Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

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...

How much does an eye exam cost? There’s more than one answer to this question. The cost of an eye exam depends on several things such as whether or not you have vision insurance, where you go for an exam, and if you need extra services in...

Let’s be honest, you could make eyeglasses from pretty much anything. And trust us, people have! Back in the day, tortoiseshell frames weren’t made of plastic or acetate, they were made from actual tortoiseshell! And the thick brows on...

Eyeglasses are one of the few accessories that have a specific purpose beyond just looking good. Many of us need them to see distant objects or to read small print, especially as we age. Despite their importance in our lives, most people...

When your eye doctor gives you a vision prescription, you don’t question whether you should get eyeglasses or contacts. You know they’re as necessary as any other medical device. But even though they help you see clearly, untinted lenses...

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on June 21, 2023 If you’ve been told you need prescription eyeglasses to correct astigmatism, you may be wondering what makes glasses for astigmatism different from other types of eyewear. Read on to learn...

For people who feel they have poor or even “low vision,” a pair of new glasses can be life-changing. The difference between someone’s vision, when they aren’t wearing their glasses versus when they are, is pretty magical. But...

Reviewed by Brian Boxer Wachler, MD on July 7, 2023 There are many reasons people avoid wearing their eyeglasses. Maybe they don’t like how they look in specs or they’re afraid of being labeled a nerd. Some people worry that using...