To avoid unnecessary facial pain and headaches, proper eyeglass fit is essential. The top of the eyeglass frame should line up with your eyebrows, the frame should be comfortable with no pinching or pulling and should stay on your face… Read moreHow to Adjust the Arms on Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are usually worn for most of the day and are susceptible to dirt, debris and the elements. When we do take our glasses off, they’re seldom put back in their cases. We usually leave them on the counter top… Read moreHow to Repair Scratches on Eyeglass Lenses
If your eyeglass frames crack or break, you’ll need to get new ones. However, this can be incredibly costly. If your lenses are fine, without any scrapes, scratches or cracks, they can be used again. All you need to do… Read moreHow to Fit Lenses Into Plastic Eyeglass Frames
A pair of broken glasses can really ruin your day, even more so when you realize how expensive it can be to repair or replace them. If your plastic glasses only require a small repair job, you might be able… Read moreHow to Repair Plastic Eyeglasses
It took more than three centuries to figure out how to keep the undeniably useful spectacles — crystals and later glass ground to aid human vision — on the human nose. Richard Drewry, a California ophthalmologist, calls eyeglass frames “one… Read moreHow to Identify Old Eyeglass Frames
Using plastic for lenses is a practical choice for anyone who wears glasses. They do not break as often as glass lenses, they are easier to clean and weigh a whole lot less. The only downside is that, after some… Read moreHow to Repair Plastic Eyeglass Lenses
Photography has long been a widely practiced hobby for millions and with the invention of the digital camera it became even easier for people to take their own photos. However, even with the best equipment and careful planning, you will… Read moreHow to Remove Eyeglass Glare in Photoshop CS
Eyeglasses were first invented in the late 13th century and have been employed to bring the world into focus ever since. While the general principle of convex and concave lenses has remained the same, the shape of the glasses has… Read moreHow to Make Medieval Eyeglasses
Flex eyeglass frames should be carefully stored in a protective case, to keep them safe from damage to the frames and scratches on the lenses. Heavy wool felt, found at fabric stores, is perfect for the job. The soft and… Read moreHow to Make an Eyeglass Case for Flex Frames
A polarizing filter is a small piece of tinted glass that can be attached to different cameras, both digital and nondigital. The glass is used to reduce the sun’s glare and give the pictures truer-to-life color. Although the polarizing filter… Read moreHow to Avoid Eyeglass Glare With a Polarizing Filter
Eyeglass frames are often made of acrylic. While this is a strong and durable plastic, it can break under stress. Major breaks may require you to replace the entire frame, which can be quite expensive. Some minor breaks, however, can… Read moreHow to Repair an Acrylic Eyeglass Frame
Eyeglasses have optical properties that include the sphere, cylinder, axis and add power. The sphere measurement is the general strength of the lens. The cylindrical measurement is the correction of the lens for astigmatism. The axis measurement provides the rotation… Read moreHow to Measure the Optical Properties of Eyeglasses
Most eyeglass lenses are now made of high-tech plastics. These weigh less than glass lenses but are less scratch-resistant. Even if your plastic lenses have been coated to prevent scratching, they are not 100 percent scratch-proof. They can still get… Read moreHow to Remove Eyeglass Lens Scratches