Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

As Eyebuydirect’s go-to glasses guy, I often get asked to try out different products and share my feedback. For example, I tested Eyebuydirect’s Transitions and photochromic lenses for a couple of weeks for a product review. Since I don’t...

Sometimes we don’t know how meaningful our friendships are until we take a step back. Today is the day to celebrate your friendship – Happy Best Friend’s Day! NOW is the moment of truth. Take this quiz to find out what kind of best...

Last month I was asked to write a transitions lens review. For those of you who don’t know, glasses that have transitions lenses—also known as light adjusting, light adaptive, photochromic lenses, or the brand Transitions—are clear indoors...

Imagine an old man who can no longer read his favorite books, an 8 year-old girl that cannot see her classroom’s blackboard or a little boy who can’t see his own soccer ball when he plays. What if just one action could change their...

When it comes to plastic frames with nose pads, some people often have the misconception that they’re the most “basic” option available. Truth is, glasses made out of plastic are just as fashionable (and affordable!) than eyewear made out...

Multi focus reading glasses reduce eye strain by bringing everything into clear focus. With these lenses, you no longer have to switch between multiple pairs of glasses. Instead, you can enjoy one pair of glasses that work hard, so your...

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...

The average glasses wearer doesn’t need lenses with prism correction. Eyeglasses with prism correction eliminate or reduce diplopia, or double vision. Double vision occurs when light enters our eyes at the wrong angle, broadcasting two,...

Most glasses are made of plastic lenses, or “organic glass,” if you want to get fancy. But why are so many glasses lenses made of plastic?   In most cases, they’re lighter than traditional glass lenses, which means they’re more comfortable...

You finally did it, you finally found the perfect pair of sunglasses. It took years of bad pairs, pairs you thought were great but ended up hating, pairs that slipped off the nose or pinched the bridge. But now you have the holy grail of...