Whether you’re shopping for glasses for the first time or discussing adjustments to your current pair, you may come across some unfamiliar terms, such as temples, bridge, and end piece. If you don’t understand what your optometrist or a sales assistant is referring to with these terms, don’t be afraid to ask for a quick explainer! Or maybe you’d rather learn the parts of eyeglass frames before you go shopping for new glasses? If so, review the diagram and descriptions below.
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Contacts vs. Glasses
So you’ve had an eye exam and one thing is clear: It’s time for corrective eyewear. If, like most of the population, your vision is less than 20/20, you’ll find yourself choosing between glasses and contacts. While both are effective vision-correcting tools, it’s important to weigh your options – contacts vs. glasses – to determine which fits best with your lifestyle.
Tips for New Glasses Wearers
So you’ve visited your eye doctor and been told that it’s finally time for glasses. Congratulations! You’re about to see the world much more clearly – and gain a new accessory in the process. However, there are a few things you should know about your new glasses, especially if this is your first time wearing corrective eyewear. Even people who have worn glasses for years need an adjustment period when it comes time for a new prescription. Our tips for new glasses wearers will make the process as seamless as possible.
Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers
Picture this: You’ve just applied a full face of makeup, and you’re ready to take on the day. Your complexion is glowing, your eyes are popping — and then you put on your glasses. Suddenly, the frames are caked in foundation and mascara, and your pristine face of makeup is sliding every which way. The situation is messy to say the least. If you wear makeup under your glasses, you know the combination can be tricky. Fortunately, a few easy makeup tips for glasses wearers can revolutionize your beauty routine.
How Often Should I Change My Contacts?
How often should I change my contacts? Especially if you’re a new wearer of contacts, this is a very common question. However, the answer has become more confusing over time as more and more types of contacts have become available. Some contacts are replaced once every two weeks, some are replaced every month, and some are even replaced daily! It’s important to know the lifespan of your contacts so that you can treat them well and keep your eyes healthy.
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Never Lose Your Glasses Again with These Simple Tips
Do you ever feel like you’re in a never-ending quest to find your glasses? As soon as you take them off your face, they’ve disappeared again! Not only is this incredibly frustrating and time consuming, but also, if your glasses are MIA for long enough, you’ll need to buy a new pair. Use our simple tips to ensure that you never lose your glasses again.
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How to Tell If Your Child Needs Glasses
You want the best for your child, which is why it’s so important that you recognize how to tell if your child needs glasses. Poor eyesight can affect just about every aspect of your child’s life: their education, their relationships, their hobbies, their future visual health, and much more. Don’t assume that your child’s visual screening at school will detect all problems related to vision and eye health. Instead, schedule a vision screening for your child periodically and keep an eye out for symptoms of poor eyesight.
How to Get Your Child to Wear Glasses
It isn’t uncommon for children to dislike wearing glasses, to forget to wear their glasses, or to be careless with their glasses (accidentally losing or breaking them). Transitioning to something new is almost always difficult, no matter what your age. Because good vision is crucial for your child’s health, safety, and education, you need to help them feel comfortable and confident in their glasses. Use the tips below if you’re wondering how to get your child to wear glasses – and remember that it may take some time! [Read more…] about How to Get Your Child to Wear Glasses
How to Read a Glasses Prescription
Did you know that when a person has 20/20 vision, that means they have normal visual acuity measured at a distance of 20 feet? They can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at a distance of 20 feet. Most people are relatively familiar with this method of representing visual clarity or sharpness but don’t fully understand how to read a glasses prescription. If you’ve always wondered what those numbers and abbreviations on your prescription represent, scroll down for a quick guide.
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Can You Put Contacts in Water?
If you’re a wearer of contact lenses, chances are you’ve been in at least one situation where you needed to store or clean your contacts but you didn’t have access to contact lens solution, and you considered water as an alternative. You’ve probably also been tempted to open your eyes underwater while swimming or bathing. Water seems harmless, after all. You drink water, clean yourself in water, and a large portion of your body is composed of water! But can you put contacts in water?
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