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Choosing Glasses: 11 Important Factors to Consider

Written By Barry Silver

If you’re shopping for glasses for the first time, you may wonder what factors matter most. Is it your second, third, fourth, or fifth time choosing glasses? Perhaps you’re wondering if you’ve made good choices in the past.

But who knows? You may shop for eyewear every year or multiple times each year, theoretically making you wiser and more discriminating. In any case, a little education could go a long way in increasing your post-purchase satisfaction.

In an effort to be your trusted eyewear advisor, we present a list of 11 things to consider when choosing glasses (or not). Some of the tips that follow are “guidelines” or “good-to-knows.” Some are subjective, particularly when it comes to fashion. You know what they say about rules; they’re meant to be broken.

Whether you embrace every tip that follows—or not—the tips we cover here will help you become a more informed shopper for what is clearly a purchase you should enjoy day after day.

Optical Illusions: The Secrets Behind Visual Puzzles

Written By Michael Healy

Imagine staring at a picture and suddenly seeing it move, twist, or change colors. How can a static image create such dynamic effects?

These are optical illusions, fascinating tricks that play with our vision and mind. But how exactly do these illusions work? Let’s explore the world of optical illusions and uncover the secrets behind these visual puzzles, and learn more about they impact on your visual health.

What Are Progressive Lenses? Explained Simply

Written By Courtney Dryer

What are progressive lenses? It’s a question many contact wearers ask. Progressive lenses, also known as multifocal lenses or PALs (progressive addition lenses), are a type of lens designed to provide clear vision at multiple distances without the need for separate pairs of glasses.

PALs are primarily used to treat presbyopia, an age-related condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on up-close objects. Progressive lenses provide a smooth and seamless transition between different prescription strengths within a single lens.

Unlike traditional bifocal or trifocal lenses, progressive lenses do not have visible lines separating the different prescription strength zones. Instead, the lenses gradually change in power from the top (distance vision) to the bottom (near vision), with intermediate powers located in between.

The lens is divided into three parts:

Distance vision: the upper portion
Intermediate vision: the middle portion
Near vision: the lower portion

Read on to answer the question of what are progressive lenses, and to learn all about these lenses!

Hot Summer Accessories and Shades

Written By Kara Keigan

Summer is the perfect time to invest in a new pair of sunglasses—sunny weather’s best accessory. More than just practical, they’re a statement of style and protection under the sun’s bright rays with a pair to suit every personality and ensemble.

Whether you choose sleek cat-eye shapes, oversized sunglasses for SPF protection, or bold and colorful frames, the options are limitless. Utilize your sunglasses as the final flourish to enhance your summer outfits.

Whether you opt for a touch of glamour or wish to evoke vintage nostalgia, sunglasses are a summer accessory meant to have fun with. Take inspiration from the ‘90s with iconic accessories such as oval glasses and a summer-infused raffia headband. Or keep it sleek with all gold beachy hair clips and a chic pair of Prada frames.

To offer inspiration, we’ve gathered eight warm-weather accessory and sunglass pairings to take you poolside and to the beach and beyond.

Snowflake Cataracts: An Exploration of the Mysterious Condition

Written By Michael Healy

Snowflake cataracts represent a unique and visually striking form of cataract. While cataracts are generally characterized by the clouding of the lens in the eye, snowflake cataracts stand out due to their distinctive appearance and the specific conditions under which they form.

To better understand the phenomenon of snowflake cataracts, the post explores the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the pathophysiology of cataracts in general, and the unique features, causes, diagnosis, and treatments of snowflake cataracts.