If you wear corrective eyewear, you’re probably used to making concessions. There may be certain rides you’ll avoid at an amusement park. You’ll probably have difficulty fitting those movie theater 3-D glasses over your own glasses. And at some point you’ve probably admired a pair of polarized sunglasses on a drugstore rack or seen an […]
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 […]
Thinking about getting a “no-line” bifocal? Progressive lenses, or “no-line” bifocals, are bifocal lenses that transition gradually from your distance prescription to your near prescription as you gaze downward with your eyes. Prescription safety glasses with progressive lenses are popular for anybody who needs a bifocal and prescription safety glasses, and it’s no surprise. Progressives […]
It’s a common, unavoidable side effect of normal aging. The lenses of your eye stiffen and lose flexibility, making it harder to focus on objects at a close range. This condition is known as presbyopia. Presbyopia Condition in which the aging eye, beginning at around age 40, is unable to focus at all distances, often […]
Need one prescription to see long distance and a different one to see objects at close range? The answer is simple: get a bifocal lens. But bifocals are not without inherent issues. Foremost among them is the “image jump” that results when your eye crosses the line in a bifocal that separates the distance portion […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sick of having to change your motorcycle glasses every time the sun rises or sets? Prescription Motorcycle Glasses with Transition Lenses Prescription motorcycle glasses come in various shapes and sizes, with all sorts of lens colors to choose from. The most versatile and popular lens color, though, is Transitions. Transitions lenses change from clear to […]
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 […]
So many people prefer polarized lenses… what makes them so great? What are Polarized Lenses? Polarized lenses are lenses that filter light in a special way to improve your vision and reduce your chances of being dangerously distracted by blinding or annoying reflections. If you went back in time and talked to a physicist about light, […]
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 […]
