Medicare is government health insurance for senior citizens (or younger, provided the patient has certain disabilities). Since one of the problems of advanced age is weakened vision, one would reasonably expect that insurance for seniors would cover prescription eyeglasses. That… Read moreDoes Medicare Cover Rx Eyeglasses?
Cleaning your glasses with wipes can be expensive. Using a paper towel or washcloth can leave lint behind. There is an easy inexpensive way to clean your eyeglasses without any lint. It can be done with some dishwashing soap, water,… Read moreHow to Clean Your Eyeglasses with a Coffee Filter
Rimless eyeglasses are a popular choice for those who need to wear eyeglasses but don’t like the extra bulk that rimmed eyeglasses add to their face. Rimless eyeglasses appear to float on the wearer’s face because they don’t have a… Read moreHow to Adjust Rimless Eyeglasses
Cleaning eyeglasses with scratch-coat lenses is a bit different than cleaning regular glasses, because the lenses are coated with a special formula that hardens the surface. To keep this scratch-resistant coating consistent and operational, clean the glasses with the right… Read moreHow to Clean Eyeglasses With a Scratch-Coat Lens
As fashion trends recycle over the years, there may come a time where you’re looking for your old eyeglasses that fit in again with the current trends. Or maybe you’re at a resale shop and see a beautiful pair of… Read moreHow to Restore Old Eyeglasses
Anti-reflective coating, or AR, has become an increasingly popular addition to prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. These coatings provide a wide range of benefits, both cosmetic and optical. AR coating allows for more light to pass through the lens resulting in… Read moreHow to Care For Eyeglass Lenses with Anti-Reflective Coating
Vision is important to all of us, but not everyone has the funds to be able to purchase quality eyeglasses or even glasses at all. Many of us who do wear glasses toss our old pair after we get a… Read moreHow to Recycle Eyeglass Frames
Plastic eyeglass frames are much lighter and more comfortable to wear than their metal counterparts. The plastic is also less malleable than metal, so when a plastic eyeglass frame gets bent, it is much harder to safely repair than when… Read moreHow to Repair a Bent Plastic Eyeglass Frame
If you wear eye glasses, then you probably can’t do without them. But you could be in trouble if your glasses break while you’re out on a camping trip or a picnic. The good news is that you don’t need… Read moreHow to Make Emergency Eyeglasses
Eyeglass temples are the side pieces on your eyeglass frames. The temple tips are what sit behind your ears. Regardless of whether or not your glasses are prescription, you’ll want to replace a temple that comes loose or breaks off… Read moreHow to Replace Eyeglass Temples
Eyeglasses are a necessary accessory that millions of people need to wear everyday. Even if you are a contact wearer you will need a back-up pair of glasses in case you lose a contact or are unable to wear them… Read moreHow to Size Eyeglass Frames
Having eyeglasses repaired can get expensive. Many eyeglass wearers opt to do their own repairs at home. Sometimes this can lead to glue getting on the eyeglass lens. Glue is used in many repairs, especially super glue. Most lenses are… Read moreHow to Get Glue Off of Eyeglass Lenses
If you wear eyeglasses, you know that the lenses can easily get dirty and be prone to cloudiness, which reduces your ability to use them. With glasses, you want to be very careful when cleaning your investment because various materials,… Read moreHow to Clean Hazy, Foggy Eyeglasses