As we age, our vision evolves, often requiring more complex solutions to maintain clarity and comfort. For those grappling with both presbyopia and binocular vision issues, the integration of prism correction into progressive lenses offers a sophisticated and highly effective remedy. Progressive lenses seamlessly transition from distance to near vision, addressing the needs of individuals […]
When you are shopping for a new pair of eyeglasses, you will likely spend some amount of time on your lenses. Yes, the style and design of your frames certainly matter, but your lenses will determine whether you can properly see. It is important to recognize the differences between certain lenses so you can see […]
Searching for a new pair of eyeglasses can be more exciting than you would think. While you may think it is simply choosing a design that speaks to you, eyewear is so much more than that. There are many different options and features that you can leverage in your next pair of glasses. Some of […]
Finding the right eyewear is crucial, regardless of the situation. Whether you simply want to enjoy a good TV show clearly, or need glasses to see clearly during your morning commute or work, you have to make sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, that seemingly simple statement can quickly become complicated. Put […]
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 […]
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 are in your 40s or older, and find it harder to read small print when using your prescription glasses, you may have presbyopia. This is a condition that every middle-aged person eventually gets. It simply means your eyes aren’t as youthful as they used to be and can’t reshape their lenses enough to […]
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 […]
Presbyopia, a natural change in the eye’s ability to focus due to the eye’s lens stiffening with age, can be an embarrassing diagnosis from an optician. Presbyopia means that an eyewear prescription requires bifocals or even trifocals. Anyone who chooses to wear glasses dreads the day when their prescription includes the need for “the lines”. Corrective […]
So, you have your new bifocals and are excited to be able to see clearly and read your favorite but except for one thing – they are difficult to adjust to. If you are wondering how long does it take to adjust to progressive lenses, then we have a few answers that will set your […]
So, you’re 40-something, and you’ve been starting to hold things you want to read at arm’s length, or taking your glasses off when you need to see something close-up. You’ve passed another life milestone in that you now need glasses to read. If you already needed glasses, that means you’re going to need a whole […]
Did you have a tough year last as year as far as your vision goes? You have probably tried numerous things to help your vision, but you have not had any luck. Have you ever read or heard about stick on bifocals and wondered if Stick-On bifocals will actually work for you? Stick-On bifocals are lenses […]
Realizing that you need to switch from regular glasses to bifocals can be tough to accept, but no line bifocals make it a lot easier. They look like any pair of eyeglasses, so no one has to know that your vision is getting worse. Plus, with today’s glasses, you can still look on-trend when wearing […]
Do you have to constantly switch your distance eyeglasses to reading glasses when doing close-up work or reading fine print? In other words, do you have a separate pair of eyeglasses just for reading, besides at least one other pair for distance viewing? This isn’t necessary when you use stick-on bifocal lenses. Simply put, these […]
If you’re in need of bifocal lenses, you may have heard about regular bifocals, progressive bifocals, or even flat top 28 bifocals. If you’re not already familiar with what each has to offer, it can be confusing and a little overwhelming deciding which to choose. Sure, your eye doctor will tell you a little about […]
When it comes to choosing prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses, it is often difficult to know what to choose unless you are reading eyeglass tech articles. Sure, your optometrist knows which ones to recommend but often you are still left wondering if you’ve made the right decision. When it comes to choosing bi-focal or progressive lenses, […]
Presbyopia is a condition that affects the eyesight of nearly 4 million Americans each year. Presbyopia occurs gradually over time, and most aging adults will need a bifocal to aid them in correcting this condition. There is no way to prevent the condition-it is simply a natural part of aging and does not cause blindness. What is Presbyopia? […]
Free form progressive lenses are becoming more and more popular in eyewear today because of their maximized visual performance and their ability to be personalized for anyone who wears them. What Are Free Form Progressive Lenses? Free form lenses are the most popular type of high definition lenses and are made by free form technology […]
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 […]
OnGuard Safety is one of the leading providers of prescription safety eyewear for industrial, sports, and general consumer applications. They offer almost a hundred different frame and style varieties, in nearly every prescription and featuring scores of options. Today we’ll preview Onguard’s best prescription safety glasses. “Best,” of course, is a relative term, and in […]
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