Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD on July 21, 2023 From bright orange sunsets to brilliant blue skies, the world is bursting with a rainbow of colors to be seen. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to enjoy the variety of hues that...

Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Miller, OD on June 24th, 2022 The perfect pair of sunglasses is hard to find — so once you do, you’ll probably want to wear them every chance you get. And who wouldn’t? Not only are sunglasses the cherry on top of...

Lenses 101: The Sun & Your Eyes July is here, and it’s time to soak up as many summer rays as you can. Which reminds us — it’s also Eye Injury Protection Month!  Sun damage is a serious topic. And while most of us are very aware of the...

Headaches, squinting and sore, tired eyes aren’t just symptoms of needing glasses. They also indicate that your current glasses aren’t cutting it and you need an updated prescription. Unsure of what signs to look for? Here are eight hints...

 Glasses are pretty much the best. They complete your wardrobe, update your look, and are just oh-so-stylish. Oh yeah — they also help you see clearly and all that important stuff. Sweet, right? Well it’s not all peaches and roses!...

Yes, you can! With proper vision correction most eyeglass wearers can be a pilot with no issues. This question is asked a lot by people dreaming of taking to the skies at some point, whether as a commercial airline pilot, member of the...

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on 7/21/2023 Astigmatism is a refractive error that can affect a person’s vision at multiple distances. Refractive errors are a group of eye irregularities that affect how the eye focuses light. In the case...

Fake glasses (glasses that have lenses but no prescription in them) get a bad rep — and in all honesty, they shouldn’t even be called fake glasses in the first place. They’re fashionable, affordable, and can even better your day-to-day...

Cost of Contacts vs. Glasses When you need new vision correction, it’s important to be aware of all the options available. The journey to maintain your eye health and clear vision is something that requires a lot of careful thought, and...

How often should you get new glasses depends on your particular set of circumstances and habits. However, the indicators can be split into three main categories, those being:   How often do you visit your eye doctor? How often do you wear...