Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

It’s a sunny day, and you’re about to go outside. You’ve already lathered on the sunscreen because you’re familiar with the risks of leaving your skin exposed to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. From sunburn to skin cancer, it’s not...

Wearing sunglasses when you already wear prescription glasses can be tricky. Sometimes it feels easier to forfeit the sunglasses and squint while you’re outside, risking ultraviolet (UV) damage to your eyes (not recommended). Or, when...

It’s nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t heard the phrase “love at first sight”. The notion has been declared and celebrated in countless novels, sitcoms and movies — giving all of us hope that someday we’d come across our soulmate...

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...

With Eyebuydirect, you can easily order progressive lenses online. Chose any of our thousands of frames, and simply select one of our multifocal options at checkout. Get started now, or take a minute to learn a little about our different...

Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD on July 13, 2023 When you buy eyeglasses from Eyebuydirect, you can get plastic, polycarbonate, or high-index lenses. Before deciding which type to get, it’s important to understand all the pros and...

Many people wonder where to donate eyeglasses. After all, everybody wins if your old glasses can help someone in need! A lot of us are starting to understand the importance of living in a more renewable way. One of the best things you can...

 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...

What Are Transitions® and Progressive Lenses? With so many lens options available for eyeglasses, it can be hard to decide which features are best for you. Read on to learn more about transition lenses and progressive lenses,...