it’s extreme and lasts a long time. So the titular question remains: how long is a reasonable time to adjust to new glasses? The answer – like most answers […]
Since its initial launch in Florence, Italy, in 1921, one name has become synonymous with designer luxury: Gucci. Known the world over for producing opulent and stylish handbags, shoes, jewelry, perfume, and, of course, universally admired and oft-copied lines of fashion, Gucci has brought its graceful design and acclaimed craftsmanship to the eyewear industry. Gucci […]
Prescription safety glasses. They allow you to see clearly no matter what your vision correction needs may be, and they protect your precious eyesight from dust, dirt, chemical splashes, and all manner of nasty objects: glass shards, splinters, shrapnel; you name it, it can get into your eyes and do serious damage. Prescription safety glasses […]
When you get new glasses, it’s not just about picking a frame that looks good. There’s a crucial detail called pupillary distance (PD) that plays a big role. It’s like making sure the lenses are perfectly placed in the frame so you can see clearly and comfortably. Now, let’s dig into why this pupillary distance […]
If you have no need for corrective vision eyewear and do not normally wear standard, clear-lens eyeglasses, you might have noticed an interesting (and somewhat bothersome) phenomenon. Why Do Sunglasses Look Bad on Me? Whenever you try on a pair of those off-the-rack sunglasses you find in department or mall store displays, they just don’t […]
Rimless eyeglasses are a very popular frame style because of their light, airy, “barely there” look. What is the Best Lens Material for Rimless Eyeglasses? They do away with the standard frame by either suspending the lenses from an overhead bridge (leaving the sides and bottoms of the lenses exposed), or mounting them directly to […]
Pupillary distance – also known as interpupillary distance – is a measure of the distance between a subject’s pupils. FINDING PUPILLARY DISTANCE This measurement is factored into the creation of corrective lenses to help locate the optical center of the lenses. Millimeters are the measurement unit used as the industry standard. The pupillary distance can […]
If you’re interested in obtaining prescription glasses that resemble sunglasses, you’re in luck; transforming your everyday glasses into a sunglass style is quite straightforward. Achieving a “Sunglasses Look” with Prescription Glasses There are two main components to consider when creating the appearance of sunglasses: frames and lenses. While transition lenses have made it possible for […]
Getting the perfect pair of glasses isn’t just about frames and lenses—it’s about nailing the details like segment height. Wondering if you can measure it yourself? Spoiler alert: You absolutely can! Let’s dive into the materials you’ll need and a step-by-step guide to ensure your eyewear fits like a dream. Understanding Segment Height: Segment height […]
Transition lenses often spark curiosity and skepticism due to their unique properties. These lenses start as clear prescription lenses indoors or at night and darken when exposed to UV rays from the sun. The tint adjusts based on the intensity of the sunlight, providing a light tint in mild sunlight and darkening fully in direct […]
At RX-Safety, our customer care team loves to help our customers determine what glasses are the best choice for them. In fact, we believe that the answer to determining what kind of frame style looks best on you is staring you right in the face! That is to say that your face shape is your […]
It’s perhaps the most difficult part of choosing frames: finding the one that looks good on you. Discover in this article a guide to shop prescription safety glasses, prescription sunglasses and eyewear that will make your nose look smaller. How Can My Glasses Make My Nose Look Smaller? Everyone has a number of different factors […]
You’ve undoubtedly heard the terms, maybe long before you had any idea what they meant. What is the Difference Bewteen Nearsighted and Farsighted? Nearsightedness, technically known as myopia, and farsightedness, technically known as hyperopia. They’re far and away the two most common vision conditions, and they’re fairly self explanatory. Nearsighted people can see well at […]
Okay, so you have that nagging feeling that something isn’t quite right with your new glasses. Your vision isn’t as clear as it should be, or things are appearing fuzzy and indistinct. You may be experiencing a sense of tunnel vision. Perhaps your depth perception is just a little bit off. Is Your Glasses Prescription […]
Okay, it may be made by one of the strangest-sounding company names you’ll ever encounter, but this product certainly gets the job done. Cat Crap Anti-Fog Lens Cleaner is voted the number one anti-fog cleaner on the market. It’s safe for all lenses, plastic or glass, with any kind of coating, and effective for all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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