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High Index vs. Polycarbonate Lenses: 5 Factors to Consider

Written By Oliver Torres

Getting new eyeglasses? The frames you select are what everyone will notice, but of course the lenses are responsible for correcting your vision.

You’re bound to be offered multiple options for lens materials, most commonly, high index and polycarbonate. If you’re like most, you probably put a lot more thought into selecting your frames than your lens material. Most customers base their decision on the price.

However, you should understand your choice will affect durability, visual clarity, and more. So we’ll examine the two most common lens materials here and present the advantages and disadvantages you should be aware of.

How to Order the Perfect Prescription Lenses for Your Glasses at EZContacts

Written By Barry Silver

You’ve found frames you love amongst the massive selection offered by EZContacts. It’s time to complete your order, which requires getting your prescription just right.

Yes, you’ll need to make some choices and enter your prescription properly. But no, it shouldn’t be confusing. This step-by-step guide will help you make informed choices and get the exact eyeglasses you want and need.

Win Big with the #EZ2020 Giveaway—20 WINNERS!

Written By Barry Feldman

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Twice each month, EZContacts will award a $200 gift card to one lucky customer who’s entered the #EZ2020 Giveaway to go toward the purchase of prescription eyewear or sunglasses.

See below for instructions on entering.

Congratulations to our first four winners of the #EZ2020 Giveaway

Looking good!

And here are the winners from April and May…

Super Stocking Stuffers: Affordable and Authentic Eyewear

Written By Kara Keigan

Show someone how much you love them this holiday season with the gift of eyewear.

Glasses fit perfectly in stockings and being that EZContacts offers an amazing selection of authentic eyewear at affordable prices, giving glasses as a gift is likely to fit in your budget too!

Need ideas? Let’s have a look at some cool and trendy eyeglasses, sunglasses, readers and even ski goggles that cost $100 or less.

What Are Asian Fit Glasses and How to Pick the Perfect Pair

Written By Barry Silver

You find yourself pushing your glasses back up your nose. It seems they slip down your face and rest on your cheeks. That’s not ideal. This is where Asian fit glasses come in.

One size does not fit all when it comes to glasses.

Perhaps you’re of Asian descent, as is the majority of the world’s population. If not, you could simply have facial features like Asian people often do.

“Asian individuals tend to have more of a flatter face with the cheek bones very projected compared to the typical European.”
Mark Hubbe, assistant professor of anthropology at Ohio State University

Eyewear manufacturers have responded with a solution, which they most often call “Asian fit glasses.” Other names have also surfaced to describe the solution:

Alternative fit
Low bridge fit
Omni fit