Our Quick Recommendation With all the lenses and coating options available on the market today, it’s easy to understand how many people can be confused when shopping for new sunglasses. Polarized lenses are one of the most misunderstood eyewear features available and because of this (and a higher price tag), they often get overlooked by [...]
Most of us don’t go a day without wearing sunglasses, but do you even know if they perform the task they were designed for? Sunglasses are the most effective defense against UV (ultraviolet) light and yet, many people aren’t even sure if their favorite sunglasses have adequate UV protection against the sun's rays. Unprotected extended [...]
It’s typically something that comes with aging but the need for reading glasses can creep up on all of us faster than we want to believe. Perhaps you have noticed yourself straining to peruse a menu or your favorite book. Maybe you started to develop eye strain more frequently or experience headaches while working on [...]
They seem to be everywhere, your local pharmacy, the dollar store, near every checkout line you go through. But can cheap reading glasses really work as well as those with higher price tags? After all, glasses are glasses, right? Not all reading glasses were created equal and trusting your vision to just any pair could [...]
When thinking of sunglasses most people envision bright sunny days on the beach sipping a cool beverage without a care in the world. Rarely, if ever, do we picture gray, dreary, and downright freezing winter days. You may think because of this you don’t have to worry about most days in the winter. However, UV [...]
The ski and snowboard season is right around the corner and searching for your next pair of goggles can easily lead you down a rabbit hole of confusion. There are so many choices of brands, styles, specs, and so on, that choosing the best pair for your needs can seem overwhelming. We don't think it [...]
Visible light transmission (VLT) is the measurement of how much light passes through a given eyewear lens. The VLT scale ranges from 0 - 100%, with 0% allowing absolutely no light through while a VLT of 100% enables all light to pass through its lens. Lens color, tint, and finish play a significant role in visible [...]
The sun is shining, the snow is perfect, and the lift lines are short, it’s the perfect day on the mountain. Then it starts, and when it does, it can ruin your whole day. I am talking about your goggles fogging and when it happens (and it will), you will want to know how to [...]
Take it from us, wearing the correct goggles when hitting the slopes or launching into your local terrain park can make all of the difference in the world. Choosing snow goggles with the most appropriate features for your specific needs and conditions can not only greatly improve your visibility but also ensure that your eyes [...]
Polarized sunglasses filter out glare caused by the suns rays meeting a horizontal surface such as a road, body of water, buildings, and much more. A built-in horizontal element fights this glare to allow pure light through, increasing contrast, clarity, & boosting color significantly. What Are Polarized Sunglasses? Polarized sunglasses look like any other pair [...]