Eyeglasses News, Advice, and Tips

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...

Ready for a routine eye exam, but not sure what to do?  As we continue adapting to new ways of living during the global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), things like routine eye exams are coming back into focus. If you’re feeling a little...

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...

It’s nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t heard the phrase “love at first sight”. The notion has been declared and celebrated in countless novels, sitcoms and movies — giving all of us hope that someday we’d come across our soulmate...

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...

There’s no better time to focus on 20/20 vision, preserving your eye health and acknowledging the significance of regular eye exams than during the year 2020. “2020 is an iconic number for all eye folks,” said Burt Dubow, OD, FAA....