For those who wear prescription eyeglasses, it can be quite a frustrating problem when the lenses fog up. This happens when you go from one temperature extreme to another, such as being in a nice, cool, air-conditioned environment and then suddenly stepping outside into a hot climate. The opposite is also true. Anyone who has […]
Also known as multifocal lenses, progressive glass lenses are those that offer more than two or three lenses. They allow you to be able to see with the power of all viewing distances. For instance, with bifocals you get two lenses and with trifocals there are three but with multifocal or progressive glass lenses, you […]
Choosing a new pair of eyeglasses is more difficult than one might think. In addition to choosing a style that you like and that works ideally with your wardrobe and fashion choices, you also have to make sure that the material used to create the eyeglass lenses is actually what you need to optimize effectiveness. […]
When you’re ready to pick out your latest pair of glasses, there are plenty of factors that play into your decision. You want a pair of frames that looks beautiful on your face and lenses that allow you to see clearly–not to mention a pair of glasses that is within your budget! As you’re choosing […]
Eyeglasses are continuing to gain popularity in the world of fashion, and as a result of the growing popularity, many people are starting to wonder if they need to wear glasses. Many people discover that they need to have some type of support and assistance when it comes to their vision. Some people will prefer […]
Many individuals in today’s society wear prescription glasses. Oftentimes they are selected by aesthetics, how visually appealing they are on the face. And with many frame and lens colors to choose from, it’s completely understandable, as it is important to like how you feel about yourself. But style shouldn’t be the sole determining factor. In […]
Progressive lenses offer a total solution for anyone who is seeking a single pair of eyeglasses to optimize clarity. Before the advent of progressive lenses, people would have to change their eyeglasses for different purposes. When progressive lenses first made their debut in the late 1950s, the multi-purpose construction of progressive lenses captured the attention […]
If you have explored even just a little bit of the world of safety products and protective eye wear, you know there is a vast selection of helpful gear to choose from. There seems to be an endless variety of safety glasses available, all playing an important role for a specific type of activity. If […]
Getting a new pair of prescription eyeglasses can be a wonderful experience but at times, things may not be perfect from the start. You may experience issues like blurriness on one side, headaches, or a number of things while your eyes adjust to the transition period. Here are a few reasons why you may be […]
People who require protective eye wear for their work or hobbies tend to have unique vision and safety needs. After all, just as the person’s protective needs will differ, so too will their level of vision. While some people have 20/20 vision and simply need some durable safety eye wear to shield their eyes from […]
At any given moment, somewhere between fifty and sixty percent of the population wears some form of prescription lenses. It seems like less of us because so many people either wear contacts or have weak enough need for correction to go without most of the time, but the fact of the matter is that fewer […]
For those of us who wear eyeglasses, we’ve all been there – suddenly your head starts to ache or you start having regular headaches from your eyeglasses but you are not exactly sure why. In some cases, the fix is something simple that you can do to minimize the chance of getting another headache from […]
Every face is different, so every glasses fitting should be different as well. We all have a different combination of features, from ear size to cheekbone height which influences how we wear glasses and what our eyewear needs to provide for. Of course, what is available in stores is often heavily influenced by the latest trends. […]
If you need to wear prescription safety glasses, you should make sure that they are as functional as possible. Style matters, but not as much as being able to see clearly even as you drive at night or during sunny days. Too often, bright lights result in glare that actually makes it more difficult to […]
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), sunglasses should be much more than a fashion accessory. Statistics tell us that 20 % of cases of cataracts are caused by too much UV exposure. Cataracts blur an individual’s vision. However, this isn’t all the sun’s rays can do to the exposed eyes. NEI states that other […]
It seems like everywhere you turn, you are surrounded by plastic. Plastic chairs, plastic tools, even plastic jewelry is becoming increasingly common. You can’t escape the encroaching plastic reality even if you seek out things specifically named for other materials like silverware, leather anything, wood floors, and eyeglasses. Every one of these items is now […]
Transitions, the original color-changing lenses, have gotten an upgrade. Now, they don’t just darken in the presence of UV light – they polarize. This brings a level of clarity previously unknown to this type of lenses. What Are Transitions Lenses? Transitions is a brand name for a type of eyeglass lens that changes its tint […]
For some sports, you can get by without progressive lenses because they only require vision correction for distance. If you’re a runner, a single vision lens for distance works fine if you don’t need to read a map and if you’re running on pavement. However, map usage will require near vision and running on trails […]
The main reason people stop wearing contacts is dry eye. In fact, dry eye is so common among those with contacts, that the problem has its own name: contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). As the name suggests, dry eye occurs when the eyes don’t make sufficient tears and produce feelings of dryness, stinging, burning, itchiness, watering, and blurry vision. The […]
It’s always good to have options. But what happens when there are too many? This is the situation in the eyewear industry today. There’s an overwhelming number of options in frame choices, tints, coatings, and lens materials. Of these option categories, choosing the right lens material is possibly the most confusing. As you look through […]
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