Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

Aviator sunglasses, like all types of eyewear, are available with a prescription. If you were concerned that you would have to choose between wearing your untinted eyeglasses or your prescriptionless sunglasses, then worry no more! Asking...

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on 7/21/2023 Astigmatism is a refractive error that can affect a person’s vision at multiple distances. Refractive errors are a group of eye irregularities that affect how the eye focuses light. In the case...

Fake glasses (glasses that have lenses but no prescription in them) get a bad rep — and in all honesty, they shouldn’t even be called fake glasses in the first place. They’re fashionable, affordable, and can even better your day-to-day...

We’ve all been there. You take off your glasses for one moment, maybe to wash your face or put on some makeup, and when you reach for them they’re gone! Next thing you know, you’re crawling on the ground yelling — where are my glasses like...

First thing’s first, the term “active eyewear” doesn’t necessarily mean having to look like a nerd wearing swimming goggle type glasses to play badminton. It also doesn’t necessarily mean slapping on a pair of glasses worn by...

Cost of Contacts vs. Glasses When you need new vision correction, it’s important to be aware of all the options available. The journey to maintain your eye health and clear vision is something that requires a lot of careful thought, and...

How often should you get new glasses depends on your particular set of circumstances and habits. However, the indicators can be split into three main categories, those being:   How often do you visit your eye doctor? How often do you wear...

People like to compare eyeglasses stores in order to find the lowest prices, the best quality, and the closest ones to their house. However, after a bit of research you’ll soon realize that’s not necessary at all.  Fun fact: if you’re...

How much does an eye exam cost? There’s more than one answer to this question. The cost of an eye exam depends on several things such as whether or not you have vision insurance, where you go for an exam, and if you need extra services in...

Let’s be honest, you could make eyeglasses from pretty much anything. And trust us, people have! Back in the day, tortoiseshell frames weren’t made of plastic or acetate, they were made from actual tortoiseshell! And the thick brows on...