Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

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...

The average glasses wearer doesn’t need lenses with prism correction. Eyeglasses with prism correction eliminate or reduce diplopia, or double vision. Double vision occurs when light enters our eyes at the wrong angle, broadcasting two,...

Most glasses are made of plastic lenses, or “organic glass” if you want to get fancy. So why are glasses lenses made of plastic? In most cases, they’re lighter than traditional glass lenses used in eyeglasses, which means they’re more...

You finally did it, you finally found the perfect pair of sunglasses. It took years of bad pairs, pairs you thought were great but ended up hating, pairs that slipped off the nose or pinched the bridge. But now you have the holy grail of...

Eyeglasses are one of the few accessories that has a specific purpose beyond just looking good. Many of us need them to see, or at least to read small print, especially as we age. Yet they can be as much a fashion statement as they are a...

As someone who doesn’t need to wear glasses, I’ve always been jealous of glasses wearers. And let’s be honest, we all are. So when samples of Eyebuydirect’s blue light filtering glasses worked their way around the office, I of course jumped...

Haven’t you heard? It’s time to think twice before dissing your gramps and granny’s glasses again. It turns out that those vintage round glasses they wore back in the day are more popular than ever now, and are undeniably one of 2018’s...

When you need glasses there is no questioning having a prescription pair. It is as necessary as any medical device and not taking care of your eyes – especially in a world so dedicated to screens – can have some serious...

Are you considering getting your first pair of astigmatism correction prescription glasses? Are you confused about what astigmatisms are, and wondering if you need vision correction for it? Read on below! What is an...

When you’re buying a pair of prescription glasses, you probably have an important question on your mind: “Does insurance cover eyeglasses?” Depending on your health plan, your insurance may cover prescription eyeglasses...