Meredith Marmurek

Oakley glasses and sunglasses are known for their quality, style, and performance. The brand’s sports, lifestyle, and customizable collections make them a popular choice among members of the military, law enforcement, and first response...

The History of Glasses: Overview Before eyeglasses were invented in the late 13th century, several other devices were used to help people see better. These early vision aids date back to ancient Rome, when philosopher Seneca the Younger...

Why Can’t You Wear Glasses for Passport Photos? Everyone applying for a passport needs to include a photo of themselves with the application. It must be easy for anyone checking your passport to look at that photo and confirm it’s...

When Is National Eye Exam Month? National Eye Exam Month is observed every year in August to raise awareness about the importance of routine eye care and eye exams. It also serves as a helpful reminder to schedule a comprehensive eye exam...

Eye drops can help soothe eye allergies, relieve blurry vision from dry eyes, and treat some eye infections and diseases. However, they can’t do any of that if you don’t put them in your eyes the right way. To get the full desired effect...

Did you know that having two different-colored eyes is a condition called heterochromia? This is also the term used when one or both of your eyes has more than one color in the iris (the colored part of the eye).  The color of the iris is...

Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD on July 10, 2023 If you have hazel eyes, you’ve probably been told that your eyes look green, brown, brownish-green, or greenish-brown. In fact, all of these descriptions are true because your eyes...

Have you ever seen someone with amber-colored eyes? Chances are the answer is no. Amber eyes are very rare. Only about 5% of the world’s population has amber eyes, making it No. 3 on the list of rarest eye colors. The rarest eye color is...

If you’re an avid gamer, there have probably been times when your eyes felt tired or uncomfortable. You may have had blurred vision or trouble focusing after a long time looking at a screen. If this has happened to you, gaming glasses may...

What Is Anti-Reflective Coating? Anti-reflective (AR) coating eliminates almost all reflections from the front and back of your eyeglasses lenses. This lens coating allows nearly 99% of the available light to reach your eyes.  If your...