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Glasses: The Benefits of Adding Anti-Reflective Coating
The anti-reflective coating, which is also known as a MAR coating (Multiple Anti Reflective), will benefit you and your lenses in several ways:They will make your glasses look more transparent and therefore more attractive as people looking at you will better see your eyes.But there are also more beneficial reasons to opt for this…
Contact Lenses or Glasses?
Are Contact Lenses or Prescription Glasses For You? How Do You Decide?The advancement in contact lens technology means that more and more people are wearing them.But How Do They Compare With Wearing Glasses?It is now possible to obtain contact lenses that correct most problems.You can wear them for short sightedness…
Varifocal Glasses Vs Bifocal Glasses
With many people requiring glasses for both short-sightedness (myopia) and for long-sightedness (hypermetropia), there was a requirement for a lens to offer this without the need for two pairs of glasses.This resulted in bifocal lenses. These worked very well for distance and for reading or close up work but with more…
3D Glasses with Prescription Lenses for Television or Cinema
3D Lens Technology for Prescription 3D Glasses Takes a Step ForwardIf like many people you need to wear your own glasses when watching a 3D film at the cinema or at home, you will probably be fed up with the heavy glasses that you have to wear over the top…
Photochromic, Polarized or Just Tinted Sunglasses?
When selecting eyewear for protection against the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, photochromic and polarised lenses are two distinct choices each catering to different visual needs. Photochromic lenses offer the convenience of changing their tint automatically in response to varying light conditions. These lenses darken when exposed to sunlight, providing enhanced…
Movie Characters with Glasses: Iconic Film Characters Who Rocked Spectacles
Movie characters with glasses have been a staple of cinema for decades. From classic films to modern blockbusters, bespectacled characters have been used to convey a variety of personalities and traits. Glasses can be used to represent intelligence, quirkiness, and even villainy.One of the most iconic characters with glasses is…
Why You Should Always Wear Your Prescription Sunglasses
Wear Your Sunglasses!Did you know that even on cloudy days, about 80% of UV rays will still pass through? This means that even in winter you could be exposed to the harms of UV which can cause problems such as cataracts and Macular degeneration and even certain cancers of the…
What Are Freeform Varifocal Lenses
What are Freeform Varifocal Lenses?Corrective lenses all work towards improving the clarity of your eyesight by compensating for any defect or compromise in the structure or functioning of your eyes. There are many types of lenses that are built to compensate for specific problems related to your eyesight.The improvement in technology has…
Varifocals or Bifocals?
Many of those who need glasses have probably asked this question at some point. So what is the difference between varifocal and bifocal lenses?They are known by a variety of different names depending on where you are in the world, but the base functions allow relatively clear-cut distinctions to be made, so that the…
Is Wearing A Pair Of Glasses Just For A Job Interview Something I Should Do?
Is Wearing a Pair of Glasses Just for a Job Interview Something I Should Do? So, you don’t normally wear glasses but somebody suggested that as an attempt to look ‘smart’ you should don a pair of glasses.At first glance, it seems a little bit silly. But how different is it…
