A common problem for people who wear very high prescription strengths is a lack of selection when it comes to frames. Higher prescriptions lenses grow thicker as they curve, so the edges are the thickest part; eyewear selection is often hampered by this factor, as not all frames can physically support thicker lenses. Even when […]
Clay pigeon target shooting is one of the most challenging and fast-moving activities you’ll ever encounter. Targets can be launched at speeds in excess of 50 MPH and, to put your skills to the test, often at different elevations, speeds, and angles. Success requires excellent shooting skills, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and vision. Clay Shooting Rx […]
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 […]
Wondering which color of Transitions lenses is best for you? While both colors of transition lenses ultimately accomplish the same thing. There are some differences worth noting between transition brown vs grey. Most notable in the differences between transition brown vs grey are the contrast, darkness, and color compatibility. If you are looking for better […]
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 […]
Quality top-of-the-line safety glasses offer options and benefits you won’t find in standard off-the-shelf safety wear. Foremost among these choices is the ability to order them in your exact prescription. If you have a need for safety glasses you also have a need to see clearly. Why compromise clear vision just when you need it […]
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 […]
People who wear prescription eyeglasses have greater flexibility and more choices than ever before. Consider the subject of sunglasses. In the past, opting for a second pair of prescription sunglasses was really the only way you could simultaneously maintain clear vision and shield your eyes from the effects of the sun. This option is still […]
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 […]
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