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Acetate Glasses: Top Winter Picks

Written By Roda Novenario

Acetate glasses for winter are some of the coolest accessories you can wear this season.

These glasses are made using a flexible and durable plant-based plastic called cellulose acetate. The material can be dyed and layered during manufacturing, allowing for a variety of patterns and colors. It’s hypoallergenic, too!

It’s not just about seeing clearly. These glasses add warmth to your look. And with so many styles and colors to choose from, you’ve got options.

I’ve gathered my top choices, including options for men’s, women’s, and unisex glasses. Here are my top picks for this winter!

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Myopia Glasses for Children: A Look at Essilor Stellest Lenses

Written By Roda Novenario

Game-changing lenses are giving hope to children (and their parents!) with early-onset myopia. Myopia glasses for children will never be the same again!

Essilor Stellest lenses were developed by Essilor International, the world’s largest manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses. They’ve been in the news recently, as they received the go-ahead for commercial release from the FDA in late September 2025. These lenses have been shown to successfully slow the progression of myopia in children.

This is huge! Let’s get to know Essilor Stellest lenses and see what all the excitement’s about.

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What Are Toric Contact Lenses?

Written By Rachel Shapiro

What do toric contact lenses and donuts have to do with each other? More than you may think!

But let’s back up. Before we get into that, you may be asking, ‘Wait, what does toric mean exactly? And what are toric contact lenses?’

That’s what we’re here to discuss. I’ll answer those questions and more in this guide!

Choosing the Right Reading Glasses Strength

Written By Rachel Shapiro

One day, you may go to read a book and find that the text is a bit blurry. Don’t worry, though. This is completely natural!

Just think about how much our eyes do for us. We spend our whole lives processing information through our eyes. We squint and stare and read everything from novels to text messages to restaurant menus.

All that wear and tear takes its toll. As you age, your eyes naturally start to lose some of their elasticity.

This is where readers come in. Reading glasses come in a variety of strengths. The reading glasses strength you’ll need typically depends on your age and your unique eyes. Let’s dive in to help you find the right pair!

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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.