Tag: Glasses
Is UV protection on glasses necessary
In our previous post we learned about anti glare lenses and their benefits. In this article we talk about Ultraviolet Ray protection or simply put UV protective lenses on glasses and they are worth it. What is the difference between UV lenses and normal lenses? UV protective lenses are either glass or plastic lenses with…
Glasses vs Contacts vs Eye Surgery
Choosing Between Glasses, Contact Lenses or Corrective Eye Surgery Mypoia (near sightedness) is a very common condition of vision which affects our ability to make things out from a distance. It becomes apparent when you have hard time reading something from a distance and someone else at the same spot can read it without problem. The…
How Bad Is My Eye Prescription Calculator
Are you wondering just how bad your eye prescription is? Are you curious about whether your vision could benefit from a little extra correction? Introducing the “How Bad Is My Eye Prescription Calculator,” a user-friendly tool designed to help you understand and assess your eye prescription. How Bad Is My Eye Prescription Calculator With this…
How to Read Eye Prescription
What is the range of spherical cylinder and axis values in an eye glasses or contact prescription? See the highest and lowest values.
What are progressive lenses
Progressive lenses, also known as multifocal lenses or no-line bifocals, are eyeglass lenses designed to correct multiple vision problems in a single lens. They are specifically used for individuals who need help with seeing clearly at various distances, including both near and far. Seamless transition between different vision zones Unlike traditional bifocal or trifocal lenses…
Are Daily or monthly contact lenses better
Monthly and daily disposable contact lenses are the two main types of contacts available in the market. Also known as monthlies and dailies. As their names suggest, monthly contacts are those which can be worn from 1-12 months, while daily contacts are good for only one wear. Monthly Contact Lenses Monthlies come in varieties of…
Convert astigmatism prescription to Regular
People who want to wear contacts wonder if they can wear normal contact lenses with astigmatism. The answer is yes, but there is a simple math formula involved to convert your astigmatism prescription into a normal prescription equivalent. If you haven’t read why you CAN wear normal contacts with astigmatism, then I recommend going through…
Anti Glare Glasses benefits
In this article we talk about anti glare lenses for glasses, explain the benefits, and whether we need them in our lives. You are buying a new pair of glasses for yourself, when suddenly the optician asks you “Would you like anti-glare lenses?”. And you go “What?”. And then they say something you don’t quite…
Prescription Squash Glasses
Squash Glasses are a necessary evil for all squash players. For those under 19 and university students in North America, they are mandatory. And for good reason too; getting hit by a squash ball or a racket in the eye can cause serious damage. After someone crosses 19 however, this squash glasses rule is lifted.…