We are living in unprecedented times. The global pandemic has stopped or drastically reduced our ability to interact with the outside world. The idea of going into an eye doctor's office to get a new pair of glasses can be daunting. Many places do not offer walk-in help, and appointments must be made, in some [...]
With the ever-increasing growing popularity of virtual health care (big thanks to a pandemic), it's no surprise that people have turned to the web for their eyewear needs, namely online prescription updates and even online eye exams. Having a virtual option for prescription eyewear renewals and even exams, in some cases, has made shopping [...]
Warby Parker burst onto the eyewear scene back in 2010 with their revolutionary free in-home try-on program. Their founders, tired of paying exorbitant costs for glasses caused by the monopoly of an industry giant, set out to produce stylish and affordable frames for the masses. Their in-house design team has churned out dozens of trendy [...]
Cheaters, readers, magnifiers. Whatever you want to call them, reading glasses are an incredibly practical and cost-effective way to aid your vision as you age. Never has this been truer in an era where we use our eyes to read, work, and view screens more than ever! Ready for new reading glasses now? Jump below [...]
With the introduction of shopping for online prescription eyewear some years ago, buying new prescription glasses has never been easier or less expensive than it is today. For the most part, choosing your next great pair of glasses is now very simple and, dare we say, quite enjoyable! That is if you have everything you’ll [...]
Pupillary distance (PD) is a necessary measurement when ordering glasses online. Many opticians neglect to give this simple measurement to their patients, but it’s quite easy to determine on your own at home. We have put together at least 5 easy ways to measure your PD at home with simple tools, including your smartphone. This [...]
Reading glasses typically feature non-prescription lenses which magnify text allowing you to read items like books, magazines, and menus more easily. The lens magnification or power helps to reduce eye strain and visual discomfort when trying to read anything closer than an arm's length away, usually at a more reasonable price than traditional prescription glasses. [...]
High Index lenses are thinner, stronger, and more versatile than standard eyewear lenses. They are made from extremely durable plastic and are regarded as the best lenses you can get for your prescription glasses. Their key benefits include lighter weights and much thinner lens construction which improves fit and clarity. What Are High index lenses? [...]
Progressive lenses feature a smooth, seamless and a progressive transition providing vision corrections for distance, near, and everything in between. They are typically ideal for those age 40 and older and their 3-in-1 vision correction all but eliminates the need for other glasses like reading glasses. What Are Progressive Lenses? Progressive lenses are a multifocal [...]
Single vision lenses are the most common type of lens found in prescription eyewear. They feature the same prescription across the entirety of the lens surface and can be tailored for distance, mid-range or close up vision. Bifocal lenses are typically distance lenses that include a distinctively cut semi-circle shaped area for close-range vision. Last, [...]