The internet and technology have brought to us the amazing ability to order prescription eyewear and contact lenses from the comfort of our home without ever having to step foot into a store. There are many online retailers that offer prescription glasses, some offer some of the most popular designer brands, and others design and …
With the cost of prescription eyewear becoming increasingly more affordable it is not uncommon for someone to have multiple pairs of eyeglasses. Some people have a pair of everyday glasses, and a pair of sunglasses. Other people have multiple pairs of reading glasses laying around. Best Multiple Eyeglass Storage Case If you are like me, …
Whenever you go to purchase your prescription glasses whether it be online at the local optical retailer you are often faced with the decision on what kind of lenses you should get. These lens options usually include plastic, glass, polycarbonate, trivex, and high-index. Polycarbonate vs. High Index Lenses Online, there are many online eyeglass retailers …
You may have heard that contact lenses are perfect for anyone with an active lifestyle. While that might be true, there are activities where wearing contact lenses is strongly not recommended. One such activity is swimming. As a matter of fact, the Food & Drug Administration recommends that contact lenses should not be exposed to …
While it may be convenient to come home after a long day of work and hop directly into the shower with your contact lenses on, this might not be the best idea for you and your eye health. You may have heard before that you shouldn’t go swimming with your contact lenses on, and taking …
Many of us contact lens wearers have done it before, after all, it is just too easy to lay down and relax after a long day and fall asleep. But is it okay to sleep with your contact lenses in or should you really be trying to make sure you take them off every time …
Most people remember the importance of having eye protection when they are outside in the bright sun during the summer, but having eye protection during those cloudy and cold winter days are just as important if not more important. Why do you need eye protection during winter? Anytime you spend extended periods of time outdoors during …
Have you ever stopped and thought about how much time you spend looking at digital devices on any given day? Between our smartphones, tablets, televisions, and computers for many of us, that number is quite high. The HEV (high-energy visible) blue light that is emitted by these digital devices, has been linked to disrupting your …
Progressive lenses commonly referred to as no-line bifocals, multifocal lens, or blended bifocals and are used by individuals who have trouble focusing on nearby objects, an age-related condition called presbyopia. This is a condition that generally happens to anyone around or above the age of 40, even if your vision was perfect before. Progressive Lenses …
Transition lenses have come a long way since I first started wearing glasses back in the late 90s. Transition lenses are a specific brand for photochromic lenses, which are lenses that automatically adjust to sunlight. Even though Transitions is a specific brand and not the term for these lenses, over the years many eye care professionals have commonly …