Plastic eyeglass frames are much lighter and more comfortable to wear than their metal counterparts. The plastic is also less malleable than metal, so when a plastic eyeglass frame gets bent, it is much harder to safely repair than when… Read moreHow to Repair a Bent Plastic Eyeglass Frame
If you wear eye glasses, then you probably can’t do without them. But you could be in trouble if your glasses break while you’re out on a camping trip or a picnic. The good news is that you don’t need… Read moreHow to Make Emergency Eyeglasses
Eyeglass temples are the side pieces on your eyeglass frames. The temple tips are what sit behind your ears. Regardless of whether or not your glasses are prescription, you’ll want to replace a temple that comes loose or breaks off… Read moreHow to Replace Eyeglass Temples
Eyeglasses are a necessary accessory that millions of people need to wear everyday. Even if you are a contact wearer you will need a back-up pair of glasses in case you lose a contact or are unable to wear them… Read moreHow to Size Eyeglass Frames
Having eyeglasses repaired can get expensive. Many eyeglass wearers opt to do their own repairs at home. Sometimes this can lead to glue getting on the eyeglass lens. Glue is used in many repairs, especially super glue. Most lenses are… Read moreHow to Get Glue Off of Eyeglass Lenses
If you wear eyeglasses, you know that the lenses can easily get dirty and be prone to cloudiness, which reduces your ability to use them. With glasses, you want to be very careful when cleaning your investment because various materials,… Read moreHow to Clean Hazy, Foggy Eyeglasses
Just because your eyeglasses broke doesn’t mean you need to rush out and pay a fortune for new ones. A few simple techniques can help you fix scratches and reattach those broken pieces. Dollar stores and drugstores sometimes sell repair… Read moreHow to Repair Broken Eyeglasses
Glue can damage eyeglasses, especially super glue. It is fairly easy to remove before the glue does any damage. Make sure you have a clean, scratch-free surface with a lot of light. Glue removal works best when you can concentrate… Read moreHow to Remove Glue From Eyeglasses
Whether you are an artist compiling your latest collection of oil paintings or a homeowner painting the ceiling of your family room, the time will come when you have paint speckles on your eyeglass lenses. How do you remove them?… Read moreHow to Remove Paint From Eyeglasses
There are four major types of eyeglass lens coatings. Scratch resistant coating is applied to both the front and back of eyeglass lenses to create a hard, scratch proof surface. Mirror coatings are highly reflective, color coatings that are added… Read moreHow to Make Your Own Eyeglass Cleaner for Coated Lenses
One drawback to wearing eyeglasses is that with constant wear, the tiny screws that hold the frame together tend to loosen. There’s an easy way to fix this.
Macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that causes a blind spot in your central vision, leaving dim images or black holes at the center of your vision. This occurs because the tissue in the center of your retina, the… Read moreHow to Increase Reading Eyeglass Strength With Macular Degeneration
When choosing a pair of eyeglasses, you want your glasses to complement your features in the best way possible. You need to consider your face type and activity levels when choosing frames and lenses.