Eyeglasses Archives

Man wearing wire-rimmed glasses, a gray beanie, and a jacket

Are High-Index Lenses Really Best for Myopia?

Written By Roda Novenario

Have you decided on eyeglasses to correct your myopia (or nearsightedness)? Great! Now, it’s time to decide on your lenses!

Glass or plastic? Polycarbonate, Trivex, or high-index? So many things to consider!

If you go to Reddit for help about this, you’ll find conflicting suggestions. You might even get more confused. That’s what I did recently, and it made me want to get to the bottom of this!

Are high-index lenses really the best for myopia? Let’s find out.

Woman with orange hair wearing GLCO x Ozzy Osbourne round fram

Ozzy Osbourne and GLCO Release Exciting New Sunglass Collection

Written By Amina Katana

Ozzy Osbourne was one of those unforgettable musicians who left his mark on the industry. He was known for his bold fashion choices (and personality) as much as his songs. One of the biggest parts of his persona was his sunglasses!

His round frames, which he started wearing in the ‘90s, were not completely original (John Lennon arguably made them famous in the ’70s). But they were a large part of Ozzy’s iconic image.

Fast forward to 2025. The eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) teamed up with Ozzy before his passing to create a line of premium sunglasses inspired by his legacy. Let’s dive into the collection and see what’s available!

Broken glasses with a sleeping person in the background

How to Fix Broken Glasses and Other Slept-On Eyewear Problems

Written By Roda Novenario

It’s a worst-case scenario. You roll over on your bed, and you feel something crunching underneath you. Oh no, your glasses! They’re cracked and scratched, but are they beyond repair? How do you fix broken glasses?

I recently came across a Reddit post asking for help with slept-on glasses. Let’s get into this issue and see if we can help!

Basketball player wearing glasses while playing the game

Basketball Glasses: Winning Eyewear for the Best Hooper

Written By Roda Novenario

Let’s play ball!

Basketball glasses (a pair of Rec Specs, to be exact) took the NBA world by storm when Horace Grant wore them. The hooper dominated the 1990s courts.

Grant famously kept wearing glasses even after getting LASIK surgery to correct his myopia. He did so to inspire children with glasses and show them they could be basketball stars. And inspire he did!

Let’s take a closer look at basketball glasses and why they rule the game!

Palm Angels Sunglasses Are Striking It Big in Mondottica Deal

Written By Amina Katana

Palm Angels is arguably one of the coolest streetwear brands out there. Between its interesting backstory and impressive growth, it’s no wonder that within a decade, it has become a favorite with celebrities and the cool kids.

The brand just signed a new deal with mega eyewear manufacturer Mondottica. Let’s see what’s in store for Palm Angels sunglasses.