When a tint is applied to a pair of eyeglasses, the process is very similar to dyeing Easter eggs. The lenses are submerged into the tint or neutralizer for about 30 minutes. Light tints are used for reducing glare and… Read moreHow to Remove Tint From Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses get dirty, but some substances cause more problems that others. Sweet liquids made with sugar can splash onto your glasses and damage them if it remains on your lenses for too long.
The nose pads on eyeglasses are located between the two lenses where the eyeglass frames rest on the nose. The nose pads help the lenses sit directly in front of your eyes and help the frames sit in the proper… Read moreHow to Determine When to Adjust the Nose Pad on Eyeglasses
One false move is all it takes to break a pair of eyeglasses. But if the lenses are in good shape, it’s worth it to attempt a repair. Plastic eyeglass frames can be very costly to replace, particular if the… Read moreHow to Weld a Broken Plastic Eyeglasses Frame
Reflected light and glare are real problems for people who wear glasses. Driving at night, working on computers or spending time under fluorescent lights or outdoors is frustrating when glare causes eyestrain or other problems. You can change certain things… Read moreHow to Remove a Reflection in Eyeglasses
Adjusting glasses with pliers is a common way to correct poorly fitting frames or to make repairs. Care should be taken when using regular household pliers to adjust eyeglasses.
As an owner of eyeglasses, scratches are a way of life, meaning that they will happen at some point and they may occur frequently. Your eyeglasses can become scratched by accidentally dropping them, leaving them on an abrasive surface or… Read moreHow to Repair a Scratched Eyeglass Lens
So you bent your frame where it does not fit tight to your temple and you can’t get to an eyeglass repair place for several days? ….and you don’t have any more of those miniature rubber bands they put in… Read moreHow to Make Emergency Eyeglass Repair
Each year, Americans throw away millions of pairs of used and unused eyeglasses. And while this may not seem like such a financial burden here, in African countries, eyeglasses can cost up to the equivalent of three paychecks. Donating unused… Read moreHow to Donate Eyeglasses to Charity
Not everyone has health insurance (don’t you read the news?). In addition most people do not have coverage for eyeglasses. So what do you do when your child needs glasses at school? If you have the insurance or the money… Read moreHow to Get Free Eyeglasses for your Child
Position prescription eyeglasses properly for your face and eyes to ensure accurate fit, comfort and function. Prescription eyeglasses should be centered properly in front of the eyes and fit vertically, especially for bifocal wearers, who need correction for distant vision… Read moreHow to Fit Prescription Eyeglasses
Ordering glasses online can be a simple process. However, before you proceed, you’ll need a few things, including your pupillary distance measurement. A pupillary distance measurement refers to the distance measured between the pupils in your eyes. Your optician will… Read moreHow to Order Eyeglasses Online
Donating eyeglasses to low-income, visually impaired individuals can be rewarding for the donor and life changing for the recipient. Donated eyeglasses are typically cleaned, repaired and/or measured to determine the correction, and then cataloged in a computer database by charitable… Read moreHow to Donate Eyeglasses in Massachusetts