Understanding how long your eyeglass prescription lasts is as essential as realizing when your annual physical exam is due. Like the rest of your body, your vision changes, sometimes gradually and other times quite suddenly. So, when it comes to those glasses that help you navigate the world with clarity and style, how long can […]
Category: Eyewear
Why Should I Buy Glasses From My Optometrist?
We’re all looking for ways to make a dollar go further these days. Many people believe that shopping online and getting the best deal for anything are synonymous. While this may often be the case, it’s not necessarily true when it comes to an important purchase like glasses. Suppose the bottom dollar is your only […]
6 Tips When Switching From Glasses to Contact Lens
If you wear glasses, you know how much you rely on them to get you through the day. Whether you’re nearsighted or farsighted or need them for reading, they are a necessity for everyday life. But you’re looking for a change—you want to stop depending on frames and switch to contact lenses. You’ve booked an […]
7 Sports You Should Wear Safety Eyewear For
Sports are some of the best ways to get exercise, spend time with friends, and learn new skills. If you live an active life, it’s essential to understand that accidents happen, and you may one day need to visit your optometrist. With proper protection, however, 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries are preventable. The […]
Do Scleral Contact Lenses Work for Dry Eye?
Dry eye disease affects millions of Americans and can cause your eyes to become inflamed, sore, and red, making it difficult to go about your everyday life. If you wear contact lenses, dry eye can make it difficult and uncomfortable to continually use them. If you have trouble wearing your contacts due to dry eye, […]
The Risks of Wearing Cheap Sunglasses
Sunglasses have become such a personal statement of style. Movie stars, outdoorsy people, and beachgoers all look so cool when wearing them. You might be tempted to grab a pair that catches your eye at a gas station or convenience store, but you may want to think twice. The best reason to wear sunglasses is […]
Choosing the Right Glasses for You
People may wear glasses for many reasons. Before you buy any new pair of glasses, make sure you understand their intended purpose and be sure they’ll serve you properly. […]
How to Choose the Right Lenses for Your Glasses
Most of us spend quite a bit of time choosing frames for a new pair of glasses. It makes sense. After all, your glasses are part of your signature style. They influence how people perceive you. But what about lenses? They may not alter how people perceive you, but they absolutely can alter how you […]
Why Are Glasses so Expensive?
One of the questions opticians and optometrists hear the most is “Why are glasses so expensive”? It’s a good question. But it’s not a simple answer. To really explore the cost and value of eyewear, we have to consider how often we wear it, how long we wear it for, and what we get out […]
Choosing the Right Glasses for You
Glasses have come a long way since they were first invented in thirteenth-century Italy — and thank goodness for that. Today, wearing glasses isn’t just functional; it’s also a fashion statement! And while we love to play dress-up, we can’t imagine walking around town in a style that’s over seven hundred years old. Fortunately, the […]