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Driving Glasses and Popular Types of Specialty Eyewear

by Michael Healy July 8, 2020

What is specialty eyewear?

Unsurprisingly, AllAboutVision.com explains specialty eyewear is simply eyeglasses designed for specialized tasks. They cite The Vision Council, which reports the most common reasons for needing specialty eyewear include:

Supporting an activity such as driving or sports
Protecting the eyes during sports or work

Maybe you spend time building model airplanes or making jewelry and need better close-up vision. Like so many others, you may require eyewear to help you focus on the work you do for prolonged periods of time on a computer.

Whatever the reason, read on to find out if you might benefit from the various types of specialty eyewear.

July 8, 2020

Red, White, and Blue Eyeglass Frames: Our Top 8 Patriotic Pairs

by Kara Keigan June 30, 2020

written by Kara Keigan

Red, white, and blue isn’t just a color palette to adopt for your clothes this Fourth of July weekend. You can celebrate with patriotic eyeglasses and sunglass frames as well. Show off your independence and choose red, white, and blue eyeglass frames that sparkle as bright as the fireworks.

While it’s nice to have bold accessories that reflect the holidays, most people will opt for a more versatile style to work into their everyday wear. Luckily for you, red, white, and blue frames have never been more wearable and workable into your everyday wardrobe. Read on for our favorite frames in these patriotic colors.

June 30, 2020

Can You Use Vision Benefits to Purchase Eyewear Online?

by Barry Silver June 24, 2020

written by Barry Silver

Can you purchase eyewear online and use your vision benefits? It’s a question we hear often—and we’ll answer for you here.

First, let’s discuss what vision benefits actually are.

Understanding Vision Benefits

Confusion swirls around the topic of vision insurance. The term “insurance” is used loosely in the world of vision. What you may be calling insurance is actually a plan designed to offer vision benefits to cover some of your costs.

The benefits are likely to apply to:

Routine preventative eye care including eye exams
Prescriptive eyewear including eyeglasses and/or contact lenses

Some plans expand the coverage to include:

Discounts on options such as lens coatings and photochromic lenses
Reduced rates on elective correction surgery

June 24, 2020

Can You Get a Vision Test Online?

by Barry Silver June 18, 2020

written by Barry Silver

In 2015, Opternative became the first online service to provide physician-issued prescriptions for glasses or contacts. Qualified consumers would use a computer and smartphone to take a vision test from home and receive a prescription shortly after.

However, the FDA changed its fate.

June 18, 2020

Dad Sunglasses: The 7 Best Sunglasses for Father’s Day

by Kara Keigan June 10, 2020

written by Kara Keigan

Father’s Day is the perfect time to replace your dad’s favorite pair of trusty old shades with something thoughtful and new. It’s a great time to treat your pop to a dad sunglasses glow-up!

Shopping for sunglasses (and gift-giving in general) is a matter of understanding the recipient’s style and interests. The best gifts are those your loved one may never have picked out themselves, but show you know them as a person.

Want to pick a pair of sunglasses that embrace your dad’s personal style? Let’s take a shot at identifying something about your father that will give us a hint at what style of dad sunglasses to buy the old man.

June 10, 2020