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Eye Shapes
You may never have consciously noticed it, but eye shape can have quite an impact on how someone looks. Learn all about the different shapes in this article.
Parts of Glasses: All You Need to Know
Parts of Glasses: All You Need to Know Did you know that glasses are not just lenses and frames? Many other subparts make up the structure of spectacles, and they all have a name and a specific function. Vision is an aspect of our life that we often take for granted. For many of us, …
Anti-glare Glasses
Anti-glare Glasses Did you know that standard lenses transmit around 91% of light to the eye? The rest is lost due to surface reflections. Anti-glare glasses help solve that problem. If you didn’t know the role played by reflection when wearing prescription glasses and are not sure whether or not to get anti-glare glasses, this …
Nighttime Driving Glasses
For some people driving at night can be stressful. Compromised vision combined with low levels of natural light or sensitivity to bright lights when driving may make you want to stay off the road at night. Nighttime driving glasses exist, and many people use them, but do they really work?
Dominant Eye Test
At some point, you may have heard the terms “dominant eye” or “ocular dominance,” but what exactly do they mean, and how can you determine your dominant eye? A dominant eye doesn’t mean better vision but rather guiding the other better because of preference.
How Much Are Prescription Glasses?
How Much Are Prescription Glasses Buying new prescription glasses can look like a long and complicated process, especially with so many options on the market. If you’re unsure of how much are prescription glasses and how much you should spend on a good, long-lasting pair of prescription eyewear, keep reading this article. We’ll give you …
What Is My Eye Colour?
What Is My Eye Colour? What determines eye colour? It’s a genetic trait, just like our hair and skin. In fact, it’s the same chemical that affects the colour of all three: melanin. The more melanin-producing cells (or melanocytes) you have, the darker your hair, skin and eyes are likely to be. But beyond that, …
Types of Glasses
Types of Glasses With various types of glasses, choosing the perfect pair might be overwhelming. This article helps you understand all the different types of glasses, lenses and frames available. Use this as a starting point to see all the options and find the perfect eyewear. Types of prescription glasses Firstly, you need to …
Cataracts
A cataract is defined as the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which is located behind the iris and the pupil.