There’s no longer any reason to think of safety glasses simply as safety equipment. Yes, the benefits of eye protection are undeniable, and very important in any situation in which they are desired or required. But the days of chunky, industrial-style safety glasses are over. Plastic Frames for Prescription Safety Glasses Today’s prescription safety glasses […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prescription safety glasses aren’t just for the daytime hours. You may think the need to block light sets with the sun, but nighttime use has it own distinct needs. Glare, for example – not from the sun, but from streetlights, headlights, or other forms of artificial lighting – can be a big problem in the […]
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 […]
Having a hard time figuring out your prescription so you can order glasses online? Reading Prescriptions for Glasses Eyeglasses prescriptions can be pretty hard to look at if you’ve never had to read one before, and entering your information online can be nerve-wracking if you’re not sure you’re doing it right. If you want to […]
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 […]
Wondering which bifocal glasses are the best for shooting? The Best Bifocal Shooting Glasses Shooting glasses are used for both safety and improvements in visual acuity and accuracy. Bifocal shooting glasses improve your shooting by allowing you to clearly see your sights and your target at the same time. The top bifocal shooting glasses are […]
Having a high prescription can have a damper on your glasses. What about nerd glasses? High Prescription Nerd Glasses If you have a high prescription, then you know all too well the troubles that plague strong prescription wearers when they’re shopping for glasses. Thankfully, nerd glasses are great for this. By necessity, the stronger your […]
Looking for a great pair of prescription motorcycle glasses? Here’s a pair to consider… Prescription Motorcycle Glasses: The Wiley X AirRage The Wiley X AirRage is one of the brand’s oldest styles, surviving the test of time and remaining one of their most popular prescription motorcycle glasses styles. The AirRage is popular for reasons that […]
This summer has been flying by, and with it fall sports are swiftly approaching. Are your eyes going to be well protected this season? The Best Sports Glasses for Fall Sports Fall sports from football to field hockey require safety eyewear to ensure that your eyes are well-protected during practice and games. Sports eye injuries […]
So you’ve got a date at the tennis club but you don’t know what to wear. You want to fit in but you don’t want to look like an extra on Gossip Girl. What to do?! OK, calm down, we’re here to help you look ivy league, without the tuition fees. Rockin’ the Yacht Club […]
Eyeglass lenses can be made out of many different types of materials from organic plastics to even regular old glass. Eyeglass Lenses: What They’re Made of The lens market has constantly changed over the years. Back in the 50’s and 60’s, Glass was the most commonly used material for lenses. Then, starting in the late […]
Since quality prescription frames are hard to find at the local thrift store, here are a few vintage and unconventional styles to complement a hipster lifestyle. The Top 7 Hipster Glasses If there’s one style that’s hard to define or create fashion for, it’s hipster. Arguably, this is because the hipster style is associated with […]
There’s something going on behind mild-mannered citizen Clark Kent’s glasses. It’s almost like he’s hiding something! Since the early 1930’s, Superman has needed a way to protect his identity and his lady love Lois Lane from evil-doers. But how do you hide out when you’re the most powerful being on the planet? Well, it’s starts […]
Geek chic glasses are the latest style of eyewear that everyone is geeking out about. Yes, the geek look is in, but do geek chic glasses work for everybody? First of all, what are geek chic glasses? So what are geek glasses, and what makes them chic? Geek glasses are a new spin on an […]
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