Those who are not blessed with perfect vision are well aware of the never-ending task of keeping their eyeglasses clean. The lenses are prone to frequent smudges, fingerprints and dust. Commercial eyeglass cleaner can be pricey, especially if you need… Read moreDo-It-Yourself Eyeglass Cleaner
If your eyeglasses are prescribed by a licensed eye doctor and are medically necessary, you may be eligible to claim them as a deduction on your taxes. However, the Internal Revenue Service has certain criteria you must meet in order… Read moreCan You Claim Eyeglasses As a Deduction on Taxes?
Basics Prism eyeglasses are not normal glasses. They are not designed to improve the vision of one or both eyes, and they do not help a person see better at a distance or close up. They are used when an… Read moreHow Do Eyeglass Prism Lenses Work?
If you wear eyeglasses, you know how annoying it can be when your lenses get dirty. Even the smallest smudge can obscure your vision. Instead of buying expensive eyeglass cleaner, you can make your own at home. It only requires… Read moreHomemade Eyeglass Cleaner
Small scratches on non-reflecting coated glasses are known as crazing. Crazing can happen for a number of reasons, including wiping the glasses with an abrasive surface or dropping them, and everyday wear and tear. The only way to repair them… Read moreHow to Fix Crazing Eyeglass Lens
Eyeglass temple repair can be expensive for prescription eyeglasses, especially when they are not under warranty. Also, eyeglass temples can become broken at inopportune times, which can make it difficult to get to an eye repair facility. There are a… Read moreEyeglass Temple Repair Tips
If you are tired of the cockeyed worldview that accompanies the sliding glasses syndrome, gather a few common household items and return your vision to normal. Repairing spring-hinged eyeglass frames can cost less than taking the glasses to an optometrist… Read moreHow to Repair Spring-Hinged Eyeglass Frames
For those of us who wear eyeglasses on a daily basis, worn, loose or even missing nose pads can cause pain and discomfort. Nose pads mainly serve to provide comfort to your nose. They also help hold the eyeglasses in… Read moreHow to Repair Nose Pads on Glasses
Prisms in eyeglass lenses provide help for those with double vision–when a person sees two separate images while looking with both eyes rather than one image. When the eyes do not work well together, pulling in different directions, prisms installed… Read morePurpose of Prism in Eyeglass Lenses
Armour Etch is a commercial name for a cream used to repair plastic and glass surfaces and coatings. It is a chemical that etches the surface of the plastic or glass, stripping its UV coating. Armour Etch is usually used… Read moreHow to Use Armour Etch to Strip Eyeglass Coatings
Super Glue is a cyanoacrylate adhesive that dries fast and forms a bond without a catalyst. The glue is inexpensive and hard to remove from your hands, cloth and other materials. Removing Super Glue from eyeglass lenses and related hardware… Read moreHow Do You Remove Super Glue From Eyeglass Lenses?
There are times when you may need to repair your eyeglass frame yourself. You may notice that over time, they don’t fit you as perfectly as they once did, or you may have new glasses that you need to adjust… Read moreTips to Adjust Eyeglass Frame
Eyeglass frames come in plastic, metal and other materials. Metal is the most durable eyeglass frame material, with six metal options to choose from. But two metals rank as the most durable: flexon and titanium, with steel being equal to… Read moreMost Durable Eyeglass Frames