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What Is Astigmatism?
Have you ever noticed difficulty when focusing on items close up or far away? Perhaps the image is blurry, and no matter how much you blink or squint, you just can’t focus. This could be a sign that you’re suffering from astigmatism. But what is astigmatism? Great...
Guide To Buying New Glasses Frames
With an entire spectrum of frames out there, where do you begin to find the right type of glasses frames? Despite the vast selection, buying new frames from opticians can be limiting; they only hold so many styles in their stores, and you might feel pressured to buy...
How To Adjust And Tighten Your Glasses Frames
If your glasses aren’t sitting comfortably on your face, it doesn’t mean you need a brand-new pair of frames. Sometimes, the smallest adjustment can make all the difference. From loosening new frames and tightening old ones to adjusting nose pads or wonky arms, there...
How To Get Used To Wearing Varifocals
Varifocals offer many advantages to glasses wearers. First, they combine three prescription lenses into one, saving the wearer from purchasing multiple pairs of glasses. Second, with varifocals, you can seamlessly switch your focus from close-up to distance with...
UV Protection For Sunglasses And Categories
With so many different styles and brands of sunglasses, including Oakley, Ray-Bans and Sungod, sunglasses have become more of a fashion accessory than an essential piece of eyewear. But the latter is their more significant purpose! Sunglasses are designed to help us...
Glasses Lens Thickness: Which is best for you?
The thickness of your lenses is a key factor in the comfort and performance of your glasses. You might think you have no say over this; lenses just come with the glasses, right? Wrong! Depending on your prescription and frame style, you can choose the best glasses...
Why You Need Cycling Glasses With Transitions® Lenses
If you’re an avid cyclist or just someone who enjoys the occasional bike ride, you know that your gear can make or break the journey. From helmets to bike shorts, each piece plays a role in keeping you comfortable and safe. But there’s one essential item that often...
Introducing Transitions® GEN S™: The fastest-changing lens
Blink and you’ll miss it! Actually, you won’t, because the speed and effectiveness of Transitions®’ latest GEN S™ lenses have resulted in more and more glasses wearers switching to Transitions® lenses.Transitions® GEN S™ is the latest lens from Essilor, replacing...
A Guide To Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
We all know Ray-Ban. That high-street designer glasses brand with its classic Wayfarer frames and iconic look - you can spot them a mile away, and they’re often a pre-holiday treat for many! But how much do we know about the ‘Meta’ side of things? With smart glasses...
What Are Photochromic Sunglasses?
With so many lens types out there, it can be confusing to figure out the differences between them. But more importantly, figure out which lenses are best suited for you. We wanted to clear up any confusion and dedicate this article to photochromic lenses and...
Different Types of Cataract Lenses: Monofocal, Toric & Multifocal IOLs
What Are The Different Types Of Cataract Lenses? In our previous blog, we wrote about the symptoms of cataracts and the lead-up to surgery. We shared how cataract surgery involves removing the lens from your eye because it has become cloudy, causing vision impairments...
Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, Surgery and Prevention
Cataracts: What Are They, How Are They Removed and Can I Prevent Them? You know that feeling when you wake up and have to blink a few times to clear away any sleep and focus on what’s in front of you? Well, cataracts are a bit like that, except when you blink, the...