When younger children have issues with their vision, glasses are the general recommendation. While adolescents and teens may do just fine with a new pair of glasses, younger children can be a bit more complicated to outfit with the best frames. Some children won’t like wearing glasses at all, some will be young enough that […]
A great pair of eyeglasses can make you feel attractive and capable. Once you find a quality pair, it only makes sense that you’d want them to last as long as possible. Here are seven tips for keeping eyeglasses in good condition. 1. Rinse Glasses Before Wiping Rinse your eyeglasses under running water before you […]
By all rights, a person’s eyeglasses are a huge part of their everyday life. If you have someone on your holiday shopping list that wears glasses, you may need a few stocking stuffer ideas to provide something they could use. From really useful to just downright fun, here are a few awesome stocking stuffer ideas […]
When you count on your glasses every day to help you see, you likely won’t leave the house without them. This everyday wear and use can mean eyeglasses are prone to breaking down pretty quickly without the proper care. And, even with the proper care, some glasses seem to break down relatively quickly. When you […]
Do you have a pair of old glasses you simply love? Maybe you found them at an estate sale or in a consignment shop, and you love the way they frame your face. The problem is that you can see through the lenses. Because you need prescription eye glasses, vintage options like these won’t work. […]
Some anecdotal evidence has suggested that certain nutrients may be capable of preventing or delaying eye diseases and problems. Some researchers also claim that some of these nutrients can be found in over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. Your eye doctor should always be involved in any decision regarding taking supplements to improve vision. Also, remember that supplements […]
Nothing’s worse than putting your eyeglasses on, only to discover that you’re looking straight into a scratch on your lens. Not only is this annoying; it’s also a little unsafe, especially if you’re driving or operating any kind of machinery. Clear vision is a necessity, which is why you got eyeglasses to begin with! Not […]
The older you get, the more your vision changes. Many people find that, as they age, they have difficulties seeing both far and near. This presents a problem as far as prescriptive eyewear. If the optometrist corrects for near vision, then you won’t be able to see items in the distance. If the optometrist corrects […]
You find out that you need eyeglasses, so you get sent to an optics center to pick frames from a sea of options. If you are like most, you will try on several pairs of frames to determine what looks best. However, there are a few things that should be considered about the materials the […]
As you age, you might be wondering how to handle your eyeglass prescription in order to effectively manage the need for better close-up vision for tasks like reading, with the prescription you already have for eyeglasses or contacts to see further distances for driving or watching movies. Progressive lenses are a solution that go […]
