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Reviewed by Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD on June 23, 2023 At some point as you get older, you will probably need a little help reading smaller text. Age-related changes within your eyes can make it difficult to focus on small print and...

Chances are, you’ve heard about blue lenses and how they’re the new “next big thing” in eyewear. But you may have wondered about the purpose and benefits of blue-lens glasses. Read on to get the deets on blue-lens glasses, sunglasses, and...

With screens an unavoidable part of modern life, there’s now a lot of hubbub about blue light glasses and how they protect your eyes from blue-violet light exposure. Blue light eyewear is a welcome means to prevent eye aging and preserve...

As a company, we took time to have conversations internally about the events of the last month and on the effects of racial injustice and inequality. We also looked at our own internal policies and actions around diversity, inclusivity and...

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...

We love what we do at Eyebuydirect (and we mean, love), but getting the chance to chat with LGBTQ members from across the U.S. for our Freedom Collection collab? Took that love to a whole new level. Maybe you follow some of these inspiring...

People like to have practical and fashionable accessories when it comes to eyewear. So, are clip-on sunglasses cool? Absolutely. Clip-ons come in many styles and can fit any taste, from classic designs to trendy statement pieces. And since...

Ray-Ban’s original Wayfarers are one of the most sought-after sunglass styles on the market. Indeed, their popularity has inspired legions of counterfeiters determined to foist fake Wayfarers on unsuspecting buyers. If you’re in the market...

It’s a sunny day, and you’re about to go outside. You’ve already lathered on the sunscreen because you’re familiar with the risks of leaving your skin exposed to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. From sunburn to skin cancer, it’s not...

Wearing sunglasses when you already wear prescription glasses can be tricky. Sometimes it feels easier to forfeit the sunglasses and squint while you’re outside, risking ultraviolet (UV) damage to your eyes (not recommended). Or, when...