Eyeglasses were first invented in the late 13th century and have been employed to bring the world into focus ever since. While the general principle of convex and concave lenses has remained the same, the shape of the glasses has… Read moreHow to Make Medieval Eyeglasses
Flex eyeglass frames should be carefully stored in a protective case, to keep them safe from damage to the frames and scratches on the lenses. Heavy wool felt, found at fabric stores, is perfect for the job. The soft and… Read moreHow to Make an Eyeglass Case for Flex Frames
A polarizing filter is a small piece of tinted glass that can be attached to different cameras, both digital and nondigital. The glass is used to reduce the sun’s glare and give the pictures truer-to-life color. Although the polarizing filter… Read moreHow to Avoid Eyeglass Glare With a Polarizing Filter
Eyeglass frames are often made of acrylic. While this is a strong and durable plastic, it can break under stress. Major breaks may require you to replace the entire frame, which can be quite expensive. Some minor breaks, however, can… Read moreHow to Repair an Acrylic Eyeglass Frame
Eyeglasses have optical properties that include the sphere, cylinder, axis and add power. The sphere measurement is the general strength of the lens. The cylindrical measurement is the correction of the lens for astigmatism. The axis measurement provides the rotation… Read moreHow to Measure the Optical Properties of Eyeglasses
Most eyeglass lenses are now made of high-tech plastics. These weigh less than glass lenses but are less scratch-resistant. Even if your plastic lenses have been coated to prevent scratching, they are not 100 percent scratch-proof. They can still get… Read moreHow to Remove Eyeglass Lens Scratches
Finding the right eyeglasses for children can be a challenge when it comes to the right fit and look. Most parents are concerned with quality and affordability but want the glasses to look good and fit right too. A child’s… Read moreHow to Select Eyeglasses for Children
Not all families with children who need glasses can afford to buy them. As a result, these children struggle to read books, see a computer screen or look both ways before crossing a street. The longer they go without prescription… Read moreHow to Donate Eyeglasses to Children
Painting can get messy. Despite being careful, the roller or brush may splatter small particles of paint onto your plastic eyeglass lenses. Luckily, it can be easily removed, regardless of whether the paint is still wet or it’s had time… Read moreHow to Clean Paint Off Plaskett Eyeglass Lenses
Hand sanitizer, or anti-bacterial hand gels, are very popular and sold in most stores as a way of preventing the spread of germs. However, they are also effective at cleaning eyeglasses. The lenses on eyewear can easily get mucky, which… Read moreHow to Use Sanitizer on Eyeglasses
Lapel pins come in a variety of decorative designs and colors. Beyond decoration and identification these accessories do not traditionally have utilitarian purposes. However, there is a growing variety of functional pins including timepieces, compasses, flashlights and eyeglass holders. Eyeglass… Read moreHow to Use Lapel Pins to Hold Eyeglasses
One minute they’re lost, the next minute they’re broken… This is heard by many parents with small children who have eye glasses, and we all know it is a pain to keep the eyeglasses on our child.
Eyeglasses typically use a series of screws to secure the lenses, the nose-pads and the legs in place. If these screws were to loosen, your vision could easily get distorted or, worse your lenses may end up damaged or lost…. Read moreHow to Tighten Eyeglass Screws