Kids can be picky when it comes to wearing something that will affect their looks and parents should be just as picky about fit and how long the glasses will last in the often rough and tumble world of kids. Children’s glasses need to be kid-tough and very fashionable, so they come in a wide variety of styles, shapes and… Continue reading Children’s Glasses They’ll Love and You Can Feel Good About
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Eyeglass Lens Coatings Provide Vision Enhancement and Protection
There could be many reasons why you would want to add a lens coating to your eyeglass prescription. Eyeglass lens coatings provide vision enhancement and protection. Some help the wearer to see better under certain conditions, as when driving at night. Sometimes, lens coatings protect against scratches, as well as enhancing the way your glasses look. Let’s look at what… Continue reading Eyeglass Lens Coatings Provide Vision Enhancement and Protection
Shatter-Proof Lenses Are Recommended for Children
It is in the nature of all children to run, jump, climb and throw things and that means accidents are sometimes unavoidable. If your child wears eyeglasses and they break because she collided with someone during a game of soccer or got hit in the face with a basketball, you could be looking at serious injury to your child’s face… Continue reading Shatter-Proof Lenses Are Recommended for Children
Tint Your Photochromic Lenses Any Colour You Want
You can tint your photochromic lenses any colour you want. Tinted lenses stay one colour all the time, no matter where they are worn. They can be a solid, uniform colour or gradient, fading from top to bottom. Tinted lenses can be had in almost any shade you can imagine and in all different lens materials. Choose a colour for… Continue reading Tint Your Photochromic Lenses Any Colour You Want
Which Intraocular Lens is Right for You?
Perhaps you’ve been referred to an eye surgeon because cataracts have made your vision blurry and need to be removed. If you have severe cataracts, the only treatment is to remove the eye’s natural lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). There are four different kinds of IOLs. Your eye surgeon will discuss with you which intraocular… Continue reading Which Intraocular Lens is Right for You?
How to Buy Eyeglasses with Aspheric Lenses
Aspheric lenses can be made for single vision, bifocal and progressive eyeglasses for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Although most aspheric lenses are made from high-index materials, they can also be made out of a variety of other types of materials, including plastic. Here are some key points on how to buy eyeglasses with aspheric lenses. Frame… Continue reading How to Buy Eyeglasses with Aspheric Lenses
How to Choose Motorcycle Sunglasses
Motorcycle riding is a lot of fun. Motorcycle sunglasses may not be foremost in your mind but, just like any other sport, you need to have the proper gear to stay safe. One of the things that motorcycle riders are apt to forget about is eye safety. Some bikes have a windshield, and helmets come with face shields but these… Continue reading How to Choose Motorcycle Sunglasses
Color It Up-Color Tinted Lenses for Sunglasses
Nowadays, sunglasses are part of an individual’s style. You can choose from a wide variety of designs like the aviator, wayfarer and more along with different kinds of lenses such as mirrored or Polaroid. Another choice you have is about the color tint of the lenses, which can help to reduce glare and sharpen contrast. Here’s a bit about the… Continue reading Color It Up-Color Tinted Lenses for Sunglasses
Go for Progressive Lenses for a More Youthful Look
With the new and advancing eye wear technology, it is possible to maintain a youthful look even when you have to wear prescription glasses. Now you don’t need to wear bifocals or trifocals to see well and use the dated eyeglasses with visible lines. With the use of progressive lenses you can see well and also maintain a more youthful… Continue reading Go for Progressive Lenses for a More Youthful Look
Tinted Glasses for Migraine Relief
So you suffer from terrible migraines which refuse to go away easily? Choosing the right pair of sunglasses may go a long way in alleviating your pain. The best solution is to wear sunglasses with tinted lenses as they give relief from migraine. Studies in the form of MRI scanning have proven the same. Those who suffer from migraines are… Continue reading Tinted Glasses for Migraine Relief
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