Eyeglasses Archives

Presidents and Their Famous Frames: Glasses Inspired by American Greats

Written By Kara Keigan

In celebration of Presidents Day, let’s look back at some well-known Presidents and their famous glasses.

Did you know almost all of the Presidents needed at least a reading prescription, but nearly none of them were photographed or documented wearing them? Most say it’s because it exuded a sign of weakness (something you don’t want when you are the highest power of the land). Although in the case of one of our presidents, his use of glasses actually saved his life.

In 1912 Teddy Roosevelt was on his way to give a speech when an assassination attempt occurred, but because of his 50 pages of notes and steel reinforced glasses case the bullet was slowed down and saved his life. Roosevelt went on to give over an 84-minute speech with a shot wound to his chest.

Make Bold and Trendy Frames Work for You

Written By Shorey Andrews

Shopping for the perfect pair of frames can be a really exciting time for first-time shoppers and veteran glasses wearers alike. The options are endless and the thrill of flirting with a new look is a novelty that rarely fades, but committing to something bold and trendy is another story.

Frames with bold colors, odd shapes, funky patterns and sparkle will instantly call to you, but that doesn’t mean you will automatically know how to wear them.

Are you thinking about going bold? This one’s for you.

Types of Lenses for Glasses: The Essential Guide to Prescription Lenses

Written By Barry Silver

You select frames based on style. But what about the all-important lenses mounted in your frames? You select your prescription glasses lenses based on your vision needs. Or, at least, you should.

The eyeglass lenses you choose can also affect your appearance, comfort, and safety. We’ve created this guide to help you make informed decisions about your eyeglass lenses. These choices include eyeglass lens materials, designs and coatings.

Are Contacts Better Than Glasses? The Pros and Cons

Written By Barry Silver

The questions have been posed to optometrists since contact lenses came to be: Should I get contact lenses instead of eyeglasses? Are contacts better than glasses?

Of course, the question isn’t as simple as “Should I get blue jeans or black jeans?” So, a number of important questions follow… About vision. About costs. About lifestyle.

So here and now, we’ll dive into the questions and delve into the answers with a level of detail that should help “clarify” things for you.

Yes, you should buy contacts…

Of course, all kinds of “ifs” follow, but the reasons to consider and buy contacts are many:

Celebrities With Glasses: 10 Looks That Are Red Carpet Ready

Written By Shorey Andrews

We look to celebrities to help us determine what’s cool and trending in the world of fashion. They have all of the right connections and stylists at their disposal to look their very best, no matter where they choose to spend their time. And when it comes to celebrities with glasses, they always have the most stylish and trendiest looks.

Of course, many celebrities have big incomes and can pay the big bucks to have someone dress them from head to toe, but when it comes to sporting the best specs, celebrities are just like us.

Take a look at the below eyewear worn by your favorite stars to help inspire your very own look.

Bella Hadid

She is the supermodel of the world, but that doesn’t stop Bella Hadid from taking some time to choose the perfect pair of glasses for her show-stopping face. This skinny cat eye look has been slowly rising in popularity and is the perfect fit for an eye-catching statement. This celebrities with glasses example is sure to inspire you!

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