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The Man of Steel. Kal-El. Clark Kent. Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last pop culture century, then you probably know that all three of these names refer to the same heroic guy: Superman. For those of you that don’t know what we’re...

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...

Dust off your textbooks and prep your wands. Harry Potter style glasses have arrived at Eyebuydirect, and you can bet that they’re positively brimming with fashion magic. Harry Potter Glasses When it comes to the world of Wizardry, what are...

There are two main types of glare reducing lenses for eyewear: lenses with an anti-reflective coating and polarized lenses. Both help to prevent glare in their own way. Glare reducing lenses can improve vision clarity, help people see...

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 to style your hair with glasses is an important skill.You may change your outfit every day, but your hair and glasses will often be fairly consistent. There are many different styles you can play around with, or you can go au naturel....

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...

The basic progressive lens selection includes clear lenses, tinted glasses lenses, sunglasses lenses, basic photochromic lenses, Transitions Adaptive lenses, and digital screen protection lenses. Premium Progressive lens options for include...

If the term reading glasses for computer use sounds a bit confusing, then you’re not alone. It’s a phrase that’s chock-full of several different terms and is more than likely referring to one several of different types of eyewear. While...