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Are Brown Eyes Dominant? Yes, brown eyes are dominant, in the sense that varying shades of brown eyes are the most common eye color. Genetics also make them the most common eye color. When comparing the genes that determine eye color, the...

Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD on June 21, 2023 The blue eye color is considered beautiful by many. But there’s more to these colorful eyes than you may know. Here’s a look at how rare blue eyes are, when they originated, and some...

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...

Adjusting to your new glasses can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a few weeks. Everyone is different and adapts at their own pace, so as tricky as it may be, it’s important to be patient when adjusting to a new prescription. The...

Eye colors are one of the many unique features that make each person’s appearance distinct. From deep, soulful browns to vibrant, electric blues, no two eye colors are exactly alike. There are even a select few eye colors that are...

Last year we started a new tradition at Eyebuydirect, the Eye Care Award, where we nominate and honor those who make a difference in the vision community — it’s part of our commitment to celebrate and support unique and deserving eye care...

It goes without saying that it’s  important to maintain good eye health,  in order to keep your vision strong, healthy, and capable for many years to come. That’s why glasses of all kinds are critical when protecting your eyes, whether you...

Ever wondered about the difference between nearsighted and farsighted? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s get the basics down: The nearsighted definition is a condition that makes it difficult for people to see in the distance. The...

You often hear the word “astigmatism,” but what exactly does it mean? Astigmatism is a condition that’s commonly misunderstood and unnecessarily feared. People tend to misidentify it as an eye disease. But, good news! It’s actually quite...

Ah, the ups and downs of eyewear. We can think of plenty of positives to wearing specs (pretty much everything!) but if you pushed us, one of our biggest pet peeves is when frames fall down your face. If you’ve ever had the problem or just...