What is Blue Light? Blue light is a type of visible light that sits on the spectrum just before ultraviolet (UV) light. It's a high-energy, short-wavelength light that makes up part of natural sunlight, as well as the light emitted from digital screens like...
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What to Know About Screen Time and Your Eye Health
by Will Benjamin | May 27, 2024 | Education
How Does Screen Time Affect Eye Health? Spending long periods of time looking at digital screens—whether it's a computer, tablet, smartphone, or television—can strain your eyes and lead to discomfort. This discomfort is often referred to as digital eye strain...
What Are Photochromic Lenses?
by Will Benjamin | May 21, 2024 | Education
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 of photochromic lenses made by...
Independent Eyewear Brands
by Will Benjamin | May 15, 2024 | Eyewear
What is Independent Eyewear? Independent eyewear refers to glasses and sunglasses designed and manufactured by small, often family-owned companies that operate outside the sphere of large, multinational corporations. These independent brands prioritize creativity,...
Can the Wrong Glasses Prescription Damage Your Eyes?
by Will Benjamin | May 12, 2024 | Education
Maybe you haven't updated your prescription in a while, or recently broke your glasses and switched back to an older pair, or maybe you're just curious if the wrong prescription can damage your eyes. Thankfully the short answer for most people is no. While an...
How Do I Get the Thinnest Lens Possible?
by Will Benjamin | Apr 29, 2024 | Education
Whether you're purchasing your first pair of glasses or looking for a new set of frames you'll want to understand the different factors that contribute to the thickness of your lenses, especially if you have a higher prescription. Having thick lenses can impact not...
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