There are four major types of eyeglass lens coatings. Scratch resistant coating is applied to both the front and back of eyeglass lenses to create a hard, scratch proof surface. Mirror coatings are highly reflective, color coatings that are added… Read moreHow to Make Your Own Eyeglass Cleaner for Coated Lenses
One drawback to wearing eyeglasses is that with constant wear, the tiny screws that hold the frame together tend to loosen. There’s an easy way to fix this.
Macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that causes a blind spot in your central vision, leaving dim images or black holes at the center of your vision. This occurs because the tissue in the center of your retina, the… Read moreHow to Increase Reading Eyeglass Strength With Macular Degeneration
When choosing a pair of eyeglasses, you want your glasses to complement your features in the best way possible. You need to consider your face type and activity levels when choosing frames and lenses.
Ever so annoying are the days when your eyeglasses tend to slide down your nose, or even worse, fall off of your face completely. If only they made self tightening frames, but there is simply no such thing. Therefore, one… Read moreHow to Tighten Your Eyeglasses
Plastic eyeglass frames are very comfortable to wear, but the bridge is prone to breaking should any pressure be applied to the frame. Repairing the bridge of a plastic eyeglass frame yourself will help you avoid the inconvenience of taking… Read moreHow to Repair a Plastic Eyeglass Frame
Eyeglasses are lenses with frames worn around the eyes. Corrective lenses have been around since time of Ancient Rome. The first recorded use of corrective lenses may have taken place around 1st century AD when Roman Emperor Nero watched the… Read moreAbout Eyeglasses
With the rising costs of optical care and eyeware, most consumers want to make their glasses and their money last for as long as possible. Repairs to eyeglasses can often cost nearly as much as replacing the glasses altogether. If… Read moreHow to Repair an Eyeglass Scratch Using Lemon Pledge
Glare is produced when light bends, or refracts, and the particles scatter along the surface of an object. Eyeglass glare can be frustrating, but it can be minimized through proper eye care and protective lenses.
Boys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses. HORSEPUCKY! Every freaking boy I know has a total crush on Tina Fey. And most girls I know have a raging woman-crush on her, too. But unless you pick the perfect… Read moreHow to select the perfect eyeglasses
Plastic eyeglass frames are durable and less difficult to break than glass eyewear. However, mistakenly leave them in an unexpected place and they can become crushed when sat upon or handled roughly. The great thing about plastic material is that… Read moreHow to Glue Plastic Eyeglass Frames
If you wear eyeglasses, it is important to clean not only the lenses, but the frames as well. Many people overlook the frames while cleaning eyeglasses. Plastic frames get dirty from sweat, oils from your skin and everyday dirt. Dirt… Read moreHow to Clean Plastic Eyeglass Frames
Anti-glare eyeglass lenses have a special coating that can be damaged by ordinary cleaners. You should never use soap, hot water or an alcohol-based cleaner to clean anti-glare lenses. Anti-glare lenses can become greasy and dirty easier than lenses without… Read moreHow to Clean Eyeglasses With Anti-Glare Lenses