Plano is a term used by eye care professionals to describe eyewear that has no prescription. Planos are used for cosmetic purposes rather than to correct vision problems. This type of eyewear is used to enhance the appearance or to… Read moreHow to Use Plano Eyeglasses
There are several coatings you can add to your glasses that enhance them and make wearing glasses easier. Anti-reflective coating is a great safety feature when driving at night because it reduces glare from oncoming traffic. Scratch-resistant coating helps to… Read moreHow to Clean Coated Eyeglass Lenses
Prescription eyeglasses are expensive. For those whose prescription rarely changes (and who wear the same lenses for multiple years), keeping lenses clean and scratch-free is paramount. However, doing so is difficult if not impossible. Glasses are bound to be scratched,… Read moreHow to Get Rid of Scratches in Eye Glasses
Foam glasses are inexpensive glasses usually worn by children. Craft foam is a thin, flexible material that has a variety of uses. Many craft stores sell foam glasses premade, but they may not have the shape or design that you… Read moreHow to Make a Pattern for Foam Eyeglasses
Many people either wear eye glasses or contacts. You need to fit prescription eye glasses properly to prevent them from falling or causing visual problems. Before you purchase a frame the salesperson will allow you to try them on to… Read moreHow to Fit Someone for Prescription Eyeglasses
Wearing eyeglasses presents some practical disadvantages. For example, since eyeglass lenses do not extend to the corner of your eye, wearing them can compromise your peripheral vision because you cannot see clearly out of the corners of your eyes. You… Read moreHow to Convert Eyeglass Rx to Contact Lens Rx
Prescription glasses are typically prescribed by an optometrist to people who do not have a normal visual acuity of 20/20 or better. There are many factors which could determine whether or not you actually need glasses. Finding out whether or… Read moreHow to Know If You Need Eyeglasses
It’s almost inevitable that your glasses or sunglasses will get scratches on the surface. These scratches can interfere with your vision and lead to costly lens replacement. Before replacing the lenses, check to see if they are plastic — most… Read moreHow to Get Scratches off Eyeglasses
To avoid unnecessary facial pain and headaches, proper eyeglass fit is essential. The top of the eyeglass frame should line up with your eyebrows, the frame should be comfortable with no pinching or pulling and should stay on your face… Read moreHow to Adjust the Arms on Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are usually worn for most of the day and are susceptible to dirt, debris and the elements. When we do take our glasses off, they’re seldom put back in their cases. We usually leave them on the counter top… Read moreHow to Repair Scratches on Eyeglass Lenses
If your eyeglass frames crack or break, you’ll need to get new ones. However, this can be incredibly costly. If your lenses are fine, without any scrapes, scratches or cracks, they can be used again. All you need to do… Read moreHow to Fit Lenses Into Plastic Eyeglass Frames
A pair of broken glasses can really ruin your day, even more so when you realize how expensive it can be to repair or replace them. If your plastic glasses only require a small repair job, you might be able… Read moreHow to Repair Plastic Eyeglasses
It took more than three centuries to figure out how to keep the undeniably useful spectacles — crystals and later glass ground to aid human vision — on the human nose. Richard Drewry, a California ophthalmologist, calls eyeglass frames “one… Read moreHow to Identify Old Eyeglass Frames