Tag: Optometry

  • Is UV protection on glasses necessary

    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

    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…

  • Astigmatism to Regular Conversion Chart for Contact Lenses

    Astigmatism to Regular Conversion Chart for Contact Lenses

    This Astigmatism to Regular Conversion Chart for Contact Lenses is for finding the power (spherical value) of a regular contact lens that can provide adequate vision for users with mild astigmatism (+/-0.25 to +/-1.00) and spherical values between -6.00 and +6.00. Recall that usage of regular contact lenses for astigmatic people should be a temporary…

  • what is astigmatism

    what is astigmatism

    Astigmatism is a common refractive error that affects how the eye focuses light. It’s caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision. Astigmatism occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, or the lens has varying curvatures in different meridians. Instead of being perfectly round…

  • How Bad Is My Eye Prescription Calculator

    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

    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

    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…

  • Convert astigmatism prescription to Regular

    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…

  • can i wear regular contacts with astigmatism

    can i wear regular contacts with astigmatism

    There are normal people who wear contact lenses, and then there are those who have astigmatism and also wear contacts. Being a person with astigmatism, I too struggled with finding a pair of daily disposable contact lenses for my eyes. Always consult a medical professional before following stuff you find on the internet. It turns…

  • Anti Glare Glasses benefits

    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…