Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

Last year we started a new tradition at Eyebuydirect, the Eye Care Award, where we nominate and honor those who make a difference in the vision community — it’s part of our commitment to celebrate and support unique and deserving eye care...

It goes without saying that it’s  important to maintain good eye health,  in order to keep your vision strong, healthy, and capable for many years to come. That’s why glasses of all kinds are critical when protecting your eyes, whether you...

Ever wondered about the difference between nearsighted and farsighted? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s get the basics down: The nearsighted definition is a condition that makes it difficult for people to see in the distance. The...

Ah, the ups and downs of eyewear. We can think of plenty of positives to wearing specs (pretty much everything!) but if you pushed us, one of our biggest pet peeves is when frames fall down your face. If you’ve ever had the problem or just...

Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD on July 21, 2023 From bright orange sunsets to brilliant blue skies, the world is bursting with a rainbow of colors to be seen. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to enjoy the variety of hues that...

Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Miller, OD on June 24th, 2022 The perfect pair of sunglasses is hard to find — so once you do, you’ll probably want to wear them every chance you get. And who wouldn’t? Not only are sunglasses the cherry on top of...

Lenses 101: The Sun & Your Eyes July is here, and it’s time to soak up as many summer rays as you can. Which reminds us — it’s also Eye Injury Protection Month!  Sun damage is a serious topic. And while most of us are very aware of the...

Headaches, squinting and sore, tired eyes aren’t just symptoms of needing glasses. They also indicate that your current glasses aren’t cutting it and you need an updated prescription. Unsure of what signs to look for? Here are eight hints...

 Glasses are pretty much the best. They complete your wardrobe, update your look, and are just oh-so-stylish. Oh yeah — they also help you see clearly and all that important stuff. Sweet, right? Well it’s not all peaches and roses!...

Yes, you can! With proper vision correction most eyeglass wearers can be a pilot with no issues. This question is asked a lot by people dreaming of taking to the skies at some point, whether as a commercial airline pilot, member of the...