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Can the Wrong Glasses Prescription Damage Your Eyes?
A common concern among eyeglass wearers is that the wrong prescription can damage your eyes and the short answer is no. While an incorrect prescription can cause headaches, discomfort and eye strain, permanent damage won’t occur. What Happens If You Wear the...
How Do I Get the Thinnest Lens Possible?
Achieving the thinnest possible lenses for your eyeglasses is often a priority, especially for those with high prescription strengths. The thickness of your lenses can impact not just the appearance of your glasses, but also their comfort and weight. Here's how you...
What Should You Do If Your Glasses Break?
What Should I Do Immediately After My Glasses Break? Whether it's a snapped frame, a lost screw, or a cracked lens, knowing how to handle such situations is crucial. Keep reading for step-by-step advice on what to do when your glasses break, from immediate temporary...
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Can the Wrong Glasses Prescription Damage Your Eyes?
A common concern among eyeglass wearers is that the wrong prescription can damage your eyes and the short answer is no. While an incorrect prescription can cause headaches, discomfort and eye strain, permanent damage won’t occur. What Happens If You Wear the...
How Do I Get the Thinnest Lens Possible?
Achieving the thinnest possible lenses for your eyeglasses is often a priority, especially for those with high prescription strengths. The thickness of your lenses can impact not just the appearance of your glasses, but also their comfort and weight. Here's how you...
What Should You Do If Your Glasses Break?
What Should I Do Immediately After My Glasses Break? Whether it's a snapped frame, a lost screw, or a cracked lens, knowing how to handle such situations is crucial. Keep reading for step-by-step advice on what to do when your glasses break, from immediate temporary...
How Important is Pupillary Distance (PD)?
What is PD (Pupillary Distance)? Pupillary Distance (PD), is the measurement of distance between your pupils. PD plays a varying role in eyewear fitting depending on the type of lenses and the strength of your prescription. This measurement can be important when...
What are Designer Eyeglasses?
Designer eyeglasses hold a prestigious spot in the minds of many, promising not only to correct vision but also to elevate personal style with a touch of luxury. The allure of brand names etched onto the temples of eyeglasses is undeniable, often associated with...
What’s the Difference Between Prescription Sunglasses, Clip-Ons and Neochrome Lenses?
If you have a prescription and are looking for sunglasses, you’ll have to decide between prescription sunglasses, clip-on lenses, or neochrome (photochromic) lenses. Each of these options offers unique benefits and disadvantages, tailored to fit different needs and...
Neochrome Lenses: Are They Right for You?
Neochrome lenses, also known as photochromic lenses, are lenses that function as normal glasses while indoors and darken upon going outside. While many people are familiar with the term "Transition Lens," it's important to note that this specifically refers to a brand...
Handcrafted vs. Machine-Made Frames: Why Should You Choose Independent
While technological advancements have streamlined the production of eyeglasses, there remains a significant value in the artistry of handcrafted frames, especially from independent brands. What do Handcrafted Frames Offer? Unique Artistry and Craftsmanship:...
What Causes Floaters in Your Vision and Should You Be Worried?
Many people experience small spots or threads drifting through their field of vision, commonly known as floaters. While often harmless, understanding what causes them and when they could be a sign of a more serious condition is crucial. What are Floaters?...
Eyewear
How Do I Get the Thinnest Lens Possible?
Achieving the thinnest possible lenses for your eyeglasses is often a priority, especially for those with high prescription strengths. The thickness of your lenses can impact not just the appearance of your glasses, but also their comfort and weight. Here's how you...
What Should You Do If Your Glasses Break?
What Should I Do Immediately After My Glasses Break? Whether it's a snapped frame, a lost screw, or a cracked lens, knowing how to handle such situations is crucial. Keep reading for step-by-step advice on what to do when your glasses break, from immediate temporary...
What’s the Difference Between Prescription Sunglasses, Clip-Ons and Neochrome Lenses?
If you have a prescription and are looking for sunglasses, you’ll have to decide between prescription sunglasses, clip-on lenses, or neochrome (photochromic) lenses. Each of these options offers unique benefits and disadvantages, tailored to fit different needs and...
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What’s the Difference Between Prescription Sunglasses, Clip-Ons and Neochrome Lenses?
If you have a prescription and are looking for sunglasses, you’ll have to decide between prescription sunglasses, clip-on lenses, or neochrome (photochromic) lenses. Each of these options offers unique benefits and disadvantages, tailored to fit different needs and...
Are Brand Name Frames Better?
In the realm of eyewear, the distinction between brand name and independent frames often sparks debate. While brand names carry the allure of status and fashion, independent eyewear brands are increasingly demonstrating that they are not just competitive but often...
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Can the Wrong Glasses Prescription Damage Your Eyes?
A common concern among eyeglass wearers is that the wrong prescription can damage your eyes and the short answer is no. While an incorrect prescription can cause headaches, discomfort and eye strain, permanent damage won’t occur. What Happens If You Wear the...
How Do I Get the Thinnest Lens Possible?
Achieving the thinnest possible lenses for your eyeglasses is often a priority, especially for those with high prescription strengths. The thickness of your lenses can impact not just the appearance of your glasses, but also their comfort and weight. Here's how you...
What Should You Do If Your Glasses Break?
What Should I Do Immediately After My Glasses Break? Whether it's a snapped frame, a lost screw, or a cracked lens, knowing how to handle such situations is crucial. Keep reading for step-by-step advice on what to do when your glasses break, from immediate temporary...